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Which is probably why I can watch. For me, it really is dependent on his guests and their dynamic that determines whether I can watch his videos or not.

And we especially need a Democratic Congress in addition to Harris getting in the White House because the right-wingers in the SCOTUS are currently scuttling common sense proposals from the Biden/Harris administration like allowing undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who are in good standing a pathway to citizenship and student loan debt forgiveness. SCOTUS is in effect, blocking millions of people from getting a chance for a fresh start in life and the only way around them is to vote these programs into laws that focus on reform. It’s a miracle that this even got through. The USDA Is Finally Paying Back Black Farmers. Some Say It’s Not Enough. After so many talking heads were dismissive of Biden’s and Harris’ talk of price gouging being a problem, Kroger admits to doing just that. Major Grocery Store Chain Executive Admits Jacking Up Prices of Milk and Eggs

Thanks @DRW50. Maybe I can get a chance to watch. Hopefully there will be a few special guests and Melanie will commandeer the conversation.

FWIW, there’s this development.

A Bacchanalia of bizarreness gets a new cut in its return to the screen. ‘Caligula: The Ultimate Cut’ Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes Has anybody ever seen this movie? Admittedly, I haven’t. Only a trailer and some clips. I do wonder whether the television series I, Claudius that aired a few years before might have inspired the characterization of Caligula in some way. (Even though quality seems like night and day when comparing the two adaptations). The trailer seems like a way over the top version of what was presented in I Claudius but from the screenshot of McDowell draped over Mirren in the article, it just seems like some of the characterization of Caligula in the movie may have been their hardcore take on John Hurt’s decadent portrayal of the character.

$40 million of that total was raised after the DNC this past week. The Harris campaign says it has raised $540 million since launching

The NYT’s very tardy assessment of the mess that was Twitter Blue. (gift article) How Elon Musk Got Tangled Up in Blue Well, as long as we’re on the topic of Twitter’s recent flops. Another gift link. Elon Musk’s X Is Leaving San Francisco. City Officials Say ‘Good Riddance.’

My hesitation has to do with the fact that this falls under trolling and is not in line with the bigotry topic that is the subject of this thread.

The only thing I wish is those clips to be in better visual quality. The verbal combat between Barbara and Margo built to a crescendo so expertly in any given scene. I liked how they often drew on their history, going back to Margo’s affair with James as subtext for the tension between the two. During this particular period of time, ATWT was really good at writing compelling verbal jousting between rival characters. Someone needs to make a compilation for Lisa and Lucinda. The scene at Diana’s that ends with Lisa blithely declaring “Oh, how I despise her” is one of my favorite scenes between them.😂

Regardless of how Oprah was raised (and her being from Mississippi, I doubt she was told to vote for individual rather than party), she’s in the billionaire class and most of them have this idea that they function independently (psst, they do not). In the past, Oprah has had vehement disagreements with those who have cited luck in her success. She cites hard work and being good at what she does over chance. Honey, it’s both, I say. Many wealthy people cite har work and pluck (and sometimes even talent) as the key to their success, but are hard pressed to admit that someone had to give them that initial chance, even if by chance, we mean an opportunity or investment/seed money or even a valuable piece of advice on how to begin. While it’s obvious to me and you and likely half of America that Oprah clearly votes Democratic at the national level, she may be sliding in references to voting for both parties on the state legislative and municipal levels just so she can take the part of an “independent” and speak to and try to convince independent voters to vote for VP Harris. Those are the voters that most Dems are constantly being told we have to convince, no? Hopefully some other prominent person can urge voters to vote for Democrats down ballot so as to give a President Harris the Democratic majority in Congress. Maybe MacKenzie Scott, she’s a billionaire too, no? We shouldn’t leave Oprah to do all the work of convincing voters and given the press surrounding Scott’s recent philanthropic contributions, I would say she’s pretty well known too now. At this point, MacKenzie Scott’s message would be disseminated every bit as quickly as any message from Oprah. She should also dig in and do the work.

I don’t have any proof, just a suspicion but I think I am not the only one who feels this way. I can only report something that I have the necessary receipts for. Oh okay, that’s what I initially thought but wasn’t sure. I can’t remember the last time I went on the main website’s comment section.

^^Ahaha! That was perfect! @Wendy

Oh no!. He was such a talented coach and seemed like a chill character! What other coach could successfully coach Roger Federer and Marat Safin to major titles?! What a loss.

This is awful to hear. There are some threads that I stay away from and there are a few trolls that I have on Ignore as well as a few that I have on Ignore that I know use more than one identity in their avi but I doubt that this is what @Errolhas been describing as occurring. This being as election year, the thought that some persons might infiltrate and try to exploit this platform as a means to spew vitriol and hateful bile has unfortunately crossed my mind. Sad to know that anyone is using this forum for any purpose other than to have high-spirited and respectful discussions.

WTF. FBI probes insect attack on Democratic breakfast in Chicago

PBS has the full unedited roll call.

One article said the points were coming from IW? Hm, I guess the reference to Cincinnati is indicating that points are coming off now, rather than next year at IW? Also, the physio massaged this “mystery” gel without the use of gloves. Hm. Some players are also grumbling that the length of time that the investigation took place seemed very brief. The turnaround time in days/weeks rather than the standard time of months, suggesting a lack of thoroughness. Also some players hinting that Sinner’s ranking spared him. We know that this has been known to happen with high ranked players, specifically on the ATP side (see: Andre Agassi) when a player fails a doping test and it is concealed and/or consequences are muted or eliminated altogether.

The roll call was pretty lit! Getting DJ Cassidy was a fun touch.

So, Sinner will lose points and prize money from Cincinnati. Hm. How does a physiotherapist not know that anabolic steroids are banned? They’ve been banned since the 80s, at minimum. Also, as an athlete, shouldn’t you be asking questions about what someone else is putting on your body? The excuses of tainted beef and pasta and cocaine kisses…it’s all a bit ridiculous now.

I’m just going to hold positive thoughts and vibes for a well written show with high production values, ground-breaking subject matter and the proper people put in place to make this all happen. No comment on the rest.

Sorry to hear of Phil Donahue’s passing. Even today’s current iteration of daytime talk shows are part of the legacy of the Phil Donahue Show, knowing how Donahue inspired Oprah but the current crop of talk shows, from what I have seen don’t inspire that level of intimacy in dealing with current events. Today’s talk shows seem to feature talking points relayed by talking heads, while Donahue featured conversation between a host, guest and the audience, which were often an extension of the viewers at home. Seems like a bygone era now. R.I.P. Mr. Donahue.

Those who leaned toward West are likely to stay home imo. I cannot speak to what Stein voters will do. As a non subscriber (I have never had a paid subscription to the NYT) who occasionally skims/reads articles, I sensed some of these machinations between some members of the various WH staff but I wonder about the relevance of discussing this now? Vice Presidential Learning Curve: How Kamala Harris Picked Her Shots

Wow, I had no idea Rep. Steny Hoyer had a stroke.