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Santarém, Pá 8 de novo de 2022

Every important race for the House, the Senate, even some Governors’ races are a dead heat.

If you haven’t voted yet, do it now.

Stand in line for as long as it takes to uphold our democratic system of government.

Many years ago, I read in a book about political philosophy that the great strength of a Constitutional democracy is that the losing side knows they can try again next time. They take their loss in stride, shake hands with the winner, and vow to do better next time.

The thesis behind this scenario is that losers graciously concede. They know that they will not be imprisoned or murdered. At worst, they will be remorseful and brood over what they could have done better.

Our system of government depends on gracious losers and magnanimous winners.

When Al Gore lost the presidency by 537 votes in Florida, he pursued his legal…

A reader sent this alarming comment:

The new Twitter in the hands of Elon Musk is targeting accounts that provide unbiased information the day before the election. This is not more freedom of speech at all. I got this email notice today:

“As the Executive Director of the League of Women Voters of California, you can imagine my surprise to receive a notice that my Twitter account was suspended with no explanation or reason. That’s right. The day before a Midterm Election, I am unable to access a once critical platform to monitor and share election information.

Should I be surprised? Maybe not. I am, however, undeterred.
Because I was not provided any explanation, I am left to review what I know. The facts.
I did not violate any Twitter policies.
I did not post or share anything to justify or necessitate a suspension.
I am a member of the…

Stumbling over an old Science News edition, July 30, 2021:

Because of the contentious issue of illegal abortions when the woman’s life is in danger, I thought I would share the following–one of several points made in this respected publication:

“Lawmakers in some states are considering abortion rules that apply to a fertilized egg.  That includes fertilized eggs that lodge in the wrong spot, the fallopian tube, for example. Called an ectopic pregnancy, it can lead to life-threatening medical emergencies when the growing tissue ruptures the tube and internal bleeding ensues.  “These are pregnancies that under no circumstances can become a healthy pregnancy,” Sandoval says.  “In fact, if they aren’t treated and continue to grow, they will kill the patient.  Laws that apply to a fertilized egg could ‘limit our ability to treat patients for ectopic pregnancies.”

Just thought you might be interested today.

As the 27th Conference of Parties (signatory countries) to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) – COP27 for short – gets under way in Egypt, another important meeting is taking place in downtown Kingston, Jamaica: Part III of the27th Session of the International Seabed Authority (ISA). The session opened on October 31 and is scheduled to end on Friday, November 11.

There is a strong connection between climate change and deep sea mining; after all, our ocean (at least up until now) is a huge carbon sink, soaking up about one third of our emissions of carbon dioxide, and we have no idea how deep sea mining operations would impact this important ecological service (just one of several other services the ocean gives to mankind). Here’s a really interesting article about the importance of the “twilight zone” between the higher levels of the sea and the…

Okay, I just went and voted this morning. Fortunately, it was quick and easy.

Have you voted yet? If not, today’s the day!

Remember, in the U.S.A., we have a say in how our country is to be governed. That is our privilege, it is our right, and our responsibility.

I’m sure you’ve already heard and read enough about what’s at stake this year, so I won’t rehash it all here. You know.

So go, if you haven’t already, and help us determine our future.

And here’s a reminder from TokyoSand at politicalcharge.org:

And remember, if you run into any problems casting your ballot, (or know of anyone who has issues), call (866) OUR-VOTE immediately. The trained volunteers at the Election Protection Hotline will be able to help you.

Have a good day, and thanks for voting! 😊🇺🇸