Well, tony, they didn’t kill a journalist in an embassy, that we know of… and we all know that THAT is the official line in the sand (not necessarily middle-eastern) that is totally not arbitrary at all…Quote:
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Well, tony, they didn’t kill a journalist in an embassy, that we know of… and we all know that THAT is the official line in the sand (not necessarily middle-eastern) that is totally not arbitrary at all…Quote:
Originally Posted by tony
You’re asserting an arbitrary line again, in case you didn’t catch my sarcasm in the post above…Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
So what then it’s either all ok or none of it is? Seems like those are the only two options in your view as any attempt to separate anything from “I don’t care for his cologne” to “murderous autocrat” is apparently arbitrary?Quote:
Originally Posted by heffray
Morality is a bitch ehQuote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
Seems like perhaps a hard definition of arbitrariness is the wrong measuring stick.Quote:
Originally Posted by heffray
In actuality the world we live in is quite gray. Every four years we hold this contest for the top public job in the land and various contestants puff out their chests and blather on about how, once elected, they will correct this injustice or that one. Eventually a first timer wins and on the very next January 20th (or 21st) assumes the mantle of power. Then, he/she gets to read the PDB for the very first time. It must be quite sobering.
Three of the last 4 were sober long before they ever saw a daily brief.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
So, we’re changing definitions of words now? That might be a sign for me to stop having this conversation.Quote:
Originally Posted by bisonaudit
I must spread rep, apparently… this post was brilliant. Sorry I didn’t mention it sooner.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Moving Day at the US Open!
https://www.usopen.com/2023/scoring.html
Congrats to Wyndham Clark on winning the 2023 US Open! One for his late Mother, he played big. Hear, hear!!
https://www.cbssports.com/golf/news/...lion-pool/amp/
He is now a guy I will be rooting forQuote:
Originally Posted by MangyOldBison
Tom Hoge is currently at +1 and T47 at the Open in Royal Liverpool.
https://www.theopen.com/leaderboard
Congrats to Brian Harman on his win in the 2023 Open Championship!
https://www.espn.com/golf/story/_/id...s?platform=amp
In his post-win interview, Brian called The Open Championship “…the best tournament in the world…”Quote:
Originally Posted by MangyOldBison
…Shots fired, especially from a Georgia native…
His putter was his best friend all 4 daysQuote:
Originally Posted by MangyOldBison
Attachment 10229 This is my first time going... anyone have some tips?
https://www.tiktok.com/@menwithdrive...02963954437419Quote:
Originally Posted by heckler
Yes, I have exactly 1 tip: invite me.Quote:
Originally Posted by heckler
Be prepared to collect lots of merch. It is ridiculously cheap. Beer is cheap. Food is cheap. Be prepared for lots of elevation change. Start walking some hills, it is much more hilly than the 2D cameras can show. You will need to stand in line overnight to get your chair(s) in the most prime spots.Quote:
Originally Posted by heckler
Merch is definitely not cheap. But concessions are. Plus you get a souvenir cup with almost every beverage you buy.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Very accurate on the undulation of the property. You'll get a lot of steps in.
We are going on Sunday so I am guessing the line will be crazy. What time would you get there?Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
How long have you been trying to get tickets?Quote:
Originally Posted by heckler
That depends on where you want to put your chair. If you want to get it on 18 green at a level where you can actually see the final putt then get in line as soon as they shut the gates on Saturday. If however you would be happy to have your chair on the slope along 16, which will also allow you to see the green on 6 and 15 then you can get there right when the gates open on Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by heckler
It will also depend on the leaderboard Saturday night. If we have a couple of popular heavyweights in the final one or two groups then you need to be in line earlier. If we happen to have an amateur in one of the final groups, fugetaboudit! Just sleep there!
Grandstand behind 12 tee box allows you to see approach shot on 11, entire play on 12, tee shot on 13 and if you are at the top maybe even some of the putting on 14.
Grandstand next to 14 tee box allows you to see that tee shot, approach and putting on 13, tee shot on 16 if you are at the top plus maybe some putts on 15. Also, concession stand very nearby.
Grandstand on 15 allows you to see that approach there and most of 16.
I walked the course quite a bit and was placed on 11 in the "elbow" of the dogleg where most tee shots were landing when Tiger landed his right next to me. I was within feet as he threaded that sucker through the trees and down to 11 green.
Take a good look at the course map and plan your strategy. Place your chair where you want to watch a bunch of action, like that slope on 16 and then plan to walk the front nine or something early in the day. Then you can migrate up to 18 for the final groups. It is going to be a challenge to get your chair in a great spot at 18 because the ground surrounding it has a decreasing slope the further you get back. If you are not in the first four or five rows you aren't going to see much of the action on the green itself.
As you probably already know, your best chance of seeing somebody make history and being in amongst the roar is highest at 11,12,13,15,16,18. Nobody is going to win the tournament on holes like 10, 14 and 17 but they sure can lose it there. As always, keep in mind: drive for show, putt for dough.
Ignore abc123 regarding merch prices. There is precisely one place in the entire world where you can buy official Masters logo swag and they don't sell online. They could charge anything they wanted to for it. And they don't. He is right about the beverage cups though. When I went in 2011 $3.75 bought you a darkish import beer in a commemorative plastic cup. I would guess it was Bass Ale or similar. I use those cups every day. I still have all of them.
Pimento Cheese sandwich? $1.50 as I recall. Yeah, it's a thing. All the sandwiches are wrapped in green plastic so if one escapes it will not show up on the broadcast.
You're going to have a GREAT time. Enjoy Mecca!!! Excited for you!
$100 for a 1/4 zip and $30-40 for a t-shirt or hat is a pretty good starting point on merchandise and it goes up from there.Quote:
Originally Posted by GreenfieldBison
Zero arguments on they can charge what they want but it's in line or slightly above what you'd pay at any other event. You just can't get it anywhere else so there isn't an issue in paying the prices.
Whereas the concessions literally are cheaper, probably 1/3 or less of what you'd pay anywhere else.
Not saying it isn't worth it, I've spent more money than I'd like to admit the multiple times I've been. I just wouldn't use the word cheap to describe the merch "tent".
3 years I believe, which is ridiculous /purple font.
Its been about that long long for us as well. Hopefully we can get some soon. I see you are going on Sunday. Heck weve put in for practice rounds and havent got in.Quote:
Originally Posted by heckler
What did you request?
I just requested 2 for Saturday or Sunday.Quote:
Originally Posted by 56BISON73
When you gotta go,
you gotta go.
https://golfdigestme.com/rahmbo-stri...sMUtwe6S5dNUuk
I’m getting the impression that Phil Mickelson is not very good at gambling.
good for this writer. what a joke
sorry Amy
https://www.outkick.com/golf-writer-...ro-life-views/
Seems like a sports publication making a decision to keep politics out of its sports coverage. I thought that was the approach you all preferred?Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Chapo
Good on her though for trying to use the US Open to soft launch her 2nd act in politics.
how is that political? pretty sure Amy has never once thought about that
Then you haven’t read any actual news articles where she’s quoted.Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Chapo
It’s clear to me she wants to move into the political realm.
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Originally Posted by El_Chapo
She was literally elected to district Chair of the ND Republican Party this very year…Quote:
Originally Posted by TAILG8R
https://www.inforum.com/opinion/colu...publican-party
She already holds a local leadership position in the Republican Party.Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Chapo
It’s also very clear you didn’t actually read the article…Quote:
Originally Posted by El_Chapo
“It’s very tough. Being a Christian has always been political because Christianity is supposed to touch every aspect of your life,” Olson explained. “I believe in comprehensive Christianity. It dictates how you treat people, how you think about the world, and the decisions that you make. There’s nothing in my life that isn’t affected by faith. To think that there is a realm out there not affected by my faith is something I can’t even fathom.”
I thought she was going to be a mom but I'm illiterate eh.
I do know she loves book banking’s and making sure those queer’s don’t ruin the state eh.
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oh for cripes sake leave her alone you schmucks! back on topic-----------how about that lucas glover? what a guy and what a heater hes on!