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Hey Joe


Joe Biden’s decision to exit the presidential race is nothing short of profound, the rare relinquishment of American power that not only kept the implied promise he made four years ago, but offers a true alternative to the GOP’s loathsome sausage party.

where do i buy disulfiram The decision stunned because it was selfless, a trademark of a president who spent his life in public service.

Though he never publicly declared it, Biden’s role as a transitional president was evident, and stepping aside now reaffirms his dedication to that mission.

Whaddya, know, a president who was true to the pledge.

Biden’s term has been marked by achievement: The unemployment rate has fallen to 3.6%, a robust recovery from the pandemic-induced economic crisis. His administration saw over 200 million Americans fully vaccinated against Covid.

On the legislative front, Biden oversaw a Recession recovery that led all developed nations, as well as a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill. Plus, he kicked Trump’s fat ass in 2020, a highlight for any human being.

Most important, Biden was a president we need not be embarrassed by.

That probably won’t be the case in November, as Trump and his slackwits try to celebrate his ear piercing to high office. And America has shown, again and again, how far it will go to NOT elect a woman as president.

But, finally, high ground has become visible.

By choosing to step down, Biden diffuses some of the bile that has become American politics.

And we could all use some diffusion.

Biden has honored his implicit promise to be a bridge to the future. We stand on that bridge now, and his decision to step down now is a final act of service to the nation he loves.

Thank you for your service, Mr. President.

Once You’ve Been


“they say that hell is crowded, yet, when you’re in hell,

you always seem to be alone.

and you can’t tell anyone when you’re in hell or they’ll think you’re crazy and being crazy is being in hell and being sane is hellish too. those who escape hell, however,

never talk about

and nothing much bothers them after that.

I mean, things like missing a meal, going to jai, were oing thursar.

when you ask them,

‘how are things?’

they’ll always answer, ‘fine, just fine…’ once you’ve been to hell and back, that’s enough

it’s the greatest satisfaction known to man. once you’ve been to hell and back,

you don’t look behind you when the floor creaks and the sun is always up at midnight and things like the eyes of mice or an abandoned tire in a vacant lot can make you smile

once you’ve been to hell and back.”

-Charles Bukowski, “Lost” from Burning in Water, Drowning in Flame (1974)