[KittenClaws]

I’ve been a fan of the dystopian novel since reading “The Stand” in the late 70’s. Its author, Stephen King has disappointed me because I never figured him as a derp, but he is. (I’m thinking it is due to his accident, but that’s another story, and not what I’m addressing)

The dystopian novel intrigued me because 1) the hero always rose above the current societal norms to throw off his chains ( farenheight 451) 2) the hero never took on the chains and chose fight (the stand) or, 3) the hero, after many travails and trials overcame whatever disaster befell them (one second after).

Or maybe, I was always intrigued by the dystopian novel because deep down, I knew I’d be living it.

[little jeremiah]

I always felt since early adolescence that some social/etc cataclysm would happen in my lifetime. I never watched horror movies or liked books about horror shows because reality was bad enough. (Had my own share of horror shows.)

BTW this is nice. :-D Pelousi doesn’t have the votes. But I am confused. Did the entire budget pass both houses? The thing that keeps funding the government?

https://www.theepochtimes.com/mkt_breakingnews/pelosi-delays-infrastructure-vote-amid-democrat-infighting-more-time-is-needed_4028526.html

Pelosi Delays Infrastructure Vote Amid Democrat Infighting: ‘More Time Is Needed’

[little jeremiah]

It was signed. Funds govrot until Dec. 3.