I try not to change planes now because of a bad experience changing planes in Munich several years ago. Nobody's fault. I was in line behind three Bosnian soldiers flying to Newark.
And I can get a direct flight from Philadelphia to LAX.
Unfair to people who live three thousand miles from California, and have flown there many times over the years. As I get older, LAX is a bit of a challenge for me in renting and returning rental cars.
I completely avoid politics on Facebook, including political humor. Instead I use Facebook to stay in touch. The personal message options are quick and easy compared to email. One or two sentences are fine.