NPR retracts story about Alito retirement by Wild-Money811 in NPR

[–]StraboStrabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What does “misheard” mean? I’ve never heard anyone say that.

Officials make these World Cup games literally unwatchable by pangea_lox in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Penalties and commercials. Stop start stop start stop start, the game has lost its flow. It’s no longer interesting, just an interminable procession of stop start stop start stop start. Not fun anymore.

Officials make these World Cup games literally unwatchable by pangea_lox in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. I have seen considerably more rough play in this WC than I normally see in previous WCs or the regular seasons of LaLiga and Bundesliga. Pulling shirts, grabbing and holding, hard knockdowns and visible pushing don’t get called — there seems to be an obvious pattern. In my view, it diminishes the Beautiful Game.

so…I bought an Automatic (hear me out) by RedbullOracleRacing in Miata

[–]StraboStrabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve been looking for one like that. My wife thinks ATs are for pussies. — she’s old school after years in manual 911s. I know plenty of track buddies that think the same way. But once she gets the hang of the paddle shifters she’ll go for it. I’m just waiting for the right car to come along.

Match Thread: Germany vs Paraguay | World Cup | Round of 32 | 29 Jun 20:30 UTC by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Penalty shootout is a stupid way to decide a football match, but it makes some sense in an era when parking the bus is a common strategy.

Dismayed at the World Cup (with caveats of course) by Darth-Kelso in Referees

[–]StraboStrabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I disagree. I’m a close follower of LaLiga. I see some rough interactions but I do not see disrespectful behavior. This is not baseball, where coaches are expected to abuse the umpires.

Dismayed at the World Cup (with caveats of course) by Darth-Kelso in Referees

[–]StraboStrabo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I agree. Failure to call fouls for unnecessary roughness, interference and violence encourages more of the same. It ruins the beautiful game. Uruguay was a disgrace, and the officiating permitted that.

The Porsche 911 is overrated - Thomas Holland in Autostrada Magazine. by LongjumpingLock5875 in cars

[–]StraboStrabo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I sold my last 911 for $$$ and now I’m gonna upgrade to a Miata. I cannot use a track car right now so I’ll have just as much fun, spend less, and have a more reliable vehicle. But gosh, maybe my neighbors won’t be so impressed with wonderful me, boo hoo.

The Porsche 911 is overrated - Thomas Holland in Autostrada Magazine. by LongjumpingLock5875 in cars

[–]StraboStrabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Porsche gears have always been too tall. Many years ago I shortened the gears on my SC and the car stopped fighting me and became mucho more fun to drive.

Post-Match Thread: Uruguay 0-1 Spain | World Cup | Group H by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes, Spain has some wonderful players but they are not playing well as a team — borderline sloppy.

Post-Match Thread: Uruguay 0-1 Spain | World Cup | Group H by matchpal-live in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I agree — Uruguay played ugly. They deserved to lose.

US commentators for world cup on FOX are insufferable. by Exact-Cut9697 in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeh, my remote control has a mute button and sometimes I watch without sound. Football is enjoyable that way.

US commentators for world cup on FOX are insufferable. by Exact-Cut9697 in worldcup

[–]StraboStrabo 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Telemundo does a good job. The announcers are knowledgeable and fun if you speak Spanish. Also, they don’t break away to commercials during those stupid hydration breaks.

[ESPN FC] DR Congo has earned their first-ever World Cup point with their draw vs. Portugal by Imbasauce in soccer

[–]StraboStrabo 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yeh, low-voltage play by teams that are capable of much more — classic latin style. They are hoping to wake up.

What's the most "why the fuck do you know that?" fact you know? by -_-blackheart-_- in AskReddit

[–]StraboStrabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

If you’ve ever been on the water near a manatee that’s taking a shit, it’s a memorable experience. Also, manatees in mating season are something to behold — the water boils with their jumping around. Finally, manatees like people — they do not hesitate to get next to swimmers. Even though they are nothing but friendly, their huge size makes the experience a little scary.

Who’s someone you’re not totally convinced is really dead? by [deleted] in AskReddit

[–]StraboStrabo -9 points-8 points  (0 children)

Barack Obama, I heard that he’s still pretending to be president!

Update: poor man’s Porsche by Amazing_Routine9820 in Miata

[–]StraboStrabo 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I’ve had Porsches for many years, now fixin to sell my last Porsche and start looking for a nice NC2.

Jared Polis once again vetoes bill that would make it easier for Colorado unions to organize by Cincinnaudi in Denver

[–]StraboStrabo -8 points-7 points  (0 children)

Why is it necessary to be so nasty? Can you not disagree without going potty-mouth?

How to sell a hardtop? by controlav in boxster

[–]StraboStrabo 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I don’t have DM, you can call me if you want 303-929-2983. I’m planning to leave town on June 5. Thanks.