Issue #1,090 Thursday, October 22, 2026
My wife, a retired teacher, has emphasized to me many times that many folks are auditory learners, which means that just because somebody doesn’t get it from a book or an op-ed doesn’t mean they can’t get it.
And sometimes, there’s not much you can say that says it any better than how it’s already been said. So maybe we should just listen. And remember. And think. And then act.
We fucked up twice. Let’s not make the third time the charm. If we don't prevail in the midterms by winning at least the House or the Senate, we are likely in for fuckup number three, which could be the death blow.
I’m sorry. Does that sound shrill?
Hillary Clinton warned us:
Kamala Harris warned us:
Will we FINALLY listen this time?
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