Kosh's Shadow 11/2/2026 6:49:40 PM

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I did a bit of belated research before going to the polls, but this guy seems to be a really good candidate (link)

Not perfect, but really good. Too bad Trahan will  beat him 

Kosh's Shadow 11/3/2026 5:50:34 AM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 1:

Well, there are a few problems with him on re-reading.

Kosh's Shadow 11/3/2026 7:11:08 AM

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Voted. Big turnout, probably due to the 9 questions. 2 sheets of paper, 3 sides total.

When we moved here, this is the ballot box that was used; ballots were counted by hand. Now by machine.

vxbush 11/3/2026 7:18:56 AM

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Reply to Kosh's Shadow in 3:

I haven't voted yet because I thought I was meeting with my boss early today and so couldn't make it before work. And then once I got here, I discovered she is rescheduling the meeting. So now I'm debating when to go: now, or later. 

Occasional Reader 11/3/2026 8:04:09 AM

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I am off to vote soon (spitting in the wind, here in DC, but okay).

After that, an “internet diet” for the day.  I think it’s best for me.

Meanwhile, here is a very interesting piece by a British diplomat about the events in Poland.

vxbush 11/3/2026 9:51:52 AM

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In #5 Occasional Reader said: After that, an “internet diet” for the day.  I think it’s best for me.

That may be true for any of us who live in left-leaning areas. I don't expect good things in Illinois.

Kosh's Shadow 11/3/2026 10:59:44 AM

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Reply to vxbush in 6:

For me, it is the ballot questions.

One would change to open primaries, two top vote getters go on the main ballot. So I'll have 2 Democrats to choose from.

Another would force towns to allow smaller single family lots.

One would repeal marijuana legalization.

And one wou;d put more restrictions on guns. I live in an area that likes guns, apparently, from tne yard signs.

Total of 9 questions (not all listed here, obviously), but while the donkeys will win the elections, the questions could still go better or worse.