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Topics included: interview with Abdul Al-Sayed talking about health care for all Americans, mortgage-free homes for families of the 9-11 fallen heroes, and the value of dissent on this, America's 250th Anniversary.

Jacob had many other great points to make, including the finding that if 3.5% of the populace continues to protest government overreach in a non-violent fashion those movements end up winning. He also noted that "collective stubborness" is an important and powerful way to bring about desirable change.

About 4 months ago I was starting on an assortment for NPH and felt and performed marvelously better but my neurologist suddenly kicked me off the program with no explanation at all.

I’m 77m with history of Alzheimer’s but a neurologist suspected NPH.

But I am still hopeful about the possible outcome of the treatment.

I’d appreciate any thoughts about this and am willing to answer any questions you may have.

Thanks for reading my post on this matter!

Melat Kiros she moved to the US while a baby. Very well educated and very pleasant to Jacob.

This coming election will probably be a test of whether Democratic Socialism wIll widely appeal to voters. I remember that when Bernie ran in 2016, people generally loved his individual programs. Republicans have vilified the term Socialist to stop voters from supporting such candidates without examining specifics.

The Mamdani messages that generalize to national elections.

“The Democratic Party must change.”
This message already appears in national‑level contexts — Mamdani delivered it at a rally with Bernie Sanders aimed at Washington leadership. It is explicitly framed as a national critique.

“The party of the past will not be what leads us into the future.”
This generational‑change message is widely applicable in national races, especially where voters want ideological renewal.

“We need a Democratic Party with backbone.”
A national‑scale message about courage, conviction, and policy clarity — used at a rally with thousands and aimed at Washington Democrats.

“Better Democrats who put working people back at the heart of politics.”
This message generalizes easily because “working people” is a universal national constituency. It was used while endorsing congressional candidates.

“A tougher stance toward the Israeli government.”
This message already operates at the national level — the reporting frames it as a shift in the Democratic Party’s national foreign‑policy debate.

“A Democratic Party with character.”
Another values‑based message that scales well nationally, used in the context of congressional primaries with national implications.

“This is the beginning of a political movement.”
EL PAÍS explicitly describes Mamdani as a national political movement, not just a local figure. Movement framing is inherently scalable.

“Abolish ICE.”
This is a national‑policy message already used by congressional candidates Mamdani backs. It is part of a broader national debate.

“Tax the rich.”
A national economic message used by Mamdani‑aligned congressional candidates; it generalizes across federal races.

“Politics is reactive — energy on the far right ignites energy on the far left.”
This message, quoted by analysts in Reuters coverage, frames national polarization as a driver of national movement politics. It generalizes directly to federal elections.

I was functioning so much better for three days before my treatment was stopped. I am pretty sure that this stoppage of my treatment without explanation should be considered as abandonment.

I have a question for those here with greatly declining physical abilities and an acceptance that death looms large for us.

Do you have an essay or motto that addresses your thoughts as the end grows years?

Frankly, I am a realist and won't waste my time wishing for things that cannot be. I think false hopes are very foolish and I want to be in my best mind until I am gone.

Does anyone have such a verse/essay/etc. that helps them adjust to the inevitable ending of their life? Thanks so much for considering this question.