dcrews

re: Why do people always blame the victim when things happen?

Posted by dcrews on 5/17/24 at 10:30 am

[quote]lol, ok baw.[/quote] Nah frick you. ...

re: Why do people always blame the victim when things happen?

Posted by dcrews on 5/17/24 at 10:27 am

[quote]Well, recently we found out that it was actually a couple of her sisters-in-law who kidnapped the cat from her mom’s house and killed her. [/quote] Firstly, wouldn't her sister in laws be your sisters? Secondly, if you kidnap and kill my pet you're 100% going missing and they will neve...

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re: 3 US governors ask Turks and Caicos to release Americans detained over ammo

Posted by dcrews on 5/16/24 at 11:49 am

[quote]Those guys are "ours" and T&C is "them." It's perfectly reasonable and sound to favor us over them even if we acknowledge these guys screwed up in some limited fashion. Throwing power and weight around is the natural and historic condition of negotiations and we have leverage over T&C. Per...

re: Homes in upper middle class neighborhoods going up for rent

Posted by dcrews on 5/16/24 at 11:38 am

[quote]This bothers me a lot and I wish average people would worry about this more than hot button social justice issues[/quote] We do worry about it. But when it's brought up, older folks tell us we're lying or that we're just not working hard enough....

re: 3 US governors ask Turks and Caicos to release Americans detained over ammo

Posted by dcrews on 5/16/24 at 10:41 am

[quote] Too bad for them. But if you are gonna travel abroad you need to know the rules and check everything. If not , then stupid you.[/quote] I don't disagree, but there is a line to be drawn between generally reasonable punishment and losing over a decade of your life in prison because you le...

re: Biden: Expect him to do well in the debate

Posted by dcrews on 5/16/24 at 10:31 am

[quote]He did better than most expected in the previous debates and always comes in juiced up for big moments.[/quote] Massive difference between now and 4 years ago. [quote]We should set high expectations for Biden, expect them, and see if he can achieve them. The incumbent should be expected...

re: What work from home has ruined?

Posted by dcrews on 5/15/24 at 12:50 pm

[quote]OT. The younger generation needs to be put in their place and realize what’s best for them[/quote] Boomers mad as hell that the younger work from home folks aren't there to help them turn their computers on or print PDF documents anymore :lol:...

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re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 10:18 pm

It's 100% up for debate. The economy IS NOT THE SAME AS IT WAS 30-40 YEARS AGO. Again, no one gives a shite about your false sweeping generalizations. ...

re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 10:15 pm

Sure I can. Boomers shite all over every other generation if we complain about the economy. They call us lazy and entitled. Yet when the economy fricks them over, we're supposed to have sympathy for them? frick em to hell and back. ...

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re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 2:34 pm

[quote]The current economy isn't letting them retire[/quote] Have they considered not eating avocado toast and possibly working harder?...

re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 2:32 pm

[quote]The older generation didn't live in urban areas at near the same rate as people today. Living gets a lot less expensive when you leave the urban centers. Kids today think they should be able to afford a nice place in the NYC at their first job making $75k, which is just idiotic[/quote] Mor...

re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 11:59 am

[quote]They want to program a computer or do come kind of content creation (Youtube, TikTok).[/quote] Are you 90 years old? The entirety of younger generations are not ONLY wanting to do this. [quote]I know. I'm a small business owner and there aren't any kids that want to learn how to fit and...

re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 11:57 am

[quote]They also refuse to retire or bring in young people to learn their career and trades in fear of being replaced.[/quote] This is something that is rarely talked about. Boomers are holding positions well into their 70's. Bottlenecks promotions and while I respect all of the hard work...

re: Powell no longer believes inflation will reduce

Posted by dcrews on 5/14/24 at 11:08 am

[quote]Unfortunately, both Millennials and Gen Z are shite at getting to know each other[/quote] How young do you think Millennials are? [quote]They find a roommate.[/quote] I don't disagree, but 5 years from now it will be "Get a 2nd roommate, only eat beans/rice, and stare at the ceiling ...

re: PS5 Sports Games

Posted by dcrews on 5/13/24 at 11:50 am

I bought the 2023 version when it was super cheap (after 2024 came out). I'm not so interested in playing it that I'm going to go back :lol: The last EA basketball game I played before 2K was the EA college hoops game. I miss the overly simple controls ...

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re: PS5 Sports Games

Posted by dcrews on 5/13/24 at 10:45 am

[quote]You can swap shot control from stick to buttons if that is what you are referring to[/quote] Even with the buttons, it still has that shot meter (if I'm not mistaken), but I'm moreso talking about simple layups or dunks. Hell even a crossover. You have to rotate the stick perfectly wit...

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re: PS5 Sports Games

Posted by dcrews on 5/13/24 at 9:18 am

[quote]Basketball- NBA 2K[/quote] I'm a grown adult and trying to do even the simplest things in this game are like fricking rocket science. Wanna drive to the basket and do a simple layup? Here's the 47 button combination you have to do. Even just basic shooting in this game is a pain now....

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re: Cancellation of Mid-Barataria Diversion project could cost Louisiana at least $700 million

Posted by dcrews on 5/10/24 at 10:45 am

[quote]“That’s a billion dollars, or $700 million, or whatever, [/quote] "or whatever" Yeah, it's only a difference of $300 million in state funds, no biggie :lol:...