Sarge

I don't lack empathy, I can assure you of that. But let me try this from another angle... There's a big difference between feeling something and thinking something. I feel that all wars should stop today and the world should live in peace. But then my logical side immediately takes over and assures me through my thought process that this will never happen.

Terrorism is an idea. It's a metaphysical thing... like love, dreams, peace, hatred, you get it. Ideas can't be erased because in the literal sense they don't really exist. They only exist in a cultural zeitgeist, a stream of consciousness.

Bware, I am fascinated by your posts. You'll post something I agree with a whole lot, like this: Fucking YES x100000000. Everyone who has followed my posts over the years knows I am a liberal and knows I support such things as gay marriage, transgender rights, etc... but can we talk about reality for one moment? These things only affect a very tiny segment of the population. While that doesn't mean they are irrelevant, it does mean that issues that affect quite literally everybody get less attention, or, in the case of infrastructure, swept under the rug entirely. When is the last time you saw outrage on social media about the fact that our roads, bridges, airports, waterways, and rail systems are failing every single day and getting left behind by other countries... damaging the transportation of goods and people and the larger economy all in one fell swoop? Never. Because it's not a flashy thing to talk about, but it's without any argument one of the most pressing issues of our time. You'll never see organized protests demanding improvements to our infrastructure, and quite frankly, that's sad. My biggest issues (always have been always will be) are healthcare, education, climate change, infrastructure, and workers' rights (wages and benefits, mainly). These are things that literally affect every single person living today and in 100 years. It doesn't mean other issues don't matter. They do... just less. I think this is an underrated thought in the current zeitgeist. But then, Bware, you say something like this: How is this the same person? This is not a rational or logical thought. Surely you know that this is impossible. For many reasons... first of all telling people to change their religion? When has that ever worked? Have you ever told a Mormon that they should stop trying to shove their religion on everyone else? Did it work? I bet it didn't. You think that would work on a large scale? 2nd reason, you're right, it would create a lot more radicals... why do you think there are so many anti-US radicals to begin with, Bware? We've been sticking our noses in the business over there for a long time... it hasn't done anyone any good, save for the richest of the rich. But everyone else loses their property or their lives, sees their loved ones killed, lives a lawless life on the run from war and poverty. You think the world needs MORE of these things? 3rd and final point... our hands are dirty, they have always been dirty, and they will always be dirty. And if you think any of this will go away in 50, 100, 500, 1,000 years, with or without any actions taken by the U.S... then you are sorely mistaken. You can't be the world's police even if you have good intentions. It just doesn't work that way. I am surprised you believe this. You're a smart guy with plenty of better thoughts, like the one above.

Saints are for real, man. I don't know if the Panthers are going to pull it off.

That image is why Gregg Popovich is the best coach in modern sports.

el oh el that guy

So two weeks ago, the Clownies got clowned by Clowney.

When I take money that isn't mine, I am called a criminal. When they take money that isn't theirs, they are called politicians.

Man, JuJu is great. Over the moon to have him on the team. So good and so young. Ben still really looks meh tho.... It's sad that the team around him has gotten this good at the same time that he's hitting a wall.

Hard to know 100% what he meant, but yea, these guys need to think more before they open their mouths.

Again, there is a lot of debate as to whether that is truly what happened. Some say he only refused them that specific item, but afterwards offered them anything else they may have wanted.

I think having people as slaves and saying you won't make them a cake are two different things.

I am not sure what to make of that Denver baker's situation. I heard a rumor (so let's not assume anything as true or not true) that he offered to sell them other goods, but he simply refused to make them that specific cake for that specific purpose. I don't know if that makes it any better or not. Another rumor: his shop is visibly decorated with Bibles and other Christian-themed memorabilia. Denver isn't a small city. Perhaps this was intentionally done to make or prove a point? Again, apparently he never pulled the old "we don't serve your kind here." If he had it would be an open and shut thing, but I don't know. That may not have been what happened. Can we really force someone to do something if it's against their religious beliefs? Like to know what you guys think of that.

How is it no love for Wentz? It's math.

Browns record since Joe Thomas got there: 48-119... Really insane and unfortunate that a guy that good and that durable for THAT amount of time had to play for the lolBrowns.....

JuJu is for real. In my mind he is already our #2 receiver behind Brown. Looking like we hit it out of the park on that one. He should be very good for a very long time. Arizona = finished. What's up with Denver? Not looking good. lolBrowns forever Panthers need new staff. I think this is the year Marvin Lewis finally arrives at the end of the road.... it has to be, right? Rams are... good? Jags defense is sweeeet. 3 shutouts yesterday... wonder when that happened last and how frequent it is.

Just one bottle of Rip for all of us to share... Seriously awesome news.

Sensitive snowflakes they are...

I still think Ben is never going to be as good as he used to be (not even close, to tell the truth), but as a team we looked good on the road in a tough environment. Still gonna need Ben to turn the clock back a little if we want to make noise.

That's one of the main reasons I loved Bernie. Anti-TPP was one of his biggest things.

Poor Indians fans.... First team in MLB history to blow a 2-game series lead in 2 straight postseasons. (They led the WS 3-1 last year).

You know what else makes you a bad person? Assuming someone else is a bad person because they have a different view on things, and then using their view on one topic to paint their entire life with an overreaching generalization. It's a good thing nobody on TGP is guilty of that though, right?

Bummer USA But my 2nd home COLOMBIA is going to Russia in 2018!!!

...but he did quit. lol. And Peyton was so fucking terrible that season. That defense and running game carried his ass. Ben won´t be able to enjoy the same luxury. He even said himself he doesn´t have it anymore.