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Ah, you think I am racist? Got it. I generally find that people who level such an accusation are closer to it than those they accuse. Particularly when they have no evidence except their own imagination.

The virtue signalling is on the part of the 'news' media, who in their rush to look appropriately woke published a wildly inaccurate and unintentionally hilarious tweet.

Sorry, I am a thickie. Refresh my memory. What exactly are you accusing me of?

Well, out with it. Why do you think I objected? Stop dancing around the turd.

...and in the rush to be the first to get their virtue signalle, Good Morning America managed to step on their own crank.

Or perhaps declined out of fear of being pilloried by the Woke Left? The answer is of course simple. A woman is an adult human female. What is so hard about that?

Your evidence being.......

Completely irrelevant. Looking at the last few decades is much more pertinent.

Well, when Biden came out with a list of potential Justices who were ALL the same in sex and race, what is one to think? As for other law schools being beneath Yalevard, that is quite debatable. The top tier schools are remarkably similar.

My objections are mainly to Biden's hamhanded approach to the situation. Using the presence or absence of a uterus and extra melanin as being meaningful qualifications to such an important position is remarkably bigoted, even for an old school racist like Joe Biden.

om/resources/top-law-schools I note you’ve flipped on candidates being selected on ability. Depends on the website you read. I have seen Harvard ranked as low as 5th, behind Stanford, Columbia, and U of Chicago. I do worry that religion and academic pedigree are factors that limit the Court to a far greater extent than race or sex. Not sure what you mean about flipping on ability. Care to explain?

Nope, too many from the SAME law schools.

Not sure your meaning here. The only one who is an exception to the rule is Justice Barrett. The rest, both liberal and conservative, are ALL part of the Yalevard cabal.

Really? 8 of the current judges are Harvard/Yale alumni. Where is the diversity? How many are left handed? That bears about as much relevance as skin colour or sex. You know, the problem is that she is in a no-win situation. She may very well turn out to do a great job and be an outstanding Justice. But, thanks to Biden, she will always be seen as having been picked for her innate and irrelevant qualities rather than her expertise. It is tokenism at its most craven.

Actually, you may find we agree more than disagree. I would like to see some actual diversity on the Court. Too many folks from Harvard/Yale, too many from one particular religion... Chromosones or pigmentation don't matter whatsoever except in a shallow and irrelevant way. There are already black people on the court, and women on the court, what is magical about the combination of the two?

Campaigning or patronizing? I checked the Justice's record. She is the daughter of a lawyer, from a well off family, yet another member of the Harvard clique that holds inordinate sway on the Court. I didn't see too much time representing "ordinary people" in her career, she has been working for the government almost exclusively. I could see about 4 years in private practice, mainly working for huge legal firms with 1,000 plus lawyers in them. One point in her favour, at least she isn't Catholic.

Of course not. There have been many "not white men" chosen for the court. Doesn't bother me one way or another. My point was that it shouldn't be a factor either way for the President too. And IF it is a factor for him, that demonstrates a character flaw that needs to be addressed.

From what I have read, the "science" on aircraft and the virus is that there is really little risk of catching Covid during a flight. Yes, the cabin is sealed. However, the air is constantly drawn upward to the ceiling of the cabin, where it goes through a serious filtration process before being recirculated in the cabin. The IATA does not think it is a danger at all. So masks on planes seem to be more performative theatre than actual precaution.

Great minds think alike. Here is our view at Saguaro National Park while grilling up a couple tomahawk t-bones and enjoying a nice bottle of California Cabernet...

The mistake Biden made was in proclaiming that possession of black skin and a uterus were deciding factors in choosing a Justice. That automatically eliminated 93% of the US population from the competition. He should have kept it to himself and then just 'happen to' pick a black woman. But he wanted to make virtue signalling points with his leftist base, plus placate blacks who were wavering in supporting him, so politics overrode common sense.

Khun, looks like we have something in common after all! These days the RVs are NOT like the old pop up campers of my youth. Solar power is a real game changer for those who want to live off the grid, full wireless service is easy to get, and some smaller trailers (under 25 feet) can be easily towed by a light pickup truck like a Ford F-150. There are dozens of Youtube channels by men living the dream. Desert southwest in the winter, gradually move north in the summer, it is something to consider. Can you imagine waking up to the sunrise over the desert or mountains every day, fresh brewed coffee in hand, no neighbours... eminently possible and not expensive.

Fair enough. Affordable homes can be found in the US. The "specific location" may be the sticky point. Real estate as I am sure you know is ruled by geography. If a returning retiree is tied to a specific location, that can be bad. If they are flexible, so much the better. Here is a cut little place in New Mexico for 75k... https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/808-S-Avenue-B_Portales_NM_88130_M10082-99609?ex=2944753572

I am not sure the headline is accurate. Justice Brown cannot actually say what a "woman" is, so by simple logic you cannot say that she is one. Indeed, calling her one may be a micro-aggression. You need to be careful these days not to make such assumptions.

JT, no need to get your panties in a wad. The nomadic lifestyle is a valid option for people of limited means. There is a lot more to it than buying a quarter million dollar motorhome and swanning about. There are myriad low cost options that work for many people, and they don't feel deprived or disadvantaged.

Hey Jing, thousands of people enjoy the freedom of the open roads. You might feel a bit better if you join them! Nature can be intoxicating.