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Skipper

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  1. If you want to say the University jumped the gun last week, fine, but you all are living in a fantasy world if you don't think an 'encampment' was coming to campus if UT didn't act. "Protestors" are trying to set them up all over the country this week. You think this copycat tik tok generation was going to be content holding hands and singing kumbaya? UT fucked up last week but I have zero problem with yesterday.
  2. At least being considerate of hygiene is #2 on the list.
  3. Interesting. My eyes didn't see him playing that poorly. His minutes have been absurd. Concerning if he's wearing down.
  4. I read the U of Chicago statement many praised. I think there is a reasonable argument it is the correct approach. I also think it's 50/50 whether they end up requesting the police take action before this is over. They took a strong position without drawing any clear lines in the sand. I know how that works with my kids. Personally I prefer UF's statement that their campus isn't a daycare. For anyone saying what has happened on other campuses is irrelevant to the discussion of what is going on at UT's campus I completely disagree. Those campuses are real world examples of what has happened when you let "protestors" violate university policies without consequence. It is absolutely a critical piece of the analysis. Because that reality100% influenced this universities response. Like others have said, there have been protests for months without issue. Only recently have the protestors decided they weren't getting enough attention and ramped things up. And by the way, UT is absolutely not alone in taking a firm stance this week regarding encampments. If people want to focus on what happened last week, fine, I'll agree the response was probably over the top. But Texas made it abundantly clear no encampments were permitted. Those students yesterday intentionally crossed that line and Texas didn't blink. There are reasonable discussions and debate to be had around first amendment and what the line should be but I don't think it's a coincidence that those most outraged screaming "fascism" over and over are a combination of those that have been the most critical of Israel for months on this forum and those so obsessed with MAGA/Abbot that they look at any excuse to yell at the clouds. I doubt many have the same energy if police cleared out the KKK after setting up tents on campus.
  5. Really? Have you not seen how things have gone in NYC and on the West Coast without police or administration escalating? Give them an inch they will take a yard. Some of you need to open your eyes and realize these aren't a bunch of hippies smoking pot and singing Give Peace a Chance like in your good old days. I feel like plenty on this board are letting their hate for Trump/Abbot/MAGA cloud their judgment. Listen to some of the jewish students speak (including those on UT campus) about the rhetoric they are hearing walking around campus. How about protestors at UCLA not letting Jews on campus. The national news was disgusting this morning. Not fox news or newsmax, fucking mainstream national news. 80% of this country is disgusted at what is taking place. But sure - Hartzell is the problem.
  6. Hell yeah boys. Right back in this bitch.
  7. TONIGHT REDEMPTION IS SPELLED R-O-O-P-E!!! Beautiful
  8. They are going to give up a breakaway. I can feel it.
  9. I'll settle for more than 5 seconds on their end of the ice. Have to play smart but also stay aggressive. We aren't good enough defensively to turtle.
  10. I knew they would come out a little desperate but maybe let's spend a little time in their zone? Cmon
  11. Nils only 1:45 ice time. Don't think he's been back in after that god awful shift in the first.
  12. Power plays completely changed the complexion of this game. We were getting dominated and those turned it around.
  13. Top line getting outclassed but this 4th line came to play tonight!
  14. Pavelski wants another shot at that rebound. Damn.
  15. It's kind of night and day from last game where every pass found our stick and they couldn't get it into our zone. That's the way hockey go?
  16. Yeah, win or lose tonight I'll be there.
  17. Outplayed that period for sure so will take it going to the 2nd. Pretty much a reverse of the Game 2 first period. Hopefully this game follows that same trend.
  18. I dunno - sounds kind of mainstream and harder to coordinate outfits for. And "From the River to the Sea Donald Trump shall not go free" probably isn't edgy enough.
  19. Just a bunch of good kids peacefully protesting.
  20. 6:30 start Weds. That's almost too early but I'll take it over the late start for sure. Particularly with Mavs playing the late game. Obviously a pretty huge fucking game tonight.
  21. Go to post 1042. More than 1 tent although still incredibly lame. My favorite is what looks like a couch cushion to reinforce their barrier protecting said tents.
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