I see no real end in sight and big changes for what does manage to survive

Discussion in 'West Mall' started by LonghornDave, Jun 17, 2020.

  1. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    When Will Life Return to Normal?

    I don't know where or how accurate this information is but the recent events with Covid and the political unrest and an election, this graphic does not bode well for college sports/football. Kneeling down during the National Anthem or taking the Eyes of Texas, just shoot me.
     
    • Like Like x 3
  2. Omniscient.one

    Omniscient.one 500+ Posts

    The graph shows the likelihood of attending games in person, not whether the season will happen. And these predictions fluctuate daily. Football will be played this fall. It’s just a matter of how.
     
  3. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    I think some College Football will be played by some colleges. I do not think all sports will be played, they lose money already and under attended or non attended college football (much less non attended college) will simply collapse many student sports and some Universities. There was an article in the Wall Street Journal today about Major League Baseball risking future interest by not trying this year. I agree. But I also think athlete arrogance at the college or pro level may also help forever change the landscape.
     
    • Winner Winner x 1
  4. MajesticII

    MajesticII 1,000+ Posts

    Schools will survive, but athletics and other extra-curricular things will not. With the ******** going on right now, I would be fine with that. It seems sports do not develop character after all. Like Royal said, " Sports don't develop character , they reveal it !!!" These *** wipes have revealed theirs with their extortion. yes extortion... If they would have merely brought these issues up in a respectful way, it would have been one thing; but to say they are not going to play, help recruit, etc, etc unless these demands are met...SMDH.... Screw 'em !!!!
     
    • Agree Agree x 9
  5. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    Actually this isn’t complicated, albeit not easy either.

    Leadership is all about taking a position that might not be popular, or appealing to the masses. It takes courage, a commodity in very limited supply these days.

    If Texas stands tall and does not yield to the pressure, short term it will be very difficult but long term, many will reluctantly agree that it was the right thing to do.

    History is what it is. It cannot be eliminated, changed or rewritten. It just “is.”
     
    • Like Like x 4
    • Agree Agree x 4
  6. SabreHorn

    SabreHorn 10,000+ Posts

    Sorry, Duke, revisionist history is a major part of our educational process. Find me a school system that teaches REAL history and I’ll go sign both my grandchildren up tomorrow.
     
    • Like Like x 3
    • Winner Winner x 3
    • Agree Agree x 2
  7. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    You’re right.

    At Texas, we brag, “What Happens Here Changes The World.”

    We have a unique opportunity — right now — to lead, follow or watch. Guess we’ll find out if we have any leaders left.
     
    • Like Like x 2
    • Agree Agree x 2
  8. SabreHorn

    SabreHorn 10,000+ Posts

    We haven’t had any leaders in our administration since Governor Shivers and Frank Erwin died.

    Red McCombs tries, but all they do is take his checks and shut him out.
     
    • Agree Agree x 4
  9. dukesteer

    dukesteer 5,000+ Posts

    Absolutely true but there is always hope. It can happen.
     
    • Like Like x 1
    • Agree Agree x 1
  10. erbutch

    erbutch 500+ Posts

    Has anyone heard of extortionists at other campuses? Maybe we are just the lucky ones. I think they should all enter the transfer portal. OU will take them. Adios
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  11. AC

    AC 2,500+ Posts

    I’m not watching any news on that ********!
    I’ll talk Bitcoin brisket or business with any of you though. I had my fill of race baiting hate. I was the bullseye in the middle of the target. That **** ain’t gonna happen twice to me!
     
    • Like Like x 1
  12. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    ac
    I wish you(or someone) would do a short seminar on bitcoin for dummies.( ABSOLUTE Dummies)
    I think I should be taking advantage but I didn't start paying attention at the beginning and you know how hard it is to understand something halfway in
     
    • Like Like x 2
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2020
  13. SlothHorn

    SlothHorn 25+ Posts

    Agree about ignoring the "news" on all this crap. It's somewhat impossible, though.

    News - nope.
    Try ESPN - even worse.
    Hmmmm. How about Netflix or Amazon Prime - nope. They've got "suggested" titles pinned to the top w/ BLM content.
    The Weather Channel - Surely that's safe. Nope. Hysterical Covid articles.
    Fine. I'll just go to Hornfans. I kid you not. The current ad I'm looking at has Covid masks for sale. The 2nd mask is an, "I can't breathe" mask. The ad is for tesyhnet.com, FWIW.
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  14. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    Sloth
    Do you know this site is run by Dion and only a few people? This is not a FB Twitter Goog etc etc
    So if you enjoy this site consider donating
    but if not do NOT bI**ch or whine about ads.
    If you donate ads go way
    donate button is at very bottom
    and Dion takes Bitcoin:bow:
     
    • Like Like x 10
    • Winner Winner x 1
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2020
  15. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    I still use my Horn Fans Mouse pad!
     
    • Agree Agree x 2
    • Like Like x 1
    • Funny Funny x 1
  16. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    Screen Shot 2020-06-19 at 9.56.37 AM.png I don't know why this retweet apparently from K Mond upsets me so much but it does.
     
  17. AC

    AC 2,500+ Posts

    Defund the Core and shut down the Eyes of Texas! I hate A&M but those are two stalwarts of our State. Are Live Oaks, Bluebonnets, and Mockingbirds racist too?
     
    • Like Like x 1
  18. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    When they come for the Kilgore Rangerettes, I'm outa here.
     
    • Funny Funny x 1
  19. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    I recently had brain overload of all this "stuff" in the world and largely stopped watching the "news" on cable, visiting "news' websites, talk radio, reading articles online, visiting West Mall, etc.

    As a result, my daily mindset and mood have improved.

    Unplug ya'll ...
     
    • Agree Agree x 5
    • Winner Winner x 2
    Last edited: Jun 19, 2020
  20. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    "They" are going to attempt to sanitize anything and everything "they" perceive as "offensive" or uncomfortable for them in society. Unfortunately, I suspect that would include the Rangerettes.
     
  21. AC

    AC 2,500+ Posts

    I would love to. I’m probably not as qualified. Driver 8 knows a lot about it, as does Dion.

    Maybe I’m crazy but I am selling 100% of my stock. I only have about 12% left to sell now. It’s a major pain to do it. I am in cash in a brokerage account waiting on the crash. It won’t be long.
    Of course I have Bitcoin.

    Every Country that has ever seen inflation or hyperinflation started printing and they’re stock market went parabolic. And then it crashed because the stocks were priced in the fraction of the currency unit said unit would buy. So if the USD is worth 30% of a Dollar our DJI ave could look 3.3 times more valuable than it is. After the crash it’s valuation would reflect a real dollars value. Then inflation sets in.

    I read from all the worlds best Hedge Fund Mgrs. Warren Buffett has $137 B in cash on the sideline. Now I’m just getting into cash and out of the market! I fear for any of you believing in this fomo rally in stocks. It’s just not real.

    read:
    The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous
    Life After Google by George Gilder
     
    • Like Like x 2
  22. Omniscient.one

    Omniscient.one 500+ Posts

    Thank you
     
    • Agree Agree x 1
  23. Dionysus

    Dionysus Idoit Admin

    This site is run by one guy with a laptop (me), just fyi.
    The Bitcoin Standard by Saifedean Ammous is an excellent intro. I highly recommend that as an introduction before doing anything else.
     
    • Like Like x 6
  24. WorsterMan

    WorsterMan SEC here we come!!

    Yes, and he does an ALLSOME job !!! :beertoast:
     
    • Agree Agree x 7
    • Like Like x 5
  25. Htown77

    Htown77 5,000+ Posts

    I wish we were not having our own french revolution. I cannot even enjoy what's happening to the Corps as much as I want to do so.
     
    • Funny Funny x 3
    • Like Like x 2
    • Hot Hot x 2
    • Agree Agree x 1
  26. BurntOrangeLH

    BurntOrangeLH 2,500+ Posts

    So is social progress in spite of the change-resistors. Thankfully, the latter die of more quickly.
     
    • Dislike Dislike x 1
  27. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    WM,
    Do you think the MOB (Marching Owl Band) and Ester's Follies are safe?

    They already went after Christopher Columbus.

    Houston’s Christopher Columbus statue gets a fence, security guard after vandalism
     
  28. AC

    AC 2,500+ Posts

    Note to Elon Musk:

    Please hurry up colonizing Mars. I know about 100 guys who might join you up there real quick!

    Sincerely,
    A Fan from Texas
     
    • Like Like x 3
    • Funny Funny x 1
  29. LonghornDave

    LonghornDave 1,000+ Posts

    • Agree Agree x 1
  30. Horn6721

    Horn6721 10,000+ Posts

    ac
    I would rather send all the Haters to Mars. Maybe we can get Hershel Walker to pay their way.
     
    • Like Like x 4
    • Funny Funny x 1

Share This Page