Re earlier discussion of Robocalls. Apparently the Republican party has been sending out waves of call automated messages that would mislead many voters into thinking they came from the Democrat. For example the message might say: "I'm calling to provide information on important stands taken by "so and so". Most people will hang up at the point, assuming from the wording that the call was made on behalf of so and so. If someone stays on to listen, so much the better because then it can go to explain that candidate enjoys kicking puppies, surrendering to terrorists or whatever. Only if you list all the way through do you find out that the call is from the Republican Party. This happens to be illegal in many states, but I'm sure there will be firewalls between the individuals or organization directly doing this, and the candidates and major Republican organizations.

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I do understand that if a careful firewall has been not built , someone is liable for some really be fines in New Hampshire and several other states where penalties are on a per call basis.

Anything with pseudoephedrine (Sudafed) is now behind the counter, and pharmacies (in NY, at least) will only let you buy 1 box at a time. VERY annoying, to say the least.

Even more annoying (for my poor sick mother, anyway) is that Sudafed brand put out a crappy formulation that can stay on the shelves, so she bought that all unawares.

It's very random here. Target is all special hand signals and blood oaths, but the Safeway has everything out on the shelves.

It smells like someone burned a brownie in the microwave.

Yeah, I took some pointless Sudafed last night. But I thought cough syrup was different from pseudoephedrine. Fuck!

I am for some reason double annoyed that not only is Claritin-D increadibly expensive (like more so than if it stayed prescription), now I have to ask for it! So now I am taking regular Claritin.

I'm no pharmacist.

Where is my boss?? I swear to god, having to run everything by her before we do it is a real problem when she's NEVER AVAILABLE.

Any multi-symptom cough syrup or cold medicine is likely to have pseudoephedrine in it, unfortunately.

Thanks, Airstream. I'm hoping that getting off the prednisone will yield some results. It's a shame, as for the two months prior she was doing wonderfully!

The last time I needed cold meds with pseudoephedrine, I was able to buy two boxes, but I had to show my ID and pay for it separately from the rest of the things I was buying. Not what you want to deal with when you're sick.

dang, this smoked turkey salad I bought is CRAZY. I'm gonna have to bring some bread for a sandwich in tomorrow because just eating it straight is far too intense. It's turkey, chipolte, pecans, and dried cherries. BANANAS!

I got a call that they're putting together an offer for the job I interviewed for.

Now my stomach hurts. It will have to be a hella offer to make me give up my parking/freedom/9-6 hours.

I just need to earn more money. But I love my current benefits.

This is so difficult.