Has patriotism in the U.S. become political?

[larsIU]

And those boots with white soles.

Ok I have to tell the story of what happened yesterday.

To begin, I've noted here and elsewhere that I absolutely hate the Cole Haan's with the white soles or really anything with white soles besides pure tennis shoes. So I'm rooting around in the walk in closet looking for something and there are about 9000 boxes of shoes. Not gonna lie, upwards of 5 of those are mine.

For Christmas my wife bought me some Johnston and Murphy loafers. Which I love to death. Really. They're great.

I had placed them on top of what I thought was the johnston and murphy box which my previous set of loafers had come in. But then I nudged it and it was heavy. Which shouldn't be the case b/c the shoes were on my feet (for reference I don't store them in the boxes but I keep the boxes. No I don't know why).

So I pop this open and sitting there are these:

I checked the receipt in the box. It was from September 2020. Apparently I had purchased these and then, without wearing them, developed an intense hatred for them.

So I tried them on and wore them today. Dammit they're comfortable. Shit.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

Lebron is back with the Heat?

is it 2011 again?

How's President Obama?

You misspelled “I was wrong about no red in Florida fandom. Thank you for correcting my error.”

Hey, no problem. I wouldn’t want you to look bad in another thread.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Ok I have to tell the story of what happened yesterday.

To begin, I've noted here and elsewhere that I absolutely hate the Cole Haan's with the white soles or really anything with white soles besides pure tennis shoes. So I'm rooting around in the walk in closet looking for something and there are about 9000 boxes of shoes. Not gonna lie, upwards of 5 of those are mine.

For Christmas my wife bought me some Johnston and Murphy loafers. Which I love to death. Really. They're great.

I had placed them on top of what I thought was the johnston and murphy box which my previous set of loafers had come in. But then I nudged it and it was heavy. Which shouldn't be the case b/c the shoes were on my feet (for reference I don't store them in the boxes but I keep the boxes. No I don't know why).

So I pop this open and sitting there are these:

I checked the receipt in the box. It was from September 2020. Apparently I had purchased these and then, without wearing them, developed an intense hatred for them.

So I tried them on and wore them today. Dammit they're comfortable. Shit.

Those goofy soles are life changing

 

[larsIU]

Those goofy soles are life changing

Might as well just by the damn quarter zip soft shell and give up.

 

[mcmurtry66]

Might as well just by the damn quarter zip soft shell and give up.

#cocksman

 

[outside shooter]

You misspelled “I was wrong about no red in Florida fandom. Thank you for correcting my error.”

HATS

And I said that Tampa Bay has them. But I live 3.5 hours from Tampa Bay and have yet to meet a single Tampa Bay fan.

 

[snarlcakes]

Ok I have to tell the story of what happened yesterday.

To begin, I've noted here and elsewhere that I absolutely hate the Cole Haan's with the white soles or really anything with white soles besides pure tennis shoes. So I'm rooting around in the walk in closet looking for something and there are about 9000 boxes of shoes. Not gonna lie, upwards of 5 of those are mine.

For Christmas my wife bought me some Johnston and Murphy loafers. Which I love to death. Really. They're great.

I had placed them on top of what I thought was the johnston and murphy box which my previous set of loafers had come in. But then I nudged it and it was heavy. Which shouldn't be the case b/c the shoes were on my feet (for reference I don't store them in the boxes but I keep the boxes. No I don't know why).

So I pop this open and sitting there are these:

I checked the receipt in the box. It was from September 2020. Apparently I had purchased these and then, without wearing them, developed an intense hatred for them.

So I tried them on and wore them today. Dammit they're comfortable. Shit.

At least someone got their d#ck sucked last night….a quick question. Do you mind providing a link to those shoes? Thanks ahead of time.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

This thread needs put out of its misery.

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

This thread needs put out of its misery.

 

[anon_6hv78pr714xta]

This thread needs put out of its misery.

They are cool hats, though. I pulled the trigger on the Ben Franklin designed Continental currency.

 

[larsIU]

They are cool hats, though. I pulled the trigger on the Ben Franklin designed Continental currency.

POOR GUY IN THE MIDDLE HAS TO WEAR THE RED ONE.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

They are cool hats, though. I pulled the trigger on the Ben Franklin designed Continental currency.

They must have a massive advertising budget, because ever since I clicked on your link, it's the only ad I see.

 

[larsIU]

They must have a massive advertising budget, because ever since I clicked on your link, it's the only ad I see.

I was talking on Teams the other day with a co-worker and Ozempic came up. Now all I get on the work computer (besides breast augmentation ads) are Ozempic ads.

Shit's getting a bit spooky anymore.

 

[anon_6hv78pr714xta]

I was talking on Teams the other day with a co-worker and Ozempic came up. Now all I get on the work computer (besides breast augmentation ads) are Ozempic ads.

Shit's getting a bit spooky anymore.

You're fine just the way you are, Lars. You don't need augmentation.

 

[larsIU]

You're fine just the way you are, Lars. You don't need augmentation.

IYKYK

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

HATS

And I said that Tampa Bay has them. But I live 3.5 hours from Tampa Bay and have yet to meet a single Tampa Bay fan.

Actually, you said,

"Marlins, Rays, Dolphins, Heat, Jaguars, Gators, Hurricanes

not a red hat in any sports fandom other than an occasional Tampa Bay Bucs one"

You did say "hats", I'll give you that. But, you were still wrong. You can admit it. The truth will set you free.

 

[outside shooter]

You also missed post 236, where I discussed the Bucs hats.

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

You also missed post 236, where I discussed the Bucs hats.

I accept your apology.

 

[jet812]

"Exhibiting patriotism" is virtue signaling.

Which is usually supported by the left, why not for patriotism?

 

[jet812]

Fine by me. I'm just enjoying turning the tables a bit.

The irony. Virtue signaling by anyone on the right is turning the tables, you seem to be a step slow here…

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

The irony. Virtue signaling by anyone on the right is turning the tables, you seem to be a step slow here…

I don't want to speak for mark, but I think the irony is that the right is doing the very thing you guys keep whining about, is probably his point. Probably. Just my guess.

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

The irony. Virtue signaling by anyone on the right is turning the tables, you seem to be a step slow here…

And yet here you are defending the very thing you constantly whine about.

If you are going to whine about something then be consistent and whine about it regardless of the culprit

 

[jet812]

So what?

Maybe just carry yourself with some confidence, be polite, smile when someone makes eye contact and quit worrying about dumb stuff like the color of people's hats and the opinions of strangers.

His brain is too ate up with Trump to ever return to normal.

 

[jet812]

I don't want to speak for mark, but I think the irony is that the right is doing the very thing you guys keep whining about, is probably his point. Probably. Just my guess.

So, turning the tables. You’re slow too…

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

So, turning the tables. You’re slow too…

Exactly. Turning the tables. And that doesn't make us the slow ones.

 

[jet812]

Exactly. Turning the tables. And that doesn't make us the slow ones.

Just on picking up the irony.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

Just on picking up the irony.

He was literally pointing out the irony, you f*cking moron.

 

[UncleMark]

He was literally pointing out the irony, you f*cking moron.

The reaction to the point I hoped to make has been delicious. Couldn't have been better.

 

[DANC]

He was literally pointing out the irony, you f*cking moron.

Now that's some good moderating.

 

[UncleMark]

Exactly. Turning the tables. And that doesn't make us the slow ones.

I don't think he knows what the phrase actually means.

 

[TheOriginalHappyGoat]

I don't think he knows what the phrase actually means.

I'm surprised these guys understand English.

 

[DANC]

I'm surprised these guys understand English.

Why don't you ever grow up? You're a ****ing moderator - act like one.

And get a little self-awareness, for God's sake.

 

[UncleMark]

Why don't you ever grow up? You're a ****ing moderator - act like one.

And get a little self-awareness, for God's sake.

Lighten up, Fran.

 

[DANC]

Lighten up, Fran.

It's OK - he's not engaging with me anymore.

 

[anon_mya1phvcpf5x4]

Why don't you ever grow up? You're a ****ing moderator - act like one.

And get a little self-awareness, for God's sake.

I don't recall you commenting that in response to some of stoll's posts, which have often been much worse than Goat's post

Curious

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

Lighten up, Fran.

I see what you did there.

 

[DANC]

I don't recall you commenting that in response to some of stoll's posts, which have often been much worse than Goat's post

Curious

 

[jet812]

Why don't you ever grow up? You're a ****ing moderator - act like one.

And get a little self-awareness, for God's sake.

Go easy on him. The holidays are rough on lifetime losers with no prospects. He deserves some pity In spite of being a dick.

The societal drain Mark, however, deserves to take all of the grief. It’s the least he can do for being a leech…

 

[UncleMark]

The societal drain Mark, however, deserves to take all of the grief. It’s the least he can do for being a leech…

Just keep working, jet, just keep working. And thanks for the raise.

 

[jet812]

Just keep working, jet, just keep working. And thanks for the raise.

What I won’t be doing, is delivering car parts at 80.🙂