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Yeah, but Block (and Peterson) are freshmen. Big gains as the year goes on is far from abnormal. I don't see it at all with Hughes and Ayala.

Who is more likely to pick off a weight where the other team is favored? 125: Can Peterson beat Spratley? Possible, but unlikely. 133: I don't see a realistic shot for Okie State here against Ayala. 141: Ryder Block over Jamison? Again possible if Block improves throughout, not abnormal for a freshman, but unlikely. 149: Can Carter Young beat Parco? Possible but I think this is unlikely. 157: Travis over Teemer? I don't think so. 165: Amine over Caliendo? Very possible, maybe the most likely upset pick. 174: Brands over Hamiti? This version of Brands seems like no shot. An interesting stylistic match up. Probably this is the next best shot at an upset IF Brands returns to form. 184: Arnold over Plott? No shot. 197: Surber over Buchanan? I don't think so. 285: Kueter over Hendrickson? Don't think so. I would say Iowa has more spots where they can pick off an upset, but Okie State has the most likely "upset" at 165. Next question is bonus points. We could see bonus for Okie State at 125, 141, 174, and 285. We could see bonus points for Iowa at 133, 149, 157, and 197. I think Okie State's guys are more likely to pick up bonus. So, in essence it could be a real barn burner.

...maybe a little more fear was warranted.

This is objectively hilarious to put next to each other.

That just made me all kinds of sad.

Sigh.

In an ideal world, they would just beef up the already existing department; a new department doing something that already exists is inherently wasteful. But no, I don't have a problem with trying to curb wasteful spending.

There it is, wow, you nailed me to the wall with that one.

Nobody is defending the mistake (that was apparently made by Kozak per above). The two things are separate from one another. The only people that needed an apology were apologized to. They're allowed to also comment on the attacks levied against them. Those are not something they caused or generated, nobody had to write them. Nobody besides the Blaze family was entitled to an apology. To me this is just all people who already don't like Flo and Pyles grabbing onto another reason to go at them/him.

Just utter nonsense, lol. Now your complaint is wkn and I haven't spoken enough? WKN and I have both made our positions very clear. He an I both have an issue with Musk's massive and obvious conflicts of interest. Neither have commented on Ramaswamy, I don't know why he hasn't, I haven't directly commented because I'm not sure what kind of government contracts he has, I just know he has a biotech company. Separate from the above, I specifically (not WKN, this is my thing) have been advocating for two separate things: this office already exists, and the government just hasn't followed their recommendations, and also that I think a person without business conflicts whose sole job (and their experience in this field) should be the one in charge of the job. I know, I know, trying to hire someone with experience in a very complicated field is anathema now, anybody could do any job in the world. They can cut waste because they're businessmen, because businesses never have waste and, also, the government isn't a business. You do all this because of your previously held beliefs, and then call me (and others) tribal. Anyway, I still love you. EDIT: Oh, and someone asked me for specific non-Musk suggestions, and I gave serious thought to them, and made two recommendations of people in the specific field with qualifications with no known conflicts.

I don't understand. The two things were separate. Pyles apologized, said it was there error. Separately, he (rightfully) called out the white knighting of people who claimed they were so aghast at the error and how it ruined Blaze's moment, all while conveniently amplifying the news so MORE people saw it (thus exacerbating Blaze's perceived loss) just to dunk on Flo/get the street cred. He never said it was other people's fault that Flo screwed up. The way people act as apology police is insane to me. "He apologized, but not in the exact way I arbitrarily wanted him to!"

There clearly is a personal issue. Willie reposted a video from Martin a month or so ago where Martin again went hard in the paint after Pyles. It seemed to be related to Pyles allegedly telling people he was concerned with Martin's mental health.

Great. Now read about what he did while in that role (and what that role entails). He literally fits exactly with the worldview Trump and co are espousing, but without any of the massive conflicts. Oh, and he's not famous. And actually has experience in the field in question.

Sigh. It does exist in government. The role that is being designed for....sigh....D.O.G.E. already exists, and is not typically listened to or followed. The two people i mentioned that have been shot down as "failed" have had no role in governmental budget oversight. They work in a budget thinktank that focuses entirely on looking at government waste. Meanwhile Elon and Vivek are two corporate oligarchs with massive conflicts who also have other businesses and other roles that make this, a thing they have no experience in, little more than a hobby.