No, blame the victim. Ukraine’s dead, kidnapped and suffering people don’t need realpolitik. They need support. Where do you get your ideas from? Really.

Good luck, Jen and Norm. Love both your work and your knowledge and willingness to share it.

I meet three times a week with other men; every week. One for a walk, one for coffee (over 10 years), and with a small group, for coffee, who make art. Pick someone you’ve met who interests you and set a day and time, for a regular meeting. It has been a great experience.

Who says you can’t intimidate the FBI? Have they ever made a complete investigation of one of Trump’s nominees? They did a number on Clinton, though.

What’s in that cup, Pete?

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