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In season 1, it felt like this show originated from the 70s-80s based on the style of everything and the old school technology we saw. In this season, it feels like there is present day technology, at least the wireless camera in Juliette’s suit and the server room. Those things are far more advanced than the retro desktop computers we’ve seen. Which makes me think the silo was intentionally designed to look older or be more simplified than it actually is. This entire thing seems to be about population control and the majority of inhabitants are being heavily deceived. Bernard was aware of the failures of the other silo but the common man isn’t even aware there are other silos. The question is who is in control and why are they doing it. I think the memory wiping drug plays a bigger role. Perhaps the silo isn’t actually 100+ years old and there never was a revolution all those years ago. Perhaps these are all first generation inhabitants and they just can’t remember the origin.

The SEC chant in Kyle Field was chef’s kiss.

Fuck yes.

10 pts. I care.

Just get the punt off and get at least 30 yds. Our defense can do the rest. No disaster plays.

That’s my fucking defense! That’s my fucking defense!

Come on Quinn. Give us a long and clean drive.

https://www.statesman.com/story/news/education/2024/11/22/texas-approves-controversial-school-lessons-with-bible-stories/76489897007/ Interesting that the same people who are banning hundreds of books about sex, gender, race, and our unpleasant history, somehow feel that reading the Bible in public elementary schools is necessary for teaching literature. Frisco ISD has banned Lord of the Rings, The Hobbit, 1984, The Adventures of Tom Sawyer, and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea…to name a few. But sure, let’s introduce a book to elementary school kids that discusses topics like rape, murder, slavery, adultery, and eternal damnation…because they need to learn literature.

I don’t see where that article touches on the idea of financial incentives for elementary schools that incorporate the Bible into their curriculum. Again, I’m not doubting it, but I want my outrage to be fact-based and not internet-speculation-based.

Not doubting you but do you have a source for the financial incentive part?

So what’s the status of this? The articles I can find would indicate it’s been approved and will therefore be implemented. Is that it, or are there remaining hurdles to clear?

I’ve been critical of Quinn over the years. His recruiting ranking was extremely high and his actual performance is a lot closer to Chris Simms than it is Colt McCoy. I think there are reasonable critics who get frustrated when fans defend him as if he is another Colt and are reluctant to acknowledge his shortcomings. He can have great streaks followed by bad stretches, and it’s those bad stretches that concern me that it will eventually cost us a game when it counts the most. It’s all already been said, but he looks nervous in the pocket, has no mobility, and his deep ball is horribly inaccurate. For a 3rd year starter who was once a Heisman hopeful, that’s not great. I would’ve liked to see Arch get some reps in the 2nd half, not because I believe he is better at this point, because I really have no way of knowing that, but merely to give our backup some more experience in case we truly need him. With our starter’s injury history, that seems entirely possible. The 2009 championship game still haunts me and I’d like our backup to be as prepared as possible. Sark has his reasons which many of us don’t understand, but he does have us at 10-1 so it’s hard to question the success he is delivering. He knows more about this team than any of us do. Maybe it’s stubborn loyalty to Quinn, or maybe it’s a hidden concern about Arch, or a mythical deal with the Manning family, or paranoia about a QB controversy, we really can’t know. I personally think everything is a risk-reward situation, and this week Sark felt sticking with Quinn both for the sake of winning against Kentucky and for avoiding a QB controversy, outweighed whatever marginal benefit Arch would get from handing the ball off for 15 plays. He probably just wanted to get through the game, get the win, and then reassess for aggy. I suspect Quinn will be our starter and I will definitely be rooting for him to do well. Winning our remaining games is more important than validating any past criticisms. I’ll cheer his successes and likely curse some missteps. I just hope there’s a lot more cheering than cursing.

POOOOOOOOOOOOR AGGGGGGGGY

In the Hanalei area: Hanalei Bread Company is great for breakfast. Ate there every morning. Postcards was pretty good for a semi-upscale dinner in a fairly casual environment. Kalypso Island was just okay. In the south: La Spezia (Koloa) had great Italian food. The Tasting Room (Koloa) was a really nice tapas and wine bar type place. Tadpoles (Hyatt) was surprisingly good for being in a mega resort. Red Salt (Koa Kea hotel) was decent but forgettable. We also hired a private chef to cook at our house one night in Princeville. Food was good, cocktails were subpar, and we provided our own wine. Service was slow and I think he needed a sous chef because he was overwhelmed serving 4 people. Had a reservation at Beach House our last night which I was excited about, but then had to leave a day early for a funeral.