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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 15, 2018 10:25:49 GMT -5
I was trying to say with a bit of humor how I don't see a large majority of Trump supporters as motivated by racism, there are things he's said I agreed with like on trade with China, but just not the guy I would want for champion. Still, everyone is good for something and there could be a time (like after he's out) I could admit this or that was a positive. I think Bill Clinton must've done something positive for example, I can't remember what that was, but I think there was something. I am surprised to read that, as Clinton was an excellent president! He inherited an economy that looked like an undending recession and, like Obama, oversaw its recovery. (Agreed, presidents don’t do that on their own, but it still happened under his watch). Bush Sr. had wisely put the U.S. as, shall we say, first among equals when it came to international alliances, and Clinton brilliantly built on that. He was a great deal-maker, able to reach across the aisle, and I remember a quip from his second election campaign : people said the GOP had a difficult time finding a suitable opponent to the president, because the best Republican candidate at the time would have been.... Bill Clinton. I lived five years in the US under Clinton, and without getting into hyperbole, I thought that the US at the time was like a new Athens... promoting free enterprise, democracy and world peace. I find it extremely sad that all he seems to be remembered for is his stupid extra-marital affair. He made his own bed and must lie in it, I suppose, but Clinton’s America was a great one and I wish he was remembered for it. Eh, Clinton kinda got lucky with the 90s tech boom. I don't think too many of his policies can be directly linked to the boom the economy saw during the decade.
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 15, 2018 10:21:47 GMT -5
Life isn't black & white. Unfortunately, that's a problem with a lot of people's views of politicians on both sides of aisles. At the end of the day, they're just people like me and you. The weird idolization people have of people like Obama or Bush always struck me as odd considering how complex their administrations and subsequent legacies are, both good and bad depending on who you are and what values you align with.
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 12, 2018 15:29:45 GMT -5
Legion of Super-heroes
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 12, 2018 15:12:08 GMT -5
Wow, this really is the end of an era, huh? First Ditko and now Lee. The Marvel holy trinity is creating up in the clouds now. RIP Stan the Man.
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 7, 2018 20:19:58 GMT -5
He looks familiar. But I can’t seem to place what I’ve seen him in. Coincidently it might whatever that shot is taken from. Probably best known as the lead in Invasion of the Body Snatchers. Also appeared in bunch of Joe Dante movies (The Howling, Piranha, etc.)
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 6, 2018 22:09:15 GMT -5
I don't even live in Texas anymore and even I'm getting anxiety watching these O'Rourke/Cruz numbers.
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Post by Pharozonk on Nov 6, 2018 21:26:00 GMT -5
Voted today.
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 29, 2018 13:52:23 GMT -5
The only place safe from bugs is Antarctica. The only thing to fear there is shape shifting aliens...
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 29, 2018 7:46:26 GMT -5
I would invest in speakers, but the walls in my apartment are too thin.
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 28, 2018 20:16:08 GMT -5
Does anyone have any headphone amp recommendations? I have a Fluance RT81 turntable and AKG K240 headphones if that helps.
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 26, 2018 16:39:58 GMT -5
R.I.P. Norm Breyfogle.
Your work on Batman is unmatched.
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 14, 2018 8:12:12 GMT -5
To anyone in the storm's path, please stay safe and take any necessary precautions!
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 1, 2018 15:47:38 GMT -5
Labor Day Weekend folks. What'll you be having?
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Post by Pharozonk on Sept 1, 2018 13:58:42 GMT -5
Cheers to a relaxing Labor Day weekend, everyone!
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Post by Pharozonk on Aug 26, 2018 10:17:49 GMT -5
Weirdly cool morning outside. Woke up to 65 degree weather
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