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by Pruitt
Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:59 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Presidential Race
Replies: 6046
Views: 288067

Re: 2016 Presidential Race

How many damn times does this have to happen in history to learn? It's just so sickening that there's no fun spin to put on this latest spew out of the asshole's mouth. But the media will try to do it by putting it into the "Oh That Crazy Trump!" file. This is not just some strange policy...
by Pruitt
Fri Nov 20, 2015 4:52 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random
Replies: 8938
Views: 442144

Re: Random Thoughts About Thoughts Random

Dumbest thing I ever heard - the whole "don't wash ever" thing. Is the world now being run by 16 year old boys?

Who the hell wants to walk around smelling like crotch?
by Pruitt
Fri Nov 20, 2015 10:03 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 11
Replies: 62
Views: 2019

Re: NFL Week 11

There is no way if I weren't in pools that I would have stuck around for the completion of that crime against football. The last few minutes of the game were fairly entertaining, at least. True. Nantz really tried to keep the excitement going - how many times did he or Simms mention that Bortles ha...
by Pruitt
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:59 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Clickhole
Replies: 112
Views: 7338

Re: Clickhole

Brought to a grateful world by the folks at the Onion. All the celebrity news you never knew you wanted.

http://www.starwipe.com/
by Pruitt
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:50 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 11
Replies: 62
Views: 2019

Re: NFL Week 11

There is no way if I weren't in pools that I would have stuck around for the completion of that crime against football.
by Pruitt
Fri Nov 20, 2015 9:36 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Season 15-16
Replies: 413
Views: 23034

Re: NBA Season 15-16

This doesn't sound close to being right... unless the sample size is really small (10 or less). M&M had a couple of ridiculous stats this morning. So ridiculous I'm not sure they were correct, but I'm going to parrot them anyway. 1. Over the past [X] seasons (I missed the range getting into the ...
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 11:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 11
Replies: 62
Views: 2019

Re: NFL Week 11

degenerasian wrote:Titans needed to go for it on 4th and an inch. Youre 2-7 man!
Mularkey-ball!

And that late field goal by the Jags was similarly idiotic.
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015
Replies: 209
Views: 7569

Re: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015

howard 11-3
Moreta 10-4
Pruitt 8-6
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:18 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Presidential Race
Replies: 6046
Views: 288067

Re: 2016 Presidential Race

Alright, the Trump thing has officially worn thin. No more comments about liking that he's making a mockery of the electoral system, or that this is enjoyable to watch as a sort of performance art. Donald Trump would not rule out tracking Muslim Americans in a database or giving them “a special form...
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:12 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 30 years ago this week
Replies: 1
Views: 258

Re: 30 years ago this week

I'll never watch that clip again.

I remember that game - was out with my girlfriend at university, came home, put the game on and wondered why Theismann wasn't in. No problem - they ran the replay. I recall yelling.
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Godless III - Completing The Trinity
Replies: 2283
Views: 223227

Re: Godless III - Completing The Trinity

Dude, you think the good Bure is going to marry DJ Tanner? C'mon. Hockey hall of famer... Sister-in-law (brother's wife, not wife's sister)... Anal sex... A double reverse Marty Brodeur? OOOO Are we playing "Guess that Canadian Sex Act"? Is that a Rick Morranis? It's called a Robert Goulet.
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 4:06 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.
Replies: 3076
Views: 273560

Re: All threads are temporary. This one's about soccer.

AC Milan has a 16 year old starting in the net for them. http://www.si.com/planet-futbol/2015/11/18/gianluigi-donnarumma-ac-milan-buffon-juventus-serie-italy" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; That's awesome. Just showed this to my daughter the soccer fanatic who is 16 years a...
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:45 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Godless III - Completing The Trinity
Replies: 2283
Views: 223227

Re: Godless III - Completing The Trinity

Holy Fuck - made it to 3:00 in.

According to Ms. Bure, God is more than a scientist, he is also a relationship guru.

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Wonder if Pavel ever tries to convince her that anal would please God?
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:33 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Grantland
Replies: 579
Views: 37363

Re: Grantland

There's the president of the United States, and then there’s the person who happens to be the President of the United States. Bill Clinton served for eight years, but we were always more intrigued by Bill Clinton the Person—a magnetic charmer once described by Chris Rock as “a cool guy, like the pr...
by Pruitt
Thu Nov 19, 2015 5:32 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015
Replies: 209
Views: 7569

Re: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015

rex 11-2
howard 10-3
Pruitt 8-5
Shirley 6-7

#teamalex
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:36 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

I'm curious - any idea if her resistance to refugees is based on the fact that they are Syrians, i.e., from a country that is an enemy of Israel? You are correct sir. But the prevailing attitude she has would - if not being totally against them - be a bit unhappy if, say, Sri Lankan or Nicaraguans ...
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 6:34 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Television (no longer temporary)
Replies: 6259
Views: 372279

Re: Temporary Television

Just watched the first episode of "w/Bob and David" aka "Mr. Show 2".

Very funny. Even if you don't plan on watching the show, you should check out the opening animation.

by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 4:31 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

The issue with that is the situation isn't the same. I just said why I think the argument is inane, but this resistance to Syrians isn't about their "otherness," it's because of a perceived threat because of the potential that some percentage are terrorists. Again, it's a really dumb argu...
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:30 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Season 15-16
Replies: 413
Views: 23034

Re: NBA Season 15-16

On a selfish note, got him in the pool, what's up with Ty Lawson?
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 11:29 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

Ugh. I should know better than to comment on FB in times like this. When will you learn? I have some friends making fun of our Prime Minister (in power all of two weeks) for his campaign pledge to bring in Syrian refugees. I have some friends demanding that we don't let ANYONE into Canada. Many fri...
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 10:39 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NBA Season 15-16
Replies: 413
Views: 23034

Re: NBA Season 15-16

A definite longshot in the "First NBA Coach Fired" sweepstakes.

McHale out.

http://blog.chron.com/ultimaterockets/2 ... in-mchale/

He just signed a three year extension last December.
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:49 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Great Goals thread
Replies: 388
Views: 112808

Re: The Great Goals thread

The commentator didn't seem impressed, but this is a beauty.

by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 9:28 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Regarding Those 200 Abducted Nigerian Schoolgirls...
Replies: 10
Views: 704

Re: Regarding Those 200 Abducted Nigerian Schoolgirls...

Wonder how a once ragtag bunch of thugs can keep a large country terrorized? http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/world/thousands-die-as-2-billion-in-fraudulent-acts-leave-nigeria-unable-to-combat-boko-haram-president/article27315702/ Thousands of Nigerians have died needlessly in terrorist attacks a...
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:57 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015
Replies: 209
Views: 7569

Re: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015

The anticipated matchup between Alex Jacob and Matt Jackson should be epic.

Wonder if Draft kings is posting a line?
by Pruitt
Wed Nov 18, 2015 7:54 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Presidential Race
Replies: 6046
Views: 288067

Re: 2016 Presidential Race

“Nobody has been able to sit down with him and have him get one iota of intelligent information about the Middle East,” said Duane R. Clarridge, a top adviser to Mr. Carson on terrorism and national security. He also said Mr. Carson needed weekly conference calls briefing him on foreign policy so “...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:47 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015
Replies: 209
Views: 7569

Re: Final Jeopardy! Challenge November 2015

Poop.

howard 9-3
Pruitt 7-5
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 7:45 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: 2016 Presidential Race
Replies: 6046
Views: 288067

Re: 2016 Presidential Race

https://twitter.com/harikondabolu/status/666764215949074432 ZING! Love it! Jindal is a discredit to his race. Speaking of which, on "Master of None," one of the Indian guys called another one "Uncle Taj." Think that fits Jindal quite nicely. And you know what is most disturbing ...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 4:41 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

An argument to be made for the allowing of Syrian refugees is a very pessimistic one (and one that I hold) - with animals like ISIS out there, attacks like these will happen anyway. To force hundreds of thousands of people to exist in abject misery because of these heinous acts is morally indefensib...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:56 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

I never look at twitter, and this feed confirms that this is a good decision. Conflicting media reports followed by snarky comments warning people to not jump to conclusions, followed by wild speculation followed by more holier than thou tweets. Nonsense. https://twitter.com/hashtag/GERNED?src=hash&...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:32 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

This is a beautiful real-time example of the danger of 100% believing early reports. Just random examples; both sides have been reported in various reports, at various times. Deadspin: [Update 2:56]: It now appears that what police found in the luggage was some sort of explosive device and the inte...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 3:30 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fusillade à Paris
Replies: 196
Views: 9095

Re: Fusillade à Paris

Excuse the blasphemy and profanity but Jesus fucking christ! As a sports fan, I always had the fear that someday stadiums would become targets - where else will you find so many people to slaughter at once? This is all making me into a (temporary) hard ass, so I can just imagine what the average Ger...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:14 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Fantasy Football Advice 2016
Replies: 324
Views: 15296

Re: Fantasy Football Advice 2016

He got credit for a tackle?

Usually, no one likes a "bad beat" story, but that is absolutely incredible!
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:11 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook
Replies: 2496
Views: 222614

Re: Ridiculous Things You Read On Facebook

Pro tip: Next time a tragedy occurs, look for another tragedy happening at the same time so you can self-righteously admonish people for not paying attention to it instead. Perfectly stated. The reaction of people to an event like what happened in Paris on Friday is becoming completely predictable....
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:09 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The OFFICIAL Craft Beer Thread
Replies: 3119
Views: 184090

Re: The OFFICIAL Craft Beer Thread

Too bad there are no other Ontarians here. There's a great brewery in Belleville (small city a couple of hours from here), that has just launched this beauty.

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by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:04 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: Cultural Blind Spots
Replies: 524
Views: 25255

Re: Cultural Blind Spots

Can I throw Star Wars worship up here?

Kind of cultural, isn't it?

Just don't get the level of worship attached to it. Seems to go deeper than just the susceptibility to hype that huge portions of the populace have.
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 12:00 pm
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Most Irrational Thing You Do
Replies: 50
Views: 2820

Re: The Most Irrational Thing You Do

I start thinking of hypothetical outcomes to certain events and I sometimes get legitimately pissed off at something that hasn't even happened, but in all likelihood won't. My wife does this to an extreme. She constantly assumes the worst case scenario for pretty much everything, and feels the stre...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:53 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: NFL Week 10
Replies: 130
Views: 6217

Re: NFL Week 10

I understand that the FIRST PLACE Texans defence has been improving, but man the Bengals offence played like someone spiked the gatorade. From the comments under the ESPN summary: Marvin Lewis got his team fired up before the game saying that they need to go out there and play like it's the playoff...
by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 11:51 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: OFFICIAL War on Christmas thread
Replies: 227
Views: 12008

Re: OFFICIAL War on Christmas thread

Hipster cat knows Christmas...

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by Pruitt
Tue Nov 17, 2015 10:29 am
Forum: The Swamp
Topic: The Most Irrational Thing You Do
Replies: 50
Views: 2820

Re: The Most Irrational Thing You Do

Maybe it's because most of my working day is spent alone, but as I get older, I do talk to myself (or my dog) more and more often.

What is weird is that I refer to myself by my last name.