Archive Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last »   Main Board   not a fan of the starbucks nitro cold brew. should have stuck with the regular cold brew. blech* - lcubed August 2, 2019, 8:47:49 Excusemewat? Aren't you local? Which sbux have this? - Jackie August 2, 2019, 10:05:48 urbana. kind of on my way to work so I don’t go to prospect much* - lcubed August 2, 2019, 10:08:53 Prefer the nitro.* - KingTalkyTiki August 2, 2019, 9:19:02 Not a fan of nitro in general, unless it's a porter or stout. - longsnapper August 2, 2019, 9:18:47 HATED Nitro! teen lcubed used to have a big thing for Lace* - lcubed August 2, 2019, 9:27:00 Ginormo-cosign. They were giving it away this morning. Gross. * - Kimmerz August 2, 2019, 9:17:48 Don’t know about that, but the Guinness Nitro is - TarheelIllini August 2, 2019, 9:17:10 Like Guinness on tap?* - KingTalkyTiki August 2, 2019, 9:19:23 Your opinion is wrong - Sounder August 2, 2019, 9:08:19 TIL there is a political party in the UK - Kimmerz August 2, 2019, 9:51:29 I guess the GOP is unofficial?* - DT August 2, 2019, 9:55:34 How does an up to $30B trariff add-on result in such a market sell off? - timmer August 2, 2019, 9:39:36 This round is more on discretionary and tech, which will be more directly felt by consumers - VIV August 2, 2019, 9:51:08 Political thread for August 2nd - TarheelIllini August 2, 2019, 6:46:58 Sidejack-ish: I watched The Brainwashing of My Dad on Prime. - Desert August 2, 2019, 9:50:52 for Potomac. Seems Warren may not be as scary to Wall St as your guy - John Coctostan August 2, 2019, 8:19:02 Biden did pretty well during the debate so time for a hit piece. - nash August 2, 2019, 8:07:51 I heart the uber-rich climate changers and their conference with all their private jets* - HamptonSki August 2, 2019, 7:11:28 Holy shit at that JHey catch* - illini21 August 1, 2019, 19:30:30 Good news for both teams is Counsell had Hader pitch on a 3rd straight day. - HamptonSki August 2, 2019, 7:12:16 Well in good news, hamels is starting on Saturday per make Gonzales* - illini21 August 1, 2019, 21:27:41 Hey!! Jack Flaherty!! better late than never * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 21:24:26 Saw a stat this morning - 1.15 era last 5 starts. * - uofi1998 August 2, 2019, 7:36:46 he's been good, but not as good as hyped. sometimes you need to shut a team down - Pooter August 2, 2019, 8:43:10 He’s been by far their best sp. only luddites focusing on W-L would be angry with him* - John Coctostan August 2, 2019, 8:27:45 I thought for sure CHC would win this series - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 21:19:58 they have to be. Yoyo said so * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 21:23:55 only after evaluating the other contenders.* - Ari Gold August 1, 2019, 21:50:20 Well in that case... * - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 21:40:03 The St. Louis Cardinals have defeated the Chicago Cubs by a score of eight to zero* - roughy August 1, 2019, 21:18:09 I also believe they are now in sole possession of 1st in the Central Division - IlliniRunner August 1, 2019, 21:22:31 This is perfect. - roughy August 1, 2019, 21:34:53 I say they win both. * - illini August 1, 2019, 21:41:36 sure would be nice to have a 5th starter - jayd August 1, 2019, 21:23:56 1 hit. Firing Chili Davis was the solution? - Detlef August 1, 2019, 20:51:46 Can I get an update on Eloy's WAR?* - GMAW August 1, 2019, 21:11:22 well, he and cy nova have a couple wins over the cubs this year.* - Ari Gold August 1, 2019, 21:49:11 Congrats on splitting your World Series* - GMAW August 1, 2019, 22:20:33 Dude, the White Sox are 4-16 in the second half. Be better* - OrangeSox August 1, 2019, 21:04:24 He's incapable.* - Illiniphil August 1, 2019, 21:17:57 Cards ending a couple of streaks tonight - jayd August 1, 2019, 20:31:45 Lol why was holland in to face a righty - illini21 August 1, 2019, 20:14:29 ooo - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 20:16:56 I get the logic Joe was trying to use - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 20:17:50 To question the cerebral Joe maddon is to admit you're a ####ing simpleton* - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 20:26:47 In that situation he was right. Those people were morons* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 20:28:05 "just because it failed, doesn't mean it was a bad plan" - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 20:34:45 I don’t know the animus of that quote but depending on the scenario it doesn’t seem wrong to me - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 20:38:49 Lineup-istas? Well yeah, but putting schwarbust in the lead off spot - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 20:45:57 I have no idea what you’re saying here but you seem to really hate Joe - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 20:58:48 Never wondered if I was a bandwagoner. I was down for a party. I don't hate the Cubs - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 22:30:48 I think his days are numbered, at least. * - illini August 1, 2019, 20:35:44 Hope KB’s knee is alright - Walkon August 1, 2019, 19:59:19 KB has been terrible since he left that SF game with the sore knee. Hopefully a coincidence* - OB25 August 1, 2019, 19:56:52 Lol - took me too long to peruse his recent game logs* - Walkon August 1, 2019, 20:00:31 castellanos breaks up the no-hitter with a single! - illini21 August 1, 2019, 19:54:04 NCAA is gonna get it right this time - jdl August 2, 2019, 8:08:06 I went to work with my shirt inside out. My boss pointed it out to me* - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 10:53:36 unless you hang your shirt up inside out I don’t see how this happens* - lcubed August 2, 2019, 6:20:37 I once was walking around with mismatched shoes.* - DoucheLaloosh August 1, 2019, 22:12:06 see also... - Orangeillini August 1, 2019, 12:16:00 That may have been me* - Taz August 1, 2019, 12:18:17 I've seen this on here before. How does one manage to do this?? Is it dark when you get - Wotcher August 1, 2019, 11:06:37 My wife is either asleep when I leave in the summer or gone before I get dressed - Taz August 1, 2019, 12:17:48 how do you not notice when your arms are all weird? - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 22:11:04 I notice when I feel like my shirt is choking me. I don't wear shirts with a high neckline across t - Taz August 2, 2019, 7:13:19 I've done it twice in the last two weeks. - PDO August 1, 2019, 11:22:48 Did it once two weeks ago. It was dark, the (polo) shirt looked and felt no different* - timmer August 1, 2019, 11:23:51 you... you put a polo on a hanger either direction, not always outside out?* - ghost_of_clt August 1, 2019, 20:01:46 Odds are my wife put said polo on the hanger - timmer August 1, 2019, 20:14:11 Crap. I might as well be Timmer, after all... Sigh. I do this with every type of shirt. My wife is - Wotcher August 2, 2019, 7:20:33 Ex-hipster wears polos.* - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 22:11:50 Blue Angels practicing overhead - Sounder August 1, 2019, 13:43:46 I was driving past Boeing Field Wednesday morning - illinibone August 1, 2019, 23:09:33 I rode past there on Saturday. Holy crap, there were a shit ton of 737s parked there. * - IlliniRunner August 2, 2019, 0:20:59 I have fond memories of Seafair. * - doubledown August 1, 2019, 14:31:59 Imagine how that sound strikes fear in people in Syria * - JeffFrank August 1, 2019, 14:28:32 Sigh, searching for Cubs tix that I can afford is finally breaking me... - RSMBob July 29, 2019, 0:28:34 For anyone interested, yes, I got 6 tix for tomorrow - RSMBob August 1, 2019, 14:12:00 awesome. Have a good time man* - illini21 August 1, 2019, 22:01:21 almost sounds too good to be true...* - Ari Gold August 1, 2019, 21:54:36 One last shout out to anyone out there who might have a good lead on tix for Fri - RSMBob July 30, 2019, 16:14:08 cheapest stubhub for 8 tix is now $118 each. cheapest for 4 is $115 each (with multiple options.) - torinese July 30, 2019, 16:25:42 The killer is the $35 per ticket fees added....just eats me up* - RSMBob July 30, 2019, 16:31:18 Go on craigslist and live a little. Get your whole family tickets for cheap - Chuck Woodaby July 30, 2019, 16:34:30 a friend thought he got 4 tix to the Stones for $600. - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 22:05:44 Had good luck in the past with CL...got scammed on Cubs-Dodgers in LA on my birthday in June* - RSMBob July 30, 2019, 16:39:55 4 for $75? - torinese July 30, 2019, 16:44:39 Not sure if you can see HP in those seats?* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 30, 2019, 16:50:53 a few hours before gametime on sunday night for sox/yankees, the cheapest tickets via broker.... - suburbanmyth July 30, 2019, 16:29:22 i will ask my FB group, do you want 8 and if not 8, two tix where?* - reggiedunlop July 30, 2019, 16:15:27 Awesome, 2-8 tix relatively together, shade preferred (at least for 2 of the tix) due to skin issue* - RSMBob July 30, 2019, 16:20:11 if one of your family members has FB, they can join the group too so you can manage directly* - reggiedunlop July 30, 2019, 16:36:38 Yes, I would be interested...let know what group* - RSMBob July 30, 2019, 17:39:57 I usually try to see them on the road since ticket costs are so high - CubsWonWorldSeries July 29, 2019, 16:57:21 SOmebody get this guy a f%^cking puppers* - Chilango July 29, 2019, 14:37:33 que?* - IlliniRunner July 29, 2019, 14:46:24 0o0o0 - Chilango July 29, 2019, 14:48:21 I think he's doing some bit where he responds to people by using lines from Letterkenny. * - roughy July 29, 2019, 14:47:28 I'm guessing that is some sort of show? Never heard of it* - IlliniRunner July 29, 2019, 14:51:45 Roughy seems to be following very closely. I'll let him update you* - Chilango July 30, 2019, 17:41:57 Thanks for the replies all...I get it, supply and demand, player salaries, day/time/opponent - RSMBob July 29, 2019, 11:37:01 I still still don't understand why the fees for tickets are so high - DT July 29, 2019, 11:44:57 brown paper tickets does it if your supply is, like, 500 tix and 3k clicks. - ghost_of_clt July 29, 2019, 14:42:40 Because Pearl Jam failed miserably* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 14:37:10 the sites running strictly secondary operations only have fees as their form of income - assassin July 29, 2019, 12:35:21 Keep eyes on StubHub. There will be affordable upper deck tix later in the week.* - SixthandGreen July 29, 2019, 10:36:40 Also, face bleachers tickets for Friday are $89 and you can get 8.* - SixthandGreen July 29, 2019, 10:40:41 Jeebus. Bleacher face value at $89. The world has gone mad* - Figs July 29, 2019, 10:47:57 add in an extra 20 dollars at least in fees too* - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:50:11 It's a premium game. Going next Tuesday and bleachers are $45.* - SixthandGreen July 29, 2019, 10:48:56 It will be interesting 15-20 years to see if ticket costs has had an effect on fandom - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:26:13 How dare they run a business and make profit!* - SixthandGreen July 29, 2019, 10:37:37 they can do whatever they want, I just think there will be unforeseen consequences down the road* - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:39:38 Second part of your statement was a corporate greed trope. Coo made $450m last year in revenue... - SixthandGreen July 29, 2019, 10:45:31 The bucket is deep, but not bottomless. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:53:47 Haven't professional sports team valuations been going up substantially for a generation? - DT July 29, 2019, 11:28:11 I get the impression these valuations aren't necessarily geared along typical lines of such - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 12:18:40 I think we've found that the investor class isn't the best at knowing when the party's winding down* - Sammich July 29, 2019, 11:30:28 I think we can say that for just about every sport. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:43:30 yep, it's not unique to baseball* - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:46:50 It's like this in every ballpark. - uofi1998 July 29, 2019, 10:31:39 Agreed it's everywhere* - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:40:38 If the Cubs themselves sold these tickets for 25 bucks each - assassin July 29, 2019, 10:27:24 agreed, but it still seems like the Cubs raising prices so much has had an effect on people going - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:28:49 I don’t think that’s true - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 10:35:01 There are a couple parts to that, but it seems like they've lowered demand - reggiedunlop July 29, 2019, 10:42:23 I think there are much larger issues at play than ticket prices - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 10:48:55 Demand is down everywhere. White Sox have been giving away tix for 10 yrs... - SixthandGreen July 29, 2019, 10:48:16 Demand is down across all sports - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 10:50:36 Yes but baseball suffers by increased game day costs the most, imo, because - Taz July 29, 2019, 12:25:38 I’m sure this isn’t what you’re looking for, but I will mention that the Chicago Dogs are home - OB25 July 29, 2019, 9:28:38 Chicago Dogs seem insanely overpriced to me* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 10:29:34 This is why we go to our local semi-pro games. $7-10 per ticket, drinks and food are - Taz July 29, 2019, 14:47:15 You’re trying to get too many seats. 8 seats is damn near impossible. Even 4 is hard. - Carl Spackler July 29, 2019, 9:22:12 It’s a Friday day game vs the Brewers - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 0:37:37 Certainly part of it. Unfortunately we leave on Saturday so Fri is the only day* - RSMBob July 29, 2019, 8:57:17 This weekend is one of the most expensive of the season - CanHartlebHireSnider July 29, 2019, 9:09:21 Yep, bad timing * - RSMBob July 29, 2019, 10:19:33 anyone ever had to "nuke" your lawn... the battle is lost... - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 16:45:23 It’s like herd immunity in lawn form - VIV July 31, 2019, 17:22:53 my backyard is half creeping charlie. - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 11:49:55 i think that's gonna be my take. just mow it. - ghost_of_clt August 1, 2019, 20:06:58 The nguyens are a lovely family you animal * - digs August 1, 2019, 12:29:01 Acknowledged* - Sammich August 1, 2019, 20:50:57 There's some horrible ground cover from the woods that is taking over my lawn - DT August 1, 2019, 11:53:05 zeroscape it all - assassin August 1, 2019, 11:58:12 i don't water. i prefer grass growth vs whatever is here, but i think I'll just mow nature - ghost_of_clt August 1, 2019, 21:25:34 yeah, I was out of town for a week last week and part of my backyard looked like a jungle - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 11:56:01 Yah, I could give a carp what is in my yard as long as it is green - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 11:58:35 Who will be the democratic nominee? - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:19:37 [poll] Whoever gets the first hit in this effing Cub game* - Walkon August 1, 2019, 19:45:40 Congrats Nick! - Walkon August 1, 2019, 19:54:59 his platform....hanging sliders for all* - DanSaint August 1, 2019, 19:56:00 I do wonder who Biden would pick as his VP? Would he go someone young and energetic like O'Rourke? - DanSaint August 1, 2019, 19:42:39 Lol at Beto and AOC. Harris would be a good choice.* - voiceofreason August 1, 2019, 20:14:18 Beto needs to go away. He brings nothing* - bjl63 August 1, 2019, 20:08:38 This. I expected so much more not having seen him at all in his Texas race.* - voiceofreason August 1, 2019, 20:15:02 i think harris would 1) build extra base 2) walk her into running as a front-runner in the future* - ghost_of_clt August 1, 2019, 19:56:48 Harris the obvious choice, maybe Cortez Masto a possibility. - larue33 August 1, 2019, 20:06:12 And there is NFW Beto is either the nominee or the VP pick. - IlliniRunner August 1, 2019, 19:46:08 AOC is too young. As in, she literally couldn't be VP* - IlliniRunner August 1, 2019, 19:44:28 I didn't realize she was THAT young. Thought she hit the threshold. * - DanSaint August 1, 2019, 19:47:45 And there is NFW she's the VP nominee either. - IlliniRunner August 1, 2019, 19:56:09 Will Hurd announces he won't seek re-election - ECEIllinois August 1, 2019, 19:17:50 Almost like women and African Americans are fleeing the party* - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 21:04:20 He only won by a few votes last time - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 19:20:24 his annoucement seems to say - assassin August 1, 2019, 19:28:59 I can't imagine how shitty it would be to have to be elected every other year* - opey8 August 1, 2019, 19:32:59 He had a brutal fight last time. Wasn’t decided until all the absentee and provisionals were counted - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 19:38:13 Sucks a lot more when you are in the minority. * - larue33 August 1, 2019, 19:31:28 also when you're a former spy watching your own party leader insult and ignore - assassin August 1, 2019, 19:34:52 is he #6 or 7 to bail out already? * - assassin August 1, 2019, 19:18:25 Dow has dropped almost 600 points since more tariffs were announced - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 13:35:44 buying opportunity, peasant * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 17:04:50 that would be trying to time the market, silly* - Potomac August 1, 2019, 20:30:14 Most irresponsible POS president EVER* - timmer August 1, 2019, 14:15:26 Is that Oprah’s music I hear?* - Sounder August 1, 2019, 13:20:45 lolno* - MC August 1, 2019, 15:45:20 Obviously better than President QAnon but Bernie and Warren are just sitting there. - Warrin'_Illini August 1, 2019, 13:36:12 Why do you think Biden loses against Trump?* - JFG August 1, 2019, 18:44:43 Serious question - Sounder August 1, 2019, 13:50:49 it doesn't really matter where he polls nationally - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:03:51 Throw out OH, it's not a swing state...throw in FLA and NC - TarheelIllini August 1, 2019, 15:21:21 Arizona is probably more a swing state than any of those 3* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 15:27:43 You can check 538 for this - VIV August 1, 2019, 14:16:40 biggest worry about Biden is that he's never done well in previous Presidential campaigns - ECEIllinois August 1, 2019, 15:03:34 Yeah, and while I favor Warren, Nate Silver points out that - larue33 August 1, 2019, 15:08:13 Just looking at the Michigan poll. - lp August 1, 2019, 14:40:55 after you unskew the polls they definitely favor Bernie, no doubt* - IB August 1, 2019, 14:42:15 And other battleground/ potential battleground states: - VIV August 1, 2019, 14:25:25 that looks bad for Trump in FL - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:27:45 That NC number is good for the Senate hopes* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 14:26:41 Those were done by a dem friendly polling firm* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 14:28:48 Those PA numbers look really questionable* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 14:22:24 Same poll as the WI numbers. * - VIV August 1, 2019, 14:28:11 Probably because the survey was conducted by a GOP consulting firm - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 14:26:17 that would put Bernie or Biden probably winning - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:19:33 my gut instinct is that the only realistic candidate who would lose to Trump is Harris* - IB August 1, 2019, 14:21:59 looking at Viv's post, except for PA, they are all right there more or less - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:25:58 Trump's approval rating in PA and MI are worse than they are nationally. * - larue33 August 1, 2019, 14:37:49 I think it's mostly too early to be flyspecking polling - IB August 1, 2019, 14:30:37 I’m more looking at the overall pattern that Biden appears to be the most popular in battlegrounds - VIV August 1, 2019, 14:34:53 Oh, as I said before, I think Biden romps* - IB August 1, 2019, 14:39:33 it's super early, just think it comes down to the Upper Midwest - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:31:54 There have been polls showing Biden up 8 in Ohio and Wisconsin, up 10 - larue33 August 1, 2019, 14:09:48 that wouldn't surprise me - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:17:13 I don’t know but if he is the best the dems can offer up, then we deserve 4 more years of trump.* - Warrin'_Illini August 1, 2019, 13:54:03 The D coalition is really weird right now - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 14:15:38 MichaelScottNOOOO.gif* - VIV August 1, 2019, 13:28:32 free shit for errrrbody!! * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 13:26:07 As opposed to now where the free stuff flows mainly to the wealthy and corporations* - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 13:32:40 in other words, members of this board. * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 17:02:17 Just as Jesus designed it when he invented capitalism.* - Warrin'_Illini August 1, 2019, 14:12:50 Wait, so elections don't matter if Trump's elected but do matter if a Dem wins? Is this the logic?* - lp August 1, 2019, 13:26:51 you're talking to Pooter* - assassin August 1, 2019, 13:31:03 000 - Pooter August 1, 2019, 17:04:26 6'3 and sharp as a tack.* - lp August 1, 2019, 13:32:21 Aracknay Bamaoay * - illini August 1, 2019, 13:18:25 Timely regarding the economy: the way to get or stay in the middle class is huge debt - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 13:16:47 Hard to beat incumbents. Just is* - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 12:35:46 That’s what I said below. * - VIV August 1, 2019, 13:01:56 Moscow Mitch has an approval rating of 33% - Sounder August 1, 2019, 12:39:12 More to do with the partisanship of Kentucky than incumbency - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 12:49:12 And his approval rating is biased low since he's the majority leader - DT August 1, 2019, 12:51:19 McConnell is hated in Kentucky. Least favorable senator in his home state - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 12:53:08 So people hate him but vote for him?* - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 13:07:01 Yes because Kentucky is a very red state and they’d rather have a Pub thy don’t like than a Dem* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 13:13:30 They hate the alternative more.* - Chicago1995 August 1, 2019, 13:09:16 you say that like it's hard to understand* - assassin August 1, 2019, 13:08:49 I don't vote for people I hate* - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 13:18:32 Neither do Kentuckians. Look at the turnout numbers.* - lp August 1, 2019, 13:24:14 Did you miss the 2016 election? - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 13:23:00 One thing I’d bet the farm on - Sounder August 1, 2019, 11:36:55 well, at least the RFS would be returned to normalcy under him.* - eta August 1, 2019, 12:00:51 Explain Like I'm 5: Why do people (not to pick on ihpsdm) think Stacey Abrams is a thing?* - MrX August 1, 2019, 11:32:19 She’s a more interesting version of Beto. - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 11:37:46 The salad I had for lunch is more interesting than Beto* - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 12:12:28 He was so much more compelling when he was running against the least likable Senator* - Sounder August 1, 2019, 12:19:01 I wish it was in the Senate race, but I can't blame her for not wanting to run again* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 11:39:49 I really appreciated her approach to the concession against Kemp - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 11:45:44 Kemp is the absolute worst* - shua August 1, 2019, 13:07:53 Lmao. You cannot be serious. She lost, fair and square, and refused to concede. ButOurNorms!!!* - MrX August 1, 2019, 11:54:32 She lost. Dunno about fair and square, though.* - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 12:55:39 “Fair and Square” against a candidate overseeing the election process* - Sounder August 1, 2019, 12:01:19 Incisive. How does any incumbent officeholder overseeing elections ever lose?!* - MrX August 1, 2019, 13:12:40 lol she still insists she won and the theories to the contrary are lefty zerohedge level stuff - IB August 1, 2019, 11:47:53 Dear Hickenlooper - Sounder August 1, 2019, 11:41:29 sidejack from below: The Dems need to win the Senate this election because there won't be a better - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 11:26:36 What's the path? - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 11:29:27 Pretty much, but if Trump lowers turnout on the GOP side or if people pick a Dem president - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 11:36:03 Kansas is probably possible if they nominate Kobach* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 11:32:08 There still is not a good path for the dems in the senate. * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 11:28:30 the 2016/2022 class is the killer - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 11:36:40 it won't be easy, but this is the time, this is the chance. AZ, CO seem likely - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 11:33:59 esp if they plan on implementing any of their more progressive policy suggestions* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 11:27:04 probably. Joe Biden with Tusli as VP. I called it here - Tooldresser August 1, 2019, 11:05:51 Well I do expect the dems to waste a perfectly good opportunity....* - Warrin'_Illini August 1, 2019, 11:45:34 Zero chance Tulsi is the VP. * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 11:18:41 Joe's gonna nominate a pro-Assad VP? - assassin August 1, 2019, 11:15:37 Harris is going to be VP - Sounder August 1, 2019, 11:12:03 I’d prefer Mayor Pete but she’s a solid pick - bjl63 August 1, 2019, 11:44:15 Here’s the thing - Sounder August 1, 2019, 12:07:08 That may be true, but there are some variables. - larue33 August 1, 2019, 12:19:18 I agree with everything you just said, especially his age - Sounder August 1, 2019, 12:41:37 I still am not sure that's true - DT August 1, 2019, 12:17:58 Again, agree with all of that - Sounder August 1, 2019, 12:42:51 Most of them, honestly. Booker, Warren, Harris for sure. Maybe Sanders and the Mayor. - DT August 1, 2019, 12:49:17 I also feel like the Biden electability argument is dangerously circular - DT August 1, 2019, 13:05:28 word* - lp August 1, 2019, 13:13:17 I think Harris is on the ticket one way or another. - VIV August 1, 2019, 11:20:30 I’d mostly agree except for Warren I think - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 11:22:21 True, but I also don’t think Warren is the nomination* - VIV August 1, 2019, 11:26:02 I think Warren would pick Castro or Booker* - Sounder August 1, 2019, 11:25:05 No way there would be a two woman ticket* - Stu August 1, 2019, 11:24:58 Biden/Harris wins big. Checks all the political boxes. - JFG August 1, 2019, 11:18:39 I'd rather see Abrams than Harris. - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 11:21:21 Abrams seems like a much larger risk - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 11:24:54 It'll be Biden and he'll win 350+ electoral votes* - IB August 1, 2019, 10:36:50 Big time David Theisen energy in this take* - MrX August 1, 2019, 11:33:38 any David Thiesen joke is going to elicit a hearty LOL from me * - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 13:22:52 if Bernie or Warren looks like the nominee, I expect a large market tumble - Potomac August 1, 2019, 10:58:23 If it looks like Trump wont win, market sells off like 30%* - Stu August 1, 2019, 11:25:49 Meh. The futures were blood red the night Trump was elected. - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 11:31:54 Explain, please. * - VIV August 1, 2019, 11:21:44 Whoever is President in 2020-2024 is economically ####ed. If Trump doesn’t get ####ed before that. - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 11:20:33 People have been saying this for years. - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 11:27:11 While I suspect you may be right - Figs August 1, 2019, 11:24:03 Why would he? Trying to time the market is dumb. * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 11:31:23 There's a significant difference between timing the market for profit - Figs August 1, 2019, 11:34:01 Absolutely for something big and expected to last - Potomac August 1, 2019, 12:01:19 Damage the economy. something like putting tariffs on everything? That sort of thing would be dumb* - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 12:52:23 yes, it was, but nothing like at the scale of what Warren wants* - Potomac August 1, 2019, 15:47:56 Also, I don’t really think there’s a significant difference in what you’re talking about. - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 11:39:09 profit vs. conviction of comments is a significant difference to me* - Figs August 1, 2019, 12:02:31 Not really. Timing the market is timing the market. - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 12:18:42 not at a macro scale - Potomac August 1, 2019, 15:51:39 Agree to disagree* - Figs August 1, 2019, 12:41:23 Disagree with math at your own peril. * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 12:42:50 Why must you always be so contentious?* - Figs August 1, 2019, 12:45:47 Because it's a message board and that's what we do here? * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 12:47:45 Continuing a tact after I've already said we're just going to disagree - Figs August 1, 2019, 12:49:59 not kimmerz, but for me what riles me up talking to you is that you don't acknowledge and accept - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 12:55:02 and then continues the conversation with the rest of the right-wing contingent of Very Online - lp August 1, 2019, 13:11:37 I don't think that anyone could say that the folks who make up this community - IlliniRunner August 1, 2019, 13:35:08 Don't try to make your issues about me* - Figs August 1, 2019, 13:13:27 lol* - lp August 1, 2019, 13:15:18 Have I ever said anything about you? Keep your grievances with the ones you have a beef with* - Figs August 1, 2019, 13:17:43 ok. Thank you for the feedback* - Figs August 1, 2019, 12:58:05 I'm sorry if your feelings are hurt. * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 12:52:58 Not hurt, you're just annoying when you can't handle someone disagreeing with you* - Figs August 1, 2019, 12:54:23 Math isn't an opinion. - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 13:13:35 you have made no math-based argument here* - Potomac August 1, 2019, 15:48:56 ooo - Figs August 1, 2019, 13:16:15 Feels and being terrible at risk assessment are two big reasons - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 13:31:27 No, I'm arguing that if I felt strongly enough to make a statement - Figs August 1, 2019, 13:48:54 Do you have a crystal ball? - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 13:54:49 Which is why I wouldn't have made the original statement* - Figs August 1, 2019, 14:01:27 Why? You can think the stock market is going to go down - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 14:10:33 I personally think there's a difference between saying there - Figs August 1, 2019, 14:15:59 I think you're trying to assign a degree of severity that wasn't there. - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 14:22:29 Maybe I did a poor job here... - Figs August 1, 2019, 14:30:47 You keep pushing right, tho.* - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 12:59:33 wat * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 11:38:51 Let me be totally clear: I do not do anything in the market based on what I think. - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 11:37:55 carl's not 60 years old. * - assassin August 1, 2019, 11:37:38 If I felt strongly enough to claim the market is f*cked. I'd be moving my money into - Figs August 1, 2019, 11:44:25 good luck with that?* - assassin August 1, 2019, 11:46:21 I’d bet large sums of money against 350 electoral votes* - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 10:45:25 Would have to win back the Midwest including IA and OH, flip FL and AZ, and 1 of NC or GA - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 11:01:56 Thanks, looks like a lock now* - IB August 1, 2019, 11:02:56 and the economy will tank (not sure if before the election or after).... - timmer August 1, 2019, 10:39:17 When one of the main pillars of the platform is to increase - Figs August 1, 2019, 11:21:00 This.* - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 10:38:40 I’m calling donuts after last night - Sounder August 1, 2019, 10:34:41 He’s an incumbent in a strong economy. This is not going out on some limb. - VIV August 1, 2019, 11:18:11 He’s the most corrupt, incompetent, and morally bankrupt person to ever hold the office - Sounder August 1, 2019, 11:32:22 Ok. And he’s an incumbent in a strong economy. - VIV August 1, 2019, 11:59:28 I realize it’s the economy, stupid - Sounder August 1, 2019, 13:13:31 yeah, my pessimism level is off the charts right now - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 10:36:04 There was never a good path for the Senate.* - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 10:43:06 Yep. * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 11:20:04 there is a pretty decent path with a Dem +7 vote* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 10:54:02 easier than 1984?* - timmer August 1, 2019, 10:40:49 Biden. Ugh. #OurBobDole.* - DT August 1, 2019, 5:04:42 tulsi gabbard* - biclops July 31, 2019, 21:41:17 i'd let her cozy up to my dictator* - snipes824 July 31, 2019, 21:47:20 I’d like to be her vice president* - Stu August 1, 2019, 10:02:35 ...of my pants* - biclops August 1, 2019, 14:37:57 I hear Biden getting his stuff tossed again tonight.* - Warrin'_Illini July 31, 2019, 21:40:36 “I haven’t heard of half these guys.” - illini July 31, 2019, 20:38:39 I don’t know if it matters * - digs July 31, 2019, 19:29:32 In the good way or in the bad way? - Sounder July 31, 2019, 19:33:29 What’s good or bad for you? - digs July 31, 2019, 20:26:02 Must be nice* - Taz July 31, 2019, 21:24:14 good = a candidate who can beat Trump - Sounder July 31, 2019, 20:52:20 what's at stake? * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 21:35:44 trolling turd conservatives for lulz* - GMAW August 1, 2019, 10:57:58 further damage to a number of institutions that democrats and historically republicans - suburbanmyth August 1, 2019, 9:46:49 climate change, health care, racial equality, our standing in the world. no biggies* - Orangeillini July 31, 2019, 21:46:30 Don’t forget judicial integrity, gerrymandering, environmental protection, etc* - Sounder August 1, 2019, 9:37:12 lol. ok * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 10:55:20 lol. ok * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 21:50:02 Just add candy-cane warm up pants... - KingTalkyTiki August 1, 2019, 9:56:43 $1,000/month.* - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 21:43:40 I think Booker attacks Biden first tonight early and Biden is sharp early enough to defend - JacobRDaugherty July 31, 2019, 19:28:50 Need a great breakfast rec near the loop or near Wrigley for tomorrow - RSMBob August 1, 2019, 18:00:43 Unless your entire group wants cinnamon rolls, would strongly suggest against Ann Sather’s. - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 20:44:16 I think Sather's cinnamon rolls are pretty overrated* - bjl63 August 1, 2019, 20:45:19 They are, they’re just solid. The rest of their food is cafeteria quality in my experience.* - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 21:03:55 Yeah.* - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 20:46:31 Lula's Cafe is not that close to Wrigley. - bjl63 August 1, 2019, 20:12:41 Love that place, but yeah, definitely not close.* - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 20:39:53 Hell yeah* - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 20:46:52 Yolk (Marina Tower), Beatrix (river north), Kanela Breakfast Club* - OrangeSox August 1, 2019, 18:25:41 Thanks* - RSMBob August 1, 2019, 19:38:51 LAM: In March, I cut back dramatically on sweets, soda, beer and fast food, - doubledown August 1, 2019, 14:31:04 NIce! I started Weight Watchers around that time - bjl63 August 1, 2019, 20:14:28 I wish I could cut my booze intake. - illinilosch August 1, 2019, 19:09:57 waitwaitwait - you can cutback on those things? I was told otherwise... * - MC August 1, 2019, 15:45:02 You can. You just need something to focus on that you care about more. * - doubledown August 1, 2019, 15:59:04 great job! now let me talk about myself.* - biclops August 1, 2019, 15:24:36 I think everyone is kinda wondering about your ride the snake workout. * - doubledown August 1, 2019, 15:30:16 Dr Cody keeps biclops one step ahead of the law and ahead of the fat * - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 19:14:05 Nice. I have not lost enough from my exercise routine - ATL August 1, 2019, 15:19:17 Nice. I'm trying to get back in to working out with mixed results. Doing a 5k - Taz August 1, 2019, 15:09:38 You did it before, so you know what needs to be done. Go get it. * - doubledown August 1, 2019, 15:11:55 Thanks for the encouragement* - Taz August 1, 2019, 15:43:47 LIKES* - uofi1998 August 1, 2019, 15:00:25 Nice work! * - Kimmerz August 1, 2019, 14:50:47 good work. i just havnt been able to make the diet change needed* - Mrap24 August 1, 2019, 14:47:20 That's the hardest part. There are a lot of crappy foods I like. I try to keep indulgences to - doubledown August 1, 2019, 14:54:52 no....the waiting is the hardest part - Pooter August 1, 2019, 14:59:18 how are you tracking the weight stuff? BMI?* - lp August 1, 2019, 14:45:48 My scale tracks weight, body fat %, and BMI. I don't really care about BMI. - doubledown August 1, 2019, 14:51:40 that's cool. nice work dude hope you're enjoying your hot girl summer* - lp August 1, 2019, 14:53:39 Good job. What kind of workout have you been doing?* - OB25 August 1, 2019, 14:37:42 Also, I keep a notebook where I write down all my workouts. I review it in the morning and - doubledown August 1, 2019, 14:53:36 One of my little brothers has put on like 15 pounds of muscle in 8 months. - lp August 1, 2019, 14:58:40 I had to start using a preworkout supplement before the weight sessions because they - doubledown August 1, 2019, 15:01:36 cocaine is a hell of a drug* - Drippy August 1, 2019, 15:41:54 A mix of stuff. - doubledown August 1, 2019, 14:50:08 Nice work! - digs August 1, 2019, 15:17:34 Well that’s a lot.* - OB25 August 1, 2019, 15:00:08 The trick will be maintaining after I reach my goal. * - doubledown August 1, 2019, 15:05:18 Oh, is THAT all? ;) Nice work.* - Philo August 1, 2019, 14:58:25 have you heard of "ride the snake"?* - biclops August 1, 2019, 14:41:26 There’s a new podcast out called ‘The Clearing’. Anyone listening? (Nsp) - LPAD August 1, 2019, 18:00:02 My girlfriend hates podcasts. I think she doesn’t realize one’s like this exist. - Jack McMurdo August 1, 2019, 19:33:22 Harley Race is wrestling Ed Martin in the sky. - roughy August 1, 2019, 17:31:25 Used to watch him on Wrestling at the Chase on KPLR in STL.* - SurfTheBoneyard August 1, 2019, 18:58:17 huh, Jeffrey Epstein was some sort of idiot Supervillain - assassin July 31, 2019, 16:14:57 Speaking of supervillains, looks like GOP has decided to come out as Hydra - ATL August 1, 2019, 15:00:47 What do you get when you cross a republican with Imperial Margarine?* - Figs August 1, 2019, 15:08:14 Actually, he's part of the cohort that runs our lives and owns our government. - lp July 31, 2019, 17:01:49 what part of your life does he run? - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 17:05:39 dork* - lp August 1, 2019, 15:03:00 what part of your life does jeff epstein run?* - suburbanmyth August 1, 2019, 18:12:46 that's not what I said weirdo, but I do encourage you to continue responding here.* - lp August 1, 2019, 18:24:42 who other than epstein do you blame for your current lot?* - suburbanmyth August 1, 2019, 18:45:12 Shouldn't you get back to making Yass Queen Pelosi memes anywya?* - lp August 1, 2019, 18:32:06 it'd end up the same way, - assassin July 31, 2019, 17:03:08 This effing guy* - Jackie July 31, 2019, 16:45:36 When the illini fb insta acct shows love for illini in nfl camps - digs August 1, 2019, 16:28:21 And they dropped the new poster schedule. Not great. - digs August 1, 2019, 16:57:26 Don’t hold your breath.-* - illfan23 August 1, 2019, 17:44:56 Drove by it this afternoon, needs lots of finishing work still* - illini222 August 1, 2019, 17:03:17 Western Am starts today - jdl July 30, 2019, 7:09:49 Gio making a run at match play - jdl August 1, 2019, 15:43:25 Parred out. Will need three of the four guys at -4 and -5 to bogey the hell out of things* - roughy August 1, 2019, 16:27:16 Nope. Gio will finish T18. Looks like there will be a playoff for the two guys at T16. * - roughy August 1, 2019, 16:54:21 Hunt birdies his last hole to get to -1 overall - jdl July 31, 2019, 15:57:44 Chopra needs -2 in his final three holes to make the cut. * - roughy July 31, 2019, 17:13:15 Tadiotto finishes E. That's currently T37. * - roughy July 31, 2019, 10:56:26 As expected, Tadiotto is the low Illini - jdl July 30, 2019, 18:01:19 So after day 1, Gio E T40, Hunt & Feagles +1 T58, O'Reilly +2 T78, Kuhl & Chopra +3 T99, - Orangeillini July 30, 2019, 18:32:08 36 holes tomorrow so a chance to make a big move - jdl July 31, 2019, 9:47:05 can I get a list of who the 8 Illini are?* - Orangeillini July 30, 2019, 16:22:10 I see ADDC, Tadiotto, Baumgarten, Feagles, Kuhl, O'Reilly, Chopra, and Hunt (recruit)* - roughy July 30, 2019, 16:23:44 thx!* - Orangeillini July 30, 2019, 16:24:42 Hunt is a 2020 recruit so he won't be here until next fall. * - roughy July 30, 2019, 16:25:32 Piercen Hunt - BRucks July 30, 2019, 15:36:58 Hunt (still just a HS junior) was briefly flirting with the lead earlier. - roughy July 30, 2019, 15:15:18 Rising senior? (I hate that term.) - osklister July 30, 2019, 15:20:40 BA ranked the prospects traded - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 12:03:52 Taylor Trammel? TIA* - LeatherneckIllini August 1, 2019, 13:39:08 Jay Jaffe’s 5 favorite and least favorite trades - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 13:20:38 I just skimmed the article: didn't some blogger say the Cubs were at their internal salary ceiling? - osklister August 1, 2019, 15:34:58 LOL. FU Reinsdorf* - HamptonSki August 1, 2019, 12:38:55 Well, ya ain't gonna get much back for Nate Jones. - osklister August 1, 2019, 13:12:19 I was more concerned with the international slot money* - HamptonSki August 1, 2019, 16:29:17 Elephante isn’t bad: - JeffFrank August 1, 2019, 16:17:06 We made DJ Steward's top 8 - jdl August 1, 2019, 12:12:44 Pretty sure that's a picture of Stateville behind IU. - osklister August 1, 2019, 13:16:07 totally jealous of the best campus in the B1G. i get it * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 13:25:36 I chuckled when he put up a pic of the football stadium for 1 of the top hoops schools on that list. - osklister August 1, 2019, 15:41:55 Jeez, would this admin just shut up (stock market rant) - TarheelIllini August 1, 2019, 13:37:22 I seriously hope that someone is keeping an eye on the - Figs August 1, 2019, 13:51:13 he is famously disinterested in the stock market - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 13:54:54 Insensitive, I know but I want the markets to tank before spring 2020 - timmer August 1, 2019, 13:45:44 It's going to start a 40% drop the day I retire. * - larue33 August 1, 2019, 13:49:07 I wish I disagreed - Sounder August 1, 2019, 13:47:06 i'm not sure that's how it works - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 13:39:34 Trump’s tariffs comments have hurt the market on a day or couple days - CubsWonWorldSeries August 1, 2019, 13:49:32 They have but it hasn't mattered in the long-term. - ihpsdm August 1, 2019, 14:34:17 one bad day, or even several bad days, just don't matter * - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 13:54:16 In this case I think that’s exactly how it works. Fell off a cliff after the - John Coctostan August 1, 2019, 13:43:57 also, i know i started a thread about Powell yesterday - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 13:40:49 Cubs vs Cards thread - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 19:22:49 Castellanos and Kemp both in lineup tonight. - OB25 August 1, 2019, 14:29:35 Robel getting optioned for Castellanos* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 22:53:13 Huge win. Win tomorrow. Cards go to LA and Cubs host Milwaukee - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 22:33:21 Huge win. Win tomorrow. Cards go to LA and Cubs host Milwaukee - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 22:33:15 Kimbrel has been so weird - he alternates between dominant stuff and BP - Walkon July 31, 2019, 22:32:34 I think (hope and pray) its a function of the late start - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 22:34:31 Alright alright. Let's win a series tomorrow!* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 22:31:47 Phew. That was actually encouraging from Kimbrel, he had nasty stuff. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 22:31:42 [ W ] hew!* - VIV July 31, 2019, 22:30:45 Cmon Kimbrel. One more. * - VIV July 31, 2019, 22:28:43 Shildt pulled O’Neill for Munoz for defense. What. The. ####. *. - illini July 31, 2019, 22:26:11 Ahhh double switch. My bad. * - illini July 31, 2019, 22:29:25 Ah the Craig Kimbrel experience* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 22:25:18 Unbelievable. Kimbrel with dominant stuff, then that 0-2 pitch to Wong. And now this* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 22:24:22 If Craig Kimbrel would stop being bad, that'd be great.* - Carl Spackler July 31, 2019, 22:24:21 Yeesh Bote* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 22:14:43 brilliant* - jayd July 31, 2019, 21:55:16 bad decision there Wieters!!!!!* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:55:09 Not sure why he thought throwing behind him was the right move* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 21:58:28 especially with 2 outs and Ian Happ up* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:59:30 Lol Javy. Nice bait job* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 21:55:08 el mago * - biclops July 31, 2019, 21:54:57 He gets applauded, but that's terrible baserunning* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 21:55:59 Watching the replay a few times, I think he legitimately did that on purpose. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 22:01:24 I think he got hung up but when he did he def tried to bait Wieters to 2nd* - CanHartlebHireSnider July 31, 2019, 22:18:57 el mago* - biclops July 31, 2019, 22:04:51 He would have been safe at third if Wong had caught that. Magic Man strikes again.* - Warrin'_Illini July 31, 2019, 22:00:34 Turns so many bad plays into good plays. Huge insurance run.* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:55:26 That's some bad OF play* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 21:49:20 And some bad catching. Thanks!* - Walkon July 31, 2019, 21:54:49 Not a great effort by Wong, either. * - illini July 31, 2019, 21:56:38 Lots of bad Cards defense today* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 21:55:08 Removed one of their fastest players to put a backup third baseman out there - illini July 31, 2019, 21:52:59 Didn't realize that dude is a 3B. Looked like it on that route* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 21:53:47 extreme utility guy, best position is 2B* - jayd July 31, 2019, 21:55:57 I don’t get how the third base ump missed that* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 21:50:09 Brilliant game from Hendricks. Don’t blow this for him. - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:41:01 heard this AM that the Cubs have led at some point in every game since the ASB. 9-7* - jayd July 31, 2019, 21:46:53 Every road game is more or less the same. Until proven otherwise... - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:50:31 Correct, only team to lead in every game* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 21:48:17 Kind of a bummer to not have Edwards coming in now to walk some dudes. * - illini July 31, 2019, 21:35:19 Not even a bowtie tonight. Practically disheveled up there. * - illini July 31, 2019, 21:23:37 and while I don't have FS Midwest anymore (Dish Network dispute with the Fox Sports channels) - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:25:28 it was so nice of him to make the organization worse so they could allow gyorko to play somewhere* - jayd July 31, 2019, 21:34:11 Gross schwarber* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 21:16:16 you can't swing 3-0 there unless it's dead center in your zone* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:18:34 My opinion, when you are hitting .224 and a new pitcher has come in and thrown 3 straight balls - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 21:21:03 It almost seems like the people who do this for a living today don't play the game the same way - baconface July 31, 2019, 21:37:37 Bote wasn’t going to do anything against Gallegos. I’m fine with it.* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:21:52 another great start by Porn stache. so glad Bowtie locked him up long-term * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 21:11:31 it actually was a solid start by Mikolas. I know you're playing up your schtick here - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:12:48 well...not as good as Hendricks'. sometimes you just gotta be better * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 21:16:37 you can only do what your offense allows. And the run was unearned. - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:18:07 what the hell does the offense have to do with shutting down the other team? - Pooter July 31, 2019, 21:20:18 what that means is very simple: he pitched well enough that he should be in the lead - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 21:23:15 Saint, please stop trying to teach me the game. thanks * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 21:29:23 I agree. * - harb July 31, 2019, 21:15:56 Burned by the strike zone to Bryant and couldn’t catch up. * - illini July 31, 2019, 21:11:14 Another hit would be nice* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 21:11:13 I had completely given up on this inning when Happ got to 2 strikes. Good job by him* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:08:58 Not sure what KB was doing not tagging up there. Hope it doesn't hurt us.* - Carl Spackler July 31, 2019, 21:06:37 Jose Martinez looking like ####ing Jason Heyward out there* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 21:06:25 Those were strikes you ass * - illini July 31, 2019, 21:01:46 Cards blowing some good opportunities* - UofIL6 July 31, 2019, 20:38:03 Wow, didn’t know O’Neill had that in him* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 20:32:17 David Ross speaks like every sentence he is reminding himself in his head - illini July 31, 2019, 20:18:40 got the feeling he's the Cubs manager in 2020* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 20:20:03 if Joe is out, I’d assume Girardi. Ross has zero coaching experience * - shua July 31, 2019, 20:36:33 true but also don't think Theo, Jed and Girardi would work good together - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 20:40:23 Ross is legit friends off the field with a few of the Cubs best players - OB25 July 31, 2019, 20:44:39 And sadly, the after effects of a lot of consussions* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 20:39:13 1st and 3rd....none out and you can't get a run?!* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 20:14:07 side: Cubs prospect Brailyn Marquez having an amazing game* - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 20:13:06 He’s been doing that a lot lately* - illini21 July 31, 2019, 20:15:41 Cheap play right there* - OB25 July 31, 2019, 20:10:15 I actually did miss it. what happened? * - DanSaint July 31, 2019, 20:14:35 mikolas was approaching first trying to beat out his grounder - jayd July 31, 2019, 21:09:54 the cardinal way* - biclops July 31, 2019, 20:09:26 Nice baserunning. Lol* - Mrap24 July 31, 2019, 20:04:45 That was some bullshit. * - illini July 31, 2019, 19:51:28 Zzzzzzz * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 19:25:39 Perfect crisp Fall weather today! At Mets game: - JeffFrank August 1, 2019, 14:00:48 That's a good crowd for a weekday afternoon game, no?* - timmer August 1, 2019, 14:13:06 I am just happy I got a ticket for $10 and have plenty of room in the shade* - JeffFrank August 1, 2019, 14:19:37 Kickball: How are you feeling about your team(s) going into the season? - Blizzy August 1, 2019, 13:10:00 Villa: Just get to 40 points some way, somehow. * - roughy August 1, 2019, 14:17:28 Pretty good, but still need to do more in the last week. - Carl Spackler August 1, 2019, 13:26:37 I don't know man, depends if Man City actually cracks this year or not - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 13:12:59 This is the most excited I've been for a Chelsea season since 2014.* - londoner August 1, 2019, 13:12:42 agreed* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 14:05:13 Ask me again once the window closes. - VIV August 1, 2019, 13:11:06 I dig the Adidas kits* - Sounder August 1, 2019, 14:19:07 yes* - Detlef August 1, 2019, 13:18:08 1 point out of second!* - assassin August 1, 2019, 13:10:56 Just when I thought the GoT finale couldn’t get any dumber, they release the actual script - VIV August 1, 2019, 12:58:26 So pretty much everyone hated the finale. Does this mean the books are a definite no? - DT August 1, 2019, 13:03:15 I wouldn’t base your decision on the show - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 13:12:19 Yeah, but I figured the show meant at worst I'd know the ending from it if I started the books - DT August 1, 2019, 13:21:49 I don’t think the show ending and the book ending will be the same - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 13:25:51 True. GRRM has way more storylines, which only makes ending it harder. - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 13:29:21 even if he ends the books differently (or at all), I still don't think he has the skill - longsnapper August 1, 2019, 13:24:41 he may have had it at one point - Sammich August 1, 2019, 13:28:23 It’d be hard to do worse than Benioff and Weiss* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 13:26:48 I still don’t think the books get finished - VIV August 1, 2019, 13:07:25 Thought's on IB's retrospective for EDSBS? - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 10:54:15 In response to the actual piece, the history and categories of sportswriting is well done - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 12:36:48 yeah, i think that was good by IB - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 13:20:42 thanks for the heads up* - illini21 August 1, 2019, 12:23:35 Really good stuff. * - VIV August 1, 2019, 12:22:58 (no subject) - Chicago Joe August 1, 2019, 12:17:07 IB...you can really write, man.* - baconface August 1, 2019, 12:14:08 Really enjoyed the piece. #BringBackTheIB-RoughyBackandForth* - MrX August 1, 2019, 11:31:16 thanks for the link...will read later. Is it yet known what Spencer Hall & crew are doing next? - EffinIllini August 1, 2019, 11:25:36 looks like they're spending today launching "Banner Society" - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 11:27:50 ooo - assassin August 1, 2019, 11:30:27 so basically combining the mainline coverage (from SBNation) and weird esoterica (from EDSBS?) - ijustkrushalot August 1, 2019, 12:24:51 I’ll have to read this later * - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 11:11:50 To add, I read EDSBS post yesterday - illiniranger August 1, 2019, 11:13:20 It would definitely be a bit over the top if they’re just moving it to a new website.* - OB25 August 1, 2019, 11:31:45 Johnny Cash had some balls to play this at Folsom Prison - TarheelIllini August 1, 2019, 12:49:08 Written by Shel Silverstein* - CanHartlebHireSnider August 1, 2019, 12:54:08 Along with "A Boy named Sue". - osklister August 1, 2019, 13:10:48 CNN Democrat debate on tonight & tomorrow night.... - jumpingdan July 30, 2019, 18:04:16 Kamala Harris: prematurely embittered old shrew.* - Stu August 1, 2019, 6:39:03 attaboy, Stu * - Pooter August 1, 2019, 10:54:34 Dumb-o-Craps!* - Stu August 1, 2019, 13:07:34 *Gorilla Dance** - KingTalkyTiki August 1, 2019, 13:05:50 I've detected a trend with you... - KingTalkyTiki August 1, 2019, 10:16:20 However, it would be better if Harris would either say she was wrong in the past, or - doubledown August 1, 2019, 10:33:29 does she support mandatory busing for racial balancing? - Potomac August 1, 2019, 10:47:13 that still pisses me off* - reggiedunlop August 1, 2019, 10:53:28 While true, that's an actual critique, instead of just someone who can't deal with strong females* - PDO August 1, 2019, 10:35:16 Yup. One is negative trope that is used exclusively to negate women. - KingTalkyTiki August 1, 2019, 11:26:13 Adfession--until I heard a newscaaster say his name after the first debate... - DT August 1, 2019, 6:13:49 Watched about half... - jumpingdan August 1, 2019, 5:26:26 Good god, I see we’re taking down Biden now for saying ‘go easy on me, kid’ to Harris - OB25 July 31, 2019, 23:27:51 anyone else noticing a big block I hat on cnn the last hour?* - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 23:16:42 Yep!* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 23:25:54 Moscow Mitch!! * - larue33 July 31, 2019, 21:33:14 biden is clearly shooting rounds and not dropping missiles. - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 21:15:57 I didn't see anything that changes the race. Biden was mostly solid, - larue33 July 31, 2019, 21:50:35 i don't think biden changed something; it seemed he was being clearer - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 21:53:55 at the end, i think this still is ginning platform for biden, sanders, harris, and warren. - ghost_of_clt July 31, 2019, 22:36:31 hell of a lie from the current president about ending family separation just now. * - assassin July 31, 2019, 20:50:04 if his lips are moving, he's lying* - jayd July 31, 2019, 21:13:40 never any consequences for lying so why not* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 20:54:07 An Illini connection with Dee Dee Bridgewater singing the anthem. * - larue33 July 31, 2019, 19:10:43 this is why democrats lose elections - snipes824 July 31, 2019, 18:57:06 Perez is terrible* - JeffFrank July 31, 2019, 23:08:42 Clowns* - lp July 31, 2019, 19:44:12 Crinnnnnnngggge* - VIV July 31, 2019, 19:15:59 I feel bad for bald men - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:46:56 Take them seriously how? - ihpsdm July 31, 2019, 12:30:20 same for pinky rings and white collar dress shirts - TarheelIllini July 31, 2019, 12:09:16 I love the white collar blue shirt look, reserved for certain occasions - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:14:00 I don’t see you pulling that off* - suburbanmyth July 31, 2019, 13:00:25 Lumbergh costume contests?* - VIV July 31, 2019, 12:24:11 And you, of all people, know what it’s like not to be taken seriously* - GMAW July 31, 2019, 11:59:46 i haff to laff * - Pooter July 31, 2019, 12:04:10 You don't take Jeff Bezos seriously?* - ECEIllinois July 31, 2019, 11:56:55 I don’t take any super villain seriously. * - illini July 31, 2019, 12:04:30 All the way bald is fine - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:58:22 I don't, but it's more due to the transparently HGH-enhanced body* - Sammich July 31, 2019, 11:58:10 I imagine Jeff Bezos being absolutely insufferable to interact with* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:58:59 He is reasonably charming as a techie goes. He is Lex Luther in the flesh - JacobRDaugherty July 31, 2019, 13:11:06 He is a legitimately terrible human being, Dr. Evil level* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:07:09 luzl wat * - Jackie July 31, 2019, 11:56:09 maybe it's just me - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:57:45 I'm a big fan of bald guys. #Hot* - eta July 31, 2019, 12:03:26 full bald or sad sack bald?* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:03:55 Holy crap at this rebuke of trump from the National Cathedral - John Coctostan July 31, 2019, 10:42:56 That is very strong. - DT July 31, 2019, 11:04:57 Pence might actually be a robot* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:44:59 It’ll be so nice when this herd is thinned in a couple months.* - Carl Spackler July 31, 2019, 7:49:30 Luckily the Bern is likely to stick it out until the bitter end again.* - nash July 31, 2019, 10:27:50 It's creepy how badly republican twitter want Marianne to be a thing* - OrangeSox July 30, 2019, 22:14:23 It's in line with their AOC obsession* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 12:08:34 I saw so much praise for her last night. The last thing we need is an anti-vaxx President. - eta July 31, 2019, 9:13:50 And/or the bots.* - SurfTheBoneyard July 31, 2019, 7:50:49 Oprah gave her a shout out and she was the most google searched candidate.... - jumpingdan July 31, 2019, 6:15:11 Of course. She’s the one Trump can most easily beat. * - doubledown July 30, 2019, 22:23:52 The internet is sometimes good - ATL July 30, 2019, 21:18:12 I think Delaney did a good job tonight have laying out his positions, and - larue33 July 30, 2019, 21:24:14 What exactly does "a decent job going after Warren and Sanders" mean? - lp July 31, 2019, 2:22:59 Most everybody on the stage except Williamson was there to go after Sanders and Warren. - larue33 July 31, 2019, 6:11:45 If Warren can outlast Bernie, she can win this* - Sounder July 31, 2019, 11:48:11 ooo - lp July 31, 2019, 8:43:55 "I don't understand why anybody goes to all the trouble of running for President of the - John Coctostan July 30, 2019, 21:17:37 She dunked hard on him* - JacobRDaugherty July 30, 2019, 21:26:21 President. Hot. Dish.* - Tortillini July 30, 2019, 21:14:49 Student loan debt forgiveness, reparations... - Stu July 30, 2019, 21:07:15 STUdEnt lOan FoRGIvEneSs.* - Warrin'_Illini July 31, 2019, 22:52:02 I await the algorithm and the case of Mr. Barack Obama, for example - Potomac July 31, 2019, 4:56:41 I currently employ many immigrants from Burkina Faso - JacobRDaugherty July 31, 2019, 8:34:23 so Mrs Obama and her kids then* - Potomac July 31, 2019, 9:19:45 Yes, you ####ing ghoul* - lp July 31, 2019, 9:24:42 Sanders nailed it by saying they had to get millions of young people - PapaDels July 30, 2019, 22:04:50 DARK PSYCHIC FORCE* - VIV July 30, 2019, 20:37:50 Too much Bullock. Not enough Marianne* - Walkon July 30, 2019, 20:35:35 Why TF is Marianne there?* - VIV July 30, 2019, 20:39:09 Montana must have been a shithole before they booted out those goddamn Koch brothers* - Walkon July 30, 2019, 20:08:47 Hey DD, Andrew Yang was talking about occupational licensing. * - ATL July 30, 2019, 19:52:34 can't vote for cranky grandpa, but I can appreciate his crankiness * - ijustkrushalot July 30, 2019, 19:43:51 Peace and love - peace and love* - Walkon July 30, 2019, 19:16:11 Tim Ryan has no time for bullshit handshakes* - Walkon July 30, 2019, 19:11:45 Marianne Williamson FTW* - jumpingdan July 30, 2019, 19:11:28 Anywhere I can stream this? - TarheelIllini July 30, 2019, 19:10:42 Presentation of the colors and national anthem? well, ok * - ijustkrushalot July 30, 2019, 19:09:46 Whoever has the best chance to beat Trump* - bcg July 30, 2019, 18:11:42 It’s weird how the draw played out - CanHartlebHireSnider July 30, 2019, 18:09:26 The white one* - ATL July 30, 2019, 18:08:58 really looking forward to the “foods that start with the letter ‘q’” category * - biclops July 30, 2019, 18:07:07 what is a quail?* - Mrap24 July 30, 2019, 18:13:55 Just finished the pilot of Amazon’s “The Boys”. (Non sp) - MC July 28, 2019, 11:51:12 Finished it last night. Enjoyed it quite a bit. - Chicago1995 August 1, 2019, 9:23:47 He looks so much like Zack Morris, it's throwing me off. * - MC August 1, 2019, 10:54:41 After episode 2 or 3, I got beyond that. - Chicago1995 August 1, 2019, 12:57:01 He is zack morris - digs August 1, 2019, 11:48:34 I'm 6.5 eps in... - ShoeShineBoy July 29, 2019, 14:36:14 It's no "My Boys"* - KingTalkyTiki July 29, 2019, 12:29:38 what a horrible horrible show* - longsnapper July 29, 2019, 12:49:20 I just remember how cringingly "Look how Chicago we are!" it was* - KingTalkyTiki August 1, 2019, 13:05:01 It's no "For the Boys"* - biclops July 29, 2019, 12:32:25 How many eps is this?* - DT July 29, 2019, 12:16:11 8. And to update my earlier review, they cut back on the dong and man ass significantly. - Chuck Woodaby July 29, 2019, 12:35:42 [Lorena Bobbitt joke goes here]* - DT July 29, 2019, 12:47:01 Like 9-10? - digs July 29, 2019, 12:24:34 Amazon-jack--just started reading Good Omens before watching the show - DT July 29, 2019, 7:52:39 Finished it over the weekend... - Bryzzo July 29, 2019, 7:07:21 You weren’t kidding... - ShoeShineBoy July 29, 2019, 21:00:00 holy chit on hurr - chorizo July 29, 2019, 18:34:38 That was pretty awesome. (SP) - Chicago1995 August 1, 2019, 12:58:16 I got one more ep in (sp) - digs July 29, 2019, 7:27:15 It gets better... (sp) - Bryzzo July 29, 2019, 12:07:11 3 eps in * - digs July 28, 2019, 11:54:58 Still watching money heist. So back and forth - digs July 28, 2019, 11:57:54 Archive Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 ... Last   Main Board