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If I were a doctor I would need a cheat sheet posted somewhere.

I like twitter to follow topics I am interested in and I still get useful info and entertainment from certain accounts. For example the last two epsiodes of Ahsoka were really good and I used twitter to see what others were thinking. It has its uses for a news feed if you curate who you follow. I do that every few months. Even if it's something or someone you agree with politically it can still be toxic as it just riles you up and makes you mad. I have to get rid of those people.

I turn 50 in a few weeks and I'm wondering if my doctor will mention it next week.

The save stat is so unique in that it's probably the only stat that dictates, or dictated, personnel moves. You have a designated pitcher who only comes in when nobody's on base and all you need is 3 outs and is expected to only pitch 1 inning. In that scenario a decent pitcher who have success and rack up a good number of saves. So then front offices think you need to build around that. You don't build bullpens. Bullpens happen because of failure and they are fleeting.

I will be getting it next week I’m sure when I get my physical.

Conspiracy theoriests don't require any consistency, logic, or discipline. Any pushback or factual refutation just means the conspiracy runs deeper. It's a convenient tool for idiots.

I suspect a lot of those people on the picket line voted for him and he was the first GOP vote they ever cast. He will play up the "They are taking your jobs and making people buy EV's"

That's a good comp. And the Wings in 2009. But at the same time those teams won the title the previous year. Another comp is the Pistons in 88/89.... if I knew the Tigers would win the WS in 2012 or 2013 then sure I'd take it. But if we're still stuck with only '84 in my lifetime I don't know.... That HR by Freese is one of my favorite non Tiger baseball moments of the last 20 years to be honest.

Regarding the 2011 postseason.... that was the year we lost to the Rangers in the ALCS. They went on to lose to the Cards where they were one strike away from winning the WS. Question for the group. Would you rather the tigers win the ALCS that year but the price is to have the same thing happen to you? One strike away from winning the WS to then lose that game and game 7? I'm not sure I'd make that trade. I couldn't handle the heartbreak.

Right. It’s like a pro life member of congress having or paying for an abortion compared to a member of congress who wants to wear a hat. The two things are not comparable and it’s just silly for Silver to do such a thing. That guy has lost his marbles.

In 2006 I sold my game 2 tickets to help defray the cost. In 2012 I sold game 3 for the same reason. So obviously hard to compare because in 2006 nothing bad had happened yet so we were all jacked up. When I went in ‘12 they were down 0-3. before the game we stopped at a local bar. Had drinks with Giants fans who as soon as their team won game 3 they saw the ticket prices plummet so they bought them and were able to get cheap flights. Nice people. Sitting next to us at the game was an older lady by herself, a Giants fan, who had a well worn book she used to keep score. I think she was afraid to cheer but when it got to two outs in the 9th I encouraged her to cheer. It was ok. We won’t bite. Definitely a different vibe in that game. The odds of coming back are not zero but close. If they won it would cost me $190 more plus parking and all that. Root for them or just get it over with another reason I hate digital only tickets. I have mementos from 2006, 2009, 2011-14. It became a yearly ritual to go to FedEx to pick up our playoff tickets. There were actually lines to do it.

I distinctly remember leaving my final home game in 2012, they went on the road a few games after to close out the season, and the team had just tied the White Sox for first place in the AL Central. They showed it on the scoreboard, 82-72. Us regulars in our section were both doing the "I hope to see you soon in the playoffs and Have a good winter, see you next season" types of goodbyes.

In '06 I really think the layoff got to them. They played sloppy which makes me think it's timing and the day to day nature of baseball. They didn't hit in game 1, won game 2, got shut down by Carpenter in game 3, should have won game 4, and were competitive in game 5. In '12 they didn't hit. Outside of game 1 every game was very close. They had guys on base in key moments. In '13 Papi's slam was the big moment but they lost game 3 by a solo HR. Won game 4. Played like crap in game 5. Had the lead late in game 6. Conversely Boston could also say "Hey we lost game 1 by a single run" Its not a stretch to think they could have won back to back in 2013. But these teams were also not as good as we might look back and think. They never had home field b/c of a better record.

Does Fetterman go on the Senate Floor and talk about how people who wear hoodies are bad and we need to keep them out of public life and not let our libraries and schools refer to them?

and '13 was the one that got away.

the current AG of Alabama is arguing they have a right to question and monitor transportation of minor females to see if they are going across state lines for abortion. The argument isn’t that they will… but that they could. You know how those end up working out. They claim they can prosecute women and those who help them obtain abortions in other states and in the case of minors they can pay special attention. After all it’s a criminal conspiracy at that point.

Notice in the scene when Joe walks up to collect the tip, he notices right away someone “didn’t throw in” and when asked who it’s Mr Orange who tattles in Mr Pink. Foreshadowing his status as the rat.

“I got two words for you. Learn to ****ing type”

I learned things at KFC that I still utilize today. It taught me so much. Dexterity. Multi tasking. Planning. And if was a hell of a lot of fun.

I would argue working in fast food just just as hard as working in a factory or warehouse. You are on your feet all day. They do more than just flip burgers. The kiosks are a response to labor shortages and simply a way to keep your staff focused on other things. When I worked retail having to deal with a customer was a pain in the ass because you often had other things you needed to be doing. CVS has the self checkout now so when I have to pay I don't have to bother the person stocking shelves who needs to stop what she's doing and walk across the floor so she can do what I can do myself. Boomers have aged into retirement now. Workers have choices and business has to fight for them like they have to fight for customers. Nobody's entitled to a labor force. I've seen too many business owners on TV whining about lazy people not wanting to work. They do. Just not for you. My son was arguing with my bro in law a few weeks ago and I was proud of him. A comment was made about "HS kids flipping burgers makeing $17 an hour". My son asked if those jobs were only for HS workers then why are they open during school hours? I think a lot of fast food places simply found out that most people don't care to eat inside anymore and it's not worth paying for more people to keep the dining room clean. OUr favorite middle eastern place became a carryout haven during COVID so much that now he cringes when people want to eat inside. It throws off his routine.

I was going to ask my doc about that. Probably go with the covid shot first then flu after if that's an issue.

Who is the last GOP nominee other than Trump that would be acceptable to today's party? Certainly not Romney, McCain, or either Bush. Not even Reagan. Maybe Dole? Nixon and Ike were "globalists". I'm not familair enough with who FDR ran against other than Dewery, who's a definite no.

I have my physical in a few weeks and plan on getting both the flu and booster. Bring it on. Someone should make band aids with meatball Ron's face on it to put over our shot site.

That is so good. I can see his dumb face right now making that argument and Fox Heads eating it up.

Vaping's not the worst consideration of what she does with that mouth