ChewyDante

re: 174 Days Since Trump Took Office and Ukraine is Still Fighting - Trump is Seeing the Light

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/13/25 at 11:35 am

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I think the irony of all of this is it reflects a realist foreign policy view, that we have to help Ukraine if we want to pressure Putin into ending the war.

You think a "realist" view on foreign policy necessarily equates to interventionism? Lol

re: Trump is defining Birth right citizenship, through litigation

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/11/25 at 6:45 am

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I’m afraid that Trump wanting to challenge and change a Constitutional amendment, sets a precedent for the future, and other presidents/parties will begin to do the same. If we can change the 14th amendment, what’s preventing Democrats from changing the 2nd?

The 14th Amendment does NOT outline and clearly was never intended to be interpreted to say that people could come here illegally from all over the world, birth a child on our soil and be granted full citizenship status to their baby, thus forcing us to allow them to stay. Do you really believe that’s what the 14th was designed to do?

Trump is refusing to abide by the absolutely horrific interpretation of the 14th Amendment whereby foreigners can flout the authority of the U.S. and its people and claim citizenship rights for themselves against our consent. It is shameful and disgusting that this travesty has been allowed to go on like it has to this point and it’s a clear condemnation of the shear negligence and paralysis of our previous leadership going back many decades.

re: price for new AC

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/8/25 at 3:16 pm

Getting quoted $8,500 for a 3.5 ton Goodman unit (Slidell). Using existing ductwork so swapping the air handler and the outdoor unit. Supposed to be getting a written quote this evening to confirm specs on the unit.

re: Patio gutter or drip edge?

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/7/25 at 8:07 am

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What's the temp like under that roof? I have thought about doing something similar using that same material and I always wonder if it doesn't magnify the sun.

We watched the LSU baseball championship game under it at midday in south LA in late June. Had the fans running and it was hot but tolerable. It seems pretty comparable to a regular patio cover in terms of heat reduction.

We opted for a thicker multi-chambered polycarbonate that is supposed to trap heat and reduce temps below.

Here's a link for reference:
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re: Patio gutter or drip edge?

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/7/25 at 7:56 am

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That's a pretty weird design you got going on there. Seems designed for appeal rather than functionality.

Designed for both actually. The cover allows lots of light to come through, which was a major factor in the design choice. Those rear windows are the entire source of light for our main room, so a standard roof would have smothered us in darkness. We also wanted the to raise the ceiling level because our roofline would have been right over our heads giving a cramped feeling.

With that being said, there are always tradeoffs. I had anticipated the roofing cover to push the water runoff further out into the yard then it does. I think a small gutter (if feasible) could be streamlined into the look horizontally but the downspout would take away from aesthetic a bit, but a worthwhile tradeoff IMO. If I could achieve the same end goal with a drip edge however, I'm thinking that would be a more desirable solution both aesthetically and likely cost wise though I'm not real familiar with solving this kind of problem so not sure what all options exist out there. Obviously maintaining aesthetic is of value but at the end of the day, I will need to keep the water from backing onto the slab so aesthetic will have to be secondary on this one.

re: Patio gutter or drip edge?

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/7/25 at 7:43 am

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You will probably have better luck with this on the home/garden board.

Didn't even realize I posted it to Outdoor. Requested the move Home/Garden. Thanks.

Move thread from Outdoor Board to Home/Garden

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/7/25 at 7:42 am

Accidentally posted the below to Outdoor instead of Home/Garden. Requesting it be moved to correct board. Thanks.

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Patio gutter or drip edge?

Posted by ChewyDante on 7/6/25 at 4:22 pm

I just had a pergola with patio cover installed and I have run into my first issue, which is water runoff flooding back onto my concrete patio. I was under the impression that the cover would extend further than it does but I digress. Now I am looking for what my best option is to address runoff. See below layout:

The water drips back towards the patio area and splashes just outside the concrete which throws dirt and water back onto the patio and actually starts pooling water pretty badly.

My first thought was to install a gutter but the space is very tight. See below for measurements.

I am looking for insight into ideas to best address this issue. I’m thinking a potential alternative to gutters would be an extended drip edge that forces the runoff further out into the yard being a simple and easy solution. Any ideas would be much appreciated!

re: There is no manifesto. But there were threads and articles with "sources" of one yesterday

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/16/25 at 2:47 pm

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The discussion was about the lists, which are real.

As already acknowledged, there was discussion about both. Lots of misinformation and jumping to conclusions from both angles yesterday.

re: There is no manifesto. But there were threads and articles with "sources" of one yesterday

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/16/25 at 2:37 pm

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I will confirm that I'm not the person who created that reporting.

Are you insinuating that I am suggesting that you created the reporting?

There was plenty discussion of a manifesto. You did just suggest that there wasn't much discussion of a manifesto.

re: There is no manifesto. But there were threads and articles with "sources" of one yesterday

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/16/25 at 2:04 pm

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The police are only denying some document espousing a specific philosophy or motivation.

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I don't think THAT was discussed much yesterday.

A list of names and targets is not a manifesto. A manifesto is, exactly as you described, a document espousing motivation and philosophy. Not sure how one could confuse a list for a manifesto.

re: What's the Rant's opinion of Les Miles as a coach?

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/13/25 at 7:46 am

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He was the weirdest anomaly. I think LSU made him better than he was. I think he benefitted a lot by what he inherited. He was clearly a good recruiter. I think probably a below average X's and O's coach, but a great manager of staff. A bit too loyal. Was clearly a player's coach from all the things I remember. He knew his role, and i think that was his chief wisdom.

Pretty much nailed it.

SEC Rant

re: ?? Razorback Roast – LSU Baseball Diss Track Just Dropped Before CWS Showdown

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/13/25 at 7:41 am

This should be good…

Tiger Rant

re: Trump says mass deporting illegal immigrants is hurting US workforce: ‘Changes are coming'

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/12/25 at 2:44 pm

The only softening of policy that would be acceptable in my mind is for those who voluntarily turn themselves over for deportation. If they can demonstrate that they were working in farm labor or some other form of essential labor that the United States deems acceptable for bringing in foreign laborers for, they can apply for a work visa and wait for possible approval. The process must be regulated and transparent. Incentivize cooperation for those who profess to be performing essential labor, but citizenship is out and having your children here leeching off the system is out. Choose not to cooperate and you get permabanned with the others that came across and leech off our system and exploit our people.

If you don't turn yourself over, then frick you, you get deported and put on a ban list. Businesses and prices will adjust when we achieve equilibrium. Right now it is motherfricking detox time and I'm here for it.

re: Los Angeles protests spark renewed calls for California independence

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/9/25 at 6:16 pm

Allow California to secede. Northern California breaks off from Southern California and rejoins the U.S. as new 50th state with Republican majority. Amazing deal for America.

re: Is this true about Angel?

Posted by ChewyDante on 6/3/25 at 8:06 am

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t's surprising how many LSU fans dislike her; it shows that you never really liked her, but rather appreciated the entertainment she brought to BR. Typical

You think people should uncritically support people just because they play a sport for their preferred team? And you think you're not the dumbass? :lol:

Tiger Rant

re: Skeeter time

Posted by ChewyDante on 5/30/25 at 1:01 pm

My backyard is horrific. I am putting a patio cover up so we can use our outdoor patio more and looking to come up with an insecticide free plan.

Planning on having a fan setup that will blow horizontally across the length of the patio as a deterrent. Don't know how effective that will be.

The only other methods I've come across other than mitigating standing water is citronella and other scent deterrents and some people claim the thermacells work, some say they don't.

re: Instead of building a new basketball arena.. Build a baseball field with a roof

Posted by ChewyDante on 5/30/25 at 12:39 pm

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With all this global warming thing going on.

Lol. The rain?

Tiger Rant

re: Why do so many people fail to understand the left-lane rules?

Posted by ChewyDante on 5/28/25 at 2:21 pm

A large portion of our society is incompetent and/or selfish. No where is this manifested more obviously and infuriatingly than on the road.

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