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Jefferies just doesn’t get it. He seems almost as out of touch with what’s happening to ordinary Americans as some of his GOP counterparts. It’s disgraceful watching establishment politicians cling to the same tired ideology and protect the status quo while the people they supposedly represent are left behind.

This isn’t really about Democrats versus Republicans anymore. It’s about an entrenched political establishment that has become far too comfortable with its own power, money, and status. Schumer has shown himself to be weak and ineffective, and too many others have demonstrated that they are more interested in preserving the system than changing it.

I’m tired of the excuses, the political theater, and the revolving door of establishment leadership. We need new people, new ideas, and representatives who remember that Congress belongs to the people—not to party leadership, wealthy donors, lobbyists, or special interests.

The rot is bipartisan. The answer should be bipartisan, too: clean house and take the people’s House back.

I was talking to a friend the other day and we were just going through music videos when this popped up--I had seen it several times, but he never had. I thought everyone had at this point, but if you are a Tool fan, and you've never seen this, well, all I can say is hang on to your seat.

The O'Keefe Foundation, based in the mid-west, lets the kids pick the kind of music they want to play. Whether you like heavy metal in German or not, if you appreciate real talent and passion, this will put a smile on your face. Mods, sorry if this doesn't fit here, but I thought I'd give it a shot.

This midterm is not ordinary. It is existential in a way no midterm in recent memory has been. Our country is being damaged in real time under Donald Trump, the Republican Party that enables him, and the oligarchs who profit from the wreckage. That is not partisan rhetoric. It is the moral reality of this moment.

We need candidates who will say so—publicly, loudly, and without calculation. We need to make it clear to those running even in the most red states this applies to them to. Either stand up or you'll vote for someone else or not vote at all. In red states, that's a real threat--use it.

Reach out now to every Democrat and Independent running for office. Call them. Email them. Confront them at events. Democracy takes a bit of effort, and while I know a lot of us have been working on this for years, many are just finding the courage to stand up and speak out. Post it where they and their staffs cannot ignore it. Deliver this message clearly:

Your party label will not elect you by itself. We are looking for leadership with a moral compass, not more careful operators who discover caution the moment the votes are counted. History shows that most politicians lose their spine after they win, not before. We will not reward that pattern.

There is a moral crisis underway. It demands a public voice against what has been done to this country. If you cannot muster the courage to stand up, look the country in the eye, and declare that what is happening under this administration is wrong—and say it hard enough for everyone to hear—then you are not fit for the office in these times.

Silence or hedging is not neutrality. It is complicity. We will not support candidates who refuse to display their outrage directly and publicly. We will not trust them to do the job once in office. We will not give them our votes, our time, or our energy. Stand up. Tell the world this is wrong. Or do not expect us at the ballot box. No public courage, no support. The times demand fighters. Prove you are one.

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While I appreciate the care I receive at UK, I've gotten increasingly frustrated with my healthcare system's decision to outsource patient phone support to what feels like a generic call center. I know they all do some version of this, (and to UK's credit they use real associates not AI bots) but their representatives have no medical backgrounds (you are generally talking to someone in their house or apartment working from home) and this is a problem. I've had representatives give information that comes dangerously close to medical advice—and its been wrong. For example, I was told I could get blood work anytime after seeing my doctor, even though the labs were supposed to be done beforehand. That's the kind of misinformation that can delay care or waste appointments.

This has happened multiple times, and it makes me wonder how many other patients are getting incorrect information. If you're the front door to a healthcare system, you need staff who are properly trained to answer questions safely or know when to say, "I don't know—let me connect you with someone who does."

Outsourcing patient communication may save money, but if it's leading to misinformation that affects patient care, it's hurting the quality of healthcare people receive.

THIS ISN'T CLICKBAIT I PROMISE This is worth your time to watch. It's a great example of how independent media is the only media reporting real news at this point.This is our representative in congress and we need to know what's going on!

I was hoping someone out there may have a good strain and is willing to share. Thanks everyone!

Specifically, I'm looking for a few sheets of 1/8" thick clear at least 24 inches wide. Any suggestions would be appreciated.