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This is what the Democrats do. They are obsessed with power. And sex. And they are delighted to drag anyone through the mud in order to discredit that person so they can get their power. And if they can't get their power then they get very vindictive and they want to destroy you. They are the worst people in the history of this country.

There is a legit reason for questioning whether he is the right person for the job. His admitted behavior could be a national security issue. Something that should be considered.

OT: Twitter in Absolute Shambles

I mean, to be fair, he's definitely allowed more of the high profile blue cbeckmarks back on. I have doubts that the actual amount of bans has decreased though.

It's his platform though. He can do what he wants. I have no problem with that. The idea I always thought was laughable that Twitter is so big and so important that it must be regulated by politicians. Like, what are we talking about?


I believe there was proof of government vetting and censorship of information, especially pertaining to public health, which imo is very problematic. So I’m happy that seems to have been ended.

Even Duke couldn't foul us out

I really can't fault anyone for being skeptical. This was a little different than say Cal bringing in an entire new squad of Freshman because at least these players have had track records in the past with other teams but you just never know how things are going to come together (or how quickly they would come together).

I think most felt the rating systems were underrating us. But i still don't think we have the question answered of just how much. Are we a top 15 team? Top 10? Top 5? Title contender? I think there's a bunch that still needs to be answered.
Like who is our go to player when we have to have a basket? We have a lot of players who will shoot it for the win and I have confidence in them to win the game. We are very lucky that Coach Pope was able to hand pick players that are very good teammates and players. Just not any Superstars, that starts happening next year. I just want the Superstars to be team players first and foremost and I think that is who we recruit and not chase the stars by there names.

Jon Sumrall Watch

Putting Sumrall on the top of the list is a huge mistake, at least until you explore the options of who may want to put their name in the hat.
Not putting him at the top of the list is a huge mistake. When Paul Finebaum has now said multiple times publicly that everyone he talks to in the SEC says this guy is the next big coach you listen.

Not to mention he is 32-6 overall and 21-2 in conference in less than three seasons and has Tulane on brink of Playoff if pieces fall correctly.

OT: Twitter in Absolute Shambles

X is one of many media platforms that have diversified the news landscape. The transition was well underway before Elon Musk. Musk has undoubtedly given his own spin to it, but if we are being honest, it was Jack Dorsey who actually built Twitter. Or did we forget about that time that entire revolution took place in Egypt due to Twitter?

Im actually all for the decoupling from what many term the "MSM". I'm a fan of democratized news, but no...Elon did not create that.


Seems to me he just simply stopped censoring as much and allowed multiple viewpoints, which unfortunately seems almost the exception and not the norm anymore.
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Even Duke couldn't foul us out

But but I thought we were #23 and rebuilding with a new Coach and all new players???

Final Four or Bust

I really can't fault anyone for being skeptical. This was a little different than say Cal bringing in an entire new squad of Freshman because at least these players have had track records in the past with other teams but you just never know how things are going to come together (or how quickly they would come together).

I think most felt the rating systems were underrating us. But i still don't think we have the question answered of just how much. Are we a top 15 team? Top 10? Top 5? Title contender? I think there's a bunch that still needs to be answered.

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There's more to this as well.

Trump has experienced this strategy - he threatens tariffs and countries make concessions. Often he doesn't actually have to enact tariffs to get what he wants. It's just a shame that the same idiots who were bleating about tariffs last time didn't learn a damn thing.

I was paying attention, I learned.

They're just stupid.
We are seeing that play out now - Mexican President has done a 180 and pledges to stop the caravans after the tariff announcement.

Iowa State

That was physical big boy basketball combined with modern offense. These types of teams manhandled our young teams of the last 5 years. Our guards and bigs simply couldn’t handle that kind of physicality.

I’m curious to see how we play against Auburn. I’m confident our team won’t get pushed around. We’ll have to have a few players that can play through contact off the dribble. I think Butler and Oweh can penetrate through that physical style of defense.
We beat Auburn on their court last year
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