That comment by Nunes is fairly indicative of they whole problem with politics today. Let’s look at the statement. He basically says that some Trump associates were picked up on surveillence as secondary sources. Well duh. If you are talking to people from other countries US citizens are likely to be picked up in these incidental ways, that’s why the rules against unmasking the US participant who wasn’t a target are so strict. Secondly, most of these intercept are totally benign, meaning it’s just normal business. So the fact that someone is picked up can be totally innocent. This in no way vindicates Trump’s claim of being a target of surveillence. It is also being blown completely out of proportion by the news media on both sides. Each side is trying to have an “gotcha” moment instead of doing their jobs.
It was interesting on the Sunday talk shows that CBS (I think) had a piece on just how polarized congress had become. Where there use to be some overlap in both houses over the past few years each side has withdrawn to the point that it is virtually impossible to have any kind of bipartisian agreement.
It was very interesting to hear Ezekiel Emmanuel complaining that the Republicans hadn’t brought any democrats into the process, consider how the Obama administration failed to do so in the first place.
@ Kiyi-ute, I carry a sidearm because for the last twenty years I’ve sent a lot of people to places they didn’t want to go. I’ve been in a lot of places that most here wouldn’t want to go. Many of those people that I sent away have made threats towards me and my life. 95% of them were just idle threats. It’s those 5% I am wary of. If you were to meet me in public you’d never know I was carrying.
When you’ve dealt with some of the crazies I used to deal with it’s prudent to take PERSEC seriously. I have five friends that are retired LEO’s as well. We all still carry because you just never know when you may run into one of these individuals or one of their associates.
Carrying a lethal weapon is not a decision to make lightly. If you carry with the mindset that you are going to prevent a crime like the theater or night club shootings you have the wrong mindset. My sidearm is my LAST resort, not my first.
Regardless of what happened, it is possible that was Collette’s last competitive basketball game, given his history of concussions and significant headbangs. They seem to be more frequent. That would concern me if I were in his place. I prefer a normal headache free life rather than risk what for repetitive head trauma that is associated with significant long term risk.
I have been a long term lurker on UFN, now I would like to be a little more active here. Here is an article I hadn’t seen on this forum yet. Interesting notes on non-athletic benefits that also go along with PAC 12 membership:
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“Aside from athletics, there’s a belief within the institution that the conference connection yields benefits in the classroom too. The university is now aligned in the same region of some of the top institutions in the western U.S.
Being part of a major, Power 5 conference like the Pac-12 is an important factor in recruiting some faculty, sometimes even ones who are not personally hugely invested in athletic competitions,” University of Utah president David Pershing wrote in an email to KSL.com. “Faculty stars want to be associated with schools like Stanford, UCLA, USC, Washington, etc.”
Meh. Corporate media owned by Saudi Arabia and other oil gazillionaires with political ambitions. Explain reformers like Ayaan Hirsi Ali under constant death threat for speaking out against islam, and others like her.
And explain all the non-integrated colonies all over Europe and the associated crime and attacks. Explain the insistence on halal whatever food in schools and stores (separation of church and state, anyone?).
No thanks, Saudi Arabia can take in the refugees, they have a lot more money anyway. Or you can if you like, rent them a place next door to you with your own money. Fine by me. But if they commit crimes, it’s on you as their sponsor.
Solution to Bringing Down Costs of Homelessness
The above was from Malcom Gladwell, the Author of, “Tipping Point” and several other great books. He basically states that the costs of homelssness can be significantly decreased by working with the few that had been on the streets the longest. If you give them a place to stay(not in your home) and provide extra help with their needs it will dramatically decrease the costs associated with them going to the hospital due to all of the medical needs the longterm homeless seem to have. Interesting read if you have a spare 15 minutes.
I’m going to try to keep this as civil as possible. Chris’s wish was to be cremated with no funeral, viewing or ceremony other than an informal celebration of his life which is happening on Saturday. His brothers and sisters are covering the full cost of the cremation and other costs associated with his death. If you have a desire to help the family with this cost may I strongly suggest that your donation be made directly to Jenkins Mortuary in Murray or to Chris’s sisters and brothers directly rather than through any crowdfunding website that you might find a memorial fund set up?
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At Tennessee Not sure if that is a step up down or a lateral move.
I respect the hell out of him. He did it the right way (for the most part), and has generally been a classy guy on and off the field.
I think it might just be annoying Patriots fans that have made it impossible for me to like anything associated with that organization.
Edit: There is one notable exemption, I have a soft spot for Gronkowski.
The hard part is that Utah cannot compete with the other “advantages” associated with these powerhouse schools. Yes, Utah has started an upward trend in football, but its the other intangibles that USC can offer that really make it difficult to keep these kids in state. I was listening to sports radio yesterday and the individual mentioned that football aside, some of these schools have in-depth networks to support kids who don’t make it to the NFL. So aside from the national prestige that comes from playing for schools like USC, you are also competing against schools with much deeper pockets and better support systems.
The fact that the Utes have pulled the kids they have, speaks volumes to the recruiting wizardry that Kyle and his staff employ. Given the losses we’ve had, I’m still pretty stoked at the class Kyle has won.
