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35-27 lol

Im in for under 54.5. 11 out of last 15 games have been under, under when spread is higher than 50 is 7-4, and I think the niners try to shorten the game and limit the amount of possessions. I haven't made it to the book yet to see what props they have. That will be this afternoon's adventure!

I wonder what type of insurance you have and how you pay for it. Is it tied to your employment? If you lose your job do you lose your health insurance? I am very well versed in all of this. Yes I am married and yes I have kids. Both my wife and I have worked long enough that part A doesn't apply to us. Yes this system will be paid for by everyone in the form of taxes. I appreciate your concern over the costs but currently many people pay much more for this for insurance. The average person pays $5000 for health care each year. From the article: Yet it’s difficult to predict exactly how much Americans would pay with a Medicare for All plan. On the surface, the average person currently spends less on out-of-pocket costs when using a private, employer-based insurance than Medicare. But Medicare currently serves a predominantly elderly population who typically require more health care and therefore spend more. It currently is designed to help elderly people who have large health care costs. These would not be the prices going forward when you add in a larger pool of healthier people. Medicare for all would look much different than the current plan. My family health care costs are almost $1,000 per month due to the current price gouging that is going on with insulin.   My wife is a type 1 diabetic and even with insurance we pay more than $200 per month for her supplies. Nowhere else in the world does it cost that much.   From that last linked article: WHAT WE KNOW: Medicare is one of the biggest U.S. buyers of medicine. THE PROBLEM: U.S. law prohibits Medicare from negotiating prices directly with drug companies. WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY: A new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine says Congress should revise existing legislation to allow the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to directly negotiate prices with drug producers and suppliers. “Because prices tend to be lower when the purchaser has bargaining power that is at least comparable to that of the seller, the U.S. could achieve lower prices for prescription drugs by consolidating its bargaining power,” according to the report. WHAT WE KNOW: In the U.S., drugmakers set their own prices and have the ability to increase prices as much and as often as they wish. THE PROBLEM: Brand-name prescription drug prices in the U.S. have increased nearly 100 percent in the past six years. Although the FDA controls what drugs are available in the U.S., the federal agency has no legal authority to regulate drug prices. WHAT THE EXPERTS SAY: In Europe, government often sets drug prices, and prices drop over time as countries demand more and more price reductions. Although, there is no federal regulation of drug prices in the U.S., some states are taking action to control costs. California, Maryland, Nevada and Vermont, for example, have enacted drug-pricing legislation to limit unjust price increases. So medicare for all will not only be cheaper for most Americans but their prescription costs will be lowered. Employers will have a huge financial burden lifted from them. Further people won't have to decide between their health and their rent. Their health or their job. I have family that lives abroad and the system does work. Health care should not be a for profit business.

Just a thought here.... I'm a Bernie supporter so let me get that out of the way. First because Medicare for all is the most important issue to me. I didn't vote Hillary (or Trump either went 3rd party hoping to get another party permanently on the ballot) because I didn't like her but I really didn't like how the DNC rigged the election for her. After the election Bernie supporters were blamed for not falling in line and voting blue no matter what. So what happens if Bernie wins the nomination? Does the DNC fall in line? Do all the blue no matter what people do as they said we should have done? Does the DNC work to remove the man they have trumpeted as the most evil president ever? I think we all know the answer to that. I really want Bernie to win because he is the candidate I like the best but I also get a bonus of either watching the DNC expose themselves as complete and total frauds or maybe (pie in the sky moment here) doing the right thing and supporting the candidate the people chose instead of the one they chose.

Td run in the snow game to keep the playoff hopes alive!

https://mobile.twitter.com/_ericblanc/status/1219356956734812160?s=21 @Deranged Rhino how do i get the twitter link to show as the tweet instead of the link?

Yeah I'm trying not to get too excited but they looked good these last 2 games. If they look this good next game ill start trying to figure out how they make the tournament lol

Looked good again tonight you might be on to something! Lol

I don't think Joe Q Public wants that unfortunately. People want to think they are right so they watch/listen to news that agrees with them. Then they can laugh at how dumb the other side is. I hope so but it is hard to think that way. The federal govt just lost an appeal on the merger between Time Warner and AT&T. What happened to stopping monopolies? Disney is its own giant. 5 companies decide what information the world receives. That is a scary number. Ultimately I don't share your optimism which sucks lol. As they grow larger the barrier for entry becomes much more difficult. Then say you do own a non bias website and Disney offers you 100 million for it. Drop in the bucket for them a cool billion for you. I like to think I'm a principled guy but I'm cashing that check! https://www.pbs.org/independentlens/democracyondeadline/mediaownership.html The trend of media conglomeration has been steady. In 1983, 50 corporations controlled most of the American media, including magazines, books, music, news feeds, newspapers, movies, radio and television. By 1992 that number had dropped by half. By 2000, six corporations had ownership of most media, and today five dominate the industry: Time Warner, Disney, Murdoch's News Corporation, Bertelsmann of Germany and Viacom. With markets branching rapidly into international territories, these few companies are increasingly responsible for deciding what information is shared around the world.

CNN sucks. Sorry to not be clear! lol They are the DNC mouthpiece much like fox news use to operate as the RNC mouthpiece. I only phrase that they used to be as I don't watch them anymore to know if they have changed their ways. 2016 was eye opening to me and showed just how biased all the networks were. After watching debates it was interesting to watch different channels talk about how great their candidate did. It was clear who was backing HRC and who backed Trump. It would be so nice to see non-biased reporting but that can't happen now. Media conglomerates are part of the problem but so is the fact that news channels aren't beholden to the truth. They are entertainment pitched as news.

https://www.commondreams.org/news/2020/01/15/cnn-truly-terrible-influence-country-democratic-debate-moderators-pilloried-centrist Critics of the corporate media as well as supporters and staffers of Sen. Bernie Sanders' campaign blasted the moderators of the CNN/Des Moines Register Democratic presidential debate Tuesday night for employing centrist talking points and demonstrating a bias against Sanders in how they framed questions. It is everywhere today how slanted that debate was by CNN. Here is the best example imo: https://www.foxnews.com/media/cnn-elizabeth-warren-bernie-sanders "Senator Sanders, I do want to be clear here. You're saying that you never told Senator Warren that a woman could not win the election," Phillip followed. "That is correct," Sanders answered. "Senator Warren, what did you think when Senator Sanders told you a woman could not win an election?" Phillip then asked the progressive rival, which sparked audible laughs in the auditorium and a shake of the head from Sanders. This is the clear bias that exists. It isn't that even CNN sees it, it is grasping at Biden or in a pinch Warren as the status quo candidate. I firmly believe that the DNC would rather lose with anyone rather than see Bernie win https://twitter.com/DonaldJTrumpJr/status/1217280001218895872?s=20

Yes very much so. They are going to screw Bernie again. I called it a long time ago. Trump vs Biden and Trump gets the nod. Then 2024 will be the dems turn. DNC is not anyone's party just like the RNC isn't. Just rich people trading power under the illusion of free and open elections. Gonna have to join in the chorus of wait now CNN matters? CNN is DNC propganda. Shoot there is a whole thread on PPP about it but because they put up something you agree with, they now get posted here by you? So the post I quoted above and this one go hand in hand. Going even futher, the media loves Trump as president including CNN. Negativity sells and ratings are never better than when you can pitch the sky is falling.

This notion needs to be put to bed. The Bills did not have a bad run defense this year. The Bills finished with the #10 ranked run defense in ypg. They were a top 10 defense in almost every metric that matters. I don't think you can say a top 10 performance sucks. Yeah begrudgingly I am here. I don't see Buffalo breaking the bank for him. Maybe the market won't be what he thought it was and he will be back but I doubt it. His numbers are eye popping for the position. He finished 11th in the league in sacks for any position, 2nd at his position behind Aaron Donald playing way less snaps, someone is going to pay for that. I hope it isn't a rival or really anyone in the AFC lol.

so much hate for this dude and I don't get it. Not only was he productive but he was clearly an emotional leader of the d-line. And we are all set because we have Harrison Phillips?!?!?!? I don't mind him but he has proven nothing in this league. He had a so-so rookie year and then got hurt in the 3rd game this year. I would like to see him grown and get better and hopefully be the answer but he is far from certain.

That's the thing though, Clowney isn't a top flight pass rusher. He is a disruptor for sure but as for sacking the QB he has 32 over 75 games or just under a half sack a game. Jordan Phillips put up more sacks this year than Clowney ever has, Shaq had more sack than him this year. I don't want it to seem like I don't think Clowney is a very good player but he is about to get a top of the market contract and I don't know that he is worth that.

Yup very valid concern. I know Clowney is a good player but to me, to get that giant contract you have to have both ability and availability. I don't know that he checks that second box enough to make me comfortable to give him the big bucks. If Beane decides to though I will get it especially with the Gaine connection and the facilities. Hopefully the Bills can become like the early 2000s Suns where injury prone players go and resurrect their career due to the excellent staff/facilities.

Looking at spotrac they have Clowney expected market value at 20 million. They have Jordan Phillips at 6.1 and Shaq at 7.6. Is Clowney worth those 2 and another solid piece? I think both of those numbers are low for Phillips and Shaq but still something to think about... Chris Jones is projected at 19.2 and is better at rushing the passer imo.

I think the Gaine point is a huge one. He knows Clowney and his actual demeanor not just his trying to sign a lucrative deal demeanor. The other point is the new facilities. For someone who often has lingering injuries that would imo be a huge selling point. I like Clowney but I am a little weary of how much he will cost. I'm in full on trust the process mode though. If they pay him I will be happy, if they decide he isn't worth the price tag I will be happy. Such a strange offseason going in feeling this way...

Noooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo It sure sounds like they are gonna let him walk. I would imagine they have had conversations and it must not be close. He took a long time to re-sign last year iirc. I hope he is back but I guess I have to settle for hoping he doesn't go to a team I hate so I can keep rooting for him. I won't be mad about it but I will be sad. He was the heart and soul of that dline imo. He was constantly pumping team mates and the crowd up AND he showed up on the stat sheet. Hoping it can be worked out!!!

Absolutely teach it. I used to coach select soccer teams. I taught how to dive and when. I also taught how to grab the opposing player and not get caught. Gamesmanship is certainly part of the game. Kind of like the seahawks hold on every play and make then call it strategy, playing the refs is as important as playing the game.

Yes and since it was a penalty in the endzone it should have been a safety. Not a touchback. I vowed not to let myself get so upset about football anymore a few years ago (atlanta game in toronto where they kept fumbling the stupid ball). This game made me break that rule. Never has intent governed the game only actions.

I voted yes. Yes he can hit wide open receivers. Yes he piled up really nice numbers. I don't know how good since the talent level is far an away better than any of his competition. Alabama has what 3 first round picks playing wr for them right now? His injury history has to be concerning as well. Multiple injuries specifically lower body injuries make me question how long he will last. Defenses are bigger and hit a lot harder than they do in college. Windows are a lot smaller in the NFL. If he didn't have the injury history I would be a lot more concerned about Miami taking him.

People over profits?

Both of my parents were teachers as well. They didn't vote for money but for who would take education seriously and that they thought cared about the youth of America. Most teachers i know do not like Betsy DeVos. She does not align with them. Both of my parents are republican. Pay is still an issue at many schools and for many teachers. The hours the work outside of the classroom, the lack of funding, and the need to deal with zany parents are also issues. I think its funny you chose a 30 year demarcation line. The last 30 years include 3 republican presidents and 2 democrats. 16 years to 14 years dem to republican control. Surely if education is such a mess then the blame is split? Lastly, is it a surprise that people who dedicate their lives to bettering others support a candidate with similar ideals? Bernie isnt a perfect candidate but his track record on equal rights for minorities and lgtb is better and longer than any other candidate. He has an authenticity that the Bidens, Clintons, and Warrens of the world lack.

Now we are demonizing teachers?