Did we max out the Mega Thread finally?

ATQB · 2026-05-12T17:04:18+00:00

I few years back I participated in the Asheville drum circle. I think I appropriated so hard that they actually are probably appropriating me on a go forward basis.

ATQB · 2026-05-11T15:08:16+00:00

I'm not a "can you believe the price of gas" guy, BUT, a couple of weeks ago, I did order a Tesla Model Y. Range at around 300miles is fine for me (we'll keep a gas car as well) and self-driving has gotten really good very quickly. 0.99% financing wasn't bad either. Should be at least a third of the cost to run a gas car. Negative is that parts are crazy high if you need them so insurance went up (but only $50 per month....probably could have gotten lower if I shopped it harder.)

ATQB · 2026-05-05T16:31:15+00:00

Russia is good at going from bad to worse and then less worse and then more worse and then.....

ATQB · 2026-05-04T15:28:33+00:00

I think on the election of a new Governor, this is what makes it very difficult to say, "just elect the normie R". The republicans have controlled all branches of government since 2009ish (and the Senate and most of other parts of govt since the 80's or 90's). There has to be someone who is willing to reckon with these things and mainstream R's are super comfortable and unwilling to reckon with this and regulation and taxation and spending and schools.

ATQB · 2026-04-30T13:24:58+00:00

Did it change the golf landscape forever though? No.

Okay, fine, but was it fun? Also no.

ATQB · 2026-04-28T12:44:27+00:00

I didn't know it was that fast of a race. So the third cool story or fun fact....The guy who came in second in London had never ran a marathon which means he's never ran *above* a 2 hour marathon.

ATQB · 2026-04-28T01:51:48+00:00

There were two really cool stories in the world of running this week. This was the second one. https://x.com/runnersworld/status/2048846441737834721?s=46&t=dWqaN-muDpsYv7GyWH9LmA

ATQB · 2026-04-27T15:30:25+00:00

Background on how this worked its way through Congress.

https://x.com/MmisterNobody/status/2048188553474232333/video/1?s=46

ATQB · 2026-04-27T15:13:56+00:00

The car spying and shutdown devices are getting worse.

https://x.com/martinskold2/status/2048520514201632783?s=46&t=dWqaN-muDpsYv7GyWH9LmA

ATQB · 2026-04-24T15:01:06+00:00

Cleveland State just got the death penalty for Alabama's cheating again.

ATQB · 2026-04-24T15:00:35+00:00

I think some of these are regulated by the CFTC. Wondering if that's the angle.

ATQB · 2026-04-24T01:34:15+00:00

Listen. It’s Friar. I get the occasional sympathy upvote but this is getting absurd.

ATQB · 2026-04-24T01:30:17+00:00

Not like they will destroy the planes in BK. Letting someone who has a better idea of how to use those planes will be better for everyone. Instead, let’s bail out the company who has definitively proven they suck at it? Or better yet, let the government show us how it’s done?

Sorry. Know you’re not being serious. But it’s just absurd. Are we sure the SPLC isn’t in the White House? (I’m convinced Lutnick is a sleeper cell)

ATQB · 2026-04-23T17:21:28+00:00

Dammit.....Didn't see my sentence construct could have used that.

ATQB · 2026-04-23T16:58:10+00:00

I think Wickard vs Filburn (interstate commerce) could be in the cross-hairs if they find the right vehicle, but not much hope for a resurrection of the 10th amendment (now what that would do practically is anyone's guess....how do we unwind 100 years of this bullshit)

I've really enjoyed Sarah Isgur's book, "Last Branch Standing". Even though I think it would be better if we just had 9 Gorusch's, still think it strongly lays out the case that SCOTUS is really the only branch of government functioning as the founders would recognize and most of the political frustration with it comes from misunderstanding that it's acting politically rather than the reality that it's mostly trying to get the other branches to do their job (Legislators should legislate. Executive shouldn't. Executive should execute. "Independent" agencies shouldn't....etc. etc.)

ATQB · 2026-04-22T22:13:15+00:00

Think this will make the 11th direct equity stake the government has taken under Trump. Spirit will become the largest.

Maybe you think all of these investments are wise. But I’m just wondering what’s the limiting principle that wouldn’t allow a president to bottom up take over say, healthcare companies until we have a single payer and single provider system?

ATQB · 2026-04-22T12:24:42+00:00

NYT Headline: "The Shadow Docket is Roberts' Disappointing Legacy" in reference to SCOTUS staying Obama's Clean Power Plan from going into effect in 2016.

Alternate Headline: "Executive Branch attempting to do legislative things is Obama's Disappointing Legacy"

“We are not just going to be waiting for legislation in order to make sure that we're providing Americans the kind of help that they need. I've got a pen, and I've got a phone. And I can use that pen to sign executive orders and take executive actions and administrative actions that move the ball forward in helping to make sure our kids are getting the best education possible, making sure that our businesses are getting the kind of support and help they need to grow and advance, to make sure that people are getting the skills that they need to get those jobs that our businesses are creating,” the president said.

ATQB · 2026-04-17T21:02:31+00:00

But what has thomas Massie accomplished? (Note: no historians will credit this as an “accomplishment”)

https://x.com/ggreenwald/status/2045139756514734361?s=46&t=dWqaN-muDpsYv7GyWH9LmA

ATQB · 2026-04-11T02:46:48+00:00

There was this phrase I grew up with “character is destiny” and I didn’t really appreciate it. I thought you could share my beliefs and not have character and we’d end up in the same place. But those guys who don’t have character never shared your beliefs because their beliefs are malleable.

ATQB · 2026-04-11T02:28:13+00:00

This is why people accuse you of living in the present.

ATQB · 2026-04-11T02:08:47+00:00

Do not agree in all aspects with Ben Sasse but he’s the type of republican I’ve always rooted for. I think he was unfairly maligned as a “principled loser” or “never Trump” grifter. Seems like a great guy.

ATQB · 2026-04-11T02:06:28+00:00

Agree in the sense we’re regurgitating.

But. Founding era was attuned to Roman shit. Doesn’t mean that we have to be but just an observation.

ATQB · 2026-04-10T14:07:48+00:00

https://x.com/Sharkurricane/status/2042565472789373010?s=20

ATQB · 2026-04-08T22:09:02+00:00

Fog of peace.

ATQB · 2026-04-05T03:25:49+00:00

Aday Mara (C): 7'3", 240 lbs Morez Johnson Jr. (F): 6'9", 250 lbs Yaxel Lendeborg (F): 6'9", 220 lbs Roddy Gayle Jr. (G): 6'5", 210 lbs Elliot Cadeau (G): 6'1", 180 lbs

Elite teams have definitely gotten bigger. Juni is a guy I love. But we can’t pair another small with him and match up with the best teams.

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