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While overall, I am enjoying the show, way more than all the other soaps, the writing the gay couple leaves a lot to be desired. We near the end of week two and all we've gotten is a cheek kiss. These two characters, are what, in the mid to late-thirties and already have teenage kids and has one talking about being an empty nester soon? Why? Martin's controlling and abusive behavior today was quite gross. It also doesn't help the actor playing Martin is weak and wooden. I don't know if we are supposed to root for Smitty and Martin as a couple, but after today, that's very hard for me to do.

Overall that was a good first episode. Got me hooked. Show looks beautiful. The white couple were the weakest part and most boring. There seemed to be a ton of commercials, but that's what's paying the budget, I'll deal.

So Aiden has basically already accepted that Lucky's going to leave? Aiden should be angry at his father. Where the drama here? Also, what the heck was the point in recasting if Aiden is going to continue to just pop in a couple of times a month? This story with Trina and the jock feels WAY too cliche. I've seen this plot play out way better on other shows and movies. That ending with Danny yelling at Lucas was awful. That could have been set up so much better.

Several times today Liz mentioned that Aiden and Lucky are getting to know each other better. Would be nice if us viewers saw that. They had 1 episode where they bonded (Aiden's coming out) that's it. I'm also over whiney deadbeat Lucky. If this is all they going have him do every time he's on, Lucky can leave again.

Buttigieg is already dropping hints he may run for Michigan Governor in 2026. That's probably his best bet right now. If we still have a functioning democracy after Trump, he's still young enough to run later. Whitmer, I do still think she can win a presidency, but after two female candidates losing, the Dems won't be nominating a women for the top of the ticket for a long time. In 2028, not even sure it'll be a free and fair election, but assuming it is, the best bet is a white male governor from the midwest. I'm from Michigan, it's anecdotal evidence, but I know a number of people that vote/lean Democratic, but hate Democrats from California or NY. I know few people that didn't vote for president this time, but voted democrat down ballot. Probably one of a few factors into how Slotkin won in Michigan and Baldwin in Wisconsin (along with being white).

Senate wise, I'm most upset about Brown and Tester losing. I've met both before and both are very good people. It's sad both of their states are moving to the right and don't appreciate the good work they've done.

What also really frightens me is that this isn't just happening here. Fascism and authoritarianism is on the rise in many countries around the world. People are losing faith in democracy and embracing extremism. The US can no longer be trusted as leader of the free world and there's no natural successor to step up to the plate. I fear for the lives of people both here and around the world in the coming years.

Only 15K behind now, with lots of vote outstanding in Wayne and Kalamazoo counties.

Slotkin and Harris might still pull off the win here in Michigan, but it's going to be very close and Kamala's underperformance, likely cost Dems control of the Michigan State House. Thankfully the State Senate is still Dem controlled and all our statewide officeholders still Dem. Somehow in all this, Dems has increased their majority in the Michigan Supreme Court from 4-3 to 5-2.

It's a damn shame that too many of my fellow white males can't except women or people of color in positions of power. I don't think Biden would have won either. Trump has a unique appeal to a certain segment of the population. I hope we still have a democracy in 4 years.

The Iowa poll doesn't surprise me. I've had vibes for a while it might be a surprise flip.

Interesting. This is usually accurate, because kids tend to vote for who their parents are. The 52%-48% seems very likely as well.

I've been assuming the Lucas and Isaiah scenes lately have been chem testing, but was Lucas's scenes with TJ today also a chem test? If so, curious. 🧐

Really liked the Lucky and Liz scenes today. The show is at least attempting to explains the plot holes in Sasha being Holly and Robert's daughter. Still find the whole thing unnecessary for such a bland character and would have been easier to just retcon Ethan's paternity instead. Lucas shared a number of scenes with Isaiah today. I'd be ok with a Brad/Lucas/Isaiah triangle.

I like Van Hansis in the role so far, but it does make one skeptical why they'd bring Lucas back and recast with an ATWT alum, only to be on recurring. They might as well just kept Ryan Carnes then.