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lolife67 posted...

That's not at all the same as what you said previously. We aren't discussing some other action and then people bringing up racism, bigotry, etc. We're directly answering why "both sides" is bad. If you can't see that then no wonder you're confused.

I guess Im discussing a different topic then.

My general statement is how you cant point out the flaws of one party without someone pointing out how the other partys flaws are worse.

Its like pointing out how one neighbor hasnt mowed their lawn in a month, and the counter argument is that the guy down the street set his lawn on fire and is actively throwing kittens into the fire.

Both are doing a bad job on their law upkeep, but one is doing a MUCH worse job, and actively hurting others by their actions.

lolife67 posted...

No it doesn't. But feel free to link to examples.

Post #27 in this thread.

You're allowed to recognize that "both sides" are doing things for their own personal and political gain, while also recognizing that one side is a group of rights-removing, anti-trans, anti-POC, anti-poor, pieces of shit.

LightHawKnight posted...

Why should we let the fascists control the narrative? Both sides are bad is the stupidest thing to say, unless they elaborate and actually point out that one side is literally getting people killed.

We shouldn't. We should 100% call them out on their BS. No one is arguing that.

There's shitty people in all walks of life. But some are a lot worse than others.

Reading through the case, usually when the person is showing a weapon, I'll side with the officer.

But they approached the car already with their guns out, for a traffic stop. And once an officer testifies that they were "in fear of their life" it all goes out the window for me.

Shadow_Don posted...

The republican party is literally threatening violence and civil war and is about to shut down the government because they lost an election and their leader won't stop crying about it.

But that's always been the argument.

Just because one is worse, doesn't mean both aren't bad.

But when they're the only two options, it's easy to see why the majority side with the left. As they should.

lolife67 posted...

This never happens like this, so stop it.

It 100% does. On this board. On a nearly daily basis.

I'm getting one on Monday, I'll let you know.

From everyone I've talked to, the prep is worse than the procedure.

No fruits or vegetables, and a low fiber diet for 2 days, and then no food AT ALL for 24 hours. You also drink this high powered laxative that basically has you literally shitting water by the end of it to flush out your colon and intestines.

Not looking forward to that part.

texanfan27 posted...

Heck no, we wouldnt be able to retire. We be stuck working forever, or mental health for most would fail as being stuck forever does not mean a stable life.

For real. Talk about working just to live.

I'd rather retire at 65, just putt around for 15 years, and die than live to be 150+ years old and work till the day I die.

LSGW_Zephyra posted...

So what's the solution? Wealth redistribution, community outreach, less cop patrols. More money towards solving the systemic issue then retribution which does not help. I'm not saying no money towards justice, just less then what we have and a change in priorities

*insert "stop breaking the law, asshole" meme from Liar, Liar here*

Half-joking

The only thing I hate about the "both sides" argument is that it ends up casting too wide of a net, and you end up just getting yelled at by Liberals.

The discussion can be about the Defense Budget, and you can say "both sides" approved the bloated budget and both should be blamed, and the response is "YEAH?!?!!? But only one side is trying to take away Trans rights! So is it really 'both sides' ?!?!?!?"

And I'm like WTF does that have to do with military spending?

"Both Sides are bad" as a whole is bad faith argument, but you can 100% make the "both sides are bad" argument for specific things.

The broken windows theory put police officers in a positive light.

So it's obviously a right-wing take. ACAB isn't a conservative talking point.

This was posted only half-sarcastically.

I think it comes from a lot of my female friends in HS and college being Lesbians of Bi-Sexual, I've never had a problem being friends with females without the attachment of whether or not I found them attractive.

We've always just been a big group of friends.

As we got older, we all kinda went our separate ways as we got married, had children, etc., but we still all get together from time to time

I don't really eat any of them, but Cheetos are the only one on the list that I would crave if they were in the house, so I guess I'd go with those.

I can usually get to around 17 before the wrist I broke when I was in my 20s starts to bother me.

The only two things I won't go generic on are Cheerios and Heinz ketchup.

I can taste the difference in both.

meatlesshotdogz posted...

So the way companies advertise is directly on the packaging? Why would I bother arguing with someone who has zero concept as to how marketing works

So post an ad that touts it as a healthy alternative.

All it has over real beef is that its lower in cholesterol.

meatlesshotdogz posted...

Yes they absolutely do

Where on the package is the claim that theyre a healthier alternative?

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This is a tough one.

I'd probably go with Florida, simply becasue I know more people that live there, between family and friends that have moved there.

Scouting doesn't go as deep as other sports becasue they pool of players isn't as deep.

Unlike Baseball, Hockey, and Basketball, you can't recruit High School players.

But as far as actual analytics of the players you can scout, the NFL is just as advanced as any other sport. The only real difference (NBA has this problem as well, but not as much because of the G-League) is you actually witness the draft busts on the highest level every Sunday, whereas most hockey and baseball draft busts fizzle out in the minors and become guys you never heard of to begin with.

This is what happens when we elect actual people and not stuffed suits that are bound to the party by any means necessary.

How can you make the claim that both first round picks AND late round picks usually dont work out?

If thats the case, how are there 1500 players in the league?

She was also better than Mary-Louise Parker in Weeds.

Because it's, like 90% mountain ranges or land that is near desert level as far as rainfall.

Most of Wyoming is uninhabitable.

I assume he's OK with Alaska and West Virginia having AVR?

DC.

Since I'm from NY, i feel Washington State would be too much of a change for me and my family.

I have family that work in the DC area, and it would still be close enough to all my NY ties that I wouldn't bee too much of an inconvenience if I we to have to head back to NY for something.

EmilyTheCEman posted...

Well what was the alternative option? She, possibly the biggest star on planet Earth, attempts to casually go to a public restaurant like a regular person with local Kansas City hero Travis Kelce?

Theyd get fucking mobbed.

TAYLOR TAYLOR SELFIE PLEASE I LOVE YOU TAYLOR TAYLOR LOOK AT ME PLEASE LOOK AT ME TRAVIS GO CHIEFS SELFIE PLEASE FUCKING PLEASE TAYLOR TRAVIS

The alternative was to reserve the entire place ahead of time so it was empty when they arrived, as opposed to making people leave halfway through their meals.

Hulk definitely has a type.

AngelsNAirwav3s posted...

Classy press conference from Prime, just a good ol fashion butt kicking. Love his comment at the end, best to get him now, cause this is definitely the worst CU will be. They are gonna be scary good next year and beyond, Primes recruiting classes are going to be insane.

They're going to get smacked again by USC this weekend.

These "we got our butts kicked" pressers are going to get old quickly for Prime, whose not used to failing.

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Ok Im done. Youre being purposely obtuse.

Blocked.

Deutschenlied posted...

There's a good reason for that 0.1% of abortions. Making laws to prevent a fraction of that fraction seems unnecessary.

It seems anti-choice propaganda even works on pro-choicers if you dress it up right.

Its almost like the laws that were in place before RvW was overturned were working.

Which is what EVERYONE has been saying this whole time except for one person.

ThePieReborn posted...

Except the very nature of our licensing scheme features inherent government participation...?

I dont want the government to decide what procedures I get, but Im OK with the government deciding who gets approved to give me these procedures.

People can sometimes be SO RIGHT and SO WRONG simultaneously.

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But youre still ok with it happening.

I was in 100% support of the laws that were already in place. The cutoff being 20-24 weeks (depending on state) and anything after that for medical emergencies only.

Like youve been saying, that basically put us in agreement for 99.9% of the abortions in the US.

If you want to keep arguing about the 0.1%, enjoy your high horse. But Im out.

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The girl this story is talking about had a late term abortion. It was said to be at over 29 weeks.

This is LITERALLY the 1% you are talking about.

Its 1%, but 1% still means it happens.

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No one is arguing these facts but you.

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I see it. And it didnt answer my question.

No one was getting one because it wasnt allowed.

So if you support full body autonomy, then you support late term abortions regardless of the reason.

AngelsNAirwav3s posted...

They went for it again on 4th and 5 at the goal line, up 42-0. Unreal, fuck this coach trying to run up the score. Cant wait for Oregon to flop again and go another year with no national championship

When point differential factors into the standings, nothing is off the table.

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So youre ok with late term abortions, regardless of reason.

Or am I missing the point youre trying to make?

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But, prior to RvW getting overturned, those were already protected medical procedures.

Lets change the hypothetical. The woman is at her 40 weeks and scheduled for a C-Section on Monday. She then decides a week before that the recovery will be too painful and wants to get an abortion instead.

You ok with that?

Loved the Oregon coach before the game. Theyre playing for clicks and likes, were playing for wins

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So youre ok with a woman getting an abortion right as the baby is crowning?

Some have no choice based on the dig having digestive issues.

I know thats the case with my sisters dog.

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I believe its widely considered to be 24 weeks.

I know New Yorks abortion laws are based on 24 weeks being the cutoff period.

ironman2009 posted...

it's not really a problem at all.

Well, when you think youre right, when you arent, it kinda is.

ironman2009 posted...

My definition of A List is different than yours then. That's fine. JK Simmons is a fine actor and makes anything he's in better.

Your definition of A List is different than THE definition of A List.

Thats your problem, not ours.

FunWithAFryPan posted...

Academy award winning JK Simmons isnt an A-lister? lol

Yeah. What a joke.

His counter was that JK still does voice acting work, so he cant be an A Lister.

Meanwhile every Pixar movie is filled with A List actors doing the voices of the characters.

AlBundy33 posted...

Im not saying college isnt a viable path for anyone, all Im saying is all these people saying you cant have a good life without a college degree(for example, everyone told me growing up if I didnt go to college I would only ever make minimum wage, I make close to $40 an hour right now, and it will only go up)

Heres the thing people dont really say that anymore.

Vocation and Trade schools are being pushed more than ever. Its getting to the point where theres more people getting waitlisted for trade schools than certain colleges

ironman2009 posted...

John Cena and JK Simmons aren't A tier. Neither is Idris Elba.

A-List is based on their popularity, and drawing power, not their acting ability.

Although actors like Simmons and Elba could be considered A-Listers for both reasons.

And Pacino was in Jack & Jill. Dude is a complete hack now.

Pay off my mortgage

Do whatever home improvements Ive been holding off.

Pay off what little credit card debt I have.

Save the rest for when/if my kids decide to go to college.