{"id":20802,"date":"2016-03-22T14:14:11","date_gmt":"2016-03-22T21:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/?p=20802"},"modified":"2016-03-22T14:14:11","modified_gmt":"2016-03-22T21:14:11","slug":"open-thread3222016","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.politicsplus.org\/blog\/2016\/03\/22\/open-thread3222016\/","title":{"rendered":"Open Thread–3\/22\/2016"},"content":{"rendered":"

I felt tired and chilly, so I opened the Lona box and made a withdrawal.  I ordered groceries from Store to Door for delivery tomorrow.  I expect Lu to arrive in about an hour to help me with my shower.  Hugs to all!!  My thoughts and prayers go out to to the victims of the terrorist attacks in Brussels, that have killed at least 30 and wounded at least 230, and to all their loved ones.  I am not covering it as a news item today, except to make this statement and condemn all political violence, especially when it hijacks religion.<\/font><\/p>\n

Jig Zone Puzzle<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

Today\u2019s took me 4:43 (average 7:24).  To do it, click here<\/a>.  How did you do?<\/font><\/p>\n

Short Takes<\/strong>:<\/font><\/p>\n

From Daily Kos<\/a>: <\/font>I\u2019m a Bernie supporter. I canvassed for him. I phone-banked for him. I have contributed $2,100 to his campaign so far, and plan to keep giving until either I hit the maximum or he is no longer in the race. Have I established my bonafides?<\/p>\n

I am not, however, an absolutist. I recognize politics is a win or lose proposition and, in the end, we often have to support the better of the two options, even if they are not the options I would want. In other words, if Bernie loses, I will be canvassing for Hillary, phone banking for her, and shifting my contributions to her.<\/p>\n

Here are a few numbers that explain why:<\/p>\n