halomatt

So is it time for me to refinance my home mortgage? I'm at 4.5% for a 30-year. I'm kinda a financial idiot, so use small words. Thanks.

If ya ain't first, you're last. Mediocrity sucks.

Yep. I've been in education for 23 years. I have had bad classes before. This is a horrible class.

I went back and re-read my post to make sure that did not write that or anything that might be construed as similar to that. I did not. In fact, I would say that rape falls under the, "violent criminal" category that I did specifically allude to in my post. However, I would say that rehabilitation is possible for some criminals accused of some crimes. I know it's vague, but, as I wrote in my original post, I haven't done the research, so to speak on this would be intellectually dishonest.

Got it. Thanks. I was curious because I know there is, and has been, an argument for "rehabilitation" over "punishment." In general, there is research that has shown rehabilitation is more successful and less expensive than incarceration and punishment. It's been a long time since I looked up this issue, but I would agree with you that violent criminals owe society a debt that must be repaid, sometimes with their life or incarceration for life. Of course, those choices also must have cost as a factor.

Curious...what do you mean by "leniency", and what do you mean when you write, "serious?" Seems like those two terms need to be defined.

I enjoy both Gubi and Victor. In my opinion, they are very talented and have great chemistry. They seem to genuinely enjoy each other's company.

You all suck. I'm right.

I don't think the Angels are "tanking." I think this team is going to tank. As in: they suck and they're NOT going to get any better for the remaining two months. Thus, they will tank, whether by purposeful intent, or by virtue of being a shitty team. I make light of it, but it will be interesting to track their record in the reverse standings. It would be good if they landed in the Top (Bottom) Ten. sigh...

Supposed to be a strong draft next year. Right now, Angels would pick at 15. I would assume that by the time September rolls around, the arms of our remaining pitchers will have fallen off, and the losing will begin in earnest. Top ten, here we come!!!

BTW: 100%. FACT.

Soo...question: does anyone still have any of their childhood crap? I still have some Hot Wheels, one GI Joe large format, several GI Joe/Cobra small format stuff (F14 Tomcat, Blackhawk?), my skate and my BMX bike.

GI Joes. The old 12 inch poseables that had buzzcuts and the hair would fall out if it got wet. Weird. Also, someone mentioned Evel Knievel. Totally into that wind up motercycle thing. I was also into the Six Million Dollar Man (Steve Austin) with his bionic eye and the panels that opened where you could see his circuitry. Cool stuff. Also sports and Hot Wheels and the little green army men. Star Wars shit. Man I had it all. Good times.

This still creeps me out after all these years. Do you think he would still be a serial killer today, or would he save up the money and get the operation?

Hehe: You used, "staid". Yah Yah!! hehehehehehehe. "Staid." "I was at the party and "staid" to get "laid!"

I just looked at the replay and I'd say he got his hand on the plate before he was tagged on the head. Oh well...onward.

I know it's somewhat "controversial", but if the Angels want to "get", they have to, "give." If the Angels want to trade for an "Ace", they are going to either give up a ton of volume, or at least one Blue Chipper like Adell. I love Adell's future potential, but really..the offense is doing okay and Calhoun currently has an OPS+ of 112, so the Angels really need to keep/replace that. Not too difficult. It's a least a conversation that might bear some fruit, but I definitely believe the Angels should explore that option. BTW...I'd rather have DeGrom than Syndergaard. If that means the Angels take on the salary and deliver a lesser package that keeps Adell in the Angel farm, then all the better.

Yes. Absolutely.

I'd give up Adell for Syndergaard. Keep Calhoun at the option rate and wait on Marsh and the other outfielders. Also, throw money at Syndergaard to keep him in an Angel uniform.

I'm in. +2. Can't wait to hang with Flat Scruffy and get some pics. Make it a pose-able cutout, please. I have some...ideas. (I tell my kids the same thing. Pine box on the side of I15. Just dump me. I pay enough in taxes, and it's the least the State can do.)

I wonder what Fletcher would net the team in a trade. Probably ask for a ton of talent.

This is my thought. If the team plays .500 ball the next ten days, he'll stay for sure. It's becoming reality (it seems) that he'll not have the explosive fastball anymore, and if if wants to continue to play baseball, he'll have to start throwing more sinkers and become more of a ground ball pitcher. He's going to have to learn to pitch with different tools now, and he'll need time to do so.

I see them once in a while on social media. They just seem over-the-top and unnecessary to me. I dunno. I'm not a kid, so I'm not subject to their flights of fancy. If only they knew the real world was nothing like their fantasy shit.

Yeah. If you enjoy the "El Pollo Loco", I've been told that Juan Pollo is much, much better.