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  1. Bro you messed up, now I’ll always see the name Rimbo and see a Klingon. 😕
  2. I wasn't suggesting it should stop, just that I'll watch and not participate.
  3. my (former) buddy listened to me while I explained what the Mueller report really said - this guy did really, really bad shit but while POTUS impeachment and conviction by the senate is the only remedy, and since ALL are entitled to a speedy trial, if I recommend prosecution after his term in office, he will essentially be denied that constitutional right, so I decline to so recommend. I happen to think that is a bullshit take, his recommendation is not an indictment, but here we are.
  4. troph

    LBGTQ

    they don't want to be mean, they want us dead or gone. but if they have to be mean to achieve their goals, they'll do that too.
  5. we almost did this - install artificial turf instead of a lawn - we decided against it because it's really, really fucking hot on the feet in the summer and it's nasty chemicals in how that shit is made. add to that, I have no idea if any of it can leach out under the summer heat. but I'm sure it's a fantastic business right now. I bet there will be a lull if we get a year or two of historical average rain. but I agree yards need to be reduced in size, our front yard is maybe 20x20 with the rest of the front desert style plants in beds (agave, drought tolerant grass, yucca, etc.). our back is a bit larger, but it's on top of septic which helps some. hoping to run select sprinklers 40 mins or less per week, some even less, some once a month if at all.
  6. not sure where here is, but generally yes, 100% they can. you do have another issue with connecting to house plumbing if it's not an original design to have potable and non-potable. while I don't advocate you drink out of the toilet, most houses (including ours which is dedicated rainwater only) do not have separate potable and non-potable supplies.
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    Media Bias

    the more this simulation goes on the more important it becomes to know what is (1) a purported fact, (2) purported evidence, (3) a conclusion, and (4) an opinion. From there, you then have to do the work to evaluate the (1) quality of the purported evidence, (2) congruence of the purported evidence with the purported facts, (3) the strength of the connection of the conclusion given in light of the evidence and facts reviewed, and (4) the quality and merits of the opinion in light of the conclusion (assuming it's well supported by quality evidence supporting facts). The stronger the evidence, the more evidence, the overlap of the evidence with the stated fact should lead to the logical conclusion. Then we evaluate the merits of the opinion which often explains what to do next, or what might the ramifications be under the circumstances. Evidence strength depends on a number of factors - direct interviews with people who were there, testimony under oath, documents filed with courts, original source documents or videos, these are all prime examples of great evidence. a simple statement from someone that a fact is true is terrible evidence, and borders on a full collapse of fact, evidence and conclusion, even if one person states the purported fact, and another draws the conclusion and opines on it. most on air live video news channels offer opinion at best or a feigned attempt at the full 1-4 process above because production of those programs is pretty inexpensive if you can focus on opinion. Often times opinion has its place, especially when facts are fairly well agreed upon and established (the collective can often times do this so 1-2 can be skipped). but at it's worst, 1-2 are skipped and we are left hearing conclusions and opinions only without agreed upon facts based on quality evidence. in addition, plenty of people have an agenda and can promote their views through the appearances of journalism through online platforms. both of these phenomena have crippled us in terms of accessing "news". the explosion of access to video streaming and the inexpensive cost of having a streaming channel makes it triply worse, very little evidence, facts stated and off to the races with bat shit crazy conclusions and opinions. left leaning traditional outlets (print magazines and newspapers) are not immune from this degradation and collapsing of facts, evidence, conclusion and opinion. but the left leaning outlets have held on to the values of quality journalism for a lot, lot longer than many conservative outlets. Now, there are conservative outlets I'm sure that are of a like mind with regard to the quality of journalism even if ideologies are not shared. But I don't know many. This NPR thing is an example of that, at least with respect to one person's view. In the end though, news consumption and remaining a free person in that endeavor requires rigor, intelligence, evaluative skills, and independent thought and a willingness to dedicate yourself to get your news from a diverse set of outlets. you have to actively participate in the evaluation of evidence, its connection to the stated fact, the combined support of the conclusion and then the opinion (including the bias of the speaker). I don't think many can do this.
  8. keep the large organics out of the tank (probably with a simple screen) and use gravity or a pump and go. yes super simple.
  9. makes me ragey. mother fucker trump told everyone to block the border bill. what a fucking piece of shit.
  10. you won't really see me defend much about the evangelicals, but I don't have a problem with religious groups speaking with their first amendment rights about politics, especially when their position is not a violation of law or the constitution). even if you put a "stay in your lane" requirement, SBC has a humanitarian angle here too. while they can burn in hell for many of their positions, I still support their right to be in this arena speaking their mind. and on this one, I just so happen to not have to hold my nose at it.
  11. rainwater collection starts very cheap and then gets stupid depending on how hidden, large and elegant you want your system to be. I think gutters to large tanks enclosed by fencing is perfectly nice and then you can use gravity or a pump to push it out to the lawn. If it's drinking water the filtration isn't complicated but adds a few thousand. non-potable water? That can be super cheap.
  12. that would explain the sleeper part of their sleeper cells. I have to admit, I'm looking at the lawn guy with a more suspect eye. every time he waves and smiles at me I peer at him through my office window and wonder - is he the guy that is going to start the civil war?
  13. I was ok with him until about 6 games into this season. He's dead to me. His ceiling is a CWS appearance. it's hard to pull the trigger early with enough appearances but as soon as you realize he won't ever win it all, he's got to go. I'm fine being patient with a coach that will field solid teams, fight like hell in the post season and hang around Omaha with a chance to win. It takes A LOT to win it all. But the ceiling has to be championships, not appearances. Pierce lost me this season. get him out. I'll leave the choosing to CDC, I'm not a professional coach hirer.
  14. gives me chills EVERYTIME I watch. It is the MOST impressive meaningful and impactful ass chewing I've ever seen. I heart Augie. miss him (in his prime) so much.
  15. my newly discovered Q friend (former friend) says the 9 million military aged illegals (most released prisoners from Venezuela) are in their sleeper cells ready to attack on election day in November. is that the republican civil war? I'm confused.
  16. I know I'm carpet bombing this thread right now, but thanks. I'm going to grieve for a day or two but it's time to move on. I will find other straight guys that are cool as shit that like to do cool shit with a cool lesbian and aren't lost. at our age, life long friends are a misnomer. friends come and go now. that's just reality. I have 4-5 life long friends that have stuck with me and that's just it, and I'll protect those to the death, but this guy is a 7-8 year friend and he's gone.
  17. stay vigilant with your family and kids and friends that are not lost. stay close to them. especially the little ones. there ARE social media channels out there trying to get young white males to dive head first into the Q world. it's quite dangerous.
  18. it's always been a fucking slog to make it. always.
  19. I'm not, we had a conversation that was not expected last night and the friendship ended over text this morning. I'm just sharing with y'all now. walking dead, he's a zombie now, there is no cure. he's gone.
  20. this was my fav - him: got it, groomers aren't a big deal. me before: for every one drag queen or trans person that has abused a child or attempted to groom a child there are thousands of family members, pastors, scout leaders and dare I say little league coaches that have done the same. wait, fav was this - him: oh, y'all are on the same team? me before: no, trans people are our people. him before that: you know the L's, G's and B's don't like the T's. * you read that right, i'm not out to him. another fav - him: why would he want that? I didn't see that. me before: did you know Ken Paxton asked TxDOT for the names of every person in texas that changed their gender on their DL in the last two years? to be fair, he did later say, no one should get between a patient and their doctor - abortion and trans kids included. he was adamant about that.
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