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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

mitchell on movies mmxx: “I watched the new Borat movie last night. It’s genuinely crack-me-up funny in several places. Also super awkward and kind…” Oct 24, 10:45
mitchell on Last Exit from Autocracy: “I just wanted you to know you weren’t alone in reading it. I honestly and truly have nothing to say.…” Oct 24, 10:34
Reid on Was the Trump-Russia Investigation a Hoax?: “Repository of those who dismiss Trump-Russia investigation, and make light of Trump and his campaign’s activity with regard to Russia…” Oct 24, 09:46
Reid on Last Exit from Autocracy: “To what extent do you agree with it? And do you think it’s too hyperbolic?” Oct 23, 23:28
Reid on The Fate of Our Nation May Rest on Our Ability to Talk About White Grievance (Draft): “My wife has the gift of premonition. Last night she dreamed that Federal squads were in our home seizing guns,…” Oct 23, 23:25
mitchell on Last Exit from Autocracy: “Yeah I read this a couple of days ago. I don’t really have anything to say about it.” Oct 23, 23:20
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Thread from Rich Hasen, a UC Irvine law professor whose expertise is on election law regarding Leonard Leo, one of…” Oct 23, 21:39
Reid on Last Exit from Autocracy: “Apropos for this thread: "I worked at the State Department…. as a senior adviser to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo.…” Oct 23, 20:40
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Yeah, I got my wish, but I wish I still didn’t have a bad taste in my mouth. I really…” Oct 23, 16:06
Don on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “You got your wish because Ant Brown signed with the Bucs, I read. Like the Bucs need any more receivers.…” Oct 23, 15:48
Reid on Russell Wilson Thread (2017-): “The best of @DangeRussWilson ⭐️ Check out his 10 best plays vs. the Cardinals. Watch more Seahawks highlights on NFL…” Oct 23, 15:35
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “Yeah, I wasn’t clear,and I think that’s because my thinking was a muddle as well. Specifically, I’m thinking about some…” Oct 23, 15:31
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “But you made the reference to Lamar not having to be good if the defense is dominant, which is why…” Oct 23, 15:14
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “By “dominant” I mean great, which I distinguish from all-time great–e.g., 2000 Ravens, 2013 Seahawks, 2015 Broncos, 1985 Bears, etc.)…” Oct 23, 14:46
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “I’m genuinely relieved that AB’s not going to the Hawks, even if he helps an team the Hawks might have…” Oct 23, 14:35
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “I guess depending on what you mean by dominant. I took it to mean, a defense that can carry a…” Oct 23, 14:25
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Trump issues sweeping order for tens of thousands of career federal employees to lose civil service protections from WaPo President…” Oct 23, 14:19
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “I just mean even if the Ravens are the best defense in the league, they are still going to be…” Oct 23, 14:09
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “I just mean even if the Ravens are the best defense in the league, they are still going to be…” Oct 23, 13:31
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “…but dominant seems a few steps up from best in the league this year. Do you mean defenses or teams…” Oct 23, 12:05
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “Yeah I know you were saying with Ngakoue the Ravens could be dominant, and not now, but based on that…” Oct 23, 11:31
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “To be clear, I’m not saying the Ravens defense has been dominant. I’m saying they could be dominant with the…” Oct 23, 10:48
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “Except for a careless INT, I thought Wentz did well, considering the OL was shaky, and his weapons are extremely…” Oct 23, 10:36
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “The Ravens should be in the top tier with the Chiefs, even though their run game doesn’t seem as good.…” Oct 23, 08:38
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “I watched the ending and Wentz was great. I’m guessing by the fact the Eagles didn’t score much until the…” Oct 23, 08:29
Reid on 2020 Presidential and VP Debates: “Random thoughts on last night’s debate A response to WaPo’s front page headline: “Trump, Biden share widely different visions, in…” Oct 23, 05:10
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “Giants-Eagles Both OLs seemed to struggle in this game, maybe a bit more in the run game as well. But…” Oct 22, 20:15
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 7: “Sun Steelers-Titans Cowboys-Washington Bills-Jets Panthers-Saints Packers-Texans Browns-Bengals Lions-Falcons Buccaneers-Raiders Jaguars-Chargers 49ers-Patriots Chiefs-Broncos Seahawks-Cardinals Mon Bears-Rams Power Rankings 1st Tier Chiefs…” Oct 22, 17:16
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL Regular Season: “Vikings will receive a 2021 third-round pick and a conditional fifth-round pick in 2022 for trading Yannick Ngakoue to Ravens…” Oct 22, 07:36
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Trump walks out of a 60 Minutes interview a few days ago I believe he claimed it was unfair, and…” Oct 22, 06:21
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “A message regarding the next two weeks….check that, the next two or three months. Articles that provide “seat belts:” How…” Oct 22, 05:40
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (7): “The president of the United States really really wants his political opponents investigated and arrested, he can’t be more clear…” Oct 21, 18:26
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “I don’t know who to give the most credit when Reich was there. The roster, including injuries, makes this really…” Oct 21, 17:24
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “What about Reich in Philly or do you give most of that credit to Pederson and/or Wentz? I could be…” Oct 21, 15:22
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “This short endorsement for Joe Biden by Mel Brooks, of all people, is kind of remarkable on several levels. Unfortunately…” Oct 21, 06:47
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “You’re speaking in general about Reich’s offense, not just this year, right? Keeping teams off balance is not something that…” Oct 20, 20:08
Reid on The Best Chance to Protect and Preserve U.S. Democracy Might Be Closing Fast: “Republicans, it’s time to choose between autocracy and a republic WaPo op-ed by Lincoln Project founders Never before in U.S.…” Oct 20, 19:42
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (2): “One thing I feared about the most, with regard to the consequences of Trump’s immigration policy. it’s hard to find…” Oct 20, 19:02
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “I just see Reich’s offense like I do Shanahan or McVay. When it’s clicking it seems like the defense is…” Oct 20, 18:55
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Trump explains why he attacks the press While Trump attacks Lesley Stahl before his 60 Minutes interview airs, a reminder…” Oct 20, 18:40
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Trump Records Shed New Light on Chinese Business Pursuits from the NYT And it turns out that China is one…” Oct 20, 18:30
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “You didn’t think the Titans looked good against the Bills and Texans, particularly on offense? Their offense, and Tannehill, look…” Oct 20, 18:20
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Which is why when you see these QBs get rid of the ball quickly, they look good. Once they have…” Oct 20, 18:04
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “That Vrabel tweet is super funny. I don’t think Vrabel’s team looks outstanding or exceptional when they play. I like…” Oct 20, 14:05
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “I think both Goff and Garoppolo are both “two-read” guys. I made up the term “two-read”. haha But both guys…” Oct 20, 13:54
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “How many passes did Garappolo throw in the first half, particularly those beyond 10 yards, or even beyond the line…” Oct 20, 06:44
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “From what I remember, the Panthers looked pretty good overall, but Bridgewater played more like a backup. They might be…” Oct 20, 06:39
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Yeah, Rivers was a reference to the Colts. The Steelers are looking pretty good, but they haven’t played a lot…” Oct 20, 06:38
mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Every NFL QB can have one of those games where he finds a groove, everything clicks, and he hits all…” Oct 20, 00:39
mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “I wish I got to see the Panthers-Bears game. I did read the box score though. D. J. Moore: 5…” Oct 20, 00:35
mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Are you talking about Philip Rivers? I was confused at first but I looked at the Steelers roster and they…” Oct 20, 00:27
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Cardinals-Cowboys The story of the first half: two fumbles by Zeke and a dropped TD by Gallup. If you take…” Oct 19, 19:10
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Chiefs-Bills Both defenses start off geared to stop the passing game, almost indifferent to the run game. Then both teams…” Oct 19, 16:35
Reid on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “The airwaves seems analogous to the internet, while CBS, for example, is analogous to Twitter. The government makes rules/regulates what…” Oct 19, 13:35
mitchell on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “It doesn’t seem to matter to you that the government owns the airwaves and therefore has implicit authority in that…” Oct 19, 10:46
Reid on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “It’s a different framework for decision-making entirely. But is this appropriate? I would be surprised if the rationale and justification…” Oct 19, 09:55
mitchell on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “Broadcast TV and radio stations have a federal mandate to serve the public interest in ways that are (loosely) spelled…” Oct 19, 09:39
Reid on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “I ran political advertising for Twitter. It’s time for platforms to mute Trump. WaPo op-ed by Peter Greenberger The platforms…” Oct 19, 06:48
Reid on Trump: Authoritarian Thread: “How often has Trump expressed importance of democracy and important components of democracy? It would be interesting if someone analyzed…” Oct 18, 21:18
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Rams-49ers (Cheering for the Niners) 49ers ran over the Rams on the first drive. Goff and the passing attack of…” Oct 18, 20:12
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Patriots-Broncos Broncos played good defense and had a nice balanced attacked. Lock almost lost the game with two late picks.…” Oct 18, 17:27
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Packers-Buccaneers Packers seem to be in good control early on, on both sides of the ball. Then a rare pick…” Oct 18, 16:07
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Vikings-Falcons After the Cousins 3rd INT, I stopped watching. The Falcons defense came out on fire, I thought. I thought…” Oct 18, 14:57
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Texans-Titans This game kinda reminded me of the Vikings-Seahawks, where the Titans, as a run first team was in control…” Oct 18, 14:31
Reid on Music 2020: “I came about this yacht rock playlist by Questlove. The backstory is that he and Anthony Bourdain would argue about…” Oct 18, 12:00
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (7): “I don’t know where the bottom is on this. Fox News (Maria Bartiromo) and Senator Ron Johnson not only aiding…” Oct 18, 08:29
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Welp, at least the NFL made it to week 5 without many cancellations. I saw the following tweet and–“And the…” Oct 17, 14:00
Reid on Information Warfare in 2020 Presidential Election: “Giuliani’s crazed looked here matches the contents of what he says in the article. Bookmark this interview with Giuliani for…” Oct 17, 13:11
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “I think the recklessness is where the Favre comparison comes in for me. But the better comparison is a young…” Oct 17, 12:02
Reid on movies mmxx: “I wonder if I’ve seen anything else Lynn Chen’s been in. (Thanks for pointing out the error; I made the…” Oct 17, 11:54
Reid on Information Warfare in 2020 Presidential Election: “These days I feel more uncertain about the way people think about news and political coverage, and it really feels…” Oct 17, 11:45
mitchell on movies mmxx: “I’m trying to see everything Lynn Chen (no terminal E on Lynn) is in, so these have been on my…” Oct 17, 11:31
Reid on movies mmxx: “I Will Make You Mine (2020) Dir. Lynn Chen Starring: Lynn Chen, Yea-Ming Chen, Ayako Fujitani, Goh Nakamura 72/100 **…” Oct 17, 11:25
mitchell on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “Everyone makes the Favre comparison, but people don’t mention that, given Allen’s build and athleticism, his unpredictability and wildness can…” Oct 17, 11:11
mitchell on Information Warfare in 2020 Presidential Election: “I’m surprised you’re using the thread reader app. Did you request the first unroll or did someone get there ahead…” Oct 17, 11:00
Reid on movies mmxx: “Mr. Tornado (2020) This was an episode on PBS’s American Experience. The feature is on Tetsuya “Ted” Fujita, a Japanese-American…” Oct 17, 10:22
Reid on Information Warfare in 2020 Presidential Election: “One big concern I have is that publicity, including asking Biden questions, helps achieve the goal of politically damaging Biden–even…” Oct 17, 09:22
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (7): “Just checking back in to see if it’s “another time” yet…No? We’re just going remain totally silent on the attempted…” Oct 17, 08:29
Reid on Should Congress Regulate Social Media Platforms?: “Even if one doesn’t believe social media companies like Facebook, twitter, et al., should be regulated, this status quo seems…” Oct 16, 18:26
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “It does not matter what Trump says to "clarify" or even "double down" about QAnon or white supremacy. His followers…” Oct 16, 15:01
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Good leaders take responsibility. That’s just a basic part of good leadership. #BlameTrump is trending #1 in America. RETWEET to…” Oct 16, 14:32
Reid on Republicans, Conservatives, Military Personnel, Etc. Against Trump: “Dept. of Justice Attorney’s resigning in protest Commentary: I won’t work in Attorney General William Barr’s Justice Department any longer…” Oct 16, 06:30
Reid on Trump: Russia Investigation (4): “This strongly suggests collusion between Trump (via Giuliani) and Russia has been going on since December 2019. White House was…” Oct 15, 20:17
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “Oops. I actually didn’t read the tweet carefully I thought he was talking about the Vikings game. I think that…” Oct 15, 19:31
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (8): “In one of the clips above, I believe Miles Taylor mentions that he heard Trump say he didn’t want to…” Oct 15, 19:24
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “Is this not a joke? Down by 5 with 20 second left would leave only one choice? What am I…” Oct 15, 19:20
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “What the Rush to Confirm Amy Coney Barrett Is Really About from theAtlantic With the NYT op-ed and Senator Whitehouse’s…” Oct 15, 19:16
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Congressional Republicans are going to find ways to say they never really liked or supported Trump That’s what Amanda Carpenter,…” Oct 15, 18:55
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (8): “Here’s video of Trump refusing to denounce QAnon at the NBC town hall pic.twitter.com/BmSHGYSlxO— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 16, 2020…” Oct 15, 18:24
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “I think analytics has value, but doesn’t seem like a poor use of it? If it's 4th & goal with…” Oct 15, 18:19
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “LeVeon Bell to the Chiefs. I didn’t see anyone recommend he go to the Colts. To me that was a…” Oct 15, 18:11
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Is your stance that Goff is more reliable and/or a better QB than Tannehill, Brady, and Lamar? No, I wouldn’t…” Oct 15, 17:15
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Is your stance that Goff is more reliable and/or a better QB than Tannehill, Brady, and Lamar? It’s not super…” Oct 15, 13:23
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “Yeah, the way the Bills played against the Titans isn’t different from how they’ve been playing. (Had I known this,…” Oct 15, 07:27
Don on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “I saw maybe half or a little more than half of the game. From what I saw this year of…” Oct 15, 06:33
Reid on Journal During the Trump Regime (9): “Comments today from Senator Whitehouse: I think what Senator Whitehouse is saying is really important to consider. At the same…” Oct 14, 21:38
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “Don, Did you watch the whole game? If so, did you think the Bills were too one-dimensional/overpassing?” Oct 14, 19:03
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “Power Rankings 1st Tier Chiefs, Rams Packers Seahawks, Patriots, Vikings, Titans, Ravens, Buccaneers The gap between the Chiefs and the…” Oct 14, 19:02
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 6: “2020-2021 NFL: Week 6 Sun Texans-Titans Ravens-Eagles Falcons-Vikings Browns-Steelers Bengals-Colts Lions-Jaguars Bears-Panthers Washington-Giants Broncos-Patriots Jets-Dolphins Packers-Buccaneers Rams-49ers Mon Chiefs-Bills Cardinals-Cowboys” Oct 14, 19:01
Reid on 2020-2021 NFL: Week 5: “You’re right, but there are other factors besides the way the teams are playing that are more important, or maybe…” Oct 14, 18:52

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