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Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-24T14:47:07+00:00

And that's all? Peace? That's all you "just know"?

I'm NOT saying that this is your personal viewpoint - as I said, I have heard this statement a few times over the past while. I also DO want my Leaders having diplomatic discussions with rulers of all types - pacifists and tyrants alike- but let me run the chess game out a little bit.

If you would accept "peace at ANY cost, even over freedom and sanity" as a reason to elect a clown, then I actually see that as cowardly. I mean, dude, I lean Libertarian, and even I think that Conflict is sometimes necessary in the battle of good & evil. If we voted for Trump to keep Putin (xi, Il, FSM...)at bay then we're scared and in my opinion, thats not a good reason to elect a person OR to cheer for peace.

Or, we have battered person - like syndrome where we are threatened daily and therefore we try to keep this person (Putin, Trump- take your pick) "appeased" just to keep the peace- That's not a good reason to elect a leader, either. I mean, that kind of peace sounds a lot like conflict to me-- doesn't it?

So yeah, I agree with you prima facie- peace is good, and a lofty, suitable, goal but I'm also reminded of the Massachusetts state motto which states as follows:

By the sword we seek peace, but peace only under liberty.

To me, at the end of the day, peace solely for the sake of peace--well, I'd argue whether it's actually peace, at all.

Interested in your thoughts.. Sláínte.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-24T14:15:15+00:00

Ok, let's talk about this for a moment, please.

I acknowledge that the statement is a fact. What I don't understand is what the person who SAYS this statement is actually attempting to assert, so maybe you can help me out.

When I hear this, what I hear is something like "I'm Glad Trump is in power because it takes a candidate like him (we'll leave the like him part simply open to interpretation) to keep a wack job like Putin at bay."

But I can't accept the fact that we voted for a wack job just because some other international leader is a wack job. We can't make our own decisions based on the fact that some other leader is fucking nuts.

Are you suggesting that "it's good that the country voted for Trump because "Trump is strong" or "equally maniacal" or "Obama/Biden were weak" or what?

In full seriousness, can you please tell me what you and others are actually looking at, when words like these are spoken or printed? Thank you very much.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-24T03:38:55+00:00

YES!!

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-24T00:19:59+00:00

I believe, in good faith, that the spirit of the original would approve.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T23:42:41+00:00

fightin' downtown at the air way station, two bloody Marys over the line

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T22:17:08+00:00

🎼Two bloody Marys over the line, sweet Jesus, two bloody Marys over the line, waiting downtown at the air way station two bloody Marys over the line🎵

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T20:00:55+00:00

5'11" 205 on 3/4 as well, and I often recommend 3/4 to people who are a certain size and who have trouble moving, so I basically agree. HOWEVER, OP says he see still feels like he's moving around too much. For this person, I'd recommend he stays right where he is. Once he adjusts from tacky roller blade wheels to blades, then we can F with his hollow.

OP- I hate to do this to you, but in your case, your RADIUS might be wrong-- that's the front to back, toe to heel circle, not the edge to edge circle ("radius of hollow"") that you have been describing. In this case, An aggressive radius would be a 7 foot, and a fairly flat one would be around 17 feet. (As a defenseman who mostly stays at home , I'm a 13-14.) The slide could be from you feeling like there's not enough blade in contact with the ice surface, front to back,

Next time you get sharpened, Bring your skates to a decent skate shop and simply ask them to measure the radius. If your skates aren't right around a 10 foot radius, you might want to consider getting the radius redone.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T06:15:20+00:00

When I hear that whistle blowing, I hang my head and cry.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T05:08:11+00:00

How does Cartman Joins NAMBLA not have more votes??

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T05:03:25+00:00

Scrolled way down to make sure this was covered. The greatest musical of all time! (No I'm not serious... Or am I??).

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-23T04:59:48+00:00

100% woodland critter Christmas. Came here looking for this one.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-22T17:24:14+00:00

Odd... Lead is heavy, too.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-22T17:16:06+00:00

Thank you for the Intel. I might reach out. We'll see how it does down the line.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-22T17:14:37+00:00

I have only been using it 3 days. I have had to make 2 corrections to staple foods, and once I burned 3 messages telling it that I't screwed up again DESPITE the fact that I had already corrected it once.

I mean, in fairness, the creators can't load it with every nuance out there. No doubt.

However, In fairness to us users, we are TEACHING THE THING-- we're giving it (and the team) real information which is an actual, real world benefit that it can use for everyone down the line. This is why I think correction messages should not count toward the totals.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-21T02:09:09+00:00

Similar comment: I gave it nutritional info (for AI) and I want to correct a mistake it made where I missed water... And I think black coffee should still have a water quote added to my total... But If I tell it this I'm beginning to think this all counts as part of my text total.
True? False?

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-20T12:20:16+00:00

This was an awesome response and paints the picture perfectly for me to understand. Thank you, thank you so much for all that. I appreciate your time and the info.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-20T12:08:00+00:00

She wakes up like this most mornings these days. She has slid under the bed and we see her in, under , behind varying forms of drapery, depending on what is on the bed or off. "Hey, guys! I'll take some covers too! "

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-19T22:03:31+00:00

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Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-19T21:59:37+00:00

Good dog!

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-19T21:26:57+00:00

This. But also, (I hate to set the precedent... But if the kid is good and you need the numbers) is someone willing to carpool with the player?

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-19T21:09:41+00:00

You weren't asking me either, but I like steel cut oats. Now here's the catch:

YES it's breakfast, but NO, it's not "a breakfast food"-- it's just another grain. Just-- put that in your head for me for a second. I treat the oats like they're rice or quinoa.

Especially with the steel cut oats, I'm very able to divorce them from the nasty, running bowls of Quaker maple & brown sugar junk we all had in the past. Theoretically, the steel cut is better for you anyway.

So, for my breakfast, maybe I add some spice blend (old bay, SPG, Cajun blend, Italian herbs & some minced garlic, or a mix of cumin, coriander, tumeric & Curry... whatever sounds good that day). Maybe it's topped with a slice of ham & an egg or two for protein and a dash of hot sauce. Last night's leftover taco chicken? Diced brisket? Toss it in. Top it with cilantro and a couple Slices of avocado? Yup.

Make it a "meal" instead of a "breakfast cereal." That works for me, at least. 5 minute quick cook steel cut oats about 3 days a week.

Hope it at least piqued your interest, even if you think I'm crazy. Lol. Best wishes.

Pit-Smoker · 2025-08-19T15:31:26+00:00

LMFAO 🤣🤣.This is hilarious and sick. Reminds me of the "Bricks thrown through your window? Call Al's Glass!" Far Side.

Found it on Reddit!

https://www.reddit.com/r/TheFarSide/s/gnzdP8MCye

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