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you can't depend on your family, you can't depend on your friends, you can't depend on a beginning, you can't depend on an end. -- nm - you need a bus load of faith to get by Sep 9, 19:08 1
- d'oh -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 9, 19:09
Sully B+, To the point -- nm - budice Sep 9, 18:53
WaPo: The battle between Tesla and your neighborhood car dealership -- (link) - ML Sep 9, 18:32 6
- I'm at a total loss as to why I should care about the dealers. - Reagen Sep 9, 18:45 4
  - 1%rs need $love -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 9, 19:10
  - I feel the same way about taxi companies vs Uber. - ML Galaxy Sep 9, 18:51 2
    - I part ways here slightly - Reagen Sep 9, 18:55
    - are you in the habit of throwing money at assholes? -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 18:54
- I can tick off the number of positive experiences I've had with car dealerships on 1 finger. -- (edited) - TWuG Sep 9, 18:44
good read: Trump's New DC Hotel May Be a Flop -- (link) - mud Sep 9, 18:14 11
- I work a block from it. Happy to keep everyone posted on how much of a mess it becomes. -- nm - MDH Sep 9, 18:46 4
  - what in the hell are people getting that makes it worth a grand a night? -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 18:50 3
    - they get to bask in the grandeur of Drumpf's grandest, bestest, hugest pig lipstick -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 9, 19:03
    - IDK. The view is the best in DC from the tower, but NPS made him keep that free (which he HATES). -- nm - MDH Sep 9, 18:53 1
      - they'll have barrel chest bouncers keeping all but well dressed out of the lobby so riff raff don't get to see (its what they did in san fran to keep - zeitgeist Sep 9, 19:07
- I don't understand why anyone would ever do business with him. -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 18:34 1
  - The banquet/conference service team I almost feel bad for. They've been pitching my firm huge discounts to hold an event. They have nothing booked. -- nm - MDH Sep 9, 18:53
- our new 15% foreign-buyer tax is fucking with the Trump Tower's opening here (just a few blocks north of me) -- (link) - mud Sep 9, 18:33 1
  - When I am elected president, they all become our embassies. -- nm - The Donald Sep 9, 18:52
- Meanwhile in Chicago they can't rent out the commercial spaces of T. Tower... -- (link) - . Sep 9, 18:23
- Heh. Complete failure on their part. - Will Hunting Sep 9, 18:18
Nate Silver reads ST -- (link) - znufrii, dad. Sep 9, 17:48 3
- which side of the "that's where i'm a viking" debate does he come down on? -- nm* - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 17:53 2
  - hmm, his stock in trade is seeking the truth by considering every data point from all sources so ...probly the correct side. -- nm* - mud Sep 9, 17:56 1
    - truth seeking using data points is where he is a Viking -- nm - Beaker Sep 9, 17:58
Sanchez! -- nm - Krusty Sep 9, 17:17
Friday news dump: Mike Pence released 10 years of (presumably) his tax returns -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:24 4
- "Your move, Trump. Oh, wait. Shit." -- nm - Beryllium Sep 9, 18:51 2
  - The nuclear test? Kim Jong-un is a stronger leader than Obama. Check his polling numbers. -- nm - The Donald Sep 9, 18:54 1
    - He's a great leader, look at the control he has over his people. (yeah, he said *that* about putin) -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 9, 19:11
- That should be a fascinating read ... ZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZZ. -- nm - GregW Sep 9, 17:22
You may be cool, but you'll never be agent Coulson leaning in a chair cool -- (link) - Max Sep 9, 16:21 1
- not that he's not still cool; but either there's some messed-up photoshopping going on there, or dude is twisted. -- nm - b. Sep 9, 16:24
There's no enough good stuff to maintain for the length of the movie, but there's some *very* funny stuff in Popstar -- nm - prayformojo Sep 9, 16:16 3
- That clip I saw of the kids song they sing was hilarious -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:21 1
  - Fuck Off -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:30 [youtube]
- so the good stuff doesn't never stop? aww. -- nm - b. Sep 9, 16:20
Shaun Hill is reportedly Mike Zimmer's guy this Sunday -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:10 1
- Go Terps! -- nm - MDH Sep 9, 17:49
this amused me, so sharing: treats for cats that are dog-like? nm but: -- (link) - b. Sep 9, 15:55 7
- b! - budice Sep 9, 16:06 1
  - :) - - b. Sep 9, 16:09
- people give cats treats? - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 15:58 4
  - because they're practically purr-fect in every way. -- nm - b. Sep 9, 16:11 3
    - so loyal -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:14 2
      - clearly a misrepresentation of actual events. clearly. -- nm - b. Sep 9, 16:45 1
        
        more surprising is the cat didn't smack her face as it strolled by -- nm* - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:46
After Meg has me walking all over again this evening, I will undoubtedly be very happy that I booked 2 hours of massage for tomorrow morning at 10 am - JenBro Sep 9, 15:48 10
- Happy Ending? -- nm - Bacon Sep 9, 16:49
- Ummmmm... Where are getting 2 hours for $60? - Andie Sep 9, 16:32 6
  - oh dear -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:35 5
    - It is just soooooooooooooooo below normal cost, I am a smidge worried. -- (edited) - Andie Sep 9, 16:36 4
      - That is where they are staying, right? -- nm - Roger More Sep 9, 17:49
      - she said it was at her hotel. maybe her and Meg will let you in their Massage Club -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 16:42 1
        
        yah, here's the link. nm but: -- (link) - b. Sep 9, 16:43 [Backboard]
      - lol -- nm - budice Sep 9, 16:39
- did ty fall alseep yet? -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 15:53 1
  - Have not seen Ty yet - we're headed to a gallery down the street & then hopefully meeting the Disney's back at our place to Pre-game happy hour before - JenBro Sep 9, 16:08
This doesn't sound like a fun place to work -- (link) - JD Sep 9, 15:42 1
- Alternative headline ... "Cleanup on Range 3" -- nm - Beryllium Sep 9, 15:56
The moral of that PTA story: never trust an attorney from UCLA Law School. -- nm - David Sep 9, 15:41 8
- I'm standing right here!! nm - ralph wiggum Sep 9, 17:35 2
  - "I'm a terrific boss, and I'll brutally sabotage the career of any underling who says different.” - David Sep 9, 17:39 1
    - That guy was the year behind me. I don't recognize him, but now I'm going to have to check with Chris. Nm - ralph wiggum Sep 9, 17:46
- Just finished. That is so unbelievably bizarre a story. - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:59 4
  - I spent almost half an hour reading it. The whole thing reminds me of Positively Fifth Street. - David Sep 9, 16:20
  - And how many people getting caught with drugs in their car don't end up getting arrested? - Krusty Sep 9, 16:08 2
    - They make the guy sound like a supercop. - David Sep 9, 16:32
    - Yeah, perfect storm for the end result. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 16:26
So ... THANKS to Mr/Mrs Disney for sussing out the great spots in Toronto for me! Evidence? This heavenly ice cream joint! -- (link) - JenBro Sep 9, 15:41
so after the discussion of earlier this week, this is the TV I'm looking at -- (link) - Reagen Sep 9, 15:29 14
- $700 is the lowest it's been so far, but Costco had the 55 inch for that price just last week or 2 weeks ago - Guigue Sep 9, 16:13 4
  - I'm 100% positive I could not sell my wife on the 55" - Reagen Sep 9, 16:17 3
    - Just explain it to her in meters. Much smaller number. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 18:15 1
      - she's an architect - she'll find differences in mms. -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 18:27
    - I understand, I actually think 55 would be too big in my living room - Guigue Sep 9, 16:18
- Id just assume buy it in the States and ship it for that price. -- nm - budice Sep 9, 15:38 8
  - Considering that it would be $100 more after exchange without factoring in shipping, no. -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 15:41 7
    - Get that TV for US$300 -- nm - budice Sep 9, 15:43 6
      - (note that there is a 60Hz model of this TV that is named similarly) -- nm* - Reagen Sep 9, 15:49
      - at...? -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 15:46 4
        
        here -- (link) - budice Sep 9, 15:50 3
        
        That's... not the same TV. In many ways. -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 15:51 2
        
        betta? -- (link) - budice Sep 9, 15:56 1
        
        Would still come out behind with shipping duty and currency exchange. -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 15:57
US and Russia agree to steps to reduce Syria violence, US Secretary of State John Kerry says -- nm - zork Sep 9, 15:24
Why, I've kept my pin code of 3497 for at least 15 years! - David Sep 9, 15:18 2
- and the CVV code? -- nm - budice Sep 9, 15:37 1
  - address is 154 Hopper Avenue, Fair Lawn NJ -- nm - Jovian Sep 9, 15:41
"10 seconds is an eternity! That's like a third of the way to Mars!" -- nm - prayformojo Sep 9, 15:11
It's been 50 years since the first trauma center opened at Cook County Hospital. -- nm - . Sep 9, 15:05 3
- ohh I just did an order for Cook County Hospital. How odd. -- nm - Jovian Sep 9, 15:35
- interesting. I'd have thought it would open the day after Star Trek was cancelled, not debuted. -- nm - Peglegpete Sep 9, 15:22
- Man, ER has been on for sooo long -- nm - Beryllium Sep 9, 15:09
Cam Newton's father weighs in -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 14:45 12
- Given the NFL changed rules when Brady got hit low, I don't disagree with him. - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:04 11
  - I suspect Cam doesn't get the calls since he's bigger than the Broncos cheapshotting him. - David Sep 9, 15:14 10
    - All I know... When your title rematch with a last second decision isn't the only story being talked about...you done fucked up. - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:16 7
      - if a team's game plan relies heavily on the premise of a mobile QB, their QB is probably gonna get hit a lot -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 15:21 5
        
        Hits to the head = illegal. Period. -- nm - David Sep 9, 16:20 1
        
        Wha? -- nm - Torii Hunter Jr. Sep 9, 16:41
        
        Right, but hits should be legal or called for being illegal. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 16:03
        
        *signed NFL Concussion experts* -- nm - Beaker Sep 9, 15:22 1
        
        who I believe worked for the Cigarette companies most recently -- nm - Beaker Sep 9, 15:22
      - It's become similar to Don King saying he cares about the accurate outcome of boxing matches. -- nm - David Sep 9, 15:19
    - Reminds of me how there seemed to be a different criteria for Shaq to get a call -- nm - JD Sep 9, 15:15 1
      - Well, if they called the rules involving him, he would foul out in minutes. - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:17
Will: SuperFeud trade incoming -- nm - Strongbad Sep 9, 14:44 10
- why can't I vote against this mockery!!?? -- nm - Beaker Sep 9, 15:23 5
  - (Enjoy having Beaker in your league, Astronauts and Vampirates!) -- nm - David Sep 9, 15:40 4
    - MOCKERY! -- nm - Beaker Sep 9, 15:49 3
      - What's offensive about it? -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 16:03 2
        
        I was just kidding. Jesus :) -- nm - Beaker Sep 9, 16:11 1
        
        Not Jesus, it's just a really thin puddle I am walking in. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 16:28
- Done. Good deal. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:01 2
  - Was hoping you would like it. -- nm - Strongbad Sep 9, 15:05 1
    - And if Gronk isn't dinged for weeks, it's chum bait. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:13
- You had your chance at my kicker. Sorry but no. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 14:57
Mattress store closed "indefinitely" after 9/11-mocking ad goes viral: -- (link) - budice Sep 9, 14:41 6
- I have to ask, if the video is so offensive, why is every damn news web site posting it in their article? - Guigue Sep 9, 14:43 5
  - Because "offensive" gets thrown around a lot more than it merits. To actually see it live up to the word is impressive. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:14 2
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      - Exactly. No video would let people question offensive or "offensive". Nope, it's legit. -- nm - Will Hunting Sep 9, 15:19
  - I've watched it about 5 times. More out of shock that anyone could be so mindless. - Loyola Sep 9, 14:58
  - for the same reason they follow drumpf and wait for every crumb, every drool that falls from his mouth -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 9, 14:46
NPR, Obama steps in, orders stay of pipeline -- nm - zeitgeist Sep 9, 14:34 1
- No layin pipe in this administration -- nm - budice Sep 9, 14:35
RIP (finally) Die Antwoord -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 14:29 2
- September 2017 -- nm - . Sep 9, 15:00
- awww -- nm - chappie Sep 9, 14:44
Hulu greenlights Goldberg/Rogen series Future Man -- (link) - Reagen Sep 9, 14:26
Donaldo will reveal his personal health to Dr. Oz -- (link) - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 14:25 2
- And his mental health to Dr. Phil. -- nm - Spawndroid Sep 9, 15:49
- I had more respect for Dr. Oz than this - Reagen Sep 9, 14:29
Justice League actors against Dakota Access Pipeline -- (link) - budice Sep 9, 14:23
Hey rollo, is your PIN listed on this page here? It totally is, isn't it? -- (link) - prayformojo Sep 9, 14:18 1
- Ye gads, I've been hacked! -- nm - rollo Sep 9, 14:24
This is gripping stuff: What happened when two lawyers tried to frame the head of their kid's PTA for posession over a perceived slight -- (link) - Reagen Sep 9, 14:17 9
- ^has auto-audio, at least (delayed a bit after I'd loaded the page - startled me, eep.) -- nm - b. Sep 9, 14:50
- It was a very interesting read. I read these longform articles throughout the day. -- (edited) - Krusty Sep 9, 14:27 7
  - there's a lot of hilarious little details in there. -- nm - Reagen Sep 9, 14:29 6
    - Not counting when the husband basically admits to be cuckolded. - Krusty Sep 9, 14:39 4
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        there are a lot of people, some who are worth far far more, like that. -- nm - b. Sep 9, 16:18
        
        She probably had a better car for hauling the kids around. And meeting up with her fireman. -- nm - Diva Sep 9, 16:16
        
        A nice Reliant automobile -- nm - Beryllium Sep 9, 15:33
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Saks Bob-omb-bob-box!! -- nm - rollo Sep 9, 14:17 2
- Girl gonna Lost In Translation that stuff and do random karaoke -- nm - budice Sep 9, 14:20 1
  - That's like Wednesday around here. -- nm - Diva Sep 9, 14:36
we are here -- nm - shaolin fantastic Sep 9, 14:16 1
- no, we are Marshall ... -- nm - call me Ishmael Sep 9, 16:12

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