30.Apr.2026, THURSDAY 6:30pm at The Hangar

We gather again this Thursday at 6:30pm at: The Hangar Restaurant
on the second floor (there is an elevator in addition to stairs)
540 1st St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
https://www.thehangarstpete.com/
We will be OUTSIDE this week on the balcony; it should again be mid-70s F with a breeze. Just ask a server where Drinking Liberally is if you don't spot us.

I'm writing this on Tuesday. Shirley and I return this evening from a couple of weeks in the UK visiting friends and family. I was struck (tho not surprised) that among the many with whom we chatted in Edinburgh, over in Northern Ireland, and in the Worcester area in England, only one person was seeming to be ambivalent about Trump (an older gent who made it clear that he didn't care for anyone in office pretty much anywhere).
The other folks were feeling that the many issues resulting globally from the Trump administration will eventually recede. But meanwhile, gas here is as high as about $7.50/gallon, and just like in the US, all are feeling the effects of the cost of living rising -- needlessly, were it not for tariffs and the invasion of Iran and the unpredictable nature of Trump.

Meanwhile, There ARE still millions of Trump-Epstein files to be released. Let us not be "lulled" into forgetfulness of the Trump-Epstein files by the various other issues that rightfully compete for our attention: rising prices, employment struggles, Iran war, ICE activities, insider trading, and so much more.

Please note that several "regulars" show up most weeks, and therefore do not RSVP. Don't worry if you are new and only see a few RSVPs if you look at Meetup :) Anyone is welcome (as long as they are civil), and we talk about pretty much ANYthing -- some of which is political and plenty that is just life in general :)
~ Joe & Shirley