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Alito announces he is considering retiring next year

In August the Justice told WSJ he wasn’t going anywhere. Now, weeks before an increasingly bleak GOP midterm election outlook he reverses course.

Any chance Alito is playing politics and trying to energize GOP midterm voters?

politico.com
u/AdHoc303 — 12 days ago

Change my mind: Analysis of Brooks and Capehart

As a longtime Newshour watcher, I find the quality of Jonathan Capehart's analysis pretty consistently lacking when compared to predecessors including E.J. Dionne and Mark Shields and his current counterpart, David Brooks.

Mr. Capehart often presents as unprepared - as if he has not fully synthesized his own views of the week's events, let alone done the legwork to defend them. The contrast to Mr. Brooks' apparent preparation is striking.

When Mr. Capehart joined, I found his insight less than compelling, but thought, "he's new, he's young, but he's obviously a rising star, so give him a chance and he'll rise to Newshour's historically high standard." Respectfully, that hasn't happened and I hope Newshour will either coach him or replace him.

reddit.com
u/AdHoc303 — 2 months ago
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Repair Ortleib duffel

I have an Ortlieb waterproof duffel bag of which I am quite fond. Regrettably, the seam has separated (cleanly) between the central and side panels. Have you successfully repaired a failed seam on one of these bags, and if so how? Did you have the repair done by a professional, and if so, who? Thanks!

u/AdHoc303 — 3 months ago
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Helibar alternatives

Just logged 800 miles in 3 days on my R1200RT and have determined that the reach to my grips is a bit too far. I have used Helibars before but they seem overpriced. Would appreciate any experience you might share with alternative risers, addressing price, installation, build quality, safety and comfort. Thanks.

u/AdHoc303 — 3 months ago