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  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: ““This is not who we are.” That’s a phrase I often heard in response to some awful words or actions…” Jan 19, 10:03
  • Reid on 2021-2022 NFL Offseason Thread: “Coaches carousel Jacksonville Jaguars: Urban Meyer L.A. Chargers: Brandon Staley New York Jets: Robert Saleh Atlanta Falcons: Arthur Smith Seattle…” Jan 19, 07:45
  • mitchell on music mmxxi: “I got it wrong. “That’s Life” is his 2021 single. His 2020 album is First Rose of Spring and it’s…” Jan 18, 23:16
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “The Bucs OL did perform fairly well–better than I’ve seen in some of the other games. For me, if they…” Jan 18, 21:20
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “I vaguely knew Clinton was sampled and popular among some musicians–this prompted me to check out his music initially. I…” Jan 18, 21:15
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “I’m disappointed to hear that he doesn’t have such an album. I was hoping one existed, but just wasn’t on…” Jan 18, 21:11
  • mitchell on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “It’s just an utterly different sound. It would be several more albums before U2 returned to the sound of The…” Jan 18, 19:19
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “I didn’t think any of the games this weekend was especially good, and Sunday was especially not very interesting for…” Jan 18, 19:14
  • mitchell on music mmxxi: “Yeah isn’t it weird how a guy whose work is sampled by so many artists has never really put together…” Jan 18, 19:05
  • mitchell on music mmxxi: “No, but I agree that’s when he sounds the best, especially in his later years. Have you heard his 2020…” Jan 18, 19:02
  • mitchell on reading mmxxi: “The List of Things That Will Not Change by Rebecca Stead (2020) My rating: 3 of 5 stars When Bea’s…” Jan 18, 17:13
  • Reid on Coronavirus–COVID-19: “As current epidemic surge peaks, we may see 3-4 weeks of declines in new cases but then new variant will…” Jan 18, 16:56
  • Reid on movies mmxxi: “The Trial of the Chicago 7 (2020) Dir. Aaron Sorkin 69/100 This based on an actual trial of seven people,…” Jan 18, 16:12
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “The mood for R&B/funk continued so I listened to George Clinton’s Computer Games (1982). I listened to Clinton’s music many…” Jan 18, 12:02
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “I don’t usually complain about officiating, but I was annoyed at this call: Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen won't be suspended…” Jan 18, 09:37
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “I think “outside the tackle” has ambiguity. “Off tackle” is another term (which I don’t hear much now), but I…” Jan 18, 08:12
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “I feel like the run option plays in which Lamar runs up the middle, if he hands it off to…” Jan 18, 06:53
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “I was in a EWF mood, specifically, and a funk mood more broadly. I don’t think I’ve listened to entire…” Jan 17, 20:15
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Buccaneers-Saints Turnovers kill the Saints. I don’t know if Father Time really is at play, but I mention age as…” Jan 17, 19:20
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Huh. You’re perception of “ground-and-pound” made me check the stats. That second possession was actually 14 plays, 9 were runs.…” Jan 17, 18:27
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Browns-Chiefs The only two things that come to mind is the two turnovers. I feel like that was the ball…” Jan 17, 16:39
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “I didn’t think Green Bay was ground and pounding it. In fact they seem to pass more than they ran…” Jan 17, 16:18
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “In keeping with the AWOL theme, this time regarding handling the pandemic Thread: Last night, I received disturbing news, confirmed…” Jan 17, 08:20
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “The Packer run game has been a factor all year, but they never played in a ground-and-pound style, at least…” Jan 17, 07:58
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Packers, Rams – The Rams defense was okay overall, but they couldn’t get off the field in the first half.…” Jan 17, 06:54
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Other thoughts: I assumed the Ravens passing game would be solid through most of the game. That’s the impression I…” Jan 16, 20:29
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Ravens-Bills (Note: I’m cheering for the Ravens.) Man, the Ravens ST is hurting them (missed 2 FG, bad punt). To…” Jan 16, 19:41
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Rams-Packers I was surprised at how much Aaron Rodgers handed off the ball in the first half. That surprised me…” Jan 16, 18:45
  • Reid on Music 2020: “I wanted to expand on the last point I made in the OP: But a specific performance is also less…” Jan 16, 17:32
  • Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “I was more in the jazz mood this morning, but then I looked for an rock/pop album (or non-jazz music).…” Jan 16, 16:30
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “I once heard a Fresh Air interview with Willie Nelson where Nelson sang some songs, accompanied by his guitar. I…” Jan 16, 15:24
  • Reid on The Fate of Our Nation May Rest on Our Ability to Talk About White Grievance (Draft): “Update: 1/16/21 Sean Hannity & Tucker Carlson: “You don’t understand the pain these men are feeling.”Me: “The pain that made…” Jan 16, 14:16
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “I’m in a John Scofield mood now. “Sco” is a jazz guitarist. If someone asked me 80’s jazz musicians with…” Jan 16, 10:06
  • Reid on Three Problems America Needs to Solve in Order to Survive as a Nation (Revised): “Before I start, I want to post a tweet that got me thinking about this topic again: We face an…” Jan 16, 08:39
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “For example if the Steelers won, the Chiefs would be playing the Ravens and if Seattle won, the Pack would…” Jan 16, 07:40
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “I think both number 1 seeds got great match-ups. For example if the Steelers won, the Chiefs would be playing…” Jan 16, 07:06
  • Reid on music mmxxi: “I’ve been thinking a little more about the essence of rock n’ roll and how I distinguish this from rock.…” Jan 15, 18:27
  • Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “I liked the first 70 seconds, but after that I said, “Hmmm,” in a different way than I think you…” Jan 15, 18:07
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Playoffs–Divisional Round: “Rams-Packers Rams are hobbled at QB. If they win that would be an accomplishment. I’m guessing the Packers have to…” Jan 15, 16:11
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Just to put a finer point on it: a week after an insurrection incited by lies about the election, the…” Jan 15, 15:53
  • Reid on Restaurants (2021): “If I recall correctly, the meat was pretty tender.” Jan 15, 14:53
  • mitchell on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “The Joshua Tree is their best album for sure (okay, not for SURE, since our classmate Derek thinks it’s the…” Jan 15, 09:21
  • Don on Restaurants (2021): “After your comment on oily soup, I went to look at the pictures on Yelp. The beef noodle soup is…” Jan 15, 07:13
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Update: 1/15/21, 5:35 AM Right-Wing Embrace Of Conspiracy Is ‘Mass Radicalization,’ Experts Warn report from NPR–written on 12/15/20. (Note: Originally…” Jan 15, 05:36
  • Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “By “best band in that sub-genre,” are you talking about 80s-90s rock? Or are you talking about the new-wave/post-punk of…” Jan 14, 21:52
  • Reid on Restaurants (2021): “Fooki (Pearl Kai) I thought I posted this, but I guess not. I believe this is a Taiwanese restaurant, known…” Jan 14, 18:36
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Prominent Christians defending Trump makes me sad Franklin Graham: This full post by @Franklin_Graham comparing the Republicans who voted to…” Jan 14, 18:16
  • Reid on Russell Wilson Thread (2017-): “After listening to a long interview with Russ, I feel like he was a big part of the offense’s problem–specifically,…” Jan 14, 18:07
  • Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “We’ve talked before about the Stones, but my opinion of them is changing! I must confess something that is a…” Jan 14, 17:47
  • Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “I think you said some interesting things. Basically, some songs function as a part of a whole–basically a musical suite.…” Jan 14, 17:23
  • Reid on reading mmxxi: “No, I misread your post. When you said that you’ve only read two books by Mitchell, I thought you mean…” Jan 14, 06:38
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Updated 1/14/21,6:29 AM I’m worried about more violence in the next week, and beyond (Note: post original written on 1/12/21,…” Jan 14, 06:29
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Consider using the following lens to examine Trump’s actions since the election Ben-Ghiat is a historian who studies authoritarians. She…” Jan 14, 06:15
  • mitchell on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “I don’t think I have anything to say about listening to albums vs. listening to individual songs you wouldn’t already…” Jan 14, 00:47
  • mitchell on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “I kinda think of the Stones and U2 in a similar way, except U2 was more 80’s and 90’s version…” Jan 13, 23:53
  • mitchell on reading mmxxi: “Cloud Atlas. Sorry; I guess I wasn’t clear about that.” Jan 13, 23:20
  • mitchell on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “We’ve been around and around on the Stones so I won’t go back to it right now. I’m encouraged by…” Jan 13, 23:19
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I forgot to say that I was kind of impressed with Manti Teo, as I’ve always been kind of impressed…” Jan 13, 23:07
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Trump is the only POTUS to be impeached twice Crow is right. Numerous House Rs have received death threats in…” Jan 13, 19:03
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “That being said though, when the Chiefs or even Seahawks this year run from the spread, it’s not like I…” Jan 13, 18:05
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I think the issue isn’t just Jerry’s public pronouncements, but his influence behind the scenes. I don’t get the sense…” Jan 13, 17:59
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I tend to agree with you, that running from the shot gun or spread isn’t as good. That being said…” Jan 13, 09:22
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I was replying more to Mitchell’s question in terms of Jerry Jones and his involvement in the defense. Jerry does…” Jan 13, 08:21
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Marrying the run and pass from the shot-gun is fine–although I prefer the more running from under center, as I…” Jan 13, 07:51
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Diggs looked good, too, in my opinion. Yeah, they got burned, but what stood out more was the bad run…” Jan 13, 07:41
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “In terms of drafting, my sense is that Jerry hasn’t refrained from meddling. Stephen Jones and their scouts seem to…” Jan 13, 07:33
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “They need at least one good pass-catching playmaker on offense (besides the QB). Someone equivalent to Edelman. If they can…” Jan 13, 07:23
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I wasn’t being overly critical of Goff, and was trying to say his injury was the cause of his horrible…” Jan 13, 06:58
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Most teams now “marry” the run and passing game out of passing formations, which might be running from shot gun…” Jan 13, 06:47
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I’m surprised that you thought the Cowboys secondary has possibly more than solid talent after this past season. I agree…” Jan 13, 06:39
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “The Cowboys spent their highest draft pick on a defense player three of the last four years and probably would…” Jan 13, 06:31
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “When do you think the Pats will be good again? They will have to play the Bills and Dolphins twice…” Jan 13, 06:25
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Seahawks fire Brian Schottenheimer I feel some relief with this move. If the Hawks shifted back to a more run-based…” Jan 12, 17:43
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “He should definitely consider retiring. Or, they should switch to a more run based offense. They’ve got the OL, and…” Jan 12, 17:30
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “A part of me feels like Young and the entire pass rush was a tad overrated. I’ve seen games where…” Jan 12, 17:29
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Broken thumb–which is even more significant, if you ask me.” Jan 12, 17:21
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “What the heck? That whole section was deleted for some reason. Brady, Brees, Rivers, and Roethlisberger were the names I…” Jan 12, 17:15
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Staying with Wentz is probably better for the team. (By the way, if there was a fallout between Wentz and…” Jan 12, 17:11
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I think it’s pretty hard to find the exceptional backs, particularly in the mid to late rounds. But I think…” Jan 12, 17:07
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Don, I’ll put it this way: I would have been happy if the Raiders got Quinn–I definitely prefer him over…” Jan 12, 17:02
  • Reid on reading mmxxi: “Your description appeals to me. I like Mitchell’s prose, too, so I would seriously consider reading this. By the way,…” Jan 12, 16:52
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Roethlisberger found his groove for a while. It looked like the Steelers could come back, and I found myself unwillingly…” Jan 12, 16:13
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I watched nearly every Tampa Bay possession with my eyes on Chase Young. The guy’s lateral pursuit of running backs…” Jan 12, 16:11
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Wasn’t Goff playing with a broken finger on his throwing hand? I’m annoyed I missed the second half of this…” Jan 12, 16:05
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “It’s too early to make a ruling on Tua, as you both say, but heck yes: if you can get…” Jan 12, 16:02
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Did you change your mind about an “old guns” section and go with a new category instead? Trying to figure…” Jan 12, 15:52
  • mitchell on Hey, Check This Out! (2021): “There are a few stories like this out there these days. Reply All’s “super tech support” helped a woman find…” Jan 12, 15:45
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Don, do you know how involved the owner gets in the defense? I’m clueless, but I have this vibe that…” Jan 12, 15:42
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “The prevailing hypothesis seems to be that Rodgers has a good relationship with his coach, which I think took some…” Jan 12, 15:39
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “They’re saying that with Pederson fired, Wentz is likelier to stay. The next coach may have to agree to coach…” Jan 12, 15:36
  • mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I think this is true, but the question is how difficult is it to find “really good” running backs? If…” Jan 12, 15:32
  • mitchell on reading mmxxi: “Utopia Avenue by David Mitchell My rating: 4 of 5 stars David Mitchell wrote the singular Cloud Atlas, a novel…” Jan 12, 10:20
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Reid, What’s your take on Dann Quinn? He was great with Seattle but he had unbelievable talent and Carroll. His…” Jan 12, 10:04
  • Reid on Hey, Check This Out! (2021): “The premise for a good story? yo this is incredible https://t.co/dXbOVx7g4B pic.twitter.com/sOFR166jYB— Steadman™ (@AsteadWesley) January 12, 2021” Jan 12, 06:21
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Updated 1/12/21 Discussion and video of the mob breaking into the Capitol (Note: Post originally written on 1/6/21, 17:10) There…” Jan 12, 06:14
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 17: “I don’t know why, but I don’t really have strong feelings about the incident. On some level, if Pederson truly…” Jan 11, 19:42
  • Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 17: “Pederson is fired for his decision to pull Hurts in the fourth. I don’t think he should have lost his…” Jan 11, 13:20
  • Reid on Biden/Harris Transition Process: “National Security Team (I’m going to include positions that relate to national security, e.g., CIA director, etc.) On the nominee…” Jan 11, 07:05
  • Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Updated: 1/11/2021 Some Republicans opposing removing Trump via impeachment or 25th amendment Impeaching the President with just 12 days left…” Jan 11, 06:05
  • Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Browns-Steelers A disastrous start for the Steelers. The Steelers D didn’t look very good, too. The other playoff game that…” Jan 10, 19:00
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