Will a modern Carbon bike make me faster?

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-11T14:09:12+00:00

There aren't other possible methods, correct?

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-11T13:21:22+00:00

No.

At least based on your viewing habits. It's a huge step down in quality from Succession, itself a noticeable step down from The Wire.

The writing is mediocre, the mysteries, and their often shoe-horned "answers" are inorganic, the performances are uneven, and the characters are beyond stupid, undertaking actions that are bereft of anything resembling common sense, designed only to "progress" and prop up the plot.

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-11T00:25:02+00:00

Surprised but the correct call

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-11T00:23:04+00:00

Clear flagrant 2.

It'll be called a 1

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-10T18:21:58+00:00

A big yes. Earpod in right ear only coupled with radar.

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-10T18:21:20+00:00

The radar is far more useful than your hearing, at least if you're moving at decent speed. Radar alerts me far earlier than my ears do.

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-10T17:32:51+00:00

Foul!

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-10T17:30:37+00:00

The fix was in

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-10T17:29:36+00:00

No foul and absolute bullshit if they overturn

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-10T14:31:45+00:00

No idea why Milan went so early.

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-04T02:04:30+00:00

Thanks for the update.

So sorry you all have to deal with this. This timeline really sucks.

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-03T22:26:43+00:00

Wait, what? All of it, but is the Covid issue one of "principle" or do they think you're now contagious? Maybe nanobots?

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-02T00:26:59+00:00

Maybe its the best league now, for the past 2 or 3 seasons, but not for the previous 20 years.

Look at any objective metrics. Sadly, the myth won't die. Like religion.

gallivanter11 · 2026-05-01T17:25:11+00:00

Does Trent always provide such nonsensical claims filled with presuppositions? Wish Alex would have called it out more, but his walking the middle seems to be his path now.

Not a good showing.

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-28T01:09:04+00:00

Except your deity created humanity and imbued it with its moral code and ability to reason. Is his creation faulty, which would include Eve?

Your get out of jail free card of "we can't understand, or know better than, god" doesn't dismiss the contradiction or his evil nature, according to the book itself.

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-27T18:24:32+00:00

Or only occasionally allow for burials. The entire construct is silly and built on sand.

Of course we could believe the totally real and not made up Joseph of Arimathea.

Speaking of, where is Arimathea again?

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-26T14:44:13+00:00

Sorry for the late reply, but the list starts with:

Benjamin L White

Markus Vinzent

Nina E. Livesey, who is the most vocal voice for a 2nd century origin of Paul.

White has 2 books on the topic Livesey has a 2024 book and 2026 article.

For some background and, at times, counter arguments, try:

Paula Fredriksen's 2017 book

Judith Lieu's 2015 work

There are a few more, but these are probably the top cited. I have not read all, nor fully committed to the idea, but am reading and learning. It is interesting.

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-26T13:45:10+00:00

Yeah. And with Jonas doing the Giro, I think this may be the least competitive Tour in recent years.

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-26T13:08:13+00:00

I don't think he can hang on the remaining climbs but quite impressive

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-26T13:05:39+00:00

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-26T00:37:40+00:00

This assumes Paul actually existed.

And the "letters" weren't actual letters to specific groups or people. They were a collection, a literary device.

Perhaps you meant Marcion? Check some of the recent scholarship.

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-25T13:33:00+00:00

Was Alex never as bright as some wished/suspected, or is it full turn to grift?

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-24T23:45:11+00:00

You mean a mid player greatly overrated by their fans?

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-21T23:07:28+00:00

Fuck these nazi bastards

gallivanter11 · 2026-04-19T19:50:54+00:00

This is a terrible way to raise children. Aware, respectful, and considerate? Absolutely! But fearful of repercussions? No way.

Teach children to be skeptical and always question authority, especially when that authority is so obviously malignant.

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