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The nightmare finally ends for the Bruins. I gotta finish watching til the end now
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re: NCAA Softball Tournament - Regionals
Posted by Uatu on 5/15/26 at 11:32 pm to ForeverGator
I’m watching softball at 12:30 EDT. Cal Baptist has put a 9 spot on UCLA. No, make it 10! CB started the inning down 7-1, now leading 11-7. Still only one out.
When my very soul is in pain, my balm is listening to Luther Vandross. I cannot listen to this song without feeling optimistic afterwards! It’s Luther paying homage to his days singing backgrounds for Chic by sampling “My Forbidden Lover”.
re: Clarence Carter RIP
Posted by Uatu on 5/14/26 at 4:25 pm to shutterspeed
Clarence was old even when I was young.,I’m 65 now
Probably my favorite Isley Brothers track. You seldom hear acoustic guitar in R&B so it stands out to me:
Massey and his boys are taking the weasel’s way out. All they’re doing is buying time until Father Time takes care of Jim Clyburn for them. The day after Clyburn’s funeral, that district is history because no one else (despite Clyburn trying to install his daughter as his successor) has the clout in that district. I give thanks that I’ll never have to be part of SC 6 again!
re: Memphis is talking secession
Posted by Uatu on 5/10/26 at 5:52 am to Victor R Franko
This whole Memphis situation is performance “theater”…if you consider sky screaming artistic expression. It’s as if my people have given up on upward mobility and regressed to plantation mentality.
Maybe, just maybe, we black folks might finally acting like Django instead of Stephen? I’m 65 years old now. My generation was the last to see actual segregation. We, unfortunately, are seeing self segregation in the guise of progressivism. I’m sure my grandparents and parents are looking down on us and shaking their heads asking “we went thru hell on Earth for THIS?”
I’ll end my rant with this observation. It’s been said that the devil’s best ruse was convincing people that he doesn’t exist. The SECOND best ruse is Democrats convincing black voters that the party actually gives a damn about them. For a Democrat, anything and anybody who can be used to gain power is the main game. As a young idealist, I was a solid Democrat. As an adult who has experienced life, I’m a solid independent. (Yes, Republicans have issues too!)
Maybe, just maybe, we black folks might finally acting like Django instead of Stephen? I’m 65 years old now. My generation was the last to see actual segregation. We, unfortunately, are seeing self segregation in the guise of progressivism. I’m sure my grandparents and parents are looking down on us and shaking their heads asking “we went thru hell on Earth for THIS?”
I’ll end my rant with this observation. It’s been said that the devil’s best ruse was convincing people that he doesn’t exist. The SECOND best ruse is Democrats convincing black voters that the party actually gives a damn about them. For a Democrat, anything and anybody who can be used to gain power is the main game. As a young idealist, I was a solid Democrat. As an adult who has experienced life, I’m a solid independent. (Yes, Republicans have issues too!)
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Can I ask why you are such a staunch defender of Israel?
I’ve been to Auschwitz. I’m not Jewish, but even I said “Never again.” Then I did 6 months TDY with the IDF. The average Israeli only wants to live and let live. I’m just fine with that.
Speaking of Death…do y’all think a 13 year old is ready for this?
My oldest grandson is a wrestling fan and he adores “Cult of Personality” because he’s a big CM Punk fan. So last weekend I decided to educate him about Living Colour because they are an incredible band. We were jamming out together to “ Open Letter to a Landlord”. I think my next step in his education is Death (the Detroit band)!
re: Your Last Song
Posted by Uatu on 5/8/26 at 12:17 am to Saint Alfonzo
I’m pretty sure nobody on this thread has ever heard of this song or the songstress! But if this is the last song I hear before I transition into the next existence, I will go with a smile. The next thing I will see is my lovely wife again. It’s been 30 months since she passed away and I still miss her terribly!
I’m due for one this year. It’s a breeze once you finish the prep. My doc actually allowed me to have veggie broth to help out with the 24 hour fast. As posted earlier, once your bowels run clear, you can ease up on the prep.
Just be prepared to be the entertainment for your significant other as you come out of anesthesia. My late wife regaled anyone who would listen about my remarks in the recovery unit!
Just be prepared to be the entertainment for your significant other as you come out of anesthesia. My late wife regaled anyone who would listen about my remarks in the recovery unit!
re: South Carolina Senate President Shane Massey is blocking redistricting...
Posted by Uatu on 5/4/26 at 6:46 pm to Indefatigable
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With that in mind, we're only talking one federal seat here ... Jim Clyburn's. That's it for the state of SC. But Clyburn has got to go.
When I lived in North Charleston, I literally spent 12 years bouncing back and forth between Clyburn’s district (SC 6) and Sanford’s (SC 1). Of course, it was racial gerrymandering as the primary reason. If Clyburn needed to ensure a non competitive race, my neighborhood would be placed in the 6th. If he was safe, I would be in the 1st.
I’m waiting for the copycat teams to start appearing.Maybe the Bananas saw it coming and made their own stooge teams? They’re drawing too much attention/money to still be the only comedy team in town
Said by every Navy Master Chief that ever served:
“Your job is not to die for your country. Your job is to make sure that the other SOB dies for his!”
“Your job is not to die for your country. Your job is to make sure that the other SOB dies for his!”
re: Chips are down: Have you shared courtesy to a rival fan?
Posted by Uatu on 5/1/26 at 10:24 am to Wildcat1996
I went to a USC-Tennessee game with my cousin (UT alum) in Columbia. He always acknowledged Gamecock fans with a wave or a tip of his cap. When I asked him why, he said “Those guys are the most loyal fans in the SEC. Even when Holtz first got there and had an winless season, they were still in the stands. Respect.”
re: What is your favorite instrumental track of all time?
Posted by Uatu on 4/30/26 at 4:34 pm to MorbidTheClown
I can list 50, but if I had to pick ONE, it’s this one. Every time I listen, I lament about how much I miss horn sections in today’s music:
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Yes Americans are waking up more importantly the black population is waking up, The Dems know it, that's why they want all the illegals here for a new voting block.
There it is. As a 7/8ths black guy, I knew Obama was a fraud as soon as he came onto the political stage. Why? Because he had the blessing of the Democratic machine in Chicago. NOBODY comes out of Chicago unless they are properly trained and controlled.
What did he actually do for us? Not a damn thing except lip service and Obamaphones. He laid the groundwork for the full blown illegal invasion in the Biden administration tho. Went to the wall for the alphabet community as well.
Yes, the joke ended up being on us.
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there was a weight limit
Cold as ice, but you ain’t wrong!
Another voice of my youth has been silenced. Thank goodness for YouTube and other music platforms tho!
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He didn’t checkTrivago
I use Trivago as a tool. I’m a HHonors, IHG, and Choice member. ALWAYS compare the inhouse price to the third party price, and I have no problem letting them know that I found a cheaper price 3rd party. Most times I get a room upgrade or a voucher on a future stay but I got an upgrade to a Waldorf-Astoria instead of an ordinary Hilton back during COVID days. Best hotel stay ever!
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