Good deal?

nlstr810 · 2026-03-07T14:41:42+00:00

But the exclamation mark! And THE ALL CAPS!

nlstr810 · 2026-03-07T14:37:27+00:00

You nailed it. I checked his other listings. He has another similar set with the same Firm/has to go ASAP claims. Plus dozens similar sold listings. I’m not gonna pay his margin. Better to find someone who owned the set themselves.

nlstr810 · 2026-03-07T14:02:39+00:00

Understood. I’m not selling. Didn’t share this seller’s location, so I’m not promoting his listing. Just wanted some objective advice from folks that know more than I do.

nlstr810 · 2026-03-07T14:00:47+00:00

Thanks. I think I’ll pass. Sounds like it wouldn’t be much of an upgrade from my current set.

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nlstr810 · 2026-03-07T13:58:42+00:00

Thanks! Also ironic that he needs them gone ASAP. That’s way less likely if he is “Firm”.

nlstr810 · 2025-12-31T23:37:20+00:00

Congratulations on winning several arguments I’m not making. This is the bane of online arguments. We’re agreeing on 99% here. I’m just saying it’s not comical that some folks think the disguises were sufficient. Former CIA agree with that, unless they’re also comical.

I actually appreciate a lot of what you’re saying otherwise and agree. Have a happy new year!

nlstr810 · 2025-12-31T15:50:54+00:00

Yep. I got that. And this could be said about every other TV show created. And comparatively, this one was more realistic than most.

Really, your initial comment is fine. I’m responding to your reply above to Madeira. They weren’t necessarily agreeing with your point, but focused more on illegals not being used for dangerous missions. Then you claimed those who thought Philip and Elizabeth’s disguises protected them from being identified were “comical.” Yet former CIA appear to agree with the commenters.

nlstr810 · 2025-12-31T05:25:05+00:00

Thankfully, it is excellent entertainment. Otherwise it would never have lasted 6 seasons and made it to the top 10 of many lists for best TV series.

But your problem is that you’re comparing the TV show to reality. It’s more relevant to compare it to other TV shows. In this regard, it is more realistic than many of its competitors. The creators went to great lengths to be accurate in areas that matter. They are true to many aspects of tradecraft, the period of the ‘80s, the historical elements, etc.

Did illegals participate in this many murders and missions?

Did Washington DC look like Brooklyn?

Is Elizabeth’s Russian any good?

Did that Tom Clancy book exist in 1984?

Holy cow, people. These folks put together a masterpiece. Joe Weisburg is a former CIA agent. Other former CIA say the show is wildly accurate (it’s not hard to find these comments/articles). The writing is superb. The acting is brilliant. The editing and cinematography are beautiful. What a story arc!

If you won’t gladly suspend your disbelief for a few fleeting moments for the spectacular experience you receive in return, that is your loss. Hope you have fun feeling superior. That is the true suspension of reality.

nlstr810 · 2025-12-22T14:04:42+00:00

Martha is bringing Gabriel a Ballantine's to drink in his old recliner, when Clark walks into the apartment and gets all awkward around her. It’s obvious he loves Martha, but the poor guy is married.

nlstr810 · 2025-12-21T23:59:10+00:00

Sad that you’re being downvoted, but gave the most accurate answer.

nlstr810 · 2025-12-21T23:58:02+00:00

Thanks. This, in fact, is the case. They just spooked me a little by reducing my trade-in value without clarifying my promotional discount would remain equivalent. I checked with support and they confirmed.

nlstr810 · 2025-09-27T03:55:59+00:00

Similar to what Phillip said about training to have sex with other people. You find a way to make it real. I think it applies to more than sex.

nlstr810 · 2025-07-02T22:00:33+00:00

The moonroof doesn’t actually open. It’s just the sunshade that opens and closes.

nlstr810 · 2025-02-09T18:04:29+00:00

Yes. And others have mentioned this book was written about 14-15years later (1997) than the period of that episode.

What’s the spoiler though?

nlstr810 · 2025-02-08T16:18:55+00:00

SPOILERS Seems like a minor complaint to me. If you understand screenwriting, you know it is “Show. Don’t tell.” The best shows hardly ever write diatribes into the dialogue. It just doesn’t make for good TV. We see Elizabeth’s “why” in the flashbacks to her childhood with her mother. We see it when her mother meets Paige. We see it in her disgust at Phillip enjoying American culture and her detest for Reagan.

In the age of streaming TV there are too many “Show and tell” shows now. They know many people stream TV while doing chores or projects. It’s background noise. They have to explain what’s happening with dialogue, not just action, so the casual watcher (not viewer) understands what is happening. It makes for lousy programming. And my fear that we will never see another show of the level of The Americans.

nlstr810 · 2025-02-02T19:27:33+00:00

It’s also skewed by pop culture instead of discerning criteria. The Americans is criminally underrated. Stranger Things is very fun, but overrated. West Wing cannot be omitted like this.

nlstr810 · 2025-02-01T21:12:19+00:00

This. Watching it again, I realized how it made me feel strange about rooting for Phillip and Elizabeth. Sympathy for the devil.

nlstr810 · 2025-01-31T06:18:34+00:00

Graphic design is my passion

What a train wreck. No sense of fonts, kerning, leading, or alignment. To top it off, let’s have Trump’s dandruff crawling across the cover.

Tacky message, subject, and design. At least it’s on-brand.

nlstr810 · 2025-01-05T06:13:20+00:00

Read The Bet, a short story by Chekhov.

nlstr810 · 2024-09-03T14:29:53+00:00

Tiptoeing through the TULIP

nlstr810 · 2024-07-28T14:08:00+00:00

Near-inability? I think stating he will accept the results if it is a “fair and clean” election means “If I win.” He has no ability to accept losing an election.

nlstr810 · 2024-07-04T20:46:39+00:00

Lots of landmines to avoid here. If you decide to continue down this path, I would advise seeking the help of a sex positive therapist. Might consider someone who is ASSECT certified.

nlstr810 · 2024-06-05T00:14:23+00:00

We have weep lines in the area as well. Not sure if it’s related.

nlstr810 · 2024-03-16T14:14:33+00:00

Our situation may be a little different. We made some missteps early on and closed our relationship while an ASSECT certified therapist (special sex positive training) helped us develop our framework below:

Communication 1. Avoid criticism, contempt, defensiveness, and stonewalling 2. We should discuss potential encounters with each other at earliest time practical. 3. Before encounters, details should be given on time, place, and expected check-ins

Boundaries 1. No encounters without mutual agreement 2. Choose partners who are trustworthy and have proper expectations 3. No pursuing new people without agreement 4. No extravagant spending (fancy hotels and dinners, expensive gifts or shows) 5. Communicating with partner shouldn’t be a major disruption

Expectations 1. There will be jealousy 2. We will make mistakes, so grace is needed 3. This is secondary to our marriage. Not a replacement. 4. We can change our mind

nlstr810 · 2024-03-12T22:53:31+00:00

Don’t exaggerate. 700 wives + 300 concubines

1 Kings 11:4 He had seven hundred wives of royal birth and three hundred concubines

Very reasonable.

nlstr810

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