Just One Thing: No 2nd Debate (for now at least)
Politics is so much fun because people surprise you all the time. For example, after Tuesday night’s debate, which I thought Kamala Harris won convincingly though I also think the election remains essentially a toss-up, I predicted that Harris wouldn’t want another debate and probably Trump wouldn’t either but might feel like he needed one. But the Harris team immediately called for a second Harris-Trump debate and on Thursday, Trump said definitively that he would not debate her again because, according to him, only the losing prizefighter wants a rematch and he thinks he won. Of course Team Harris will say he’s afraid though I don’t think that line of attack will move any votes. And I don’t think Trump is actually afraid but given what happened Tuesday maybe he should be.
Trump rules out another presidential debate against Harris (bbc.com)
CU vs CSU
A couple of thoughts: It's amazing how Coach Deion "Prime" Sanders has so far been able to keep up the media excitement around the University of Colorado football team even though they've seem to have proven that they're just not good despite having a few extremely talented players (including Prime's sons.) Last I checked, Colorado is a 7.5 point favorite in this weekend's Rocky Mountain Showdown, which is being held in Fort Collins for the first time in 28 years. Colorado has been dominant in the series, winning about 3/4 of the 90+ games between the two, but last year it took CU double overtime to win 43-35.
CU Buffs football at Colorado State Rams: TV channel, time, what to know (kdvr.com)
If you're into bobbleheads, the National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum is releasing a limited edition bobblehead for this rivalry...learn more here. If you're looking to buy one, keep an eye out for a website pop-up offering a 10% discount: Colorado vs. Colorado State Football Rivalry Bobblehead (Presale) – National Bobblehead HOF Store (bobbleheadhall.com)
CU vs CSU new limited edition bobblehead availablePhoto: National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum
Today's Guests
Bill O'Reilly was for many years the top host on Cable News. He's also the author of many best-sellers in the "Killing" series, and he's now moving on to a new "Confronting" series, the first of which is "Confronting the Presidents." Bill also hosts the No Spin News at BillOReilly.com.
Bill O'Reilly | No Spin News (billoreilly.com)
Al Pitrelli is a true rock star. He's played with many of the biggest names in rock 'n roll and has for nearly 30 years now been the musical director of the insanely successful Trans-Siberian Orchestra which will play 4 shows in Colorado (2 in Denver and 2 in CO Springs) on November 16 and 17. It's a new show called "The Lost Christmas Eve." Al's a fascinating guy whom I've had the pleasure to spend a little time talking with in person after a show. A true student of music as well, and the father of a gaggle of kids including two sons who serve in the Navy and Coast Guard. TSO's last tour generated over a million dollars for local charities around the country due to the band's policy of giving at least $1 per ticket sold to charity.
You can get tickets for the shows here: Trans-Siberian Orchestra | Tour
Other Stuff
Wow, when even Jake Tapper criticizes you (as a Democrat) for dodging, you know you're dodging.
I think the thing that I'm most angry about regarding the wolf "reintroduction" is that the use of government to force these gorgeous creatures on an unwilling citizenry has me almost cheering when one of them dies. And I should NOT feel that way about such a magnificent animal. 3rd reintroduced wolf found dead; 2nd this month | FOX31 Denver (kdvr.com)
It appears that political gambling is now legal in the US, though the CFTC is appealing the ruling: Federal judge allows prediction market Kalshi to offer betting on upcoming US elections | CNN Business
Exclusive | Election Betting Is Going Mainstream After Major Brokerage Gets on Board - WSJ
I'd like to know too: Former top Clinton Adviser Calls on ABC to Launch Internal Probe into Whether Debate was Rigged - The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari (foreigndesknews.com)
What's your take? 3D-printed guns are back, and this time they are unstoppable | WIRED
Do you agree or do you think she’s just cranky? Opinion: Overpriced Denver restaurants overhyped, prices too high (denverpost.com)
I owe you this from yesterday: Kroenke lays groundwork for massive revamp at Denver's Ball Arena - Axios Denver
Some random stuff I didn't get to earlier in the week:
New Titanic expedition finds lost bronze ‘Diana of Versailles’ statue | The Titanic | The Guardian
Belding man chugs 24oz of ranch in 13 seconds, wins contest | wzzm13.com
The issue that won't go away: North Dakota judge rules state abortion ban unconstitutional (axios.com)
Here in Colorado, of course, the political pressure is the opposite directly from in ND: Colorado Amendment 79: A constitutional right to abortion | Elections | denvergazette.com
For reference, see section 50 which would be repealed by the Amendment: Article 5 :: Colorado Constitution :: Colorado Law :: US Law :: Justia
The craziest part of this is not the idea that they ever thought political statements were a good idea but rather that they think such statements "offer emotional support" to people on campus. Talk about "white fragility"... Penn joins Harvard in ending socio-political statements (thehill.com)
Pretty good safety results from Waymo (basically Google's self-driving-vehicle project): Human drivers are to blame for most serious Waymo collisions (understandingai.org)
Texas must not be permitted to get away with this. It cannot be allowed for a state to persecute (or prosecute) Americans for traveling to another state to do something that's legal in that other state. This is tyranny. Texas sues to block federal rule protecting health records of women crossing state lines for abortions - CBS Texas (cbsnews.com)
Today's Videos
Excellent advice for the perma-scrollers in your world
OMG
A perfect song to end this cluster*** of a political week