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By the way, wouldn’t all Trump have to do to get red hats to run away screaming from Social Security and Medicare is to start calling them “Socialist Security” and “Mediscare”?

Sure, Bregman would be the best third baseman we could plug in this year. No argument from me on that. The question is, is he the best third baseman we can plug in for 2026, 2027, 2028, 2029, and 2030 as well? And are the third base options we have in house for the next six years all demonstrably worse than what Bregman could bring us for the next six years? Is Jace Jung done here? As for second base, Gleyber Torres, despite his glove, has enough of a track record with the bat that he is projected to deliver three wins this year. Will that not be good enough? Would you rather have the guy without the glove or the track record remain at second and the guy who is playing himself out of the big leagues stay at first?

OK, nycsouthpaw, technical semantic point: people do not have to extend tolerance to those they agree with or are simpatico with. Tolerance is for people you don’t agree with, i.e., you don’t like them or what they stand for, but you tolerate them. If you’re on board with someone else, no toleration is needed—you extend warmth and embrace them.

If by “WTF is wrong with these idiots” you mean how can they be so stupid, I don’t think that’s what’s going on here. I think they know exactly what they’re trying to accomplish and how to get there.

Can’t get back to the golden era of the gilded age with albatrosses like Socialist Security and Mediscare hanging around our necks, can we?

I don’t mind the idea of being the team that gives him to most money. That part doesn’t bother me even a little. My issue is the idea of signing him to a six-year deal just so we can win this year. That’s what an organization would do out of desperation. I don’t think Harris is a desperate man. If we were to get Bregman, I would guess the terms would look similar to Flaherty and Alonso. I also totally get people’s concern about the potential of his effect on the clubhouse. I would guess that’s a consideration of our brain trust, too.

Wait until they start going after “woke” white people for not being racist enough.

We are next. Book that.

If it’s a guarantee you’re looking for, following a baseball team is not for you. 😉

Please don’t take this the wrong way, but yes, I remember you were very adamant at the time that this ruling was constitutional and desirable.

I don’t think anybody believes that our chances of being in the playoffs is gonna nose-dive in the next 2 to 3 years. Except possibly you? Do you? Either way, I would bet money that Scott Harris is not going to sacrifice three or four or five years from now in order to win this year. He is not Dave Dombrowski, and speaking only for myself, thank God for that.

Thank you, Citizens United.

There doesn't appear to be any "aim" involved. They are apparently carpet bombing the entire federal government.

The ... ahem ... $64 question is, do we want to affect the decisions the 2028, '29, and '30 Tigers will have to make by seeking three or four marginal wins for 2025? Would it be a reasonable move for Scott Harris to completely go for broke and make 2028-2030 the future PBO's problem?

What the hell is the World News Times? In any event, it would not be super shocking to see Harris leverage whatever relationship he might have with Buster to make a deal happen.

Probably most of that came in 1987 when he won the ERA title with an 8-16 record. He actually finished fifth in the Cy vote that year.

I imagine it's being regarded much differently in the fire-breathing RWM.

Here is some additional information to consider regarding the use of emojis as a trolling mechanism. https://scholarcommons.scu.edu/cseng_senior/300/ The Impact of Emojis on User Engagement with Trolling Content in Online Platforms Author Diya Saraf Date of Award 6-18-2024 Document Type Thesis Publisher Santa Clara : Santa Clara University, 2024 Department Computer Science and Engineering First Advisor Yuhong Liu Abstract This thesis examines the impact of emojis on user engagement within online discussions, particularly focusing on the trolling behavior on social media platforms such as Reddit. The central problem addressed is understanding how different types of emojis—in emotional, informational, and popularity-based categories—affect user interactions and engagement in online communications. Through a robust methodological approach, combining quantitative data analysis and Random Forest regression modeling, this research meticulously analyzes emoji usage patterns and their correlations with engagement metrics like upvotes and comments. The results highlight that emotional and popular emojis significantly enhance engagement by facilitating emotional expression and connection among users. In contrast, excessive or inappropriate use of emojis, especially those less popular or predominantly informational, tends to reduce engagement. These findings suggest that while emojis can serve as powerful tools for enhancing communication and mitigating conflicts, their misuse can lead to decreased user interaction and potential misunderstandings. Based on these insights, the study concludes that understanding the context-specific impacts of emojis is crucial for both content creators and platform moderators to foster healthier online environments. Recommendations for future research include exploring the effects of cultural differences on emoji interpretation and expanding the predictive modeling to other platforms to generalize the findings. This work contributes to the broader discourse on digital communication strategies, offering guidelines for more effective and empathetic engagement online.

Honestly, I didn’t know whether to heart or laugh. I flipped a coin for the billion.

It’s uncool to drag people into a sidebar they’re not involved in.

Please give some additional consideration to this.

The performative cruelty is the point.

Just what we need … a president making stupid off the cuff “suggestions” that stand a good chance of being implemented because he’s the king.

Because FElon is Daddy’s new favorite?

Maybe she wants to accelerate Jesus’s return to earth so he can tell her what a cool lady she is before he swoops her up to the sky.