On showing deference: I walk a lot, and often encounter women on my walks. If they make eye contact, I give a small nod of my head to them, as one might when tipping a hat. Most women I encounter see… (View Post)

Sean_F said: "I'm unconvinced that life is worse for young people than in the sixties, seventies, or eighties. If you don't vote, there's not much point complaining that things ar… (View Post)

Here's a discussion of the likely Social Security increase, with actual numbers: https://www.marketwatch.com/story/how-big-a-social-security-cola-can-retirees-expect-in-2023-11661615640 (Correct… (View Post)

There may be another thing helping the Democrats -- a possible decrease in inflation in the US. The decrease in gas prices gets the most publicity: "For the twelfth consecutive week, the nation’… (View Post)

rcs1000 said: "You being embarrassed about carrying a certain book in public is not the same as attempting to ban it." Well, on some campuses, being seen carrying that book could endanger o… (View Post)