kingbob
| Favorite team: | LSU  |
| Location: | Sorrento, LA |
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| Registered on: | 11/5/2010 |
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The U.S. didn’t cause it, but they definitely contributed via the Iraq War, our involvement in Libya, and our support for rebels in Syria.
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re: 1.1 million people in Lebanon have been displaced since early March
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 2:49 pm to imjustafatkid
Iran wants it both ways. When Israel attacks Hezbollah, they want Israel to be held accountable for breaking the ceasefire. When Hezbollah attacks Israel, Iran will claim that there is no connection between them, so they didn’t break the ceasefire.
re: 1.1 million people in Lebanon have been displaced since early March
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 2:44 pm to imjustafatkid
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Why would Lebanon be part of a ceasefire agreement with Iran?
Israel is fighting Hezbollah, an Iranian proxy non-state military, in Lebanon.
re: JD Vance has a message for a lot of members on this website
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 2:19 pm to HailToTheChiz
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What does "black pill" even mean?
The black pill is nihilism. But in the context of politics, it is the belief that elections are pointless because the political process is so captured by fraud and corruption that voters have no actual ability to effect change in their governments. Government will continue governing the exact same way no matter who you vote for.
This is in contrast to the blue pill (belief in mainstream narratives/progressiveism) and the red pill (belief in alternative narratives and anti-woke ideologies).
New York City is a lot bigger than just Manhattan. There’s a lot of vertical space to expand in many Burroughs, not just Manhattan. They also have crazy laws restricting building heights with a cap and trade scheme. They have tons of unused office space which could be converted to apartments in an easier regulatory environment. They have massive empty condo and apartment buildings being held my foreign investors as a store of value rather than a residence. Requiring people to actually live in Manhattan real estate for at least so many months of the year could put thousands of units back in commerce. Similar things could be done with short term rentals.
Between increased density, increased verticality, conversion of previously unusable units into housing, could, in a span of less than a year, massively increase the housing stock relative to demand. If there’s more supply, fewer restrictions, and slightly lower demand (due to increased cohabitation), prices will plummet.
Between increased density, increased verticality, conversion of previously unusable units into housing, could, in a span of less than a year, massively increase the housing stock relative to demand. If there’s more supply, fewer restrictions, and slightly lower demand (due to increased cohabitation), prices will plummet.
Milei eliminated the housing crisis in Buenos Ares in 10 months by greatly reducing zoning restrictions on building new housing, eliminating rent controls, and reducing restrictions on cohabitation. No reason to think a similarly radical approach couldn’t have similar results in NYC.
Our housing shortages in this country tend to be caused by artificially restricting the supply of housing and making insane demands upon developers to eliminate potential expansions of housing stock. This is all to protect older residents and existing landlords.
Our housing shortages in this country tend to be caused by artificially restricting the supply of housing and making insane demands upon developers to eliminate potential expansions of housing stock. This is all to protect older residents and existing landlords.
I bet if you gave me absolute power over NYC Zoning and permitting, I could solve their housing crisis in less than a year. I could probably get median rents in Manhattan below $1500/month.
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Now the new OT treats having a bucce’s as a sign of economic prosperity.
I think it’s more that most TD Posters live in South Louisiana, which doesn’t have a Buccees. That means they only get to visit Buccees on vacation, so it feels like a special treat. Plus, most BBQ in South Louisiana is kinda arse, so a Buccees brisket sandwich is on par with or better than most local options along the 10/12 corridor.
I feel like the opinion of Buccees will noticeably decline after they open more locations in Louisiana and it becomes less special.
re: I don't understand the Buc'ee's craze
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 12:56 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
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$13 for a sandwich??
Bro, McDonald’s combos cost that much now while tasting like complete arse.
re: I don't understand the Buc'ee's craze
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 12:05 pm to Harry Rex Vonner
Their BBQ sandwiches are very good for how inexpensive and convenient they are. Buccees isn’t competing with your mom and pop restaurant. It’s competing with gas stations and drive-thru fast food. Compared to those options, Buccees quality is noticeably vastly superior.
What happened at the Superdome in 2017?
I find her very attractive, like a kirklands brand version of the woman from Fallout.
re: Back the Blue: Why do cops use unmarked cars to enforce speed limits?
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 10:39 am to weagle1999
They’re not peace officers. They’re pirates.
re: Is Trump leaving Iran too early? Is leaving the current leadership in place a good idea?
Posted by kingbob on 4/8/26 at 9:16 am to CU_Tigers4life
This conflict is far from over. The IRGC never negotiates in good faith. This is nothing more than a stalling tactic.
re: Cassidy must be shirting bricks right now...
Posted by kingbob on 4/7/26 at 4:03 pm to Hangover Haven
I’mma see Bill tonight. What should I ask him?
re: I trust Trump, and our country needs to grow a pair
Posted by kingbob on 4/7/26 at 3:55 pm to Cajun Tiger 4
An undeclared war which the President has done little to no work to justify to the American people.
re: Seriously underrated films: Go
Posted by kingbob on 4/7/26 at 3:34 pm to Willie Stroker
Moonrise Kingdom
Intolerable Cruelty
America’s Sweethearts
Grosse Pointe Blanc
Nobody
Intolerable Cruelty
America’s Sweethearts
Grosse Pointe Blanc
Nobody
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I read an interesting tweet asserting that Pakistan is deeply invested in what’s going on and has an agreement with Saudi Arabia to protect them, which means Pakistan is going to get involved militarily soon.
Pakistan is caught in a weird place. They have nukes. Their primary rival (India) supports Israel. They’re currently at war with the Taliban in Afghanistan. They’re struggling with a separatist movement in Balochistan. That same especially group is also active in Iran opposing the IRGC. So, Pakistan doesn’t want conflict with Iran. However, Pakistan has a security agreement with Saudi Arabia (whom Iran attacked in retaliation for joint US/Isreali strikes), and Iran has some economic interests with the Afghani Taliban.
Pakistan is trying to mediate the conflict between Iran and the US/Israel while China mediates the conflict between Afghanistan and Pakistan. All of the intertwining alliances and grievances are really starting to resemble the Balkans during the lead up to WWI.
re: Roast Beef in BR?
Posted by kingbob on 4/7/26 at 3:01 pm to Irregardless
Jasmine on the Bayou and Dempsey’s are the only decent ones I have had in town.
The cheapest okay one is at Frost Top. It’s not great by New Orleans dubris standards, but it’s pretty tasty for the price.
The cheapest okay one is at Frost Top. It’s not great by New Orleans dubris standards, but it’s pretty tasty for the price.
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We never should have been doing this in the first place. This was Israel’s problem. The way you have framed it though is now that we are in it, what should we do? Well, once you spouse cheats on you, what do you do? There really aren’t good options….WHICH IS WHY WE SHOULDN’T HAVE started this war.
This is like your friend saying “hey, should I open up my marriage? The idea of having sex with another woman other than my wife sounds really hot!”
Everyone immediately chimes in: no, that’s the dumbest idea ever. She’s just going to hook up with someone else, you’re not gonna get what you imagine, you’ll get jealous, and your marriage will instantly implode.
Your friend then says: “y’all don’t know what you’re talking about! I’m doing it!”
Then, a couple weeks later, he comes back to you complaining: “I can’t believe my wife slept with someone else! What do I do? Can you help me?!”
Like, f$&k, everyone told you what would happen, you did it anyway, what the f$&k did you think the outcome was gonna be?
re: I'm Just Curious About What Posters Who Are Against This Military Action Think We Should
Posted by kingbob on 4/7/26 at 12:44 pm to JiminyCricket
The way I describe it is Iran is like a chronic pain that America has been living with for decades. We’ve looked into removing it, but the only possible treatment is an really expensive surgery with a painful rehab process that still isn’t a guarantee of success. Do we just keep living with the pain we know or do we bite the bullet and agree to an expensive painful surgery with uncertain outcomes?
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