Let’s go Bolts!
Non-sporting folk, please treat this as an open thread. I’ve been in the woods all day, but it looks like we’ve been extra sporty.
Did I miss anything in the news?
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Come for the politics, stay for the snark.
Never entrust democracy to any process that requires Republicans to act in good faith.
“When somebody takes the time to draw up a playbook, they’re gonna use it.”
Humiliatingly small and eclipsed by the derision of millions.
Let’s not be the monsters we hate.
There is no right way to do the wrong thing.
The most dangerous place for a black man in America is in a white man’s imagination.
The National Guard is not Batman.
Sitting here in limbo waiting for the dice to roll
When we show up, we win.
This has so much WTF written all over it that it is hard to comprehend.
A snarling mass of vitriolic jackals
Speaking of republicans, is there a way for a political party to declare intellectual bankruptcy?
The next time the wall street journal editorial board speaks the truth will be the first.
Republicans are the party of chaos and catastrophe.
If you voted for Trump, you don’t get to speak about ethics, morals, or rule of law.
🎶 Those boots were made for mockin’ 🎵
If you tweet it in all caps, that makes it true!
When I decide to be condescending, you won’t have to dream up a fantasy about it.
We are aware of all internet traditions.
Quote tweet friends, screenshot enemies.
When they say they are pro-life, they do not mean yours.
Well, whatever it is, it’s better than being a Republican.
Only Democrats have agency, apparently.
Polls are now a reliable indicator of what corporate Republicans want us to think.
Jerzy Russian
It seems too hot to have hockey.
S. cerevisiae
Something about America has a Pharaoh now, must be that creeping Sharia.
Go Hawks!
Botsplainer
Lots of cheering and tears at Churchill Downs today, a delightfully mixed crowd, young, middle aged and old. All economic strata, all races, all genders.
Among race fans, this is a big f’ing deal – thoroughbred racing needed this attention, and the story is VERY positive.
I only cashed one cheap exacta ticket, but was in the hunt for all of my combo bets and had a blast. Dad wore his lucky shirt and press pass from the 1977 Belmont (Seattle Slew). He attended with his brother, a nationally prominent turf writer.
Baffert is a longtime family friend.
S. cerevisiae
@Botsplainer: I totally love that he won the triple crown, it has been so long. I was 10 when I was mesmerized by Big Red and then saw the other great runs in the seventies, I often wondered if Visa cursed it because the year after Affirmed won it they started their million dollar bonus.
Betty Cracker
Regarding the horsies, I actually called it — won a bet with hubby that American Pharoah would win. He (hubby, not American Pharoah) has to make me a fancy breakfast — woohoo!
Elizabelle
@Botsplainer: So glad you got to attend! Plz give our best to Mr. Baffert.
Wonderful day. You were there for history.
Linnaeus
This final is looking to be a shoot out in the best sense.
Linnaeus
Good deflection for Tampa.
PaulW
Getting some short stories done in scifi mode for once, been a long time since I’ve FINISHED one.
Also, Go Bolts.
I wanted to go see Fury Road for the Fifth Time (!!!) today, but fate stopped me. I may go tomorrow.
Linnaeus
Bolts had to win this one. This will be a fun series.
Betty Cracker
Awesome game! Looking forward to #3.
Linnaeus
@Betty Cracker:
Yeah, this was a good one. Great matchup, great skating and skill.
PaulW
Thank GOD the Bolts are gonna make this a series.
Good thing Lightning can win on the road these playoffs.
Still, gotta worry about Bishop.
Nicole
Late to the thread, because I was at beautiful Belmont Park today, watching American Pharoah win the Triple Crown. Holy cow, the noise of the crowd was unbelievable. Just this roar of joy that went on and on. Really cool.
I fell in love with horse racing in 1989, when I got caught up in the Sunday Silence- Easy Goer rivalry, and have been waiting for a Triple Crown since. At last. And Pharoah did it with authority.
And the Goo Goo Dolls played a set on the track after. I freely admit I’m a sucker for “Iris.”
Betty Cracker
@efgoldman: I don’t know about that — Tampa is a road team. If Bishop is out, that may be a factor.
@Nicole: So cool that you were there!
PaulW
@efgoldman:
The way both teams play, makes more sense to prepare for a full seven.
Lightning can win on the road in hostile places. SEE Game 7 vs. the Rangers.
It all depends on if Bishop is out with injury.
OldDave
Missed watching the game as I was with SWMBO attending her HS reunion – was following NHL.com instead. And yes, Tampa has been strong on the road this year, so I suspect the series is going to at least six. Going to miss Monday’s game as well – we’ll be on the first day of a 1200 mile drive back home .
Wednesday? I’ll be glued to the TV.