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Much time has elapsed, so no…

Much time has elapsed, so no one will read this, so it’s a safe space to say what is true without ointmenting the flys. 

Yours is a very salutary, knees-and-elbows perspective that comes from a mediocre mind and/or fails to account for certain eternal truths. As a general proposition, a man must feel as though he has a kingdom over which he presides. That theme is more pronounced the more talented the mind at issue. With that in mind, just read the “jump” line of this particular post – it begins with “Brian made me…”. Sound like a guy who has his own kingdom?  The only writer for this site who can possibly feel good about dedicating his talents to topics without meaning is the site's creator. He has a kingdom he created. Everybody else is carrying his bags and dedicating their talents to his filtered meaninglessness. So why, in this developed world of privileged/talented people who graduated from a top university and truly have freedom of profession, why do we read so much about mental health issues? And why is everybody so depressed? (Apparently this has been true even for the creator of the site). I think I have a sneaking suspicion as to why. It’s a deep dissatisfaction with one’s choice of their purported significance-creating profession. Preoccupying yourself with the choices and actions of teenagers and early 20-year-olds and having no influence on the same.  All without getting paid the millions that coaches do, and having no influence on their decisions either. Instead you're doing it for mortgage sponsors and some mercurial mix of UM grads and high/directional school degenerate obsessives who are themselves depressed. Yikes.  

My post right now is kind of like that scene in Good Will Hunting when Ben Afleck tells Damon something like 'I just wish one of these days, when I came to pick you up, you weren't here.'  Higher purposes beckon for these talents.  

Logged in for the first time…

Logged in for the first time since I don't even know when.  I think I got banned years ago, but I'm not sure.  Whatever the case, the second paragraph of this post is world-class writing that made me laugh sincerely, which few things do.  

It also made me sad.  It's too bad that this kind of writing talent is dedicated to something that means nothing.  The writer should really go work for the NY Times or some roughly similar caliber outfit, report on international affairs or other?  Isn't that what Birmingham/Seaholm grads typically would do?  The talent to meaning-of-application ratio here is grossly out of proportion.  Horrifically top heavy.  Of course, you could and should say that about basically all the writers on this site.  And some of the commenters too.  

But over the years, I've been entertained.  So there is that.  Thanks, I suppose.  

Signed, 

MSU grad.  

Some have accused the MSU…

Some have accused the MSU grads of showing up only before or after the M game.  You're all welcome for my observance of this natural law.

BISB's stuff is a hilarious read every week.  The gentleman understands the first rule of comedy - i.e., surprise.  Some might also call it counterpoint.  There may or may not be a pun there - intentional or otherwise.  

If you saw what I did there, good for you.  If you didn't, who cares.  In either case, kudos to BISB.  We don't know each other but I'm pretty sure we took the bar exam together at Breslin Center a decade ago.

You definitely sound like a…

You definitely sound like a University of Michigan graduate.  Either that or you were lucky to get out of high school.  

Quick reply no one can read

This is awesome.

Whoever downvoted this is a piece of shit.  

Good luck and congrats!

You'll never see this.
Oh

You'll never see this.

Oh well - takes under a minute to type.  You have good posts.  Keep up the good work.

What is your response to

What is your response to Michigan State graduates who admire M and their students/graduates?  Treasure their friendships with M folks?  Are we "little brothers" too?  

Rooting for them is a good

Rooting for them is a good route to take.

(Said no one).

Trust Fund Babies.

Well I doubt anyone else can read this.  Who needs a dissenting opinion?  Just get told what you want to hear right?  Fox News FTW!!!

But the real story here is the "trust fund babies" comment.  

Just sayin'.  

Good exchange here.
The

Good exchange here.

The problem with feminism, of course, is that it is prescriptive, depends on some sort of "should."  This particular "should" presupposes democracy, but can't answer the question of "why democracy?"  

It's postmodernism, which essentially holds that there are no absolute truths, prescribing an absolute truth.  It is an absurd position by its very structure.  

I shouldn't be surpised at

I shouldn't be surpised at the number of people who downvote just because they can't handle the truth of the matter and resent anyone who points it ouit.

I kind of am though.

No, but so long as it has

No, but so long as it has been issued, I'm going to accept the apology.

[Meant as response to #40 - why that could be the case: fuck idk].

Are you married?

The public apology may lower you in the estimation of your irrelevant peers.  

But your chances of getting laid go way, way up.  Immeasurably so.  Which is something unique in the context of marriage.  

A fellow preferiti in the

A fellow preferiti in the champions of the cold and legitimately-as-advertised-quick sandwich.  

We shall chomp impossibly soon after hunger striketh us.

Apology accepted Brady.

Apology accepted Brady.  You're not a bad guy.  Our coach knows that, which is why he attached liability to "the program," not to you.  

I appreciate the classy statement from Coach Hoke.  

In solidarity we stand.

Comrade.

I'm sure your weak-minded,

I'm sure your weak-minded, petty, contemptible resentment and hate-filled heart can find something new to say. You'd have a life otherwise.

Don't let me down.

Do the EMU or WMU or CMU

Do the EMU or WMU or CMU grads or downriver highschool grads or complete non-grads who root for M have an inferiority complex because they couldn't get into MSU?

Or are they "leaders and best" because they root for M on Saturdays?

This site and the entire M enterprise make shitloads of money by appealing to the WWs to increase their revenue base, and then resent and regret them when they act like the shitbags that they generally are.  (Just take a look at the Moderactor Action thread).

And apparently MSU graduates are jealous because they don't have a disgusting mass of non-graduate shitbags in their fanbase.

You have to be admitted to a

You have to be admitted to a school Like M based on performance.

You don't have to be admitted to live in the Detroit area or the state of Michigan based on performance.  

So there's that.

This post illustrates that

This post illustrates that sports bring out the best in human beings, including their most coherent and concise thoughts about important topics. 

Sports also bring into relief the importance of imports, which are the importers of import, which is important both for the economy, maritime enterprise, and human psychology.  

The Norfleet thing is really

The Norfleet thing is really fucking stupid.  You guys are scraping the bottom of the barrel with that, which is inexplicable given how much there is to talk about these days.  

Then again, stupid gifs = stupid views = stupid dollars from stupid high school or maybe CC graduates, so who am I to judge.  

My roommate in Bryan Hall

My roommate in Bryan Hall went home every weekend.  Made for lots of fun.

Also - he was an engineer - i was a purported "political scientist."  

He worked harder than I did, but did a lot worse.  

What year did you graduate

What year did you graduate from M?  Where did you live your first year?

Oh okay

If you want a discussion about aspects of the football game, you better start it off.  

This board generally deals with politics and quantum theory.  It hasn't and won't discuss "aspects of the football game" without 2 of your threads with your redundant thoughts.  

Just look at the rest of the posted topics - none of them relate to "aspects of the football game." Thank god for you.  

I think it was a copy and

I think it was a copy and paste of part of the other.  

If at first you don't get enough attention, just copy and paste your own work. 

Apparently. Hey guys: who wants to read about Thucydides and the Peloponnesian War again as if it's brand new?!

Other suggestions:
 
This is

Other suggestions:

 

This is Michigan

Stand United

 

Might also consider a scripted chant with a sequence - then distribute it to the press so you can not only hear it over broadcast, but understand it by mention from the booth.  

Not a forgone conclusion

Wouldn't just expect it to happen - M community has some work to do.  This narrative is slipping off the radar, and if you don't do the work to keep it on, you may slip into a new normal.

Do the work.  Don't expect it to work itself out.

my prussion blue electric

my prussion blue electric clock

alarm bell rings it will not stop.

Delany just advised that if

Delany just advised that if there's a possibly concussed player, the coaches/trainers should tackle him.

Opportunity for Heroism Here

For first one who wants to take it.  You need a declaration about why you're there, a statement of solidarity (you might start with the petition being circulated or something similar) to be marched to and posted on the president's door.  

It hasn't hit the press or

It hasn't hit the press or become part of public consciousness, but scientists have been doing research on traumatic brain injury and foresee a possible "concussion crisis."  It's a good thing this event didn't happen in the context of a larger debate about head injuries and player safety.

Then the dep't would really have a shitshow on its hands.

Entrenchment.  Predictably.  

Entrenchment.  Predictably.  

Ross support = cronyism.  2

Ross support = cronyism.  2 rich guys, personal acquaintances, mutual crowds they shuffle in.

You guys cannot let these types of perverse influences determine the course of the program.  

Conspicuous omission of words

Conspicuous omission of words "compete" and "challenge."  Perhaps some mention of what the coaches will evaluate.  

Otherwise on-point.  

This was your second attempt,

This was your second attempt, and I still don't understand it.

Expect silent entrenchment.

Why explain when you can just redouble your silent condescension?

I'm not the "real"

I'm not the "real" "WatersDemos."  I put a space in my handle for a reason - I want nothing to do with that other POS.  How dare you make such implication.

You shouldn't just take it.

You shouldn't just take it.  My 4 years at MSU were 1 Bobby Williams and 3 JLS.  

We chanted for firings a lot.  That was us "not just taking it."  

BH is one of the highest paid

BH is one of the highest paid coaches nationally.  How about that for value added?  Guy doesn't know what eveyone else in the stadium knows.

Michigan should consider

Michigan should consider including John Beilein as a member of any coaching search/hire committee.  MSU did that with Izzo in the Dantonio hire.  I think the strong relationship between basketball and football has not only paid dividends for MSU but could also be a model for these  decisions.

JB is arguably your biggest asset right now.

Never underestimate the human

Never underestimate the human instinct for entrenchment, however stupid or ill-advised.  

This situation has growing parallels to Hosni Mubarek in Egypt.  Thank god sports are the closest analogues we ever have for real crises.

Human-all-too-human reaction

Human-all-too-human reaction to this will of course be entrenchment.  

Will be interesting to see

Will be interesting to see how this guy can credibly repeat his mantra of caring most about the kids in light of this incident.

It would appear that he doesn't care about winning or losing, and now doesn't seem to care about well-being of players.  What's left?  What can he possibly hang his hat on without looking not only like an incompetent fool, but also a selfish, self-entrenched, platitude-spitting snake?

If you need someone to

If you need someone to authenticate this piece of evidence, I can do so as a self-appointed custodian of MSU football miseries past.

Difference with us of course was that we didn't have high expectations for those years, and moved quickly/immediately to indifference.  You guys seem to be grinding through various painful phases/emotions, and wading through the bile of a decaying program.  

Best advice?  Just like us in pre-MD years, look forward to basketball season!

Very ladylike.
 

Very ladylike.

 

Well yes, but my father was a

Well yes, but my father was a quitter, my grandfather was a quitter.  Believe me - I was raised to give up.  And I intend to honor my pedigree, to canonize my forbears and their principles, and ultimately to revere their names with my resolute failure.  

Thus I shall have stood.  

I accept your apology, though

I accept your apology, though I'm incredulous about the notion that a "legit" MSU poster could be legit, per your declaration that you don't need a MSU perspective.  I'd have thought, according to your understanding, that I am an illegitimate poster by default.  So I guess I've lost nothing here.  (Haven't gained anything either).  

Editing your posts tends to

Editing your posts tends to undermine the "choose words carefully" claim.  

Choose word, then post and be done with it.  Be decisive.  

I would hope it is virtually

I would hope it is virtually benign.  God alone could imagine the alternative.  Unless of course virtually benign is not close enough to benign to actually be benign.  God help us all in that case.  

Understood

Outsider perspective never has any value.  

As you were.