Nice read. Thanks OP.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 6:32 PM on August 15, 2008

It's nice to know I can come back here years later and ZachsMind is still pissing everyone off.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 6:35 PM on August 15, 2008

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posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 12:54 PM on June 13, 2008

yeah, so I know it's up to me and all, but whaddya think? $10? What will you interested me-fis bid for some shiny new radiohead?
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 6:33 PM on September 30, 2007

This is the internets's favorite show. I feel like I'm the only one who felt disappointed by the season. The last episode was anticlimatic (to me at least), the future episode had a myriad of plot holes that don't make sense. Too much hindsight justification in things like:

"Why didn’t Peter just fly into the sky by himself at the end of last season? An EW excerpt:

'It's all about Peter's mental state,' says Ventimiglia.... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 12:56 PM on September 24, 2007

I still have no idea why Future Peter had a scar. I mean...he did save Claire in this nightmare future world, right? Considering she was still alive and all.

Yeah, so that's a big problem I had. Future Hiro tells Past Hiro (who he didn't remember meeting so this hasn't happened) to save her so the world won't blow up and that's the reason Sylar could heal himself when Future Hiro in the past stabs Future Sylar in the past (as well as heal from the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 1:14 PM on September 24, 2007

I think Future Hiro was from the timeline where the bomb went off and the cheerleader wasn;t saved, but they were in the timeline where the cheerleader was saved but the bomb still didn't go off.

But what about all the bomb memorials in the future? The bomb clearly went off - merged timelines I can buy but that is sloppy stuff.

But yeah, time travel never works out, except for Marty McFly.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 1:39 PM on September 24, 2007

Okay, that was unexpected and awesome.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 10:19 AM on July 26, 2007

As a white male american, I don't know how much my take really matters. But it's always seemed to me that if a bully calls you a word and you react, he's going to keep calling you that word. If you shrug it off, he/she moves on. I don't understand why you would want to keep giving that word (or any word) power. Of course I'm not part of the race that got kidnapped and enslaved, so...
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 2:04 PM on July 10, 2007

As a white male american, I don't know how much my take really matters. But it's always seemed to me that if a bully calls you a word and you react, he's going to keep calling you that word. If you shrug it off, he/she moves on.

Yeah, just walk it off!

Or rub some dirt on it... I'm just saying..
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 2:58 PM on July 10, 2007

Hmm, any SCOTUS scholars here know what the record for 5-4 decisions in a term is? I've only been paying vague attention but there appears to be a lot of them this go around...
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 10:58 AM on June 25, 2007

I don't have the numbers off my head, but you likely only to pay attention to the controversial opinions, and those are opinions which are more likely going to be split decisions.The vast majority of opinions are not 5-4.

Well if by controversial opinions you mean ones reported on the news (or the news-ish websites like MeFi), then sure. Interesting to see what percentage this term were, but might have to go crunch some numbers. Also the record %... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:22 AM on June 25, 2007

Let's leave the gun control debate to the talking heads who are going to shout at each other all week about it.

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I keep wondering if some small good thing can come of this but I really can't figure out what.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:21 AM on April 16, 2007

Some of these shots could be incompetence. However, when you've proven to be deliberately disingenuous at times you lose the benefit of the doubt IMHO. It's not saying much when you can't tell the difference between incompetent and agenda driven material on a network.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 12:41 PM on March 15, 2007

First off, sorry for the spoilage. The initial alternative I saw was don't ask the question. After the askme thread, I just wasn't crafty enough. Mods feel free to yank it.

A specific gripe ( not so much the idea) per se is (DO NOT READ IF YOU DIDN'T FOLLOW THE LINK):

a). In Watchmen a wealthy former hero who has been pulling the strings from behind the scenes sends a 'creature' to to nyc that sends off a "psychic shockwave" that... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:30 AM on March 12, 2007

Man this is totally not the post I foresaw.

Anywho, [more inside] would have been the way to go. I even threw it past a friend and it passed the smell test. Guess I need a few more friends. There are legitimate gripes about the post and I suppose I will be much more careful in the future.

My specific qualms which seem to be getting glossed over somewhat are the specifics. Yes, the theme itself is not new (and there are great example in the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 2:26 PM on March 12, 2007

He will stay dead. Just like Bucky did.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 9:34 AM on March 7, 2007

Still not sure how I feel about a Republican Reed Richards.

Always seemed like kind of a stretch to me.

Okay I laughed a good bit at that.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 5:23 PM on March 7, 2007

It is some of the hottest chicken (or any food) that has entered my mouth. You sweat as you eat. It is delicious.

But beware the fire in the hole you will surely have.

Also recommended : Lorrie Morgan's and Boo's.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 1:05 PM on January 24, 2007

So dick in a box is way better than Harry Potter...


riiiiight...
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 7:53 AM on December 21, 2006

sweet. can't wait to see this movie.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 10:45 AM on September 29, 2006

fwiw, I reaaaally digg the new album. I'm pretty sure Ain't Talkin is gonna get played as much as Highlands as much as It's all over now baby blue, etc.

It stands up with the best of his rest.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 3:01 PM on September 2, 2006

first link dead?
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 7:49 PM on August 27, 2006

Full disclosure, I live in this district and voted for Todd.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 10:46 AM on August 25, 2006

Two important points not above:

1). There is not republican candidate, so this would have almost assured her election

2). No other candidate is having this by-law enforced, including the Democratic candidate for governor.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 10:54 AM on August 25, 2006

A bright point being lost here (at least for me, I live here).

An openly gay candidate was elected in Alabama.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:35 AM on August 25, 2006

This is merely a reflection on the Democratic Party. No one should be surprised that they follow rules only when it suits their needs; they've been doing this for quite some time now. This has absolutely nothing to do with the State of Alabama.

You can't seriously be insinuating that the Republican Party is not corrupt here. Fob James was not that long ago. Not as long as 1988.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 12:05 PM on August 25, 2006

Reading up a bit more, this appears to just be a case of two people wrestling for control of the party, Reed and Turnham. Unfortunately it seems Todd is in the crossfire.

I can't wait for the great publicity out state gets out of this! Way to go guys!

“If this is the state we’re in, then the Democratic Party is going to hell,” former councilor Aldrich Gunn said.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 1:05 PM on August 25, 2006

Yeah, because an MSN beat writer has a much better feel for Alabama politics than a local writer that lives here.

Come to Birmingham. We have a very corrupt local government which extends to any seat from this area. It may seem odd because it's the south, but the mayor and a majority of the city council are African American and (gasp) they learned how to be just as corrupt as any good old white politician. That's just politics, but race baiting is a standard in the city.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 8:36 PM on August 25, 2006

sassy molassy my vote counts!

Nice to have this in Alabama. Really. My neighboor up the street seems to have been heavily involved in the campaign. Perhaps I'll bring him some cookies tomorrow.

Thanks for the interest and link amberglow.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 8:11 PM on August 26, 2006

So Alabama has an openly gay representative. Al a bama. I cannot wait to play that card in all future Alabama bashing mefi threads (although very possibly well deserved) in the future.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 9:36 PM on August 26, 2006

Watchmen the HBO series could be pretty awesome however.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 9:09 PM on August 25, 2006

Especially if you get The Comedian saying cocksucker all over the place.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 9:28 PM on August 25, 2006

New album by Dylan is super great btw (that is if you liked his last two)....
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:26 AM on August 24, 2006

I never thought I'd say this, but that was really, really funny dios. I have some old theory that you can sum up any situation with a classic simpsons quote.

Well played sir, well played.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 2:24 PM on August 18, 2006

well i'm not getting any work done today....
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 10:33 AM on August 10, 2006

Wii!
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 7:50 AM on August 8, 2006

I chuckled. Nice edit.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 8:05 AM on August 4, 2006

I loved this game. I was 5, but I so didn't want ET to die. I think I actually cried a few times when he did.

The memories. Combine this with the digg story about how they freaking filmed almost all of Back To the Future with Eric stoltz and I'm having a gems of the 80's Friday!
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 7:15 AM on July 28, 2006

How did this turn into a deadwood thread?
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 6:21 PM on July 21, 2006

Btw, the dude abides.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 6:21 PM on July 21, 2006

On the one hand, I understand not doing this for free.

But on the other (taxpaying) hand, I expect my government to protect it's citizens without charging them.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 2:39 PM on July 17, 2006

I'm not sure he deserves that. Not one of my favourite ever artists or anything, but listen to Casimir Pulaski Day on Illinoise and then come and tell me he sounds "as if he's reciting all that he learned during his time in the library

I'm glad I'm not the only one who loves that song. Album is alright, but that song is super great.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:36 AM on July 12, 2006

If you like something (music/film/people/food/wine/beer/etc) it automatically is good. Fuck what critics (metafilter's included) say.

I'm not sure I agree. It means you like it, but that is an argument without end. I still weigh in that if a majority of people who specialize in critique in a certain field love or hate something it says something about it's intrinsic goodness/badness.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:46 AM on July 12, 2006

I still weigh in that if a majority of people who specialize in critique in a certain field love or hate something it says something about it's intrinsic goodness/badness.

Only if you put more value on other people's opinions than in your own. Why should the majority rule when it comes to something as relative as taste?

If I like a song and someone else doesn't, even if hundreds of others don't like it, why should that change my opinion... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 12:12 PM on July 12, 2006

And it does seem that saying things cannot be labeled good or bad except for your own opinion is a way of justifying your own taste as always good. I love lots of absolute crap.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 12:14 PM on July 12, 2006

Awesome. Now I wait for the leak.....
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 11:37 AM on July 12, 2006

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posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 7:05 AM on July 11, 2006

Yes he did still overreact. You can't do that in a game. You can call names if you want, but you can't assult some. You can ignore them like say an adult would. Or kick his ass in the parking lot after the game like some highschooler, but he fully earned his red card.

I'm not so sure that the replay didn't come into play. Numerous announcers reported that the scene was on the jumbotron (though the bbc claims otherwise) and both coaches as well at the... [more]
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 6:35 PM on July 10, 2006

Champs. Ugh.
posted to MetaFilter by dig_duggler at 7:01 AM on July 10, 2006