Tonight we went into town and ate at Jim Shaw's. She had grilled catfish and scallops with a baked potato,I had fried catfish and butter peas with baked potato. Both of us started with a cup of clam chowder.
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People will not wear MAGA hats due to violence from the opposing side.
As to the decreased number of users, there is censorship going on at Google now, and here also. There is so much going on and to come in this country. The country has been changed. There will be two more pandemics, bird flu [avian flu], and bacterial pneumonia. The financial crash-reboot will happen, forced vaccinations, etc.
Being ultra positive in times like this is like when they played happy music as people got off the trains to enter Auschwitz. The happy music did not change the events that were forthcoming.
Checking in, usually reading and staying out of the discussions. Not interested in defending Trump all the time anymore either. I still think he will win re-election, because of the failure of the democrats to nominate a strong candidate and his pro-America economic policies. Other than that, its too ugly out there to share different opinions on sensitive topics.
The Charity Challenge says talk is cheap. Back your words. Easy to speak silly talk. Still giving 1.5 odds for you to take Trump, the great one for $100. Crickets?
I do agree with you - at this stage, defending Trump would be difficult.
I'll bet, but I want odds. 2:1. Biden is already atleast -160/150 so he is favored.
I do not think Trump wins but I have been wrong often on wagers and won.
So you put up $200 and I put up $100. Biden wins, I donate $100. Trump wins you donate $200.
Tonight we went into town and ate at Jim Shaw's. She had grilled catfish and scallops with a baked potato,I had fried catfish and butter peas with baked potato. Both of us started with a cup of clam chowder.
Manhattan or New England chowdah?
Checking in, usually reading and staying out of the discussions. Not interested in defending Trump all the time anymore either. I still think he will win re-election, because of the failure of the democrats to nominate a strong candidate and his pro-America economic policies. Other than that, its too ugly out there to share different opinions on sensitive topics.
The Charity Challenge says talk is cheap. Back your words. Easy to speak silly talk. Still giving 1.5 odds for you to take Trump, the great one for $100. Crickets?
I do agree with you - at this stage, defending Trump would be difficult.
I'll bet, but I want odds. 2:1. Biden is already atleast -160/150 so he is favored.
I do not think Trump wins but I have been wrong often on wagers and won.
So you put up $200 and I put up $100. Biden wins, I donate $100. Trump wins you donate $200.
You get the same odds as offered to goob. You can decide whether to play or not. If you belive in Trump winning, then the odds shouldn't matter. If and when the algorithm changes, you'll be the first to know.
I think it would help if the forum didn’t log you out so often.
I think things have been slowing down here for quite awhile. More so on AG and definitely since the ABB called it a day. Topics use to cycle in and out and back in at a pretty decent pace. Seems like it has gotten pretty stagnant lately though. Every once and awhile it will get a little busy , but not like it use to. The WP seems to see the most traffic due to the political climate of our country in the present day. I stay out of here for the most part for various reasons, unless I need a good laugh or some entertainment. 😛 😛 😉 😉 
This really is my only form of social media that I use. Great people on here who have vast knowledge and interesting onions when it comes to music and other things. I enjoy being on here.
I do not really visit any other message boards as often as this one. Just some musical gear ones I will drift in and out of here and there.
Everyone has a plan, till you get punched in the face,
I think things have been slowing down here for quite awhile. More so on AG and definitely since the ABB called it a day. Topics use to cycle in and out and back in at a pretty decent pace. Seems like it has gotten pretty stagnant lately though. Every once and awhile it will get a little busy , but not like it use to. The WP seems to see the most traffic due to the political climate of our country in the present day. I stay out of here for the most part for various reasons, unless I need a good laugh or some entertainment. 😛 😛 😉 😉
This really is my only form of social media that I use. Great people on here who have vast knowledge and interesting onions when it comes to music and other things. I enjoy being on here.
I do not really visit any other message boards as often as this one. Just some musical gear ones I will drift in and out of here and there.
Where are these interesting onions you mentioned? Now I’m hungry.
Checking in, usually reading and staying out of the discussions. Not interested in defending Trump all the time anymore either. I still think he will win re-election, because of the failure of the democrats to nominate a strong candidate and his pro-America economic policies. Other than that, its too ugly out there to share different opinions on sensitive topics.
The Charity Challenge says talk is cheap. Back your words. Easy to speak silly talk. Still giving 1.5 odds for you to take Trump, the great one for $100. Crickets?
I do agree with you - at this stage, defending Trump would be difficult.
I'm gonna pass on this bet, only because I view 2020 thru a much darker and somber lens. Right now everyone is saying its Joes race to loose, but there is also this from the CATO Institute:
Poll: 62% of Americans Say They Have Political Views They’re Afraid to Share
50% of strong liberals support firing Trump donors, 36% of strong conservatives support firing Biden donors; 32% are worried about missing out on job opportunities because of their political opinions
People can share all the opinions they want. There's a Republican President, the GOP controls the Senate and SCOTUS has fresh GOP appointments.
People aren't scared of sharing their views, they're scared of owning them.
Checking in, usually reading and staying out of the discussions. Not interested in defending Trump all the time anymore either. I still think he will win re-election, because of the failure of the democrats to nominate a strong candidate and his pro-America economic policies. Other than that, its too ugly out there to share different opinions on sensitive topics.
The Charity Challenge says talk is cheap. Back your words. Easy to speak silly talk. Still giving 1.5 odds for you to take Trump, the great one for $100. Crickets?
I do agree with you - at this stage, defending Trump would be difficult.
I'll bet, but I want odds. 2:1. Biden is already atleast -160/150 so he is favored.
I do not think Trump wins but I have been wrong often on wagers and won.
So you put up $200 and I put up $100. Biden wins, I donate $100. Trump wins you donate $200.
You get the same odds as offered to goob. You can decide whether to play or not. If you belive in Trump winning, then the odds shouldn't matter. If and when the algorithm changes, you'll be the first to know.
I don't believe in him winning. I just like action on things and with no college football futures I guess I'm feeling a little dull at the moment. Betting on Trump winning is a dumb bet, but I've made dumb bets and sometimes they even win. But when I bet a dog I want odds in my favor.
Checking in, usually reading and staying out of the discussions. Not interested in defending Trump all the time anymore either. I still think he will win re-election, because of the failure of the democrats to nominate a strong candidate and his pro-America economic policies. Other than that, its too ugly out there to share different opinions on sensitive topics.
The Charity Challenge says talk is cheap. Back your words. Easy to speak silly talk. Still giving 1.5 odds for you to take Trump, the great one for $100. Crickets?
I do agree with you - at this stage, defending Trump would be difficult.
I'll bet, but I want odds. 2:1. Biden is already atleast -160/150 so he is favored.
I do not think Trump wins but I have been wrong often on wagers and won.
So you put up $200 and I put up $100. Biden wins, I donate $100. Trump wins you donate $200.
You get the same odds as offered to goob. You can decide whether to play or not. If you belive in Trump winning, then the odds shouldn't matter. If and when the algorithm changes, you'll be the first to know.
I don't believe in him winning. I just like action on things and with no college football futures I guess I'm feeling a little dull at the moment. Betting on Trump winning is a dumb bet, but I've made dumb bets and sometimes they even win. But when I bet a dog I want odds in my favor.
I hope that we're going to have college football, but I have doubts on that more than on the election outcome. I could really enjoy college football this fall, but...we'll see. I did enjoy watching the Yankees & Nats last night before the rains came. I'm a liftime Yankee fan but haven't bet sports in 30 years. Betting on election outcomes is much easier.
Trump is a barking dog for the 1.5:1 odds. Maybe will change. On the Hillary bet I offered before, for new takers, I'll make that 10:1.
What are you hippies fighting about? Don’t you all have weed gardens to tend to? I was just playing catch-up in this thread and those cagey posts are awfully familiar to me. It’s great to see everybody is doing well.
I think it would help if the forum didn’t log you out so often.
I heartily agree!!!....If I had an option to 'Stay Logged in' I could more readily bounce around and perhaps find some exchanges that were not so narrowly circumscribed (music and otherwise!)
Tonight we went into town and ate at Jim Shaw's. She had grilled catfish and scallops with a baked potato,I had fried catfish and butter peas with baked potato. Both of us started with a cup of clam chowder.
Manhattan or New England chowdah?
New England. They used to offer Manhattan until they tried out the New England on us. they never went back.
I think it would help if the forum didn’t log you out so often.
I heartily agree!!!....If I had an option to 'Stay Logged in' I could more readily bounce around and perhaps find some exchanges that were not so narrowly circumscribed (music and otherwise!)
Hey DOVETAIL, haven't seen you in a long time.
I can log on in the early morning and stay on all day, as long as I'm posting. Go dormant for about a half hour, logged out.
I think it would help if the forum didn’t log you out so often.
I heartily agree!!!....If I had an option to 'Stay Logged in' I could more readily bounce around and perhaps find some exchanges that were not so narrowly circumscribed (music and otherwise!)
Hey DOVETAIL, haven't seen you in a long time.
I can log on in the early morning and stay on all day, as long as I'm posting. Go dormant for about a half hour, logged out.
"go dormant for about a half hour, logged out." That's the point-wish that would change!---how might we make it so?
:DIt’s no big deal, it only takes a second to log in
:DIt’s no big deal, it only takes a second to log in
Tell ya what, Stephen, you waste your time YOUR way and I won't waste my time MY way!?! 
Trump is a barking dog for the 1.5:1 odds. Maybe will change. On the Hillary bet I offered before, for new takers, I'll make that 10:1.
You are offering market price. Which is fine and what I would do too. But if you really want action and you really have 'crickets' then you have to move the price. Odds are like a price with buyers and sellers. I don't have a ton of interest in backing Trump but if I can double my money on an incumbent vs a weak candidate - that I would take. Yes I know Trump is weak too. I definitely understand why you wouldn't want to over extend yourself...but we all know Trump is losing right? If that is the case why not offer 5:1 or hell 10:1? How confident are you a nation like him loses? Make it 2:1 with me and you have a bet. I'm good for it. Guarantee that.
I'm on my phone and fail to proof read. So nation should be buffoon.
We can work details out in PM. I think the bet would be determined upon inauguration. We'd send each other a money order or cashiers check made out to the charity and the you or I would forward that to the organization.
People aren't scared of sharing their views, they're scared of owning them
In sharing your views are you not in fact "Owning" them?...And who gets to make that distinction? I'll tell you who, the person sharing them "owns" them the minute he or she opens their mouth or puts them on paper and backs them up the instant he or she votes. Now since you are not privy to the way said person casts their ballot, I would say the above quote is well, meaningless.
Trump is a barking dog for the 1.5:1 odds. Maybe will change. On the Hillary bet I offered before, for new takers, I'll make that 10:1.
You are offering market price. Which is fine and what I would do too. But if you really want action and you really have 'crickets' then you have to move the price. Odds are like a price with buyers and sellers. I don't have a ton of interest in backing Trump but if I can double my money on an incumbent vs a weak candidate - that I would take. Yes I know Trump is weak too. I definitely understand why you wouldn't want to over extend yourself...but we all know Trump is losing right? If that is the case why not offer 5:1 or hell 10:1? How confident are you a nation like him loses? Make it 2:1 with me and you have a bet. I'm good for it. Guarantee that.
OK, we can barter. I'll meet you in the middle - fair? Final offer 1.75:1.
I have no doubt you're good for it. You seem like a standup person, and I can assure you that if I lose, I will pay up & quickly.
You ask why not 5:1 or 10:1. Answer - if some freak situation happens between now and the election, and if Trump wins (God help this country), then I protect my downside and also give you more than the going market odds from first paragraph.
if some freak situation happens between now and the election, and if Trump wins
Are you referencing the Democratic party allowing Joe Biden to take the debate stage and put his declining mental agility on the world stage?
Trump is a barking dog for the 1.5:1 odds. Maybe will change. On the Hillary bet I offered before, for new takers, I'll make that 10:1.
You are offering market price. Which is fine and what I would do too. But if you really want action and you really have 'crickets' then you have to move the price. Odds are like a price with buyers and sellers. I don't have a ton of interest in backing Trump but if I can double my money on an incumbent vs a weak candidate - that I would take. Yes I know Trump is weak too. I definitely understand why you wouldn't want to over extend yourself...but we all know Trump is losing right? If that is the case why not offer 5:1 or hell 10:1? How confident are you a nation like him loses? Make it 2:1 with me and you have a bet. I'm good for it. Guarantee that.
OK, we can barter. I'll meet you in the middle - fair? Final offer 1.75:1.
I have no doubt you're good for it. You seem like a standup person, and I can assure you that if I lose, I will pay up & quickly.
You ask why not 5:1 or 10:1. Answer - if some freak situation happens between now and the election, and if Trump wins (God help this country), then I protect my downside and also give you more than the going market odds from first paragraph.
OK deal.....
I'm thinking of Will Farrell in Anchorman when he jumped over the bear fence at the zoo.
Let's PM each other.
Just to be clear, Biden is inaugurated - you win. Trump is inaugurated - I win. If Trump loses and somebody else is inaugurated no bet - right?
I'm just taking the other side of the bet, I really doubt he will win and I will not be casting a vote for him. I do enjoy wagers in general and like engaging with members here like this so I am happy to do it.
Trump is a barking dog for the 1.5:1 odds. Maybe will change. On the Hillary bet I offered before, for new takers, I'll make that 10:1.
You are offering market price. Which is fine and what I would do too. But if you really want action and you really have 'crickets' then you have to move the price. Odds are like a price with buyers and sellers. I don't have a ton of interest in backing Trump but if I can double my money on an incumbent vs a weak candidate - that I would take. Yes I know Trump is weak too. I definitely understand why you wouldn't want to over extend yourself...but we all know Trump is losing right? If that is the case why not offer 5:1 or hell 10:1? How confident are you a nation like him loses? Make it 2:1 with me and you have a bet. I'm good for it. Guarantee that.
OK, we can barter. I'll meet you in the middle - fair? Final offer 1.75:1.
I have no doubt you're good for it. You seem like a standup person, and I can assure you that if I lose, I will pay up & quickly.
You ask why not 5:1 or 10:1. Answer - if some freak situation happens between now and the election, and if Trump wins (God help this country), then I protect my downside and also give you more than the going market odds from first paragraph.
OK deal.....
I'm thinking of Will Farrell in Anchorman when he jumped over the bear fence at the zoo.
Let's PM each other.
Just to be clear, Biden is inaugurated - you win. Trump is inaugurated - I win. If Trump loses and somebody else is inaugurated no bet - right?
I'm just taking the other side of the bet, I really doubt he will win and I will not be casting a vote for him. I do enjoy wagers in general and like engaging with members here like this so I am happy to do it.
Ok. That's fine. I really was thinking that winning was election results and not the January inauguration event, but I'm more than happy to go that route.
I anticipate a lot of noise and perhaps contesting of the results...so I said inauguration just to make sure it is official when we do the donation.
People aren't scared of sharing their views, they're scared of owning them
In sharing your views are you not in fact "Owning" them?...And who gets to make that distinction? I'll tell you who, the person sharing them "owns" them the minute he or she opens their mouth or puts them on paper and backs them up the instant he or she votes. Now since you are not privy to the way said person casts their ballot, I would say the above quote is well, meaningless.
You certainly traveled a long way to miss that point. You might want to get reimbursed for mileage.
People aren't scared of sharing their views, they're scared of owning them
In sharing your views are you not in fact "Owning" them?...And who gets to make that distinction? I'll tell you who, the person sharing them "owns" them the minute he or she opens their mouth or puts them on paper and backs them up the instant he or she votes. Now since you are not privy to the way said person casts their ballot, I would say the above quote is well, meaningless.
You certainly traveled a long way to miss that point. You might want to get reimbursed for mileage.
Yeah, that's the exact opposite of "owning" views.
People aren't scared of sharing their views, they're scared of owning them
In sharing your views are you not in fact "Owning" them?...And who gets to make that distinction? I'll tell you who, the person sharing them "owns" them the minute he or she opens their mouth or puts them on paper and backs them up the instant he or she votes. Now since you are not privy to the way said person casts their ballot, I would say the above quote is well, meaningless.
You certainly traveled a long way to miss that point. You might want to get reimbursed for mileage.
Yeah, that's the exact opposite of "owning" views.
Yeah. I can not even begin to express the sorrow I currently feel and my inability see things the way you do on a regular basis....
I will be owning my views at the ballot box.
Yeah. I can not even begin to express the sorrow I currently feel and my inability see things the way you do on a regular basis....
I will be owning my views at the ballot box.
Jolly for you. Just saying, Bhakw's specific point was being able to defend your views, you don't get to re-define what he obviously meant. Voting is great, everyone should do it, but stating what you believe is not the same as defending why.
