[Mari Mack Music] Bittersweet Beats

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HBO Max

EARTH Wind and Fire documentary. 9 pm.

CA Ballot Counting Continues

I find it odd that my politically attentive friends keep stating that Mahan and Porter "should have dropped out weeks ago," instead of the 50+ candidates who diverted 168,000+ votes; despite the fact Swalwell and Yee DID drop out, tens of thousands voters still cast ballots for them. 

Our system needs more civil and effective communication around our democratic process overall. We should not allow corporations to finance elections, or depend upon some so called "benevolent billionaires" to rescue our democracy.

Ranked choice voting would help ease the anxiety around elections, as would an equal playing field. 

Maybe it is our mindset about money in every aspect of life, not just politics, that needs adjusting. Is it a means to an end, or a beginning? 

-- M 

source: 

CalMatters.org