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I kinda forgot about this thread, and it looks like I missed Sandy calling me a "n***a" for some awkward reason. I somewhat agree with the the sentiment that it's not so much using the word as it is acknowledging the consequences of using that word are something that the speaker can not control. The problem with that word (or f****t,or r****d) is that there is a cultural component. A white guy, for instance, might not believe that black people are still suppressed and using the word shouldn't have the same effect as when a slave master is beating the crap out of his property but will tacitly acknowledge the fact that black people are as a whole disadvantaged by the economy. In general, there is no situation where using that word doesn't elicit institutional racism as a matter of course. I shouldn't talk though. I use r****d as if it isn't offensive to the many people who suffer from developmental disorder.

Geez, Phillies.... Is your biological clock ticking that loud?

Well, looks like Kenny's imposter confirmed as racist sack of shit.

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Might need to have an air balance done. Also, you might want to invest in drapes with an insulation value.

Interesting. I can imagine how poorly that must work.

It would be somewhat unusual for two stories to share one air handler.

Are there supply and return registers upstarts?

He is extremely self assured, to the point where he kind of rubs it in people's faces. He seems better suited for wrestling then MMA.

Well, I don't suppose the distinction is made of what is an enemy, but its nonetheless obvious that a fighter is defined by his actions rather than the actions of others. Thus, the good fighter is the one that perseveres regardless of the enemy.

I agree on the courage part. The thing about warriors is that bravery is conflated with death in battle, so it's easy enough to suggest that warriors are, in a way, suicidal when they risk death. That generally runs paradoxically to the notion that the best warriors are the ones that don't go into battle to die. So the question is - are soldiers courageous for being willing to die to allow others to live or are they courageous for fighting to live in a situation against odds? The point here is that there is perspective to contend with more than any actual distinction. For a loved one, the idea that his or her family/friend gave up his life for the greater good makes it easier to cope with the idea that person is dead. There's a fine line when it comes to accepting death, one does not want to believe the loved one willing died and left everyone behind but does not want to believe that loved one got nothing in return for his or her death. So, we have the narrative that soldiers bravely risked death for others. But, from the soldier's perspective, it's quite the opposite. He or she understands that accepting any outcome other than survival ultimately leads to mistakes that impact not just him or her, but the entire unit. Even in the case where a mission is logically suicidal, the intent is always to maximize the soldier's ability to survive.

If you have to ask the question, then it probably means you are not ready to die. It's often framed in terms of fear, but for the most part your instincts tell you not to do things that will put you in immediate harm's way so there shouldn't be any situation where you aren't somewhat afraid of doing something that will cause you grievous bodily harm. People who have a terminal disease have their own process for coping with mortality. For everyone else, being "not afraid of death" means having no long-term regrets to stop one from moving on. I find it odd when people talk about death as something you face head on bravely, because it's not something you need to be brave about. If you believe in an afterlife, then death is more or less like having an alarm clock go off after a full night's sleep. If you don't, you can't possibly know if everything you done has been enough to make your life meaningful because you wouldn't be around to see it's impact. Either way, what really is the point of pushing it back to put on a brave face other then to cover the fact that you have some regrets? Ultimately, no one should be unafraid of death even if they accept it when it happens.

What was the point of shopping someone else's face on McGregor? Wishful thinking?

Kobe put a hex on him, and MJ laughed.

Nobody is going to Tenessee of all places to escape a drought. Also, it snowed 10" in the Sierras yesterday.

That shit will give you a heart attack, man.

Whatever. In a week I'll be back on top.

Yeah, but did you find the leak?

Don't go to the Salton Sea.

Yes. Even if she hates the ocean, you can't go wrong with the St Regis Monarch Bay Resort. It's about as top shelf (and expensive) as you can get, but it's absolutely beautiful. It's in Dana Point at the bottom of Orange County. Palm Springs is the go to getaway for the rich and famous. But, with Indian gaming a thing, places like Marongo in Cabazon and Pechanga in Temecula (between Riverside and San Diego) are all inclusive resorts they are fine for a weekend escape. Something more historic is the Mission Inn in Riverside. You wouldn't expect anything nice in RTown, so it's something of a surprise if you're not familiar with it. The local mountains aren't much for resorting, especially in the summer. But, Lake Arrowhead is quaint. And, if you like cheesy, there's Solvang to the North, above Santa Barbara.

I was gonna say....

The best Batman. RIP

A white dude befriending an entire prison? Is he in Honalee State Prison?

Like you have anything that remotely looks human in Indiana.

Draymond Green murders a man with his elbow. Warriors in 5.