I want to remind everyone at this time about special ballots and mail ins. These are never counted right away. Especially important for Pennsylvania and Michigan these two states are razor thin. And some of the states haven't finished their counts yet.
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With the election only 2 days away, two books come to mind. The tagged book details America's long history of dirty politics and political machinations. The other is Almost President by Scott Farris. This book is about the men, and women, who ran for president and changed the nation, even though they lost. The author needs to update this to include Donald Trump, who has definitely changed the way people vote, the way campaigns are run ⬇️
AZ. has early voting, I voted today with a heavy heart . I am one of the holdouts that loves to vote in person ON Election Day. I hate that I had fears of people acting up or worse at polling places , that I might be disenfranchised on the day. If you had told me a couple decades ago that thoughts like this were even possible, I would have said no. This is a big one, please vote .
pickThis is not a substantial dive into the subject. The book offers brief overview of the major conflicts from colonization to wounded knee.
pickThis author‘s work is reminiscent of that other western historian, Richard White, and more generally both of these were perhaps forerunners of the Howard Zinn style of historical narrative with a focus on the experience of the people who lived it instead of the deeds of conquering Europeans and later US officials. One of the great tasks of this book is to dispel the mythical western imagery from film and literature that became historical stand-in.
This book! I‘m fascinated by the Kennedy family. I‘ve read many books about them. But this book by RFK Jr. is on a whole other level. I started following him on social media a few years ago. I find him super intelligent, charming, funny, compassionate and so dedicated to America‘s wellbeing. He‘s forthright about his shortcomings. This book reinforces the idea that agencies have been abusing their powers for over 60 years. And it continues.
pickThis is a very basic book about the Bill of Rights. It is annoying how often he refers to Washington and Jefferson as against slavery. They enslaved people. If they didn‘t believe in it, they weren‘t required to participate in it. Words vs action.
The Royals are getting swept in the middle of a pennant race? Don't care. Learning about history.
