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A-Tex Devil

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  1. There is nothing partisan when it comes to Trump. That the mainstream press danced around that for so long (and some still do) is partly why we are in this mess. He's a dumber, more famous Orban, or a pussier Mussolini. He's bad for the country, and those that defend him or charge those that criticize him with being partisan have bad takes and should feel bad, too.
  2. Those were the exact words that came to me when this came across the wire.....
  3. Yeah…. Wanted to go further with it but thought it was unsubtle enough.
  4. Beto is only person on Dem side that I’ve seen get a following that even approximates a mini Trump rally. While I wouldn’t condone the demagoguery (word?), I also don’t think he is going for that. In fact, there is an earnestness with him that is palpable (and unfortunately, can be used against him as naïveté). He has his flaws and I hope he continues to focus on serving Texas and puts national aspirations aside. But I am struck that there is something different about this campaign vs his prior campaigns and Wendy Davis’ run. There is enough, “I don’t give a shit” that could be weirdly effective. The debates will be interesting and he will need to do better than in 2018 and 2019. Abbott is a cruel fucking guy and a coward but he will come prepared. Beto has the ability to fucking kneecap him on stage and make Greg feel it, and he has to do it. There is nothing to lose. He either loses by 4-8 points and so it goes in Texas or he changes the national electoral landscape.
  5. It's genius, actually. "I refuse to debate my opponent that has challenged me to a debate because he refuses to debate me."
  6. If Trump is indicted/arrested, I'll honestly be a little surprised if we don't see some disorganized protest across the country that may require a little deterrence here and there. Should be an interesting dynamic.
  7. DeSantis was a die hard Trumper (the opportunistic, if not the dogmatic, kind) until the last 18 month or so when he started to threaten Trump in polling then Trump distanced himself from him. I am pretty surprised that it is Desantis and not Rick Scott that will be the one coming out of Florida to run in 2024, although nothing to prevent Rick Scott from trying. By the way, those two guys do not like each other either.
  8. A-Tex Devil

    USMNT 2022

    It looks like Aaronson played on the right with Leeds this weekend, which I wasn't aware of. So if a 9 doesn't step up, play Weah/Reyna there with CP3 on left and Aaronson on right. Then mix it up during the game with those 4. But of course, you make a good point as well.
  9. A-Tex Devil

    USMNT 2022

    Over who, though, if Reyna is healthy, unless we decide we do not need a true 9? I presume it's CP-??-Weah/Gio up front with MMA behind them. Injuries will solve all of this, but two of Weah/Gio/Aaronson are likely starting on the bench if everyone is healthy. He could supplant Weston, I guess. It's a good problem to have, though. I like the idea of him coming on in minute 65-70 to run the other team ragged in the heat.
  10. I hope this article doesn’t get lost in today’s events. It is a long and a must read, particularly in light of the right’s reaction. https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2022/09/trump-administration-family-separation-policy-immigration/670604/
  11. I didn’t see a great thread on Help board, so I am posting this here…. we have a 2017 GLS 63 AMG. Other than gas mileage, we love it. On drive to Colorado, the whole center console screen and related electrical and media functionality crashed. Radio, USB chargers, backup camera, anything media related. Not a reset or a fuse issue. The system crashed. It’s under warranty, but the dealership can’t get MBUSA to fix it and no dealerships can offer up a refurb. It’s a relatively popular used car, so I get the limitation on availability. But I am the one that is stuck now. Curious, as a general matter, if we are just fucked, or if they have some obligation to make it right via payment for diminution in value or something like that on a trade in. I mean, we ostensibly paid for this warranty when we bought the car as a CPO, presuming it was built into the value. I am not hopefully they will find anything and I am not thrilled with leaving the car at the dealer for 6 months while we wait (at same time, if I take it back, I return the loaner and the urgency on their part goes away). I can go look at the fine print, but I am lazy, so curious if anyone knows for certain how this may work. I presume we are just fed until they miraculously find the replacement. Relevant to thread in that I have a Panamera Sport Turismo S Hybrid build coming in November, but if I have to go buy another SUV for the wife (would probably get a new X7), I may need to push that off, which would give me a sad.
  12. If Dems can’t capitalize on what was learned from KS, it will be disappointing. Every house and senate candidate should imply that a vote against them is a vote for preventing 10 year old rape victims from getting abortions. Make it the same as the KS referendum in voters mind, particularly those inclined to sit it out unless they are personally worried about something…. You know, millennials and Gen Z. Until those under 40 think it’s as important to vote as those over 60, we are turbofucked.
  13. He’s also not playing in World Cup so he’ll be nice and rested when things start back up.
  14. So Bernard somehow uploaded Teddy into Dolores simulation and Dolores is going to solve this thing from the inside? This is ripping off endgame a bit it seems. Let the shitty thing happen and lose the major battle on purpose to win the war.
  15. All in for Leeds in top 6! 33-1 last I saw.
  16. A-Tex Devil

    Austin FC

    Fair. It's just fun to be pissed off about something like that for an Austin professional sports team.
  17. A-Tex Devil

    Austin FC

    Thoughts - - So I am surprised Washington isn't getting more run. He looked good against Red Bull. - As I stated upthread, I imagine that is Redes last game of any real run. Finlay will give way to Rigoni, but still be valuable off the bench. Redes is buried with Stroud. - Urruti is still our best up top, unless we move Driussi up there, but I would like to see Moose and Hoesen get some opportunities to start. - I am ready for Valencia to come back at CDM or to move Ring back there, Is he still hurt or just benched? Perreira has promise as an above average MLS player, but he's got ADD or something. I've never seen a guy get the ball taken from him when he gets it as much as he does. No awareness of the guys closing in on him when he receives a pass. But we need more consistency back there, so I'll lose the runs upfield Danny gives us for possession and lack of turnovers in the back. - Finally, we need to find a way to get fucking Zan on the field more. When behind against Red Bull, we had him and Gallagher on field as outside backs together. That's probably not ideal, but both are smart players. I really like Gallagher, despite that one horrible, horrible game earlier this summer. Dropped two more points to LAFC this weekend and they have a game in hand. Pretty comfortably ahead of third place Dallas so we can get a home game in playoffs, but supporters shield looking tougher and tougher even if we win in two weeks. Need 3 points next week, no excuses.
  18. A-Tex Devil

    Austin FC

    So this may be Redes’ last game given Rigoni showing up. Let’s root for the kid.
  19. A-Tex Devil

    Austin FC

    Gabrielson is unsung given the rest of his back line. He’s really good. Not sure there are many CBs outside WZ and Chiallini in MLS that are better than him.
  20. A-Tex Devil

    USMNT 2022

    Steffen needs to be behind Sean Williams in pecking order. He’s lost it. I’d rather have someone steady than the dude that makes a miracle save but let’s a questionable in or a howler every game. Need to stop worrying about where he played and instead how he looks now.
  21. McCarthy, Roy Cohn, and Nixon?
  22. A-Tex Devil

    USMNT 2022

    Was coming to post this. I hope GGG doesn't sleep on this guy. He's the most proven 9 we have by a long shot as it relates to actual goal scoring in Europe. Perhaps not most talented or best fit with our midfield, but I really want this guy coming off bench in minute 70 to fuck shit up.
  23. Dude. She is a true believer. Not just in Trump but in her own abilities. There are very few less self-aware people on this planet, my mother-in-law being one.
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