Big Red 40

On 1/9/2019 at 9:14 AM, BigRedBuster said:

Did anyone on here actually watch the speech?

I watched about 2 minutes til i couldn't stand it any more. I hit Instagram instead and watched Stormy Daniels fold laundry, and eat cheetos in her underwear. Much better option imo.

13 minutes ago, RedDenver said:

I think the standard political talking point of appealing to swing voters implies a centrist or moderate stance that may not actually match how the swing voters are made up. Hillary discovered her center/moderate stance didn't appeal but that could also be because she's just not a good politician. Also, getting out the vote (typically the base of your party) has always been a winning strategy for Democrats, so the best candidate is going to be one that energizes the voters IMO, and we've seen Bernie is good at that.

 

The GOP is going to smear any candidate, so that's a terrible reason for picking or not picking a nominee. One advantage Bernie has is that he's leaned into the "socialist" label instead of running from it like Dems have done in the past, so it's not nearly as effective. The GOP called Obama a socialist and will do the same to any Dem candidate, which is losing it's effectiveness because they're basically the-boy-who-cried-wolf at this point. I think what you'll see instead is the Dem establishment smear Bernie as a sexist, but it's really hard for the GOP to use that as an attack.

People had all kinds of terrible reasons for voting for Trump but they did it anyway. From what i've seen average Joe voter is very uninformed on policies, and facts about who a candidate really is, and very easily manipulated into believing what they are told. They were told repeatedly that Hillary was a liar and without any research into whether that was true or not they believed is wholeheartedly. They also been told socialism is bad and reacted the same way. 

2 hours ago, RedDenver said:

You could be right, but Bernie is the most popular politician in America right now for a reason. And the establishment media attacks against him won't be as effective this time IMO since he's not a newcomer.

I think the GOP would do the same thing to Bernie, that they did to Hillary. They picked a few things to smear her and repeated them feverishly until they became "True". Centrist voters ,republican lite, swing  etc voters bought the Benghazi, Emails, Crooked Hillary hype and recoiled from her. I think they would brand Bernie as a crazy old socialist who wants to give everyone free stuff , and those same voters would do the same thing. Without appealing to swing voters,  i'm not sure any candidate can, win the electoral college and  beat Trump   

53 minutes ago, Clifford Franklin said:

I too caught Gillibrand on Colbert and while her opening line came off as somewhat rehearsed, I thought displayed good passion and energy which would contrast well with Trump's lazy old man persona.

 

Gabbard seems alright, but she came from an ultra-conservative family (her dad proudly championed a fiercely anti-LGBT state bill in Hawaii) and I'm pretty uncomfortable with her coziness with Assad in Syria. She flew out there on his dime and then came back and offered up pro-Assad viewpoints. We'll have to see.

 

Both of them originally held much more conservative views (or represented much more conservative districts) before becoming progressives. Not that that is necessarily a bad thing, just something to keep in mind.

 

Bernie also benefited from being the only other option in a two-person race with Clinton. Not sure how he'll do in a packed field of candidates.

 

I'd take Klobuchar in a second (folksy Midwestern woman with broad political appeal as a centrist seems like a winner), but not sure she wants to run. Maybe VP?

Great info thanks .

I like Gabbard and Warren.

i just think Gabbard may be too far left,  and Warren may be too much establishment, to get the votes.

I saw Gillibrand  on Colbert last night i think shes an intriguing choice

What an idiot ugh!!  Unfortunately i watched the video . Between the stupid hat, the garbage spewing from his mouth, or the completely failed attempt at humor, all i wanted to do was punch him repeatedly, until he stopped talking.  

Just season 1 of The Sinner so far.

15 hours ago, Redux said:

 

Never said it was a failure at all.  Just dreadful to watch.  None of the games were exciting.  We ended up with the top two in the title game anyways, everything panned out as it should have really.  It just kinda sucked.  That's on the teams that lost though.

 

If we had an 8 team playoff this year though we likely include UCF, Georgia, Washington and Ohio State.  Those 4 plus the 4 that made it could have made some really good games.

All of those teams except Ohio state lost their bowl games. Why would how would putting them in the playoffs against even better teams make it more exciting?

1 hour ago, B.B. Hemingway said:

 

Interesting. Around my part of the country it is still really common for people to stick it out at the same place for a long time, especially in manufacturing. I worked overnight-shift manufacturing until my business took off, and it seemed like there were always retirement announcements on the company portal for people that had been there for 30-40 years....My father-in-law retired a couple years ago after 46 years in the same manufacturing plant, and he wasn't the longest tenured employee up until his last couple years.... Retirement to him, thus far, has been farming. He has talked about opening a pawn/gun shop. He had his firearm arsenal appraised right around his retirement and it came back at $350K. So, if he chooses to go that route, inventory shouldn't be a problem.

That factory still offer a pension? My company had a full pension at 30 yrs and you kept your health insurance . The payout got better for every year of service over 30 too, so was well worth your while to stay as long as possible . That’s gone now,  so the younger guys really don’t care about staying here forever any more . 

We used to have them here all the time too . As the older guys left the parties have died way down . With no pensions any more 30 years of service means nothing . Older guys are looked at as liabilities not respected , and the influx of foreign (often short time ) workers makes  long time friendships more difficult . 

I still want the national champions to prove they are the best all year long, to win their conference championship game, and to win a head to head match up with number 2. Bringing in the 8th best team and giving them another chance to compete for a championship in a postseason tournament, when they didn't do any of those things,  cheapens the regular season, and cheapens the accomplishments of those who did. Can number 7 get hot in the tournament and beat number 1? Yes. Does that really prove they were the best team in football that given year? Not to me. Tournament Champs maybe, but not a true National Champ.

As far as north vs south goes I think it’s a talent issue . I don’t have stats to back it up but I’d bet the south produces more 5 star talent than the north and proximity to home weighs on those players college choice . 

As far as a playoff I think this year proved the system works as is . The 2 teams in the championship game were the 2 best teams all year and proved it. 

18 hours ago, Frott Scost said:

My dad took early retirement in his 50s from being a school counselor and still receives a pension to this day. Im 31 and i dont remember him working a real job in my lifetime. I mean I guess raising 5 young kids in your 50s and 60s could be considered a tough job. He is now 84. My mom retired 2 years ago. She gets a pension also for her 40 year teaching career. She does not have or want a part time job. She is done. They have traveled more these past two years than i can ever remember. They probably have been on at least 15-20 vacations in these two years. That is what retirment is to me.

My dad was a guidance counselor too . He retired at 60 . Between his Air Force retirement , teachers pension , and social security he had a comfortable income and lived 25 more happy years with no job . I think it’s great they got to do that , sadly my situation will not be the same . 

1 hour ago, TGHusker said:

We now have the 'ying and the yang' in operation regarding health care.  The Repubs couldn't pass the Obamacare repeal and replace while Obama was president - all for show as evidenced by their unwillingness/inability to repeal and replace when they had control of the HOUSE, SENATE AND WH! 

So what are the Dems proposing  :  Single payer.    Is it all for show?  Senate won't pass it and Trump won't sign it.   So both parties are 

Neither wants to solve it because it is too good of a campaign red meat issue.  They could instead, with this divided Congress work together towards a solution that works.  But progress means compromise, compromise means weakness - thus we have terrible government and polarization that won't end. 

 

 

https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/healthcare/democratic-chairman-begins-prep-work-for-legislation-to-enact-single-payer-healthcare

 

 

I think sooner or later we are going to have universal healthcare in this country . My opinion is that if it’s done too fast or drastically it won’t work though . Crashing the big insurance companies,and all the people they employ,  all at once could have dire effects . My solution would be to gradually expand Medicare til everyone is covered . Start with everyone over 50 ? And go from there . 

I don’t think there’s any chance of getting a 70% tax on the rich, and honestly don’t believe that would work if we did. I do agree they need to contribute more to the country than they currently do I just don’t think that’s the way to do it . I would definitely want to see the massive, unnecessary, tax breaks they already got reversed, and put the corporate tax rate back where it was . I would also  tighten the loopholes that allow many wealthy people to get out of paying anything at all  . 

Personally I wouldn’t mind paying taxes if the money was used for universal healthcare , social programs , education , infrastructure , national parks , the environment etc instead of massive military spending , corporate handouts , border walls , etc . 

Watched a couple seasons of Ozark i thought it was pretty good.

Big little lies -  liked it  (hbo go )

Sharp objects - liked it ( hbo go ) 

Sinner - liked it 

Unabomber - meh

Bloodline - couldn’t do it 

Handmaids tale - super depressing couldn’t do it 

I would define retirement as getting to a point where i had enough money i didn't HAVE to work any more. Every day would be lived on my terms, and my way. The only reason I work is for money , and I have plenty of interests to pursue if time/money allowed it. I cant imagine being bored or needing to work at all.

As far as a party, I think that's a thing of the past. People used to work the same place for 30 +years to receive and pension/benefits for retirement in return. The party was to celebrate that accomplishment, show respect, and say goodbye to coworkers/ friends you'd worked with most of your life. None of those things apply much  any more 

The tapes I’ve seen of him look good, and  we could definitely use a back like him . Rules is rules though, and we all have to abide by them,  no matter how dumb they are . I hope he gets that part of his life straightened out and makes it to campus,  otherwise good luck elsewhere .

Wandale of course . He is a dynamic play maker perfectly suited to this offense. 4 year starter IMO 

Benhart , Giant dude will push for playing time right away, and will only get bigger/better

McCaffery, One of my favorite players in the class. We are one twisted Martinez knee from seeing him on the field at QB, and if not i see him on the field in another capacity. If hes any where near as good as his Dad/brothers, we need him on the field.

Ty is another giant guy who could see action early due to lack of an effective pass rusher. Plenty of upside with this guy too

Hannah is a steal IMO he could see playing time also . Big body guy who i think  will surprise people

Garrett is a grown man already with room to grow more. Hes a Nebraska kid with a high motor, who wants this as much as anyone in the class 

Really like Henrich too i think he may need to bulk up some but WTH do I know lol  I think the same about Hickman 

Rahmir is from Jersey so nobody knows who he is, but he has great speed that  I'm sure Frost will find a way to use

Nance could see early playing time too dynamic playmaker

I dont see a bust in this class though im sure there will be one or two, there always is. I could see some of the OL and DL guys needing time to build their bodies and knowledge before being contributors. 

That was a great thread, that I’ll admit I spent way too much time obsessing over . Totally worth it though . Lol 

I think we have some talent at WR and one of them will separate from the pack as a solid number 2 to JD. I like seeing them target the TE and use possession guys like Warner too . Plenty of weapons  for Martinez to throw to . 

I don’t see Mccaffery beating out AM for a QB spot and if he doesn’t I think we need him on the field, possibly at reciever .  I think Frost will want him on the field making plays whatever way he can . 

The difference between this year and last year for me is the feeling we can compete with anyone,  and that the program as a whole is getting better . Last year felt hopeless,  and I thought if Riley stayed the program could actually get even worse . I turned off 2 games last year at halftime for the first time in 30 years of Husker football and I’m confident I won’t have to do that any more. 

I don’t see how anyone who actually watched all our games this year couldn’t see a vast improvement in almost every aspect of the program . The future is definitely bright for the Huskers . GBR

1. I learned there's no quit in this team. They battled awful weather, bad reffing, and turnovers to win the game. Unfortunately i've become used to the Huskers losing games , or getting blown out in situations like that ,and  im confident that will not be the case going forward. Proud of the total team effort, and a hard fought win.

2. Great to see on the field leaders this year  like Tre Bryant. Mo Barry, Mick, Adrian, Stanley, Zig etc. Their play making abilities, knowledge, and presence on the field make everyone else better.

3. Great to see guys like Jack Stoll  and Kade Warner, making some plays too. They will be solid contributors going forward.  With Allen and Rafdal at T.E. and Speilman, Mcquitty, Woodyard, Williams plus  new recruits i think A.M will have plenty of targets next year.

4. Cool to see Pickering getting some love after a shaky start. He stepped up when we needed him big shout out . 

First game ever . 1996 Colorado game . Great game , lousy weather . Rain ran down my poncho and Into my boots til large woman in front of me sat on it and ripped it off . Soaked and freezing but  Huskers won ! 

Went to several more Husker /buffs home games through the 90s all good games and husker wins . 

2005 Wake Forrest was a good game too . Beautiful weather , good seats Zach Taylor  throwing darts but also getting sacked many times . I could hear him hitting the ground clear up in the seats , and I have no idea how he kept getting back up.  Huskers won big . 

Favorite game was 2010 Missouri game when Helu ran all over them . Great seats he was running right at us on a couple of those TDs . Glorious day and big Husker win . 

Least favorite game was 2015 Northwestern . Missed the 1st quarter drinkin /tailgating , expected  an  easy win . Stadium  was as dead as I’ve ever seen it , other than lots of booing and angry fans . Remember feeling we should have easily won but we pissed it away . Only loss I’ve seen live . 

10-1 record overall in games I’ve attended. All home games . 

In the mid 90s when they started coming to the plant very few could /would speak English . The company accommodated them by changing things to Spanish launguage  , hiring Spanish speaking supervisors , and interpreters . If we had to interact with them , train them etc we usually had to find an interpreter, or try to understand Spanish ourselves .I thought that was wrong . 

Over the years through necessity , and our own desire to get along, many more do speak English, and I’ve also learned quite a bit of Spanish too  . It’s become much less of a problem . 

Ill address anything anyone wants to discuss further in the immigration threads . I’ll let this one get back to its regularly scheduled programming . lol 

On 11/5/2018 at 3:15 AM, Ric Flair said:

If Democrats really believed Kavanaugh was a sexual predator and gang rapist, who was drugging and raping girls left and right, would they have gone silent once he was confirmed? 

 

Of course not. They know the allegations are complete BS.

your saying this 60,000 times doesnt make it true. Just sayin.