GreatWhiteNorth

Dunno, probably the admins only give like 10 minutes before they are locked from further edits. (Those bastards.)

...or maybe he thought he had done enough to win and shut it down. Only to see some shock and awe in final seconds by a surprisingly very game opponent.

You've given (2) examples - let's start there: 1. Transgenderism: I have a co-worker who I worked with for over 20 years who sent out a company-wide email that he was becoming a woman and that we shouldn't be surprised when we saw him wearing dresses to work, etc. I thought his email account had been hacked and went straight to his office to deal with it. Nope - he sent it, it was real. I had absolutely no idea. During our 20+ years of working together, he was great. Kind, patient, fair, helpful, understanding, etc. More of a real cowboy than a village people one. When I think of transgender, I think of him (now her.) Some people didn't accept it well and ridiculed her behind her back - I had no time for that. She is a good person and didn't deserve that. I wouldn't tolerate it because I thought she had the right to make choices and be who she felt she was. I support her 100%. NOW... all that being said, personally I did think it was a little nutty. And it did creep me out, and it still does at some level. But I have to balance my thoughts on who "I am" vs who "she is." I would never make that choice, but at the same time I can support her making that choice. We're all so very different, this just happens to be one of the more extreme examples. I am strongly opposed to anybody who is anti-transgender. Children? No - I don't think children are equipped to make that choice and shouldn't be allowed to. They can dress and act like their gender of choice, just as any child has always been able to do. And only when they turn 18, as adults, they then have the ability to make their permanent choices. This seems simple, obvious and something we can all support. The problem here is that the far-left distracts us with nonsense, and the far-right distracts us with equal and opposing nonsense, and we get fired up over very little. Most moderates on both sides are in the same camp. Hostile forces: I think most of us are in alignment when it comes to anyone attacking us. That won't be tolerated. But there is that gray area between threats (constantly coming from North Korea, Iran, etc.) and actual hostility. Can't nuke NK because that bozo likes to constantly threaten us with nukes. That would be a bad move. Also, things like "weather balloon" that blew off course - maybe that's true? maybe that's a lie? Dunno. Nobody here knows. Bold moves and conservative moves are both available, but let's not make it something more than it is until we know. If it's hostile, it is simple, obvious, and something we can all support. Seems to me we can find common ground. It's the garbage politicians we've voted for who can't seem to make that a priority for them. And those are the ones who's job it is to represent us (instead of representing themselves and their bank accounts.)

Still struggling - Brayton is having a tough year. None of them are easy, but this one is a bit more tough. Not easy for any of these guys. He'll be fine come B1G's

Nah, he's fine. GTG.

Foy knocks out Warner at the buzzer. Nice. Joles goes on to beat the Iowa backup.

Holy smokes

Don't be dumb. I'm not even wearing a hat.

You may be right, I probably don't 'sont' you. But thanks for that post with real substance (maybe sarcasm.) Nicely done. (Or is that sarcasm?)

Here's your post: Ummm.. sounds like you were thanking me for my insight? right? That's how I took it. If not - then maybe it was a "nothing of a post" by you. You decide and let us know - that would be good substance.

Maybe true - but I was kind of hoping for a friendly wager with you.

You are welcome. Thanks for being a fan.

Oh... yes, I'm thinking I want wager here.

What part of my post wasn't 'easy' enough for you?

Sure. And, don't forget NCAA's... if the discussion is about vulnerability - it certainly includes the big show, too. Like I said, quite a bit of season left.

Quite a bit of season left... we'll see how it shakes out.

Always like that line. Applicable everywhere, always.

I was watching - then closed my eyes at the end - I'm thinking it didn't happen if I didn't see it. Kind of like a tree falling in the woods.

No doubt, Spencer isn't unbeatable this year. I'm sure the guys in the ACC are assembling their best wrestling minds and are going to make a run at him.

Yes

We've got the JV team of Tim Johnson and that other noisy guy.

Agree that Bernie is not the guy - don't agree with many of his positions. I never voted for him. But I like to listen to politicians who are honest about real change. Most pay it only lip service - and nothing ever changes. I also like U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-Texas). Don't agree with a many of his positions either, but he seems honest about calling out the self-serving, circus antics of some of those currently in Congress. Instead of being supported for political reasons by those that should know better, those clowns should be exposed and sent packing. That's a change I'd like to see. Won't fix everything, but throwing the bums out would be a good start. Marxist, fascist, socialist, etc. are all labels being thrown around to get people angry and distract them from the things that are simple, obvious, and we can all support. I don't have a problem with politicians making money. We all need to make money - the world runs on money. As long as they aren't taking taxpayer/government money, insider trading, making decisions based on the money they receive from lobbyists (aka 'bought off'), or other underhanded/under the table shenanigans. Books, events, and the like seem legitimate to me.

Sarcasm. Good way for you to vent, but not useful for anybody else in the conversation. The federal government has been inefficient for many decades. Through both blue and red administrations. The NEXT question is - except for whining, what are we going to do about it? More promises that aren't kept by more BS politicians? That is exactly what Bernie is trying to address. He's different than the others because he's all about significant change and making it happen NOW. If you don't agree with Bernie's policies - that's just fine. I understand that. I didn't vote for him either. But I like him. He's honest and no BS. Nobody else is. We can keep bitchin' around in circles and get nowhere, or we can try to find somebody who fits the bill and puts helping the country above helping themselves (and those that financed their campaigns.) I don't think Bernie is the guy... but I think Bernie is the guy to listen to, because he's got the right idea - and the right guy may be in the next generation of candidates. Lord, I hope so. We really need a leader who is about leading instead of being about himself.

After further review, I've got to agree with LJB here. ND is the west edge of the 'midwest', but not quite proper 'west.' Also, a point worth mentioning, NDSU is basically on the ND/MN border - more east by the length of ND. In any case, good stuff on this thread.

Yes, people realize that. And every single time, it is a pathetic display of poor sportsmanship that should be rectified. Every single time.