Thanks! I only hope our votes will be counted in this mad, truly mad, country. It is so hard to find a balance between wanting to be informed and wanting to stay sane. Your humor helps with the sanity part. I used to have a very simple way of deciding whom to vote for. I would read the Berkeley Barb. I would carefully scan all their recommendations... and vote just the opposite. I have since, for better or worse, switched camps. Sharron from Leaves in Santa Cruz
As long as you're in one camp or the other, you're doing politics right, which is to say, it's ok to loathe your camp, as long as you have the right opponents and loathe them more. Good luck, and god save us all this election season!
I would like to see a young version of Teddy Roosevelt run against a young version of Franklin D Roosevelt. Now THAT would be an election to REALLY get into, wouldn't it? I mourn for the loss of true leaders...
I'm sorry for the loss of your good name. Fortunately, I carry a very good reputation defense insurance policy. At your next social gathering, tell everyone that season two of Russian Doll is brilliant and better than season one. They'll be surprised to learn that there is a season two. That's when you strike. First, make them feel bad that they missed season two. This is important because it establishes your cultural superiority. You know what's going on, they don't know shit! Once you've established the upper-hand, tell them how rare it is that a second season is better than the first, especially for an anthology series. But don't just tell them, rant about it, really make your case. By the time you're done, nobody will remember your season two True Detective faux pas because they'll think of you as *the* authority on the superiority of all season ones (with the exception of Russian Doll, of course). The only hitch is that someone might raise the issue of Fargo. But if they do, you look that person right in the eye, and tell them season two of Fargo wasn't shit, compared to season 3. They'll back down, they always do. Good luck!
You write about corrupt politicians as if they are a bad thing.
Growing up in Chicago in the era of Richard J. Daley, the politicians were as corrupt as hell, but things in the city got done. Maybe the problem in LA is that our corrupt politicians just aren't good at their corruptions.
Ah...there is a reason you are #57 and climbing! You actually did exchange Twitter handles with a political caller. It is also clear that Christina seems to provide a rational balance for you. So much for Twitter not representing the real world :)
The same thing happened to me, but I was on the other side. I volunteer with an organization called JusticeLA. For 2020, I was doing calls for Measure J and they gave us random numbers from a list. Twice I ended up calling someone I knew and convincing them to vote Yes on Measure J. Out of thousands of people, what are the odds?
I’m terrible at math and I don’t gamble, so I won’t even try to figure the odds. But I suspect that this might be more common than we think in local elections. I’ve volunteered for national, statewide and local campaigns. I always find local races to be easier to persuade. People aren’t as dug in and maybe they aren’t aware of the candidates, but the other thing about local is that we enjoy a shared reality -- everyone knows about the pot holes, or whatever happens to be at the center of a local race.
Kyle is a brilliant performer and I’m always glad to hear someone else is a fan because he doesn’t get enough credit! Never heard of uhh yeah dude, but it sounds right up my alley. Gonna check it out. Thanks for the rec!
Wow, that IS crazy. Also I loved that you asked her who SHE was voting for. It’s so fun to take interactions like that and mix up the roles!
I’m all for turning the tables at every opportunity! Also, I’m still puzzled by the law she mentioned. Gonna have to look that one up.
Thanks! I only hope our votes will be counted in this mad, truly mad, country. It is so hard to find a balance between wanting to be informed and wanting to stay sane. Your humor helps with the sanity part. I used to have a very simple way of deciding whom to vote for. I would read the Berkeley Barb. I would carefully scan all their recommendations... and vote just the opposite. I have since, for better or worse, switched camps. Sharron from Leaves in Santa Cruz
As long as you're in one camp or the other, you're doing politics right, which is to say, it's ok to loathe your camp, as long as you have the right opponents and loathe them more. Good luck, and god save us all this election season!
I would like to see a young version of Teddy Roosevelt run against a young version of Franklin D Roosevelt. Now THAT would be an election to REALLY get into, wouldn't it? I mourn for the loss of true leaders...
Also, the TDR / FDR race would really bring out a lot of family drama.
You lied about a season of television? I already name-dropped it to sound smart in two conversations. Now my name’s dead in this town.
I'm sorry for the loss of your good name. Fortunately, I carry a very good reputation defense insurance policy. At your next social gathering, tell everyone that season two of Russian Doll is brilliant and better than season one. They'll be surprised to learn that there is a season two. That's when you strike. First, make them feel bad that they missed season two. This is important because it establishes your cultural superiority. You know what's going on, they don't know shit! Once you've established the upper-hand, tell them how rare it is that a second season is better than the first, especially for an anthology series. But don't just tell them, rant about it, really make your case. By the time you're done, nobody will remember your season two True Detective faux pas because they'll think of you as *the* authority on the superiority of all season ones (with the exception of Russian Doll, of course). The only hitch is that someone might raise the issue of Fargo. But if they do, you look that person right in the eye, and tell them season two of Fargo wasn't shit, compared to season 3. They'll back down, they always do. Good luck!
This power will be used exclusively for evil.
I expect nothing less.
You write about corrupt politicians as if they are a bad thing.
Growing up in Chicago in the era of Richard J. Daley, the politicians were as corrupt as hell, but things in the city got done. Maybe the problem in LA is that our corrupt politicians just aren't good at their corruptions.
I guess there is room for improvement in the corruption department. Maybe the LA city council should book a trip to Chicago.
Ah...there is a reason you are #57 and climbing! You actually did exchange Twitter handles with a political caller. It is also clear that Christina seems to provide a rational balance for you. So much for Twitter not representing the real world :)
I don’t know if I’m climbing or falling, to be honest. I think I’ve been stuck at 57 ever since I created this absurd ranking.
FunEmploymentRadio is a podcast I like.
Awesome! Thanks for the rec!
The same thing happened to me, but I was on the other side. I volunteer with an organization called JusticeLA. For 2020, I was doing calls for Measure J and they gave us random numbers from a list. Twice I ended up calling someone I knew and convincing them to vote Yes on Measure J. Out of thousands of people, what are the odds?
I’m terrible at math and I don’t gamble, so I won’t even try to figure the odds. But I suspect that this might be more common than we think in local elections. I’ve volunteered for national, statewide and local campaigns. I always find local races to be easier to persuade. People aren’t as dug in and maybe they aren’t aware of the candidates, but the other thing about local is that we enjoy a shared reality -- everyone knows about the pot holes, or whatever happens to be at the center of a local race.
Kyle is a brilliant performer and I’m always glad to hear someone else is a fan because he doesn’t get enough credit! Never heard of uhh yeah dude, but it sounds right up my alley. Gonna check it out. Thanks for the rec!