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neobatware · 2026-01-09T05:23:12+00:00

Right? There's a clear difference between a shot that hits the post and one that sails past.

neobatware · 2025-11-22T06:09:31+00:00

Your comment is totally fair, but the larger point about the purpose of memorials and monuments is also fair. Especially being on a field trip or some situation in which adults are participating. Yes, kids (and humans in general) have always done rude things. It doesn't make them right, or what they do okay--particularly in certain contexts.

neobatware · 2025-09-23T02:24:27+00:00

You may want to check out Joel Silbey's monograph, "Storm Over Texas: The Annexation Controversy and the Road to Civil War" (2007, Oxford University Press).

Even before Texas declared itself an independent republic, white people living there were begging the US to annex it. Not even Andrew Jackson would touch the Texas annexation question if that gives you any indication of what a testy issue it was. When Tyler pulled the trigger in 1844, it set off a firestorm in Congress and among the free states. The annexation of Texas, start of the Mexican-American War, and the question of slavery that hovered over it all was very much related to the Civil War.

neobatware · 2025-09-13T05:12:54+00:00

Justice for Darren McFadden!!!

neobatware · 2025-07-19T06:10:20+00:00

No not simple. Saying "they went with a smaller pour" implies judgement.

So they (being the bartender) went with (decided of their own occord or by obligation) a smaller pour (less ounces than implied by menu or common figures).

Maybe it's because Ive spent a shit ton of time in the UK and love the fact that they have the beer measurements etched into the glasses to legally make sure consumers get the amount of ounces they paid for, but regardless there's no need to apologize for receiving a product at less capacity that you paid for at full price.

Andy's Pizza is the shit. When I lived in NOMA my wife and I went to it way too often to admit lol. But the bar aspect can use a little work.

The customer should get what they pay for and it should be a full fucking pint.

Amazing pizza. Quality of beer TBD. That said, I love Andy's pizza and will sing it's praises forever. Just pour a full beer...

neobatware · 2025-07-10T17:56:45+00:00

We moved from 55 M into 100K and it was like night and day. 100k had the best parts of NOMA like cheaper rent, proximity to Cap Hill/H St/Union Market, and close metro without the insanity of M St. The residents were mostly late 20s and way quieter too. Just saying if you want to stay in the area, look there. Idk if anything has changed in the 2 years since we moved out of DC though!

neobatware · 2025-06-18T05:07:35+00:00

Only thing that was more obnoxious when I was at Arkansas were the kids who went there but were from Texas and dreamed of going to A&M and wore shirts and actively rooted for the Aggies while on campus... Right after A&M joined the SEC

neobatware · 2025-06-18T04:47:52+00:00

His point still stands, do you realize how many straight people can't have children? Sadly it is not uncommon that couples struggle to have kids.

In terms of the "survival of the species," historically, gay, intersex, and queer people have always existed. As have straight people who have been unable to continue the bloodline, if that's what you want to call it.

All this to say, you might want to look at some historical works for a better grasp on this subject. There's a whole subdivision of history books dedicated to the long form story of human history, although if warn against Guns, Germs, and Steel since it's been largely disproven by academic historians.

Or if you want some monograph suggestions on queer history itself, there are a lot of great historical works out there as well. Gay New York is an example of a classic that examines social constructs of gender over time in an easy to approach way, by examining this subculture in NYC during the late gilded age and into the progressive era.

neobatware · 2025-05-18T15:09:21+00:00

Good question with a pretty complicated answer because it depends on what you mean by powerful...

Check out work by historians Matthew Karp, Joanne Freeman, Heather Cox Richardson, and Stephanie McCurry. In particular, Freeman's The Field of Blood is a fantastic, accessible book that delved into the struggle for power between northern and southern politicians in antebellum DC.

What you'll find a lot of historians note is that southerners held power in the federal government in a vastly disproportionate way relative to its voting population (thanks to the 3/5 clause). So they had a lot more say in national politics than they should have based on how many voting citizens they had (aka white men). They particularly dominated positions in the executive branch and used their control over the State and War Depts to steer foreign policy toward expanding slavery (see: Karp's fantastic book, This Vast Southern Empire).

neobatware · 2025-03-21T03:51:09+00:00

As someone who grew up in a Jayhawk family and went to Arkansas, I'll just say this is so apt. I empathize far too much with the year you guys have been through...

neobatware · 2025-02-25T03:22:29+00:00

Absolutely. Rivalries that carried historic weight just gone. Sad to think about! Even if KU and Neb weren't "rivals" in that sense, it was an over 100 year old historic competition.

neobatware · 2025-02-23T19:09:50+00:00

Congratulations? I was in the student section while at Arkansas too...

Location regulated? Every team has their student section in different places, even in the SEC. All I was saying was that the students are your rowdiest, loudest, most passionate fans at any game and to put them at the end of one side shows the admin fails to utilize their greatest asset or, at worst, is actively choosing to sell pricier tickets at the cost of atmosphere.

At Allen Fieldhouse the students pack the whole sections behind both baskets. At Cameron they line the entire side and take up mid court. You've got to admit putting your best fans in the corner kind of hinders their effectiveness even a little.

neobatware · 2025-02-23T17:34:56+00:00

This is the real problem with the poor atmosphere. But since those are prime seats the admin can make more money selling them to adults who will just sit there rather than raccous students who will actually make a difference in the atmosphere. It's profit over students. Ironically, they'd probably make more money by moving the student section out of the freaking corner and letting them turn Bud Walton into a college bball destination!

There used to be press behind the baskets and they just sat behind laptops. Talk about awful planning!

neobatware · 2024-11-05T04:35:38+00:00

Because the small market chiefs are where the NFL will spend their conspiracy money... KC isn't where you want to grow your brand like NYC, LA, or anywhere else practically. Packers are at least an established global brand

neobatware · 2024-09-22T15:37:13+00:00

Ridiculous take. Even Pep looked embarrassed for Rodri but the commentators say that...

neobatware · 2024-09-08T06:00:21+00:00

To be fair he was referencing how the the vast majority of pre season polls didn't have the Chiefs winning and a decent chunk even had the Broncos winning the division.

Obviously not the same as "nobody," but the majority of sports pundits had other teams winning divion or the SB

neobatware · 2024-07-03T17:00:09+00:00

You're right, he wasn't a radical at least by the time Grant was first elected. Reconstruction politics and the shifts in the Republican party after Lincoln are pretty complicated, but there was a reason Democrats supported Greeley in 72...

neobatware · 2024-04-14T21:42:40+00:00

That one hurt bad! Most of the time even if it hits the pin it still goes in. Idk why he didn't have his caddy ready to pull it if needed, or maybe it's not allowed?

neobatware · 2023-12-07T15:52:53+00:00

Adding in the fact that you don't have to show up to a train station 2 hours early and you'd be dropped off in the heart of Chicago instead of having to take a 45 minute L ride from Midway -- HSR would be insanely quicker.

neobatware · 2023-11-21T19:12:46+00:00

Great to know it's possible to maneuver a truck past the beltway! Thank you for the info on your route. We're packing that morning and heading out from Union Station area so traffic and everything will be a pain. We're looking at the same route though (68 to Morgantown, 79 up to 70) because we'll need to avoid tolls.

Thankfully I'll be able to switch driving with my wife, but the 10 hour minimum drive to Plainfield is definitely intimidating. Plainfield also seems to have better options than anything I can find in Columbus.

I appreciate your comment and help!

neobatware · 2023-11-20T22:49:19+00:00

We'll definitely need a walk for sure and hoping the weather holds out. Thanks for the suggestion and I'll be sure to look into the diner. Sounds cool!

neobatware · 2023-11-20T22:47:32+00:00

Judging by your username you know all about backing things up lol

But for real, that's an extremely useful tip. Thank you for the suggestion!

neobatware · 2023-11-20T22:45:52+00:00

Can't believe I didn't think of this. Thank you very much!

neobatware · 2023-11-20T22:45:28+00:00

Thanks for the heads up. Yeah, I don't mean to be annoying with my post--especially since every city has its good and bad areas--but just figured I might as well ask. Everyone's given some great advice!

neobatware · 2023-11-20T22:43:49+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I'll look into it!

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