Exactly. Do I enjoy not voting my party affiliation as a survival move? No. Do I let the perfect become the enemy of the good? Not if I can help it. Will I try to get as close as possible to the positions I want while staying in survival mode? Yes. RCV can't come fast enough.

'Zigazoo', something like that. Really hope that no actual children have been used in making those ads. I get the desire but I don't trust anyone to execute the concept faithfully.

That sort of triage is critical, especially if you need to save spoons for other important activities. Like figuring out how you'd finish the War vs. the Chtorr books in case David Gerrold dumps the whole thing in your lap.

Thank you.

I'll keep an eye out for.. ARX? La Crosse, WI.

Looks like something I'd want to hand out to people (especially young folks) at a party to wear prominently.

I am and have always been a sucker for muscatos. Sweet, pairs with anything, inexpensive. Depends on the ramen.. dark broth or light?

That sounds awfully good.

Trying to remember which president first had concerns and grew himself a new shadow by doing so. Plus all those assassinated Nazis. Not to say they didn't have it coming, but you tend to mind your Ps and Qs around people who do things like that.

Well, it's been a day. Any notable results or explosions?