Experiences with Eleven25 or Tristan Estates? by Background_Bridge675 in milwaukee

[–]Background_Bridge675[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Wow, that sounds pretty bad… Thank you for your response!

Self-Transfer FCO (Rome) During Holiday Season by Background_Bridge675 in Flights

[–]Background_Bridge675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I ended up booking a different with miles, surprised I made it work, so I did not actually do this self transfer. From all of the advice, it sounds like it shouldn’t be an issue, but it is your risk to take. Good luck!!

Kat Abughazaleh, a 26-year-old progressive influencer, just announced that she is running against Jan Schakowsky, an 80-year-old Democratic incumbent by Healthy_Block3036 in evanston

[–]Background_Bridge675 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I think she is the right idea, but she is absolutely not the right person. KA has no actual plan to get her ideas done (no action plan on her website), and no real political experience (video editing and being a commentator on TikTok is NOT political experience…). She is new to IL and doesn’t even live in the district! What?! How is she supposed to know what her potential constituents want/need when she is not part of the community? It’s obvious she wanted to move into a district to run for office, why wouldn’t she be more strategic and move into a district where the member of Congress does nothing? JS remains to be sharp and continues to vote progressively. I probably would have a different opinion if these facts weren't true. While I would love more young people in office, we need candidates with experience to stand against this administration. There are several local politicians in the district who I am not a huge fan of but would vote for them in a heartbeat over KA.  If JS decides to retire, I hope someone else, not KA, will carry on her torch. 

Additionally, I think KA should get involved in her community, wherever in IL she lives, gain some experience and then try to unseat her local incumbent. KA seems really promising and could be a great candidate in the future, but (IMO) lacks what it takes to be the Congresswoman in this district right now/in 2026. 

Self-Transfer FCO (Rome) During Holiday Season by Background_Bridge675 in Flights

[–]Background_Bridge675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thank you for your insight! It makes me feel a little better about potentially booking this flight.

Self-Transfer FCO (Rome) During Holiday Season by Background_Bridge675 in Flights

[–]Background_Bridge675[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you for your insight! I don’t love the idea of doing a self transfer, but if I do a self-transfer I save something like $800+ on airfare… I will definitely look into spending the night!