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We wasn't choosing between being a baseball player and being a thief. The equivalent choice is between being a school teacher at this school or that school. He would literally have the same job. Also, while in some cases it's AL versus NL for most players staying in the same league means playing in the same stadiums, staying at the same hotels, and flying on basically the same planes for half the season. So do you want to take the same job which will have you travelling to the same cities for a few million dollars more? And nothing says we REALLY want you here more than an extra $10,000,000 on the contract or a few extra years. Isn't being wanted by your employer high on most people's lists of things that make them happy?

The fact it's that close is just . . . I have no words.

Adding to the happy anywhere. At the level MLB players are paid, schools for their kids aren't an issue. Safety for the family? Same anywhere. Entertainment? They are working all the time and can go anywhere in the world during the off season. Managers and teammates? Fired or traded. Winning? That's the worst case scenario for the fans. Imagine if suddenly ever free agent valued winning over a paycheck. They all sign for less with the same couple of teams. Bad for competition levels across the sport.

And even if a successful case could be made, I'm guessing pardons for all next January.

What percentage of his base can be flipped? I'm trying to remember now what regular voter chose Trump over Hillary. It seemed like he only received the fringe votes. I'm seriously thinking he keeps the disenfranchised, racist, rebel flag waving crowd and the hell no I'm never ever voting for a Dem crowd. Add in the Crooked Hillary to Creepy Joe voters. While on one hand I'm thinking no way we do this again, I don't see an easy win.

Is there really that big of a difference between any two teams in terms of "happiness"?

Well bless your heart it's always like that, the rich and powerful make and break the rules. But after our economy craters by the end of the year we'll all be too poor to pay attention. So sit down on that cracker barrel and let Ol' Tex help you out. It's easy any mule's tail can catch cockle-burrs. Fight the system Greg775, don't wear a mask. Stick it to the man and be like the man (or the mayor). Those internet sites pretending to sell masks are all crooked as a dog's hind leg. Once you give them a credit card they know more ways to take your money than a lawyer. And for God and country sake, head to Texas for a haircut and a gun. Tex will chamber of commerce you a nice salon, coffee shop, park bench, and a good dealer. We got riots and chaos coming with all the meat shortages. Until you get armed, protect yourself by wearing a helmet. If you really do want a mask you know we're here to help you but Greg775 has to take the first step. As Tex always says you can't get lard unless you boil the hog. Now I can explain it to you but I can't understand it for you so don't be looking like a goat on astroturf. First off don't bother asking the people not wearing a mask advice on where to buy a mask. That's like asking a dog with no legs to come. Instead, invite the maskless to come with you to find masks. Lead them to the promise land. Have signs printed up Greg775 and the Search for the Holy Mask. We know these masks can be as scarce as a virgin in a cathouse but walk up to ever person who is wearing a mask there in K-land and ask them where they bought them. Perhaps video the conversation and post it here so we can help you understand what they are saying? Of course it is difficult to understand what they are saying with everyone talking through a mask. Imagine leading all those maskless people who did not know where to find a mask to masks. You'll be famous, like the Pied Piper. Then when you are running with the big dogs and livin' in high cotton you will be allowed a haircut and access to the secret meat lockers that Jarrod has established throughout the country. And if that ain't fact God's a possum.

You can't feel good if you don't look good.

You probably need a custom mask to be the most comfortable. I hope it is the new norm. I'm thinking I'll have a Sox mask for most of the summer months. I'm sure they will make some really funny ones as well. Plus, if we start covering our faces and heads I won't have to worry about fashionable haircuts and shaving. Win - Win.

Donors or Voters? Donors or Voters? It's tough to be a politician during a pandemic. Those donors need their workers.

I slip on some shoes to go out to the garage but that's about it.

I take a stab at guessing . . . My cynical nature says -- because AIDS was perceived as primarily a "gay" disease and this virus is more widespread? The tough on crime folks tend to target vulnerable groups hardest. Why was crack a worse felony than cocaine? or with AIDS you knowingly infect, with COVID 19 you are infecting someone without knowing you are sick.

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I have an appointment with my usual stylist. Cut and massage is going to feel great. I'm suppose to be first day before all the germs get released into the building.

I hope your uncle recovers quickly.

Nice reference there.

I'm glad I live near Mexico and still have my papers to work in Mexico. Countries like Vietnam, Mexico, Honduras will zoom past us as we become one of the poorest countries on earth in less than a year. At least I have a few guns here to help me.

https://wallethub.com/edu/states-most-least-dependent-on-the-federal-government/2700/ https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/economy/2019/03/20/how-much-federal-funding-each-state-receives-government/39202299/

The Lions have some sweet caps, how much is 39,000 won?

Just when I think you've hit your peak, you find a way to take your character to new heights.

Hmm, shopping for one week requires about a shopping cart full of items. Some people do not want to go to the grocery store every week during a pandemic. What does shopping for two or three weeks look like? Some people might think that it looks like hording. Others will not assume this. Is shopping for two weeks at a time more expensive than shopping for one week at a time? Again, some people may think so. Others will figure out that the cost remains the same. Perhaps even less if stocking up on sale items. LMAO that nobody is talking about the economy Seriously? Do you only get your news at a barbershop?

I have nothing to add, I just wanted to read this again.

This thread is like so many of my classes in college. Caulfield is the professor and Greg is the high guy making random comments that make just enough sense that you try to figure out if he's serious.

$3 tequila shots to go as well. As Robert Earl King wrote "I ain't ever going baaack"

While you are in Texas to get that hair cut, stop by a gun shop. Greg775 there isn't anything wrong with you that can't be fixed by a change of location. You are just living in the wrong state of mind. Come'on down to the Lone Star State. Taco Cabana, a local fast food place, is now selling margaritas to go by the gallon. No shortage here.