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My new name for trump is: Vladimir Trump. I'm sure everyone knows the reference. And why.

This is the correct agreement to equate it to: Molotov–Ribbentrop Pact - Wikipedia Hitler and Stalin agree to dissect Poland in two, each stealing one half of it.

Another 33.3% might be showing some signs of effectiveness this year... although obviously that's only ST so we'll see... And I wish they would just get it over with and push Manning into a 1-inning reliever spot in Toledo. Just to see what happens. It might be nothing. But damn... just give it a shot and let him go all out, one inning at a time... and... see. what. happens. because. there is. nothing. to. lose. at. this. point. in. time. IMO.

Easy decision. Ixne.

That's the point. Exactly. And yes... Elmer's on NHL ice for the Wings... Win. But... I'm hoping he doesn't turn into Mantha or Ras. Mantha only played when he felt like it (not very often) as you noted, and Ras is unable or unwilling to use his size. "Unable" in that it still seems like he is too easy to knock off his skates, and off the puck, he's not much of a hitter, and he loses pucks more than he steals them. Or at least it seems that way. Ras is a good player, as you say, on a checking line that can also offer some offense. But it still seems too much of a disappointment for him. He's not yet a playoff-level player. Can he get stronger on his skates? Does he have that in him? I'm hoping that Elmer can do more than that. He's already a huge win. But I still want more. And I want more from Ras. I don't know how he can get better on his skates, or if he can. He's already 26 (in one month)... I'm holding out hope that he still has some improvement in him. But we'll see. On both of them.

Yes. So we have to see if he grows into an NHL playoff-level player over the next coupla years. Or turns into just another Mantha/ Ras...

And using his looooong stick to take pucks away or protect the puck as the situation demands... He's a skilled stick handler. Could be a dangerous goal scorer and dangerous in front of the nest screening and tipping... He hits a guy... that guy hits the ice. Or they bounce off him trying to apply a check as you mentioned... He's agile and he has some speed... but like a locomotive, you only see that speed after a minute or two once he builds up that head of steam... I hope he keeps it going and continues to improve. He's fun to watch.

Crap. I thought he was UFA.

I prefer dividends. Ok, yeah, sorry... I thought you were teasing or something like that...

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With Trump, Dictator of the U.S. ... Europe is the place to be!!! (or even China...! as an investment.)

We have three 2nd round defenseman at Grand Rapids that the Org seems like they are high on... Wallinder (LH), Tuomisto (RH) and Buium (LH). Can any of these guys stick in the NHL? Even if it's as a 3rd pair, I would consider that a plus. If one turs into a serious defensive defenseman (let's say Wallinder shows he can pair with Seider on the 1st pair) then even without much offense that would be a major plus... But I haven't seen any Grand Rapids play... I don't know what they look like on the ice or if they have enough upside to make it in the NHL, as 3rd pair or otherwise. Buium had some offensive upside, at least when he was playing at Denver... I watched some of his play... very agile. Not as much O as his brother which is why he was a 2nd rounder instead of a top 10 pick... But I always thought he had a very high level of talent. Like a young Walman with a slightly higher upside. But that's just me. I want to sign Noah Dobson this summer, I believe he's a UFA. Pair him with Edvinsson for a dangerous 2nd pair that should rival Seider on the 1st pair... And... My secret wish upon a Birthday Candle is that Buium shows enough to eventually earn his way up to 1st pair with Seider. Probably dreaming... But I have been known to be a bit optimistic from time to time...

Yes this... exactly.

Per AJ: "It's just a sprinkle... Nothing more than that." So... just trying to find creative ways to cover a few OF innings... which explains Baez in CF and Tork in RF.

It's illogical to us. But they're morons. So... it's perfectly logical to them. That's the illogical logic of our current "State of the U.S." Which means we are in DEEP **** in this country because a bunch of brainless ****wads voted the most IDIOTIC and ANTI-CONSTITUTIONAL MORON into the White House. AGAIN. Even AFTER he initiated a COUP ATTEMPT against the United States of America on Jan 6th, 2021. I seriously have to ask this of EVERY Trump supporter: "WTF is WRONG WITH YOU!!!" This ALSO includes my brother, my mom and dad (both), and most of the rest of the family. Yeah... I'm the "black sheep" of the family. And PROUD OF IT!!!

Couldn't they just abstain to change the math calculus and still have Zero Dem "yay's"?

PS: Like Lee just said... That = BRAINLESS GREEDY ****ING MORON. Perfectly logical.

The full logic? Hongbit already stated it. Trump and Musk want MASSIVE "Billionaire's Tax Cuts". And the only way to achieve that is to slash the federal budget in every way possible. They don't care what they cut. Or more bluntly: they don't give a "flying ****" what gets cut. Libraries? "Awesome, more tax cuts for us. Libraries are for liberal elites anyways." Nuclear oversight in the U.S., control over our dam systems and airways...? "DO IT!!!" "Oh, wait a second, whoops... get those guys back!" Slash cut and burn. **** veterans. **** the VA. **** POC and women. **** liberal elitest libraries. **** Social Security and Medicare. Those are all WASTED DOLLARS when they COULD BE in OLIGARCHIC POCKETS!!! Like in Trump's and Musk's pockets. It's the only thing that matters. Everyone heard Trump when he said he wanted to slash the military budget in half right? "I spoke with Putin about cutting our military budgets in half and he was for it. Just gotta talk to Xi now and we can do this!" Not joking. Of course he wants the military budget slashed in half. More tax cuts for him and his fellow oligarchs. Makes perfect logical sense. From a certain perspective that is...

Trump = BRAINLESS, GREEDY ****ING MORON. That's the logical explanation.

Coming in 2025 to a theater near ... : Baez = RH'ed McKinstry.

I followed this recipe exactly... or as best I could... So this is what I drafted (straight up, no trades), and I'll include RAS and other comments as to why I think Brad might look at a guy that popped up in my draft: 1st round - Kenneth Grant, DT, UM, 6'3" 330. Didn't show a RAS. Tyleik Williams kept showing up as available here as well. Both are DOMINANT run-stopping thick NT or 5T types who show they may have some pass rush skill, or could develop some, as well. Not Aaron Donald level... but either a few annual sacks and/or collapsing the pocket up the middle works here... I'd be happy with either one. 2nd round - Tate Ratledge, LG, Georgia, 6'6" 308, 9.98 RAS. No brainer. Savaiinaea was also available here and if Ratledge were gone I think the Lions would choose him as he also is exceptionally talented, thicker and nimble and aggressive, played a lot of LT but will move to LG in the NFL, but isn't quite as athletic as Ratledge with a 9.13 RAS. I'd still take him. But prefer Ratledge. 3rd round - Tyler Baron, DE, Miami, 6'4" 262, 9.33 RAS. Has some pass rush upside. Extremely athletic. Sav'ion Jones also consistently available and he is bigger, and may have pass-rush skills that could develop as well. Both are PHYSICAL and RELENTLESS (hmmm... makes me think they are "Dan Campbell" guys...!) I would be happy with either. 4th round - Kaden Prather, WR, Maryland, 6'3" 204, 7.04 RAS. Not a great RAS but I think would make for a good development guy at the "X". 6th round - Luke Lachey, TE, Iowa, 6'5" 250, 8.72 RAS. Good development guy as the 3rd TE. 7th round - Caleb Ransaw, CB, Tulane, 5'11" 198, 9.96 RAS. Good development guy at CB: Hasn't been a playmaker... but is VERY physical, doesn't miss tackles, has great speed and is VERSATILE (has played box safety, outside and nickel, and even inside LB). Sounds like someone we know might take a chance on him... 7th round - Glendon Miller, S, Maryland, 6'2" 198. No RAS recorded, but "aggressive, versatile, instinctive, strong ball skills and anticipation to jump routes, excels in run support" sold me...

I don't think so. I think it's Nate 1st, and ASP with a year in Grand Rapids.

I think buddha mentioned UFA's this summer... Could we get Noah Dobson? I'd love to pair him with Edvinsson. And trade for Owen Power to give him a chance to live up to his draft billing as a top pair guy... So Power-Seider and Edvinsson-Dobson. Everyone else 3rd pairing or spot play on ST's... Unless Wallinder or Buium are ready to break out and pair up with Seider or on a second pairing with Dobson...? But I don't see any signs of that yet... Thoughts?