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FELL DEEDS AWAKE!!!

I have no idea what this means.

I don't think bad audio is going to deter Trump.

Yeah I imagine they're packaged at this point, just wanted to mention their ubiquity. The things on Easter you described sound fun!

It's an informal term the media picked up on. As far as I'm aware, there are no executive positions that are officially titled "czar." It started with Nixon saying he was appointing a "drug czar." That position is actually titled the Director of National Drug Control Policy. And, by the way, that position is currently vacant. As a demonstration of how much Trump actually cares about this "emergency."

Rice Krispies Treats are a common snack for kids that adds marshmallows and butter. I don't think I've even seen one since I was 13, but I assume they're still popular. Americans eat dog food. The good dog food though, the type the rich people buy to feel better about themselves. But generally, we live in squalor and are feral beings. We don't understand why there are a host of fine dining restaurants in literally every major city throughout the country. We have and always will envy the culinary expertise of England, of which is historically renowned.

No, they can't. This is a misunderstanding of what is necessary for a quorum. It does require a majority - or 51 - members to be present, aye. But the Republicans have 53 members. Which means even if all Democrats walk out, the Republicans can still conduct business and hold floor votes as long as 51 of their 53 members are present. All three of these have become routine by the minority party over the past twenty years or so. They are indeed employed, and the majority leader anticipates this and schedules floor time accordingly. This can be of some use, but for the most part it is in delaying or blocking low level confirmations. The majority leader controls the floor, so for anything very substantive, these will only delay the inevitable. Plenty of Dems have voted for some of Trump's appointees, sure, but usually the non-controversial ones. This effectively doesn't matter as long as a nominee is reported out of committee. I agree the Dems should make a point of unity when on the particularly egregious appointees, but thus far they basically have. If you wanna yell at the Democratic Senators that voted for Kristi Noem, I won't disagree with you, but it also doesn't really matter.

I can't find the clip easily, but I remember he was on Conan probably about a decade ago. He was asked what would convince him to make another Indiana Jones, and he just rubbed his fingers together making the money gesture. Makes one wonder if he even bothered to read the script.

Absolutely, the Dems should inquire and request information, as well as attempt to pursue any legal avenues they can. I'm just saying, in the specific case of Musk being a presidential appointee, those avenues are fairly limited. A far more easier and better tack - which is what is being done - is to challenge the executive actions themselves and its implementation therein. ETA: In simpler terms, sue "DOGE" not Musk. Frankly the latter will have better legal representation anyway.

Well, plenty of presidential appointees aren't subject to confirmation. Musk's role is nebulous and unique in him not taking a salary, but these would not be legal issues for any administration. Not defending him, but treating him like any other person, the only "regular" requirements would be a security clearance (which I imagine he'd be granted) and divesting from private businesses. Obviously, the latter is the major conflict of interest.

It's not gonna be that extreme, but yeah, it's a boon. From the Hollinger article I already alluded to:

Ah, so we've entered the passive-aggressive phase. It's not hard to be sympathetic to your viewpoint. But here's the problem, which has already been mentioned but apparently needs to be explicitly stated. You continue to attribute responsibility for Trump's actions to the tens if not probably hundreds of thousands of people that devoted their free time - as much as they possibly could while also earning a living - to defeat Trump. It is stupid, pathetic, bigoted, and offensive to do so. And you know the worst thing? These are exactly the people - the only people - that can and will successfully fight against what Trump and his wannabe brownshirts are doing. Please let me know when you want to return to discussing issues like a productive member of society.

Sounds cold.

Yep, agreed.

Not trying to minimize it at all. But I know the first thing my students would say if I mention Musk and his nerdherd gaining access further access to our information - didn't they already have it anyway? They always kinda stump me with that one.

Sure. Meeting women at bars also helps, which is what I was referring to. For such an apparent ladykiller, you're pretty obtuse.

LaVine was a negative asset. Saving any money is about all you could hope for. And it does save quite a bit of money in the long run. Oh I know, no offense taken at all. Just saying, some of us have different priorities!

The Bulls saved a very good amount of money with the trade, assuming LaVine opts into 2026-27. Jones is done this year, and Collins and Huerter will be expirings next year. It was a sound move. Well, let's just say we all have different goals, and thus, different definitions of success.

Getting rid of LaVine's contract. Meh. Seems like his special skill was more just hanging out at bars in Pittsburgh. Which, ya know, I was pretty good at that too.

I still don't really know what Mark Cuban is great at.

From what I'm seeing Kings get almost all the picks. Bulls get Zach Collins, Tre Jones, Kevin Huerter and their own pick back from the Spurs this year.

There's so many microbrews around these days that I bet most people think like this.

Well, I'm not Catholic.

Yep, that's my point. It was cuz they're cheap. Mark Cuban likes to think he's a genius, but that's what happens when you sell the team to Sheldon Adelson's widow. It was only, like, 2 bucks a month the first year. No idea if that deal's still around. Now it's 8 bucks. Definitely still think it's worth it. At least, if I had to choose between it and ESPN+ (or whatever they're calling themselves these days), I'll definitely go with the Athletic. Particularly if you're looking for coverage on your favorite NFL and MLB teams. The beat writers there are top-notch. With the Magic, not so much, but hardly surprising.

AD may not be quite as good as he was in 2020, but he's pretty close. Was last year too. Which really makes you wonder when the other injured shoe is gonna drop. Gotta hand it to the Lakers in that regard, they probably sold on him at the perfect time.