Jose Abreu

The whole idea of running out a safe moderate to combat the relatively far-right Republican candidate hasn't really worked though. For a recent example, see 2016. The "electability" factor ends up alienating a large section of the party and perhaps offsets the moderates that are "won". Sanders was polling quite favorably against Trump before he suspended his campaign, or before COVID. Even better than Biden in most regards *Edit: Polling better than Biden before Super Tuesday

But this is part of what bothers me. Doesn't saying that he "isn't perfect" in response to his shortcomings, while correct on a literal basis, diminish and/or trivialize the cruelty of rape?

One could argue that the entire Democratic Party is already doing so by embracing and endorsing a rapist, so I guess it wouldn't surprise me if the VP pick is seen as progressive.

I wouldn’t be so sure. COVID has certainly and understandably dominated the news, but I’ve seen a lot of talk about non-voting or third party votes from progressives/democratic socialists, especially since the Tara Reade allegations.

Obama wearing a tan suit!

Absolutely shocking!

If I could find a mask I would wear it. It’s not that people don’t want to, it’s that they’re impossible to find.

The Strokes are back. That is all.

I don't think a May start is feasible but at some point the thirst for revenue will overwhelm both the owners and the union. Obviously nothing is close at the moment, and I don't think anyone is arguing otherwise, but I also think people are being too dismissive

Sort of. I think they'd just be allowed to stay in the hotel (or wherever the players are staying) with the players. If for whatever reason that does not work, it was also implied that as the season goes on and the virus (hopefully) becomes less of a threat, restrictions could be lowered progressively. Meaning families could be allowed to stay once it is deemed allowable by health organizations

Your concerns are legitimate but FWIW, Rosenthal seemed to imply today that families might be allowed to stay with the players after all

This is how I watch the World Series every year anyway, it makes zero difference to a lot of us

On an individual statistical level, I think you'd have to throw away the season. Not just closers, but every player. There are so many factors (many of which are weather-related) that will make the offensive environment markedly different from any other season. That said, I hope they get it done. Passan's piece is very encouraging and I suggest you all read it. Getting CDC approval was a major step and they seem to have planned this out really well. It would be cool to see the electronic strike zone in action too

Great job with the jinx, @hi8is!

Clearly, the guy is just here to get people riled up with illogical whataboutisms, and he's not much better during baseball season. The sooner people realize this and stop quoting him, the less we who have him ignored have to read his nonsense

I don't know if it's the circumstances of the pandemic making me easier to please or if I misjudged your comedic traits in the past, but your humorous retorts have truly been a pleasure to read lately

Asylum-seekers aren't illegal and making something bold doesn't make it true

Why this isn't universally agreed upon is beyond me.