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For context, he has been in Congress in 1989, serving the Bronx. He has a primary challenger from the left and was at an event last week in the Bronx talking to the borough president. He really wanted to speak, but there was a long list of speakers. Then he said, "If I didn’t have a primary I wouldn’t care.” The borough president responded, "Don't do that to me. We're not going to do this, we're not politicizing. Everybody's got a primary, you know?" He released a statement later: "In the context of running for reelection, I thought it was important for people to know where I stand, that's why I asked to speak. Of course I care deeply about what's happening in this country, that's what I wanted to convey. I love the Bronx, grew up in the Bronx and lived here all my life. I would not have tried to impose on the Borough President if I didn't think it was important." I can see the most generous interpretation, that he wouldn't be so insistent if he wasn't in a competitive race. And I'm sure internally, anyone would think that. But considering the purpose of the event (I think it had to do with the protests in the Bronx), it's pretty tone deaf.

Humble and a sense of humor. Watch Obama greet former presidents and watch how Bush reacts to Obama. I always remind people of how bad Bush was and connect the dots from his daddy's "rah rah America, ACLU is unpatriotic because they don't want the pledge in schools" and Bush II's "rah rah America, Cleland and Saddam, Kerry is a wuss" stuff as part of a long path to what got us to Trump. But the "I'd like to have a beer with Bush" persona is real.

Exactly. But it didn't happen last year so it's easier to forgive.

Bush is popular because of his personality since he's easy to get along with, and such a personality shines. It was harder during the Bush years starting around 2004 when his popularity started to sink (though high enough to beat Kerry) because no amount of personality could save him from a terrible Katrina response, a war that cost mountains of lives senselessly, and politics that helped pave the way for Trump. I can, and have, talked to people about how I think Trump is a hideous, terrible president but hasn't quite measured up to Bush's level of awfulness due to policies alone (though at least Bush was more open toward immigrants and signed a big campaign-finance bill into law), and I did say that Trump keeps doing his best to top Bush on the bad president scale. And usually people, including independents with whom I speak, will point that Bush wasn't trying to be as divisive and hateful as Trump. And yes, his rhetoric was better. Yes, Bush is better to people than Trump as was evident with the seamless transition to Obama who campaigned on changing the course of the country from Bush's disastrous policies. And yes, as crazy as it is to think since we were polarized in the 2000s, Bush actually worked with Democrats. People just don't think along the lines of forever hating a president, which is why most former presidents become more popular after leaving office. We can only hope the same won't be said for Trump since people hated him before.

Persona 5 Royal I must be close to 50 hours in and it feels so good to be back in this world with these characters. There's been plenty of new content, but apparently, there's much I haven't seen. I know nothing about it so I'm looking forward to the surprises.

Murkowski brushes off Trump's threat to campaign against her after she said she's unsure if she'll vote for Trump: Colin Powell endorsed Obama in 08 and 12 and voted for Hillary in 16, all in October, but I've never seen him endorse this early. He also admonished Congressional Republicans.

You're just making things up to get me in trouble :P

LeBron James responds to Laura Ingraham after she said Drew Brees is entitled to his opinion, must have some worth, and her guest says he's a good Christian man, while she told LeBron to shut up and dribble for having his opinion.

Do I have permission?

I'm starting to think FF7R's soundtrack is the soundtrack of the generation.

Okay, I'll bite: Why is it so puzzling that their games are great and people then think they're great? His user name is Bloodporne; I'm sure he doesn't think scores for that were inflated. They're the only developer that you say this for, and being talented developers with a healthy publishing pipeline when working outside of WWS is never your first thought. It's conspiracy theories involving reviewers along with conspiracy theories that Sony is paying Epic to lie about the PS5. It's weird. Do you think Nintendo's scores are inflated? Rockstar? CD Projekt RED?

I can't wait for the games reveal.

People do really creative stuff, and there's a steady flow of content. It's great to pick up and play in short bursts, and if you want to make something, the sky's the limit. I play it every now and again and some of the creations are really impressive. It's worth it, especially for that price.

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Not to poke fun, but it's ironic to say that about the US and not realize more protests are happening outside the US.

Cynics are weird though I'm sure he felt aroused posting that. Example: Shawn Layden, formerly of Sony, talked about the Pulse Shooting at E3 2016 and how the company stood four-square with the LGBTQ community. He actually attends Pride parades. Plenty of these people are human and actually care about shit, and as we see on any message board, poor/middle class fuckers will still be on the wrong side of history.

Am I missing something???

wat I've seen nothing but glowing previews every time people get a chance to play it. Is the controversy story-related (haven't read a thing)?

6/1 UPDATE: https://www.gamespot.com/articles/the-last-of-us-part-2-preview-shockingly-ruthless/1100-6477918/ https://metro.co.uk/2020/06/01/last-us-part-2-hands-preview-love-hate-seattle-12787736/ https://www.standard.co.uk/tech/gaming/last-of-us-part-2-first-impressions-ellie-a4456301.html https://www.theverge.com/21274923/the-last-of-us-part-2-accessibility-features-naughty-dog-interview-ps4 https://www.gamereactor.eu/the-last-of-us-part-ii-final-impressions/ https://www.trustedreviews.com/reviews/the-last-of-us-2 https://www.pushsquare.com/news/2020/06/hands_on_the_last_of_us_2s_firefights_are_fraught_uncomfortable_fantastic https://www.eurogamer.net/articles/2020-06-01-new-enemies-new-abilities-and-new-details-hands-on-with-the-last-of-us-part-2