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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    I say this being guilty of it myself at times, but no one individual is proof of truth or falsehood. I think we're in the same boat as far as our thoughts on personal accountability--I, for one, would bet every dime I have that most minimum wage workers will be just as broke at $15/hr as they are now because being broke is almost always a sign of poor spending habits, but I do not consider $12/hr a living wage. I'm 100% positive you are underpaid because the intellectual capacity you display on this forum indicates exceptional general competence and, finally, I'm not sure I view $15/hr a living wage either. The average person has more, often much more, than basic expenses. I make $17/hr and still scratch and claw in my strictly 40 hour week winter months
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    Not in a large city, no. It'd be impossible to pay off, but in rural America houses aren't massively overpriced like they are anywhere close to a concrete jungle. Problem is, it's hard to stay afloat when your utilities by themselves can triple or quadruple in the winter if your house isn't in good shape
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    That's not true. Yes, our housing is cheaper but we have more unpredictable variables in our expenses. For instance, our vehicles deal with much, much more varied weather. When the thermostat reads -fuckyou a good portion of the year, shit goes to hell faster. Same with our homes. If an individual doesn't have a propane furnace in their home, or very, very good insulation and windows paired with electric heat, their winter utility bill can be massive.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    $15 isn't even a living wage unless we're talking strictly basic needs. And even then, most people are so unfathomably stupid that by the time they join the working class, they've racked up massive credit debt and can't stay afloat. I like the concept of UBI Do away with other taxpayer funded public assistance programs and go with $1000-1500 UBI.
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    Who trades for Antonio Brown?

    If he comes back, somebody should just lay his ass out in practice. Preferably Burfict
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    Gun Control Poll

    I'll add comments to my answers when I can get to a computer. This is very well done, Thanatos. It's also exposing the truth of how much closer to similar thinking we all are on this issue.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    Most people it fulfills. As for fatherlessness, we need to raise our sons to be better men, and we need to raise our daughters to select better men. It has to start at the individual level or it'll never not be a problem.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    I meant it in the sense of family and children versus career and the illusion of freedom in the single life or childless life. There's much more freedom when direct purpose is present. The "happy" life depicted in pertual singledom is an illusion. Those people become aimless and lost.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    Stabilizing the American family stops with demonizing marriage. It starts with telling people a career is more rewarding to a family. It starts with encouraging people to accept, when young, that life has more purpose when one had a committed relationship and children. There's freedom in having a direct purpose every single day.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    I understand your point but childhood trauma is so common. More common than people realize. I personally think we need to intercept these individuals when they're developing as awkward, socially inept, bitter, angry adolescents and teenagers.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    I think every single human being is capable of a heinous crime. We all could do something awful. The difference between you, me, and these awful individuals who commit atrocities is that you and me don't start down that path. You don't take good care of yourself, make good decisions, then decide to shoot up a public place. Committing a heinous crime starts with smaller bad decisions long before the crime takes place. In reality, a heinous crime is the culmination of a succession of bad decisions. Aside from that, to lump in these people with the mostly non-violent mentally ill is insensitive and lazy. Some people choose to do bad things. Can someone who commits an atrocity also have a mental illness? Sure, but I don't buy that it's something that's always present when something awful happens.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    I honestly don't think mental illness has much to do with gun violence. Am I wrong? The vast majority of mentally ill people aren't violent.
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    2020 Democratic Primary Race

    Most of this democratic field supports ideas that they say raid rich people's wallets, but in the end will end up raiding all of our wallets to pay for. Get behind Tulsi, folks. Fuck these other worthless clowns. FTR, I fully support Yang's UBI if wellfare and and other social support systems shrink drastically as a result. But he doesn't have a shot at the nomination, so it's irrelevant
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    '18-'19 NBA Season Thread

    Boys, I could not be happier for Kyle Lowry. My favorite NBA player by far. Incredible.
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    NBA Conference Finals

    The 4 best teams remain (yes, I think Portland is better than Houston. So was Denver). Who you got? My picks: Toronto 4-2. Kawhi against Giannis? C'mon, that's easy. Giannis is still limited offensively and Kawhi is every bit as strong and more proven. Between 2 similar players, always choose the bulldog. As long as the other Raptors don't allow the Bucks supporting cast to go wild, Toronto should win this series. Wild cards who could swing the series: Middleton, Lopez, Siakam, Lowry, Gasol. If any of these players is outstanding, the stress on the superstars fades. Golden State 4-2. Lillard and McCollum are nasty, but I just don't think the Blazers supporting cast is good enough to do much more than snag two games if the Splash Brothers go cold. My gut pick is 4-1, but I'll give the Blazers a second win. Wild Cards who could swing the series: Green, Kanter. If either plays above his head, it'll make a huge difference.
  16. Only about 25 minutes in but it's been fascinating so far. I love hearing Mike Rowe talk about all the great trade jobs that are out there that nobody seems to want. And I also enjoy Shapiro's Sunday Specials. They're generally not so political, which is a nice break from what you normally hear from him. What do the rest of you think?
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    Best Defense of The Decade

    2015 Denver playoff run.
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    Trump Regime thread.

    Is Biden willing to smear and demean his Democratic competition? I'm not sure about that. I think he might play Trump's game against Trump, but the Democrats need a no-question nominee most of all.
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    Trump Regime thread.

    The only way that we'll have a Democratic President come 2020 is if someone emerges from this field of tepid water that has the guts to play Trump's game. Be abrasive and stand out, even if it makes him/her look like an ass. Do what Trump did in the overcrowded 2016 Republican field--reach out and snag the nomination for yourself and bring the big stick come Debate time. Trump is assertive and convincing for a lot of people. The Democrats need the same thing, but I don't believe anyone will run away with the nomination, which essentially dilutes all of their chances, and therefore the Democratic party's.
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    Nick Foles to sign with Jaguars

    And when he can't do anything with their shitty receivers, this whole "Foles is a Savior" narrative can die for good. The guy played great in 2 out of 3 playoff games one season after the defense bailed him out of a mediocre first performance against Atlanta. He's pretty much a slightly superior Joe Flacco.
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    The Country Thread

    Colter Wall is indeed a good young artist. I don't dig it as much as others, but he's only going to get better. "Kate McCannon" is my favorite of his songs, so far. I've been digging on Ruston Kelly's music, lately. He's the lucky bastard that's married to Kacey Musgraves. She won Album of the Year at the Grammys, but I'd argue that his album from 2018 was even better. Dying Star, if any of you are curious. Check it out.
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    Patriots Get Happy Ending

    Follow the trail of little blue pills, I guess? This reeks more of loneliness and grief than moral corruption, but that's just me.
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    Bware's guy is actually a selfish cunt?

    It hasn't been that bizarre . He was good while he was healthy sans the New Orleans game. As for his answer--I'm not at all surprised. He's not the type to hear that kind of criticism and then completely deny it and act like he can't improve himself. He's the kind of guy who can learn from it. The entire piece surely isn't accurate--this is the American media we're talking about. His reliance on Ertz was certainly Romo-Witten-esque. The main problem with the report is that the individual who expressed it didn't keep it in house. I hope they know who it was and I hope they gave Carson the chance to say, "hey, he and I can talk about this and move forward." I hope they don't just cut whoever it was.
  24. You have Stick way too high. Taryn Christion/Gage Gubrud are better prospects out of the FCS. What am I missing?
  25. And elite arm talent is what Jensen lacked, too. He and Stick could sling it 60 yards on a deep ball, but neither can toss a 15 yard out on a rope. That's why Jensen had no future in the league. It's why Stick has no future in the league.
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