Ask PR anything cuz I'm sheltering in place.

[All Along The Watchtower]

State's orders.

[FEMA Camp Administrator]

So hard to tell these days. Where are you between liberalism and socialism?

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

what would you say is the single most distinctive thing about California, relative to the nation as a whole?

[All Along The Watchtower]

So hard to tell these days. Where are you between liberalism and socialism?

Hard for me to tell myself.

A more serious answer: If I had to describe my worldview, it’d be something like: democratic socialist at heart, liberal in values, but with a growing (conservative??) appreciation of the limits of liberalism and its discontents.

I am more skeptical/apprehensive of “the Left” as a whole these days, and I blame some of the more Online activist New New Left for defining the campaign of Bernie Sanders - if not the whole contemporary Left-of-the-Democratic Party “project” itself - in an obnoxious way that helped sink Sanders’s presidential campaign this year.

Furthermore, I am increasingly convinced that the anti-imperialism of fools (think Tulsi Gabbard and her fans) are,  in their own way, as evil as Nazis — with the key difference being that the Nazis are easier to identify and they’re not as capable of smuggling in Assad/Putin apologetics via themes that appeal to those on the Left whom are aggressively opposed to the horrors of US imperialism (read: everyone on the Left).

Also, I have no patience for people, Left or Right, who start  talking about the Zionist/Israeli lobby in Washington - if anything, it’s much more accurate to state that political actors in the US have pushed Israeli politics to the Right. Benjamin Netanyahu is basically a Republican Party politician wearing the hat of Israeli Prime Minister.

On a more personal note: I find myself more willing to read and listen to people I disagree with, even strongly, though I’m still working on that. I don’t like laziness in argument or ad hominem attacks, which I think many of the most politically engaged people on all sides of any issue have gotten worse on, especially Online — and I admit my own culpability for contributing to this at times.

Basically, this is where I’m at right now. I’m sure I missed some things, so feel free to ask follow-up questions.

[All Along The Watchtower]

what would you say is the single most distinctive thing about California, relative to the nation as a whole?

Our historical newness as the largest state in the Union, with major metropolitan centers defined by industries and cultures that pride themselves as being futuristic and cutting edge, whether in the South of the state (Hollywood) or the North (Silicon Valley). All of this has happened within the last century. Compare to the Northeast.

The second factor here is that we’re geographically separated from most of the country, both in population and in population density. And our major metropolises are looking out to the Pacific Ocean, smugly turning our backs on the rest of the country. How dare we!

And yes, you can check out any time you like, but you can never leave.

[The Free North]

If you were going to move to a non-english speaking country, which one would it be and why.

[Okay, maybe Mike Johnson is a competent parliamentarian.]

Rank the Governors of California from Ronnie onwards.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

San Jose or San Diego?

[Meclazine for Israel]

What is your favourite film from the 1990's?

Do you make an effort to go to the theatre for upcoming movies that you are looking forward to.

[All Along The Watchtower]

If you were going to move to a non-english speaking country, which one would it be and why.

I can’t answer this question for the foreseeable future because reasons.

[All Along The Watchtower]

Rank the Governors of California from Ronnie onwards.

From best to worst

 Jerry (both times)




















Gavin

Arnold
Gray

George



Ronnie




Pete

[All Along The Watchtower]

San Jose or San Diego?

The one I’m more familiar with.

[All Along The Watchtower]

What is your favourite film from the 1990's?

Do you make an effort to go to the theatre for upcoming movies that you are looking forward to.

1. Even though it’s not a “great” film, Space Jam for nostalgic childhood reasons.

2. Not anymore!

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

[All Along The Watchtower]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

The first Halo game.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

The first Halo game.

are you familiar with Half-Life or Portal?

[All Along The Watchtower]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

The first Halo game.

are you familiar with Half-Life or Portal?

Yes.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

The first Halo game.

are you familiar with Half-Life or Portal?

Yes.

which of the two do you like better and why?

[All Along The Watchtower]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

The first Halo game.

are you familiar with Half-Life or Portal?

Yes.

which of the two do you like better and why?

Half-Life only because I’ve played it more.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What is your favorite video game ever made?

The first Halo game.

are you familiar with Half-Life or Portal?

Yes.

which of the two do you like better and why?

Half-Life only because I’ve played it more.

I guess that's fair.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Do you like SimCity?

[All Along The Watchtower]

Do you like SimCity?

Haven’t played in many years. :/

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

Do you like SimCity?

Haven’t played in many years. :/

Cities Skylines?

[All Along The Watchtower]

Do you like SimCity?

Haven’t played in many years. :/

Cities Skylines?

Nope.

[President Punxsutawney Phil]

What other games have you played?