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Taki squared says farewell. Kinda liked that dude. Good for him though, payday and all. 

https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2024/03/former-browns-linebacker-says-goodbye-to-cleveland-on-instagram.html?utm_campaign=clevelanddotcom_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3Q220x9EyKo2RVvsbZb-gvs-cVPm9mJz9p6g2v1tB0mGzMQ66whXqgg9w_aem_AaMwvM7BqFsNCFX67q86FVYxyMmI-w7OUZna4bqToPeZflMJLLOHRmnzPizyalJslR4

43 minutes ago, Westside Steve said:

That was exactly the idea when they wrote the amendment.

But that was a long time ago, before we sold our Birthright for a saucer of cold porridge.

WSS

Yes! I get the other side of the argument too. Who could have forecasted the existence of stealth bombers and nukes in 1776?

You know how people will hang a horse shoe or a photo of the Dave Clark Five over their doors to ward off evil spirits? That’s kinda like what the second amendment is for America.

I kinda like the perception that we’re a nation full of gun freaks not to be messed with. And l appreciate you gun freaks for picking up my slack. I’ll support you as best l can with my machete and Dave Clark Five photo. 

I figure this will moisten some panties. 

14 minutes ago, MLD Woody said:

Hilarious to think a couple Jims and Joes with AR15s could stop the government 

That’s why you give Joe a bazooka. Duh…

Bazooka Joe!

2 minutes ago, Neo said:

Yeah, but my apartment doesn't have parking accommodations for a stealth fighter😀 

Well that’s downright unAmerican. Every apartment complex should have landing strips and complimentary bazookas. 

I kinda like the idea of anti-aircraft missiles on my roof. Like some people have solar panels, except l’ll have a rack of anti-aircraft missiles. 

It would totally be for show, just to look cool. Maybe swivel them around at a neighbors house if they piss me off. Maybe l could scare them into mowing my lawn for a few years.

But l’d honestly rather have solar panels. But to your point, yeah, missiles would be way cooler. 

38 minutes ago, Neo said:

 

 

Look, my original response was on point and on topic and just want to hear it from him why we need AR-15's. It's his thread, he's the one saying it.

 

And my response is basically saying, we buy AR-15's for the same reason everybody else buys them, because we WANT them, and because they look badass, are highly customizable. But when someone tells me I NEED one, I want to know why. I know why people NEED guns in general. Tell me why you think I need that specific gun, that's all. I, and millions of other Americans, have gotten along just fine with protecting our families and properties with just handguns and shotguns, and bolt action rifles for hundreds of years.

I suppose the idea is to go toe to toe with the govt if it comes to that. They have AR 15s, we should have AR 15s They have tanks. We should have tanks. They have bazookas…

Bazookas!

30 minutes ago, Neo said:

 

 

Look, my original response was on point and on topic and just want to hear it from him why we need AR-15's. It's his thread, he's the one saying it.

 

And my response is basically saying, we buy AR-15's for the same reason everybody else buys them, because we WANT them, and because they look badass, are highly customizable. But when someone tells me I NEED one, I want to know why. I know why people NEED guns in general. Tell me why you think I need that specific gun, that's all. I, and millions of other Americans, have gotten along just fine with protecting our families and properties with just handguns and shotguns, and bolt action rifles for hundreds of years.

Ah hell, l got a vintage Vietnam era machete for “protection.” How much protecting it’ll do? Who knows. 

I’d like to think no one needs guns. Or tanks. Or bazookas.

Maybe bazookas.

Ok, not bazookas.

Bazookas. 

1 hour ago, Neo said:

So you really don't have a reason you "need" an AR-15. Someone takes a shot at you in the mall, you going to pull your AR-15 out of your fanny pack or your waist belt? What about the grocery store, do you carry your AR-15 there? Or in the post office? What about when you walk in the neighborhood or on the bike trail, do you carry your AR there?

What about home defense, what makes an AR a better option then say a Mossberg 500 pump action 12 gauge or a SIG 226 9mm handgun with a 20 round capacity magazine? I protect myself with a 5 shot .357 snub nose revolver and one extra speed loader, plenty for self defense.

You have an AR for the same reason everyone else has one, because you WANT one. You like the weapon system, so you went out and bought one. THere's no practical reason to need one other than just to have it.

I’m not a gun guy, like, at all. I don’t want one. I don’t want the responsibility of owning one. If the world goes to shit l accept l’m likely a dead duck, and that’s ok. 

I appreciate the second amendment though. The spirit behind it is keen, that our govt has potential to become an asshole entity, as govt entities are wont to do, and we need to be able to push back.

So AR-15s, sure. There should be trusted community members that have those. Maybe tanks and bazookas too. Especially bazookas. 

I don’t want a bazooka though. I really like saying bazooka though. 

Bazooka. 

I love Nick Chubb. I’d like to see him retire a Brown.

Nick Chubb, no matter what.

Any of you guys watch cooking shows? It’s sort of a Sunday morning thing my gf and l do, and much to her chagrin it’s how l discovered Mary Berg. She’s a total dreamboat my dudes. Very animated, kinda nerdy, and very charismatic with great facial expressions. I could watch her for hours. 

She’s Canadian, so that’s close to Cleveland, right? 

Yep welp, linky mclinkerson…

https://www.foodnetwork.com/shows/mary-makes-it-easy

I’m cool with Sweden. Never been there, but l get the impression they have their shit together.

I’m not a fan of their fish. I’d much rather eat a bear, or a worm.

I was a fan of their bikini team back in the day. 

I read this one. Really plays on fear of Chinese immigrants. My favorite quote!

”When those multi-tasking "Marxist-Americans" are allowing record numbers of Republic-crushing illegal immigrants into America while simultaneously trying to Hoover up our AR-15s, I start to smell a stink badger in the perfume aisle.”

I’m a bit behind on all this, but ranked choice. That’s like my top choice is worth 10 points, my second choice is worth 8 points, third choice worth 6… yeah?

I like this idea. It means you’ll get viable or at least interesting candidates coming outta the woodwork, free from the constraints of all the weird party shit. 

We’ll likely get new political parties. Wherever there’s a cause, there will be a party where that cause is their main thing.

We’ll get a second amendment party! They’ll have dudes with bazookas in political ads. It’ll be badass. 

Fucking Al Gore. He’s kind of a genius. Somehow he wrangled the entire idea of “nature is cool” and slam dunked it on to the Democrat platform. 

Conservation and conservative literally have the same root word. Teddy Roosevelt, a Republican, started the national parks. It was a great idea. I’m a fan. I have no idea why the Republican party let that cause slip away.

While l understand the questionability and nuances on what is or isn’t good for the environment, the idea that our planet is necessary for life and malleable is a valid concern. We have seen how our interactions with the environment can have consequences. Browns fans all know about the lake catching on fire. 

There’s gobs of people out there that love this planet and want to make it sustainable for the long term. It’s a good and admirable goal. And for those of us that consider that in voting, Al Gore has somehow hijacked most of them to the democrat cause. Hats off Al Gore. 

Dang dudes, this is a depressing read. Fwiw politics or whatever it is that has you so down is only a piece of the puzzle. There’s good people doing good things out there everyday. Focus on that for a lift, or better yet, participate in it. 

Are any of you involved in any civic groups or put in hours with non-profits? It’s easier to see the bright side when you are proactively involved in it. It’s a hassle but if you could bottle the reward and sell it you’d be a millionaire. 

Saw this on the interwebs, thought it was a good discussion topic. I’d honestly go Mexico. Mexico City or Monterrey. Maybe San Juan, PR as a wild card. We got a Canadian team (and used to have two), so why not Mexico? 

Michigan does have a pretty large  population of folks of middle eastern descent. Lots of good Lebenese restaurants, if you’re in to that kinda thing. I can sorta see how sympathies might lean towards the folks in Gaza there.

He’s still plans to serve out his term which runs through Jan. 2027. We’ll see how that goes…

8 minutes ago, MLD Woody said:

No no no 

It's TDS, which means any criticism is invalidated. Totally different. 

So this is different, because, well it's their guy.

 

 

TDS is a MAGA/old person/facebook buzzword that took off by allowing them to stay within their manufactured realities and strike down opposing information with minimal effort 

I accept that TDS is a thing. The weird thing to me is the lack of concern that it’s a thing, almost like it’s a “haha funny” thing instead of a “some people will lose their minds and melt down and he will be opposed at every turn and nothing will get accomplished” thing. It’s a valid concern. 

Bill Nelson of Josh Cribbs?!? Pfft

1 hour ago, TexasAg1969 said:

They should invite the real Girl From Ipanema to toss the coin. She still lives there in Rio.

Now there’s a reference not everyone will get, haha. I’m a fan of the flick “Get Yourself a College Girl” so l know the song. Some great music acts in that flick. The Animals, Jimmy Smith and the Dave Clark 5. Mmm hmmm.

14 hours ago, Katfan4ever said:

I guess I've been a member for a while and only found out when I tried to create an account and was notified that my e-mail was already on file. A little about myself, I live in the Columbus area. I'm a huge OSU fan and I also root for ND. I've been a Browns fan since Blanton Collier(1968) was head coach, Indians fan since 1968 and Cavs fan since their very beginning. I'm a long time Browns season ticket holder and hope to hang around long enough to at least witness the Browns in the SB. I've witnessed 5 NFL/AFC championships but all of those came in my first 20 years of fandom. 

Thanks for chiming in Katfan! Go Browns!

1 hour ago, FY56 said:

He is exactly like you and the other TDS inflicted knucklehead here, except unlike you assholes, he had the balls to admit it. You people find comfort, even being elated over Trumps situation because it gives you a rational excuse to dislike him. 

Is that any different than how people respond to anyone or anything they dislike? We dislike someone, we find supporting material to substantiate our dislike. Didn’t we all take some degree of revelry in Ben Rothliesberger’s unmasked sleaziness?

I just assume that anyone bashing Trump doesn’t like him, and same for Biden. Overtly stating that is unnecessary as far as l’m concerned. I can figure it out with context. 

Van Buren had a wild facial hair game. He had these weird cheek burns thing going for him. Sorta like side burns but just on the cheeks.