@barney@mas.to Wow! I have the power to alter the outcome of the presidential election by posting on the fediverse. I never knew I had such influence. I guess the Biden campaign (or maybe even the Trump campaign) will be contacting me shortly to discuss my concerns and ask what they can do to earn my support. It will be *amazing* - the first time a presidential candidate has come to California for any reason besides fundraising off the millionaires in Hollywood and Silicon valley.

Do you think we can talk about forest management or flood control? Maybe how to transition, Chevron, our states largest private employer away from fossil fuel production without destroying the economy in the central valley. Maybe we could make sure that California growers get included in the next Farm Bill, or maybe help with funding for the first high speed rail line in the US.

Too much to ask? Ok, how about just a plan to ensure women's health care rights in all 50 states or a firm plan to meet the US obligations under the Paris Climate agreement.