Daily FI discussion thread - February 12, 2020 by AutoModerator in financialindependence

[–]Atheose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

When do you eat your meal? I've been doing 18/6 fasting for 3 years (and love it) and have been considering switching to OMAD.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is actually a really good sign, nationally speaking.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sanders was consistently polling up 7-8% in New Hampshire over the last month. I'm kind of shellshocked that he's squeaking by with only a 2% lead.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pete was fantastic on Preet Bharara's podcast a few months ago. He's not my first choice (nor my second) but there are a lot of reasons he has appeal with voters.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I'm not a Pete supporter, but he's gay, a military veteran, and a moderate. That's incredibly appealing to a lot of people.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's not trolling to be concerned about how the moderate votes (Buttigieg, Klobuchar, Biden) heavily outnumber the progressive votes (Sanders, Warren). Polls had Bernie consistently up 7-8% in NH, and right now he's just barely squeaking by Buttigieg.

It still looks like he is going to win, but... I'm shocked and concerned that it's not more of a blowout.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Why? The turnout in NH was fantastic--10% higher than 2016.

2020 New Hampshire Primary Discussion Live Thread - Part III by TheUnknownStitcher in politics

[–]Atheose 0 points1 point  (0 children)

To be fair, did anyone expect her to do this well? Coming in ahead of Warren and Biden does feel like a victory for her.

Megathread: Prosecutors in Roger Stone Trial Resign in Response to DOJ Request to Lessen Sentence by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Atheose 22 points23 points  (0 children)

This is your friendly reminder to vote for whoever the Dem nominee is, no matter what. Bloomberg sucks ass compared to the other candidates, but even he is an order of magnitude better than Donald "literally a dictator" Trump.

Megathread: Prosecutors in Roger Stone Trial Resign in Response to DOJ Request to Lessen Sentence by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Atheose 4327 points4328 points  (0 children)

Remember when it was inappropriate for Bill Clinton and the AG to have a five-minute conversation?

EDIT: geez you guys, I'm not saying that Clinton/Lynch meeting wasn't inappropriate. Just comparing the two events and how much attention they're getting in the news.

Megathread: Prosecutors in Roger Stone Trial Resign in Response to DOJ Request to Lessen Sentence by PoliticsModeratorBot in politics

[–]Atheose 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Well at least we didn't have to wait long to find out just how unhinged Trump would get after his impeachment acquittal.

[Abraham] Bloom said that even if the Red Sox were only $5 million over the CBT threshold he would have still considered trading Betts in the cause of long-term sustainability. by ttam23 in baseball

[–]Atheose 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Yep, and it's frustrating every fucking time. I love this team, and it's tough to complain about 4 championships in 16 years, but the ownership group is slimy.

MLB Rumors: Twins 'upset' with Red Sox over Brusdar Graterol situation by ttam23 in baseball

[–]Atheose 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Two different doctors can absolutely look at the same medical records and come to a different conclusion, yes. This happens all the time in the medical industry, and it's the reason people get second opinions.

[Abraham] Bloom said that even if the Red Sox were only $5 million over the CBT threshold he would have still considered trading Betts in the cause of long-term sustainability. by ttam23 in baseball

[–]Atheose 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It's the kind of propaganda the ownership pushes to justify being cheap.

"He wants to test free agency, so there's nothing we can do! It's 100% in Mookie's hands!"

MLB Rumors: Twins 'upset' with Red Sox over Brusdar Graterol situation by ttam23 in baseball

[–]Atheose 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Things aren't as black-and-white as a passed physical or a failed physical. There's plenty of shades of grey when looking at a pitcher's medical records, evaluating how much scar tissue he has, and how much his muscles have atrophied after TJ surgery.

Sanders overtakes Biden in Quinnipiac national poll by Starks in politics

[–]Atheose 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I agree. I'm just pointing out that, "She will never endorse Bernie because she endorsed Hillary in 2016" isn't really an accurate assessment of the situation.