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I'm also not seeing what makes Beto unqualified, particularly in comparison with the rest of the potential 2020 field. Every potential candidate has downsides. Biden, too old and centrist. Warren, too old, liberal, and unfairly has to deal with a Hillary level of misogyny. Harris, too young, liberal, and inexperienced. Booker, too corporatist and contrived. Etc.... These are not my criticisms as I think any of these would be great presidents. Just what I anticipate voters will impute onto the candidates. Beto has downsides to be sure, but in my mind they are far fewer than the remainder of the field. Most importantly, he has Obama level charisma and is an excellent and very experienced campaigner and fundraiser. He's progressive but actively seeks to bring disparate views together rather than just being a liberal bomb thrower. And while it's not fair, the fact that he's a white man would probably make it easier to appeal to swing state Obama voters that went for Trump in 16. Any number of candidates could beat Trump, but Beto at this point appears to be the strongest potential candidate so far. Of course a lot could change over the next 18 months and a relatively unknown governor or other unknown candidate could emerge as a similarly strong option.

That's fair.

How are you advancing intelligent discourse with this stupid troll snipe? Do you not see that you're being a troll with these vapid insults? Why even post on this thread or forum if you're just going to be an immature child? I really don't get posters like you.

Yeah, that's either obnoxious or very sloppy.

I've been wanting to learn how to sail for a while and reading the boat threads on here has ratcheted that up. Any advice on the best place to learn to sail assuming a modest budget. There's an outfit in the British Virgin Islands that appears to have a good reputation that does week long onboard living sailing courses for beginners that gets you the ASA 101 & 103 certifications for $2,500. Their site said the itinerary would likely include Tortola (including Cane Garden Bay), Cooper Island, Virgin Gorda and Jost van Dyke. It looks like a good way to get a hands on realistic view of sailing and should give a better idea if this is a hobby that I would enjoy. I've never been to the BVI, but from what I've read it looks like a nice area to sail minus some hurricane damage on some of the islands. I'm open to other parts of the Caribbean, U.S., Mexico, etc... Any thoughts?

I don't understand what you're saying. Are saying those are not legitimate votes? If so, what's the basis for that accusation? Assuming those are legitimate votes,why should they not be counted? You want you're friend to win despite not being the choice of the majority of voters? Bizarre.

Those are fair points, but I disagree with the notion that a good candidate should wait until all the little issues are ironed out. Obama wasn't a perfect candidate in 2006/07 when he began gearing up for 2008. There were a lot of people saying he should wait his turn and improve as a candidate. The process of preparing to run, all those speeches he gave and events he attended helped to polish his rough edges. And frankly, there's not a candidate without significant issues. I think Beto has the fewest of the possible 2020 field. Ultimately, a politician has to strike while the iron is hot because they may not get a second chance. Beto's iron is definitely hot right now and I think it would be a shame if he sat out 2020.

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What the fuck that does this bullshit even mean? You're a fucking Trump apologist. Sending troops to the border against starving helpless women and children escaping horrendous conditions is fucking evil and if you don't see that then you're an evil soulless piece of shit. No offense.

Do you think that's a good thing?

Agreed. I think Beto is the most natural and charismatic politician of all those Hugo mentioned other than Biden and Biden has the age thing.

How did she get into UCLA?

I thought it was good overall and a great movie soundtrack. Acting was spot on. That said, the seminal scene where BC (spoiler) at the Grammys seemed over the top. It just didn't seem realistic. I don't watch a lot of award shows, but from what I've loosely followed in the entertainment world, nothing like that has happened before and the entertainment industry has no lack of hardcore alcohol/drug abusers. On top of that, the guy was a seasoned drunk and druggie, so I just don't see him going so out of control. That scene dictated the rest of the film, so the rest of the film seemed a bit contrived for me. Again, a really good movie, but a bit unrealistic in my mind.

Seems like a knock off of A Quiet Place. No seeing instead of no talking. I guess we'll see if it's any good.

God how I miss this man. Pure class.

Anyone know where I can stream this online?

Looks like they're saying 6 to 8 weeks now which really isn't too bad.

They are awesome. Tons of booze and beer, tacos, grilled meats, and people walking around selling fruit cups, weird dry meats, nuts, etc.... A lot of men are smoking nice cigars that vendors are selling.

I don't know if it's been mentioned, but the bull fights are a fun time. Not for everyone of course, but an interesting cultural experience. I think the season begins in November and is on Sundays.

Good points. Yes, I have friends who are spec home builders and they have a very defined system that has produced a fairly consistent ROI. It of course is not risk free and I don't mean to suggest there is a risk free investment option out there. But I am familiar and comfortable with real estate development projects on a small scale.

The Haiti earthquake is said to have killed more than 230,000 people.

Me too.

That's awful man. I'm praying for good things for your brother and family.

I requested an absentee ballot because I'll be out of the country all of October and November for work. Does anyone know when the election folks send these ballots out? I had my absentee ballot mailed to my cousin who lives in another state to mail to me in whatever country I'm in when she receives it.

Indefinitely. Fair enough. There may not be a realistic way to obtain a good return without accepting risk and volatility. I think Laga4 is probably right about a market correction coming. I'm probably going to keep the funds in a money market account that gets about 2% until at least after the November election. I may just invest in some real estate developer deals that provide for a guaranteed return on investment for new apartment and office buildings.