Kicking Hegseth out...let's make it the first bipartisan initiative! https://thehill.com/homenews/senate/6197052-thom-tillis-pete-hegseth-reckoning/

@jon-nyc said: @steve-miller - Rural areas throughout NE tend to be republican, or at least lean that way. They are still counting votes, but one Maine district might be the only blue to red flip in the whole country. Re::rural areas in NE being Republican, e.g. NYS, Pennsylvania- isn't that the truth.

Thanks. I don't recall a CJQ. I'm not going to be able to devote myself to reading Schopenhauer, unfortunately, but I am going to read Machiavelli. I'm kind of surprised at myself for not already having done it. My favorite philosopher is Socrates (and Plato) and my second favorite is Aristotle. Reading Plato changed my life. It was invaluable to me. There's no way I could read much more Jung, not that I've read a lot of him. It's a matter of needing to prioritize. Who are your favorite philosophers?

Bob Dylan meets with Pope Leo at the Vatican. [image: alt text] https://www.euronews.com/2026/11/04/bob-dylan-meets-pope-leo-xiv-in-the-vatican-with-music-faith-and-a-rosary-gift

He knows how to kiss ass The fact that he would give a state award to someone up their neck in the Epstein files is also a statement in itself. This is not my idea of a statesman. YMMV.

life

@AdagioM said: Dates are delicious! But be careful, they can have a laxative effect. Go slowly if they’re new to you. I'm a fan, too! But I love all dried fruits....plums (formerly known as prunes), apricots, and figs. Dried fruit compotes are common in the cuisines of many countries. We Lithuanians always have "kompotas" at the Christmas Eve meal. Bunch of dried fruits, some water, honey, cinnamon stick, and lemon. Simmer for a bit so everything softens up and the flavors meld together. So delicious! But definitely can be laxative....

wtg said: One of the things that worries me is that he has no qualms about being unpredictable and outrageous just to keep his name in the spotlight and to distract people from other things he's doing. I would keep an eye on Iran in the next few weeks. I worry that he and his merry men may do some really stupid things. Apparently I'm not the only one worried about this... https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/beltway-confidential/4790648/trump-more-erratic-midterms-debacle/?ref=readtangle.com

French blood banks were on Monday affected by the recent wave of cybersecurity attacks on European refrigeration systems, the French Blood Establishment confirmed on Wednesday. The organization said that while it wasn’t the direct target of the attack, cold storage units operated by external providers containing the EFS’ blood products were compromised across three of its sites, with hackers cranking up temperatures. “Specifically, temperature and defrost thresholds were set to excessively high levels,” the EFS said in a statement translated from French to English by CNBC. “These cold storage units—located at EFS preparation and distribution sites—are used to store blood products prior to their delivery to healthcare facilities, as well as samples intended for EFS biobanks.” https://www.cnbc.com/2026/11/04/blood-bank-fridges-cyberattacks.html

I agree we need lots more nuclear. I’m not a fan of coal though.

Arnold didn’t know he would get caught. In fact he thought he’d get rich and get a promotion in the British army. She and Massie and Tillis and Bacon etc made a decision knowing it would end their career.

She’s forgetting we’re basically insolvent. There won’t be another new deal or great society in our lifetimes. But I agree that we need a big tent strategy

I’m liking it. May the bull market continue as it has after every recent midterm.

There was more going on in Ohio than just Trump. The imperial GOP thought they owned us. They've neglected public school funding which was ruled unconstitutional by SCOO almost 30 years ago, plus a few scandals. Then their unfortunate choice for governor took the whole slate down. Hubris. I voted for as many Democrats as Republicans this year, maybe more. Plus an equal number of Libertarians.

Hart To Hart. Late 70's.