they likewise think all liberals are fools who are blindly accepting the "lies" their leaders hand them

The conservatives I know who are saying things like this are the worst offenders of swallowing the lies.

I don't have anything against Conservative thought, really, but I take offense when I'm accused of being naive by people who, when pressed to cite the logic/rationale for their arguments say, "Because he said so. It's just true!"

CongratuWelldone Consuela. I'm so happy for your news!

And it's no-calorie, if I recall correctly.

No calories and no caffeine, two of my favorite qualities in a drink!

Woo hoo, Consuela!

Ugh, flea.

I read some economics theory that says it's not in most people's interests (economically speaking) to be well-informed about politics. I don't remember the details.

It's a pretty simple cost-benefit analysis, I think. It takes a fair amount of effort to stay informed, but one's individual vote has next to no chance of making any difference. It's essentially a free rider problem.

Woo hoo, 'suela! That's great news.

flea, I'm sorry for you personally/professionally, and everyone's lives he's affected. It's terrible and hard, and I wish we all could be better humans.

bonny, much ~ma to you. I'm glad the news has been initially good.

Not thinking about, engaging with, or making any public statement about the primaries right now. I'm not going to convince anyone, so all I can do is stick to my guns and vote for the candidate I feel will do the job best.

I love Fresca too. Be aware that it has grapefruit juice in it so there may be med interactions. Same with SunDrop and Ting.

Yay for good news, Consuela!

Todd, I can't get enough of those flower power photos. They definitely put me in my happy place.

yay for benign Consuela!

I love Fresca too. Be aware that it has grapefruit juice in it so there may be med interactions.

And now I remember why I stopped drinking it!

My friend called and is not upset except that she didn't get to see me today, so we're good. We agreed to get together soon for drinks and a board game. I wish my little neighborhood had a clubhouse. She can't come to my place because cats, but I'd like to have someplace I could invite her to.

The date thing makes perfect sense. If the study was conducted 3 or more years ago it's old news, who cares what the date was? And if it was within the last three years, we should no doubt know the date without being told, it's so fresh.

Well, we're supposed to follow one of the rules, but it's pretty damn unclear which one. Sheesh.