Good day c99%. leastwise hope it is for y'all. The inspiration for this open thread comes from many of the fascinating posts floating about this place lately. I can't say much new, as most of the hot button issues have already been aired out. We know where most stand in relation to them.

I voted at 7 AM at a church down the street near my home in West Los Angeles. I had a nice, chilly walk to to the voting site. I was fifth in line. The line got long behind me.