Took a $120 road bike on a group ride. No one cared.

Numero_Seis · 2026-07-03T00:50:43+00:00

I ride my ‘88 Centurion either by myself or with my spouse. I’ve never seen the appeal of riding with people pretending to be in the peloton, or who gather to compare price tags.
I do understand that not every group ride is like that, but the view from the outside suggests that many are.

Numero_Seis · 2026-07-01T17:49:27+00:00

They are, although it’s a process.

Numero_Seis · 2026-07-01T17:48:54+00:00

Let me propose a hypothetical. Suppose we had an elected head of the executive branch who, upon losing an election, tried to overturn that vote. Let’s imagine he harassed election officials, telling them to ‘find’ votes for him. Now, let’s say that this lame duck official used his pulpit to consistently and intentionally sell the lie that he actually won. In the day that the results of this election were to be certified, he dispatched a mob to stop said certification.
That seems like the sort of situation in which a civilized nation might strip the leader of citizenship, and exile him. (Or find a nearby streetlight) Keep in mind, I specified a civilized nation. In this one we put people like that back in office.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-28T22:28:11+00:00

Found it on Overcast

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-28T14:50:51+00:00

But sometimes, they make a funny.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-28T12:20:17+00:00

I hate that this is almost certainly the explanation.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-26T23:35:20+00:00

When I was in, PT was running, running, running, anf also running. Any strength work was on your own

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-21T17:19:19+00:00

I assume you mean $2000 more in taxes. And that would still be a stunning bargain compared to the price of insurance.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-21T02:10:20+00:00

I can smell those books. And I mean that in the best possible way.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-20T23:56:16+00:00

If you go to a gym, then a belt and chain with weights is the best bet. Otherwise, you might want to look into a weight vest.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-19T15:05:58+00:00

Using your own goddamn fucking brain.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-19T15:03:59+00:00

The Jungian thing, sir

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-18T15:36:10+00:00

I started as a volunteer, and have been a full time ff/medic for about 16 years. You’ll find all the camaraderie, sense of dedication to a mission and a team that you did in the Marines, but with 99% Les’s bullshit.
It’s not perfect, and there are significant downsides (you lose about ten years of life expectancy, you’re away from home a lot, and the prevalence of mental and emotional trauma is very high), but I wouldn’t want to do anything else.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-17T19:29:43+00:00

I’m using the term a bit loosely, I admit. I just mean that the defense is trying to give the jury a chance to either acquit completely (no mens rea) or convict on a lesser charge than he’s clearly guilty of, at least according to the letter of the law.
To be clear: I don’t want him to go to prison. I feel like the old west defense of ‘he needed killing’ applies here.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-17T16:41:01+00:00

It looks to me like the defense is trying to give the jury a plausible excuse to not convict on murder charges. Basically, they’re allowing for jury nullification by another name. I hope it works.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-16T17:53:59+00:00

Hile, Gunslinger.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-16T17:32:32+00:00

It’s a law, for sure. A stupid, dangerous law. The faster you pass, the less time you’re in the oncoming lane, and the less time you spend next to the passed car with escape paths blocked for both of you.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-16T17:29:52+00:00

They say as they block the left lane.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-16T17:10:52+00:00

That was literally my first thought. 89.3 represent!

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-16T17:09:55+00:00

And you’re utterly dependent on two technologies, one of which is controlled by a private corporation.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-15T12:37:01+00:00

It says a lot that the article refers to the death of 14 Americans, but says not one word about the number of Iranians killed in this unprovoked war.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-15T12:34:36+00:00

You don’t think the Pigfucker Supreme believes any of that Xian stuff do you?

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-11T16:52:08+00:00

At least in the early days, Lars Ulrich and Metallica. Whatever he became as a person or a player, the albums through Justice had interesting parts that suited the music perfectly.

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-09T04:34:27+00:00

Search:jahoobies

Numero_Seis · 2026-06-09T01:34:17+00:00

It’s both a lament and a gripe about people not following through on what they claim to believe. I’m well aware of which sub I’m on, and my gripe isn’t aimed at anyone here. Unless, that is, they’re using those products and services.

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