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re: After more than a week to contemplate, LeBron throws his teammates under the bus

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/21/26 at 6:36 pm to High C
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"I have the passion and the admiration to hoist a Larry O'Brien Trophy up every single year, but I also have a realization of what particular team I have been a part of in that particular year," James said in an episode of his podcast, "Mind the Game," with co-host Steve Nash released Thursday. "And understanding this year, we fought and we played to the maximum ability of our team. But ultimately, if we're being completely honest, we were out-talented."


In his defense, those are words. Just seemingly used in a clunky/wrong manner.

Similar to, if not nearly as funny as, Oswald Bates:


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You mean "aspiration," you frickin' dingus?

Maybe he meant ambition? Although that seems further away from admiration . . . :dope:
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re: Shadeur winning over coach, MSB next?

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/21/26 at 10:55 am to nola tiger lsu
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Monken was also complimentary of Watson, who is healthy after tearing his Achilles in October 2024 and missing all of the 2025 season.

"Deshaun's athleticism shows up," Monken said. "Obviously he's had that, but he's had injuries that have set him back. I wouldn't say it's a surprise, but it's exciting to see -- it's a weapon for him. It's one of his superpowers, his athleticism."
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re: I'd never heard of this moon conspiracy.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/20/26 at 10:49 am to blueboy
So they escaped Alcatraz, survived, and then stayed together to make a propaganda/hoax film for the federal government . . . as fugitives under new identities?

Seems like a bit of a gamble.
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re: Students shoot up a mosque in San Diego.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/20/26 at 10:39 am to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
Supposedly the manifesto has been leaked/released - saw it last night.

I don't know if it's real/verified but this is supposedly it - only a link so you have to click to see any of it.
X - @amyforsandiego

They (don't know if Caleb or Cain) self-describe as a "Christian Ecofascist Accelerationist" and they go pretty hard against trans people.

Not a funny situation but it is somewhat funny and telling that parts of it have [UNFINISHED] in their manifesto. I think that says a lot about how stable and intelligent these two were.


Edit: I've also seen two TikTok(?) videos of one of them in a mask dancing like an idiot. I think a lot of this generation is totally screwed in the head.

X- Sarah Fields - summation of manifesto and a video of dancing
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re: Rashee Rice violated probation by smoking weed, will go to jail for 30 days

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/19/26 at 3:18 pm to Fun Bunch
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re: Minocqua Brewing Owner & Patrons Arrested.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/19/26 at 1:11 pm to BTROleMisser
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When he said, "please don't," I started laughing. Dude is over it

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Bangstad: Can I expound on that?

Lawyer Fred: Please don't.


The lawyer knows that idiot will turn this simple and quick interview into a much longer interview and he doesn't want to be there for all that time.

:lol:

Edit: Watched it again and I just noticed the agent's head swivel quickly when he started to ask if he could expound on his answer.
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re: Best Horror Movie of All-Time: CHAMPIONSHIP MATCH (Voting Open)

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/19/26 at 11:26 am to iwyLSUiwy
I'd rather watch Halloween. :dunno:

Halloween
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re: NCAA member teams should sue Sorsby for the frivilous lawsuit

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/19/26 at 11:24 am to chalmetteowl
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I thought the NCAA did something like that

They did think of allowing betting on professional sports. It was proposed and after 30 days, it was rejected by a majority of the member institutions.
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An October, 2025 proposal from the NCAA Division I Administrative Committee would have allowed players and athletic department members to bet on professional sports. This proposal was rejected in November by the NCAA's member institutions in a vote which required two-thirds support.


Problem for Sorsby is that he ALREADY had bet not just on college sports, not just on his sport, but also his own team . . . in 2022.

The bigger problem:
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Unfortunately for Sorsby, precedent established by the NCAA suggests his college career may be over. In 2021, Iowa State backup quarterback Hunter Dekkers placed 366 bets with DraftKings, totaling to $2,799 including a $15 bet in a Cyclones game he did not play in. When the betting scandal broke in 2023, the NCAA went on to rule Dekkers permanently ineligble. Dekkers would transfer to Iowa Western Community College after missing the entire 2023 season.


But he didn't play in the game(s)?
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As of the latest NCAA guidelines in 2023, athletes who wager on their school's sports could face "permanent loss of collegiate eligibility in all sports." This penalty applies whether or not the athlete participated in the games that were the subject of gambling.


Source and good article
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re: Minocqua Brewing Owner & Patrons Arrested.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/19/26 at 11:07 am to LABengal
While he's probably getting a nice amount of fees, I kind of feel for Kirk's lawyer:


You know he likes the constant cashflow for his practice, but probably hates his client.

That posture says so much. :lol:
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re: NCAA member teams should sue Sorsby for the frivilous lawsuit

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/18/26 at 10:16 pm to nicholastiger
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"The NCAA has weaponized his condition to shore up a facade of competitive integrity, while simultaneously profiting from the very gambling ecosystem it polices," the filing states.


I'm pretty sure the NCAA has weaponized nothing. It has, however, had prohibitions on gambling for years, if not decades.

As long as the NCAA didn't tell Sorsby that he can gamble and have since reneged on that permission, then the NCAA hasn't weaponized anything.
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re: My co-worker's daughter is marrying this baw

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/16/26 at 6:25 pm to HoustonGumbeauxGuy
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re: Is Louisiana still a jungle primary?

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/16/26 at 6:23 pm to DeafVallyBatnR
I believe there were several letters sent out regarding how Independent would be its own party. So if you wanted to vote, you'd have to change it.

Guess you thought it was junk mail. :lol:
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re: Bill Cassidy is a milquetoast taint of the highest order

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/16/26 at 6:13 pm to boosiebadazz
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But he’s better than the other two.

Any politician that implores constituents to call and thank him should get a swift kick out of office.
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re: I guess maybe there are some limits to the “cult” following of Trump?

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/16/26 at 6:12 pm to Y.A. Tittle
I don't hinge on Trump's endorsement because he's made some really crap endorsements and hires.

It seems that he lets people give him options and that he can be easily swayed into choosing one over another.

So I make my own choices there.
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re: Blake Lively. What a narcissistic dumb arse.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/16/26 at 12:23 am to Geekboy
Ain't no one have the time to read all that nonsense from Reddit.

Also:
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re: AG threatens 8 New Orleans leaders with removal from office in court clerk battle

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/14/26 at 12:49 am to Red Stick Rambler
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THEN WHAT IS THE POINT OF THIS THREAD????



It's also redundant; my thread was posted about 30 minutes prior but everyone wants to argue with and trigger her more. :lol:
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re: Mamdani inherited a $12 Billion budget deficit and already has it to zero.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/14/26 at 12:23 am to OysterPoBoy
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Not what I thought the guy would bring to the table but you have to admit maybe he’s onto something.

Much of that is financial smoke and mirrors and one-time money to cover the deficit.

And pushing things backs will increase deficits in future years and it'll hurt if there isn't a bunch of Wall Street bonuses infusing extra tax money into the budget.

Also, as of now, there is a projected 7 billion dollar deficit in the budget for next year (IIRC, I think I read that there is a projected 25 billion projected in budgets over the next 3 years).
As Mamdani Pulls Budget Rabbit From Hat, Watchdogs Fret Over ‘One-Shots’

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But the budget is hardly a symbol of fiscal rectitude. It relies on billions of dollars in one-shot or short-term money to fund permanent programs, it stretches out pension payments so the next generation will pay for the retirements of present-day workers and it projects a $7 billion deficit for the 2028 fiscal year that will need to be closed just one year from now.

One sign of the problem: The mayor did not mention the deficits in future budgets in his presentation Tuesday of the $124.7 billion budget. Fiscal experts say they do not remember a time when a mayor didn’t acknowledge future year problems.
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re: Best Horror Movie of All-Time Tournament: FINAL FOUR!! (Voting Closed)

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/13/26 at 4:56 pm to iwyLSUiwy
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1. The Exorcist
1. The Shining

1. Jaws
1. Halloween
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And the Clerk of Court situation moves forward in a surprising manner

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/13/26 at 2:02 pm
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Attorney General Liz Murrill demands immediate rescission of New Orleans Clerk resolutions, or face potential forfeiture of their offices

Part of the letter to Mayor Helena Moreno:
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Your letter and the Council’s actions now implicate Louisiana’s usurper statutes. See La. R.S. 42:71 et seq. If Judge Johnson attempts to assume the office without lawful authority, I will be required to seek expedited judicial relief. See La. R.S. 42:74. Judge Johnson—who appears to be an innocent bystander to the Council’s ultra vires action— would face personal exposure for fines or imprisonment, La. R.S. 42:71, damages, La. R.S. 42:82, and litigation costs, La. R.S. 42:84. More fundamentally, you, the District Attorney, and five Council members have put your own offices in jeopardy as “public officer[s] who g[a]ve[] adhesion to, or in any manner recognize[d] the authority of any usurper.” La. R.S. 42:72. For the consequence of that under Louisiana law is “forfeit[ure of] his office.” Id. And the Governor has the authority to fill any vacancies created by those forfeitures. La. R.S. 42:73, 75.


Do you think the Mayor, DA, and City Council back down?
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re: Just came back from China. Our auto industry is doomed.

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/11/26 at 11:15 am to fareplay
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Just came back from China. Our auto industry is doomed.

I'm sure China manufacturers should be trusted. They never cheat or lie.



This one is on food safety - it's not pretty
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re: NOLA leaders call for special election after Gov. Landry’s elimination of Duncan’s seat

Posted by Uncommon Idea on 5/9/26 at 1:04 pm to 4cubbies
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No one elected her to this new position that Landry created. He appointed her.

Arguably it's not a new position. Merely a reorganization/consolidation of the two positions/departments.

Given the consolidation, it would logically follow that one of the positions would be eliminated and the other would just assume the duties of the eliminated position.

As Chelsey Richard Napoleon was elected in 2018 and has not been challenged since that election, it would follow that she might be the better choice to assume the other duties than someone who would be starting from scratch in the other position.
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