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I'll go first: As a progressive I could see myself voting for Phil Scott (R) of Vermont OR lowk Fed Chair, Jerome Powell*

*IF the race is against someone like Newsom or Harris. Powell also has to not go full right-wing on social issues. Moderate on social issues & promise of competent economic management

....unless of course, you've already voted! Vote for progressives!

It's a really random time, when you think about it. It doesn't represent a change in season or mark any significant cultural or religious tradition. From a seasonal/argricultural standpoint, sometime in spring would make sense. Easter Sunday, which was when Jesus was resurrected would make sense, while being in spring. Christmas or the day after would also make sense, but Jan 1, doesn't really make that much sense from the European or Christian standpoint.

.>!Hey uh, whoever's on Team Sam next time, please do the COMPLETE OPPOSITE of whatever he suggests !<

While gas prices have already risen a lot due to the Strait of Hormuz being closed, in the United States we are insulated from much of the worst effects of the crisis due to domestic production and inventories. However, as those resources get depleted, could there be a point where we have ration oil, like in the 70s? If so, does temporarily removing the gas tax, like President Trump has done, make the situation worse in the long run?