We've made a point to not shop at that store since March 4th 2000.

Nope, the other one.

Won't name the specific product but there's one item that all the local grocers now either don't sell or lock up. The national retailer doesn't lock it up. Guess where I go even though it's about a mile further?

There are a couple places I would like to see actual socialism in the US. I want the FDA to build manufacturing capability to make generic drugs here in the US. I want states to have right of first refusal to buy electric transmission lines and utilities.

SIAI. [Shit I am into]

My call the cops post is "There here and their taking me they're"

Also, I suspect the current SCOTUS would find or create some grounds to rule the states compact unconstitutional.

I don't disagree for this moment in time. Right now it's TX/FL vs CA/NY as far as big states. But, I think the house still needs to be expanded to right size constituencies.

Prairie: "Giants in the Earth" The most grindingly depressing book I've ever read.

Great shot. I love the mood.