Third Wave Here?
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@mik said in Third Wave Here?:
You can't deny that infection rates are on the rise some places, enough to be worrisome. As much as I want everything to open back up, vaccination rates are not there yet.
How much extra tax are you willing to pay to keep things closed? You will be funding this.
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@renauda said in Third Wave Here?:
he had a reputation of being something of a disagreeable wanker
Funny you should mention. Years ago, I listened to Greenberg's biography of Ludwig. He (Beethoven, not Greenberg) was such a horrible, horrible person. The account of his dealing with his sister-in-law and the custody of his nephew made me really, really dislike the man. Granted, it was an emotional response, but it was a long time before I could enjoy his music without thinking of what an asshole he was.
@george-k said in Third Wave Here?:
@renauda said in Third Wave Here?:
he had a reputation of being something of a disagreeable wanker
Funny you should mention. Years ago, I listened to Greenberg's biography of Ludwig. He (Beethoven, not Greenberg) was such a horrible, horrible person. The account of his dealing with his sister-in-law and the custody of his nephew made me really, really dislike the man. Granted, it was an emotional response, but it was a long time before I could enjoy his music without thinking of what an asshole he was.
I'd still rather listen to him than Tucker Carlson.
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@george-k said in Third Wave Here?:
@renauda said in Third Wave Here?:
he had a reputation of being something of a disagreeable wanker
Funny you should mention. Years ago, I listened to Greenberg's biography of Ludwig. He (Beethoven, not Greenberg) was such a horrible, horrible person. The account of his dealing with his sister-in-law and the custody of his nephew made me really, really dislike the man. Granted, it was an emotional response, but it was a long time before I could enjoy his music without thinking of what an asshole he was.
I'd still rather listen to him than Tucker Carlson.
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@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
I'd still rather listen to him than Tucker Carlson.
Seth Myers said of Tucker Carlson that watching his facial expressions was like watching Templeton the rat trying to read Charlotte's Web.
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@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
I'd still rather listen to him than Tucker Carlson.
Seth Myers said of Tucker Carlson that watching his facial expressions was like watching Templeton the rat trying to read Charlotte's Web.
@catseye3 said in Third Wave Here?:
@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
I'd still rather listen to him than Tucker Carlson.
Seth Myers said of Tucker Carlson that watching his facial expressions was like watching Templeton the rat trying to read Charlotte's Web.
I find Seth Myers as funny as a bout of gastritis. As illuminating, too.
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In the interest of balance, I don't like Seth Myers, either.
But Tucker's facial expressions are pretty odd. Particularly for the smartest conservative commentator since William F. Buckley Jr.
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I try to watch the first part of his show. I figure that's the cool stuff that can get him in trouble with the SJW's.
Facial expressions? I find him rather expressionless.
Now, don't shoot the messenger.I was only joking
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@doctor-phibes
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I don't see how Carlson's tone helps to dampen the country's growing animosity toward one another. I do see how it could be pretty effective in keeping conservatives pissed off.
I don't need any of that shit in my life so I don't listen.
Please love yourself.
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I don't see how Carlson's tone helps to dampen the country's growing animosity toward one another. I do see how it could be pretty effective in keeping conservatives pissed off.
I don't need any of that shit in my life so I don't listen.
@aqua-letifer said in Third Wave Here?:
I don't see how Carlson's tone helps to dampen the country's growing animosity toward one another. I do see how it could be pretty effective in keeping conservatives pissed off.
I don't need any of that shit in my life so I don't listen.
I'm not particularly interesting in litigating his tone, but I think he often makes some very good points you won't find made in most other broadcast outlets.
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@aqua-letifer said in Third Wave Here?:
I don't see how Carlson's tone helps to dampen the country's growing animosity toward one another. I do see how it could be pretty effective in keeping conservatives pissed off.
I don't need any of that shit in my life so I don't listen.
I'm not particularly interesting in litigating his tone, but I think he often makes some very good points you won't find made in most other broadcast outlets.
@horace said in Third Wave Here?:
@aqua-letifer said in Third Wave Here?:
I don't see how Carlson's tone helps to dampen the country's growing animosity toward one another. I do see how it could be pretty effective in keeping conservatives pissed off.
I don't need any of that shit in my life so I don't listen.
I'm not particularly interesting in litigating his tone, but I think he often makes some very good points you won't find made in most other broadcast outlets.
Fair enough; I think that's true, at least some of the time.
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Just for the record, I'm not saying he never makes good points. My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants. I get enough of that at home.
Also, I tend to find myself saying 'wanker' a lot. I feel exactly the same way about Bill Maher, possibly more so.
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Just for the record, I'm not saying he never makes good points. My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants. I get enough of that at home.
Also, I tend to find myself saying 'wanker' a lot. I feel exactly the same way about Bill Maher, possibly more so.
@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants.
Yep, I get the same vibe. The whole tone is "get a load of how chilling/terrible/vindictive/whatever this is" with plenty of icy sarcasm thrown in. It's why I don't watch. I'm negative enough on my own, thanks.
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@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants.
Yep, I get the same vibe. The whole tone is "get a load of how chilling/terrible/vindictive/whatever this is" with plenty of icy sarcasm thrown in. It's why I don't watch. I'm negative enough on my own, thanks.
@aqua-letifer said in Third Wave Here?:
@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants.
Yep, I get the same vibe. The whole tone is "get a load of how chilling/terrible/vindictive/whatever this is" with plenty of icy sarcasm thrown in. It's why I don't watch. I'm negative enough on my own, thanks.
Aqua, I saw this mug and almost bought it for you yesterday.
“I am fond of pigs. Dogs look up to us. Cats look down on us. Pigs treat us as equals.” ~Winston S. Churchill
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I get enough of that at home, too.
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@aqua-letifer said in Third Wave Here?:
@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants.
Yep, I get the same vibe. The whole tone is "get a load of how chilling/terrible/vindictive/whatever this is" with plenty of icy sarcasm thrown in. It's why I don't watch. I'm negative enough on my own, thanks.
Aqua, I saw this mug and almost bought it for you yesterday.
@mik said in Third Wave Here?:
@aqua-letifer said in Third Wave Here?:
@doctor-phibes said in Third Wave Here?:
My real problem with those shows is the whole concept of listening to what essentially amounts to rants.
Yep, I get the same vibe. The whole tone is "get a load of how chilling/terrible/vindictive/whatever this is" with plenty of icy sarcasm thrown in. It's why I don't watch. I'm negative enough on my own, thanks.
Aqua, I saw this mug and almost bought it for you yesterday.
My current haven't-lost-my-shit average is up to about .250 or so. I know enough to realize I'll never go pro.
