The Beast

Awful starting pitching, starters getting pulled early, wasted opportunities to score and bad defense in the very first game is not a recipe for success. They should be 1-4. P.S. Why is Engel not starting over Delmonico? Matchups be damned.

It all depends on your perspective. Moron and idiot don’t refer to someone with a disability. I take offense because I have a family member with a disability and want her to have the same respect and dignity as others. Clearly the word is offensive, so why not use one of the ones that you mentioned when you edited your post? Use one of those instead of using one that is used to make fun of one’s mental capacity.

It’s not worth wasting time on people who don’t completely say what they mean and others who have to use a word that demeans people with a disability.

Are you referring to cancel culture?

Really?

Do we trust people on Twitter now?

This isn’t even the worst game I have ever seen. This is: https://www.baseball-almanac.com/box-scores/boxscore.php?boxid=200905210CHA

Why did Nicky Delmonico even make the roster? I thought they had pitching depth that could perform.

Has to be that or dehydrated.

I wish the Twins would go back to the stupid duck snort bits they used to get. Put Torii Hunter our there again. AJ Pierzynski would gladly take Jamie Burke’s spot and beat his ass instead of getting bowled over.

“Not a particularly good way to start.” - Chris Tannehill’s cut of Steve Stone

Yeah I’m going to re-read that. I read it earlier. Such a dumb post to begin with.

Interesting, people react but don’t offer thoughts.

Can someone explain to me why some people have a problem with Benetti?

Interesting how the OP hasn’t responded to any of the posts in the thread that have valid responses...

Captain fat orange still says that the virus goes away, which diminishes his credibility even after he says masks make an impact.

Greg, there doesn’t appear to be anything that can be done until a vaccine. Masks and social distancing seem to be what we can do. You have to find your own ways to deal with boredom and be productive. I’m not really wanting to discuss past and current policy in Kansas since that conversation historically hasn’t been very productive in this thread. If you have other solutions, let’s hear them. Why isn’t COVID-19 a pandemic? it seems to fit this definition, doesn’t it? ”A pandemic is defined as “an epidemic occurring worldwide, or over a very wide area, crossing international boundaries and usually affecting a large number of people”. The classical definition includes nothing about population immunity, virology or disease severity.” How would you define communism and how does communism relate to the Democratic Party? In regards to DeVos, what has she done for those you have mentioned in her current position? If she did those things in a private sector and philanthropic role, why does she not have a wide range of support? Can you cite specific examples of her work that stand out with links? I have done some reading up on what she has done but I would like to know what you have cited.

How many innings are they playing?

Don’t worry about it, I’m enjoying this.

Who said anything about continually giving money to citizens? If schools open and cases surge, we will be back online and the same people will b**** again.

What is communist about Democratic ideas? Why is Devos in the position she is in? Why does she mention school choice instead of finding solutions during a pandemic?

That was just from my experience many years ago. It seemed to be common in the 90s.

Well what I mean is, what about five full days a week for young kids, 2 days at home, 3 full days in school for high schoolers? Wouldn’t the high school kids have to understand the added responsibility that this moment brings if the parents have to work? I wonder what parents do for kids who get out early (kindergarten in the AM) and for those who get out around 2 or 3 in middle school? I’m just not sure what the answer is or if there can even be a compromise.

My proposed solution is to do three days in school, two days out of school. For younger kids, maybe that is five days in school, assuming they don’t get infected as much as others do. I don’t know what is going to happen without a vaccine that can be used in the way that childhood vaccinations or one that is like the seasonal flu. I can’t say that property taxes will get reduced in a state like Illinois without spending reform. But the economy could get transformed, without a doubt. My biggest concern is coming up with a plan for my anxious pregnant high school teacher wife to go back to work in the fall for two months before she takes maternity leave. She talks to HR next week to see what her options are. I fully anticipate starting with in person instruction (four days in, one day online) to fail as cases soar. I then bet school will be remote until a vaccine is created. If not, I don’t know what there is to do.

Not sure, but herd immunity is not a humane option. (I’m not saying you are suggesting that either.)