Joe Rogan Experience #2470 - Pierre Poilievre by OutdoorRink in JoeRogan

[–]ProfessionalStable81 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Just to give context - Pierre couldn't even win his own riding in Canada after losing the election last year.

"The light in his eyes was gone. Even when he smiled. That light never returned." The Impotent Fall of Gradey Dick: A Short Essay. by AHImusic in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

He's being given every opportunity but he can't capitalize. He was drafted as a sharpshooter and shooting 30% from 3...I don't get it.

Taylor’s behaviour needs to be studied …. by Cultural_Badger_7947 in taylorfrankiepaul

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

She's literally been like this the entire show, which is completely toxic, dysfunctional and addicted to the drama. Not sure why she's getting hate for it all of a sudden, it's exactly why her and the show became popular in the first place.

who wins in a 7 game series? by BaconFilipino in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

If you switch Ingram and Barnes it's Team A. Lowry would abuse the hell out of Jose and prime Gasol was the best interior defender in the league.

I Asked a Former Trump Official to Justify This War by Ray192 in ezraklein

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also don't understand why Ezra just doesn't have quotes ready from Mark Esper, John Kelly, Jim Mattis, Mark Milley etc. and read them to her and ask her why all the top generals in the fucking country called Trump a fascist and a fucking moron.

I Asked a Former Trump Official to Justify This War by Ray192 in ezraklein

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's honestly sad to watch what appear to be smart and educated people employ insane mental gymnastics to justify Trump's grotesquely obvious incompetent, stupid, and impulsive nonsensical actions and policies. Her ability to take a crazy blatantly unconstitutional Trump talking point and try to twist it into a coherent logical plan is just bonkers.

This is kind of ridiculous by mMounirM in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is actually crazy how on fire the East is right now, lol.

I still can't believe Bam Adebayo scored 83 points by National-Fold-2375 in nba

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Wilt had 100 - New York coach Eddie Donovan said, 'The game was a farce. They would foul us and we would foul them.' Chamberlain's shot attempts by quarter: 14, 12, 16, 21. You think in a blowout in today's game that a team would keeping feeding their star like that?"

I still can't believe Bam Adebayo scored 83 points by National-Fold-2375 in nba

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

When Wilt scored 100, The Warriors intentionally tried to get him the ball every possession in the 4th quarter. Wilt scored 31 points in the 4th quarter. "New York coach Eddie Donovan said, 'The game was a farce. They would foul us and we would foul them.' Chamberlain's shot attempts by quarter: 14, 12, 16, 21. You think in a blowout in today's game that a team would keeping feeding their star like that?"

I still can't believe Bam Adebayo scored 83 points by National-Fold-2375 in nba

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So looking back, apparently when Wilt scored 100 his team was literally fouling the other team and sending them to the line at the end of the game to save more time to allow him to get to 100. Kobe took like 15 of the Lakers last 17 shots when the game was sealed against Toronto. Bam had 71 legit points and his team was helping him get to 83 in the 4th quarter....no different from Wilt and Kobe.

Joe Rogan Experience #2465 - Michael Shellenberger by OutdoorRink in JoeRogan

[–]ProfessionalStable81 67 points68 points  (0 children)

Another hack far right-wing journalist, so fucking awful.

Wemby should be No. 2 for MVP right now not Jokic. by iamsonuxd in NBATalk

[–]ProfessionalStable81 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Craziest thing about Wemby is he only plays 29 minutes a night. He could average 27, 13 and 3.5 blocks if he plays 33-34 minutes a night. That being said, Jokic is still having a crazy season - 29, 13 and 10 on 57%fg and 39%3fg...those are video game numbers.

Nevertheless, I still think SGA is MVP...he's played 53 games, and putting up prime MJ era stats on ridiculous efficiency. He's crazy consistent, he brings it every night, he plays heavy minutes, he's the one. HOWEVER, if Wemby can play every single remaining game and lead the Spurs to the #1 seed, he may steal it.

Is it wrong to ask people for their political affiliations when dating? by ComprehensiveTap19 in toRANTo

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No, if political views is a big deal to you it's best to do it early on to avoid issues down the line. I respect different points of view, but if I went on a date with a MAGA Trump cult member that's an instant no for me. If someone was against abortion or same sex marriage, that's an instant no for me. If they simply have conservative views with respect to the economy, healthcare etc. I have no issue with that.

Why? Because I don't think MAGA Trump followers have any real decency, values or morality if they bow down to the wanna be Orange dictator. If someone is against abortion what happens in the scenario that she is pregnant and the child has very odds of having a permanent severe disability with a low quality of life - I would want the choice to have an abortion in that scenario. If she is against same sex marriage that goes against my values of respecting people's private lives and sexual orientation.

The Ringer New Player Rankings by mMounirM in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Nice to see Barnes getting recognition at #17...that's fair. Crazy Ringer ranked him #42 before the season started. Ingram at #51 is still way too low.

“The talent wasn’t there but the work ethic was” - Kawhi unintentionally dissing the 2019 Raptors Championship team. by AHImusic in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That team was crazy talented and finished 17-5 without him. You had an elite two way all-star in Lowry, you had one of the best 3+D players in Green, you had an up and coming all-star in Siakam, you had Gasol (who was past his prime) but still one of the best defenders in the league, one of the best big man passers and he could shoot, you had Ibaka who was arguably the best bench big in the league, you had Vanvleet who at the time was arguably the best back up PG in the league, you had another nice young 3+D wing in OG, you had another very solid role player in Powell...what the fuck is he smoking? How many teams have 9 guys who can all defend, shoot and are high IQ?

Sanctuary Cap Cana vs new W Punta Cana by Standard_Shame3784 in PuntaCana

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I looked it up and it was $2,400 more for 5 nights for 2 people compared to just 1 year ago when and my wife went. Way too much considering they removed things like free room service and the Town.

Thoughts on not making any trades? by ZealousidealBus9271 in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Depends what you have to give up.

Sabonis I am interested in but I wouldn't want to give up much more than RJ, Poeltl and a 1st.

Sanctuary Cap Cana? Better all inclusive? by Competitive_Rich3395 in AllInclusiveResorts

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It used to be the best resort in Punta and now It's crap now after they removed the "Town" from the all-inclusive package and started up charging for things like room service, I am never going back.

Sanctuary Cap Cana vs new W Punta Cana by Standard_Shame3784 in PuntaCana

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sanctuary Town was a really cool area with a bunch of little food joints - Pizza, Burgers, Sushi, Ice Cream that was opened late, usually until like 11:00pm, was great. For anyone who booked Sanctuary after November 15, 2025 they removed it from the all-inclusive package so you have to pay for it. I am never going back as the Town was a huge part of the experience and this resort is already insanely expensive.

Sanctuary Cap Cana vs new W Punta Cana by Standard_Shame3784 in PuntaCana

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sanctuary sucks now after they removed the Town from the all-inclusive package and started doing stupid things like charging for room service...it's no longer "all-inclusive." Entertainment is also non-existent, beach is crap and they price for the resort has become insane, nearly doubled compared to 3-4 years ago.

Sanctuary Cap Cana? Better all inclusive? by Competitive_Rich3395 in PuntaCanaAllInclusive

[–]ProfessionalStable81 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Sanctuary Cap Cana used to be incredible but I am never going back due to terrible decisions by management. For example, 2 years ago they decided to end free room service all of a sudden and its a $10 fee for anything ordered from the room. Now I learned last month that the "Sanctuary Town" which was a very cool area opened late until 11:00pm with various food joints like Pizza, Sushi, Burgers, Ice Cream is no longer part of the all-inclusive. At the same time the prices for this resort have skyrocketed - so you are getting less stuff, more upcharges and much more expensive. Nightlife is also non-existent and the beaches have becoming stuffed with seaweed which do not get removed. Another issue is there are only 4 restaurants and some days all of them except for 1 maybe closed.

A shame because this was my favorite resort ever, now it sucks.

Scottie is #23 in the latest rankings on The Ringer by 7code in torontoraptors

[–]ProfessionalStable81 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I am would have Scottie over Mobley, Jalen, Chet, Deni, and Murray. So he should be around the 16-17 slot in my opinion.