I saw it when it was in theaters. I’d say this critic sums it up for me…

“..is a battery of your mind and soul. It’s a film that’s easy to respect and hard to like.”

wv wrote:

Ok, how about the ‘context’ and the ‘big picture’. Which is a separate-but-inseparable aspect of this to me.

Assume for the sake of argument that Trump had connections and deals with Russians that amount to “collusion” or whatever terms you wanna use. OK, assume the worst and assume its all true and even more is true that we dont even know about.

Put it in context.

How does it fit with all the ‘collusion’ America/CIA/NSA/Pentagon/Executive-Branch has done all over the world since, say, the end of World War II ?
Do you see any problem with the MSM discussing Russia-gate without putting it in historical context? IE, telling a story of russia being the bad guys and america being the shining city on the hill?

Second question — Again, assume all the russia-gate stuff is true, for the sake of argument — How is the system USING this issue? In what ways, if any, are the MSM/Dems using this issue?

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For me the priority is removing Trump/Pence from office. So while I agree that it’s important for Americans to be aware of our own interference in elections in other countries, the focus should be on Trump’s collusion with Russia and anything else that makes his removal possible. All other considerations are secondary to that.

When I was a teen I could down a box of Tasty Cakes with a carton of milk in one sitting.

Unfortunately the super market doesn’t always have them here in VT. But you’re right, they aren’t as good as they were when I was a kid.

Middleswarth BBQ potato chips is another snack food I really miss. Can’t get them here.

This video and the ones that follow it are well worth watching,

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nittany ram wrote:

Yes, I’ll watch it. I haven’t missed one as long as I can remember. I’m going to a party. The guy who’s throwing it is a friend of mine and a Pats fan, so in deference to our friendship I’ll be silently rooting for the Eagles.

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What if Foles outduels Brady.

What then?

What would it mean?

End times?

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Nah, the End Times have been upon us for some time.

Beelzechick’s birth signaled the beginning of the End Times.

The thing is, the Eagles are better than the Pats at every position except one – QB. So if Foles has a decent game, the Eagles could win, which would hasten in Judgement Day.

But Beelzechick wielding his unholy power through his foul servant, Brady, will probably be enough to defeat Foles and keep the world in darkness.

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Alex Smith is underrated. To me Cousins is sort of a younger version of Smith. Like Smith he’s a gamer, and mobile, but also a bit streaky, and prone to the occasional big mistake. So Washington is getting a QB with similar skills at a cheaper price to be a place holder for whichever QB they draft.

wv wrote:

It would be nice to know ‘how much’ they cheated, and whether or ‘how much’ it affected actual outcomes of meaningful games.

It would also be nice to know how much ‘other’ teams have cheated in the NFL over the years. It would put things in context.

Like, ya know, maybe the Cleveland Browns have been cheating for the last decade. Ya know.

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I would be interested in knowing what constitutes cheating. Obviously video taping another team’s practices is a no-no because the Pats were punished for that but is stealing signals really cheating?

Zooey wrote:

joemad wrote:

Your school principal is Isaiah Robertson?

Ha! No. He was a tight end who was traded during training camp of his rookie year. Never played a regular season game with the Rams. He helped block for O.J. Simpson the year Simpson broke 2,000 yards rushing. He was with them a couple years, and finished his career in the World Football League before going into teaching and coaching.

Interesting. In his memoirs OJ talks about a former TE he played with in Buffalo that had a huge impact on his life. He credits this teammate with helping him develop and put into practice the moral code he lives by.

Eh, that croc wasn’t ‘chasing’ the swimmer. It was following the swimmer. The word use is important because ‘chasing’ implies intent to harm. The croc could have just been curious. Crocs can swim much faster than that and would be doing so if it definitely wanted to make a meal out of the swimmer.

Still, a wise move by whoever frightened the croc.

I want Watkins back. He’s got more talent than any other receiver on the team, and I think he’ll get more productive after OTAs and a complete training camp with Goff.

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wv wrote:

Well they dont need Watkins but i think they do need someone like Watkins.

My view is, the closest they will get to that is Watkins.

Can’t count on rookies. FAs cost.

I agree. I would like Watkins to come back and he says he definitely wants to come back. I think a full training camp with Goff will do wonders for his productivity.

JackPMiller wrote:

How much would it save us, if they release Saffold? I would not be shocked if they would draft a future LOT. Just put him at OG for a year or two.

Why would you release the best LG in the league?

Very sorry for your loss. Sounds like he had a full, interesting life. A man to be admired.