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I never thought I'd see the day that Republicans, let alone conservatives, would support someone with the agenda and history Trump has. It genuinely surprises me with every announcement, every day.

Between tariffs, industry subsidies, immigration, executive order love, dictator love, porn star love, and bump stock bans, I can't get over anyone labeling Trump conservative. I mean, other than nominate anti abortion judges, what is conservative about what he's accomplished? And let's face it, after 45 years of legal precedent, going after Roe v Wade from the bench has got to be the definition of judicial activism, a very liberal concept, so I'm not sure you can even label THAT as conservative. Conservative used to be family values, free markets, and the dignity of work. Welp, he's waged his own war on his family values, trashed the concept of free markets, and hurt entire industries, affecting peoples abilities to dignify themselves with work. The ability of people in general to be blinded by political colors genuinely surprise and shock me.

Nevermind. Found him.

Where the heck has PA been? Did we lose another one?

Trade deficit announced as $100 billion higher than when Trump first took office. Another victory for tariffs, eh?

If that-is JBotts evaluation, I tend to think he is way more right than wrong. Where I do think he is wrong is, allowing a system that we don’t have the horses for to be fully implemented. We have seen the effect that the frustration of extended losing has on good veteran players, let alone rookies and young stars. IMO the team would be doing much more good for the future by partially implementing the system but still using significant elements of play that are better suited to the personnel we do have. The confidence, winning and esprit de corp can be built upon as the team gets further molded.

My wife slipped in the driveway and hit her head today after work. She seems OK though. No concussion symptoms. I thought I was the one with the thick head. This Winter can end, like yesterday.

Attitude? Yeesh. It's a real stretch to say we can see a whole new attitude here. I mean, the alcoholic goalie is gone, but Eeyore simply has a younger face now.

If anything, my memory might be longer than yours. This is quite a familiar feeling. 3rd worst in the conference since The Streak ended. We're talking marginal improvement here.

I'm not seeing it.

Catch a 2 piece? Help an old man out here.

Cheese and rice. 3rd worst in the conference.

And there is that word. Culture. They ship out guys like Kessel and Thornton because they don't quite measure up. And we plan to lose for 5 seasons and wonder why the losing doesn't turn off.

I agree. I seem to recall he was on the recieving end of quite a few secondary assists. There is nothing wrong with that. He was part of scoring plays. But I don't recall him being the primary playmaker either.

If we are to assume that this season was a season in which they were actually trying to win more games than they lost (and as far as I can tell, that was a legit goal for this season), then we can also assume that JBott did perceive value in Sobotka and Berglund. Given that, it is more than fair to question his ability to evaluate players.

Out of curiosity, what was your previous screen name?

Brought to you by the same people that also gave us "Just say no".

I'm pretty sure I said that.

And whatever happens in practices and preseasons. I’m pretty comfortable given that, what, 3 coaches now? see him as a wing and not a center. At this point I think anyone still clamoring for Sam at center is projecting.

I can’t put ny finger on it, but Sams game just didn’t show well from center. His effectiveness goes way up with a wall on his right. Total throwing ***** at a wall, but maybe his vision and awareness is more right justified? Is it that simple?

I'm happy with where our defence is at. Look at those names and ask yourself, when was the last time there was that much individual talent on the blue line? Obviously, they need to mesh. But that is a seriously talented set of players.

Sam is an outstanding winger and we have too few of them. I don't see the value in taking an outstanding winger and turning him into a mediocre center. He is in his best position to succeed.

Not speaking for NB, but for me that doesn't mean the 4 branches of the armed services have too much power. It means the military industrial complex has too much influence. Companies like Raytheon, Lockheed, McKesson, UTC and L3 have too much influence over foreign policy and budgets. After WWII, Eisenhower warned the country about allowing the military industry complex too much influence. He was right IMO. Hopefully, this doesn't turn into a debate thread about specific topics. It's really about discussing how you've come to your political leanings. Would like to hear yours.

I was kind of hoping this thread would get more action. I wonder how many folks retain the same political leanings they had as a young adult.

I dont temember a second iteration of the hardest working team in hockey under Nolan 2.0. It sounds very concept of Ted Nolan to me.