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Remember when Fox Sports Net was new? They used to troll ESPN with commercials about how they would be showing real sports and not some of the things ESPN was known for in the early days. They'd show what looks like some Easter European guys in a dungeon seated across from each other like you think they would start arm wrestling, then a guy would just slap the other one and everybody cheers. Loved those.

McCarthy wouldn't even be a thing. He's now the mainstream GOP. Ike would have been called a RINO. In '52 there was a real divide in the party when Ike announced he was a republican and would run. Taft was the America First candidate, sound familiar? He was strong in the midwest and south. Sound familiar? Ike was the preferred candidate by the establishment liberal NE wing of the party. Sound familiar? Overall Taft got more votes in the primary. Nixon was the concession add on to appease the hard cores.

Quick glance at Ingraham and she’s wondering where the hearings are for left wing riots. That’s the play by the right.

NASCAR banned confederate flags so I think they might be too woke for them

Wow. I had not. That’s cool.

Last night I made a “if I am in a coma put headphones on me and play these songs” list. I wanted longer songs with a jam flavor to them. Papa was a rolling stone since I’ve been loving you (live version) low spark of high heeled boys mountain jam (live version) in memory of Elizabeth Reed no quarter (live version) sugaree (Phil Lesh and friends from a festival in 2016)

"I wish these celebrities would keep their mouth shut about politics.... oh by the way did you hear what Ted Nugent said about Kamala...."

I remember you telling us that on the old board and ever since I always ask for it well. I had a great steak over the weekend at a place in Dearborn called Mint 29. Best one I've had in a very long time. Nothing special, just an 8 ounce filet but damn it was good. That place has been there for a while now but our first time going. 2 drinks, an appeitizer, 3 sides, and two steaks for just under $200 is not bad I don't think.

anybody's opinion worth hearing are already gone from the GOP in terms of any power or influence. Maybe a Adam Kinzinger. Wasn't Kasich on CNN? I do think it's important for balance but I'm not sure it's really relevant anymore for these shows. Everybody's locked in and nothing will break Fox's grip on the crazy people.

We finally took the Barry plunge last night. Was pleased to see 30 min episodes. We liked it. Got through 2 of them. I think we'll be doing that until we're caught up. I knew I would like it but I have to find things my wife likes too. That and Kenobi and Ms. Marvel should occupy us for the beginning of summer I think.

is it going to normalize the GOP's push to authoritarian white christian nationalism?

That would be a perfect George Carlin routine.... so spot on.

Wednesday for us is pizza day because my wife and I go somewhere at 5:15 and we like to leave pizza behind for the kids. Been that way for 7 years. I used to get Hungry Howie's because their online system was convenient as I could order from work and then pick it up on the way home. When the pandemic hit and I was working from home we started supporting a local pizza place as I didn't need that convenience anymore. Not long ago circumstances meant I had to prepay and have my MIL pick it up so we went back to Hungry Howie's.... man it was bad. It wasn't that much cheaper either so we'll continue to support Joe & Reno's.

The LC Deep Dish is not bad at all. Wouldn't be my first choice but I'd take it over Jet's simply due to cost if all you want is pepperoni on it. I saw a photo of Pizza Hut's detroit style and it was an abomination.

If TB wins you'd have to go back to the Islanders in the early 80's for a 3 peat.

Reminds me of an old article I saw posted a few weeks ago about her when she was a teenager.... "The grooming of Kate Bush".

I don't think homosexuality is being pushed on anybody. Many Christians think even having something around is "shoving it down our throats". Is it endorsing something by wearing a patch? I don't think so. I just sense a lot of hypocrisy by certain people when they go after some forms of protest but demand acceptance when they do the same thing.

What I like about the show is I'm of the same age chronologically as the kids. Interesting tidbit on season 4 that's not a spoiler.... Eddie Munson has a big Dio patch on the back of his jean jacket. That was given to the production by Ronnie's widow because she's a fan. Loved my jean jacket.

We wrapped up Stranger Things over the weekend and it was enjoyable. Right amount of camp, nostalgia, and fear. I didn't think I would be as into it but they did a nice job telling the 3 stories.

The one good thing Trump did was expose guys like Cruz and Rubio was liars and weak cowards. Never let it be said I never complemented the guy.

And comparisons to alcohol are not wrong. There is not a difference in principal but there’s definitely a difference in degree.

I too have a problem with the ESPN style shows where all they are talking about is gambling lines and all that. They are manipulating drama. That’s not for just casual betting. That’s intended to hook people and make it part of their daily lives. Most likely younger people who can least afford it. The presentation is it has a very TMZ feel to it. Creates a sense of urgency. It’s the same tactics they use on Black Friday sales. plus it’s boring. Nobody care about your betting from last night. It’s as interesting as your golf game or fantasy football results or what happened in poker.

I can’t watch it. The camera angles are different. I don’t like the announcers. Seems like the quality is lower. Has a dark tone to the visuals. It’s not my TV because other games are not like that. Also I want to switch back and forth when the hockey game starts and it’s harder to do that when it’s a streaming app. Dickerson on the radio is a definite upgrade.

https://www.baseball-reference.com/players/gl.fcgi?id=truckvi01&t=p&year=1952 Virgil Trucks, 2 no hitters in a year he went 5-19

so a bunch of psycho helicopter parents worried about their child's athletic performance will get to have the competition's parts checked out? We've reached peak Karen.