@AuthorGFAllen I used to think this. Now I've realized it's because I wasn't engaged enough in what was happening. 2024 will be an iconic year in music history, as are many in other decades too.
Quite a lot, as the Roman Republic served as the example for my country America and its institutions, and was the inspiration for Megalopolis. My fascination with the Roman Republic is based on the struggle between the political parties during which the interest of the Republic yielded to the ambitions of a few powerful men who espoused the aims of political parties to establish their own fortunes and authority by relying upon armed forces to achieve those ends, dealing the final blow to a constitution already tottering to its fall.
@tbonier The other thing you’re ignoring here was how far off all polls were in 2016 and 2020. Hillary and Biden were up 7-10 in WI, PA, and WI—so I assume he’s factoring in Trump’s historic underpolling. If the same thing happens, Harris loses, which I feel she will (as a dem).
@SeanFennessey@TheBigPic Love the podcast, as always. On SING SING, re: weird release strategy. Any chance they’re playing the CODA playbook? Under the radar Aug release, low profile to get SAG ensemble nom, then push hard for a late-breaking “discovery” win. I think it’s the frontrunner to win best pic.
@SwagSamuraiX@sentientcreati2@GoodPoliticGuy Last point to make of what you will… it is impressive Tim Walz won a traditionally red district to get elected to the house. But moderate Amy Klobuchar won the same district by a wider margin. I prefer Walz in many ways. But I play to win, particularly against Trump.
@SwagSamuraiX@sentientcreati2@GoodPoliticGuy You have to do both—activate the base and expand the big unwieldy tent necessary for a dem to win nationally. The base appears very activated atm. I would prefer a Kelly or Walz in office. I also understand the electoral logic of Shapiro.
I get the frustration too. 🤷♂️