1984Echoes

I thought they were looking for playoff help, not a 1st rounder... That was how they presented it to the media... as he could be part of a package for someone who can help them, right now...

But we could also find ways to dump some contracts as well... Including not re-signing some of our UFA's if Yzerman is willing to take his chances with Edvinsson, Cossa and Kasper (and if they are ready for the NHL challenge)...

I'd rather have Rasmus Andersson at 27 y.o. than Tanev at 34. But I'm still thinking about the next 5 years and not just this year so maybe that's just me...

I would change that to look for a younger guy who's not getting a good NHL opportunity or is underperforming but has a lot of talent. Like buddha said... another Jake Walman opportunity. The Rangers have already said they are dangling Kakko, the Oilers said they're dangling Broberg. I'm interested in both but don't know if Stevie Y is, or what it would cost. Those would be long-term moves though, not "boosts" for this year's playoff run. But I would like the longer term future of the Wings more, if we could pull in a talent or two like that. Much more so, IMO, than going after a Tanev.

So you want to end ALL support for Israel, after we have supported them for 77 years (since 1947), and they have at times been our ONLY ally in the Middle East... Because...? Is that your position?

So what you are saying is we should overthrow the Israeli government and install our own puppet? Or are you saying **** the Israeli people because you don't like Bibi? Which is it?

NOT in Gaza. ZERO Percent in Gaza. You're conflating issues.

PERFECT!!!

Not to disrupt your train of thought here... But I am COMPLETELY ignoring this "Bibi" fellow and concentrating on other, more important issues. Specifically, I could give a **** about Bibi. What I care about is: 1) That Israel is able to live in peace without further terrorist attack from Gazan Hamas Palestinian murderers (however you want to name them). That is EXTREMELY high on my list. 2) That Hamas terrorists hand over all of the hostages they've taken. No "but, but, but" here. They are contemptible ****ing terrorists for this. Hand them over. 3) That Hamas no longer rules Gaza. Gazans deserve better government. They don't deserve an idiot "David" throwing rocks and missiles at an overwhelming "Goliath" on the other side of the fence.. literally, INVITING an invasion. They don't deserve a terrorist government that STEALS 50% of incoming goods (food, concrete, steel, gasoline, medicines, money, etc...) to line their own pockets and fund the idiotic idea that they can create tunnels and bombs that will allow them to defeat an Army of Goliaths. Are they ****ing stupid? Or what? 4) Gazans deserve better. They deserve an immediate ceasefire (with an exchange of Israeli women & children hostages for Hamas terrorists) so they can get immediate humanitarian aid into Gaza. They're desperate at this point, Israel needs to consider this desperation. They deserve a land without Israel overlords (like they've had since 2004) but also without a terrorist government that INVITES the overlords to invade their land on a constant basis because Hamas refuses to stay on their ****ing side of the fence. They deserve to live in peace, with plenty of food, freedoms within their territory, good government, good (work) opportunities, oh, and good beaches too. 5) Israelis deserve better. They deserve to live their lives without fear of being murdered in their homes. All of those issues are prime concerns. Not once have I mentioned Bibi in those concerns. What is with your fascination with Bibi? Who gives a **** about Bibi? It's the Israeli's and Gazans that I am concerned about. That's it.

THAT should scare liberal and moderate voters to the polls in VAST NUMBERS come November. The media just may be dumb... like a fox.

This is not correct. But... Let's dissect this just a teensy bit: If you're talking volume, you will be correct. If you're talking rate, ixne. So... Haley is taking roughly 40% of the Republican Party and/or right-leaning Indies. 40%. Against Trump. Trump got 74+ million votes in 2020? That's 30 million that are dead set against this scumbag. Will some go against their word and come back to Trump, as you say? Most assuredly. But if half DON'T... Trump just lost 15 million votes. How many "statement" votes against Biden? 1 million? 90% of those will go back to Biden in November. So... by volume, you're correct: 15 million anti-Trump primary voters (using 50% as a WAG) will go back to Trump, versus "only" 900,000 going back to Biden. But by Percent or Rate? Trump has LOST the middle-to-right Indies, LOST suburban moms, LOST a certain percentage of moderate Republicans, at a much higher rate than Biden will EVER lose Dems. Here's an article on the crap chances Trump gets elected in November but the Media's not really covering: https://www.yahoo.com/news/donald-trumps-dominating-gop-primary-140005226.html Opinion Donald Trump's dominating GOP primary performance doesn't add up Heather Digby Parton Mon, February 26, 2024 As you can see, it's just an opinion. But read the last paragraph, particularly this sentence: "She's (Haley has) spent the last year with fellow Republicans and Independents who are telling her they will never vote for Trump again." These are Republicans, TELLING a Republican: I hate Trump and will never vote for him again. Let's go back to volume now. 2020 Trump gets 74 mill. Less 15 mill that he has LOST. Has he gained anywhere? Maybe with non-white men who are Macho Men. Add back 1 mill. He's at 60 mill votes. Biden got 81.3 mill votes in 2020? Add 10 mill. That's 91.5 mill to 60 mill. Bottom Line: Biden is going to kick Trump's ass. By Volume... OR by Rate.

OK, there ya' go... DEFINITELY for the Supreme Court. I'm on board.. can we start RIGHT NOW with corrupt POS Clarence Thomas?!?!

Not to be mean but, Trump's going to be dead within 6 years due to clogged arteries (heart attack). Or maybe he just... "Blows a gasket?"

I prefer a path forward with the Republican Party splitting into MAGA-Fascists and all-other-conservatives that cannot stomach MAGA or the over-the-top Evangelicals. That's where Trump and Haley currently sit. Since the anti-Trump voter is splintering everywhere in multiple directions (to right-leaning Indies, some are hold-their-nose-but-vote-for-Trump, some Suburban Republican Moms for Democrats, etc., etc...): Trump can't win. He loses again this year... And the Republican Party will implode into I don't know how many pieces, accusations, in-fighting, etc. Oh, BTW, that's already happening, right now and for the past year.

Short version: You get more idiot, corrupt/ corrupted/ corruptible candidates with term limits. History has shown term limits to be very... stupid. And... wait for it...: Short-sighted.

Excellent post!

It's going to happen exactly in that way. This is not 2016. Everyone knows exactly who Trump is by now. Come November, everyone is voting for Biden except hardcore MAGA holdouts.

Well that's a consistent 7 to 8 points.

But more critically... I believe a large proportion of Haley's voters will vote for Biden in November. Probably a lot of split tickets: Biden and whoever they like for locals and Senate & Reps... Trump has become entirely too toxic. Especially for moderate Republicans, Republican women (a large % who I'd have no idea what that % actually is...), and center-to-right leaning Indies. South Carolina results reinforce this with me in a HUGE way. I mean... unless Haley pulls out the miracle and actually takes the nomination away from Trump. Ya never know if Trump will drown in all his legal troubles. It doesn't look likely today... but there is still (a little) time...

Literally... The Pot calling the Kettle...

The time for a protest vote is RIGHT NOW, MB... Just like the pro-Palestinian Michiganders who want to vote "Uncommitted"... In the PRIMARY... As long as Biden gets all the votes in November, WHEN IT MATTERS... Is the ONLY thing that matters to me. Just my 2 cents.

But isn't this his 1st (full) year in GR? I'd give him a little more time, at least through the end of next year.... to guess as to what he may be capable of turning into. He's a "stay-at-home" guy right? Not an offensive D'man? He's got 11 pts in 45 games with a +4 at 21 years old (22 in July), his 1st full year in GR... Yeah... I'd say he warrants a little more time.

Also in Grand Rapids are 2020 picks Wallinder (2nd), Hanas (2nd), and Viro (3rd), and 2021 picks aside from Edvinsson & Cossa (1sts of course, in GR) is Mazur (3rd) and 2022 picks outside of 1st round Kasper (already in GR) is Amadeus Lombardi (love typing that... 4th rounder). None of the later round guys (outside of the 1st) might amount to ANYTHING. But... I think patience is definitely warranted at this point. Or... Yzerman trades 1 or a few of those guys as part of a package like he did Sebrango for DeBrincat.

Still not thinking about the Leafs... At all. My focus right now is on putting distance between Detroit & Tampa & Philly. And to the "almosts" this year. To that end: Philly lost to the Rangers. Tampa won (but beat the Islanders, one of this year's "almosts".) The "almost" Capitols are currently tied, but the "almost" Devils won. So with today's Detroit win, we're 1 point ahead of Philly & Tampa, but have a game in hand on Philly and 2 on Tampa. And we're at least 6 points, or more, on the "almost" teams. At 57 games... I'm going to keep looking in the rearview mirror and try to add some more distance, at least for the next 10-12 games, before I look to see if we can pass someone else like the Leafs and/or the Hurricanes... But that's just me.

I liken this to Reagan in '84. He was already showing strong signs of Alzheimer's and you could see Nancy and the RNC doing everything they could do to protect/ hide his condition. And he deteriorated even further over the next 4 years of his presidency. And I hated LOTS of his policies. Moral Majority? I'm an Atheist. Crap all over the environment? No. Trickle down economics that benefits the top 1% and ****s the middle class and lower? Pure garbage. But he was the president we needed, both in 1980 AND in 1984. Nothing else mattered. I look at Biden in exactly the same vein... He is no different in 2024 than in 2020... At least with respect to: He is the president we need. Doesn't matter if his age is showing. Doesn't matter if he is slipping some. Doesn't matter if the Dems should be looking at younger/ more invigorating presidential candidates. Doesn't matter if he is a Centrist, not a Progressive. Doesn't matter that he's pissed off the pro-Palestinian Progressives. Or any Progressive. (Funny thing being that he's passed more Progressive Legislature or Future-of-America Legislation than anyone since LBJ...). The only thing that matters is he's the guy we need in 2024. Which I think you've also already stated as such... come November: he's the only choice. Just my thoughts on the matter...