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Carl Spackler

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  1. This is basically what I said to the wife (no pics) as we walked back to our vehicle after going to the No Kings event in Claremont, CA. Terrific event. A lot more showed up than I expected. And I have more optimism now than I did before the event. But now how do we continue and channel this momentum to actually effect some meaningful change?
  2. I'm not a fan of the look, but here's the explanation the Cubs and MLB put out earlier this year. https://www.mlb.com/news/cubs-unveil-new-baby-blue-jersey-for-2025
  3. *whynotbothgif*
  4. No
  5. This is not entirely accurate. All the Ninth Circuit did was stay enforcement of the lower court's order finding that Trump's order was contrary to the Constitution. So while that's some good news for Trump, it doesn't necessarily mean the Ninth Circuit panel will ultimately side with him when it considers the merits of the issues. The Ninth Circuit did not "overrule" the District Court -- at least not yet.
  6. This. I live in LA County. The notion that "Los Angeles is burning" or that rioting is rampant is laughable. It's MAGA propaganda bullshit.
  7. Just spent a very pleasurable 2 hours on the back patio, smoking a cigar, drinking good bourbon, and listening to sublime song after song written, arranged, and performed by Brian Wilson and his fellow Beach Boys. When "God Only Knows" hit the queue, there was nothing to do but raise my glass in tribute to someone who gave us so much beauty.
  8. OK, which one of you magnificent bastards is Blinnaggie82? Stand up and accept plaudits for your tremendous troll job.
  9. RIP, Genius. So many great songs. Damn -- Brian Wilson and Sly Stone both in the same week?! Tough to handle for music lovers.
  10. As I stated on another thread, I will be attending one -- the first political rally I have attended in my life. But that's how serious and fucked up things have become.
  11. It seems MAGA has a consensus regarding the language it wants to use to replace the wording on the plaque at the base of the Statue of Liberty ("Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses," etc.).
  12. My old house can be seen for about 3 seconds in Catch Me If You Can. Does that count?
  13. It's both distressing and infuriating to me to see this country in the state it's in.
  14. Luxor is definitely worn out. But you can also get a suite for cheap there, and it's ultra-convenient to just walk from there to Allegiant. If you're not going to spending much time there anyway while you gamble, see the football game, eat meals, see shows, etc., it's bearable for a night or two. At least it was for me the one time I stayed there for a Raiders game when MB was booked except for ridiculously-priced suites. Mandalay Bay is certainly newer and nicer (and just as convenient), so I agree that I probably should have differentiated between the two in my prior post. But you'll also pay more at MB.
  15. Pioneer. Innovator. Big, big loss.
  16. Damn right. I've never attended a politics-related rally in my life, but that will change on June 14. Taco Trump has done so much damage to this country I love that I can no longer sit by thinking that "my vote is how I voice my opinion."
  17. Not sure about the timing aspect, but for Raiders' games I have opted for convenience by staying in either Mandalay Bay or Luxor (!), and then just walking over the 15 Freeway on Mandalay Bay Road on gameday. It's so easy. There's also a Four Seasons on the MB property for you high rollers who think MB or Luxor are beneath you.
  18. Always a great idea to start blazing away while on video. Makes the LEOs' jobs so much easier.
  19. This is the kind of hijack that is totally okay.
  20. Most Allsups burritos consumed? Just trying to be helpful here . . .
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