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One has to always bear in mind that Hitler came to power... via democracy. Many of his methods are recognizable in the current polemic discourse. This type of rabid adherence to lunatic fantasy theories is scary. I'm hoping it will reach a high water mark then recede. But thus far it just keeps getting more stupidly inane.

Good team systems tend to do well despite the lack of first round draft stock; bad teams often remain so despite years of excellent draft positions. I think it's the later rounds that make the difference between winners and losers. Here's the 2021 draft positions: https://www.nfl.com/news/2021-nfl-draft-order-top-18-picks-set-eagles-sixth

Frankly I don't recognize this Republican party any more. They seem all wrapped up in conspiracy theories, hatred, barriers, and isolationism. It isn't anything like the genial party of business conservatives I appreciated when I was younger. Both business conservatism and traditional liberal tolerance toward others now seem to be the roles of the independent US voter.

One wonders who would want to coach there. No amount of salary is worth all that.

Three days to go. Either that loser DJT will get kicked to the curb or we'll have a Republican overthrow of our Democracy. I'm guessing the Pubs will do just enough to avoid the latter.

You might get more guys... but fewer women.

I don't know that he was that great a coach, but man the guy sure could shoot.

Perhaps a better game design would be to track when you are having difficulty with a certain section of the game and be willing to suggest hints during the game restart?

Well, maybe if they made it a race between countries, some people would be more willing to take one for the team?

January 1st is Public Domain Day in the U.S. Hurray! Disney only managed to screw us over for a couple of decades.

Yes the above belongs in the politics thread.

Somebody needs to do a study of modern injury rate versus the rate 30-40 years ago. It sure seems like it's a lot higher, even from practice. Too many massive brawny guys constantly running into each other and this is what you get. I wonder if the sport wouldn't benefit from some weight caps?

I think it may depend on the facility. My Dad's living in an assisted living complex and they have been exceptionally careful in their response. People are only supposed to visit for medical reasons, and they set up specific events for meetings with family members. They've only had one confirmed case in a staff member. He's signed up for an early vaccination there, so I'm happy about that.

Dawn Wells Dies Of Covid-19: Mary Ann On ‘Gilligan’s Island’ Was 82 Very sorry to hear that. Her character was a sweetheart. RIP.

Looking forward to watching Trump lose multiple times on Jan. 6th. It just never gets old.

I don't think that's going to keep out the COVID-19 virus. But it might work with HPV.