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I think that effect still exists on small margin votes too. You know pretty much how it’s goona go down on every vote. 99-1 feels a little different to me. That no one else even wanted to claim that lane.

The “explosives” being Fourth of July fireworks.

Not clear how central the patriot act was to this operation, but it does pop up here.

Russ Feingold was the only Senator to vote against the Patriot act. I really do think about that a lot.

Are automakers really the best comparison here? Seems like inherently dangerous devices are sold, kill thousands, and there is little accountability.

Many of them are switchable color temperature. At least from what I’ve seen.

$25 a person just in pastries is pretty astounding. I think I could make it happen with the most expensive bakery (which is imo not the best in town but close to it) and eating little else. So hats off, that’s impressive. Hope they were enjoyed, great pastries are really a delight.

Split the difference and say “designed by evolution?” I think designed captures something important and doesn’t have to imply a non-materialist view.

Do you think Canada doesn’t have housing issues?

Doesn’t take a special dough to achieve that.

I mostly agree with your larger point, but the anti-nuclear movement predates the 70s by quite a bit.

There was a lot of arson at BLM protests, and plenty of people beaten in the street, some of whom were in no way asking for it. The majority of the violence probably was the cops though.

USAmericans casually play basketball still. Basically a few kids shooting hoops at every little court you pass, and lightly organized (just show up at a time) adult games are common too.

Interesting to make the connection to Sonny Boy. That’s one to think on.

No, it’s not. Please stop driving and leave it to the adults.

There were a couple of other LLM-isms that think mainly served to pad the length for no reason. I found the article interesting. Just not real concise.