oldmanfan

Because some people, especially those in lower socioeconomic circumstances, may not have either a photo ID currently, nor have the ability to access one. When I am asked for an ID I either have to show my driver’s license or a passport. Some people have neither. I suggest a federal form of ID as they already do thus with a Social Security card. Maybe that’s the answer, show your SS card and say an electric bill or something to verify. My point is simple: I can see the point of an ID but then the corollary is that there should be no state laws that actively try to limit or take away someone’s access to vote. The games like limiting polling places in areas where more people of the opposing party vote, or the truly disgusting law that tells me I can’t offer a bottle of water to someone waiting to carry out their constitutional right to vote, need to disappear.

Just stop. You are being irrational and dangerous and dumb all at once. First, a primer on vaccinations and viral disease. They help prevent viruses from entering your cells, and unless they can enter your cells they can’t replicate. And they die off. That’s why you don’t die from smallpox and a host of other viral diseases now. You probably know that but choose to play dumb for some reason. The exit strategy is to get enough people vaccinated. Since the beginning of this thing that has been the case but you want to play dumb. You complain about no exit strategy and such, but here’s the deal. When you have people actually follow the science instead of claiming things like masks don’t work when they do, or that vaccines are actually a way for Bill Gates to control you (which is laughingly absurd) then it becomes harder to get to the finish line. Which, again, is getting people vaccinated. Instead of barking at the moon about what the government is doing, if you really wanted to get to the other side you’d be telling everyone to get behind the science. The science, like how as more data comes in the theories and such about how to handle things, like spacing at 3feet vs. 6 feet, change. But you’d rather play your victim card. Has it sucked for kids this year? Absolutely. I have a niece that teaches 3rd grade, and it has been challenging at very best. I teach college classes and again a challenge. My daughter is a freshman in college and it has been very hard for her. But was it child abuse? Absolutely not. And did it save even more lives from being lost, or from thousands getting Covid and having long term effects? Absolutely. You claim high schools are done and that is absolute crap. Absolute, complete, and total crap. My wife is a counselor at one, and since the beginning of this they have had both virtual and on site classes. Kids switch every day. They have already said they will be having all in person classes in the fall. Other school systems around us have already gone back to in person. So again, to put it bluntly, take the high schools are gone crap and stick it. I have refrained from calling out your nonsense for a while but I just couldn’t sit still and read your drivel anymore. Because what I suspect is really happening is this: you WANT this to continue so you can continue to complain and rail about government. You’d rather have more people die and your own kids be kept out of school and such so you can try and justify some ridiculous point about your twisted views. And that is dangerous, irrational, and stupid, to use your words.

A standard federal voter ID should be made available to all over the age of 18. And it needs to be a uniform way to get it that allow those in rural areas, or inner cities where travel is difficult, or for the elderly to have equal access.

Yes there may be some cases for years. Like there are flu cases every year. We will likely get regular vaccinations for Covid as we do for the flu. We might even wear masks at times if a big outbreak occurs at a given time. But in just over a year since the start of the pandemic, despite over 500k people dying in our country, we are seeing the end of things. Schools are opening as are stores, those that have been vaccinated are gathering again, millions are being vaccinated daily (and credit to the previous administration for Warp Speed and the current one for distribution). We are not going to live the rest of our lives in masks and such and you know it. You just want to complain to hear yourself complain. So to be blunt, shut up already. Go study how vaccinations work. Until then be quiet.

Vaccinations. And still take precautions while this is done. Schools are having in person classes again, businesses are opening up. You know this but you’d prefer to whine like a baby day after day after day with your doomsday nonsense. Pipe down.

I agree there are things in HR 1 that don’t belong

Some of the states are trying to deny people’s rights. That is my opinion. As for HR 1 and it’s constitutionality I think you’d have to compare to the Voting Rights Act back in the 60’s. That indicates there is a role for the federal government.

Will denying people their constitutional right to vote pass a challenge? Will saying I can’t give someone a bottle of water?

I have said before and will say again that I don’t have a problem with required IDs so long as every voter can easily obtain one. But, I do have a problem with actively trying to take away people’s constitutional right to vote. That is reprehensible and cannot be tolerated in this country. I am assuming some of these moronic laws that are trying to be passed will end up being overturned in court. But if through some bizarre reason they aren’t then I will stand up and fight. And I’ll start by filling my car with cases of water and traveling to Georgia when they have their next election. Think about this: a state is saying you cannot give a thirsty person water. If any of these people in support of such actually profess to being Christian while actively pursuing anti-Christlike behavior, they should burn in hell.

I’d rather keep Marlowe

Some people, if you see a black cat, will argue that it’s white just to argue.

It’s an easy job until you have to do it yourself

Fine. Trade all the overpaid guys who obviously don’t have any heart or passion and bring players in who give BBC a Damon.

I would say they need to adopt the same strategy with the Sabres that they've used with the Bills.

One of my bucket list things is to do a commencement address for a college or high school graduating class. And in that, I would recognize some outstanding teachers I've had over the years. It is a hard job; I have a niece that teaches elementary school and the hours she puts in are insane. I teach part time at a local university and medical school, and even for that I have to put in a lot of time in lesson preparation and such. The other thing I would stress in a commencement address are work ethic and personal responsibility. The teachers I've had and the ones I teach with now by and large have both. The students? Not so much. I think the biggest failures in our society right now are a lack of work ethic, and a lack of personal accountability and responsibility. Too many students don't study hard, and there are way too many parents that enable their kids and look to blame the teacher instead of their kid.

The Sabres need to find a HC in hockey like they have in McD for the Bills. They need a guy with a specific and detailed plan on how to build a consistent winner, and then either make sure he's in sync with Adams or, if not, let the new HC bring in his own GM that he knows he can work with. Then the new HC and GM need to make it clear what their expectations are, and have the freedom to move guys out that do not want to buy in. And from looking at this roster that's plenty of players, starting with their captain. You need guys with grit who are all about hockey; Eichel is not that and you cannot have as your captain a guy who pouts all the time. Kruger may not have been the greatest HC, but I have watched the Sabres since 1970 (and the Bisons before that), and I have never seen a group of weaker, disinterested players as I do now. Keep a couple guys like Cozens who haven't been tainted yet, get guys with guts and heart to go with him, and you'll start winning again (oh, and Kevin, a goaile - you haven't had a decent one since Miller) It is fashionable I know to talk about bringing in a President of Hockey, who then picks the HC and GM and such. I've never been a fan of such moves. Sometimes it works like with Lou L, but many times it doesn't and just adds another administrative layer. People always talk about how the team has been cursed since LaFontaine left so quickly as proof of ownership dysfunction, but he did the same thing with the Islanders. Maybe Patty isn't suited for such a role. Again, I look at the Bills as an example. A lot of people wanted Polian brought in when they got rid of Ryan and such. But when you have the right coach and GM in sync, I don't think you need anyone else. As for the owners, guess what? They're the owners and they get to do what they want. But look at what they've done. They've tried experienced coaches, the new up and comers, recycled ex-Sabres coaches. They've tried experienced GMs (kept Darcy too long), then up and coming GMs from winning organizations. Nothing has worked. They've looked at numerous iterations of what supposedly are successful approaches, and they simply have not worked. What they should do, and haven't done, is the same thing as they did getting McD and Beane: listen to experienced voices. The NFL has the committee that recommends HC candidates with a lot of really good football minds serving on that committee; they put McD on that short list and Terry had the sense to pick him and give him the authority he demanded. The NHL doesn't have that formal structure as I understand it, but Terry and Kim should get about 5-10 really respected names and ask them to review their organization, and make some recommendations. Rick Dudley is 20 minutes away; invite him in to consult. And then listen to them. I don't think they want the Sabres to be this bad - what owner would want their team to be this horrible knowing what it does to ticket sales , merchandising, etc.? It lowers your franchise value; no owner wants that. If they did that, and then decided to say to hell with you, we're doing it our way, I would be right with everyone else here and yell about them destroying a proud franchise. Last thing. People talk about them selling the Sabres with the hope of a new owner making a difference. You always think the grass is greener till you get to the other pasture and find out it isn't. I don't say this worrying about whether a new owner would move the franchise; any one with an ounce of sense including the NHL front offices and the other owners know that Buffalo is a hotbed for hockey and would not want to ever see the Sabres move. And Terry loves his hockey so I can't see him ever selling. But it is time for the Pegulas to get help identifying the right guys to lead them going forward, and if that means swallowing their pride to do so, so be it. They did so with the Bills, and look how well it's worked.

People keep saying we need a CB2 but I’m not sure why. Wallace has been OK and Jackson is going to get a shot after showing promise his rookie year. Bottom line with our safeties and Tre on the other side, whoever is at that CB spot will be picked on. I would like to see a big LB/ S type hybrid to go up against multiple TE offenses.

His political career is done. Either he resigns. he's impeached, or he doesn't run for re-election. The only question is whether he goes to jail.

I want a big fat tub of goo for the middle of the D line. If he comes from the Panthers, through the draft, from Mars, I don't care.

Lafontaine quit as an advisor to the Islanders within weeks too. Maybe it’s something with him. Maybe Patty can’t take having a boss.

Yes, if a guy like Josh gets hurt all bets are off. Losing a starting QB hoses every team in the NFL. As far as the Sabres, they should get McD and Beane consulted in on the next HC puck. Get a guy that is in sync with Adams as to how to build the team, specifically the kind of players needed, and give them the control to get rid of guys who don’t buy in. Personally I’d start with Eichel.

Ok didn’t see that.

Beasley

I'll be walking up the stairs, whether it's Air Force 1 or 2!

You have to start somewhere.