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In the Atlanta SB there were 17 plays like that in a row. He had the one.

I appreciate the response. You answered the numbers question as I thought you might, nothing concrete, a maybe kinda sorta, maybe 104k right now, with speculation on what older Americans are doing and the impact on the totals, and so on. I see that as a guess. That’s fine. The numbers initially projected by the prognosticators was that millions would die in this country. You took a pass on guessing about the numbers of transmissions, illness and death that were caused by protests, and by protests I mean often tens of thousands of people standing arm in arm, face to face often joined by the very politicians you’re giving a pass to now. I assumed you would do that, because the reality is that the number of cases and deaths that flowed directly from those protests is staggering. On this count, I’m simply following the logic laid out by the CDC, Trump, and governors like Andrew Cuomo. You took a quick run by on the accuracy of the statistics cited as the gold standard, as I expected you would. The number cited by Debra Birks (sp) a member of the presidential task force, a few months back was 25%. The best conclusions I can come up with about leaders in direct control of the activities undertaken by ordinary citizens on a local level is that: 1. The transmissions and death rate that surely followed was a necessary sacrifice because the message was so important, 2. They figured it was a good time to cull the herd and get rid of a whole bunch of people; 3. Generalized incompetence played a part and control of the citizenry was worth whatever pain and anguish followed; So, thanks for sharing. I’m of the mind we’re being steamrolled with misinformation for a variety of reasons. Based on the Sunday traffic patterns on this sunny October day, and the relative activity of folks in my area, lots of people feel the same way.

I’ll accept this one, it keeps it fresh. How many people should have died, if any, as a result of COVID-19? How many infections and deaths (Of the 208,000 cited) occurred as a result of continuous and sustained protesting across the country? You’ve mentioned leadership several times exclusively as it relates to DJT. We’re any other politicians complicit in the death count? Finally, do you agree with the estimate that COVID deaths may be inflated by as much as 25%, and if not, what would you project?

I just hope for a civil and spirited contest, and most certainly hope that if anyone feels uncertain about their role in the game, body image or just whatever—that someone gets ejected to make things more holistic. Healing is feeling.

You sound sorta thin-skinned to be honest. I read many of your threads back and forth with DR and you didn’t seem all that fearful of being “driven out of here”. Any reasonable reader picking up a topic might well conclude you were the offending party. As for seeking to gather others to help you in your quest to call the man out, three thoughts: 1. Being the guy who tells the other guys where the torches and pitchforks are hidden doesn’t mean you’re not part of a larger problem; 2. Unless you’re brand 🤬ing new as of this very moment, if you haven’t seen countless posters taking shots at the guy, often in what appears to be a coordinated fashion, welcome to this country and all the best on learning the language and all the subtleties contained therein; 3. Even if you personally believe that something is a conspiracy theory, why do you care? Ignore it. Move on. Consider that you might be a tad condescending in calling out what someone else may believe. Hell we’ve got morons running about thinking the FBI just had a bad day when they sought to unseat The President. True story—after some $#@*bird whined the last time (and for God’s sake what a weasel that person is), I suggested the old saying “When you lie down with dogs, you might get fleas” might well be one he wanted to revisit. As @Buffalo_Gal has said many times, DR seems at times to have the patience of Job. This comes from a person, btw, who enjoys reading some of your thoughts on certain issues.

Sensitive soul, grow a pair...it’s like East Coast v West Coast rap. We’re like Tupac and Biggie.

I have some family members I told about PPP a few years ago when I started posting. I specifically told them about Greg, because at the time he was posting quite a bit about Russia and DJT. I really struggle sometimes understanding the things that get you bounced. I understand fully it’s a private site, but just looking at some of the $#@& posted since DJT was diagnosed, it really doesn’t seem like it’s a civility standard. When the word filters down on DRs status and/or when he’s returning (if) I’d appreciate if those who know him well shared what you found out. PM is fine.

Wow, you’re a sensitive soul.

Nope, I can’t do it. I cannot accept a second apology when I have already rejected the first. I ask that you cease and desist any further mention of apologies or sympathy in any form. I can’t have it. I sincerely wanted to know who you were referencing “others”. I am sorry if that was was not clear—and don’t even think about rejecting my apology. I will not take it back.

I reject your sympathy as unnecessary, shallow and pedantic. I simply asked who the “others” were. Awesome. Thanks for sharing BG.

Damn Slim it’s funny as hell to watch people who have complained about DJT wondering about rigged elections as they wonder aloud about someone rigging the election.

The machine must grind ever forward. Thankfully, I had planned. Beyond the obvious, you have to wonder about the impact on folks next year. All these reductions in services surely will lead to a need for much, much more revenue next year.

Which “others”? The ones struggling to survive financially, or the financially entitled unaffected by a shutdown of the economy? Like many others, I received my school tax bills last month. The only mention of COVID was that the town offices was in regard to severely reduced hours of service to take the payment. No deferral option, not payment plan, just “pay the &$@@ing bill.” The way I see that is you pay 100% for roughly 40% of the services.

Hey Mupps- I don’t think it’s ironic at all, and I wouldn’t expect him to say anything to his supporters at all beyond what he has said or done previously. You have the tale of two leaders here. One believes we have to learn to live with the risks associated with everyday living, get back to work and that extended and prolonged shut downs are a dangerous thing. He said as recently as Tuesday night that the virus was dangerous for the vulnerable and not so much for others. He lead a national response to the pandemic, inviting titans of business to work on a vaccine, increasing availability of PPE, he oversaw the retrofitting of a ship and sent it to the epicenter of a badly managed crisis. The other leader avoids any reasonable amount of press conferences, questions from the press and stays largely out of the public eye. He leads nothing, has no responsibilities that come with the office, he speaks of perpetually hunkering down and near as I can tell, no CEO or company in the private sector has reached out to him for any feedback or advise during this crisis. One leader comes from the private sector where if you don’t work, move and take risks, you die or become irrelevant. The other leader comes for a world of entitlements and guarantees, where just showing up assures you of income and benefits and the power to destroy your enemies. In his world, setting back and settling in makes perfect sense, no harm no foul no problem no hit to the checkbook. One leader is over 70 and sees himself as young and vibrant, the other seems to be afraid of his own shadow. The ironic thing to me is that we have a highly contagious virus and fret all day about people getting the virus. If DJT struggles with the virus, it’s the virus, not some cosmic ironic event.

This is a very well written post, and personally I am sorry to see you go. Quite some time ago I got a warning point for an admittedly dopey post to another poster. It wasn’t mean-spirited from my perspective and when I inquired as to why I received it, the mod answered me quickly, I reached out to the poster I referred to and apologized. He indicated he wasn’t offended and didn’t even notice the post. No big deal from point given, mod or other poster—but it’s always fascinated me when I read posts on the main board and wonder if points are given out like candy at Halloween. I think you contribute a lot to the board and am sorry to see you go. Having read many of your posts, I’m not sure what lands you in the sin bin, you’ve always been respectful and seem like a very decent guy.

Look man, lots of fine upstanding libs were outraged by The Donald and those who voted for him. Lies...allegations of inappropriate behavior...racism...corruption...taxes etc etc. Then, as if in a Hollywood script, they flocked to Biden...a man rejected several times by dem voters for....lies....plagarism...racist comments and behavior and inappropriate behavior with women and children. They can vote for Joe, it’s their call, they are just full of 🤬 . I just find it funny as hell.

From your lips to Gods ear—It’s tough but it’s got to be done—we have to discuss Biden’s many, many racially insensitive comments, his well-documented thoughts on criminal justice reform, his tendency to grope women and children, and the like.

My goodness what a whiner. The average talking head pseudo-journalist is very skilled in interrupting people, talking over people and demanding answers. It’s a common technique, it disarms people, it gets them off their game and is designed to screw with their train of thought. Wallace does it himself. Anyone who “prepared” for a Biden debate or interview knows he is very good in that setting. Anyone who prepared for a debate involving Trump knows he is very comfortable throwing shots and will not back down. Wallace is really just another weak talking head with little heart. —Actually, a very good example of the application of the technique came today in the WH press room. Reporter asks question in a reasonable enough fashion. Press Secretary answers, reporter follows up, Press Secty begins to answer again and reporter immediately and continuously talks over the Preaa Secty. On and on it goes. There is no desire for an answer, just an opportunity for the reporter to talk over Press Secty in the hopes she breaks her stride, gets mixed up or loses her cool.

Nah. Some like it, some don’t. The diff in reporting and outrage thereafter was Ryan was a R who looked like a surprised 10th grader, and was viewed as politics. Biden Is D, who 8 years ago would never have allowed himself to be batted around like he was, looked like an old guy who couldn’t keep his thoughts straight. Now, 50 years of Biden doing this sort of thing is forgotten because Trump outBidened Biden.

You have to play the team in front of you regardless of the circumstances. If you’re not good enough to win the game because the team got a few extra days rest, you’re not good enough. I say let’s get back to that damn unsportsmanlike conduct call on Josh Allen. Outrageous!

Just wondering your thoughts on advisors, allies and former WH officials unnamed? This is not a national security issue, and there is no reference to guaranteeing anonymity. There isn’t even anything concrete as to what type of advisor, the department they represent or why a former official would not be named. I don’t even doubt that some in the inner circle didn’t like the performance, but this reads like a review of a high school musical ending with hope for a better show on night 2.

I’m not sure what you’re looking for exists, nor really should. Absent any prior relationship or interaction between the two, it would be fair to say that Biden interrupted Trump and was allowed to do so by the moderator. As the event went on Trump interrupted Biden more than Biden interrupted Trump, and most reasonable viewers got a sense that the moderator was more aggressively corralling Trump than Biden. At the same time, Biden was certainly much more aggressive with respect to disparaging comments, appearing to come at least slightly unhinged and telling Trump to shut up etc. I’ve said before and will again—Biden has built a career on aggressive confrontation with those who challenge him—from debates where’s he interiors and mocks, to voters, to soldiers, to reporters and young women. His base revels in that, they embrace it and think nothing of it. Most times Biden gets away with it because he’s a very powerful guy, no one from the MSM, his party or his base questions him on it. Biden is and has always been a blowhard and a bully. It’s why he was rejected by sensible Dem voters back when they care about such things. Trump knows who Biden is, his tactics, his tendency for gaffes and racially insensitive comments, and met him at the opening bell and swung hard and often. For all the talk about Trump being aggressive with Biden, all he did was act like Biden. I think Trump also knows that moderators typically lean left, knew where this was likely to go and forged ahead. Wallace was ridiculed from all sides today, from overly sensitive to Biden and overly gracious to Trump, to weak and biased. So, that side of the story become much ado about Wallace, and as time goes on people will move on. Finally, from Trumps perspective, Biden is the enemy. He had a seat at the table with Obama as they set about to destroy Trump and his family with absurd allegations and innuendo. He was knuckles deep in the Russia hoax, and he has no respect for Biden at all. So, no respect for an opponent who has a history of aggressive and confrontational behavior, and little respect for the moderator. I prefer a kinder and gentler interaction, but you reap what you sow.

I’ll say this—-if Adam Gase’s job isn’t secure, we all better be watchin our backs.

No. Someone is always trying to get over someone else.

lets fix it next go round.