(The New York Times). As I said below, I think of this as a selfless act in defense of democracy. trump was no ‘hero’ simply because he stood up on a podium and got his ear grazed by a would-be assassin’s bullet (would not have been a “hero” even if it had been on target!) but this is an act of heroism by a great man.

Reading the coverage so far, it is not clear how definitive the endorsement of Harris is. Possibilities swirl about. I read James Carville’s scheme for regional mini-primaries with interest. Flights of fancy like drafting Michelle Obama or Hilary Clinton (although not herself much younger than Biden) should not be dismissed. I don’t think we should rule out an open convention simply because it would be “chaotic.” After all, the will of the people is supposed to be — as long as it results in defeating the despotic, egotistical and imbecilic multiply-convicted felon and serial rapist put up by the shell of the Republican Party. 

‘Astronomers and stargazers eagerly await a once-in-a-lifetime event that can occur at any moment now. They expect to see a star explode by September, and it will be visible from Earth, so we can all watch.

T Coronae Borealis, also called the Blaze star, is a binary star system about 3,000 light years away and consists of one white dwarf and one red giant. The white dwarf accretes hydrogen from the red giant. When enough accumulates, it triggers a thermonuclear explosion, causing the star to become significantly brighter in the night sky for a short time.

Astronomers expect the explosion to occur before September 2024, and during its peak, you should be able to see it without a telescope for several days and over a week with one. It will take place in the constellation Corona Borealis, which is between the constellations Hercules and Boötes, and it can be a good idea to familiarize yourself with the location before the event so it will be easier to find when it does….’ (GeekSided)