BerniePragle

“Two things are infinite: the universe and human stupidity; and I'm not sure about the universe.” ― Albert Einstein I think part of the answer to your question is that we pretty much have a choice between POS R and POS D. I believe that by the time politicians reach the upper ranks of their parties they are spineless worms beholden to Big Business and the others that got them where they are in the party and financially. I think that was the allure of Trump for the middle and lower class. He was an outsider and a tough talker. "We're not gonna let these guys get away with this anymore." The problem was that he was as much of a politician as any of them, he just hadn't served in public office. His only concerns were Big Business and his rich buddies, as evidenced by his tax breaks for both and his concern for Big Business not Joe Schmo during Covid. (Who couldn't see that coming?) Now, why some of the middle and lower class are still fiercely loyal to him is beyond me... Refer to the quote above. What America really needs is someone like Jesse Ventura again. A true outsider.

I'm more astounded that someone thinks Trump would ask anyone's input on anything. I didn't think that was in his toolbox. I think Trump's "question" was merely rhetorical. Of course he thinks the result should be thrown out and that he should assume his rightful place on the throne. Trump could play LeBron James in basketball, lose, and he would whine that the game was rigged and he really won. That's who he is, who he's always been, and who he'll always be..

Typical pastry post.

My wife and I wandered into a bar/pub in Bloomsburg, PA to get a late supper about 5 years ago. These guys started playing and the windows were rattling, the glasses and plates were rattling, even the fillings in my teeth were rattling. I don't know what a defibrillator feels like cranked all the way up, but I'm thinking this was about it. Drive was the exact word that I thought of that night. I honestly could feel the bass like it was in my chest, both the strings and him pounding on the body. You really get no feeling from this video, but...

@MPhillips That boy can do some pickin'.

We undeniably have the most overqualified backup singer in the history of music here. And remember this is live, no autotune, no BS.

I know almost zero about the software biz (thank God), but in my playpen projects were led by a Project Manager. He/She was responsible for the design, analysis, and *TESTING* of the product or component per the documented, agreed upon, and signed off on requirements. That's how the varsity squad used to do it. No personnel management per se. Of course this was before everything was outsourced to every corner of the planet, resulting in total lack of control. I once worked for a large, super-precision machine tool builder who somehow decided that it made sense to outsource component manufacturing and assembly to another country. I said... Great, yesterday they were generating their electricity with an ox walking in a circle and today they're building precision machines. I left very shortly after that.

And... There it is.

Mike, you're lying.

That's what hoodies, gloves, and hot cocoa are for. Please don't ask me how I know this.

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The computer/tablet/phone, operating system, software are merely tools. In this case, tools to watch wrestling matches. Like I always say when I go to Home Depot to buy a hammer, I don't care what steel the head is made from, how it's heat treated, whether its cast, forged, machined, etc, etc. I'm only interested in driving nails, and occasionally pulling nails. I can trust that that hammer will drive steel, aluminum, brass nails. I'm sure I can even persuade stubborn fasteners with it. Yes, I realize that there are different hammers for different purposes and that a computer is much more complicated than a hammer, etc, etc, but the concept still applies. Expecting your customer to do your engineering for you is BS. IMO, Whoever accepts money from the end customer is ultimately responsible for the product meeting the customer's expectations and requirements. For F*#ks sake if you filled your car up with gas and a mile down the road it quit running and it was because your car is a Honda and that gas only works for Fords and Chevys (maybe...we're not really sure because we didn't test that, that's our customers' responsibility), you would not be happy. At least that's the way it was in my 40+ years of Engineering.

I don't know what area of PA they're from, but there are areas of PA where everybody looks the same, for good reason. I've always tried to avoid those areas.

This little ditty reminds me of when I used to play bridge, in a previous life. There were three kinds of bridge players I played against: 1) Those who could play the hand well during play. 2) Those who could play the hand well after the cards were all played and laying on the table. 3) Those who still couldn't even play the hand well after the cards were all played and laying on the table. It seems BB envisions himself as a #1. It's obvious he's a #3.

Logically I know you're right. I guess I'm somewhat confusing technique with athleticism. He is exciting to watch though. Could we say something like... His technique is better suited to 165 lb than 285 lb? I'm reminded of our 250 lber in HS. His technique was vastly different than us (much) smaller guys and he was very successful. A lot has changed in 55 years though, that's for sure.

Sometimes I can't figure out the big boys. Hendrickson moves like a 165 lber. Man, his technique is amazing. Hard to believe he'd ever lose. Does anyone know what he weighs? Maybe the AFA just needs to feed him more, or work him less.

Now I'm confused. So, you are agreeing that the testing you hold near and dear indicates only the ability to regurgitate stuff learned specifically for the tests, not a deeper understanding which could actually be useful? Maybe you read past the first line and get back to me.

Ok. If reading a book is beyond your attention span, here is a relatively short article which addresses the state of scientific literacy in the US, which I would assume is the result of our government controlled education system that you are touting. If reading this entire article is still too much, just read the first sentence in "Key Takeaways". I hope that's not too much. https://flip.it/K9rBXp

Read the books and get back to me.

I thought I already splained the difference between Science and the government concocting "data" to spin what a wonderful job they're doing at anything. I guess it didn't take. An excellent book if you REALLY want to understand a lot of the stastical BS you're getting fed from wherever...."How Not to Be Wrong, the Power of Mathematical Thinking" by Jordan Ellenberg. Less mathematical and probably more "funny": "Trust Us, We're Experts: How Industry Manipulates Science and Gambles with Your Future" "Toxic Sludge is Good for You: Lies, Damn Lies, and the Public Relations Industry" and others... by John Clyde Stauber, Sheldon Rampton We have a pool and a pond. The pond would probably be better for you.

Dang, that's the funniest thing I've seen in a while. And, I don't even know what Franzia is.

@Husker_Du I'm sure BB will have "data" to the contrary, but... If you think they're stupid now, wait about 30 years and see what you think. (I'm guessing about our age difference.)

Neither did I. Either I wasn't paying attention or I just wasn't in the right program.

Tell us how you really feel. That was too vague for me.