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Re: Political Discussions
@Amos_Umwhat said:
@silvermouse said:
This strikes me as an outstanding example of race baiting propaganda. Exactly of the nature to ensure that conflict between the races remains active in our country, and never dies.
With complete disregard of facts or truth, Mr. Bolling reaches into the psyche of the disaffected or delusional, offends anyone who believes in merit as being a primary source of personal accomplishment, thus keeping the flames of hatred stoked in order to provide a source of power for those who wish to exploit those sentiments in certain segments of our population.
Well, that's politics for you. Some things never change. I'm sure the Socialists will enjoy the gist of this one.
I should add that I don't fault Edward, having lived through the years when institutional racism was a real thing I say none of us want that to return. Why don't we just let it die?
I don't mean to start anything up because I really don't want to, but I think it's important that we all realize it's an institutional racism is alive and well in the United States of America. I was like you Steve. I didn't believe it I even spoke against the idea several times. And I adopted a black kid. I can tell you that it's real. I can give you a hundred no **** examples that will be tldr. Or maybe you wouldn't even agree with some of them. Maybe you would agree that was institutional racism just racism.
But that's not true. To me institutional or systemic racism means that the racism is built into the system + the system leaves one with very few choices but to remain in the system. Credit scores, public schools, social services, grocery stores, and prisons are all examples that keep systemic or institutional racism alive in this country.
You can slice it and dice it and alibi it anyway you want, but the bottom line is that if you're born into poverty, you're going to grow up in poverty and you're going to live in poverty as an adult. If you go up a class it is only one class. There are no outs unless you can shoot a basketball or sing a song. Poor people are born with no money they're trying to act like they have no money they're not giving opportunities to make any money, and they are encouraged to reproduce in the neighborhood with no money so their children grow up poor.
Itsfine
Re: ****
Eh. I've seen rounder holes.
I mean, it could be just puncturing damage. I see other damage higher up on the stick so I assume it's been knocked around a little. Did you try to shake any dark rusty red beetle dust out of that hole or out of the foot? To me, that would be more conclusive evidence, and it would definitely be present if it were actually beetles. Also, if these two cigars you described as cohabitating, had been unattended for long in the same ziplock and warm enough, I would not be surprised if there were more beetle damage than just one hole.
Re: Existing discussion posting problems
@TRayB said:
It has to be some sort of glitch in the matrix. Icons for Notifications, Inbox, and Bookmarks show up only as rectangles, all the same.
I agree. Format is Gurkha
Vision
Re: you can't make this stuff up
@VegasFrank said:
@ShawnOL said:
Astronomers or astronauts (whichever one does this kind of thing) say they've discovered another place in the known universe with oxygen. Yep, you guessed it...at the farthest point from earth on the other side of the universe.Literally every planet in the solar system (maybe not mercury?) and every galaxy in the universe has oxygen. Am I missing the joke?
I remember thinking the same thing. I think it was a bullsh*t 'discovery' to help secure funding.
Wylaff
Re: Things I Hate
It's been happening to me sometimes, then goes back to normal. I get the feeling that the css (cascading style sheet) which defines the fonts, etc. isn't consistently loading every time, or something like that.
Yakster
Re: Cigar Oasis ultra 3.0 / humicare Turbo
@CAcigarguy007 said:
@IndustMech said:
I use gasket boxes and Bovidas, but I feel coolers are the best option due to less temperature fluctuation.The downside for coolers for me is I can’t see my digital hygrometer like I can with bins and since I keep the main stash in my closet, I’m in there at least twice a day minimum. For my smaller smoking bin I don’t even use a hygrometer and completely trust the boveda on its own. Coolers also are bulkier don’t look as nice and don’t stack well. I do agree that they work just as well and may possibly provide a better temp buffer for those without central air.
Go Bluetooth 
Re: Cigar Oasis ultra 3.0 / humicare Turbo
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
@Amos_Umwhat said:
I remember the pictures when you were building that. Outstanding job!
@Krieg beautiful walk in. I have to inquire why you decided to use aromatic cedar? Every thing I’ve researched, vehemently, discourages the use of this wood species. Is that why you sealed it? What kind of sealer did you use and did you seal one surface or all sides? Have you noticed any negative effects on flavors of your cigars? I’m asking because I too like the look but hesitant based on research.
Ty for the kind words! I used aromatic cedar, well because I liked the look...and couldn't find anything else. I did seal it due to the advice I was given from some of the guys here on the forum. I don't remember the exact brand I used, but it was just your avg clear sealent. Maybe its listed under my old post from when I was building it. I think someone suggested what to use at the time. I sealed all four sides. The aromatic smell has totally dissipated and no ill effect on my cigars. I did buy some Spainish cedar wall sleeves to add, just have in there. Smells fantastic. Additionally, I have built some cedar shelves, and also sealed them too just to be safe. Anymore shelves I build will be built from actual Spainish cedar (found a placethat sells it, finally!) Hope this helps!
Krieg
Re: merry memes
@Bob_Luken said:
@OutdoorsSmoke_21191 said:
This one I need help with. Rusty, why did you give it an LOL?
I have to say that I felt the same. Were those actual women in the basement? If so, were they captives? Then there's the fact that the people on the surface had faces, those in the basement did not. Dolls?
All in all, rather disturbing. Plus, I'm an introvert. Should I be offended?
Of course, it's a cartoon. How much stock should one put in overthinking a cartoon?
That's all.
For now.
Re: Pipe tips for Cigar People, what we've learned...
Re: Political Discussions
@silvermouse said:
This strikes me as an outstanding example of race baiting propaganda. Exactly of the nature to ensure that conflict between the races remains active in our country, and never dies.
With complete disregard of facts or truth, Mr. Bolling reaches into the psyche of the disaffected or delusional, offends anyone who believes in merit as being a primary source of personal accomplishment, thus keeping the flames of hatred stoked in order to provide a source of power for those who wish to exploit those sentiments in certain segments of our population.
Well, that's politics for you. Some things never change. I'm sure the Socialists will enjoy the gist of this one.
I should add that I don't fault Edward, having lived through the years when institutional racism was a real thing I say none of us want that to return. Why don't we just let it die?