2020 Senate Elections

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

2 minutes ago, BradInATX said:

 

My friends and I had the exact story as Ghost of LL and his buddies did. I'm sure every group of guys around 2008 or 2012 had the same though - let's take up curling.

Anyway, I lived in the apartments right across Brodie from that Brodie/William Cannon HEB, and we were all set to dominate that Sunset Valley center. Then it took forever to build and we got tied down and bought houses and forgot about it. Whatevrer happened to that thing, did it never take off?

I was cutting edge. 2002 winter olympics for me was when I got into it.  

[Guest Lobo]

Nope.  Died on the vine.  I believe, and I may be wrong here as this was awhile ago (2 firms and many drunken conversations with these guys)...they had hard money down on the lot but that was about it.  I think they lost some serious earnest money but otherwise didn't piss much away.  The ground-up was just too ambitious.  But it had to be, 150 feet long with I think 8 rinks/lanes, whatever the fuck they're called.  Plus a bar, lobby, small lockerroom, etc.  Basically 2/3rds the size of a normal bowling alley...but oh yeah---here's the kicker...a fucking HVAC bill that'll murder you six months outta the year (not straight HVAC mind you, but the chiller system underneath the floor plus ambient temps).  It would have had to have a constant flow of members running through there in 2-hour sessions like Top Golf but charging way, way more than was feasible for most folks who were of the mindset, "Yeah, that'd be fun to try a couple times with work friends or family visiting...but I wouldn't buy a membership."  

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

2 minutes ago, Ghost of LL said:

Grease.

Do they cook it in it? Do something else with it different than they do most of their prep with?  B/c mexican food never bothers me- except chorizo.  

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

3 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

I completely understand the Texas passion and loyalty to their barbecue. And my preference only applies to ribs, not brisket in which I do give Texas the nod. It is quite difficult for one to abandon the foods that remind them of their youth even if others don't share the opinion.  I've never quite understood people that care for circus peanuts, but they're out there, god bless 'em and I leave them alone to enjoy their fascination.

Yep. I ascribe my dislike of Dr. Pepper, grits and barbecue to not getting to Texas while I was young enough.  Meanwhile- I love California Mexican food (love Tex Mex too but it took me a while) maybe even more than anything down here.  Tastes of childhood are hard to get rid of.  

Circus peanuts are awesome.  Not sure what there is to understand.  Sugar.  Texture is fun.  I mean- I'm not ordering that as a desert or anything- or ever buying it myself- but if you had circus peanuts or say- hershey's kisses in a bowl right next to each other I'm hitting up the circus peanuts every time. 

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

1 minute ago, Lobo said:

Nope.  Died on the vine.  I believe, and I may be wrong here as this was awhile ago (2 firms and many drunken conversations with these guys)...they had hard money down on the lot but that was about it.  I think they lost some serious earnest money but otherwise didn't piss much away.  The ground-up was just too ambitious.  But it had to be, 150 feet long with I think 8 rinks/lanes, whatever the fuck they're called.  Plus a bar, lobby, small lockerroom, etc.  Basically 2/3rds the size of a normal bowling alley...but oh yeah---here's the kicker...a fucking HVAC bill that'll murder you six months outta the year (not straight HVAC mind you, but the chiller system underneath the floor plus ambient temps).  It would have had to have a constant flow of members running through there in 2-hour sessions like Top Golf but charging way, way more than was feasible for most folks who were of the mindset, "Yeah, that'd be fun to try a couple times with work friends or family visiting...but I wouldn't buy a membership."  

My late mother used to do the books for a local rink. I was pretty young so I don't recall a lot of it but I gathered it was not an easy type of venue to run profitably, efficiently, and also took people that knew what they were doing and could really network the contacts needed to keep it populated. There were different sets of populations and different needs and hard to keep em all happy.

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

1 minute ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

My late mother used to do the books for a local rink. I was pretty young so I don't recall a lot of it but I gathered it was not an easy type of venue to run profitably, efficiently, and also took people that knew what they were doing and could really network the contacts needed to keep it populated. There were different sets of populations and different needs and hard to keep em all happy.

Man- I'd think running a successful rink would be almost more sales than retail.  Like booking parties, events, leagues, practices etc.  I can't imagine that shit just happens on its own. 

[BehoId, The Underminer! 11668]

Montana State Univ poll has Bullock +1, 48-47

[SydneyCarton 47873]

Apparently Wulaw didn't have a goddamn thing to do this afternoon. Fuck. 

[atomheartbevo 89416]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I'm pretty opposed to all barbecue in general, so if anyone needed another reason to dislike me I'm now on the record as not liking guns (I'm not in favor of taking away your gun or anything, I just don't like them for myself) and not liking barbecue in the last 30 or 45 minutes on this board. Again, I can't claim to be a Texan, merely that I've lived here for the better part of 30 years (I'm a man- I'm 42) minus time away for law school and working in DC and MN and WI for 3 or 4 summers total.  

What about chili?  Specifically, what about beans in chili?  Think carefully about your answer.

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

8 minutes ago, atomheartbevo said:

What about chili?  Specifically, what about beans in chili?  Think carefully about your answer.

I've never made chili from scratch. I buy it in a Hormel can and do that very occasionally. I like it when someone who knows how to make chili makes chili. My favorite way would be with deer meet in it.  I don't believe I've ever had it with beans in it- so I suppose I'm ok. I know I don't want it with spaghetti noodles in it like they do in Cincy.  That seems really fucking odd to me. 

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

16 minutes ago, SydneyCarton said:

Apparently Wulaw didn't have a goddamn thing to do this afternoon. Fuck. 

As usual I didn't start any of this talk (barbecue or curling or chili), but merely replied to it. If it makes you happy to blame me go ahead. The last page has been fun and doesn't involve anyone screaming at each other or calling each other a cunt, with a little light hearted humor thrown in so I can see why that pisses you off. 

[tantric superman 4667]

4 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I know I don't want it with spaghetti noodles in it like they do in Cincy.  That seems really fucking odd to me. 

Chili improves any starch.

[Planet Houston 4923]

6 minutes ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I've never made chili from scratch.

Jesus Christ. The list keeps growing.  What exactly do you do that’s worthwhile??

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

2 minutes ago, Planet Houston said:

Jesus Christ. The list keeps growing.  What exactly do you do that’s worthwhile??

Start Astros threads with thread titles you don't like.  Help people buy home/save money on their mortgages. 

Edited October 28, 2020 by Wulaw Horn

[TexasEd 8064]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I do know, yes.  And that's right, I am thinking of Carnitas.  

Now- Chorizo is sausage, right?  What the heck do they do with that? B/c I love Chorizo and egg breakfast tacos and then usually, at some point in time, it's like my stomach is exploding and I think I'm going to die.  But it tastes so good going down. And literally I can't think of another food that does that to me. But Chorizo does it every time.  What's the secret there?

lol, Chorizo is pan sausage often made without the casing.  you can make patties with it or brown it like ground meat.  Fat tastes good.

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

12 minutes ago, TexasEd said:

lol, Chorizo is pan sausage often made without the casing.  you can make patties with it or brown it like ground meat.  Fat tastes good.

So- it's the no casing that destroys my insides then.  Makes sense. 

[Neonmoon 38127]

Chorizo is a sausage made of pork fat and pork. The Mexican version gets its red color from the dried red chilis in it. 
 

The red chilis destroy your insides 

Edited October 28, 2020 by Neonmoon

[JohnLocke 115]

This thread took a turn for the better. At least Texans on both sides of the aisle recognize the inferiority of N.C. BBQ.  Here's the tweet that destroyed a campaign:

 

 

[BradInATX 9208]

Why are politicians so awkward when they're doing normal shit? Like that or Trump trying to simply drink a glass of water, they look and act like the aliens in human skin in Men in Black when they try to do just every day basic things. 

How many senators do you think can change their own tire, I wonder. I think I'd set the over/under at 20.

Edited October 28, 2020 by BradInATX

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

3 minutes ago, BradInATX said:

Why are politicians so awkward when they're doing normal shit? Like that or Trump trying to simply drink a glass of water, they look and act like the aliens in human skin in Men in Black when they try to do just every day basic things. 

How many senators do you think can change their own tire, I wonder. I think I'd set the over/under at 20.

Yeah- but tweeting it out shows bad sense- why bring that on yourself.  It was a serious question I had 2 or 3 weeks ago (before the sexting) as to when shit like that catches hold and when it doesn't.
The opposite viewpoint would be maybe they aren't all that awkward but they are just being watched and photo'd all the time- and if someone did that you then they might find you looking weird doing normal stuff.  Maybe.  I sort of doubt that.  Watch people drink beer sometimes in a movie- looks goofy as fuck.  Fast and the furious.  Tom Cruise. 

[Longhorn_Fan68 33841]

5 minutes ago, BradInATX said:

Why are politicians so awkward when they're doing normal shit? Like that or Trump trying to simply drink a glass of water, they look and act like the aliens in human skin in Men in Black when they try to do just every day basic things. 

How many senators do you think can change their own tire, I wonder. I think I'd set the over/under at 20.

well, 25 of them are women so you can cross them off....


I'll show myself out.

[Hank Kingsley 20680]

LMFAO 

 

[Bama Chick 28596]

The Auburn College Democrats and Auburn College Republicans invited Senator Jones and Tuberville to participate in a discussion forum tonight.

My daughter is there right now.

I’ll give you one guess on which candidate didn’t show up.

[Bama Chick 28596]

I see my girl!

[Reynolds Woodcock 4668]

Does anyone have any idea of what approximate time we can expect the Maine senate race to be called, one way or the other? Is that a 10pm state or 3am state?

[thepop 4409]

1 hour ago, Hank Kingsley said:

LMFAO 

 

 

[thepop 4409]

Pathetic senators. I hope they all go down with the ship.

 

Edited October 29, 2020 by thepop

[atomheartbevo 89416]

1 hour ago, BradInATX said:

Why are politicians so awkward when they're doing normal shit? Like that or Trump trying to simply drink a glass of water, they look and act like the aliens in human skin in Men in Black when they try to do just every day basic things. 

How many senators do you think can change their own tire, I wonder. I think I'd set the over/under at 20.

[atomheartbevo 89416]

That's cute, Republican women think Trump gives a shit about them outside of the voting booth.

[HOOKEM4 5017]

Just now, atomheartbevo said:

That's cute, Republican women think Trump gives a shit about them outside of the voting booth.

Maybe they WANT to be grabbed by the pussy. 

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

Since they are about to be unemployed, they will be like those women in Michigan waiting on Trump jobs for their husbands. It’s going to be a long wait. 

[Blotto 23432]

That lesbian sure has a nice truck. 

[atomheartbevo 89416]

6 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

 Since they are about to be unemployed, they will be like those women in Michigan waiting on Trump jobs for their husbands. It’s going to be a long wait. 

Not as long as waiting in the freezing cold to get out of a MAGA rally in Omaha.

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

8 minutes ago, HOOKEM4 said:

Maybe they WANT to be grabbed by the pussy. 

My wife is making up a please grab me by the Pussy shirt for her friend and her cousin to give them shit about voting for Trump. 

[Brisketexan 104596]

My wife is making up a please grab me by the Pussy shirt for her friend and her cousin to give them shit about voting for Trump. 

Helluva way to admit that your wife has more stones than you do, but ok.

[Bozo_Casanova 26279]

1 hour ago, Wulaw Horn said:

My wife is making up a please grab me by the Pussy shirt for her friend and her cousin to give them shit about voting for Trump. 

Does nobody care about the rules anymore 

[Wulaw Horn 18980]

Just now, Bozo_Casanova said:

Does nobody care about the rules anymore 

I asked her if I could post her picture. Or just of her cleavage I took when we were at the beach. She said no. I’m respecting her wishes. There might be something on the RV thread. Nothing you want to fap to. I don’t think anyway. 

[wildcat09 29237]

6 hours ago, Wulaw Horn said:

I'm pretty opposed to all barbecue in general, so if anyone needed another reason to dislike me I'm now on the record as not liking guns (I'm not in favor of taking away your gun or anything, I just don't like them for myself) and not liking barbecue in the last 30 or 45 minutes on this board. Again, I can't claim to be a Texan, merely that I've lived here for the better part of 30 years (I'm a man- I'm 42) minus time away for law school and working in DC and MN and WI for 3 or 4 summers total.  

I love meat- and when it hits my plate I want it to be purple and still mooing, baaaaa-ing or oinking.  Barbecue doesn't give you that. I don't get it.  That or Dr. Pepper. 

But, politically I did talk about the Cunningham thing as a question of- is this actually going to be a thing?  Then the sexting came right out and buried barbecue-gate. 

What the fuck man? Why would you even say some shit like that here?

[Gil Bang 25897]

 

[Bozo_Casanova 26279]

Daaaamn

[thepop 4409]

Now that’s how you debate. None of this pussy democrat shit. Call him a crook to his face. Both Georgia senators are crooks.

[AngryDragon 270]

Sign me up for this version of the Democratic party.

[Guest Lobo]

2 hours ago, Blotto said:

That lesbian sure has a nice truck. 

Why you gotta call them a lesbian based on a truck and jacket?  I mean, sure...the way they are holding the gloves scream, "Fisting Party Tonight!"  

And speaking of fisting.  Just watched that Sen. Perdue video.  Holy shit.  That man done got fisted.  

Edited October 29, 2020 by Lobo

[Gengs1 2583]

27 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

 

This is how the Dems should be asking, talk slowly and just throw shit in their face. I wish more of them would do this.

[Mrs Whiggins 13049]

2 minutes ago, Gengs1 said:

This is how the Dems should be asking, talk slowly and just throw shit in their face. I wish more of them would do this.

It’s the truth. Nothing is as powerful as the truth. 
 

 

Although a steamroller or frickin sharks with laser beams would be good in a pinch. 
 

[Gil Bang 25897]

or dogs with bees in their mouths, and when they bark they shoot bees at you

[Gengs1 2583]

3 minutes ago, Mrs Whiggins said:

It’s the truth. Nothing is as powerful as the truth. 
 

 

Although a steamroller or frickin sharks with laser beams would be good in a pinch. 
 

They need to stick to 3 topics at most with all the dumb ppl out there, repeat the same points over and over again at them. Every debate should be using them.

memorize what they said and when and repeat it.

The Rs just use 1 point over and over again 

[Dahobbs 17444]

2 minutes ago, Gil Bang said:

or dogs with bees in their mouths, and when they bark they shoot bees at you

And the bees have sharks on them... With laser beams!

[Ghost of LL 15486]

Fuck yeah. Call him a crook to his fucking face. We’re done taking shit from these criminals.


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[NameAlreadyInUse 5106]

8 hours ago, Wulaw Horn said:

No. Not opposed to it in that sense (not trying to take it away from you) opposed to it in the sense that if someone says what do you want to eat- Mexican, Italian, Chinese, Sushi, or barbecue the answer will never be barbecue.  The answer is only barbecue if the question is- do you want to try that new Indian restaurant or barbecue- then I will get barbecue and order a chopped baker or something and smother cheese and sour cream and butter and sauce on said chopped baker so as to negate the dryness of the barbecue. But I'm not going to make a big issue of it or anything.  

This is a man who gets his BBQ from dickie’s. BBQ properly prepared is not dry and does not need sauce. 

Chorizo is pork and grease and vinegar and spices and delicious. 
 

Also that sunset valley curling center is a good bar now but they could never get the permits to actually build the curling center and I think they finally gave up last year. However Winston’s Jerk Chicken trick sits on that property and his jerk chicken and chicken curry are both pretty great. 
 

Finally GOLL is 100% right about ORD. There is no worse airport in the US to be stuck for long periods unless you flew in via international first class on United, then the Polaris lounge is top fucking notch. There is not one other single redeeming quality to that shitshow of an airport.