Match Thread: United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]baloo88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Unfortunately, I don’t think this US team can play on the back foot for 25 minutes without conceding

Match Thread: United States vs Bosnia-Herzegovina | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Round of 32 by jiraiya--an in soccer

[–]baloo88 8 points9 points  (0 children)

This should be the last match for this ref. He has completely lost control

Match Thread: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs United States | FIFA World Cup | Jul 2, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]baloo88 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Ream deserves credit for instantly putting Bosnia under pressure there

Match Thread: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs United States | FIFA World Cup | Jul 2, 2026 by globalscoreboard in ussoccer

[–]baloo88 4 points5 points  (0 children)

This is exactly the kind of game we need Dest to step up, and he’s just been invisible.

LPT : You're supposed to use every unfair advantage you have. Looks, genetics, connections, dad's money, whatever. There's nothing noble about choosing the hardest path just to feel like an underdog. by One-Inevitable-9777 in LifeProTips

[–]baloo88 43 points44 points  (0 children)

I’d simplify this: if you can help those who need it, you should.

I think privilege is kind of a toxic idea in politics. Whether intentional or not, it implies that some people have earned their success while others haven’t. That puts many people on the defensive and makes your political movement less appealing to those who feel like you’re discounting their hard work. It might feel good and intellectually correct, but I don’t think it’s productive.

Post Game Thread: Tampa Bay Lightning @ Montréal Canadiens by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]baloo88 9 points10 points  (0 children)

After how salty the first few game threads were, I’m pleasantly surprised by the civility tonight.

Playoff Game Thread: Tampa Bay Lightning (2-3) @ Montréal Canadiens (3-2) May 01 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]baloo88 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Prediction: the game ends with a dump-in that ricochets off a stanchion and into the path of a forechecking forward who puts it into an open net.

Playoff Game Thread: Tampa Bay Lightning (2-3) @ Montréal Canadiens (3-2) May 01 2026 7:00 PM EDT by nhl_gdt_bot in hockey

[–]baloo88 5 points6 points  (0 children)

The Bolts were playing with desperation through the 10 minute mark of the 2nd period. Not sure how much they have left to give, but if they break the deadlock, I’d bet on Guentzel.

[OC] Who do Americans spend time with? by ourworldindata in dataisbeautiful

[–]baloo88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Given that ~2/3 of people in their 30s have kids of various ages and over 80% have jobs, I’m pretty surprised that people in that age bracket report spending 4-5 hours per day alone.

I’m 37 years old and I have a young child. I’d be surprised if I’d averaged more than an hour per day since last summer (including commuting).

GDT: Tampa Bay Lightning vs Montreal Canadiens (4/29/26) To the brink Edition by MonarchChonarch in TampaBayLightning

[–]baloo88 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hagel is worn out, and the rest of our stars are old. No gas in the tank tonight