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For some reason my first thought after seeing the Edward’s video was about Gary Hart, and his political career ending over an affair, or alleged affair. How times have changed…:)

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I really liked Gary Hart. And to think, he’s not a fascist. Oh how times have changed. 😵‍💫

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About 20 years ago I got on a loaded bus to the rental car lot at LAX with Gary Hart. He offered me his seat. I’ll always remember that….

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That's a hoot. John Edwards was notoriously vain. I'm back. I just needed some time away. I've been through some things the last few months. I'd love to watch the debate with y'all. About that prayer Steve, it's perfect. We can't let Biden fuck this up. I will be praying the same thing!!!

I've been thinking about some of the points made the other day. Yes, Biden is old, so is Trump. But we can't fix it, so we just have to make the best of it. I also let my anger get the best of me. I don't know what else we can do. Short of replacing him and I think it's too late for that. I wish we could have sooner. Anyway, hope to see you all there. Glad to be back just needed some Mental health time. Go Joe!!! Love you all!!!

❤️🇺🇸💙

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Lisa,

Glad to have you back. Please take care of yourself.

Steve

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Thank you Steve. That means a lot. I'm 92 days clean. I'm doing great!! ❤️😘

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Way to go, Lisa. You Rock!❤️😘

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Right back at you Sister!!! ❤️🇺🇸💙

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P.S. Steve, I was very sorry to hear about your dog. Lisa told me. My heart goes out to you and your family. ❤️😘🐾🙏🏻

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Welcome back, Lisa!! ❤️🇺🇸💙

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Thank you!! So great to be back. I knew I couldn't stay away long. I'm hooked, line and sinker. Lol

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First-who would let such a video be made of him? He looks ridiculous!

Two-John Edwards has a beach house not far from where I live on the southeastern NC coast. One night on a quick trip to the grocery store, I thought I recognized the guy in front of me in line to check out. Tee shirt over a beer belly, shorts, and flipflops. Standard beach garb. The hair was impeccable. I realized it was John Edwards. All by himself, no entourage, nothing. A long way from his glory days. Too bad for him he believed his own press. He just looked kind of pathetic. And no, I didn't speak to him.

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Wow that's wild. And very sad too.

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John Edwards was a tragic character. Maybe McCain saw that. I’m not convinced JRB’s age needs to be fixed. That’s way down the list for me. But I understand perception is reality. It puts the importance of the VP spot a little closer to the top of my list. The odds are greater on an actuarial scale of either candidate expiring in office than at any other time in recent history. Just not sure if the odds are equal in weighted outcome to, say, the expiration of JFK, one of youngest presidents, while in office. His VP did more good, some would say more damage, than any VP in my lifetime. Where’s differential calculus when you need it?

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Thanks for the best piece of advice and for a laugh to start my day. I feel pretty, lol

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As I watched John Edwards clip, I kept thinking how it will look tomorrow night as the orange lunatic has someone coiffure his rat's nest, or in reality because of his vanity, works the rat's next with those stubby little fingers himself. Then on to the orange paint. I wish Joe and company all the best and don't f*^* this up.

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That video is great! John Edwards never registered with me as a candidate. There was no there there.

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Thanks, Steve. I needed that prayer. I hope the debate results in the number of idiots going down, after seeing the Orange Turd in real time.

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The “debate” hasn’t even happened yet, but it appears The Orange One is true to form. What prep? He’s a serial liar and a master distractor, so what prep?? He’s lazy too!! Who in their right mind wants this person to have his small fingers on the nuke button again?? The question is how will he cheat this time?? Taking on the moderators? Mouthing off to Biden even though Trumf’s mic is off?? The choice is clear? A serial grifter or a person who cares about the country, freedom, and the western world. Only one thing matters. VOTE for yourself, your kids and freedom lovers everywhere.

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Hahaha! You can't live down a video like that.

I sure hope there's real time fact-checking at the debate with push back from the moderators against falsehoods.

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The John Edwards thing was so funny and so right on. Talk about ego! And of course the Alan Shepard prayer - right on baby! Biden better be on his top game. With the other mic off he has a better chance, but I did love hearing him say "will you shut up man" the last time around. Thanks Steve, gonna try and hook in tomorrow night

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It might be a good idea to have two members of each military branch of service be given orders in front of Trump , something like this tongue in cheek. Mr Trump was given a clear set of rules for the following debate , if he violates these rules you are free to use what’s within your powers to cease his existence. My guess is no one would really have a sense of humor .

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Alan Shepard was also forced to sit for hours waiting for something to be fixed. He finally said to the engineers and flight controllers: Why don’t you fix your little problem and light this candle!

And they did. Good luck, Joe.

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And he had to pee. Did it in his space suit.

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That was the best part

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Love that!!

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Steve IMPT NOTE re: “debate night LIVE CHAT tomorrow at 8:45 pm ET”

When we click on the hyperlink in the email for this event (iPhones or Windows laptop Outlook), it shows up as a “comment” with no details on how to join the actual live chat that you’re hosting.

It would be great if you could share through email or here in your Substack, the very precise instructions on how to join the livechat you’re hosting

We will all be very busy in the heat of the moment getting ready for the debate and it can be very frustrating if trying to click around and find the mechanism to join the chat.

(THANK YOU (!!!) for being there for all of us Americans, and all the hard work and great communications that you arduously share)

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STAND DOWN … found how to join the chat Thursday night through a comment about 10 deep in this thread.

Here it is again just in case other people missed that comment on how to join the chat

Thanks, Steve !!!

Here are the instructions: https://support.substack.com/hc/en-us/articles/8479685616532-How-can-I-participate-in-a-Chat#:~:text=Substack%20Chat%20is%20available%20on,the%20writer%20and%20other%20readers

Steve

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Thanks for this! I've had problems with the app in the past but Steve has motivated me to try it again for this.... Here goes nothing! lol 😂

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Thank you Aaron. I've been gone all day.

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It is very hard to picture JB having spray tan applied and getting his hair teased. Trump...very easy.

And not f***ing up tomorrow may be as existential for our country as it was for Alan Shepard.

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You're so right. I'm on pins and needles already. My heart goes out to the entire Team.

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I love the prayer! I know Joe is a religious man, maybe he'll recite this!

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Perhaps Joe WILL. We know he’s not averse to salty language after all. Upon passage of the ACA, he told President Obama that it was “a big F’ng deal”. 👍

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Yup! We Irish are known for salty language!

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Certainly I’m not the only one who watched the Edward’s video and was certain it was a doppelgänger for Trump debate prep!! I can so see him going through the same routine

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I think tfg would be crankier!

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Steve, what a great video and 'prayer' to prep the viewers for this debate. We needed that today!

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