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SmokeyTheBear

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  1. The maillard reaction is very important to get the most flava out your beard
  2. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-67920532 Taiwanese voters have chosen William Lai as their president in a historic election, cementing a path that is increasingly divergent from China. The result is likely to anger Beijing, which calls Mr Lai a "troublemaker" for his views on independence. .... "The country will continue to walk the right path forward. We will not look backwards," he told the world's media in a press conference. Later while addressing tens of thousands of ecstatic supporters on the streets of Taipei, Mr Lai characterised his win as a triumph of democracy. "We've done it. We didn't let external forces influence our election. That's because we decided that only we can choose our president," he said. In the lead-up to the polls, Taiwan had accused China of attempting to interfere with the process. But Mr Lai also had a message for China. He told reporters he favoured more exchanges and dialogue over obstructionism and conflict, and called for peace and stability with Beijing. At the same time, he added, he would "maintain the cross-strait status quo" - neither seeking independence nor unification with China - and pledged to "safeguard Taiwan from threats fr om China".
  3. Tangentially related about what happens when you FAFO with the oil system.
  4. Watched it yesterday and it is ass my dudes.
  5. And Mama's, Little Shuckers, Abaca, Original Joes.....
  6. Thanks again for the recs. We had a blast and ate our way thru San Fran. Had Nari last night and it was some of the best Thai I've had. Daeho Kalbijjim was a crazy busy spot but we were able to get in and had fun meal. Lazy Bear was just incredible so I hope you were able up get tickets again. I forgot how fun San Francisco can be and look forward to going back sooner rather than later.
  7. Or, let's juxtapose it against the immigration problem. Most critical of the response to a mob overwhelming the capital to stop an election are all too good going to extreme measures in stopping, by any means necessary, a group of individuals trying to enter our country to work.
  8. Islamic State came out and said it was them
  9. And I would respect the shit out of that generally if it wasn't for them trying to shove down everyone's throats whatever "morals" they think everyone should have.
  10. I'm really excited. Only been to one other 2 star, minibar in DC. Was a great experience but glad to hear this should be a bit more casual. The concept sounds cool though I'm more a cocktail person rather than a wine person. I'll see if I can get her to go to the bar ahead but she ended up getting us the post dinner dessert wine tasting as well, so we'll see.
  11. Wife ended up getting us tickets to Lazy Bear for a nice dinner. Ever been there?
  12. We're staying at Hotel Enso but will always seek out a solid Thai place. Really appreciate the recs and info. My sis-in-law just moved to the city so not sure our itinerary, but definitely wanted some options right around the hotel in my back pocket.
  13. Will be in San Fran in a couple weeks with the family and staying in the Japan Town district. Any general recs for that area or walkable?
  14. Maybe you are over amplifying your narrow experience as the norm. I grew up in Austin, in the Lutheran church, and even they had elements of this shit. Not over the top "purity balls" but definitely signing pledges when you are a young teen and lots of fear mongering at church camps and events.
  15. After spending yesterday at the vet hospital because he ate a whole amazon package bag, Moose is back to normal and finally grew in his antlers. This is his "get this fucking thing off me" face.
  16. Football is fun again! Thanks Sark and team.
  17. I wonder what the down stream implications of this would be and how the GOP will weaponize this type of thing. Could we conceivably see all red states remove Biden from their ballots based on some crime conspiracy?
  18. Not based on any info, but we had a pretty bad bird flu that caused the massive increase in prices last year. Could be something similar.
  19. That's some Proud Boy white supremacist energy.
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