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I won't even tell you how pleasant it is here in upstate New York this week--low 70's, no humidity--oops--sorry!! That's OK though--you've got someone very precious down there you're getting acquainted with, and he's worth the heat. God bless A/C.

The tempest in a teapot that is The Battle Of the VEEPs is typical election year cotton candy. I read what you wrote, I listened to Adam Kitzinger, but my problem with Walz is not that he "misspoke". I don't think that was making an honest mistake, i.e., representing yourself as having a higher rank comes immediately to mind. His "Command Master Sargeant" info has been featured prominently on his c.v. over the years--website, Congressional bio, speaking engagements, etc--he was well aware of what was said about him, and if it is incorrect--as it most certainly is--he's had plenty of opportunity to correct it. No--that was a lie. When one knowingly says or repeats a falsehood, that's called lying.

Here's the problem for me: if he's told one lie, and a fairly significant one about himself, it makes one question what else isn't truthful? The statement that he "carried a gun when I went to war in a war zone"? Also not true. Let's face it, the guy likes to embellish a bit. Reminds me of another candidate in the arena this year.

I know that Adam K had his knickers in a knot about people in the military shouldn't run for office because too much dirt can be brought up. That's because the military keeps records and statements can be checked. Here's the lesson: if you've been in the military, don'e exaggerate your record. Someone will check it out, or, in the L'affaire Walz, call you out.

Re: Trump. God knows I can't stand the guy, but so far I haven't heard anything from him about this, JD Vance has been doing all the heavy lifting, as he should. Thank God--a Republican who can string words and policy together seamlessly and coherently. Comparisons are being made between Trump and Walz, with the whole bone spurs thing. Big deal. Old news. Voters have known about that since the last election cycle.

I want to hear POLICY. I want INTERVIEWS. I want a COMPARISON.

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Hi Sharon. Clearly, Walz would like people to believe he did more than his military record shows. And clearly, notwithstanding protestations to the contrary, the opposing ticket knows all about Project 2025 and plans to implement as much of it as they can. I agree about policy, which is why the latter has me much more concerned than the former. The Harris campaign hasn't shown us a lot of policy yet and the woman at the top of the ticket does not want to subject herself to rigorous questioning from the press, and it seems most of her supporters are fine with that. Unfortunately, most Americans talk a good game about policy but, in the end, it's opinion and cable news "panels" that attract the eyeballs. Maybe if our presidential campaigns didn't last two years we would get better results. In Canada, national election campaigns take about two months.

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Welcome to the south!! No longer just across the street, but across the Gulf, where it is equally hot and humid…and with the hottest months yet to come!!!! Thank heavens for the A/C!!! Nice to have you nearer!!

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Thanks Carolyn. We want to take in some sights in San Antonio (I was last there as a kid), but it wouldn't be much fun in 100-degree heat! October it is.

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