https://www.alternet.org/biden-sharp-press-conference/Yeah I mean any sane person who watched it last night knew he did a good job. He had a few quips (as he ALWAYS had in the past, even 10 years ago), but the CONTENT of his answers were incredibly solid, and he clearly has a strong grasp of the issues (unlike Trump who just rambles about utter nonsense like his crowd sizes). Good to see rational people agreed with me last night.

*Yawn*

Pasta Sauce recipe

Ingredients:

1 pound sweet Italian sausage, sliced

3/4 pound lean ground beef

1/2 cup minced onion

2 cloves garlic, crushed

1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes

2 (6 ounce) cans tomato paste

2 (6.5 ounce) cans tomato sauce

1/2 cup water

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 1/2 teaspoons dried basil

1/2 teaspoon fennel seed

1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

1/2 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper

How to Make: In a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, cook the sausage, beef, onion, and garlic until well browned; drain fat. Stir in crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, tomato sauce, and water. Mix in sugar and season with basil, fennel seed, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer 1 1/2 hours, stirring occasionally.

Not sure, was waffling about making a thread about this (one that would get ignored) but I was going to advocate to the majority right-leaning posters:

- We're running out of liberals here. Just saying, we're approaching none. Might cut some of the remaining ones a little more slack than usual, at least with going in dirty and personal from the get go. Not that anyone has here (Polaris' yawn is appropriate, that recipe is good too, always up for some cooking tips).

- It's one thing when someone's deranged, off their meds or a 1* poster like nypat. No need to play nice with that but here -- okay, well, OP might have a different take, but try to consider a lot of liberals right now are having a tough time. Maybe more emotional than usual. Some of these threads might be more about self-assurance than anything.

Just my $0.02, OP isn't a bad guy I don't think, he's dealing with loss and his emotions in his own way. He's not flooding the forums or anything, just having a rough week or two.

The fennel is really key in this, makes a killer sauce

8 Tips for Coming Out to Your Parents
If you have thought through the pros and cons of coming out to your parents, have decided you feel safe and are are ready to have the conversation, here are a few tips that may help:

1. Choose Timing That Works Best for You & for Them
For an important conversation like this one, it can help to pick a time and place that is free of distractions to talk, possibly when your parents are in a reasonably good mood. If your mom just got home from work and is super stressed out, it might be better to plan for a weekend morning when everyone is more relaxed. Or, you may want to say it more spontaneously when the moment feels right.

2. Remember It Is an Ongoing Process
Coming out to your parents can be a big deal, and at the same time is a journey that continues after you have that first conversation. As time goes on, your parents will hopefully learn more and gain more support themselves, so they can show up for you in ways that are helpful. In the meantime, you may also grow more confident in who you are and be more open to talking to them about it. Be patient if things feel a bit awkward at first.

3. Manage Your Expectations
There is no way to know exactly what your parents will say, or how surprised they may be. While you have probably been thinking about this a lot, chances are that your parents have not been, so it may catch them off guard. Remember your goals in sharing this with them, and manage your expectations, as it may not go 100% according to plan.

4. Direct Them to Some Educational Material
If your parents need more information and LGBTQ+ resources, telling them about a group like PFLAG–an organization dedicated to supporting families of LGBTQ+ people–may be beneficial. Maybe they will want to get involved in advocacy, join a local chapter to meet other parents, or just learn more about how they can support you.

5. Be Clear About Who They Can/Cannot Tell
Let your parents know if you are not ready to come out to others, such as friends or grandparents. Hopefully, you can trust your parents to respect your boundaries and your decision to not come out to those people. The reality is that this will be beyond your control, and parents do make mistakes. Because of this, it is a good idea to cope ahead of time. Still, it is still necessary to be clear about your boundaries, and explain why they are important.

6. Practice Self-Soothing
Even if all goes according to plan, this conversation with parents can be a difficult one. What are some things you can do before, during, and after to check in with yourself and practice self-soothing? For example, to relax beforehand; can you take a shower while listening to your favorite music, or work on a painting? During the talk, maybe you want to have a fidget toy with you, or wear a lucky sweatshirt that makes you feel more comfortable. Can you plan to call a trusted friend or watch your favorite movie right after?

7. Empathize With Your Parents
Remember that, even if your parents are part of the LGBTQ+ community themselves, they may not be expecting this conversation. Consider how they are feeling, too. Perhaps they are feeling a bit intimidated, because they are not as educated as you about being transgender, or maybe they are feeling relieved and excited. Maybe they don’t know how they feel yet—their emotions can be as varied as yours have been on this journey.

8. Go Easy on Yourself
You are a human being, and so are your parents; coming out does not have to go perfectly. Try to go easy on yourself if you get flustered; or, if you feel like you weren’t able to come out exactly as you had planned or how you saw it in a movie. It’s okay. What really matters is that your identity is valid, and you deserve to feel loved and supported exactly as you are.

So you're saying that 99% of the people who watched it are irrational then?

I bet Vice President Trump was really pleased with how Biden handled President Putin of the Ukraine!
Look.


Anyways.

Potato Soup Recipe

Potatoes
Chicken stock
S&P and seasonings

Smash potatoes or cube them, add chicken stock and seasonings and let simmer for 2 hours.

So sharp.. . Vice president trump..

Lmaoooooooo