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Tag: current events

2018: What Are You Reading?

January 22, 2018January 22, 2018

I didn’t read much in 2017. Hopefully, that changes in 2018.

Written by: Reid

recent idiocy

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 The Fate of Our Nation May Rest on Our Ability to Talk About White Grievance (Draft): “Update: 1/11/21 Sean Hannity & Tucker Carlson: “You don’t understand the pain these men are feeling.”Me: “The pain that made…” Jan 11, 05:50
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
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Bears-Saints I thought the Bears made a good showing, especially on defense. Even Trubisky did a decent job. (Mims dropping…” Jan 10, 17:29
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “This is how it’s supposed to look now. #OnThisDay 2017: President @BarackObama gave his farewell address."In 10 days, the world…” Jan 10, 13:45
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Ravens-Titans Good game. I thought the Titans defense did a solid job. Jackson played well for the most part, except…” Jan 10, 13:28
Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “Innervisions (1973, Stevie Wonder) (Bonus edition) Many years ago, I had heard several jazz musicians cite this album as an…” Jan 10, 12:02
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “You don’t think Russ would play at a high level for another 5 years, possibly 7? With Parker, I actually…” Jan 10, 10:11
Don on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Russ in his late 30’s would be your pick? 7 years from now he is 40? Parker? I don’t think…” Jan 10, 09:44
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Why Vice-President Pence is angry (Note: I’m moving this from the post describing the mobbing of the Capitol.) Looks like…” Jan 10, 09:04
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I don’t fully trust this offense, but they looked good. Brady can have some bad throws. (#14, forget his last…” Jan 10, 08:55
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I would normally say Russ, but the way he played this year, particularly the second half, and after yesterday, gives…” Jan 10, 08:53
Don on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I heard AB has really turned it on in the last few weeks, but don’t count me in as a…” Jan 10, 07:19
Don on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Outside of Mahomes or for you maybe even including Mahomes, if you had to take a QB for the next…” Jan 10, 07:13
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “The thing is, the Rams ran the ball fairly well and controlled the clock. I’m not a fan of Goff,…” Jan 9, 20:13
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “WFT-Buccaneers Man, Heineke played a heck of a game. The Bucs offense looked good.” Jan 9, 20:10
Don on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Goff was horrible too. I would say he wasn’t in shape to play, but Wolford got injured. Akers and Kupp…” Jan 9, 18:50
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I can’t really remember the last two minutes, so I can’t really comment. Overall, though, I thought I Reich did…” Jan 9, 17:30
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Rams-Seahawks Seahawks offense is broken. They were putrid. It seemed like the Rams only had 3 D-linemen at times. I’ve…” Jan 9, 16:43
Don on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “I thought the way the Colts handled the last couple minutes wasn’t great. They had over two minutes to just…” Jan 9, 16:31
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Colts-Bills First half, both teams look really good, and both playing well for the most part. Rivers passing and the…” Jan 9, 14:32
Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “I listened to Pet Sounds, but I’m going to wait until I focus on the lyrics before commenting further. I’m…” Jan 9, 13:42
Reid on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “I wanted to comment on the discussion that occurred in this thread: Twitter banning Trump is a good moment to…” Jan 9, 08:05
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “Side note: DeShaun Watson trade talk I doubt there is any substance to this, but it’s fun to think about…” Jan 9, 07:44
Reid on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “Besides the Super Bowls, I haven’t watched a live game in a long time. That’ll probably be the case going…” Jan 9, 07:32
mitchell on Great Albums on a Saturday Morning: “What are you listening to this Saturday? Or will you be like the rest of the nation and watch the…” Jan 8, 22:30
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Did Trump go beyond inciting the mob that flooded into the Capitol building? News is coming in to suggest the…” Jan 8, 17:45
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Update: 1/11/2021 Examples of inciting the mob 1/11/2021 Trump laid the groundwork long before January 6.We've created a highly detailed…” Jan 8, 17:30
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Social media companies expels Trump and far right groups Over the last 24 hours:-Facebook indefinitely suspends Donald Trump-Apple threatens to…” Jan 8, 16:01
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Playoffs: Wildcard Round: “QBs in the playoffs The QBs in the playoffs are an interesting topic. For example, I’m only truly confident about…” Jan 8, 12:47
Reid on Conservatives Debate About Social Media and the Public Square: “Here are some of the problems I see with McCormack’s response: 1. Many Americans believe abortion is murder and keeping…” Jan 7, 21:37
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Updated 1/8/21What happened to the security at the Capitol? Count me as one who has question about this. I haven’t…” Jan 7, 20:07
Reid on One Possible Way of Solving the Information Crisis: “Moving this from the “Interregnum” thread, because I think it’s more relevant here. Specifically, the TV show thing could help…” Jan 7, 07:26
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Updated 1/11/21 Was the mob storming the Capitol the final straw for Republicans? Given the responses I’ve seen this question…” Jan 7, 07:08
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “How to treat potential congressional Trump defectors Here’s the post that made me think of this: This massive backpedaling from…” Jan 6, 18:58
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 17: ““He deserves to play” is a bad reason–it’s kinda dumb, and it sounds bogus. If Peterson said, “Hurts was struggling…” Jan 6, 18:10
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 17: “I think it wouldn’t have become an issue if the Eagles started Sudfeld. A guy, who I believe, never took…” Jan 6, 17:55
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (10)–Interregnum: “Updated: Some Cabinet members contemplating invoking the 25th Amendment to remove Trump That’s what’s being reported by CBS News: CBS…” Jan 6, 17:33

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