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I agree that we often take our historically privileged position for granted. Maybe we're even spoiled. Horribly spoiled. But please. Her anecdotal observations in a coffee shop where she is admittedly scrapping for something to write about, is the definition of shallow, and the moment she hangs this on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, she exposes her one-note agenda. I'm 59, and I'm genuinely sorry for the s#!t my generation has laid at the feet of Millennials. Income inequity is most definitely a thing. The next generation will be spending a third or more of their income on healthcare --- that's a different America and it's insane. They will likely make less money and die younger than their parents, the first generation in modern times to regress. America is tumbling down the first world standings on any number of things, mostly troublingly in how we educate and treat our children. The same children who are at a statistically higher risk of being killed by gunfire than active U.S. service members. That's neither good, nor normal. The definition of "prosperity" has also shifted dramatically, and that's where the 1% vs 99% thing comes in. Her publishers at Alpha News court working and middle class Americans to feel sorry for the real victims of class warfare --- the billionaires. Again: insane. We also f#&%ed up the Earth pretty bad, but by her reasoning if you can afford a latte and a cell phone you have no room to complain. And if you really want to dig into this, her "universal truths" about America's greatness are not necessarily universal or truthful. Interestingly enough, it was Donald Trump who ran on the platform "The American Dream is Dead!" Look it up, coffee shop girl.

This is the dumbest kind of conservative propaganda, but the kind grandma and grandpa eat up and forward on because it's all "Rah! Rah! 'MERICA!" and stuff. Because America is more prosperous than poverty-stricken countries, no one in America can be downtrodden? Because some impoverished countries have small income inequality, Americans can't be adversely affected by income inequality, or income inequality isn't a problem? Because some socialist countries have had tyranny and suffering, it will always lead to that, while (the implication is) capitalism won't? Sweden and Iceland say hello from the world of socialism. Greece and Portugal say hello from the world of capitalism. These kinds of absolute statements are stupid. But, consider the source:

It honestly reads as someone who can't or won't tolerate any critique of capitalism whatsoever. We can only consider the good aspects of capitalism and the bad aspects of socialism. The free market itself, left alone, will forgive all sins and provide all that we need. Pieces like this are meant to head off any legitimate criticism of American capitalism, because the flaws and imperfections are becoming more and more apparent.

knapplc covered most of my reply, but I'll also add that millennials are the first generation that's expected to have a worse life economically than the generation before them. And that's despite millennials being better educated on average. America’s Millennials Are Waking Up to a Grim Financial Future The millennial disadvantage is real: Most millennials are worse off financially than parents

I think McMaster and Mattis (regardless of how you feel about their politics) were those folks. Their departures speak volumes.

My Dad sent me this. I didn't know where to put it so ding dong - I started a thread for it. I'm not familiar with the website but I liked her perspective. She reminds us that for all of our issues, America is blessed beyond any other in so many ways. She notes that we have an 'entitlement and a ungratefulness' problem. From their website: . https://alphanewsmn.com/thoughts-from-a-hipster-coffee-shop/ from the article:

If she would have just stayed with the positives and being grateful for having the luxuries of a first world country, that would be one thing. But this just comes across as the "if you don't like it, then leave" mentality. We can be grateful to be living in America and still want to make it better.

Negative and just flat out wrong. No elected politician is attempting to "Destroy the free market" like she says. Trying to enact policies so people don't drown in obscene student loan debt, or medical bills isn't an attempt to create a "Socialist Utopia" it's an attempt to get us caught up to the rest of the developed world. Most policies proposed by the left have been proven effective through out our contemporary nations. Blatantly uninformed articles like this do not further any kind of dialogue.

I would worry less about alcohol and more about streamlining the exit after the game for those of us in the North Stadium...what a nightmare

I believe people should take an inventory of their lives and find things they can be grateful for. But I also believe at the same time people should take an inventory of their lives and find things they can make better. It is possible to be grateful and want more at the same time.

Ya. That was drivel. Wanting to not drown in debt due to college or a medical emergency/disease isn’t entitlement, nor is not wanting that for other people. We currently have lots of problems that are a lot worse than they were before.

https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2019-nba-draft-combine-takeaways-grant-williams-staying-in-draft-veteran-guards-impress/

Just more of the same from the Ruskies. They always like to let us know they're still around flying prop planes.

I was in a border state this week for work, and had a cab driver from PR. I asked him how he feels about his island getting the right to vote. To say I was shocked at his response is an understatement. He immediately said, "No. We contribute nothing to the US why should we have the opportunity to vote?" Then he went on to spout the Fox News/Trump diatribe. "The news isnt' telling the truth. PR is taking US dollars and not using them for helping rebuild. There are people that can work that don't and they take welfare support .... etc" I had to really check myself, and so I didn't ask any more questions. But I can just not fathom how people that are directly impacted by this administration's policies and disgusting comments can fall in line. I have a business colleague who's parents are middle eastern immigrants and they voted for and continue to support Trump. What the heck kind of world is this now?

You are joking right? Please tell me you are joking. No... You honestly believe Nebraska got "out recruited" on this one? Ooooo boy.

3-RUN DOUBLE BY SCHWELLENBACH!!! 8-1 HUSKERS!!! Some really good at bats for Nebraska tonight. And new pitcher for Minnesota.

It's great that there's honest discussion about the main topic here. Most people who post in P&R - the ones who last - are here for honest, thoughtful discussion. But let's be real. The website this came from is Baby Boomer propaganda. Your grandma is posting this on Facebook, or forwarding it to her email pals. This is easily debunked bunk. It's pablum meant to make a generation who f#&%ed up feel better about their f#&%ups.

Water slide, the big red water slide

In light of the fact that we have Bolton, Pompeo - sleep comes a bit harder.

What an incredibly myopic load of nonsense.

It is heavily caused by the greed and entitlement of the Baby Boomer generation, who has caused many of the problems that this editorial claims are not problems.

Yes, people are often much more complex under the surface. But if my wife got deported, and I still support the politician who is in favor of, or responsible for, that act, that wouldn't make me complex. It would make me an a$$h@!e.

Yes we are full. Even if we werent full, Fred wasnt going to waste a scholarship on David. There is a reason he ended up at a school like SDSU. I hope he goes there and does well and can stay healthy. I was reacting to the question if we were "out-recruited".

She's right. Most of us could never blow that much money even if we tried

Well, this sucks....

We beat Iowa this year. Book it. It's the 375th Sellout. Nebraska has won all but one sellout milestone game since 1962. The only blemish on that record was Colorado in 1990 - the year they won their national championship. Iowa is not a national-championship caliber football team, and while Nebraska may not be top-ten material like we were in 1990, the Football Gods won't allow anything other than a great team to mar this milestone. This game's a win, it's over, write it down, end of story.

Fong with a CB to Oregon..

After 7 years of undisciplined play and sometimes players afraid to be out of position, then three years of rainbows and sprinkles and players not being invested, I think the culture change will show that the Huskers are better across the board and we won't be talking about Northwestern getting lucky...we should've won last year FFS I do think Pat F is a good coach and LOVE it when we come out on top

I think the main thing with this is that Frost now has his three guys he can keep fresh. On top of that, he can put Wandale and M. Jones to get some carries as well. This is assuming that MoWa is good to go which who knows what will happen with him. Having fresh legs allows your running backs to be able to sustain hits and get adequate rest for the season. It also allows an opportunity for the hot hand to get more carries depending on who has it during the game. Being able to find those mismatches on LB'ers with our Robinson, Jones, Washington and potentially Johnson will put lots of stress on the defense. Not being able to substitute either is something we need to see more of this year as teams won't be able to adjust their personnel. We may not have Stan or Ozigbo back this year, but we should have more weapons on the field with more depth this year. For as good as our rushing numbers were last year, I think they will be better in 2019. One of the other big questions is the interior O-line. Will we be better there or worse inside this year replacing some seniors? That could be a factor in how good our rushing numbers will be in 2019.

Just think of it as posting and you are hoping for more +1's, trophies, haha-faces and smiley-faces and less frowny faces. Only...it is real life and clearly your advancement at your work depends on it...so you know...exactly the same level of importance.

Consider it "networking" and it sounds better.

Sorry this is a little late, but it still irks me.. "If it ain't broke, don't fix it," Ocasio-Cortez, 29, said, insisting the VA provides "some of the highest quality" healthcare for veterans. She said people who advocate for a privatized VA are only trying to fix it in favor of pharmaceutical companies. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/news/ocasio-cortez-defends-va-healthcare-to-veterans-if-it-aint-broke-dont-fix-it

Minnesota has had some pretty insane fielding plays

Bloop single, Huskers lead 5-1!!!

2-RUN TRIPLE BY ALTAVILLA!!! 2-0 HUSKERS!!!

Ahead of the curve would have been doing this 10 years ago... It is clearly going to happen and we all know exactly when...we also know that it will make money.

I had a question about that. I haven't sat in south since I was a student, but Moos is talking about renovations to it as if crowd control is an issue. I don't really remember it being one. But, I have sat in north a few times in the last 10 years, and it's abysmal trying to get out of there. I would've thought north would be more of a priority, but perhaps that will be part of the expected facilities upgrades in north? Or maybe south really is bad, too?

As a Minnesota fan, I'm looking forward to that October 12th game. The Huskers smoked us last year, but the way the Gophers finished the season - beat-downs over Purdue and Wisconsin and Georgia Tech - has everyone cautiously confident. Minnesota has a lot of returning talent, especially on offense. I suspect the game will high scoring and wide open. Should be fun.

He has to be on drugs

Maryland leads 5-1, still in the top of the 8th. There have been 2 homeruns, both to left and both in the top of the 8th.

I think the line is drawn if you are yourself, but maybe put yourself in a position to be more visible, or if you have an "out of body experience" and behave like someone that you're not. It's one thing to go outside your comfort zone to take part in conversations or be somewhere you wouldn't necessarily choose to be - it's another to say things that you don't feel or believe to further your career. To me your example sounds like you were professional, and it just wasn't what you'd typically feel comfortable doing. If you think making small talk with a colleague on your way to the car is smoozing then man, I can't imagine how you'd feel watching a salesperson in action :-)

Added Athlon's preview.

Guys...HIS DADDY READS THIS SITE! Stop it!

I doubt we beat OSU but if we do, we won't be losing to NW.

What sucks is that as Nebraska gets better, there will now be more of a chance their games are at 11:00. 11:00am games suck.