The Best and the Worst August 19, 2024August 18, 2024 The weather here in Chicago is beautiful. The forecast for our country’s future, so menacing until recently, is beginning to look once again bright. Imagine this: two ordinary people from humble backgrounds who know what it’s like to struggle to make ends meet and who know what it’s like to laugh. Tim and Kamala get to know each other — an enjoyable 10 minutes. Joe Biden has been one of our best presidents ever. Kamala, I think, will be another. Vice President Harris Lays Out Agenda to Lower Costs for American Families. These strike me a serious proposals that could make life genuinely better for ordinary Americans struggling to get by. Let me know what you think — and spread the word. The money and support keep pouring in! Meanwhile, there is a “severe high temperature warning” for Tel Aviv. But that is the least of Israel’s problems. If Israelis don’t rise up now, they’ll have nothing left to fight for — a must read. Netanyahu has been Israel’s worst leader ever. It is to cry. For those with the time to see Gaza from the perspective of its leader, read David Remnick’s chilling profile of Yahya Sinwar. Religious extremists on both sides are a nightmare.