E Shannon
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Often Confused. Use whatever pronouns you want; I'm still trying to figure which ones are best for me.
2) That said, with running again, you could end up like Bryan in 1900 and 1908, instead of Nixon in 1968.
The most recent example of a Democrat doing this would be Stevenson in 1956, but he probably expected to lose to Eisenhower again, and was protecting whoever would run in 1960. (2/2)
The most recent example of a Democrat doing this would be Stevenson in 1956, but he probably expected to lose to Eisenhower again, and was protecting whoever would run in 1960. (2/2)
December 15, 2025 at 11:44 PM
2) That said, with running again, you could end up like Bryan in 1900 and 1908, instead of Nixon in 1968.
The most recent example of a Democrat doing this would be Stevenson in 1956, but he probably expected to lose to Eisenhower again, and was protecting whoever would run in 1960. (2/2)
The most recent example of a Democrat doing this would be Stevenson in 1956, but he probably expected to lose to Eisenhower again, and was protecting whoever would run in 1960. (2/2)
1) Harold Stassen, who ran for the GOP nomination ten times, is the classic example of "doing the same thing again and again."
Doing something twice, with some changes the second time around, doesn't meet the criteria for "again and again." (1/2)
Doing something twice, with some changes the second time around, doesn't meet the criteria for "again and again." (1/2)
December 15, 2025 at 11:38 PM
1) Harold Stassen, who ran for the GOP nomination ten times, is the classic example of "doing the same thing again and again."
Doing something twice, with some changes the second time around, doesn't meet the criteria for "again and again." (1/2)
Doing something twice, with some changes the second time around, doesn't meet the criteria for "again and again." (1/2)
They also spoke about Nixon in 1960 and Trump in 2020.
December 15, 2025 at 9:51 PM
They also spoke about Nixon in 1960 and Trump in 2020.
One of many jerks in New York history; fifteen of them, including Macfadden, are profiled in this book.
books.google.com/books/about/...
books.google.com/books/about/...
Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in New York History
A delightfully wicked look at the badly behaved characters who shaped the history of New York through their deeds and misdeeds.
books.google.com
December 15, 2025 at 6:16 PM
One of many jerks in New York history; fifteen of them, including Macfadden, are profiled in this book.
books.google.com/books/about/...
books.google.com/books/about/...
[Still channeling Sean Connery]
WHAT IS IDIOTIC DOLT TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW.
WHAT IS IDIOTIC DOLT TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW.
December 4, 2025 at 5:08 PM
[Still channeling Sean Connery]
WHAT IS IDIOTIC DOLT TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW.
WHAT IS IDIOTIC DOLT TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW.
I wouldn't expect people who are both racist and sexist to adopt a resolution that affects white men and white women the same way. (3/3)
December 3, 2025 at 1:03 AM
I wouldn't expect people who are both racist and sexist to adopt a resolution that affects white men and white women the same way. (3/3)
I think the same thing will apply here. If you start with their premise that men are to be superior to women, then white men should be free to get the subordinate they want. White women, on the other hand, would be limited to marrying white men, since Men of Color shouldn't own whites. (2/n)
December 3, 2025 at 1:01 AM
I think the same thing will apply here. If you start with their premise that men are to be superior to women, then white men should be free to get the subordinate they want. White women, on the other hand, would be limited to marrying white men, since Men of Color shouldn't own whites. (2/n)
During Japanese internment, the U.S. government had two different classifications for mixed-race families with children.
White father, Japanese mother: The mother and children can stay with the father.
Japanese father, White mother: Send the family to the internment camps. (1/n)
White father, Japanese mother: The mother and children can stay with the father.
Japanese father, White mother: Send the family to the internment camps. (1/n)
December 3, 2025 at 12:54 AM
During Japanese internment, the U.S. government had two different classifications for mixed-race families with children.
White father, Japanese mother: The mother and children can stay with the father.
Japanese father, White mother: Send the family to the internment camps. (1/n)
White father, Japanese mother: The mother and children can stay with the father.
Japanese father, White mother: Send the family to the internment camps. (1/n)
Company towns for the 21st century, with workers paid in company scrip that can only be used at the company store.
December 3, 2025 at 12:41 AM
Company towns for the 21st century, with workers paid in company scrip that can only be used at the company store.
[Channeling Sean Connery]
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
ISN'T THAT WHERE YOU'RE FROM, TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
ISN'T THAT WHERE YOU'RE FROM, TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW
December 2, 2025 at 10:33 PM
[Channeling Sean Connery]
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
ISN'T THAT WHERE YOU'RE FROM, TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW
SUDBURY, ONTARIO
ISN'T THAT WHERE YOU'RE FROM, TREBEK?
HAW HAW HAW HAW HAW
The New York house of his successor, Chester Arthur (where he also took the oath of office after Garfield's death), is now an international grocery store famous enough to have its own Wikipedia article.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalusty...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalusty...
Kalustyan's - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:18 AM
The New York house of his successor, Chester Arthur (where he also took the oath of office after Garfield's death), is now an international grocery store famous enough to have its own Wikipedia article.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalusty...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kalusty...
Malicious compliance: as Canada and Mexico are co-hosts, move the matches there.
Why move a match to Bismarck when Montreal and Puebla are available?
Why move a match to Bismarck when Montreal and Puebla are available?
November 18, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Malicious compliance: as Canada and Mexico are co-hosts, move the matches there.
Why move a match to Bismarck when Montreal and Puebla are available?
Why move a match to Bismarck when Montreal and Puebla are available?
Speaker Johnson reminds me of Michael Jordan playing baseball.
November 18, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Speaker Johnson reminds me of Michael Jordan playing baseball.
Am I the only one thinking there are medical reasons to refrain from alcohol? Pregnant people aren't supposed to drink, for example.
November 18, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Am I the only one thinking there are medical reasons to refrain from alcohol? Pregnant people aren't supposed to drink, for example.
There are people who aren't supposed to consume alcohol - pregnant people, for example. There are some medications that have very bad side effects when mixed with alcohol.
November 18, 2025 at 1:03 AM
There are people who aren't supposed to consume alcohol - pregnant people, for example. There are some medications that have very bad side effects when mixed with alcohol.
Can it overcome nearly .100-point gaps in OBP (.457 for Judge vs. .359 for Raleigh) and SLG (.688 vs. 589)?
OPS+ comes out at 215 for Judge, 169 for Raleigh.
OPS+ comes out at 215 for Judge, 169 for Raleigh.
November 14, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Can it overcome nearly .100-point gaps in OBP (.457 for Judge vs. .359 for Raleigh) and SLG (.688 vs. 589)?
OPS+ comes out at 215 for Judge, 169 for Raleigh.
OPS+ comes out at 215 for Judge, 169 for Raleigh.
Judge had big advantages in OBP (.457 vs. 359), SLG (.688 vs. 589), OPS+ (215 vs. 169), and WAR (9.7 vs. 7.4).
Judge's batting was so impressive that Raleigh's defensive value couldn't close the gap.
Judge's batting was so impressive that Raleigh's defensive value couldn't close the gap.
November 14, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Judge had big advantages in OBP (.457 vs. 359), SLG (.688 vs. 589), OPS+ (215 vs. 169), and WAR (9.7 vs. 7.4).
Judge's batting was so impressive that Raleigh's defensive value couldn't close the gap.
Judge's batting was so impressive that Raleigh's defensive value couldn't close the gap.
Why are they standing on tiptoes?
November 11, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Why are they standing on tiptoes?
It's Ukrainian table tennis that's known for fraud.
"Matches ending suddenly with no clear result is seemingly a common occurrence." Tournaments were created with the sole goal of separating gamblers from their money. (1/2)
www.forbes.com/sites/barryc...
"Matches ending suddenly with no clear result is seemingly a common occurrence." Tournaments were created with the sole goal of separating gamblers from their money. (1/2)
www.forbes.com/sites/barryc...
Anyone For Ukrainian Table Tennis? The Shady Sport That Feeds Online Gambling
Some of the world's biggest bookmakers are driving punters towards unregulated "sports" that seem to exist purely to give gamblers something to bet on.
www.forbes.com
October 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM
It's Ukrainian table tennis that's known for fraud.
"Matches ending suddenly with no clear result is seemingly a common occurrence." Tournaments were created with the sole goal of separating gamblers from their money. (1/2)
www.forbes.com/sites/barryc...
"Matches ending suddenly with no clear result is seemingly a common occurrence." Tournaments were created with the sole goal of separating gamblers from their money. (1/2)
www.forbes.com/sites/barryc...
The Moody Center, which hosts the University of Texas' basketball programs, cost $325 million dollars.
That's a pretty large room for balls.
That's a pretty large room for balls.
October 29, 2025 at 2:18 PM
The Moody Center, which hosts the University of Texas' basketball programs, cost $325 million dollars.
That's a pretty large room for balls.
That's a pretty large room for balls.
There's a rule that test matches are automatically ended with no winners after the fifth day of play.
This rule was instituted after a match which lasted for twelve days. There was no winner, as England had to catch a boat home from South Africa.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/d...
This rule was instituted after a match which lasted for twelve days. There was no winner, as England had to catch a boat home from South Africa.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/d...
The Test match that went on and on and on. Without a winner but with meaning | Andy Bull
In this week’s Spin: The Timeless Test of 1939, a Christmas Special
www.theguardian.com
October 28, 2025 at 6:04 AM
There's a rule that test matches are automatically ended with no winners after the fifth day of play.
This rule was instituted after a match which lasted for twelve days. There was no winner, as England had to catch a boat home from South Africa.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/d...
This rule was instituted after a match which lasted for twelve days. There was no winner, as England had to catch a boat home from South Africa.
www.theguardian.com/sport/2015/d...
