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wvParticipant“Cynicism: an inclination to believe that people are motivated purely by self-interest; skepticism.”
That is everywhere on this board ! Centrist democrats are motivated only by “self interest”. Republicans are interested only by self interest. Progressives are not motivated by “self-interest” and do not harbor “skepticism”. (LOL).
Aside from that, Ball’s question at its core is ” because the issue is so big isn’t it impossible to address it”? To me that is cynical in that it is doom and gloom and nothing can be done about it.
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Well, if we were on the Titanic, I would indeed say, “hey this is REALLY bad.”
Would that be ‘cynical’ ? Is it ‘cynical’ to call a disaster a disaster?
Michael Moore called one issue the “Climate Emergency.” I agree with that characterization. And thats just ONE environmental issue.Leftists are used to being called ‘cynical’ by centrists. Centrists pick on Reps. Leftists pick on the System.
I dont really know what you mean when you say that Leftists say the Reps and Dems are ‘motivated by self-interest’ and the leftists dont see themselves as ‘skeptical.’ I dont really know how to untangle all that.
I dont think i ever use the term ‘self-interest.’ It’s kindof a vague, catch-all term that could apply to every human on earth.
I pick on Corporate-Capitalism, W. Thats what i pick on. Thats what i blame.
Mostly.I dont ‘necessarily‘ blame it for the loss to the Patriots 🙂
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Health CorrespondenwvParticipantIMNSHO, Ball is an obvious example of this, working as she does for a Trump-supporting, right-wing political power-broker (owner of The Hill). Given that she spends pretty much all of her time tearing into the Dems for being “corporatists,” and barely says a word about the far, far worse GOP and their corporatists, this leftist no longer cares what she has to say. Nor do I care any more what others like her say . . . . the Mates, the Greenwalds, the Dores, et al. .
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Well, as you know, I agree with the Mates, Greenwalds, Dores, and Krystal Balls, so we just disagree. At least no-one can call leftist ‘monolithic’ 🙂
The film is an awful ‘film.’ I agree with the film’s message, but its just a disjointed, amateurish film. And whats weird is the film points to the problem of Corporate-Capitalism. It points right at it. But it never comes out and names the problem. The C Word is absent. I thought that was a strange choice by the director.
Also, the point the film is making is pretty mundane for Leftists. I mean, we constantly talk about how the system commodifies EVERYTHING, and how the system domesticates-tames all serious dissent. It turns Che into a T-shirt, in other words. So naturally it does that to the ‘Environmental Movement.’ I mean, why wouldnt it. Duh.
So yeah, a lot of ‘environmentalism’ is really just corporate-bullshit dressed in Green.
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vwvParticipantCheck out the Krystal Ball question at the 11 minute mark. And the Michael Moore answer. The dynamic applies to more than just the environmental movement. You see this problem all over the place.
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vI think what your referring to is Ball’s question about the issue of environment being so big it simply causes people to think nothing can be done about it. Moore challenges that by essentially saying we have no choice but to take it on. On this one I’m on the side of Moore. However, isn’t the cynicism expressed by Ball’s question prominent on this very board and among many across the political spectrum: “its too big, Capitalism has doomed us, we can’t change a thing, we’re all fucked, there is no hope, blah, blah, blah.”
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Well, i dont think Krystal Ball’s question is at all ‘cynical.’ I dunno why you think her question is cynical. I think her question is a really good one, and its one that a lot of far-leftists ask everyday, in many political contexts.
I liked Michael Moore’s answer and I liked her question.At any rate, if you think Corporate-Capitalism is Fueling the ‘Climate Emergency’ (as Moore calls it)and fueling Deforestation, Mass Extinctions, War, Imperialism, Poverty, etc — then yes, it is truly hard to be optimistic. Far-leftists often battle with thoughts of doom-and-gloom. So do scientists, these days. There’s articles about that. About how SCIENTISTS are having trouble coping with what they are finding out.
Centrists have lots of hope, I know. Just beat Trump, and the DNC will build a shining city on a hill.
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vwvParticipantKrystal Ball: “Its interesting how much Professional Wrestling may be shaping our politics…”
wvParticipantI’m still amazed at how badly the national media covered this Gurley story from beginning to end.
At any rate. Sometimes I wonder in my head — Did Gurley KNOW about the deterioration of the Knee BEFORE he signed the big contract.
Whats an athlete supposed to do in those situations? Be honest? Dont be honest?I suspect Gurley just couldnt handle the deterioration of the knee. Maybe there was some denial. Some passive-aggressive stuff. Normal human stuff. Might have affected the Gurley-McVay relationship. Who knows.
It will be interesting to see just how could he plays for Atlanta.
wvParticipantCheck out the Krystal Ball question at the 11 minute mark. And the Michael Moore answer. The dynamic applies to more than just the environmental movement. You see this problem all over the place.
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vwvParticipantwvParticipantWell, i think there ‘is’ an argument that the Rams should have taken a RB further down in the draft, i guess.
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vI’ve been discussing the “taking backs lower” argument with various people. I find it to be a myth. I looked at the hit rate on backs taken after round 3 and it’s horrendously low. For every Aaron Jones taken in round 5, there;s 20 guys who do nothing (those numbers are not an exaggeration).
I also looked at backs taken in rounds 2 and 3, and it is of course a much higher hit rate–above 50%.
My feeling is this. McVay didn’t want “A back,” he wanted “THE back”–a guy with a high floor and ceiling, who fits, who promises immediate production, and who has all the traits he needs and admires. He locked in on Akers. If having a high functioning running game is important to him, then, so be it.
Think of all the great backs from Rams history. Not a single one (that comes to mind) was taken lower than round 3. Dickerson, Faulk (trade but originally round 1), Jackson, Gurley, Tyler, McCutcheon, Bettis….
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Interesting. I’m surprised the hit-rate is that low.
I think Mc-Snead have proved themselves capable in the personnel dept. So, I dont have trouble trusting them.
Lets hope he’s no Cleveland Gary.
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vwvParticipantHow I grade the draft
Cardials – A
49ers – C+
Rams – D
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Well, i think there ‘is’ an argument that the Rams should have taken a RB further down in the draft, i guess.
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vwvParticipantBtw, at the 16:28 mark of that vid up there, the guy gives the Rams an “F” grade on the First Round Pick. Sez it was one of the worst picks in the draft.
…he has some interesting things to say about the 49ers and how they draft, also.
“they dont care about who their WRs are…”w
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According to VinnyB, McVay really wanted Akers and Jefferson. Those were his guys for his offense. Certainly, Snead signed off on them, but I wouldn’t say we can ascertain how Snead drafts based on those 2 picks…
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Sure we can. We can ascertain that Snead listens to McVay. Thats what i would expect. They discuss, bat-things-around, have vigorous debates, and then if McVay really really wants a player, and Snead agrees its a quality player — McVay gets the player.
Its a Mc-Snead pick. Perfectly reasonable process, too.
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vwvParticipantI am so *(&#@)^# tire of Tight Ends. We draft one or two every year, and they’re all destined for greatness, and they never achieve it, and I don’t know what the hell TEs are even for except a decoy. If they can’t block, though, eff ’em. You don’t throw to them often enough to make them worth it, seems to me.
And yet…I’m clearly wrong. Because if I wasn’t wrong, nobody would draft TEs.
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I havent seen such *(&#@)^#-ing language since the Great H-Back controversy of Whatever year that was.
I’m too old to remember what the Hback controversy was even about. Anybody remember?
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vwvParticipantApril 26, 2020 at 6:51 pm in reply to: 234 – Clay Johnston LB, 248 – Sam Sloman K, and 250 – Tremayne Anchrum G #114279wvParticipantI think my favorite pick is ANCHR-UM,
I like’em short and stout/powerful. Like Aaron Donald.
Plus, He might end up at center someday.
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vwvParticipantAnother favorite. Drug Kingpin “Proposition Joe.”
His actual name is Robert F Chew, and he served as an acting coach for some of the young actors on the show.“…Chew worked as an acting coach with several of the young actors joining the show in the fourth season and with non-professional actor Felicia “Snoop” Pearson.[6][7][9] As acting coach Chew was responsible for preparing the core of four new young actors Tristan Wilds, Julito McCullum, Maestro Harrell and Jermaine Crawford for their major roles in the fourth season.[10] Chew described his aim as helping the young actors find the roles within themselves and looking for what is real.[11] Chew worked with Wilds to perfect the internalized build-up of emotion in his character, Michael Lee, and to convey the character through looks and physical acting rather than dialogue.[11] Chew remarked that he was also impressed with Wilds’ professionalism and commitment, McCullum’s natural ability as Namond Brice, Harrell’s charm as Randy Wagstaff and Crawford’s honesty of performance as Duquan “Dukie” Weems.[12] Chew found working with young people rewarding because it allowed him to see them develop and bring them to their full potential.[12]”
wikiHe died in 2013, btw.
wvParticipantWell it would be nice if he could be this:
wvParticipantIts all about the Center, Jack.
How would you rank the Rams Center? Compared to the other 31 Centers? Bottom third? Middle third? Upper third?
wvParticipantWell the movie was totally about Class issues. One wonders if the tv-version will water all that down.
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vwvParticipantI had to look him up. I guess he’s the 49er version of Whitworth.
“…Williams is considered to be one of the best tackles in the league, making seven straight Pro Bowl appearances from 2012–2018.
In 2019, Williams held out the entire year due to contractual and personal grievances he had with the Redskins regarding a cancerous growth on his head that was later determined by private doctors to be life threatening. The following year, he was traded to the 49ers…”
Wiki:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trent_WilliamswvParticipantSo, they drafted another Jared Cook?
Can you teach a guy to not drop easy balls?
Ah well. I have an open mind on all these guys, but we are all gonna be watching this guy’s hands.
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vwvParticipantscheme fit. i’m guessing a lot of it comes down to that. mcvay knows what kind of running back and receiver he wants. so i’ll trust him on this. but i was a little underwhelmed. my favorite pick is jefferson. he’s like robert woods and cooper kupp. sounds like a versatile receiver. a technician. precise.
they need a center and an offensive tackle. maybe they find them today.
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Very interesting that they ignored the Oline. Maybe its a good thing. Maybe it means they already have talent. I dunno.
Anyway, i like to wait a half-hour after round four
before a grade a draft or a logo.w
vwvParticipantApril 25, 2020 at 8:31 am in reply to: Trump tells Americans to inject (kill) themselves with disinfectant. #114088wvParticipantThat makes sense because China is a communist country and communist countries don’t have any sunshine so that would make sense that sunshine could kill the virus and we would find that out in America because the sunshine has Freedom here.
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So true.
Communizm has never worked because the Godless Communists dont even have enough disinfectant to inject into themselves,
to kill the Godless Communist Virus.
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vwvParticipantThe RB certainly made sense. I hope he can add some fire to this offense.
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I’m always always always fine with a ‘route-runner.’ I dont care how slow he is. Jack Snow, Fred Belitnikoff, Howard Twilly, Steve Largent…
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A LB and a S/CB for the defense. Well, who knows.The Rams biggest problem last year was the demise of Gurley and the OLine.
So, we are back to the OLine. Their plan is to fix it without a premium draft pick?
Well….okey-dokey.w
vApril 24, 2020 at 5:41 pm in reply to: The most important person in human history you never heard of… #114025wvParticipant“….In the documentary’s closing moments, historian Tore Olsson suggests that widespread famine and hunger still remain not because of a lack of food but because of inequality, class and poverty. This may indeed all be true, but the way the filmmakers seem to lay these enormous problems at Borlaug’s feet is unfair. Sure, he didn’t solve problems that have vexed mankind for centuries, but didn’t the man do enough?”
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Political Knowledge.There aint nearly enough of either on this madhouse-planet.
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vApril 24, 2020 at 5:30 pm in reply to: Trump tells Americans to inject (kill) themselves with disinfectant. #114024wvParticipant— The New York Times (@nytimes) April 24, 2020
At a White House briefing, President Trump theorized — dangerously, in the view of some experts — about the powers of sunlight…
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Yup. Got a text last evening from wv-mom. Texted me that sunshine will kill the virus.
Now that Sports have been cancelled a lot of old people are watching NOTHING BUT Fox News. All day long.
One of the side-effects of the virus. People watching the ‘news’ more.
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vwvParticipantI have got to watch that show. I’ve started it twice, but haven’t even completed season 1.
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WTF?? Who are you? What have you done with zooey?
Nittany is somehow involved, i bet.
My own opinion is that seasons 1 thru 3 are ‘as good as it gets’ on tv.
Seasons 4 and 5 certainly have their moments and are good, but not as scene-by-scene good as seasons 1 to 3.If you can watch it on dvd its best because the commentaries by David Simon are enlightening.
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