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The fact that many now turn to Facebook and other social media for their news is part of the problem.  The erosion of the Fourth Estate proves its importance in keeping a democracy running.  

Memorial Day

Humidity and mild temps (around 70⁰) today with perhaps another shower or two until this afternoon

A second line of heavier showers is forecast to come through the area this afternoon or evening. There is a slight chance of thunder with this afternoon's storms, and gusty winds are not out of the question. There is a very slight chance of hail and high winds.

It said Russia’s economy is growing faster. That’s not the same as doing better. Germany has a much larger economy, in absolute and per capita terms. The average German is healthier and wealthier than the average Russian. The gap between Germany and Russia is so large it would take a lot more than a few years of Russian growth and German stumbles to close it. If you disagree, take it up with math.

nan said:

I'm not going to waste time refuting this obviously ridiculous Kyiv Post article about why Russia can't win.  Let's see if drummerboy accuses you of not being in reality. Ha!

I charged you with a very specific falsehood - which you conveniently simply ignored.

max_weisenfeld said:

Less humid now and tomorrow and a nice breeze

I’ll buy that for a dollar!

Richard Sherman, beloved songwriter of Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious and many many other Disney film songs, has died aged 95 years. 

https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-26/richard-sherman-songwriter-behind-disney-hits-dead-at-95/10389469

https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cz99kwy973eo 

Truly, flights of angels will sing to his memory for decades to come. 

Less humid now and tomorrow and a nice breeze

Not gone.

Smedley said:

I'll rephrase and try again. If the problem on May 23, 2024 is a deluded electorate, how and why was the electorate apparently non-deluded in 2020-21, and what was the inflection point?

Racking my brain for inflection points in 2020. All I can come up with are a pandemic and the murder of a Black man by a white Minneapolis police officer.

I am amazed at how much more thought has been given to accessibility needs this year.  The query I referred to above regarded accessibility seating at the event.  I was thrilled to see that two accessibility areas have been designated this year.  The new "deaf seating" area that will enable the hearing impaired to see the ASL interpreters is a wonderful solution to a problem which has existed for years.  The designation of an accessible seating area for the mobility challenged will make it possible for people who could not safely navigate Maplewoodstock in the past to be able to attend safely.  I have passed this information on to the person who made the query and suggested she contact the Maplewoodstock Committee to learn how she can obtain seating in the area.  If you choose to reply here, i will pass on the information.  Thank you again for the thought - and solutions - you have given to what has become a long standing problem for segments of the community that have felt excluded in the past.  Thank you too for posting the map of this year's layout of the event.  I didn't see it on the Maplewoodstock website.