gdp's Comments

Crasstalk : New Week Open Thread

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 20:20:17 +0000

So this is an interesting article in The Economist about whether Europe or the US is more dangerous- free with free account. https://www.economist.com/graphic-detail/2026/08/... There are several datasets: murder, various types of robbery, and vehicle theft. Let's just say that Chicago doesn't show very well. edited to remove image which didn't post well.

Crasstalk : New Week Open Thread

Mon, 10 Aug 2026 19:40:57 +0000

I'm so thankful you are ok BK. I got the notice of a big earthquake, it didn't mention where in the title. My first thought went to my daughter in Ca. Then it went to you after I clicked the notification. That's quite a shaker.

Crasstalk : Keep Rollin' Open Thread

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 15:50:52 +0000

But in the best way possible. That is a spectacular building, no matter the angle.

Crasstalk : Keep Rollin' Open Thread

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:07:48 +0000

This perspective gives me spider-vibes.

Crasstalk : Keep Rollin' Open Thread

Wed, 5 Aug 2026 13:06:45 +0000

I read about it this morning. I believe the videos have been taken down. While I found him to be a gossip scumbag, I hope he gets the help he needs.

Crasstalk : Middle of it Open Thread

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 20:58:47 +0000

I feel you. Tomorrow is our Day of Giving and I'm responsible for this whole shebang. I've worked so much overtime on this that I'm taking all of August off!!

Crasstalk : New Week Open Thread

Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:38:28 +0000

I have a full body one I love it

Crasstalk : Stay Cool Weekend Open Thread

Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:52:42 +0000

Hmm. Now you got me thinking you have low key hoarding tendencies, not full hoard but a tendency to hang on to things. I wonder if HDF tells stories to his internet friends about you.

Crasstalk : Stay Cool Weekend Open Thread

Fri, 24 Jul 2026 14:09:02 +0000

I've heard of DINKS, but never DINKWADs (Dual Income, No Kids With a Dog)

Crasstalk : The Week Goes On Open Thread

Thu, 23 Jul 2026 17:47:31 +0000

Leftover Chicken Madras from last night's dinner. #ringoffire

Crasstalk : Fresh Week Open Thread

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 14:05:32 +0000

Asthma inhalers are so expensive. We just moved to a high deductible plan with a health savings account. My inhaler, with discounts, will be $250 per month. While I can eat that each month, it tastes terrible. If a HDHP is offered by an employer, they should also offer something more typical for young people starting out.

Crasstalk : Independence Day 250 Open Thread

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 10:41:45 +0000

Given my work, my algorithm is loaded with this kinda stuff. So I couldn't help myself when some SSPX idiot said to me that the Latin rite was the first and true Mass. No ya big dummy. The first Mass was the Last Supper. It celebrated Passover. It was the OG. It was likely spoken in a mix of Aramaic, Hebrew and a bit of Greek. NOT Latin. That said, I have no problem with the Latin rite. But elevating bishops without Leo's approval? Nope

Crasstalk : New Week Open Thread

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 16:36:36 +0000

I doubt a constitutional amendment would pass, perhaps for the very reasons you state. I'm not sure that the current amendment serves the purpose it did back when it was added to the US Constitution. The UK's birthright citizenship with conditions seems to make a lot of sense to me. But I don't think any part of our constitution will be overturned or amended any time soon.

Crasstalk : New Week Open Thread

Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:14:48 +0000

If people want to overturn birthright citizenship, do it the right way - Constitutional Amendment. Out of the 195 UN-recognized countries in the world, only 33 have birthright citizenship without any conditions. I wouldn't lose sleep if it is overturned or amended with conditions. But ruling by pen, no matter the party, is not what this country should be doing - particularly around something as sacred as the US Constitution vs some random law.

Crasstalk : Summer Weekend Open Thread

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 15:00:10 +0000

Crasstalk : Summer Weekend Open Thread

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 14:57:24 +0000

Putting on my former CCD teacher hat here. Being scared has nothing to do with being God-fearing. It is a very imperfect translation. It has to do with awe and reverence. I don't like the phrase at all either because it can be very easily misconstrued.

Crasstalk : Over The Hump Open Thread

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 21:15:26 +0000

I still have some of the OG ones - from 2018 I believe.

Crasstalk : Over The Hump Open Thread

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:21:24 +0000

I was reading another reddit thread about how the US repurposing our network of large stadiums, vs building them has made this World Cup a lot more profitable than most. Additionally, Europeans are surprised at the quality of the stadiums.

Crasstalk : Over The Hump Open Thread

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 17:51:52 +0000

FIFA doesn't allow any corporate branding, including Gillette and Levi stadiums. Very clever. Makes me wonder if they have the same pr or ad agency. <img src=https://media.licdn.com/dms/image/v2/D4D10AQE6OK0ZvgVsyw/image-shrink_800/B4DZ7vh3bLIYAg-/0/1782135093465?e=1782928800&v=beta&t=EQRlMFk2LmkGe8ukMSOOszgDZj9rjQi3p7IvAdFjQi0>

Crasstalk : Get Started Open Thread

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:07:17 +0000

Oh poor Curly and poor dad! Roscoe had pancreatitis once and boy oh boy that was a doozy. Even today, I have to be sure he has low fat food, not because he is chubby, but he can't do normal fat. Add a chicken allergy to the mix, and it gets a bit pricey for food. My parents' dog Ralphie had Cushings for the last couple years of his life. That's not easy to manage! And paired with the rest - mamma mia! I hope today is a better day for you both.