wv wrote:

Billionaires have been building little deep-ocean submarines that they carry on their yachts.

I would be surprised if those yachts don’t also have full-equipped “hospitals,” and hydroponic gardens. Just like their bunkers.

They are prepared for the collapse and the mayhem that follows, whatever the precipitating event happens to be.

wv wrote:

One of my reactions to the Eagles game is to think about the fact that the Falcons lost again.
30 to Zero. To Carolina. O my.

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And Penix got pulled for Cousins. Good sign.

wv wrote:

Sigh. I basically agree with Russell Dobular here. (from ‘Due Dissedence’ part of the ‘dirtbag left’) I set it to play at the 1:07 mark where he makes a little speech. Such a dark view, but i share it, fwiw.

Yeah, I share that view, too. I don’t know why that view isn’t more widespread. There have been plenty of articles on this. The techno-feudalists say this stuff out loud. Their intentions are clearly documented from multiple sources, from multiple points in time. They even say it on camera. And, as was pointed out, they control everything already. At this point, I’m not sure what they’re waiting for. They see most of us as a threat to their survival, and their need for our labor, as he said, is diminished significantly. And the left is not organized, and never will be. It requires leadership, and leaders don’t survive. They capitulate, or they die. Not much of a choice.

Meanwhile, they have everybody at each other’s throats over a dozen trans athletes.

There is zero chance of avoiding the dystopia they have carefully prepared for, and I don’t know what they’re waiting for at this point. AI to develop a bit more? Some civil disturbances? Maybe they’re fine hiding behind the facade of democracy until that ultimately gives way. I dunno. But the future is bleak.

wv wrote:

I dunno. I watch Puka make play after play after play — and i cant quite figure out how he’s doing it. With a guy like Isaac Bruce, i am able to see the sheer obvious quick-twitch talent.

Like you say, Puka just seems like a little Tight End. Or a Deebo, of some sort.

I’m not saying Puka is ‘less valuable’ I’m just saying i cant quite categorize him.

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It seemed to me against the oilers last week that Puka was more open than Adams was (generally). It seemed like – especially in the first half – that Adams had Creed inside his shirt most of the time. Puka always seemed a yard away from his guy.

And it’s a mystery. But imo I think Puka is faster than he looks. He doesn’t have catlike speed, but he’s… you know… he’s an Ostrich. You wouldn’t think it to look at them, but they can run 43 mph. Puka doesn’t have that sleek-looking agility. But he’s very fast, and he gets open, and he catches the damn ball, even if the judges don’t give him a 10. Or a 5. Or whatever judges give.

Okay. I’m done mixing metaphors. I’m going to go mix some paint, and tackle the bathroom like a sausage in a refinery fire.

zn wrote:

Los Angeles Rams PR@TheLARamsPR
According to @PFF, the Rams are one of two teams in the NFL that have two EDGE defenders who rank in the top-10 in pass rush grade – Byron Young (90.1) and Jared Verse (80.2) (min 50% snaps played).

That’s BS. Verse has zero sacks. Wasted draft pick, imo.

JoeMad is gonna be mad. Again.

McVay’s ability to run down the sideline after a Rams’ TD may be impeded against the Eagles.

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So we’ll see what’s what with both teams.

Yeah, this is going to be a revealing game.

It’s obviously a tough environment to play in, and the Eagles are the Champs for good reason. They’re fearless, and they are physically dominant.

We’re going to see if the retooled defense specifically designed to slow down Saquon is going to work, but that is a tall order. The Eagles just wear people down. It’s going to be a tough game.

I just hope the Rams escape Philly injury-free, and with a comfortable victory by 15 points or more.

wv wrote:

Never had a duo like Nacua and Adams?

I dunno. Kupp and OBJ were pretty good. Kupp and Robert Woods were pretty good.

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Pretty sure Bruce and Holt surpass them as well.

GG.

The Rams looked like they were on their way to a cakewalk in the first quarter, then Jeff Fisher gave his famous “They’re celebrating!” speech, and it took a turn for the worse. I thought the Rams were in for unnecessary fight when they just came out and took over all second half.

And, yeah, they could have tallied a 40-spot. It was kind of amusing watching McVay trip all over himself trying to avoid that. And the Titans tipped the old cap to that by running off ten seconds at the end.

Anyway… Byron Young came to play this year. And Landman. Jeeze. That guy is going to lead the team in jersey sales if he keeps this up. Reminds me of Kurt Rambis. Hard hat guy who just gets it done.

That throw by Ward for the only TD the Rams have given up all year…wow. I see that from my rookie QB, and I respond with gladness. That was something.

The Rams just overmatched them in the trenches, though. That DL is going to matter in a lot of games. I hope they all stay healthy.

Looked like Stafford was forcing it to Adams in the first half. Maybe Adams drew the tougher CB; I dunno. But that wasn’t working. Glad to see it work in the 2nd half.

Blake Corum sighting! Who didn’t love seeing him reel off a few roundhouses? Good to see.

I assume Ferguson is not yet “there” on blocking because he seems to be alright in every other aspect of the game. If he surpasses Allen eventually, though, that will be alright with me.

I somehow missed the Witherspoon injury. Must’ve been one of those moments when I was distracted because I watched the entire game. Clavicle sounds like a couple of months, at least. That’s no bueno.

So far, no gaping holes in the Rams’ game. They looked good in both games so far. I’d like to see more from Williams, but everything else looks pretty good. The LB play has certainly stepped up, so I would like to make a Motion that we keep playing out the rest of the season.

Land Man.

wv wrote:

Dunno if you saw the game-winning touch-down pass by Purdy but i think it was the most pathetic game winning TD pass i have ever seen in my life. Should have been picked. He should have had three INTs in that game including the game-losing-pass.

I did not. I didn’t see anything apart from the Rams game. I will go find that later today.

zn wrote:

Ahkello Witherspoon locked down Nico Collins, only allowing one catch for 4 yards on two targets. He only gave up two catches for 5 yards in the entire game, showing he’s the Rams’ CB1 on the outside. Emmanuel Forbes Jr. played well, too, giving up just one catch for 1 yard.

2 catches for 5 yards?

That’s what the starting corners gave up?

Holy shit.