This is just so good. Chris Thile and Brittany Haas play these insanely complex parts together like one person.
Chris Thile, Brittany Haas, Alan Hampton, and Ted Poor play Scott Nygaard’s “Crow Molly” and “Ship in the Clouds” on our January 6, 2018 show
https://www.livefromhere.org/shows/59487
I think the GOP is hoping the anger over the shutdown will cause Dems to cave on DACA to reopen the government.
re: #1 Eclectic Cyborg
I think the GOP is hoping the anger over the shutdown will cause Dems to cave on DACA to reopen the government.
Good luck with that. For once, I think the Democrats are actually paying attention, and aren’t about to just roll over and die.
my reading is mcconnell sounds more nervous than schumer
So apparently me wearing this Eagles jersey and t-shirt all day is what made the difference.
It’s just science, people.
re: #2 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Good luck with that. For once, I think the Democrats are actually paying attention, and aren’t about to just roll over and die.
I’m glad. They need to let the DREAMers know we have their back.
re: #4 Mattand
So apparently me wearing this Eagles jersey and t-shirt all day is what made the difference.
It’s just science, people.
Ha. Congrats. Win in two weeks will ya.
Don’t let anyone forget, DACA had a consensus, CHIP had a consensus, like so many of the contentious parts of this mess and Trump broke it. By no reasonable measure is the on the Dems.
re: #6 HappyWarrior
Ha. Congrats. Win in two weeks will ya.
I almost thought the Jags were going to pull that one out. I sincerely hoped. A Vikes-Jags Superb Owl would have been epic. But of course, neither of those outcomes was to be.
re: #1 Eclectic Cyborg
I think the GOP is hoping the anger over the shutdown will cause Dems to cave on DACA to reopen the government.
Bet they don’t know where the anger is coming from…
I am in a state of surprise. The “boids” won the NFC Championship.
re: #11 PhillyPretzel
I am in a state of surprise. The “boids” won the NFC Championship.
And as I reminded my Pokemon Go raid group just a few minutes ago, if you want to watch winners in Minnesota, learn to love the Lynx.
re: #10 GlutenFreeJesus
Bet they don’t know where the anger is coming from…
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re: #9 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
I almost thought the Jags were going to pull that one out. I sincerely hoped. A Vikes-Jags Superb Owl would have been epic. But of course, neither of those outcomes was to be.
I know. I wanted that. Fucking Brady.
Bleh. The Super Bowl will be like the Vikings/Eagles game but the Eagles will be the Vikings. Oh well.
re: #15 GlutenFreeJesus
Bleh. The Super Bowl will be like the Vikings/Eagles game but the Eagles will be the Vikings. Oh well.
Yeah. I’ll still have the party. It’ll still be fun. I mean, hey, they’re playing in our stadium, it’ll be great to watch. Unfortunately, my company didn’t get the box seats for the game… not like I would’ve been able to go, but it would’ve at least been nice to have the opportunity. But I would have preferred Jags/Vikings, that would have been badass.
re: #15 GlutenFreeJesus
Bleh. The Super Bowl will be like the Vikings/Eagles game but the Eagles will be the Vikings. Oh well.
The Eagles were supposed to lose against Atlanta. I’m not sure what their odds were against Minnesota, but I bet it wasn’t the margin given.
re: #15 GlutenFreeJesus
Bleh. The Super Bowl will be like the Vikings/Eagles game but the Eagles will be the Vikings. Oh well.
I dunno. Jags gave the Pats a fight. Maybe the Pats overlook the Iggies. Maybe Brady lands in Fargo instead of Minneapolis. I really wanted Minny and Jacksonville since neither team has won. Much more exciting than the Pats who are always in it.
re: #17 Belafon
The Eagles were supposed to lose against Atlanta. I’m not sure what their odds were against Minnesota, but I bet it wasn’t the margin given.
No, the Eagles definitely covered the over. It was supposed to be a pretty damn close game. The Vikings just didn’t show up to play; the Minneapolis Miracle just took the last bit of fight out of them.
Yay!
Claire Foy wins “Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series” at the #SAGAwards for “The Crown” https://t.co/tMyaWgauI8 pic.twitter.com/C8kCHwejOh
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 22, 2018
I should be too old to hate any sports team, but I truly hate the Patriots. It’s not jealousy, as my NFL team has won multiple Super Bowls. I have respect for Tom Brady’s talent and I do think Belichick is a damn good coach. But it’s the cheating. The absolutely documented cheating. God knows what other cheating they’ve done that hasn’t been documented, but cheaters always cheat. And their fans think that’s just fine.
It’s really no wonder at all that the Pats are Trump fans. They use the same playbook.
so possibly democrats will vote to reopen the govt tomorrow if lucy pinky swears to not to move the football?
I would love to hate the Patriots but that would first require me to give a shit about Concussionball.
re: #21 plansbandc
I should be too old to hate any sports team, but I truly hate the Patriots. It’s not jealousy, as my NFL team has won multiple Super Bowls. I have respect for Tom Brady’s talent and I do think Belichick is a damn good coach. But it’s the cheating. The absolutely documented cheating. God knows what other cheating they’ve done that hasn’t been documented, but cheaters always cheat. And their fans think that’s just fine.
It’s really no wonder at all that the Pats are Trump fans. They use the same playbook.
For me, it’s the cheating and the smug who me attitude when caught. Allegro said it last week. Being an all time great and cheating makes it all the more worse. It’s like finding out the smart kid cheated on his SATs. And yeah being Trump fans at the top doesn’t hurt either. Chris Long, who coincidentally is on the Eagles but was a NE Pat last year hates Trump tho. I like him & his family. His brother reached out to an Illinois boy bullied IIRC and Howie is Howie.
Republicans in Congress are too chickenshit to just go out there and say they want DREAMers deported. But that’s what they want.
“Just give us another 20-30 years of pissing away billions on border security measures that funnel money to our supporters and we’ll get around to passing some reform measures eventually. We promise.”
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) January 22, 2018
re: #25 teleskiguy
Republicans in Congress are too chickenshit to just go out there and say they want DREAMers deported. But that’s what they want.
Yep.
re: #23 goddamnedfrank
I would love to hate the Patriots but that would first require me to give a shit about Concussionball.
the last football game will be within our lifetimes
— BAKOON (@BAKKOOONN) August 24, 2017
I am hopeful. https://t.co/0EXoI3mimA
— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) January 22, 2018
Glenn Greenwald is a disingenuous, egomaniacal raging asshole. If he seems sympathetic to Donald Trump, it’s probably because he recognizes a fellow asshole. Fuck Glenn Greenwald. That is all.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 22, 2018
re: #29 Charles Johnson
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Congratulations to BEACH DEM
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re: #23 goddamnedfrank
I would love to hate the Patriots but that would first require me to give a shit about Concussionball.
My friends here in the wild north country all ask me if I’m a Vikings fan. No, not really; I am a fan of the Minnesota Twins, but as far as Concussionball is concerned, I don’t really give a flying fuck. There are teams I really don’t like (Patriots, Steelers), but outside of that, MEH.
Greenwald’s entire arguments seem to be “Don’t criticize Russia for A because the West has also done A.” He’s a jerk. Not to mention a hypocrite who claims to be about protecting individual rights while dismissing criticism of Russia.
re: #21 plansbandc
re: #24 HappyWarrior
It’s not just the cheating, but it’s the consistently soft hand they seem to get from refs and officials, to the point of seemingly inventing new rules for them. The only way to ever properly beat them seems to be to embarrass them to the point even refball can’t save them.
re: #29 Charles Johnson
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That needed to be said. It’s outrageous that he defends Trump no matter what. Trump is nothing but a bigot. Look what he’s doing to the LGBT community of which Greenwald is a member.
Plus, I don’t understand why Greenwald is so gungho about Putin who oversees an homophobic regime.
As Trump dismantles the US government and takes us back to the bad old 1800s, Greenwald has the fucking gall to say we shouldn’t support Democrats. FUCK THIS GUY. He’s a rancid human being.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 22, 2018
Trump asked South Korean president to publicly give him credit for pushing North, South Korea to talk: report https://t.co/QAkaHsTof4 pic.twitter.com/WY7umuv59Q
— The Hill (@thehill) January 21, 2018
Trump was literally out there saying their should be no negotiations until NK gave up their nuclear program, so I’m going to have to go with “Go fuck yourself, Donny”. https://t.co/zGnRR36kuX
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) January 22, 2018
re: #36 Citizen K
It’s not just the cheating, but it’s the consistently soft hand they seem to get from refs and officials, to the point of seemingly inventing new rules for them. The only way to ever properly beat them seems to be to embarrass them to the point even refball can’t save them.
Seemingly inventing? Where do you think the Brady Rule came from?
re: #8 Joe Bacon 🌹
After hearing the latest bullshit from McConnell…
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Lol!! That’s a unique way of putting it.
re: #34 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
My friends here in the wild north country all ask me if I’m a Vikings fan. No, not really; I am a fan of the Minnesota Twins, but as far as Concussionball is concerned, I don’t really give a flying fuck. There are teams I really don’t like (Patriots, Steelers), but outside of that, MEH.
It’s a distraction for me. Just something to follow in those winter days. I’m a Steelers fan but I’m probably most passionate about the Baltimore Orioles. I never wanted to be a Pittsburgh Steeler but I did dream of playing at Camden Yards. I’ve been to playoff games, rainy games, first place games, last place games. Rooted for Hall of Famers and even the cousin of a guy I played against as a kid and jokingly heckled when he was a National.
re: #36 Citizen K
It’s not just the cheating, but it’s the consistently soft hand they seem to get from refs and officials, to the point of seemingly inventing new rules for them. The only way to ever properly beat them seems to be to embarrass them to the point even refball can’t save them.
Yes that too.
#29 Charles Johnson
He’s a drama queen with a law degree. Too bad he’s gay - him and @anncoulter would have raised a frightening brood….
— TheMajor (@TheMajorsViews) January 22, 2018
re: #38 Charles Johnson
Greenwald is a joke. Glad that he has exposed himself.
This is the creepiest “Donald Trump Pretending To Work By Holding A Telephone” photo you will see all day.
re: #42 HappyWarrior
It’s a distraction for me. Just something to follow in those winter days. I’m a Steelers fan but I’m probably most passionate about the Baltimore Orioles. I never wanted to be a Pittsburgh Steeler but I did dream of playing at Camden Yards. I’ve been to playoff games, rainy games, first place games, last place games. Rooted for Hall of Famers and even the cousin of a guy I played against as a kid and jokingly heckled when he was a National.
The list of professional sporting arenas I want to visit:
1) Wrigley
2) Fenway
3) Daytona
I’ve already been to Indianapolis and the stadium formerly known as Comiskey.
re: #46 The Vicious Babushka
This is the creepiest “Donald Trump Pretending To Work By Holding A Telephone” photo you will see all day.
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What’s up with his relationship with Ivanka. Very strange. Yuck!!
I can’t recommend Broadchurch Seasons 1 and 2 enough. Compelling story, great acting, and beautiful cinematography. I’ve heard the 3rd season is bad, but am going to watch anyway. Serious, check it out.
re: #40 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Seemingly inventing? Where do you think the Brady Rule came from?
Making Tom Brady uncomfortable, 15 yard penalty. Seriously the guys talented but he’s easy to dislike. New Englanders get defensive because I think they don’t like to admit they’ve become the NFL’s Yankees or what the Cowboys were for decades, a team everyone else loves to hate.
re: #46 The Vicious Babushka
This is the creepiest “Donald Trump Pretending To Work By Holding A Telephone” photo you will see all day.
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And we call it the Aristocrats!
re: #45 Patricia Kayden
Greenwald is a joke. Glad that he has exposed himself.
“Please. There are ladies present!”
re: #50 HappyWarrior
Making Tom Brady uncomfortable, 15 yard penalty. Seriously the guys talented but he’s easy to dislike. New Englanders get defensive because I think they don’t like to admit they’ve become the NFL’s Yankees or what the Cowboys were for decades, a team everyone else loves to hate.
Seriously, it’s like the New England area seems to attune itself to hatred from the rest of the country. The Yankees, the Patriots… they’re all a bunch of assholes to the rest of us who don’t live on the East Coast.
re: #47 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
The list of professional sporting arenas I want to visit:
1) Wrigley
2) Fenway
3) DaytonaI’ve already been to Indianapolis and the stadium formerly known as Comiskey.
Yeah Fenway and Wrigley are on my list.
re: #43 HappyWarrior
Re: soft hand from the refs. Today the Pats were penalized a total of 10 yards. The Jags? 98 yards. As my fave sport talk dude tweeted, the NFL got the team they wanted in the Super Bowl.
re: #11 PhillyPretzel
I am in a state of surprise. The “boids” won the NFC Championship.
I hope they beat New England.
The similarities are shocking.
We can’t allow this to happen in our country.
If we don’t learn from history, we are doomed to repeat it. pic.twitter.com/OS0uQznEnJ— Red T Raccoon (@RedTRaccoon) January 21, 2018
re: #54 HappyWarrior
Yeah Fenway and Wrigley are on my list.
Then perhaps I will see you there. CSB: I went to a game at Target Field last year with my cow-orkers. Completely at random, I ran into some friends of mine from church, who happened to be sitting two sections away; I met them on my way to the concession stands, as they were headed there at the same time. It was serendipitous and hilarious.
re: #56 ObserverArt
Trust me, we all do. Except Pats fans. Casual fans are not Pats fans.
re: #49 plansbandc
I can’t recommend Broadchurch Seasons 1 and 2 enough. Compelling story, great acting, and beautiful cinematography. I’ve heard the 3rd season is bad, but am going to watch anyway. Serious, check it out.
Totally agree! Season 1 was exceptional, with an almost David Lynch kind of feel to it. Season 2 was good, not up to the same level though. Season 3 is still watchable, but you can see they’re running out of steam.
re: #53 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Seriously, it’s like the New England area seems to attune itself to hatred from the rest of the country. The Yankees, the Patriots… they’re all a bunch of assholes to the rest of us who don’t live on the East Coast.
Hell I get why people hate the Steelers. I likely wouldn’t be a fan if not for being a sentimentalist. I just think NE fans get way too defensive. I know a lot of them since I coach kids and a lot of these kids are NE fans for the reason why I knew a lot of Cowboys fans growing up. Talk critically about Brady and it’s like you insulted God.
re: #56 ObserverArt
I hope they beat New England.
For once a Brownies fan and a Steelers fan can agree!
re: #61 HappyWarrior
Hell I get why people hate the Steelers. I likely wouldn’t be a fan if not for being a sentimentalist. I just think NE fans get way too defensive. I know a lot of them since I coach kids and a lot of these kids are NE fans for the reason why I knew a lot of Cowboys fans growing up. Talk critically about Brady and it’s like you insulted God.
I literally only hate the Steelers because of an asshole teacher from high school who was a fan. If it wasn’t for him, I’d be a lot more neutral about them.
We have a lot of third world problems for a first world country
— Bubby Katz (@BubbyKatz) January 22, 2018
re: #47 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
The list of professional sporting arenas I want to visit:
1) Wrigley
2) Fenway
3) DaytonaI’ve already been to Indianapolis and the stadium formerly known as Comiskey.
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When Trump learns about the shutdown watching Fox and Friends tomorrow morning he is going to be upset.
— pourmecoffee (@pourmecoffee) January 22, 2018
re: #58 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Then perhaps I will see you there. CSB: I went to a game at Target Field last year with my cow-orkers. Completely at random, I ran into some friends of mine from church, who happened to be sitting two sections away; I met them on my way to the concession stands, as they were headed there at the same time. It was serendipitous and hilarious.
Small world. Yeah I really want to go:
I’ve been to:
Memorial (Baltimore
OPACY
PNC in Pittsburgh
AT&T in San Francisco
RFK in DC
Nats Park
Both Yankee stadiums
re: #11 PhillyPretzel
I am in a state of surprise. The “boids” won the NFC Championship.
LOL, hopefully you don’t live too close to Frankford and Cottman.
As far as the Super Bowl: I really thought the Eagles would lose; or squeak out a win like they did last week and then get rolled in the SB, regardless of the AFC participant.
I was really not expecting them to turn in a performance like tonight. If the team that showed up tonight shows up in Minneapolis, the Pats are gonna have to work for it.
re: #66 Stanley Sea
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re: #47 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Wrigley
When I was working on the integration of Sears Credit into the CitiCards empire, I actually got to go onto the grass at Wrigley field and get up close to the ivy on the outfield wall.
Here’s one of ‘em:
re: #71 The Major
When I was working on the integration of Sears Credit into the CitiCards empire, I actually got to go onto the grass at Wrigley field and get up close to the ivy on the outfield wall.
Here’s one of ‘em:
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You complete and utter asshole. I am so jelly right now.
Well, I just got an editing job - 70,000 words. Good news is I asked for a handsome fee, and got it. Bad news is, I leave Thursday for Vietnam and the client needs the work done ASAP. First deadline was five days’ time. We negotiated it to next Friday.
So the first week of my holiday jaunt will be a work week. But, I get half my fee in advance, so yay!
re: #64 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
I literally only hate the Steelers because of an asshole teacher from high school who was a fan. If it wasn’t for him, I’d be a lot more neutral about them.
Yeah I admit I intensely dislike the Pats because I’ve had bad experiences with their fans. I respect people like our BeachDem who are loyal through and through but the people who talk shit to me ignoring their team wasn’t exactly the best show in town until 2001. Oh and people who don’t know Boston. I may not be from Pittsburgh but I have an attachment to the city.
GOP keep bitching about the immigration system’s problems and promising to fix them, but then they sabotage any bipartisan proposals and their own partisan ones tend to make the Nuremberg Laws seem kind by comparison.
I guess I might as well come out to you all.
I have been a ridiculously huge sports fan my whole life. Pretty much all sports. Went to my first football game when I was 3 and I have snapshot memories in my mind of it still.
As I became an old, I realized the one sport I love above all is soccer.
But I am conversant in pretty much all sportsball and puck, including Olympic sports. It was nearly a deal breaker with Mr. plansbandc early on. Thankfully, he finally got what it meant to me.
re: #55 plansbandc
Re: soft hand from the refs. Today the Pats were penalized a total of 10 yards. The Jags? 98 yards. As my fave sport talk dude tweeted, the NFL got the team they wanted in the Super Bowl.
Reminds me of the Steelers-Pats game this year. That one still pisses me off. Annoyed me today joe Brady was meh all day and then got it when they needed it. As I said, easy to hate.
re: #70 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
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re: #76 Targetpractice
GOP keep bitching about the immigration system’s problems and promising to fix them, but then they sabotage any bipartisan proposals and their own partisan ones tend to make the Nuremberg Laws seem kind by comparison.
I am reminded of the Spanish decision to expel all the Jews in the 15th century. There were many unintended consequences.
re: #50 HappyWarrior
Making Tom Brady uncomfortable, 15 yard penalty. Seriously the guys talented but he’s easy to dislike. New Englanders get defensive because I think they don’t like to admit they’ve become the NFL’s Yankees or what the Cowboys were for decades, a team everyone else loves to hate.
The Trump supporting just makes it easier.
re: #74 wheat-dogg
Well, I just got an editing job - 70,000 words. Good news is I asked for a handsome fee, and got it. Bad news is, I leave Thursday for Vietnam and the client needs the work done ASAP. First deadline was five days’ time. We negotiated it to next Friday.
So the first week of my holiday jaunt will be a work week. But, I get half my fee in advance, so yay!
Send pix & mini write ups of Vietnam. You lucky!
re: #77 plansbandc
I guess I might as well come out to you all.
I have been a ridiculously huge sports fan my whole life. Pretty much all sports. Went to my first football game when I was 3 and I have snapshot memories in my mind of it still.
As I became an old, I realized the one sport I love above all is soccer.
But I am conversant in pretty much all sportsball and puck, including Olympic sports. It was nearly a deal breaker with Mr. plansbandc early on. Thankfully, he finally got what it meant to me.
I love sports. I’m a fiercely competitive person. Comes from having two brothers and a stubbornness. I used to pitch in Little League. I’d definitely glare at Blue if I didn’t like the strike zone and it didn’t matter if Blue was my Dad.
re: #73 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
You complete and utter asshole. I am so jelly right now.
I worked my ass off learning TCP/IP on the fly and integrating former Sears Credit sites into Citi - this was a nice bonus that year.
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I have to admit I was happy to see the mauling in Philly, after hearing all about the Miracle in Minneapolis last week. They say even a blind pig can find an acorn now and then, but in the Saints game a blind, dead, and partly decomposed pig found the acorn.
Signed,
Shitty Loser and Proud of It
re: #81 Stanley Sea
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re: #83 Renaissance_Man
The Trump supporting just makes it easier.
The icing on the cake. TBH it surprised me given he’s from the Bay Area, playing in a liberal area, & married to a Brazilian immigrant.
N.C. doughnut-eating champion is arrested again, accused of breaking into Dunkin’ Donuts. https://t.co/KN6L2Fbb5b’
— The Associated Press (@AP) January 21, 2018
I always respect athletes who are in it for the love of the game, not just money or fame. https://t.co/J8rfntdREs
— Jeet Heer (@HeerJeet) January 21, 2018
re: #33 Stanley Sea
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re: #85 HappyWarrior
I lettered in Lacrosse and basketball in high school. To this day I am a pretty damn good basketball player. My brother taught me. He killed me always, but made me a solid player.
Maybe it’s like a “Fight Club” thing where there are two personalities in one body, but they’re both racist?
— aceoaces (@aceoaces) January 22, 2018
re: #88 whitebeach
I love the Saints. They are my number one NFC team.
re: #88 whitebeach
I have to admit I was happy to see the mauling in Philly, after hearing all about the Miracle in Minneapolis last week. They say even a blind pig can find an acorn now and then, but in the Saints game a blind, dead, and partly decomposed pig found the acorn.
Signed,
Shitty Loser and Proud of It
We have a heartbroken Saints fan in our house, so you’re not alone in your feelings.
re: #84 Stanley Sea
Send pix & mini write ups of Vietnam. You lucky!
I’ve been wanting to go for several years, and decided now was the time. I was planning on only 2.5 weeks there, but this extra cash infusion may enable a longer stay. For now, planning on a week each in Hanoi and Da Nang. May extend the stay to visit Ho Chi Minh City or Halong Bay. In any event, I have to back in China for a wedding by Feb. 20.
re: #95 plansbandc
My father graduated from Purdue, so my parents have a soft spot for Drew Brees (a Purdue alum). It’s for that reason that I wouldn’t have been totally upset if the Saints had won.
re: #96 Mattand
Similarly, on our worship team, we had a guy come in last Sunday wearing Saints gear. All of us in Vikings apparel gave him a hard time. Guess he’s having the last laugh after all.
Well Vikings fans are rioting in Minneapolis pic.twitter.com/6wgSgDvkFT
— Stephen Miller (@redsteeze) January 22, 2018
re: #93 plansbandc
I lettered in Lacrosse and basketball in high school. To this day I am a pretty damn good basketball player. My brother taught me. He killed me always, but made me a solid player.
There’s a good quote, you can learn a little from winning but you learn everything from losing. 15 consecutive losing seasons for my Orioles in baseball made the 2012 season all the more special for me. Being a fan of a constant winner can be fun sure but being a fan of the underdog feels more sweeter. Of course, the heartbreak is stronger. 1996, 1997, & 2014 were great years ended by heartbreak. Roger Angell has a great piece about this feeling.
re: #99 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
My father graduated from Purdue, so my parents have a soft spot for Drew Brees (a Purdue alum). It’s for that reason that I wouldn’t have been totally upset if the Saints had won.
My son is also a Boilermaker!
re: #102 wheat-dogg
My son is also a Boilermaker!
Boiler up! I watched their bowl game; I was so excited that they won! Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, ya stupid Hoosiers!
re: #90 HappyWarrior
The icing on the cake. TBH it surprised me given he’s from the Bay Area, playing in a liberal area, & married to a Brazilian immigrant.
Honestly I would have been surprised if it had been the opposite. A white guy who has been extremely talented at one of the sportsballs that matters in this country for his entire life and therefore has been unable to do wrong? Hah.
The sociology of sports fascinated me. It’s different then music. It’s much more tribal than music is because listening to music is a completely different pastime than following a sports team for six months of the up and downs of a season. I still love Opening Day. It’s still my dream to attend one day. Same thing with the World Series.
re: #101 HappyWarrior
Gotta tell you, I was a fan of the Orioles because my mom loved them oh so many years ago. We loved Boog. <3
re: #105 HappyWarrior
The sociology of sports fascinated me. It’s different then music. It’s much more tribal than music is because listening to music is a completely different pastime than following a sports team for six months of the up and downs of a season. I still love Opening Day. It’s still my dream to attend one day. Same thing with the World Series.
Mrs. Fish and I did opening day at Target Field four years ago. She was pregnant with the younger fishspawn at the time. Temperature at first pitch: 33 degrees. Yeah, it was brutal. Be careful what you wish for when you choose Opening Day in a northern state.
re: #104 klys (maker of Silmarils)
Honestly I would have been surprised if it had been the opposite. A white guy who has been extremely talented at one of the sportsballs that matters in this country for his entire life and therefore has been unable to do wrong? Hah.
Yeah that’s true. Gregg Popovich being as liberal as he is does surprise me though.
re: #107 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Mrs. Fish and I did opening day at Target Field four years ago. She was pregnant with the younger fishspawn at the time. Temperature at first pitch: 33 degrees. Yeah, it was brutal. Be careful what you wish for when you choose Opening Day in a northern state.
I’m sure but I went to two playoff games in dreary weather.
‘See how far you can go in there without taking your skis off’ #icecaving pic.twitter.com/T5dc5YiX9i
— Mike Douglas (@MikeDski) January 22, 2018
re: #99 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
I really went into this game with low expectations. The Eagles had a really easy schedule this year, and they struggled against good teams, like the Rams and the Falcons.
The Vikings were one of the best teams in the NFC. By all rights, the Eagles should have lost to the Falcons last week, and based on that performance, I was less than optimistic.
Now, I don’t know what to think. I’m still shocked at that 53 yard bomb that Foles unloaded. He had 300 pound monsters grabbing at him from all sides, but had the presence of mine to target the receiver with brutal precision.
If they bring even a third of that energy, the Pats will be in trouble.
re: #109 HappyWarrior
I’m sure but I went to two playoff games in dreary weather.
Right now, I’d just like to go to a playoff game, period.
Betty Boop, Pit Bull mix (9 y/o) – Available for adoption from @bestfriends, NYC • “She has a little trouble ‘holding it in’, but she has a permanent smile on her face.” pic.twitter.com/eFK5UGyB9I
— The Dogist (@thedogist) January 21, 2018
Metro New York: lets get Betty a home - or at least an RT! https://t.co/ojuya8g4Td
— Keith Olbermann (@KeithOlbermann) January 22, 2018
re: #106 plansbandc
Gotta tell you, I was a fan of the Orioles because my mom loved them oh so many years ago. We loved Boog. <3
I’ve met Boog! Nicest guy. And makes a great sandwich. I have the ticket stub he signed for me up.
The Super Bowl is set! pic.twitter.com/vtwxhbbct0
— NFL Memes (@NFL_Memes) January 22, 2018
re: #112 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Right now, I’d just like to go to a playoff game, period.
I think the Twins have a bright future but the Tribe is legit.
re: #114 HappyWarrior
I’ve met Boog! Nicest guy. And makes a great sandwich. I have the ticket stub he signed for me up.
There’s a name that take me back. I saw him and Brooks Robinson play at Memorial Stadium in 70’s as a kid.
re: #117 HappyWarrior
I think the Twins have a bright future but the Tribe is legit.
I think it’s going to be Twins-Cleveland for the division title next year. The White Sux just sold off all their assets, and let’s be honest - the Royals were never going to be competitive after not signing all the guys that propelled them to their World Series run.
re: #117 HappyWarrior
The Rockies are contenders now too. I know. It’s ridiculous, but it’s true. And they actually did get a taste of the playoffs last year. Signed some amazing talent for the bullpen, which is the key for them to win. Twins and Indians are definitely legit. Indians have a good chance of taking it all next year. Really damn good.
Russia hasn’t stopped trying to influence US politics. They’re actually working harder than ever because they see the reaction against their puppet in the White House.
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 22, 2018
So the Superb Owl is Philly v. NE.
Crom, I’ve never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. But if you could have a meteor hit US Bank Stadium at kick-off, I’d be ever so appreciative.
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re: #116 plansbandc
That is SO damn cool!!
He works at the BBQ stand sometimes. Just a friendly old guy who could be a beloved uncle. There was a sweet moment last summer when Boog, Seattle’s Boog Powell, & a Little League WS participant named Boog Powell made a call together. Baltimore Boog was sweet to the kid and told him he too he was a Little League World Series participant as a boy. Brooks Robinson is another nice guy. My uncle met him.
re: #89 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
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re: #120 plansbandc
The Rockies are contenders now too. I know. It’s ridiculous, but it’s true. And they actually did get a taste of the playoffs last year. Signed some amazing talent for the bullpen, which is the key for them to win. Twins and Indians are definitely legit. Indians have a good chance of taking it all next year. Really damn good.
I have a soft spot for the Rockies. I have family in Boulder. You’re right. They do have a bright future. The Dodgers will be tough to overtake but they’ve got some young talent. I’d love to see Arrendo play.
re: #123 HappyWarrior
Brooks was an incredible player. Fun remembering my Oriole love.
re: #122 Targetpractice
So the Superb Owl is Philly v. NE.
Crom, I’ve never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. But if you could have a meteor hit US Bank Stadium at kick-off, I’d be ever so appreciative.
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No offense, but I want to live, thank you very much.
That last two seasons have been tough on the Indians. Three great years in a row is going to be a challenge.
re: #119 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
I think it’s going to be Twins-Cleveland for the division title next year. The White Sux just sold off all their assets, and let’s be honest - the Royals were never going to be competitive after not signing all the guys that propelled them to their World Series run.
And the Tigers are in rebuild mode. The key to Minny’s success will be a strong farm system. You guys aren’t going to win free agents but a great farm system could propel you places.
re: #125 HappyWarrior
Arenado is just ridiculously good. I’m worried that if the Rox don’t really contend next year he will bolt for the Dodgers or another high revenue team.
re: #122 Targetpractice
So the Superb Owl is Philly v. NE.
Crom, I’ve never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. But if you could have a meteor hit US Bank Stadium at kick-off, I’d be ever so appreciative.
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re: #129 HappyWarrior
And the Tigers are in rebuild mode. The key to Minny’s success will be a strong farm system. You guys aren’t going to win free agents but a great farm system could propel you places.
Tigers, right, I forgot who the 5th team in the division is. Yeah, that drunk.
MN has a great farm system; if we can land Darvish, we have a legit shot at the WS next year. Without him, it’s an outside chance; we should do at least as well as we did last year, but we’re going to have to fight our way into the playoffs.
re: #130 plansbandc
Arenado is just ridiculously good. I’m worried that if the Rox don’t really contend next year he will bolt for the Dodgers or another high revenue team.
I’m already sad that Machado may be Yankees bound. Blah!
re: #92 BeachDem
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Sports yelling! #sports
— rob delaney (@robdelaney) June 3, 2011
re: #97 wheat-dogg
I’ve been wanting to go for several years, and decided now was the time. I was planning on only 2.5 weeks there, but this extra cash infusion may enable a longer stay. For now, planning on a week each in Hanoi and Da Nang. May extend the stay to visit Ho Chi Minh City or Halong Bay. In any event, I have to back in China for a wedding by Feb. 20.
Oh so freaking cool. The best part about life today, is, have internet: can travel/work.
Enjoy so much.
re: #132 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Tigers, right, I forgot who the 5th team in the division is. Yeah, that drunk.
MN has a great farm system; if we can land Darvish, we have a legit shot at the WS next year. Without him, it’s an outside chance; we should do at least as well as we did last year, but we’re going to have to fight our way into the playoffs.
You got the bats. Just need the pitching. The key to success in baseball is balance. I remember those Tampa teams under Maddon. Always solid pitching but outside Longoria, no big boppers. Likewise my O’s haven’t had a true ace in years.
re: #114 HappyWarrior
I’ve met Boog! Nicest guy. And makes a great sandwich. I have the ticket stub he signed for me up.
I have a baseball autographed by Brooks Robinson. The best third baseman ever except for that week when Craig Nettles went crazy in the World Series between the Yankees and the LA Dodgers. Over the winter, Tommy LaSorda claimed that he was seated next to Nettles and Nettles dropped his fork three times.
re: #138 whitebeach
I have a baseball autographed by Brooks Robinson. The best third baseman ever except for that week when Craig Nettles went crazy in the World Series between the Yankees and the LA Dodgers. Over the winter, Tommy LaSorda claimed that he was seated next to Nettles and Nettles dropped his fork three times.
He’s a great guy. I love Ripken but Brooks is Mr. Oriole.
re: #137 HappyWarrior
You got the bats. Just need the pitching. The key to success in baseball is balance. I remember those Tampa teams under Maddon. Always solid pitching but outside Longoria, no big boppers. Likewise my O’s haven’t had a true ace in years.
The good news is that the Pohlads, cheap fucking bastards that they are, seem on board with signing the big starter free agents. It seems like 2018 might be our first year at contention, rather than 2019 like we’ve all been expecting. But we’ll see how the free agent silly season shakes out before we decide how firmly in contention we are. Berrios at the top of our rotation isn’t bad, but he’s young and we need some backup behind him.
I’M GOING BACK TO THE OLYMPICS!!! pic.twitter.com/8Ys5p0PjOd
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) January 22, 2018
Of course you are, ‘cause you’re a badass on them slippery sticks with clampers!
— Charlie Vogel, aka His Teleness the Charlie Lama (@teleskiguy) January 22, 2018
Fox News Guest: At Least ‘White Supremacists Are American Citizens’ - 😱 https://t.co/1jtD7Zyr4B
— Brasilmagic (@Brasilmagic) January 22, 2018
Lre: #140 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
The good news is that the Pohlads, cheap fucking bastards that they are, seem on board with signing the big starter free agents. It seems like 2018 might be our first year at contention, rather than 2019 like we’ve all been expecting. But we’ll see how the free agent silly season shakes out before we decide how firmly in contention we are. Berrios at the top of our rotation isn’t bad, but he’s young and we need some backup behind him.
Darvish would be a nice find. I’d love to see Mauer play for a WS before he retires. He’s over his prime but a hometown boy in the WS is great baseball.
re: #82 wheat-dogg
I am reminded of the Spanish decision to expel all the Jews in the 15th century. There were many unintended consequences.
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re: #143 HappyWarrior
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Darvish would be a nice find. I’d love to see Mauer play for a WS before he retires. He’s over his prime but a hometown boy in the WS is great baseball.
And Morneau is now a special adviser to the front office. I wish he’d been able to stick through his concussion and play out his days as a Twin. Mauer, I feel, will be retiring after this year; bringing home a WS ring would all but guarantee him the Hall of Fame, but even getting there would at least put him in the conversation.
re: #138 whitebeach
I have a baseball autographed by Brooks Robinson. The best third baseman ever except for that week when Craig Nettles went crazy in the World Series between the Yankees and the LA Dodgers. Over the winter, Tommy LaSorda claimed that he was seated next to Nettles and Nettles dropped his fork three times.
I had his Rawlings Signature Model Glove. I played shortstop or second base in junior league ball (12 -15 year old). I was a fan even though I was Cleveland all the way.
re: #99 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
My father graduated from Purdue, so my parents have a soft spot for Drew Brees (a Purdue alum). It’s for that reason that I wouldn’t have been totally upset if the Saints had won.
Similarly, on our worship team, we had a guy come in last Sunday wearing Saints gear. All of us in Vikings apparel gave him a hard time. Guess he’s having the last laugh after all.
I love Brees. Became 100% supporter when the stupid as fuck losing forever, left the city of San Diego Chargers cut him. & he went on to prove their perpetual stupidity. Seriously, haven’t thought of the Chargers one iota since.
re: #134 Stanley Sea
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I had his Rawlings Signature Model Glove. I played shortstop or second base in junior league ball (12 -15 year old). I was a fan even though I was Cleveland all the way.
I’ve never heard a bad word about Brooks ever. He’s beloved by O’s fans.
My best sportsball autograph was Dan Issel of the Nuggets. He’s in the Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, being a dumbass kid, I ruined it. Sigh.
re: #149 Stanley Sea
I love Brees. Became 100% supporter when the stupid as fuck losing forever, left the city of San Diego Chargers cut him. & he went on to prove their perpetual stupidity. Seriously, haven’t thought of the Chargers one iota since.
Brees, out of all the NFL jockstraps, seems to be a pretty class act. He’s one of the few things I agree with fishfolk on. Boiler up!
re: #153 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Brees is cool. I knew that San Diego would rue dumping him. Class act and damn good QB.
re: #153 Quoth the raven, Covfefe.
Brees, out of all the NFL jockstraps, seems to be a pretty class act. He’s one of the few things I agree with fishfolk on. Boiler up!
Seems to be a pretty modest guy for all his success. I think it’s because he was seen as undersized and success not being immediate. He did so much for that community after Katrina. I know some dislike sports but they can bring communities together and Brees and those Saints did that.
re: #152 plansbandc
My best sportsball autograph was Dan Issel of the Nuggets. He’s in the Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, being a dumbass kid, I ruined it. Sigh.
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I have a hat somewhere signed by Mario Andretti, one of the more famous names in the IndyCar world. I think the fishfolk confiscated it to make sure that I wouldn’t ruin the signature.
Ahhh, Maggie and Glenn together again (hey, I thought they said Glenn could come back but no on the Whitehouse gig) spinning their palace intrigue romances we’ve all come to know and loathe.
For months, an anxious and uncertain President Trump was caught between opposing camps…Mr. Trump’s frenzied weekend search for an alternative to abruptly ending the program was a fitting finale to his anguished deliberations over DACA since he took office. Aides have portrayed it as a difficult emotional decision for the president…
“He’s being pulled in a bunch of different directions, and because he doesn’t have any strong ideological anchor, or deep knowledge of the issue, he ends up sort of not knowing what to do,” Mr. Krikorian said. (Narrator voice: Or more simply, he’s a moron.)
And, because it wouldn’t be the NYT without some bothsiderism/but Obama reference:
The no-decision decision, some in the administration conceded, is reminiscent of Mr. Obama’s deferred pledge to close the detention center at Guantánamo Bay, Cuba — another campaign promise that proved difficult to fulfill but impossible to abandon.
City workers in Philadelphia greased many of the city’s light poles to prevent Eagles fans from climbing them after the NFC Championship game. It looks like these happy fans were up for the challenge. https://t.co/Jqou2RxP08 pic.twitter.com/r0E1vzQ0CY
— ABC News (@ABC) January 22, 2018
Excited to be going live tomorrow with my new venture - a weekly news show on @TheYoungTurks 5:30 pm Eastern (Although in the digital age, you can watch it even if you miss it).
https://t.co/Zkmbdlgt5e …— Dan Rather (@DanRather) January 22, 2018
this is so disappointing. https://t.co/78CsYOo9n1
— Danielle Tcholakian (@danielleiat) January 22, 2018
for the zillionth but I guess not last time. TYT are not “reformers.” they are genocide deniers with extremely poor news judgment and unproductive biases. this is a bad idea, @DanRather.
— Danielle Tcholakian (@danielleiat) January 22, 2018
Co-sign. (And it isn’t Dan Rather’s first really bad idea, either.) https://t.co/A5WMid0CPn
— Charles Johnson (@Green_Footballs) January 22, 2018
ok, i think i’m beginning to get a handle on this shutdown strategy:
democrats have finally seized the drama from trump. trump is in the background and everybody is focussed on schumer and democrats, and trump becomes smaller
trumpykins are trying to see this as democrats doing something unpopular, but just about everything that trump has done has been unpopular - but he keeps himself topic A
Went skiing this morning, almost a foot of snow fell last night. It was pretty bitchen. It finally felt like winter.
One of my favorite autographs is my Warren Spahn one. One year my uncle bought me a coffee table book of colored portraits of old time athletes. Few years later Spahn, Ted Williams, and some other guys were at the restaurant my Dad worked at. Management said do NOT approach Mr. Williams for autographs. Ted was a bit well Ted, a bit aloof. Anyhow I was a pitcher at the time and Spahn is the most winningest lefty ever. Dad took in my book. Showed Warren the photo asking if he knew that guy, he loved the photo, signed a message to me. Dad said he was a nice guy and very down to earth. The fun thing about Spahn is he had a good joke about Dad’s favorite player, Willie Mays, Spahn allowed Willie’s first hit, a home run, Spahn said if only he struck him out, they would have gotten rid of him. Plus he was in the Battle of the Bulge with Dads uncle. Highly unlikely they crossed paths but still neat.
re: #161 Charles Johnson
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re: #152 plansbandc
My best sportsball autograph was Dan Issel of the Nuggets. He’s in the Hall of Fame. Unfortunately, being a dumbass kid, I ruined it. Sigh.
Mine is Mickey Lolich’s signature on the lease he signed when he rented my parents’ condo in NY when for some unfathomable reason, the Mets traded Rusty Staub to Detroit for Mickey.
I was shocked when I read DHS study & knew instantly its data was wrong. Ends up White House, not DHS, did the lying https://t.co/ieQ2sl2ijz
— Kurt Eichenwald (@kurteichenwald) January 22, 2018
Rather than relying on DHS Secretary Kristjen Nielsen to compile the figures for the report, Attorney Gen. Jeff Sessions — a former Alabama senator and immigration hard-liner — compiled the report and only allowed Nielsen to have input when it was nearly complete.
re: #162 dog philosopher ஐஒஔ௸
ok, i think i’m beginning to get a handle on this shutdown strategy:
democrats have finally seized the drama from trump. trump is in the background and everybody is focussed on schumer and democrats, and trump becomes smaller
A big part of the Schumer strategy seems to be to drive a wedge between the White House and the GOP on the Hill, and it seems to be working. Graham going after Stephen Miller is a very good thing. Paint Trump (correctly) as lacking any spine of his own or ability to articulate or hold to any kind of deal. And Trump is playing right into it.
re: #168 ipsos
A big part of the Schumer strategy seems to be to drive a wedge between the White House and the GOP on the Hill, and it seems to be working. Graham going after Stephen Miller is a very good thing. Paint Trump (correctly) as lacking any spine of his own or ability to articulate or hold to any kind of deal. And Trump is playing right into it.
Schumer has impressed me as party leader. He’s not always my favorite but I know he’ll fight hard. Reid was pretty good too. I liked both better than Daschle who seems like a nice man but not tough enough to be s party leader.
DAAAAAAAM!
My run from today that secured my spot to PeyeongChang as the top ranked US slopestyle skier!!! pic.twitter.com/R5Cz2rANrH
— Gus Kenworthy (@guskenworthy) January 22, 2018
re: #168 ipsos
A big part of the Schumer strategy seems to be to drive a wedge between the White House and the GOP on the Hill, and it seems to be working. Graham going after Stephen Miller is a very good thing. Paint Trump (correctly) as lacking any spine of his own or ability to articulate or hold to any kind of deal. And Trump is playing right into it.
Let’s be honest, that’s not real hard with President Orange Jell-O, is it?
re: #170 teleskiguy
Just incredible!! Perfection!!
re: #171 TedStriker
Let’s be honest, that’s not real hard with President Orange Jell-O, is it?
Getting it in the news is.
re: #173 Belafon
Getting it in the news is.
Yep Trump likes to portray himself as firm and tough. Schumer knows he’s full of shit.
re: #174 HappyWarrior
Yep Trump likes to portray himself as firm and tough. Schumer knows he’s full of shit.
Nobody can call out a Queens guy who’s full of shit better than a Brooklyn guy. And Trump knows it. The next 48 hours ought to be really interesting. How long can Trump get away with just hiding from the whole process without looking worse and worse?
Also, since I haven’t talked my ASS off enough tonight already, I absolutely LOVE watching X Games sports. I also loved boxing when it was not bullshit. Fell in love with it during the ‘72 Olympics. Loved Ali and think he was a god, but the Olympics solidified my love of boxing.
re: #48 Patricia Kayden
“What’s up with his relationship with Ivanka. Very strange. Yuck!!”
Yuck is absolutely right. I know my dad loved me. After my divorce, I got the house as part of the settlement. I could call my dad any time of day and night if something went wrong at the house, and he’d show up. I kissed my dad on the cheek until he passed, but I never got up on his lap and did it, after I was above the age ofsix. The relationship between Trump and Ivanka is just creepy, reaaal creepy.
Trying to go to sleep, upset that I’m going to work tomorrow and not getting paid for it…all because a little racist asshole from Santa Monica is hell bent on rounding up thousands of kids and throwing them out of the country…
re: #136 Stanley Sea
Oh so freaking cool. The best part about life today, is, have internet: can travel/work.
Enjoy so much.
Thanks. Couple of years ago, I met a Japanese woman who is a freelance translator and editor. She’s always on the road, most recently Colombia. She encouraged me to get some jobs through Upwork, build a portfolio, and get enough of a rep to do it full-time. But this gig I got through my former university, and it was a surprise.
re: #49 plansbandc
I can’t recommend Broadchurch Seasons 1 and 2 enough. Compelling story, great acting, and beautiful cinematography. I’ve heard the 3rd season is bad, but am going to watch anyway. Serious, check it out.
The third season is excellent.
NOPE
re: #122 Targetpractice
So the Superb Owl is Philly v. NE.
Crom, I’ve never prayed to you before, I have no tongue for it. But if you could have a meteor hit US Bank Stadium at kick-off, I’d be ever so appreciative.
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Rumor has it that the Rolling Stones are going to be in town to play a private Super Bowl party in a Minneapolis suburb.
re: #144 ipsos
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re: #180 Joe Bacon 🌹
Trying to go to sleep, upset that I’m going to work tomorrow and not getting paid for it…all because a little racist asshole from Santa Monica is hell bent on rounding up thousands of kids and throwing them out of the country…
Both my folks are in the civil service and will be going in tomorrow just to fill in paperwork and then find out if they’re going to be working or sent home until the government reopens. So as much as I want the GOP forced to cave, I’m not relishing what this is gonna end up doing to the household finances.
re: #183 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
NOPE
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This seems to be the latest fad — glass floors in everything. Pools, bridges, observation decks of very tall buildings. The Glass Council must be pushing this particular architectural detail.
re: #184 stpaulbear
Rumor has it that the Rolling Stones are going to be in town to play a private Super Bowl party in a Minneapolis suburb.
Now I’m left with a mental image of a blasted hellscape where Minneapolis once stood, with Keith Richards just sitting in the debris.
re: #186 Targetpractice
Both my folks are in the civil service and will be going in tomorrow just to fill in paperwork and then find out if they’re going to be working or sent home until the government reopens. So as much as I want the GOP forced to cave, I’m not relishing what this is gonna end up doing to the household finances.
Target, you & your family aren’t alone. There will be thousands of us in the same boat. I can take one sigh of relief because I’ve been designated “essential” but going for more than six weeks just borrowing on Mastercard is going to put a real crimp on me! And as I posted above, it hurts knowing that we’re being held hostage by a smug racist asshole named Steven Miller and he will continue to keep us hostage until the Dreamers are rounded up and kicked out.
re: #37 Patricia Kayden
That needed to be said. It’s outrageous that he defends Trump no matter what. Trump is nothing but a bigot. Look what he’s doing to the LGBT community of which Greenwald is a member.
Plus, I don’t understand why Greenwald is so gungho about Putin who oversees an homophobic regime.
Hypothesis:
Snowden’s safety depends on Putin’s pleasure. Greenwald’s career depends on Snowden’s safety. Ergo… Greenwald has to keep Putin happy.
No need to pay him during the #TrumpShutdown pic.twitter.com/mDBZGaWsu5
— Kragar (@Kragar_LGF) January 22, 2018
Paul Leary of the Butthole Surfers and the infamous Kurt Cobain pic.twitter.com/RxwEXOa606
— Ben Turley (@turleyben9) October 2, 2015
re: #192 teleskiguy
You can totally tell the dude on the right is from Texas.
re: #183 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
NOPE
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Who the fuck wants a “view” in Houston. I mean, look at the pic. There ARE no views in Houston. OK, yeah, so maybe everybody there wants one. Maybe they should all move to San Francisco. NO!! I swear I never said that, and even if I did, I was just messin around.
re: #191 Kragar
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Hey, I thought President Asshole was donating his salary every quarter…
Again, thank you all and thank you Charles. I love you.
re: #187 wheat-dogg
This seems to be the latest fad — glass floors in everything. Pools, bridges, observation decks of very tall buildings. The Glass Council must be pushing this particular architectural detail.
Actually, I’d kinda like to see this catch on in NYC apt. buildings. Your glass floor being somebody else’s glass ceiling. Could get very interesting.
re: #175 ipsos
Nobody can call out a Queens guy who’s full of shit better than a Brooklyn guy. And Trump knows it. The next 48 hours ought to be really interesting. How long can Trump get away with just hiding from the whole process without looking worse and worse?
Plus, Chuck’s just plain smarter, always has been. Perfect SAT’s, Harvard undergrad, Harvard Law (graduated with honors).
Putting this “behind closed door” as it is really scary.
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re: #189 Joe Bacon 🌹
Target, you & your family aren’t alone. There will be thousands of us in the same boat. I can take one sigh of relief because I’ve been designated “essential” but going for more than six weeks just borrowing on Mastercard is going to put a real crimp on me! And as I posted above, it hurts knowing that we’re being held hostage by a smug racist asshole named Steven Miller and he will continue to keep us hostage until the Dreamers are rounded up and kicked out.
I have one aunt who goes in tomorrow to get things shut down and another uncle who goes in to do a full day’s work, probably, and then shut things down.
The aunt is smart enough to figure out who to blame. The uncle probably not.
Owner Story: “Squish” pic.twitter.com/Nk40CbszIy
— Fluff Society (@FluffSociety) January 22, 2018
re: #184 stpaulbear
Rumor has it that the Rolling Stones are going to be in town to play a private Super Bowl party in a Minneapolis suburb.
Is Paisley Park “in a Minneapolis suburb”?
(just speculating)
re: #204 wheat-dogg
And a very quiet ride.
mr. klys occasionally puts on one or the other of these as random Youtube background noise streaming and, well, let’s just say the morning where the train horn woke us up at 7am was not one of the highlights.
The table on my back deck has at least eight inches of snow adorning it, on a day when I didn’t have to drive anywhere. Looks lovely when viewed from inside the well-insulated windows. High of 45 predicted for tomorrow, so the white stuff will melt pretty quick down here in Denver. Hope it lasts longer up there, Teleskiguy!
Just glad for the moisture, and grateful I don’t have to commute at 6 a.m. tomorrow.
Night all!
re: #187 wheat-dogg
This seems to be the latest fad — glass floors in everything. Pools, bridges, observation decks of very tall buildings. The Glass Council must be pushing this particular architectural detail.
I could tolerate a glass bottom boat, but anything with a lot of air under it is out. I can swim but I can’t fly.
re: #201 BeachDem
Putting this “behind closed door” as it is really scary.
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re: #198 whitebeach
Actually, I’d kinda like to see this catch on in NYC apt. buildings. Your glass floor being somebody else’s glass ceiling. Could get very interesting.
“I installed a skylight in my apartment… the people who live above me are furious!” - Steven Wright
re: #206 teleskiguy
I mean, c’mon now…
Denver.
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What can I tell ya, ski? Tall masses of rock covered with snow have never done it for me, partly because they tend to be many miles from salt water. The Gulf of Mexico is the love of my life, but all her ocean sisters are beautiful too. To each his own.
re: #201 BeachDem
Putting this “behind closed door” as it is really scary.
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re: #213 whitebeach
What can I tell ya, ski? Tall masses of rock covered with snow have never done it for me, partly because they tend to be many miles from salt water. The Gulf of Mexico is the love of my life, but all her ocean sisters are beautiful too. To each his own.
How about when they’re not covered in snow?
re: #175 ipsos
Nobody can call out a Queens guy who’s full of shit better than a Brooklyn guy. And Trump knows it. The next 48 hours ought to be really interesting. How long can Trump get away with just hiding from the whole process without looking worse and worse?
And they are both immigrants.
the yam will deny.
re: #215 teleskiguy
How about when they’re not covered in snow?
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I appreciate that you love the mountains. It’s good for anyone to know what they love.
re: #214 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
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re: #219 BeachDem
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re: #220 Shiplord Kirel, live from behind wingnut lines
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re: #23 goddamnedfrank
I would love to hate the Patriots but that would first require me to give a shit about Concussionball.
Late reply, but. Latest studies out are indicating that repeated head bashing can lead to CTE, no concussion required. So, basically, the game is unsafe to play, period. Pretty sure I don’t have to say this here, but parents, do not let your children play football!
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