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One thing I'm trying to establish is CJ's willingness to talk/work with people he doesn't entirely agree with. It's the mark of a truly great politician more interested in results than in getting reelected. If Tip O'Neill and Ronald Reagan were able to come together when it was important for the American public, why can't our current leaders do the same?
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I can guarantee CJ will NOT embellish his resume. Hell, he may forget to include some things. CJ's politics and mine are not exactly the same, I think I'm a bit more liberal than he is. Because of hw I want him to come across, I've had him say and support some things I never would. As for our previous president, I do support some of what he espoused but it didn't move the needle with he. He's just a horrible human who should be locked away until he dies.
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LOL - I think I'll have them keep borrowing the neighbors' catamaran instead of buying their own. Cheaper and easier. We'll find out why del Toro was so interested in his relationships with military personnel in the next chapter. I've enjoyed tracking your binge reading of the series, and I'm glad you're caught up so you feel comfortable commenting. However, you skipped a couple of short stories. You may want to check these out.
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Just you wait until he and Owen sit down with Spike. We'll find out a bit more about Cuba. And of course, at some point we'll tag along when he goes exploring and day drinking in Havana.
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Yep. Next chapter we'll see him deal with a military big shot, and Spike.
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I get bored with stories that spend inordinate amounts of time exploring one topic, so I try to mix it up. Who says you can't discuss serious matters even when you're having a good time. And I hope you notice both Mr. Fanning and Ms. Parker, they sought him out. With Jen, he even looked at her father for guidance. Maybe those two years at the State Department taught him a bit about diplomacy.
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Thanks, bud. My primary goal has always been to entertain readers, and that's one reason for the abundant humor in my stories. Now that he and Owen have a plan for future political involvement, I'm trying to explore what he believes some more. When he runs for office, he'll have to articulate those beliefs and convince voters to support him.
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You just like it when CJ tees off on idiots. Speaking of teeing off, next chapter CJ I tried to differentiate how CJ dealt with an older individual and someone even younger than him. His admission he was at one point as naive as Jen, means he's sufficiently self-aware to recognize he can be forceful at times and needs to rein in his aggression. We'll see a bit more of him trashing someone, then admitting he might have gone too far. With age comes wisdom as long as he's willing to admit mistakes and learn from them.
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Unsure of where his expectations came from—maybe an old movie or TV show—what they encountered when the shuttle dropped them off was far from what CJ envisioned. He had imagined a sandy beach, a bonfire, and coolers full of beer. Maybe a couple of Labradors or Golden Retrievers running around, chasing a ball or a Frisbee. He had not bothered to figure out the cooking part. Instead, they were confronted by a sanitized, upscale version of what his mind conjured. While Owen went to the bar—a
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Richard's death saddens me. He read my stories religiously, and I enjoyed our exchanges in the comment section and later in private messages. He last visited my profile page last Friday (maybe the one before.) It was a ritual whenever I posted anything. He preferred to read complete stories and as soon as I posted a chapter with The End at the bottom of the page, his reactions were swift. A minor one, but that was one of the reasons I've concentrated on shorter stories lately. He and Will Hawkins in Brazil--who hasn't been around for a while and I fear has passed--followed the same approach and made me smile frequently. You shall be missed, Ancient Richard. Thanks for sharing the information @northie
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Yep. I think the mountain on the right's the one with the giant statue of Christ at the summit.
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I never knew that line was in until I watched the video. Although the song refers to the New York City club (the hottest club north of Havana,) I read it was inspired by Copacabana Beach in Rio. Obviously just the name.
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LMAO, the clambake will be interesting. CJ and Owen interact with a military big shot, and CJ winds up being the center of attention again. Somebody remind me not to invite him to anything I don't want to be upstaged at.
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We saw flashes of Spike's fun side in Mexico, but you're right, it was mostly business. I think, as a good intelligence officer, he'll adap to the circumstances and act accordingly. Considering he's been an influence on CJ since our man was a teen, I suspect some of his ways will rub off on CJ. Fascinated with your perception of the relationships. I tried to show CJ and Owen being the youngest out of the four couples, but the most settled. Paul and Molly are about to start their lives together, and Dave and Steph have been together for years but she laments they don't have a family yet. Tess and Jay are obviously at the other end of the spectrum. They've been having issues for a while and are probably headed to divorce court.
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@frosenblum I'll see your Kinks and raise you a Manilow. This is what plays in my mind when I think of CJ's Sig.
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Glad you liked that. Although I cover significant issues that will affect CJ's future, I felt the wedding of a young couple should be fun.
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Dad joke! Sounds like something Brett would say.
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When CJ shouted at Paul "...we know people," he wasn't lying. I wonder if either Spike or CJ are carrying?
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And we still have more happening later in the evening! So what was it that had you confused when you read at lunch time?
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Speaking of that threesome, I didn't read the article, but there was a blurb on my feed the past couple of days about a Reyes Magos parade somewhere in Spain. Seems one of the actors portraying one of the three used blackface and caused a stir. I'm so glad we in the US aren't the only ones with that type of controversy. A top tier reporter lost her job a few years ago when she said she didn't see anything wrong with the practice. Stupidity in the face of changing attitudes.
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Yeah... about that trip to Cuba. It'll be the subject of a few more conversations until it actually happens. I jumped ahead and wrote the prologue to that and the opening scene of the first chapter already. I mean, what could go wrong at a welcome reception or while stopping at La Bodeguita del Medio for lunch? Then again, this is CJ we're talking about.
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I'll be adding to that experience soon! And Owen's mother will be in the middle of it with her foot firmly planted in her mouth.
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I'm sure CJ and Owen will make at least a token donation. LOL
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I'm looking forward to CJ's confirmation hearings when he gets appointed as our man in Havana. Think about it, Ted Cruz and Marco Rubio both sit on it. So does Rand Paul. On the other side, the chairman's Bob Menendez, another Cuban-American, and Tim Kaine will remember him from when he ran as Clinton's VP in 2016. The possibility of entertaining mayhem is real..
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Yeah... I think I'd rather hand out with a bunch of twenty-something jocks than Depp'screw. I mean, rowers have nice big shoulders. LOL
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