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Nov 5Liked by R Lincoln Harris

I stand with you in support of Harris, Rob. Enjoyed this piece, including Lincoln’s sublime and bitter alliteration.

The imagery my head has turned to for these times comes from the cartoons I grew up with. E.g. Bugs Bunny figuratively and literally gaslighting a crook hiding in an oven with a policeman standing there, saying “If my friend was in dis oven, would I turn on the gas like dis?” “You might, rabbit, you might.” Then picking up a box of matches, “Well, if my friend…….” and so on. I suppose it’s that undying hope that some will leap out of their trances while it matters.

I met a spry old sojourner in her 80’s yesterday, and when I mentioned the longing for it all to be over, as she stood to shake my hand, she said: “I’m already drinking!” With a reminder to drink responsibly, I salute my country: “To your health!”

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Thanks for reading, as always. Heading up to one of the swing states today to see if it helps. Back to the baseball soon, I hope.

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Nov 5Liked by R Lincoln Harris

Thanks for all you do! I’ve been out there supporting our neck & neck House candidate…

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