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  • in reply to: Jessie Ventura on the national anthem thing #75790
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    WV,

    Just watched the video all the way up to the break. He was spot on right down the line. I couldn’t agree with him more about forced patriotism, nationalism, etc. etc. Direct, to the point, well-said.

    Like any human, he has his flaws and strange views of certain things. We all do. Each one of us has what some might consider an odd take on matters here and there. But in that particular video, sheesh. Just right on the mark.

    Btw, did my post about YouTube help ya at all? Didn’t see any comments following it. I’m no expert on Youtube, but I know the Internet and computers pretty well. If you have any specific questions, please let me know. I used to do Internet/computer tech support for a living, etc. Though I’m a bit rusty. It’s been five years now.

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    I think Jessie has moved a little to the left over the last few years, maybe.

    I’m still researching the utube issue. I’m gonna buy a camera of some sort when I’ve got it figured out. Maybe a used go-pro or somethin.

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    in reply to: Seattle game reactions #75789
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    This is the ‘kind’ of thing one would expect from a young, rising team. This kind of game full of pluses and minuses.

    And this is the kind of game one would expect from a mentally tough, challenged, Seattle team. I thought THEY would be sky-high and motivated for this one. I mean everyone knew this was a statement game. Seattle certainly knew about that statement.

    Still looks to me like one team is rising and one is falling a bit.

    The rematch should be very inter esting.

    And now the test for McV is, can he get them back on track. Can he clean up the mistakes. And can he find a punt-returner with good hands.

    4-2 would sound a lot better than the sosar-like 3-3.

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    in reply to: Seattle game reactions #75743
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    I didnt see it. Someone sum it up.

    I see the rams had….five turnovers. FIVE turnovers?

    I’m betting at least two were by tavon.

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    in reply to: media sets up the Seattle game #75717
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    Damn. Bonsignore dont like Fish.

    “Amazing what happens when stubbornness and mulishness and staleness is replaced by creativity and open-mindedness and vibrancy.”

    Goff:http://www.ocregister.com/2017/10/07/bonsignore-jared-goff-remembers-the-richard-shermans-knockout-blow/

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    in reply to: So why are the Rams on CBS today? #75716
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    Hey if you dont like America’s Team,
    maybe you should go somewhere and watch the North Korean League.

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    in reply to: Jessie Ventura on the national anthem thing #75712
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    Jessie Ventura: the voice of reason.

    Never thought i’d ever write those words…

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    One of the things i like about Jessie is, i think he’s one of the few
    people who has a chance to actually ‘get through’ to Alt-righters.

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    in reply to: Jessie Ventura on the national anthem thing #75701
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    Kucinich and Jessie

    in reply to: media sets up the Seattle game #75692
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    E.D. picks the rams, but, skip…bayless

    in reply to: media sets up the Seattle game #75691
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    seahawks to watch:https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-to-watch-against-los-angeles-rams-frank-clark-tyler-lockett-j-d-mckissic-and-more/

    By Bob Condotta
    Seattle Times staff reporter

    Here are five (well, six, actually) Seahawks particularly intriguing to watch against the Rams on Sunday.

    DEFENSIVE END FRANK CLARK: Sunday will mark the first game the Seahawks will play without Cliff Avril since 2013 — he has started every game since the beginning of the 2014 season. Clark will start in his place. It’s not the first time Clark has had to start getting the call for five games at mid-season last year when Michael Bennett was out, playing 77 percent of the snaps or more in all five, making one sack in three of the games. So this isn’t a new thing for Clark. But Clark has been battling a slew of nagging injuries — a broken bone on one hand, a torn ligament on the other, a hamstring issue as well as cramping against Titans, something to watch with the temperatures expected in the high 80s Sunday (Clark said later he would review how he prepared hydrating for the Tennessee game). Clark will need to play well and play a lot as there is little depth behind him with Marcus Smith and Bennett the only other official defensive ends after an injury this week knocked out newly-reacquired Quinton Jefferson. Clark has a good history against the Rams, though — 3.5 of his 10 sacks last season came in the two games against Los Angeles.

    OFFENSIVE TACKLES GERMAIN IFEDI AND REES ODHIAMBO: The punching bag that has been the Seahawks’ offensive line has to be given credit for playing better the last two weeks — no team in the NFL has gained more yards than the 910 of Seattle the last two games and the line has to have done something right, right? But the Rams have a better defensive front than the Titans or Colts and have always given the Seahawks fits. New Rams’ defensive coordinator Wade Phillips also continues to tinker with his front as he gets to know them — last week, the Rams moved tackle Michael Brockers to end which allowed rookie Tanzel Smart to start inside. Brockers responded with a key hit on Dak Prescott on a play that resulted in an interception as well as a sack. It hardly even needs to be said that Brockers and Robert Quinn — who has 10 career sacks of Russell Wilson — will provide a stiff test of Seattle’s tackles. Odhiambo is particularly worth watching early to see how he responds after the scary chest injury of last week. Matt Tobin is listed as his backup but the Seahawks also like the progress of Isaiah Battle — it’ll be interesting to see if Battle is active for the first time as a Seahawk. Battle has never played in an NFL game but spent his first two years on the Rams’ practice squad.

    WIDE RECEIVER TYLER LOCKETT: If Lockett had to shake off any rust early in the year as he came back from the devastating broken leg of last Dec. 24, his 41-yard from Russell Wilson last week appears to show he’s back to his usual form. Now he faces a team against which he has had some of his biggest games — two of what are statistically the top three in his career, in fact. Lockett had four receptions for 99 yards in Los Angeles last season and then seven for a career-high 130 yards along with a career-long 57-yard touchdown in Seattle last December the week before he was injured.
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    RUNNING BACK J.D. MCKISSIC: McKissic was one of the unexpected heroes of the win over the Colts when he had four carries for 38 yards, including a 30-yarder that helped break the game open, as well as a 27-yard TD catch that capped the second-half onslaught. If he might have caught the Colts by surprise, though, that won’t be the case with the Rams. And Seattle may again need him to play a significant role with C.J. Prosise again doubtful. McKissic’s game last week had some wondering if he’ll get a chance at helping replace Chris Carson as an early-down back. The Seahawks might work him in here and there in early downs but that role still appears likely to go to the duo of Thomas Rawls and Eddie Lacy with McKissic ticketed more for the third-down/two-minute back role. But that’s a big one in Seattle’s offense and with Prosise again unable to stay healthy, McKissic has a chance to show maybe it should be his full-time.

    CORNERBACK JUSTIN COLEMAN: Coleman was one of the other breakout stars of last week with an early pick six after stepping into a regular role in the nickel package with Jeremy Lane sidelined. Lane is likely again out meaning Coleman will again play the nickel. One of the keys to the Rams’ early success has been the play of slot receivers Robert Woods and Cooper Kupp, the latter a rookie from Eastern Washington who has two touchdown catches, one last week at Dallas. Woods has the best came of his six-year career last year against the Seahawks when he was with Buffalo catching 10 passes for 162 yards.

    in reply to: Guns: Excellent breakdown of the Heller Decision. #75674
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    Thanks for posting, Billy.

    Interesting and thought provoking. My main thought being “this has to change, but our elected officials don’t have the stones to change it.” Which leads to sadness…

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    Some stats, fwiw.

    Looks like around 70 million Americans say they own guns.
    The NRA has between 3 and 4 million members.

    NRA:https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/fact-checker/post/does-the-nra-really-have-more-than-45-million-members/2013/02/07/06047c10-7164-11e2-ac36-3d8d9dcaa2e2_blog.html?utm_term=.15572fa9d111

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    in reply to: we, not me #75667
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    So for me, it’s really just focus on blocking, focus on getting open, focus on showing Coach that I can play without the ball, that I’m not selfish.”

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    Part personal growth….and part contract-year.

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    in reply to: The Cold War lies #75656
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    in reply to: Rams will wear throwback uniforms vs. Seahawks on Sunday #75642
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    This is how this version would look with the current Nike uniforms.

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    Very nice look.

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    in reply to: Brockers Excels at New Position #75632
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    Well what name has been missing from the playmaking-vids and commentary?

    Quinn

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    in reply to: Pacific Rim: Uprising trailer #75631
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    Too much character-development for me.

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    in reply to: Seattle game: ideas & predictions #75583
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    Is this game like the 49er game in 99? Ya know. A real test.

    If the Rams win, they are ‘for real’ etc…?

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    Yes.

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    Kinda seems that way, dont it.
    Is it the game that will reflect a major, surprising power-change in the NFC West? Will Gurley score four TDs and bury his head in a towel on the sidelines and weep?
    Will the beatdown the Rams put on the Seahawks be so humiliating that Pete Carroll pees his pants, and refuses to coach another game?

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    in reply to: Heartbroken for Los Vegas #75581
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    When I started living alone again, I briefly considered buying a hand gun. Briefly as in about 30 seconds. I’ve fired weapons from time to time and it really is a lot of fun. However, I’d rather be gunned down by an armed intruder than have one of my grandchildren hurt by a weapon I may own. That’s good enough for me.

    So I know many gun owners and I can see why many of them do. They may live out in the sticks, or they hunt. Or they may be collectors. But with some, I find it disturbing when they react with almost religious fervor at the mere hint of ownership restrictions. It boils down to this…incrementalism. They fear a little gun control here and there will lead to the confiscation of their weapons.

    Well, I’m tired of waking up, turning on the TV and muttering, “Fuck. Again? Tired of it. I so feel for those lost and those left behind to deal with this madness. And I know grief up close and personal.

    It time to ban military style weapons. No civilian should own one. And maybe handguns, too.

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    Well like most WVirginians, I own a gun. (handgun)
    I like having it in the house for protection against intruders. Just gives me some peace of mind.

    But yeah, i agree with ya. I’m fine with banning military style weapons.

    Aint gonna happen though. Like i said, a ton of people on the right, fear the government more than they fear the individual-nutcases.

    Often, the NRA-types talk about the solution being ‘mental health’ policies. But i never hear them get specific about what policies they are talking about.
    In WV we are WOEFULLY lacking in mental-health facilities for poor people. Its essentially every-crazy-person-for-him/herself
    in this State. There aint no real help available from the government.

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    Ive seen two games in there entirety now – SF and Dallas. And the player who has impressed me most is Whitworth.

    He is the opposite of GRob, to me. GRob always looked like he was discombobulated. I watched him fight with D Players and he always looked like he was on the verge of missing, or lunging, or falling or zigging when he should be zagging. He was powerful but not smooth, not balanced, not a LT.

    When i watch W, its the opposite of that. He’s the SMOOTHEST LT i have seen since Pace. He should be called the Big Smooth. He never looks like what he is doing is hard. He just kinda glides around lightly on his feet and plays pitty-pat with the DEs. I love watching him. The guy is an artist. GRob was an off-balance Godzilla. Whitworth is a mammoth ballet-dancer.

    I cant believe Cincy gave him up. I cant believe Buffalo gave up Watkins and Woods.

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    in reply to: Heartbroken for Los Vegas #75564
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    Yeah, lots of fear. The Right is not really monolithic though is it. They have a diverse collection of factions it looks like:

    1 Rich country-club crowd. Pro-Corporate culture. Folks that dont fall asleep during discussions about Taxes and the stock market.

    2 The Eee-Vangelical Christians. Abortion, abortion, abortion. Abortion. They dont seem to know or care about much else.

    3 The Pat Buchannon conservatives. Throwbacks.

    4 The racist-collective. Nazis, Neo-Confederates, etc.

    5 Working-class folks who fear Immigrants will take their jobs.

    6 Military families. Lots of folks connected with the military just seem to be Reps.

    7 And then there’s people that just cant stand the lying, cheating, weasely Democrats.

    Fear of government, fear of immigrants, fear of blacks, fear of terrorists, fear of secular folks, fear of Muslims, fear of gays and cultural disintegration….

    Ah well.

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    in reply to: Heartbroken for Los Vegas #75561
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    Well BT, the ‘right’ fears the US Government much more than they fear
    crazy-people-with-automatic-weapons.

    I think thats the bottom line with themz on the Right.

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    in reply to: Seattle game: ideas & predictions #75560
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    Is this game like the 49er game in 99? Ya know. A real test.

    If the Rams win, they are ‘for real’ etc…?

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    in reply to: Heartbroken for Los Vegas #75518
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    A rightwing response to Kimmel:

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    BTW: did anyone watch Jimmy Kimmel’s moving address to this issue?

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    in reply to: Seattle game: ideas & predictions #75516
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    I think they should play Fisher-ball in this one.

    Or somethin. I dunno.

    I just hope the young rams are motivated and come out storming and ready. One would hope they are not fat-headed yet, with all the media hoopla.

    This is the first time Seattle has faced a ram offense that was truly dangerous,
    in a LONG time.

    Pete Carroll vs McV — let the series begin.

    Rams 24
    Hawks 21

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    Inter esting.

    The Wade effect.

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    in reply to: "Rams are for real" articles & vids #75485
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    in reply to: Heartbroken for Los Vegas #75484
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    Deadliest shooting only if you dont count black lives:

    link:https://www.theroot.com/this-is-only-the-deadliest-shooting-in-u-s-history-bec-1819112938

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    in reply to: Heartbroken for Los Vegas #75470
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    “…Compared to 22 other high-income nations, the United States’ gun-related murder rate is 25 times higher. And, even though the United States’ suicide rate is similar to other countries, the nation’s gun-related suicide rate is eight times higher than other high-income countries, researchers said.

    The study was published online Feb. 1 in The American Journal of Medicine…”
    link:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/how-u-s-gun-deaths-compare-to-other-countries/
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    And this is now the country that can aim drone-guns at people in other countries and blow them away. And its all done in secret. For secret reasons.

    And the American people get all misty-eyed at the national anthem.

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    in reply to: media sets up the Seattle game #75451
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    “….Left tackle Rees Odhiambo was released from the hospital Monday after staying there overnight for observation after having difficulty breathing after taking a hard hit to his chest area in the third quarter — he did not miss a snap. He was hurt on a hit from Indy’s Jabaal Sheard that Carroll said the team will send to the league office to get their view of if it should have been flagged.

    While there was a report that Odhiambo had a bruised heart Carroll said emphatically that is not true.

    “He does not have a bruised heart, which is out there — whatever, somebody made that up,’’ Carroll said. “That isn’t what he has. He’s got a bruised sternum.’’

    Carroll didn’t rule out that Odhiambo could play Sunday against the Rams saying “we’re not sure what that means for this week but it’s nothing beyond that.’’

    Carroll didn’t say who would step in for Odhiambo this week if he can’t play but his backup has been Matt Tobin. Tobin played the one play Odhiambo missed earlier when he hurt his ankle against Tennessee.

    After finishing the game Odhiambo complained of breathing issues in the locker room after the game and was attended to by physicians with coaches and teammates huddled around.

    Carroll said Odhiambo’s effort to continue playing was “more than we realized. He just sucked it up he was having trouble breathing and he just sucked it up and it kind of caught up with him after the game when he started to calm down, all the adrenaline wasn’t pumping and all. But it was a really good effort by him to hang tough and play a good football game. … (Quarterback) Russell (Wilson) said he would see in the hustle that he was struggling and didn’t know what it was all about. He was struggling to catch his breath. So it was gallant — a great effort.”

    seattle:https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/seahawks-health-updates-no-timeline-for-cliff-avril-return-chris-carson-to-have-surgery-tuesday-rees-odhiambo-gets-good-news/

    in reply to: redacted tonight on the NFL protest #75450
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