RANT: i am obese and on a phone

[PeterGibbons316]

If I spent $1 of my waiver budget on the top 12 prospects every day for the next 7 days, just to prevent Trollando from picking any of them up, would that make me a huge *******? Well, yeah it definitely would, but would it keep me from getting asked back to the league next year?

[theshoupguy]

Reports of a movie theater shooting in Texas.


AMERICA - Not so much fuk yeah right now

Good news - the police may have gotten the shooter and there was only one person wounded.
http://www.mysanantonio.com/news/loc...er-4122668.php

[Farley1324]

If I spent $1 of my waiver budget on the top 12 prospects every day for the next 7 days, just to prevent Trollando from picking any of them up, would that make me a huge *******? Well, yeah it definitely would, but would it keep me from getting asked back to the league next year?

You can buy any free agents you want/are able to.

[therorschach]

I saw that movie Looper. Honestly, I was expecting some mediocre sci-fi film, but I was surprised. It was pretty good.

[Farley1324]

I saw that movie Looper. Honestly, I was expecting some mediocre sci-fi film, but I was surprised. It was pretty good.

Yeah? Will consider.


We rented The Expendables 2 yesterday. Since I knew before hand that it wasn't to be taken too seriously, but rather more of a comedy/action/good old times nostalgia thing...it was pretty good. Well wroth the Redbox

[PeterGibbons316]

I saw that movie Looper. Honestly, I was expecting some mediocre sci-fi film, but I was surprised. It was pretty good.

I agree. We went to see it on a whim in the cheap theater recently and were pleasantly surprised. I'm pretty sure Joseph Gordon-Levitt is the next John Cusack.

[PeterGibbons316]

If anyone has had success maintaining strength while on a cut I would appreciate some feedback here: http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showth...hp?t=150406763

[kvk1]

For what? To finally pass the law requiring World Peace?

When you make statements like this, I can't help but assume that you cling to utopian beliefs in the face of what is practical or realistic. I don't totally blame you. At your age, I had a much more black and white view of the world too.

We may never get there but we'll sure as shit try. What's your problem with trying?

First of all, this country has constantly redefined what's practical or realistic. Again and again. Spare me the can't-do.

Also, I'm getting sick of this "at your age" crap like I'm posting while high on crack something.

I refuse to both believe that I'm so out-of-the-loop quixotic or that you're completely glass-half-empty misanthropic.

[kvk1]

Joe Scarborough killing it right now.

Edit: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/3036789/..._joe/#50222624

[adamdavidson47]

Where's Chaz, I want to talk baseball. The Jays got RA Dickey for a couple of huge prospects. Not sure if I like the move or not, but it proves that the Jays are trying to win, and trying to win now.

[ZoranM]

LaGuerta ftw.

Anyone knows if ther'll be Dexter season 8?

[ThickAsABrick]

HTTR

currently 1st in the NFC East with the lowly Eagles on deck.

Giants at Ravens next week. G men lose and they're done-zo.

[im2manly]

httr

currently 1st in the nfc east with the lowly eagles on deck.

Giants at ravens next week. G men lose and they're done-zo.

gfyf

[VoxExMachina]

We may never get there but we'll sure as shit try. What's your problem with trying?

First of all, this country has constantly redefined what's practical or realistic. Again and again. Spare me the can't-do.

Also, I'm getting sick of this "at your age" crap like I'm posting while high on crack something.

I refuse to both believe that I'm so out-of-the-loop quixotic or that you're completely glass-half-empty misanthropic.

It's because you're acting like there's some magic actions that can take place to fix the problem, and frankly I've yet to hear you propose anything that's remotely concrete or would have any meaningful effect. Psychological profiles for all of America? Having 1 cop for every citizen? Hooking everyone into the Matrix and just living in virtual reality?

High horses are fun to ride, but the carrousel just goes round-and-round without getting anywhere.

[Ctrainer]

People keep saying we need "change" and a "cultural shift" but no one is saying what that means...

[VoxExMachina]

People keep saying we need "change" and a "cultural shift" but no one is saying what that means...

Exactly. It means we hate it when bad things happen, but feel comforted by the fact that we're going to "do something", even if we have no idea what it is.

So, inevitably, the Government will do something relatively stupid and unproductive (and probably expensive) in order to convince us that we're all better off.

[Miketoc]

It's because you're acting like there's some magic actions that can take place to fix the problem, and frankly I've yet to hear you propose anything that's remotely concrete or would have any meaningful effect. Psychological profiles for all of America? Having 1 cop for every citizen? Hooking everyone into the Matrix and just living in virtual reality?

High horses are fun to ride, but the carrousel just goes round-and-round without getting anywhere.

This reminds me of one of my sub contractors always saying "can't be done." They're all 50+. Our team tries to find solutions, however unlikely, and they are always burying their head in the sand, avoiding work, saying it can't be done, etc. There have been zero problems to which we haven't eventually found something despite them knowing the system better (they were the previous incumbent).

You're both just polar ends of the same spectrum. The "it should be a simple fix" side vs the "it can't be done" side to the "should we even try" spectrum.

At least, that's what I'm hearing. Everyone asking kvk what his "magical solution" would be, then deriding him for thinking there is a "magical solution." What would be your proposed solution or steps to prevent these types of tragedies?

[VoxExMachina]

This reminds me of one of my sub contractors always saying "can't be done." They're all 50+. Our team tries to find solutions, however unlikely, and they are always burying their head in the sand, avoiding work, saying it can't be done, etc. There have been zero problems to which we haven't eventually found something despite them knowing the system better (they were the previous incumbent).

You're both just polar ends of the same spectrum. The "it should be a simple fix" side vs the "it can't be done" side to the "should we even try" spectrum.

Bullsh!t. I'm all for productive and realistic actions. I've just yet to hear anyone propose what those are.

What I see coming is another useless action like banning black colored guns or something, as if that would make a spit of difference.

[ThickAsABrick]

gfyf

means nothing.

[PeterGibbons316]

People keep saying we need "change" and a "cultural shift" but no one is saying what that means...

Are we still talking about the shooting? If so - I have a hard solution to propose that is simple, and while not completely practical, I think would still be very effective.

When something terrible like this happens - bombings, shootings, murder suicides, mass-murders, whatever. We simply agree to never use the culprit's name. I don't think we can blame the media for their sensationalist coverage, people want to learn about what happened, down to the last horrifying detail. So they can still have that. But the guy who commits the crime gets no recognition, no fame, no glory. His name isn't immortalized as one that committed this atrocity, he is forgotten. Sure the name would get out in smaller circles, but if all the major media outlets agreed to never report the name - or if it were even a crime as when a minor's name is not released - I think that would go a long way to discouraging stuff like this in the future. It wouldn't be perfect, and it wouldn't prevent all shootings, but I think it would help.

[VoxExMachina]

We simply agree to never use the culprit's name. I don't think we can blame the media for their sensationalist coverage, people want to learn about what happened, down to the last horrifying detail. So they can still have that. But the guy who commits the crime gets no recognition, no fame, no glory. His name isn't immortalized as one that committed this atrocity, he is forgotten.

I'd agree with that. Not a true solution, but would probably cut down on the copy-cats and those who simply desire to be notorious.




In other news, Kraken dark rum is pretty good.

[ThickAsABrick]

I went out to eat twice this past weekend and ate like a king.

Meal 1:

sweetbreads and waffles - chicken fried veal sweetbreads, butternut squash, waffle, bacon fondue, lemon caper veal jus

southern fried chicken - whipped potatoes, low country collard greens, black pepper cream gravy

peanut butter “s’more” - guanaja-peanut butter mousse, toasted marshmallow, graham cracker ice cream


Meal 2:

Crispy Oysters - country ham, creamed spinach, cajun aioli

Duck Confit and Wild Mushroom Ragout w/Rosemary biscuit

Blue Cheese Crusted Flatiron Steak w/garlic-herb French fries

Salted Caramel Tart w/ bittersweet chocolate ice cream


I trust you all will find this more interesting than the dumb political back and forth you're having. I'm available for Q & A.

[VoxExMachina]

King of Gluttony poast.

And what's your opinion on vending machines in schools? Specifically those loaded with sweetbreads, duck confit, or guanja-peanut butter mousse?

[ossizen]

I'd agree with that. Not a true solution, but would probably cut down on the copy-cats and those who simply desire to be notorious.

This is especially true for a certain whackjob from Topeka. I refuse to mention their names.

[Lencho]

LaGuerta ftw.

Anyone knows if ther'll be Dexter season 8?

Yes, there will be. IIRC, they were given two more seasons earlier this year.

EDIT: Season 8 for sure, after that - who knows.

[adamdavidson47]

I went out to eat twice this past weekend and ate like a king.

Meal 1:

sweetbreads and waffles - chicken fried veal sweetbreads, butternut squash, waffle, bacon fondue, lemon caper veal jus

southern fried chicken - whipped potatoes, low country collard greens, black pepper cream gravy

peanut butter “s’more” - guanaja-peanut butter mousse, toasted marshmallow, graham cracker ice cream


Meal 2:

Crispy Oysters - country ham, creamed spinach, cajun aioli

Duck Confit and Wild Mushroom Ragout w/Rosemary biscuit

Blue Cheese Crusted Flatiron Steak w/garlic-herb French fries

Salted Caramel Tart w/ bittersweet chocolate ice cream


I trust you all will find this more interesting than the dumb political back and forth you're having. I'm available for Q & A.

I thought sweetbreads were some form of cooked testicle. Srs. Please aware.

[ossizen]

I thought sweetbreads were some form of cooked testicle. Srs. Please aware.

Sweetbreads are actually the thyroid glands of veal and sometimes deer.

[adamdavidson47]

Sweetbreads are actually the thyroid glands of veal and sometimes deer.

Sweetbreads or ris are culinary names for the thymus (also called throat, gullet, or neck sweetbread) or the pancreas (also called heart, stomach, or belly sweetbread) especially of the calf (ris de veau) and lamb (ris d'agneau) (although beef and pork sweetbreads are also eaten).[1] Various other glands used as food are also called 'sweetbreads', including the parotid gland ("cheek" or "ear" sweetbread), the sublingual glands ("tongue" sweetbreads or "throat bread"), and testicles (cf. Rocky Mountain oyster).[2][3] The "heart" sweetbreads are more spherical in shape, and surrounded symmetrically by the "throat" sweetbreads, which are more cylindrical in shape.

[ThickAsABrick]

I thought sweetbreads were some form of cooked testicle. Srs. Please aware.

lol

[Dominik]

I'm available for Q & A.

Q: Which restaurant was this?

A: Vidalia. Are you stalking me?