NFT: What have we learned this week?

And AP teacher...

Obviously I didn't learn proper Engrish this week.

you were in AP US History.

since he started picking on the disabled folk. Used to just be the short and/or fat.

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And AP teacher... Obviously I didn't learn proper Engrish this week.

Unpossible!

In comment 13049185 Giantgator said:

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you were in AP US History.

Ah man...why you got to call me out like that, yo? Ok, so I admit that I was jealous of those brainiacs in their AP classes learning stuff while I was sniffing glue...:(

CNN was excellent last night.

and that's all.... Happy football season all!

In comment 13049199 AP in Halfmoon said:

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CNN was excellent last night.

I learned I'll be able to turn the TV on again and see real news (well less drivel).

Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed.

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Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed.

I don't think it's half the country - more like 80-90% of the country are willing to love one crook vs another crook.

I learned that no matter how bad it gets or how much it changes, people will stick to their "tribe" no matter what.

I see the globe right there..

-Jeff Spicoli

- that being a Life Coach or Health Coach doesn't require one to know how to handle their own personal issues with people stealing from them

- Eli Apple hates lifting weights and has no military precision

- After years of it being in place, people still really have no clue what the PUP list's purpose is

- Amazon Fire sticks cause a shitload of confusion. Strange because I plugged mine in and it worked just fine

- Action Park dregs up fine memories. But then again, this was before brain-eating ameobas

- People will literally cry when a presidential candidate takes the stage. I didn't understand it with the Beatles, and I sure as fuck can't comprehend it now.

- Carlos Beltran was briefly traded last night

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- People will literally cry when a presidential candidate takes the stage. I didn't understand it with the Beatles, and I sure as fuck can't comprehend it now.

I cry because of all the blatant lies, half truths and false promises. (Both sides)

Like listening to brownstain/shadow etc on live TV.

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In comment 13049207 dep026 said: Quote: Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed. I don't think it's half the country - more like 80-90% of the country are willing to love one crook vs another crook. I learned that no matter how bad it gets or how much it changes, people will stick to their "tribe" no matter what.

I learned that the other half of the nation last week is just as gullible and pissed off at this week's soeakers.

Let's just say the last two weeks would make our founding fathers disappointed.

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In comment 13049209 Patrick77 said: Quote: In comment 13049207 dep026 said: Quote: Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed. I don't think it's half the country - more like 80-90% of the country are willing to love one crook vs another crook. I learned that no matter how bad it gets or how much it changes, people will stick to their "tribe" no matter what. I learned that the other half of the nation last week is just as gullible and pissed off at this week's speakers. Let's just say the last two weeks would make our founding fathers disappointed.

So true. Gives me agita everytime.

be a perfect time to run a miniseries. Watching the conventions has to be one of the most painful things possible. I think I was even watching a replay of a 1976 TB Bucs game instead of listening to those bozos the past two weeks.

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In comment 13049207 dep026 said: Quote: Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed. I don't think it's half the country - more like 80-90% of the country are willing to love one crook vs another crook. I learned that no matter how bad it gets or how much it changes, people will stick to their "tribe" no matter what.

I hope you knew that long before this week...

It's amazing - the entire population of politicians are dishonest, self-centered thieves, willing to sell the whole place out for a buck, and somehow either one half of the population or the other will go to the mats for their respective set of criminals.

apparently, some posters have the innate ability to determine someone's work ethic by looking at pictures of them.

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Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed.

Well, I learned that people, for the most part, suck. One day they're praising a person's bravery and service to the nation, and the next day they spew some of the most disrespectful and vile insults at the same person just because they support opposing politics. Saw it multiple times last night with Gen Allen and Army Captain Groberg.

But go on and tell me how your politics is better.

for Ashton Kutcher to pop us yelling "Punk'd" and then they premiere a reunion show.

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I learned that the other half of the nation last week is just as gullible and pissed off at this week's soeakers. Let's just say the last two weeks would make our founding fathers disappointed.

Sorry about jumping the gun, dep...I thought you were making this political. I see that you hate both sides.

They love it.....they LOVE it.

I really did...I remember looking at the screen several times and thinking, wow, I didn't know this!

But now I can't remember squat. I blame old age and previous alcohol use.

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In comment 13049207 dep026 said: Quote: Last night that half the nation is brain washed that thinking everything is on the up and up. And that we believe in liars, crooks, and greed. Well, I learned that people, for the most part, suck. One day they're praising a person's bravery and service to the nation, and the next day they spew some of the most disrespectful and vile insults at the same person just because they support opposing politics. Saw it multiple times last night with Gen Allen and Army Captain Groberg. But go on and tell me how your politics is better.

Ummm.... what is my politics? I am no fan of the man who spoke last week either.

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Ummm.... what is my politics? I am no fan of the man who spoke last week either.

Read my follow on post, dep. Slight misunderstanding on my part...my apologies.

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In comment 13049239 dep026 said: Quote: I learned that the other half of the nation last week is just as gullible and pissed off at this week's soeakers. Let's just say the last two weeks would make our founding fathers disappointed. Sorry about jumping the gun, dep...I thought you were making this political. I see that you hate both sides.

Not a problem whatsoever. I think we all can agree that we learned the last 2 weeks has brought out the worst in a lot of people... and the reason is the people trying to lead.

Thank god for children and dogs. They bring me sanity.

And no the mentor isn't dating kenny banya

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In comment 13049212 FatMan in Charlotte said: Quote: - People will literally cry when a presidential candidate takes the stage. I didn't understand it with the Beatles, and I sure as fuck can't comprehend it now. I cry because of all the blatant lies, half truths and false promises. (Both sides) Like listening to brownstain/shadow etc on live TV.

I agree but I thought listening to Mr Kahn made it all worth while.

"I also learned that we should always judge those in the past based on our current values and standards, and if they don't meet them, then they're just bunch of racist assholes."

Boy isn't this the truth. I can only wonder 200 years from now how they view us? Maybe having pets will be considered racist, or eating vegetables will immoral. Times are different, you can't view people from a different time through today's lense.

They paid a fortune to go to a stadium and watch men destroy either other.

1- The country needs a reboot do-over on both sides and see where we end up?
2- Apparently the Giants do not like rain or bad weather so bad weather games as of now we are fucked.
3- Some women have no regard to their personal safety but apparently have an American hero complex.
4- No good deed goes unpunished
5- BBI is way too critical of Gidiefor.

are not getting enough sleep.

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I agree but I thought listening to Mr Kahn made it all worth while.

One of my close friends (and classmate) spoke on Wednesday at the convention. Former Marine Captain Kristen Kavanaugh is a fascinating woman and veteran.
Link - ( New Window )

And intense

I learned that Billy Joel is more popular than Bruce Springsteen in New York. And that Bruce Springsteen is more popular than Billy Joel in New Jersey. And that the Mighty E-Street Band tips the scales in Bruce's favor.

I learned that Odell Beckham was the cause of his own troubles in the Panther game. And that Josh Norman was just following a good game plan with a sound strategy for covering him. I also learned that all those high character, team captain type draft picks couldn't calm Beckham down on the sideline. Neither could the coaches.

that signing Josh Norman and inquiring about Greg Hardy is the hallmark sign of a budding great GM for the Redskins.

so there ya go.

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And intense

But no where as intense as Gen Allen...haha.

conventions. I honestly had no idea that people would have any interest in the kind of stage-managed bullshit that goes on there.

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conventions. I honestly had no idea that people would have any interest in the kind of stage-managed bullshit that goes on there.

Eh...when you hear that your classmate and your previous Commandant are going to speak, you sort of tune in, you know?

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In comment 13049413 Greg from LI said: Quote: conventions. I honestly had no idea that people would have any interest in the kind of stage-managed bullshit that goes on there. Eh...when you hear that your classmate and your previous Commandant are going to speak, you sort of tune in, you know?

And I don't mean the CMC.

I watched both.

that says that I learned this thread will disappear like the last two "what have I learned threads" -- sometime before the dinner hour

No offense intended Ronnie - and it's not your fault - this thread attracts the foment

I thought George Gaynes was dead




Anyway....I suppose if there's a personal interest, as was the case for you, but in general I'd rather watch tree sloths racing.

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conventions. I honestly had no idea that people would have any interest in the kind of stage-managed bullshit that goes on there.

and I learned that there are Americans that think the Presidential election is not important enough to watch the real arguments of the Presidential candidates which each convention is presumably a thought out version of

You want to see the way your presidential candidate thinks and the people they surround themselves with -- you watch the convention -- I found both to be very illuminating this year

I said, GEORGE GAYNES

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and I learned that there are Americans that think the Presidential election is not important enough to watch the real arguments of the Presidential candidates which each convention is presumably a thought out version of You want to see the way your presidential candidate thinks and the people they surround themselves with -- you watch the convention -- I found both to be very illuminating this year

You want to know something about presidential candidates? Look at their actions rather than listening to the words someone else wrote for them in a carefully scripted and choreographed dog and pony show. And this year, in any case, features two vile human beings who have been in the public eye long enough to know plenty about just how rotten they are.

I like to soak it in myself -- candidates become caricatures of themselves if you just listen to pundits and the media

you may call it PR -- I call it watching exactly how philosophically an administration would work, what's on their minds, and what their arguments are

to me that's important

I learned that BBI doesn't appreciate our two well-qualified, intelligent, thoughtful, kind candidates for President.

I learned that Ronnie has friends. Need sources on that, though.

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that says that I learned this thread will disappear like the last two "what have I learned threads" -- sometime before the dinner hour No offense intended Ronnie - and it's not your fault - this thread attracts the foment

Not a big deal since this is just to pass the time on Friday when most of us are just thinking about the weekend.

At least no one has mentioned specific names.

I learned a great deal

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I learned that BBI doesn't appreciate our two well-qualified, intelligent, thoughtful, kind candidates for President. I learned that Ronnie has friends. Need sources on that, though.

I never said she reciprocates my friendship, duh! I have no friends. I'm an island, Brett, an island of lonely despair.

could live up to the kind of lofty standards I require in a friend. So far, all examined have been found wanting.

If he had taken AP US History recently he WOULD have been taught those things.

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I'd consider having friends if I ever came across someone who Greg from LI : 12:18 pm : link : reply could live up to the kind of lofty standards I require in a friend. So far, all examined have been found wanting.

So you're saying they all came up............. short?

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Quote: I'd consider having friends if I ever came across someone who Greg from LI : 12:18 pm : link : reply could live up to the kind of lofty standards I require in a friend. So far, all examined have been found wanting. So you're saying they all came up............. short?

Dick.

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Quote: I'd consider having friends if I ever came across someone who Greg from LI : 12:18 pm : link : reply could live up to the kind of lofty standards I require in a friend. So far, all examined have been found wanting. So you're saying they all came up............. short?

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conventions. I honestly had no idea that people would have any interest in the kind of stage-managed bullshit that goes on there.

and also -- if you are examining the candidates through the lens of history -- you are still examining them through the bullshit lens of whoever's perspective you are listening to

you don't have to want to be informed, but you opt to become a passive aggressive victim if you aren't

short people?

I said, look at their actions, the things they've actually done. Not their speeches, not anyone's analysis of them, their tangible actions.

there needs to be a mainstream, national voice for a 3rd party. Its absolutely comical that this is what we get to pick from.

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I said, look at their actions, the things they've actually done. Not their speeches, not anyone's analysis of them, their tangible actions.

exactly how do you get to look at exactly what they've done Greg?

there are people in BBI who Greg can make short jokes about...

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there needs to be a mainstream, national voice for a 3rd party. Its absolutely comical that this is what we get to pick from.

There is and they may make the 15% needed for the debates

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In comment 13049569 UConn4523 said: Quote: there needs to be a mainstream, national voice for a 3rd party. Its absolutely comical that this is what we get to pick from. There is and they may make the 15% needed for the debates

I know, but something tells me he falls just short, which is a shame. There shouldn't be a restriction, a 3rd party voice should be automatic. It makes zero sense.

The debate board will probably make it 20.

with both conventions over? Last I saw was 12% after the RNC.

It will be interesting to see.

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there are people in BBI who Greg can make short jokes about...

Brett.

Curious....

UConn - From RCP, in polls from the past week, CBS had Johnson at 11%, CNN at 9%, YouGov at 5%.

The Redskins have some gorgeous women covering them at training camp. I don't know who they are or what channel/publication they're with, but when I went to lunch there were two stunning blondes in line with Redskins media badges.

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Curious.... UConn - From RCP, in polls from the past week, CBS had Johnson at 11%, CNN at 9%, YouGov at 5%.

Wait...is it now ok to name candidates as long as they're not the big two? Because if it isn't, you just doomed this thread, Greg. Nice job, fucker.

Y'all hear that? We're usin' code names.

I see it used by anarchists not libertarians.

From his "Advice to a friend on Choosing a Mistress":

"The Face first grows lank and wrinkled; then the Neck; then the Breast and Arms; the lower Parts continuing to the last as plump as ever: So that covering all above with a Basket, and regarding only what is below the Girdle, it is impossible of two Women to know an old from a young one. And as in the dark all Cats are grey, the Pleasure of corporal Enjoyment with an old Woman is at least equal, and frequently superior, every Knack being by Practice capable of Improvement."

There are plenty of ancaps under that umbrella.

For another thing, yes, libertarians use the slur "statist" all the time. Trust me on that one.

I know and I despise it.

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That's much more entertaining than watching Tim fucking Kaine, the human Sominex.

The Pragmatic Libertarian and others. The ANCAPs are the worst. It's quasi intellectual masturbation from pipe dreaming douche bags.

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In November there will be five or six names on the ticket. It's amazing to me that one of these two assholes is going to be president just because they have the money to pay for more commercials. If that's the case than why don't we just make Flo the fucking President?

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She's more unlikable than the two we have running.

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She's more unlikable than the two we have running.

Yeah but ad time seems to be all that's needed for votes. That's got to be the reason that one of the two most disliked people in America will win this election.

Well I just learned that some allegedly smart people know very little about our political system.

Btw, I don't like one of the candidates at all, but he/she hasn't run any ads. I won't mention who.

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Well I just learned that some allegedly smart people know very little about our political system. Btw, I don't like one of the candidates at all, but he/she hasn't run any ads. I won't mention who.

Will that person make commercials great again?

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Well I just learned that some allegedly smart people know very little about our political system. Btw, I don't like one of the candidates at all, but he/she hasn't run any ads. I won't mention who.

What a douche.

to Hardees/Carl Jr

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Well I just learned that some allegedly smart people know very little about our political system. Btw, I don't like one of the candidates at all, but he/she hasn't run any ads. I won't mention who.

I agree but google worst campaign ad in history. Guess who ran it. (it was web only)

Seems to have been a key guy from the beginning. Burr? Not so much. Near last words: "'Pendleton knows' (attempting to turn his head towards him) 'that I did not intend to fire at him.'" Sorry Burr did not think that way. Thanks be to the powers that rule us that Hamilton's still on the ten.