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Fess up Cal, do you have a compost pile?

They do. Let’s not do that Canton. I’m not trying to internet spar with you. Our goals are similar.

Yeah man, l tried to cover that in the “fuck ups along the way” mention. Presumably progress was made as evidenced by the continued existence of solar panels. It’s ultimately up to you, the rank and file voters and sharers of content. If this anti-green message is what you want to portray, then have at it. I don’t think it’s serving your best interests, and that’s ultimately all l’m trying to say.

I’ll admit it, l lent an email address to his campaign and l’m getting ambushed with emails. One of his latest spelled out his platform. I’ll paste the pertinent parts here. I’m on board with most of it. Paste job: I am a “classic liberal” in the sense that I believe in the values of JFK and my father RFK. Those were the days when Democrats championed free speech, peace, civil liberties, and (though it may surprise you) a strong border. First, Restoring Liberty: My presidency will dismantle the surveillance state that both parties have supported, restoring and protecting constitutional freedoms eroded under the guise of national security. Second, End the Chronic Disease Epidemic:The CDC admits 60% of Americans suffer from chronic diseases like diabetes, heart disease, Alzheimers, and cancer. I will redirect federal resources toward finding out the causes and enacting the solutions to this terrible crisis that affects nearly every American family. Third, Supporting the Underserved: My administration will prioritize reversing the marginalization of the 'little guy,' ensuring inclusivity and support for those often overlooked by government policies. Fourth, Managing Immigration: Advocating for strong borders to protect American labor from being undermined by unregulated, cheap workforce influx, ensuring fair wages and conditions for all workers. Fifth, Committing to Peace: Unlike my competitors, I will cease America’s involvement in costly foreign conflicts that have drained our resources and compromised our national values. No more regime change wars! Sixth, Nurturing the Future: I will focus on policies that enhance the health and economic opportunities for young Americans, making it easier for them to own homes and live prosperously. Seventh, Protecting the Environment: True to the traditional values of environmentalism, my presidency will focus on conserving our natural resources, eliminating pollutants, and safeguarding our ecosystems. Eighth, Strengthening Democracy:Understanding that a healthy democracy relies on a robust middle class, I will end the corporate capture of our regulatory agencies that drains America of our resources for the enrichment of a few and the impoverishment of the many. Finally, Ensuring Fairness: Addressing economic polarization, I will advocate for higher wages, support stronger labor protections, reduce housing costs, and enhance social safety nets to ensure that all Americans can thrive. Make of it what you will.

This is the sort of thing l was referring to with all my long winded perception stuff. Here’s a bit more… The concept of solar power predates the global warming theory. Our attempts to harness the power of the sun go way back. Didn’t you ever try to melt things with a magnifying glass as a kid? There’s plenty of support for solar power, otherwise there wouldn’t be a giant floating solar panel farm in India. Tweets and posts and articles like the one you linked are becoming commonplace in right wing media. Stories about people’s EVs burning up, stories about wind farms failing in inclement weather, etc. And the tenor of these articles is seemingly reveling in the demise of these poor fools who dared to invest in green energy. There’s plenty of reason to support green energy that has nothing to do with global warming. It’s available, it’s cleaner, and it’s theoretically cheaper. And of course there are going to be fuck ups along the way. That’s what drives innovation. It’s big new stuff in the grand scheme of things. But here’s the thing, the government doesn’t need to lead the charge here. I’m certain there is enough public interest and progress thus far that private industry, American ingenuity and nobodies like myself will drive things forward. Government grants and policy will help, but it’s only going to grease the wheels to the inevitable. I don’t understand why right wing media is doing this. Trying to get right wingers to come off as the anti-green party. I bet a guy like Cal is one of the greenest dudes on this forum. Grows food, makes tea out of pine needles, likely frugal with energy usage. I’d bet a dollar he has a compost pile. I think it’s a media mindfuck, and l think it’s harming your cause, assuming your cause is to get conservative candidates elected. It would be a big plus if conservatives could simply come off as neutral on the matter, which l believe is more reflective of how they truly are.

I honestly have a really high opinion of teachers. It’s a tough gig man, and not everyone’s cut out for it. I am pro-education. I am that guy who blindly votes for every school levy. I do some of the dirty work too. It’s not just teachers. It’s coaches, it’s mentors, it’s sponsoring scholarship funds, it’s giving kids’ jobs. It’s a community effort when it’s working on all cylinders. I am a fan of “the cannon.” A literary term that boils down to a set of works that is taught to subsequent generations so that we all have shared learning experiences to connect us. Sorta like we all know the ABC song and we all read the Scarlett Letter. Stuff like that. It’s good that the cannon evolves but ideally at a pace that matches the generational turnaround.

I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way.

Cindy? I realize this is an old comment, but this last election cycle she was up for reelection, and l swear l received something like a dozen mailers that were all about her, and they were all over the map. Some painted her like she was a liberal democrat. Some touted that she was endorsed by Trump and law enforcement. It was weird, and l’m sure they were funded by different organizations with varying degrees of nefarious intentions. It reminded me of a story another poster linked here about left wing political pacts funding super right wing candidates during the primaries, figuring if they win they’ll have a more beatable opponent in the general election. That’s evil genius man. I’m reasonably certain some of that was going on with the mailers l was receiving. I dunno. I voted for Cindy. I think she’s representing well. What’s your take on her now?

Aww, too bad. I actually kinda like Esiason as a broadcaster.

If that’s what it takes, raaar! I’m solidly middle aged and just now figuring this stuff out so l’m basically a loser who has no right to offer relationship advice. Fair warning.

Women need positive attention. Took me too long to crack that code if l’m being honest. It’s simple fellas, every day, a positive word or gesture in her direction. Let her know how much she means on a daily basis.

Way to make this thread super weird. What is even going on here? Dude’s bangin’ my wife and l’ll just casually insert that on a message board…

Suck what?

Well hell, we’re used to that. Toughest fans in sports!

The draft capital part of the deal is paid. That is pretty exciting. I must admit l do kinda like having a first round pick. Some combination of the movie Draft Day and lifetime fandom has done me that way.