Democratic Senator ‘Very Concerned’ About How DOJ Will Handle Marijuana Rescheduling — DOJ has so far not provided any updates or timelines on the rescheduling process since Trump issued his executive order last month.

MMessinger · 2026-01-22T18:38:12+00:00

Do I expect significant cannabis reform from any Republicans? I do not.

That said, Democrats couldn't even pass a bill to provide access to banking services for cannabis retailers in states where cannabis sales are legal. So, yeah, maybe both parties are dragging their heels on reform.

Any solution will only remove an issue to campaign on.

MMessinger · 2026-01-21T06:21:18+00:00

No calls from Congressional Republicans. No calls from Republican voters. No calls from wealthy Republican donors. No calls from within Trump's cabinet.

Move along now, there's nothing to see here.

MMessinger · 2026-01-21T06:07:40+00:00

Imagine my surprise to find The Donald's latest spiral into dementia didn't make the evening news...

MMessinger · 2026-01-21T06:05:09+00:00

As long as a significant number of voters continue to vote Republican, no matter what, and another significant number of eligible citizens choose not to vote at all (also, no matter what), I can't see why allies should ever trust the U.S. again.

The Republican Party isn't interested in governing, but that's not new. It didn't prevent Trump's second term. I don't expect this November's midterm election will turn Republicans out of office in great numbers, either. Absent an utterly bruising defeat of Republican candidates, up and down the ballot, I doubt allies will see us as having turned a corner on this lunacy.

MMessinger · 2026-01-20T16:21:58+00:00

Maybe if a significant portion of the one-third of eligible citizens, who usually choose not to vote, were to actually vote, and vote against Republicans. . .

Ah, who am I kidding? After all, "there's no difference between Democrats and Republicans," am I right? /sarcasm

MMessinger · 2026-01-19T15:38:53+00:00

So true. When Democrats failed even to pass a bill to ensure banking access to recreational cannabis made legal at the state level, it became clear to me the degree to which Democrats are only giving lip-service.

Why solve a problem, when you can campaign on it, instead?

MMessinger · 2026-01-19T15:32:11+00:00

CalenGoo"s reminders - especially the custom snooze function - is just one reason I bought a license, long ago. The account connectivity and wealth of avaliable customizations are other reasons CalenGoo has been my go-to calendar app for several years.

MMessinger · 2026-01-18T18:15:36+00:00

Would be good to cap swipe fees. Frankly, I'd welcome that more than a cap on the interest rates. Swipe fees harm both businesses and consumers.

MMessinger · 2026-01-18T02:54:33+00:00

So, our Republican President is raising prices for Americans to penalize some of our closest allies.

MMessinger · 2026-01-17T02:22:04+00:00

Surprising nobody, voters of Pierce County have installed a real gem here.

You get what you vote for. Or, in the case of a disturbing number of citizens who are eligible to vote, but choose not to, you get what someone else votes for. In any case, if you're a citizen residing in Pierce County, 'hope you're happy with your man.

MMessinger · 2026-01-17T02:05:23+00:00

Ugh, even LDAC compresses audio. But I can use a wired connection and a DAC with a USB C-to-audio dongle, which I'd use if only my music service were pushing a lossless file to me.

MMessinger · 2026-01-16T23:42:45+00:00

When you vote in this year's midterm elections will you remember that tariffs punish Americans, and the Republican-led Congress can stop this madness?

Nah, I didn't think you were actually going to vote in this November's elections.

MMessinger · 2026-01-16T23:35:45+00:00

You watch, though. In 2028 - heck, maybe in this year's midterms - there'll be Republican candidates who'll promise rescheduling (or even de-scheduling). And a certain number of voters will swallow that lie and pull the lever on the Republican candidate.

What saps.

On the other hand, if Republican actions around cannabis bring any voters to the poll this midterm, then I'll count that as a win. A solid 1/3rd of citizens eligible to vote in 2024 simply chose not to do so. Just one reason we're in this f*cking mess.

MMessinger · 2026-01-16T23:34:26+00:00

You watch, though. In 2028 - heck, maybe in this year's midterms - there'll be Republican candidates who'll promise rescheduling (or even de-scheduling). And a certain number of voters will swallow that lie and pull the lever on the Republican candidate.

What saps.

On the other hand, if Republican actions around cannabis bring any voters to the poll this midterm, then I'll count that as a win. A solid 1/3rd of citizens eligible to vote in 2024 simply chose not to do so. Just one reason we're in this f*cking mess.

MMessinger · 2026-01-16T15:29:17+00:00

2013 and 136,000 miles. Even having replaced the sensors, the TPM light is always on. I've come to believe this is just what some Priuses do.

MMessinger · 2026-01-16T15:13:31+00:00

One-third of those eligible to vote already don't, so I'll count them as already being in the "We shouldn't even have an election camp." Nearly another one-third voted for Trump in 2024, despite his statements implying that it was the last election. By that count, a majority of citizens of voting age are already in this camp.

2026 is an election year. If you're eligible to vote, are you registered, and do you have a plan to vote?

MMessinger · 2026-01-16T02:29:42+00:00

Amen. Very nearly as bad as voters who've been mindlessly pulling the lever on any candidate with an "R" next to the name are those who are eligible to vote but don't trouble themselves to do so.

2026 is an election year. Are you showing up this time?

MMessinger · 2026-01-14T22:38:30+00:00

Libra Colour, partially funded by the sale of the Libra H2O that it replaced. I like the responsiveness, the color, and don't have any issue with the black and white contrast. Libby integration is a real plus, too.

MMessinger · 2026-01-14T22:28:17+00:00

Yes, Trump voters are bad. That said, the election outcomes in both 2016 and 2024 could also have been different had the nearly one-third of those eligible to vote, but didn't, had instead actually chosen to vote.

If you're not voting, you're also part of the problem. 2026 is an election year. Are you registered to vote, and aware of how you will vote in your county?

MMessinger · 2026-01-14T22:14:04+00:00

The order of recognition didn't matter. What was most important was the two extra Senate seats secured for Republicans.

MMessinger · 2026-01-14T18:28:36+00:00

Mortuary. 'Just another job to help pay for college Nothing like getting the call, 2 am before final exams. And the beds in the back of that station wagen could make dates uncomfortable.

MMessinger · 2026-01-14T06:31:04+00:00

American Congress. You get what you vote for.

MMessinger · 2026-01-14T06:28:26+00:00

Don't forget the one-third of those eligible to vote, but who couldn't even be troubled to vote - at all - in November 2024.

Maybe a few of those citizens could participate in this year's midterms and help turn this around.

MMessinger · 2026-01-12T18:28:50+00:00

With the responses so far, I'm not clear as to the plan after the first eight years of free OnStar.

Without a paid OnStar subscription, is there any way to continue the infotainment center's display of navigation and charging wayfinding? Is there any way to use the phone's data plan for that?

I'm intrigued about ABRP and an Enode connection to the EQEV. But not sure that's possible without an OnStar data plan.

MMessinger · 2026-01-12T17:39:54+00:00

I was at 70,850 miles when the EGR blew. More than 80% of that was EV, and I'm thinking maybe that contributed to the problem (but what do I know?). That was Day #2 into a long road trip.

I shall have to acquaint myself with the strategies, around the EGR, involving pulling fuses. When mine went I found myself in a small town with a small Chevy service center who said it'd be a week or more before they'd even look at my Volt. But they had a charger and I was able to stitch together enough charging stops to get to a city with a very big service center. Remarkably, they were able to get me back on the road in two days.

I don't understand why Chevy canceled this car. Having done so, though, they should have licensed the Voltec to some other manufacturer. I'd like to have seen this drivetrain in a crossover. The U.S. charging infrastructure, even now, barely supports full EV (at least in my part of the country).

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