Alcohol is legal. It's not legal to drink and drive. Nicotine is legal even though it kills lots of people.

It's frustrating because he's doing what he said he would do. Americans were warned about the consequences but voted for it anyway.

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The farmers got a bailout last time and voted for him again. Why should they get another bailout? It only encourages them to keep voting the same way. Where is the bailout for American consumers who are paying his tariffs?

Looks beautiful! I wish I could read a book in those chairs.

And then the Democrats don't fix the mess fast enough for the whiners so they put Republicans back in charge so they can do even more damage.

You're going to do fine. Let us know how it goes and how to listen.

If Trump was and is too dangerous, who cares what Harris promised about Israel/Palestine? An election is a choice between 2 candidates. You're not waiting for the perfect person to marry. You're deciding which of the 2 will be president. Whoever is better is your choice.

Here are a couple photos from my trip. They don't do the views justice. Even with relatively muted foliage, it's still spectacular. How was your foliage festival? What did you do?

Lovely reflection!

Thanks, Jamie. You too!

So peaceful. It's nice after a long day.

As a liberal, it's not about banning it. I just don't see why you can't push the same policies without labeling it. It's unpopular in the U.S. You're more likely to win elections focusing on the policies rather than a label.

That was quick to have everyone get a loss.

He, Crockett, Newsome, AOC are doing great.

Great capture! They're majestic!

It was a long one. I hope yours went well.

It's odd that the right is silent on this when they freaked out over what Edward Snowden leaked. Of course that they blamed on Obama.

I guess you could consider all the new ICE agents as benefiting. Also the billionaires who got massive tax cuts.

Cool, what is it? If I had to start over I'd want to be a bamboozler.

Beautiful! I love weigela.

Magical!

Love the fog!

And here we are. They can't say they weren't warned.

Brilliant shot!

Republicans have never cared about free speech, except for themselves.

It's very concerning that we are being ruled by stupid children. Which idiot decided that saying you couldn't deploy the national guard to Portland meant you could deploy the national guard to Portland, as long as it's from a red state?

Sorry for your loss.

Yes, very weird. 🤷🏼‍♂️