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So when does this conversation actually transplant into the Stats club? Asking for a friend.

This pretty much says it all.

This is essentially what my thoughts were regarding why Evander Kane had a rep for not using teammates. It took a good 10 games with Eichel before he started playing like he had a teammate on the ice. I could buy this argument regarding Ristos play. Inferior linemates results in a feeling that he had to do it himself, and alot of bad habits crystalized as a result.

The guys using public lands illegally? That wasn't a protest. That was trespassing.

No. I didn’t grow up in that area, but I know the area.

Unless you are communicating with your representatives they wouldn’t know you are speaking out. Let’s face it, outside of your chosen social media site, how many people do you interact with that freely discuss controversial topics in any form that might get back to a representative?

And that one is on private property.

You seem to be referring to apathy. I’m not willing to assume that silence is evidence of apathy or agreement. Your mileage may vary. Regarding your point that, in the end the effect is the same, I mostly agree. It's the idea that the only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing. I put much more weight upon those with real influence, responsibility and power than I do among the masses. That is why we elect them.

It struck me as an admission on his part that he was being overused to the detriment of the team. Ryan Miller anyone?

I am willing to give a pass to the common man who says nothing if their actions are counter. In other words, I don’t feel a need for you specifically to condemn the words of our President, but I would judge you if you are voting for him at this point. Emphasis on common man. Not everyone is built to speak up. I don’t consider it enabling when they are willing to put action to what they aren’t speaking. Mitt Romney is not common man. He holds a position of great influence. I absolutely expect him to speak up. Their are many members of this club that haven’t spoken their opinions in here, or anywhere wlse that we know of, does that mean they are enablers? I don’t think it is accurate to portray them that way.

Specific to Romney, I agree. I don’t think I’ve indicated otherwise.

I don’t agree with this. But I’ll leave it at that. This line of logic at the run up to the election was why I left for awhile. It’s too digital to be realistic or accurate.

I can has more defense?

Interesting seeing that pic of Cozens. Wasn’t he labeled as physical ready for the NHL at draft time? He sure doesn’t look physically ready for the NHL to my untrained eye.

Hume is a Fox guy now? The only Romney quotes I’ve seen were dodges. But I haven’t seeked out full interviews or anything like that. That would be even more disappointing.

To be fair, he said that the specific tweets didn't elevate to racist, not that the man isn't racist. I suppose if you squint real hard and look at it sideways long enough a non-racist judgement may seem plausible. While still believing the man who hit "post" is a racist poop bag. Is Britt Hume associated with the Republican party? I don't watch TV news. Haven't since we cut the cord 8yrs ago. Last I recall Hume was a CNN reporter that covered election stuff. Never struck me as biased then. I'm disappointed in Romney side stepping that. All courage was lost with McCain's passing apparently. I don't see how I could ever walk back to the GOP after all this. They are badly soiled AFAIAC.

You jelly, bro?

Oh snap. PPM inbound. Aaaaaaand you have another "following" now. I figured we'd all chat about this as it got closer and I'd show up, go in, and listen to tunes. Tickets and a sell out? Respect, man.

When this thread ran its course I was tempted to start a most hated Sabre thread.

He gets it.

At this point I don't know why, but this morning's tweets by Trump have left me shocked. Telling 4 black Congresswomen to go back where they came from in a published tweet. There can't be anyone left that still questions whether or not he is a racist, can there? I mean, at this point, they might as well own it and embrace the racism, cuz it's out there for everyone to see now. It's not even subtle or wink, wink, nod, nod anymore.

You have no idea..... ?

I vaguely recollect that now. Yeah, it was a long time ago. Kudos for voicing a lasting sentiment.

I try to get names pronounced correctly, although I readily admit that I'm probably wrong as often as I am right. If a player says his name is pronounced "this way", I try to pronounce it that way. To me it seems.......disrespectful? I guess.... to willfully ignore how a player pronounces their name. Someone correct me if I am wrong here, but wasn't one of Don Cherry's shticks to mispronounce player names that he didn't respect? Especially European names? My father was/is weird about this. He'd put French accents on non French Canadians, and 'Muricanize actual French Canadians. To this day I have no idea if he is doing it intentionally. For example, Patrick Roy was always pronounced in the US/English phonetic way but he always strained out a French pronunciation of Darcy Regier. Think Rej-ee-ay.

Headstones at Artpark last night. Went with my son. We tailgated in the parking lot beforehand. That was a new and enjoyable experience, tailgating with my legal drinking age son for the first time. We hung out and had a few beers before the show. It was an all Canadian band lineup. And very diverse in style. 2 of the members of Barenaked Ladies opened. Fun, funny set. Some social commentary. The played a mix of BNL stuff and some other stuff that I think was from outside the band. Steven Page has a hell of a sense of humor. Lowest of the Low brought a laid back reegae style. The Trews came out and put on a solid, high tempo set of their radio hits. And then The Headstones came on and burned the place down. It was a thrash punk heavy set, not their usual greatest hits playlist. They put out an audio onslaught of their grittiest, thrashiest stuff. 75 minutes of mayhem. Today I can't hear, I'm sleep deprived, and my back is killing me. Can't wait to do it again. Just not today. Or this week.