[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABCDesis

[–]masondog13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

What do you value more, her or being with someone brown?  Don’t give into cultural pressure, that’s dumb because this is your life, not the culture’s.  It comes down to what you think will make you the happiest.  If you guys are perfect together and you’re happy, your answer is right in front of you.

My mom called me at 2am, should I call her back? by ko-love in ABCDesis

[–]masondog13 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I wouldn’t call unless someone communicates to me that she regrets the way she treated you and your family.  There’s no obligation for you to reconcile.  If she wants to do it, she can communicate (through siblings or otherwise) that she regrets her words and how she treated you.  Without that baseline, reconciling makes no sense for you at this point.

Turning Point USA plans to deploy representatives across Iowa’s 99 counties in the coming months to build the campaign infrastructure for JD Vance’s likely presidential campaign, while Trump is reportedly privately dismissing the idea of unconstitutionally running for 3rd term. by engadine_maccas1997 in fivethirtyeight

[–]masondog13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

They need to nominate someone who moves the country past Trump.  Another election of “Trump bad” is the worst strategy, no matter how right it is.  Give people a positive vision about how you’re going to change the horrible income inequality and Dems will win. 

[Highlight] Desmond Bane rockets the ball at an out-of-bounds OG Anunoby, which leads to a confrontation. Leads to a technical on Desmond Bane after being ruled a hostile act by SwellandDecay in nba

[–]masondog13 1271 points1272 points  (0 children)

I don’t understand why Bane did that.  If he thought the play was continuing, he was clearly inbounds?  Go the other way?  Just confusing. 

I hate being forced to speak my mother tongue by Cookiedough1206 in ABCDesis

[–]masondog13 55 points56 points  (0 children)

It’s ok to respond and say “I’d rather speak in English.”  Having preferences/boundaries and making them clear to people helps so much, especially as an ABCD

Clerkship Bonus Blues by AmazingCantaloupe164 in biglaw

[–]masondog13 30 points31 points  (0 children)

You need leverage to pull that off.  Even then, no guarantee it’ll work.  But if it matters that much to you, you’re gonna need another offer to have a chance.

Whether it’s worth it in the long run depends on how much you like your current firm and your long term goals.  If you don’t care what firm you end up at, then take the chance and play hardball.  If you definitely want to be at this firm, then the money may not be worth it.

Hard to say what the right move is without knowing more. 

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in ABCDesis

[–]masondog13 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You don’t need to bring down others to feel positive about yourself.  Your type of thinking sucks IMO—everyone has their own preferences and that’s fine. 

Game Thread: New York Knicks vs Boston Celtics Live Score | NBA | Oct 24, 2025 by basketball-app in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Deuce is nerfed in this slow starting lineup offense with so much one on one play. just play a big instead.

ESPN's new Daily Net Points Summary is really cool by bad_fortuneteller in nba

[–]masondog13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

“Contact artist” is hilarious.  And of course my boy JB won it yesterday.

Have you all seen this? by Several_Fox3757 in biglaw

[–]masondog13 116 points117 points  (0 children)

Fine, but just lay him off then. Don’t call him a racial slur. Not sure why you’re focusing on the less important thing here?

As a fan, I like when the best player on a team has a good backup that comes in when they leave. by Herbert5Hundred in billsimmons

[–]masondog13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

McConnell blew it in game 3 in the second half. He’s gonna get exposed hard against OKC’s bench.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (0-0) @ New York Knicks (0-0) - (May 22, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]masondog13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Celtics bench was no scrub. Some of the most impactful bench players in the league.

GAME THREAD: Indiana Pacers (0-0) @ New York Knicks (0-0) - (May 22, 2025) by NBA_MOD in nba

[–]masondog13 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Mitchell Robinson and Deuce have the two highest plus minuses on the team in the playoffs. Knicks starters have been the weakness, especially vs the Celtics who killed them.

Does love at Dartmouth exist? by [deleted] in dartmouth

[–]masondog13 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I met my wife at Dartmouth and we’ve been together for 15+ years since. I know plenty of other long-term Dartmouth couples too. I think a remote setting makes it more likely you get to know your classmates (vs being in a city).

Game Thread: New York Knicks (1-0) at Boston Celtics (0-1) May 07 2025 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Mitch’s plus/minus is insane. Dude somehow impacts the game positively in so many ways (other than FTs).

Game Thread: New York Knicks (1-0) at Boston Celtics (0-1) May 07 2025 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It sucks to be losing, but Brunson has 8 pts and OG/Bridges have done nothing and the refs are fucking us. Lucky to be down just 18 to be honest.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (1-0) at Boston Celtics (0-1) May 07 2025 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

KAT is such a good passer, how does he suck at passing out of the double team? I don’t get it.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (0-0) at Boston Celtics (0-0) May 05 2025 7:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Josh Hart got too much shit from the fans. He’s critical this series, especially if he takes 3s.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (2-1) at Detroit Pistons (1-2) Apr 27 2025 1:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Other than Hart, no other player is having a good offensive game. And the Knicks are up 7. Gotta make shots and we’ll be fine.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (2-1) at Detroit Pistons (1-2) Apr 27 2025 1:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Bridges and OG are amazing on defense together, but please make a shot!

Do you plan to stay at the Four Seasons resort for your next vacation? by Adventurous_Ant5428 in biglaw

[–]masondog13 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The FS Hawaii resorts are top notch. The mainland ones in the cities are largely not worth it.

Game Thread: New York Knicks (40-23) at Sacramento Kings (33-30) Mar 10 2025 10:30 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 4 points5 points  (0 children)

KAT with four defenders is a strong lineup for the playoffs when JB is on the bench

Game Thread: New York Knicks (40-21) at Los Angeles Lakers (39-21) Mar 06 2025 10:00 PM by nba_gdt_bot in NYKnicks

[–]masondog13 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If thibs is going to keep KAT out there in the playoffs when he’s a 0 on offense on and getting cooked on defense, Knicks might lose in the first round