Dr. Who

I think you might be trying to assert an objective moral law --- you could assert this as a Kantian or follow the natural law tradition discoverable in Aquinas among others. I have a fair amount of sympathy for the natural law thesis, though there's no doubt that even if one grants it exists, it is not immediately self-evident and requires certain prerequisite beliefs as a foundation for it's rationality. (Granted, there are no ethics without at least an implicit metaphysics and first principles are not demonstrable, though one can intuit them.) C. S. Lewis wrote a book decades ago, The Abolition of Man, that argued for a perduring sense of morality transcendent of any particular culture. I think one can become so deracinated and cut off from communal relations that foundational experiences necessary to recognize an objective moral law are lacking. And, of course, in a meritricious, decadent society, sophists gain control of the modes of education and youth begin ignorant and end in entrenched ideology that blinds them to any substantial understanding of reality. Truth as transcendent purchase on an objectivity that cannot simply be written out of existence by human fiat is pretty much the opposite of cancel "culture."

Refreshing to read an intelligent, cogent expression from the "left." No one objects to reasonable debate with folks that can think and identify complexity, nuance, and strengths and weaknesses in both those they oppose and those they agree with. And how nice and humane to act as if we are members of a community and not alien tribes at war with one another.

Might as well look for the encouraging. He'll need a lot of help from his friends.

I agree, but for a soft team, I'd hate to lose some of the little grit we have. Wonder how Montour compares to Risto in terms of trade value league wide. Folks on another board are keen to trade Samson. I think that would be a mistake. We need to add to the top six, not subtract.

Don't think RaKru wants to trade him in any event.

Just a joke for the benefit of any Pats* fans who like to hang out here.

So we're videotaping other teams' practices, stealing their signals, and deflating footballs?

They are not toast. The NHL in general is facing economic austerity due to the pandemic. Not making the playoffs for nine consecutive seasons doesn't help the Sabres' bottomline. The current moves do not presage the end of the franchise or its move to another city. It's a depressing enough moment in team history. Piling on is nearly sadistic. In truth, a moderately effective GM, given current roster and open spots, could facilitate a quick turnaround. it's not implausible the team could be a playoff team next year. Imo, 2C, 2RW, and a better goalie to pair with Ullmark is enough to get in the playoffs. Cozens will probably be a third liner who can grow into the 2C of the future. It's not all bleakness, though dark enough.

Welcome to democracy.

To infinity. I'm pulling the covers over my head on this one. I don't see how it ends well.

Sigh. Sabres = depressing.

If that really happens and Josh takes a step up, this is a Super Bowl contender.

Thanks, that's definitely different. I'll ponder it. Appreciate your efforts on my behalf.

Maybe Rodgers?

They should wait until the Super Bowl and spring it on them. NFL isn't going to cancel the game. (My favorite is standing buffalo white helmet, btw. We actually won a championship with those.)

I have searched the internet at various times looking for a product that does not appear to exist. I'm not a fan of duck bill caps. Just never liked them. I wear roadsters, Irish caps, that sort of thing. It appears the only kind of Bills' hat is the duck bill. If anyone knows of alternatives, I'd be pleased to know about it. Thanks.

Doubtful.

I seem to be offending all sorts of folks today. Didn't know I had stumbled into your prerogative. Apologies. Hapless is a very bright, fine fella. My view of what is happening topside appears to be eccentric. Everyone has to form their own judgment. I can't alter my own just to please other folks.

Sorry, I thought I was clear. Perhaps not. The main board is the place with the ban on political speech.

I'm not really looking for your approval to be here, but thanks for the advice.

Pointed out in polite language that it was at least interesting that the ban on political speech in the forum putatively dedicated to sports seems to have been mysteriously lifted. Same folks who got very upset at the slightest hint of a political opinion are now going full bore SJW apotheosis. Fella who runs the site snidely informed that I've been here for 17 years without paying for the privilege. So, as per usual, liberal hypocrisy is their own version of sharia law.

I called you out on your indecency and callow triumphalism. You're not capable of a sustained, humane discussion. Lots of folks are cowed by zeal and numbers. I'm not interested in your emotive blackmail or desire to impugn everyone who shares a different view.

Prior to this current moment in America, any hint of political interest or discussion was frowned upon in this forum. You were told to remember board etiquette and likely had your post erased or moved elsewhere if you expressed a cultural view beyond a narrow scope of sports. That does not seem to be the case now. Many who roundly applauded silencing political speech or at least moving it to one of those somewhat sketchy back rooms in the house, are openly and repeatedly telling folks what thoughts and actions are righteous and if you disagree you are a judged a bad person. One fella who is not a fan of the Buffalo Bills is certain of what constitutes victory and where history is going, all that abstractions of questionable merit. There's a certitude and fury in some reminiscent of Dicken's Madame Defarge. The list of prescribed enemies is easily indulged. For some, if you're old, you're worthless and already pretty much counted as dead. If you agree with a particular ideological agenda on the issues, of course, you at least have the consolation of being on the victorious side apparently. Those who exhibit an appreciation for equivocity, for the complexity of ethical issues, who show generosity of spirit and humor are to be applauded. Too bad for many these very virtues are a sign of moral compromise if not covert bigotry and evil.

I like the old Neanderthal days when sports was relatively free of overt political agendas. Something like the Olympics is a different matter where national identification is part of the pageantry and drama. Fine with me if other folks embrace the opposite, but when networks like ESPN become dominated by something other than actual sporting events, I tend to tune out.

What percentage of your 8 posts are dedicated to this topic?