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Post by enchanted on May 1, 2023 10:13:49 GMT -6
I'm in denial it's already May.
I didn't know his name before seeing the headline, but Maryland's Senator Ben Cardin isn't running for reelection.
I've seen both Raskin and Hogan floated as possible candidates (in the comments on the story), so far. I think Raskin would be good in the Senate, but he's so good in the House already.
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Post by elle on May 1, 2023 10:20:31 GMT -6
Absolute insanity that it's May already.
I know virtually nothing about the potential Senate race in Maryland but here are Sherrilyn Ifill's thoughts.
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Post by elle on May 1, 2023 10:22:12 GMT -6
The UK doesn't seem too impressed with DeSantis' tour.
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Post by elle on May 1, 2023 10:42:43 GMT -6
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Post by 4speedy on May 1, 2023 11:50:36 GMT -6
I'm in denial it's already May. I didn't know his name before seeing the headline, but Maryland's Senator Ben Cardin isn't running for reelection. I've seen both Raskin and Hogan floated as possible candidates (in the comments on the story), so far. I think Raskin would be good in the Senate, but he's so good in the House already. I have no idea how Ruskin could do it. And this is coming from my perspective as someone currently going through chemotherapy. The length, frequency and duration of his chemo is multiple times worse than what I am going through and I am exhausted all the time. I have no idea how he could possible get through a senate election cycle, which is a lot tougher than a house election cycle. Although with Maryland be so small, maybe senate isn’t that much different than house.
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Post by 4speedy on May 1, 2023 12:24:22 GMT -6
The UK doesn't seem too impressed with DeSantis' tour. I was listening to Morning Joe this morning. I can’t remember the phrase the Brit’s are using to describe him but it is basically their version of country bumpkin local yokel.
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Post by elle on May 1, 2023 12:35:29 GMT -6
The UK doesn't seem too impressed with DeSantis' tour. I was listening to Morning Joe this morning. I can’t remember the phrase the Brit’s are using to describe him but it is basically their version of country bumpkin local yokel. I keep hearing the word cockwomble being bandied about, and while fitting, that's probably not what you were referring to, lol.
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Post by byjove on May 1, 2023 13:10:43 GMT -6
I'm in denial it's already May. I didn't know his name before seeing the headline, but Maryland's Senator Ben Cardin isn't running for reelection. I've seen both Raskin and Hogan floated as possible candidates (in the comments on the story), so far. I think Raskin would be good in the Senate, but he's so good in the House already. I have no idea how Ruskin could do it. And this is coming from my perspective as someone currently going through chemotherapy. The length, frequency and duration of his chemo is multiple times worse than what I am going through and I am exhausted all the time. I have no idea how he could possible get through a senate election cycle, which is a lot tougher than a house election cycle. Although with Maryland be so small, maybe senate isn’t that much different than house. As an aside, I remember we had a poster with cancer (breast cancer, right?) and I couldn't remember who, but was so curious how things were going. Sending you major hugs <3 I'm sorry to hear it's so tough right now.
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Post by ponyhairs on May 1, 2023 15:58:45 GMT -6
I'm in denial it's already May. I didn't know his name before seeing the headline, but Maryland's Senator Ben Cardin isn't running for reelection. I've seen both Raskin and Hogan floated as possible candidates (in the comments on the story), so far. I think Raskin would be good in the Senate, but he's so good in the House already. I have no idea how Ruskin could do it. And this is coming from my perspective as someone currently going through chemotherapy. The length, frequency and duration of his chemo is multiple times worse than what I am going through and I am exhausted all the time. I have no idea how he could possible get through a senate election cycle, which is a lot tougher than a house election cycle. Although with Maryland be so small, maybe senate isn’t that much different than house. I saw on Tiktok last week that he has completed chemo and his doctors have deemed him to be in remission. "Dear America: Having now finished chemotherapy and rung the bell with my nurses and doctors, having a midterm PET scan report showing “negative” for any discernible cancer cells, and having a preliminary diagnosis of being “in remission” from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with a 90% prognosis of no relapse, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love."
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Post by enchanted on May 1, 2023 16:26:49 GMT -6
I'm in denial it's already May. I didn't know his name before seeing the headline, but Maryland's Senator Ben Cardin isn't running for reelection. I've seen both Raskin and Hogan floated as possible candidates (in the comments on the story), so far. I think Raskin would be good in the Senate, but he's so good in the House already. I have no idea how Ruskin could do it. And this is coming from my perspective as someone currently going through chemotherapy. The length, frequency and duration of his chemo is multiple times worse than what I am going through and I am exhausted all the time. I have no idea how he could possible get through a senate election cycle, which is a lot tougher than a house election cycle. Although with Maryland be so small, maybe senate isn’t that much different than house. I was mostly just spitballing after seeing his name put out there. He's one of my favorite politicians. I'm sorry things are so rough right now.
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Post by enchanted on May 1, 2023 16:28:10 GMT -6
I have no idea how Ruskin could do it. And this is coming from my perspective as someone currently going through chemotherapy. The length, frequency and duration of his chemo is multiple times worse than what I am going through and I am exhausted all the time. I have no idea how he could possible get through a senate election cycle, which is a lot tougher than a house election cycle. Although with Maryland be so small, maybe senate isn’t that much different than house. I saw on Tiktok last week that he has completed chemo and his doctors have deemed him to be in remission. "Dear America: Having now finished chemotherapy and rung the bell with my nurses and doctors, having a midterm PET scan report showing “negative” for any discernible cancer cells, and having a preliminary diagnosis of being “in remission” from diffuse large B-cell lymphoma with a 90% prognosis of no relapse, I am overwhelmed with gratitude and love."
I saw that as well, but I also know that there can be maintenance phases of chemo even after being declared in remission. I don't know if his is one of those types, though.
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Post by dc2london on May 1, 2023 17:00:16 GMT -6
This nugget from Nerd prom is delightful
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Post by goldenbird on May 1, 2023 17:52:08 GMT -6
I mean...what the fuck? Stay away from doorbells? I have my gun loaded if someone rings my doorbell? What the fuck is wrong with people?! Don't answer the door if you don't want to. Have a camera to ward off whatever. But Jesus Christ why is someone ringing a doorbell and specifically children a reason to grab a loaded gun?! We aren't in the lawless wilderness here. Crazy motherfuckers.
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Post by dc2london on May 1, 2023 17:56:23 GMT -6
Why are so many peoples brains in this country just completely fucking rotted? So this guy is opposed to trick or treating and school fundraisers too I guess. Imagine being that upset about a fucking doorbell. So Uninstall it!!
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Post by coffeecake on May 1, 2023 18:21:23 GMT -6
Why are so many peoples brains in this country just completely fucking rotted? So this guy is opposed to trick or treating and school fundraisers too I guess. Imagine being that upset about a fucking doorbell. So Uninstall it!! Our dog goes absolutely forking bananas if our doorbell rings. So I taped a piece of paper over it that says “please do not ring, thank you.” And no one rings our doorbell! All I needed was some paper and tape. Yes, someone knocks every once in a while, but people leave us alone for the most part.
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Post by goldenbird on May 1, 2023 18:28:09 GMT -6
Yeah I mean our doorbell is disconnected. I wake up at 3:30am for work and someone ringing the doorbell at 9pm would wake me up and I'd stay up for awhile. We have a handwritten sign that says please knock. We also have a no soliciting sign.
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Post by jkjacq on May 1, 2023 19:07:35 GMT -6
So this guy is opposed to trick or treating and school fundraisers too I guess. Imagine being that upset about a fucking doorbell. So Uninstall it!! Our dog goes absolutely forking bananas if our doorbell rings. So I taped a piece of paper over it that says “please do not ring, thank you.” And no one rings our doorbell! All I needed was some paper and tape. Yes, someone knocks every once in a while, but people leave us alone for the most part. Mine HATES doorbells. He goes crazy at the hello fresh ad bell that I’m never quick enough to mute. I also have to put do not ring bell for deliveries in the notes But he also scares away most strangers so it’s almost a win
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Post by oreobitsy on May 1, 2023 21:36:34 GMT -6
I mean...what the fuck? Stay away from doorbells? I have my gun loaded if someone rings my doorbell? What the fuck is wrong with people?! Don't answer the door if you don't want to. Have a camera to ward off whatever. But Jesus Christ why is someone ringing a doorbell and specifically children a reason to grab a loaded gun?! We aren't in the lawless wilderness here. Crazy motherfuckers. Absolutely. Get a camera and shut the blinds. No need to shoot people.
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Post by oreobitsy on May 1, 2023 21:45:15 GMT -6
4speedy I’m sorry you’re dealing with a lot right now. I’ve been not keeping up as much and didn’t realize your medical challenges. Sending you lots of support and good days. If I remember correctly you are in the northern Midwest, so really hoping the weather gives you some sunny days.
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Post by sweetpea on May 1, 2023 21:47:41 GMT -6
Well, the bank with our mortgage and a checking account went under and bought by Chase. Everyone I know in the Bay Area is so sad because First Republic was known for customer service (and chocolate chip cookies and umbrellas)
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Post by byjove on May 2, 2023 4:36:06 GMT -6
A little delightful thread this morning
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Post by blurnette989 on May 2, 2023 4:46:24 GMT -6
sweetpea I'm sorry that's so frustrating. I hope the transition to Chase is smooth.
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Post by cnf on May 2, 2023 5:56:58 GMT -6
Why are so many peoples brains in this country just completely fucking rotted? He attempt to explain himself made it so much worse. Oh my gosh.
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Post by cnf on May 2, 2023 5:57:46 GMT -6
I mean...what the fuck? Stay away from doorbells? I have my gun loaded if someone rings my doorbell? What the fuck is wrong with people?! Don't answer the door if you don't want to. Have a camera to ward off whatever. But Jesus Christ why is someone ringing a doorbell and specifically children a reason to grab a loaded gun?! We aren't in the lawless wilderness here. Crazy motherfuckers. Right!? Who doesn't have a video doorbell by now. Look who's at your door before you go all sorts of batshit on a child.
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Post by mrsweasley on May 2, 2023 6:30:09 GMT -6
I mean...what the fuck? Stay away from doorbells? I have my gun loaded if someone rings my doorbell? What the fuck is wrong with people?! Don't answer the door if you don't want to. Have a camera to ward off whatever. But Jesus Christ why is someone ringing a doorbell and specifically children a reason to grab a loaded gun?! We aren't in the lawless wilderness here. Crazy motherfuckers. Right!? Who doesn't have a video doorbell by now. Look who's at your door before you go all sorts of batshit on a child. We do not because MH is very resistant to all the tech he thinks could potentially be hackable or storing our personal data (video doorbells, Amazon Echos, and the like) There are good ways to sneak a peek at the porch though. I hate answering the door if I don't expect someone
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Post by elle on May 2, 2023 6:32:14 GMT -6
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Post by willow on May 2, 2023 7:07:54 GMT -6
I am at a car dealership getting my car maintenance done and they are playing morning news shows. I sincerely do not understand how anyone watches this bullshit. It's ABC, not Fox or anything but gosh I just find it so grating. I guess I much prefer reading my news lol.
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Post by enchanted on May 2, 2023 8:09:48 GMT -6
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