This is the difference between a leader who worked himself up from local involvement, on Chicago's Southside, to the state legislature, to national prominence, following his inspirational address at a Democratic National Convention, and the other, who grew up with a silver spoon up his ass!

All the way for OFA, "Yes, we can!"

i was diagnosed and treated for metastatic teratoma in 1/1980, endured two surgeries, followed by nearly two years of Cisplatin, Bleomycin, and Vinblastin, successfully concluded 4/18/1982, still cancer free. Cancer isn't always a death sentence, sometimes it's a mission. <3

"Turn about is fair play", all the way for OFA!

My Uncle Geslaw, a Polish exile fighting Nazis for the British, participated in the final assault on Monte Cassino in the Italian Campaign, proud ANTIFA! <3

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Far too many of us #Chuck Schumer, are "too little, too late", expecting us to accomplish what we elected them to do. I did my part, when I perceived an injustice to those, like me, who experienced injustice, I even paid my own way to D.C. in support of legislation, expecting more of legislators.

I visited Orava Castle, Slovakia, in 1995, where the first vampire film F.W. Murnau's "Nosferatu" was set. More recently, the final season of "Van Helsing", also incorporated Orava Castle for some scenes.

Have courage, Rachel, my Uncle Geslaw, spent nearly two years in a Soviet labor camp, until the Nazi invasion, and the promise of British aid, compelled Stalin to release him and 100,000 other Poles to join the Brits in fighting Nazis. This kidney stone will also pass. <3

So did Freddie!

I had my own battles, but I chose a legislative means of resolving them.

These bee hives are maintained by the Village of Niles, three blocks from my place. :)

I've actually submitted testimony on behalf of patient rights legislation, before a House Subcommittee, myself.

"Hypocrisy", thy name is "Morning Joe"! :(

A fellow reptile enthusiast! I have a ball python named "Freddie"!