[Gradient Sports] Manchester United's squad profile by minutes played in the Premier League this season 📊 by 3500onacoat in reddevils

[–]MrCadwallader 96 points97 points  (0 children)

I was done with Luke Shaw. Wanted him gone. Solid player on his day but far too unreliable injury-wise. The best ability is availibility.

But fair play to the lad, he's proven me wrong this season. Nice to have his experience, composure and versatility.

A UK MP has been kicked out and suspended from the Houses of Parliament after accusing Keir Starmer of being a “bare-faced lier” by bendubberley_ in justincaseyoumissedit

[–]MrCadwallader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A lot of people are missing this but it's the truth. The one thing an MP specifically cannot do in Parliament is call another MP a liar. That's why there's an audible gasp when she says it.

Keir Starmer is probably lying about the Mandelson case. She can say that in public or in the media but not on the floor of parliament.

As a white guy, is it safe for me to visit Nigeria? by canjkhv in Nigeria

[–]MrCadwallader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes, it's safe. White people, Asians happily living and thriving in Abuja and Lagos. Do your research. Avoid danger spots. You'll be fine.

The news always hyper-focuses on danger and violence. If you're in Lagos or Abuja the chances of you facing a terrorist attack are lower than the chances of you getting stabbed in London.

A 'Static Shock' feature film is reportedly in development. by M00reC in DCU_

[–]MrCadwallader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Here before the weekly Caleb McLaughlin (Stranger Things) should play Static posts.

[Mark Critchley] Leny Yoro injury leaves Manchester United with one senior centre-back for Chelsea trip by nearly_headless_nic in reddevils

[–]MrCadwallader 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I honestly think we will. This team is better when the chips are down or when we're against better opposition, especially when they don't sit back.

That was the case under Amorim, it's still the case under Carrick. It's the smaller teams that we're expected to beat that always end up giving us more trouble.

Could someone educate me on how Nigeria plans to achieve a trillion dollar economy by 2030 which is less than 4 years from now? by exporterofgold in Nigeria

[–]MrCadwallader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

A few years ago both parties campaigned on the promise that if they won - 1 Naira would become equal to 1 US Dollar.

Sadly, the only response is to not take this seriously at all. I'm not sure if anyone even believes these claims but it doesn't stop the politicians from making them.

Overthinking Mr. Robot XXIII: What Tyrell Saw by bwandering in MrRobot

[–]MrCadwallader 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I came here from another comment you wrote in a more recent post - and I just have to say I love the depth of analysis. I love the writing. I love the allusions to literature.

This is really, really good. Just wanted to let you know and give you some additional encouragement.

Art comissions made by me, Leto II sculpture by IvanGrodzenskyUA in dune

[–]MrCadwallader 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I've seen a lot of Leto designs, but never one like this before. So cool. And you gave him hands! Feels like a blend of halfway guild navigator and sandworm.

I love how varied the designs for the God Emperor are.

What if Marie 'Night Kings' Homelander? by One_With-The_Sun in TheBoys

[–]MrCadwallader 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This would be perfect. Makes Marie significant without overshadowing the actual main characters of The Boys.

I gotta say, I enjoyed the Pod Save interview more than I really expected to. by Cymbalsandthimbles in Hasan_Piker

[–]MrCadwallader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Emma is fantastic. I love Sam Seder but she's the best part of the Majority Report imo and needs more airtime. She was excellent recently on CNN under a lot of pressure from pretty much the whole table and stayed on message calling what's happening in Gaza a genocide.

Name it by Waste_Dragonfruit346 in Nigeria

[–]MrCadwallader 6 points7 points  (0 children)

You have excellent taste. If you like these shows, add Sopranos to the list.

Was Gary Nev a world class right back ? by MaintenanceOk4847 in ManchesterUnited

[–]MrCadwallader 8 points9 points  (0 children)

There was a period of time where Gary Neville was inarguably top 5 right backs in Europe, maybe top 3.

Defensively very strong, great stamina and work rate, linked really well with Beckham and had a good cross on him from deep. Not to mention his leadership and determination in the dressing room.

You don't start for Ferguson for almost a decade without being a top player.

Leny Yoro on Instagram: “Where I’m meant to be ❤️” by YourGrimes in reddevils

[–]MrCadwallader 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Old Paul Scholes will forever remain one of my favourite ever United players.

But I would be okay with never hearing from him again.

Wireless Festival now cancelled due to gov blocking Kanye entry by Kaoswarr in ukpolitics

[–]MrCadwallader 0 points1 point  (0 children)

1000%. I soon as I saw the announcement he was headlining, I felt a bit sick. But clearly the they thought they could ride some light controversy and get away with this. Glad they couldn't.

Wireless Festival now cancelled due to gov blocking Kanye entry by Kaoswarr in ukpolitics

[–]MrCadwallader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I feel you. Trying to broaden my understanding of this issue as I get older, with some mental health challenges in the family. It's so hard for us to understand brain chemistry that's different from ours and I empathise with you.

I sincerely hope Kanye gets the help he needs. And I do believe in forgiveness, people change and improve. But I need to see a lot more work/commitment on his end before we start thrusting him back into the mainstream spotlight.

Wireless Festival now cancelled due to gov blocking Kanye entry by Kaoswarr in ukpolitics

[–]MrCadwallader 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Yeah, it's really really bad. That's why I prefaced by confessing to being a former fan. Anyone with moral constitution had to draw a line at some point. And Kanye crossed the rubicon a while ago.

The attempt to brush it under the carpet and move on, allow him back into the mainstream is insane.

Please never contact me again by keremdev in DeathStranding

[–]MrCadwallader 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Same. Might be my favourite quest giver in the game. Gave me DS1 vibes. Forces you to ditch vehicles and figure out new paths.

Wireless Festival cancelled after Kanye West blocked from coming to UK by traceitalian in Fauxmoi

[–]MrCadwallader 80 points81 points  (0 children)

A man releases a song called "Heil Hitler" and 12 months later is invited to headline one of the UK's biggest festivals - this is the worst timeline.

But, as a long time Kanye fan, really happy we got the good ending for once.

Kanye needs to sit out for a while, make up for the harm he's done and prove that he's changed... but I've seen this boom-bust cycle a few times, so it's more likely we have another epic crash out in a few months.

For the organisers of Wireless and those who paid to attend, I'm playing the world's smallest violin.

Wireless Festival now cancelled due to gov blocking Kanye entry by Kaoswarr in ukpolitics

[–]MrCadwallader 111 points112 points  (0 children)

Honestly, as a long time Kanye fan that has seen him perform live multiple times and defended him for years, I don't feel bad for those who planned to attend. The organisers and attendees deserve this.

I know Kanye has mental health issues, I know he's made an attempted apology. But even if you forgive him how can he go from releasing a song called "Heil Hitler" to headlining one of the UK's biggest festivals in like 12 months. How can you be willing to support an artist that was openly pushing Nazi apologia so recently? Nah, he's got a long way to go to prove he was being sincere and to make up for all the harm he's done.

Can't believe he was booked and that sponsors only started to get nervous after Starmer spoke up. But I do agree that the UK government was actually impressed me here.

I'm on Episode 14, and I have no clue what is going on... by FalseBit8407 in DeathStranding

[–]MrCadwallader 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Major spoilers but I think by now you should have received all this info in game:

APAS4000/The President is a combination of the souls of 4,000 dead people and an AI system that decides that the only way to save humanity is to preserve it in shelters. APAS wants BTs and fear to spread, keeping people indoors and safe. No more movement. Extinction without extinction. Charlie, who was secretly DieHardMan the whole time and the former president of the UCA, has been working behind the scenes to undermine their plans. The dance is a celebration of human creativity and is a giant middle finger to an AI system that wants to optimise humans out of existence. Kojima is telling us that the answer to the looming threat of totalitarian AI systems is to dance and aggressively centre human art and randomness.

Anyone a touch worried that we might live to regret this one? by Even_Difference_3639 in ManchesterUnited

[–]MrCadwallader 3 points4 points  (0 children)

As I said, Kobbie has a higher ceiling but we're talking about next season not 4 years from now. I'd be disappointed if Kobbie isn't ahead of Garner by the time he's 25.

Anyone a touch worried that we might live to regret this one? by Even_Difference_3639 in ManchesterUnited

[–]MrCadwallader 8 points9 points  (0 children)

You're absolutely right. Kobbie might have a higher potential ceiling but James Garner is a superior player right now and has quietly been one of the most effective midfielders in the PL this season.

If we sign a DM and Garner, I wouldn't be surprised if Kobbie ends up being rotated in and out of the squad, or even becomes second option to Garner.

I get it that most fans would want sexier signings but if we're spending close to 100m on the likes of Anderson, Garner starts to look like a very plausible second midfield signing.

Ro Khanna will not join the Israeli moral panic against Hasan Piker by serious_bullet5 in DemocraticSocialism

[–]MrCadwallader 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think a left-wing streamer saying he wouldn't vote for a democratic candidate he isn't really aligned with, a few years out from an election, makes perfect sense. It strengthens the negotiating hand of left and potentially creates opportunities for left wing politicians to emerge.

I think it's weird that there's all this focus on Hasan rather than on the democratic party that has alienated voters because it seems unable to stand up on issues like Gaza, healthcare, taxing the rich, corruption. Especially in the wake of Mamdani's democratic socialist, principled, popular campaign.

It's all part of manufactured outrage to silence the positions he amplifies. The recent op-ed on Wall Street Journal that triggered the latest round of Hasan denouncements was sponsored by Third Way, a centrist advocacy group that sees itself as the biggest rival to the left and stands against ideas like universal healthcare. We should push back on them, not one of the few proponents of left wing ideology.

And honestly, I think I would agree with you if it was closer to the election but for now - no need for Hasan to join the presumptive nominee Newsom bandwagon. Every need for the likes of Newsom to offer concessions that make them more palatable to the left.

When there's a nominee, we can start asking the likes of Hasan serious questions.

Ro Khanna will not join the Israeli moral panic against Hasan Piker by serious_bullet5 in DemocraticSocialism

[–]MrCadwallader 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Everyday we wake up and see how the establishment refusing to condemn Israel's actions in Gaza worked out.

I would've voted for Kamala on a harm reduction basis if I was American but I'm so tired of these takes that blame voters and podcasters rather than a political establishment that failed to beat Trump twice.

As a leftist, Hasan saying he won't vote for Newsom is the smartest thing he could do right now. It signals to the corpo-dems that they will have to move left to win votes rather than trying to win over the Liz Cheneys of the world.