One of the biggest issues we have as a society is platforming and magnifying loud people instead of smart & genuinely good people. It’s a huge reason for a ton of problems.
Barack Obama at his last press briefing with reporters, 2017:
"I have enjoyed working with all of you. That does not, of course, mean that I've enjoyed every story that you have filed, but that's the point of this relationship. You're not supposed to be sycophants. You're supposed to be skeptics. You're supposed to ask me tough questions. You're not supposed to be complimentary, but you're supposed to cast a critical eye on folks who hold enormous power."
Deshaun Watson's Career = Ben Simmons Career
Each budding stars in their own right:
- Played their rookie season
- Followed by 3 years of All-Star/Pro Bowl honors
- Only to then miss the entirety of the next season due to self inflicted reasons + never return to peak form after
We live in a country where an alcoholic runs our military, a former heroin addict is in charge of our health and they both report to a convicted felon & adjudicated rapist. And Christians support them all. What a time to be alive 🤪
Serious question for Trump supporters:
With the negative jobs report today, the rise in gas prices, the rise in food prices, an out of control Iran war that Trump is using to move the markets on queue, a measles outbreak, and any of the other countless problems that weren't problems before Trump took office...
How does a ballroom, a golden arch, Trumps face on currency, Trump's face on passports, Trump's name on a government prescription drug program, Trump's name on government buildings, and a helipad make your life better?
Egor Demin on working to improve his rim pressure: “The first time I met with the #Nets last year in the predraft I said I’m not going to sit here & tell you what I’m good at. I’m going to make sure you know I’m aware of my weaknesses.” #nba https://t.co/r4OVGac6uA
@BillyReinhardt I like his game there’s something there. He’s crafty and got a feel for how to get to the paint. Just needs to be more consistent and not an absolute zero jump shooter
@BillyReinhardt Is there a world where a rebrand wasn’t the plan, but this color way and jersey are received so well that the organization pivots? In this case with the Nets, might not hurt. Do teams do that?
It’s about time the Brooklyn Nets did a rebrand so here is my mock up, I created a new primary logo which combines the ABA B ball with the nets script logo, as well as new home and away jerseys which are a modern take on the current classic jerseys
Mikel Brown Jr. no look behind the back pass to Egor Demin who throws a one armed no look laser to Joshua Jefferson who throws a no look tip pass to Danny Wolf who throws a no look between the legs pass to Michael Porter Jr. for 33333333333333
Three months ago today, a war began that no one voted for — and the cost has been paid by people who had no say in it.
Thousands of civilians have lost their lives. Thirteen U.S. servicemembers will never come home to their families.
Americans across this country and our city have watched prices rise at the pump and the grocery store, their budgets strained by a conflict launched without a single vote of Congress.
Every life lost abroad and every dollar squeezed from a working family here is part of the same reckless bill, handed to the people who could least afford it by those who will never pay it themselves.
I opposed this war from the first day. I oppose it still. It must end.