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hunter

(38,264 posts)
130. I was a member of a high school chess club.
Sun Jul 7, 2019, 06:21 PM
Jul 2019

Pretty good too, second or third, sometimes fourth ranking, we try harder.

Yet my physically and intellectually reckless younger brother would destroy me in chess and he never joined a chess club. He's successful in a way I was not. And in his youth he was an occasional bone-breaking terror in physical blood sports. He plays a damned fine game of golf too.

I introduced our oldest kid to chess, and my wife and I encouraged high school sports, with success, but oldest kid decided it was all boring, graduated from prestigious college, got married, owns house of higher value than our own in left coast urban California, travels the world before age thirty.

My wife and I bought our first house in our twenties, but it was in the rustbelt Midwest and cost a little less than $8,000. We live in a California place where I sometimes bitch about gang graffiti on our back wall as I paint it over.

Our children, nephews, and nieces are all ferocious, in games and the "real" world, and I think that's what the U.S.A. is supposed to be about -- that the next generation does better than you.

My father-in-law was born in a tent in a Mexican farm labor camp a few hundred meters from a small orchard my parents used to own. My wife and I, who met having escaped rural and suburban California hell to the Big City, knew nothing of this until we were irrevocably engaged.

I don't have anything nice to say about games or game theory.

The universe doesn't care.

My ancestors were largely pacifist religious dissidents who came to the U.S.A. in the eighteenth and nineteenth century because they didn't want to play those games, and the remaining were just out ahead of the English hangman.

Agreed. There was no intent by theDutch player to injure theAmerican. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #1
Right. It's only the most populal sport in the world, by far lunamagica Jul 2019 #33
Yes, it is. And it bores me to tears. But glad you and others like it. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #41
Rules of sports aren't just about "intent to injure" muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #58
BS malaise Jul 2019 #2
Yeah that was a penalty all the way. Still In Wisconsin Jul 2019 #3
Yes, a clear penalty according to the rules. So what? Goodheart Jul 2019 #4
Then don't watch n/t malaise Jul 2019 #6
So is it sarisataka Jul 2019 #9
Penalty shots in hockey... N_E_1 for Tennis Jul 2019 #10
that's true of pretty much every team sport fishwax Jul 2019 #15
It does get magnified in low-scoring sports though. Dr. Strange Jul 2019 #47
i don't really agree, unless one sees both scoring and penalties in isolation fishwax Jul 2019 #51
If you think penalty kicks should count for less, Ilsa Jul 2019 #24
I don't like soccer qazplm135 Jul 2019 #40
Never watched the NFL, NBA, NHL, or MLB? JDC Jul 2019 #119
Intent is not a rationale for a foul or a penalty jayschool2013 Jul 2019 #5
Intentional grounding in Football is one and an intentional foul in Basketball is another. mobeau69 Jul 2019 #27
ok but the VAST majority of penalties in both sports qazplm135 Jul 2019 #43
Their are intentional fouls in basketball at the end of every game. MichMan Jul 2019 #46
In the last few minutes of a basketball game, it seems ... JustABozoOnThisBus Jul 2019 #48
They always foul the guy with the ball while they're "going for the ball". mobeau69 Jul 2019 #103
Wrong. Targeting in football is intent. Basketball also has intent levels of ejection. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #28
Too bad we don't hold people to the rule of law the same way. ananda Jul 2019 #38
Ding ding we have a winner malaise Jul 2019 #87
There is some rationale sarisataka Jul 2019 #50
Non-soccer fans jayschool2013 Jul 2019 #7
I didnt watch that shit intentionally.was captive at a sports bar. Don't assume. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #31
Captive? How so? You could have left at any time to avoid the torture lunamagica Jul 2019 #37
Post removed Post removed Jul 2019 #45
That game wasn't "shit" obamanut2012 Jul 2019 #129
Some people watched the best female athletes sarisataka Jul 2019 #133
I am not a fan of VAR sarisataka Jul 2019 #8
100% correct malaise Jul 2019 #139
Wrong mcar Jul 2019 #11
I'm not wrong about anything, sorry. I never said it was not a penalty. Goodheart Jul 2019 #13
Here's a thought: mcar Jul 2019 #16
+1 Takket Jul 2019 #22
+1 mitch96 Jul 2019 #120
So, you're saying players should play any way they want and not be penalized? gratuitous Jul 2019 #17
No, I'm not saying that. LOL. Goodheart Jul 2019 #19
Well then gratuitous Jul 2019 #29
"Clearly don't understand"? LOL. Goodheart Jul 2019 #34
No, you don't gratuitous Jul 2019 #36
What's not to understand? According to the rules it was a penalty. Goodheart Jul 2019 #39
You called the penalty 'random'. That shows you don't understand (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #62
Of course it was random. Goodheart Jul 2019 #96
Why not? sarisataka Jul 2019 #32
Yes you are wrong Gothmog Jul 2019 #69
go whine about it in the Lounge. GD is supposed to be sports free. TeamPooka Jul 2019 #12
Was not aware of that rule. An unintentional foul! Goodheart Jul 2019 #14
Yet it's still a foul. Iggo Jul 2019 #23
Never argued otherwise, in either case. Goodheart Jul 2019 #25
Jesus fuck, whatever. Iggo Jul 2019 #30
Not international events malaise Jul 2019 #128
Her kick NEVER made contact with the ball. Ilsa Jul 2019 #18
Never said otherwise. Goodheart Jul 2019 #20
+1000 Pachamama Jul 2019 #131
Sounds like Rollerball is more your game. MicaelS Jul 2019 #21
I didn't argue against penalties. Goodheart Jul 2019 #26
Soccer purists are the most arrogant of any sports fans. Funtatlaguy Jul 2019 #35
Good post. :) Goodheart Jul 2019 #42
I find soccer haters sarisataka Jul 2019 #49
Well said! mcar Jul 2019 #53
Petulant snowflakes? Goodheart Jul 2019 #56
Who is crying sarisataka Jul 2019 #78
If you don't perceive the tactics involved, I'll wager you've never played the game, Denzil_DC Jul 2019 #108
I do not care for most sports. MicaelS Jul 2019 #97
Seems a basic courtesy, doesn't it 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #121
Agree 100%. MicaelS Jul 2019 #135
The last time I went bowling, I was 15. 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #136
Wow. MicaelS Jul 2019 #137
The 15 was not a typo. 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #138
Hard to appreciate a game where they play for a tie. Drahthaardogs Jul 2019 #44
Kicking a player is a foul. Music Man Jul 2019 #52
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #54
I read every post. Music Man Jul 2019 #55
Thanks for using the word "recklessly". Denzil_DC Jul 2019 #113
I'm guessing you don't watch much sport of any kind muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #57
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #59
Hah - yes, it's not going very well for you, is it? (nt) muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #64
Like I've said multiple times, I never argued that it wasn't a penalty, or Goodheart Jul 2019 #66
You tried to argue that she didn't raise her foot intentionally muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #72
Huh? No, I didn't. LOL Goodheart Jul 2019 #74
Read the thread. muriel_volestrangler Jul 2019 #82
This was a clear foul Gothmog Jul 2019 #60
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #65
This was a clear foul Gothmog Jul 2019 #67
Yes, it was a clear foul. Already addressed. Goodheart Jul 2019 #68
In the real world, intent is meaningless Gothmog Jul 2019 #70
Haven't been wrong about anything. Goodheart Jul 2019 #73
Denial is not just a river in Africa Gothmog Jul 2019 #89
Red cards. LOL. Goodheart Jul 2019 #91
Under the rules for soccer, a red card is award for a flagrant foul Gothmog Jul 2019 #107
Sports penalties are not about intent. And penalties in all sports can decide the game Buckeyeblue Jul 2019 #61
Read the thread. Goodheart Jul 2019 #63
LOL the thread does not support your claim Gothmog Jul 2019 #71
Oh? What's my claim? Be specific. Goodheart Jul 2019 #76
that a "cheap" goal was scored after a penalty you don't think deserves to be a penalty. onenote Jul 2019 #86
Wrong. I never claimed that it didn't deserve a penalty. Goodheart Jul 2019 #90
Asking again: are penalty shots/shootout goals in hockey "cheap"? onenote Jul 2019 #92
Certainly not as cheap as what I witnessed today. Goodheart Jul 2019 #94
And why was it "cheaper" than a hockey penalty shot or shoot out goal? onenote Jul 2019 #102
do you think it deserves to be a penalty when someone makes conduct as in this instance onenote Jul 2019 #93
Already answered: YES Goodheart Jul 2019 #95
The USA women's soccer team is the best in the world. IluvPitties Jul 2019 #75
Agree. Goodheart Jul 2019 #77
It has game changing penalties like any other sport Bradical79 Jul 2019 #79
No, it's not like other sports. Goodheart Jul 2019 #80
I've watched plenty of football games where penalties have played a significant role in the outcomes onenote Jul 2019 #83
And if penalties didn't play such a significant role.. Bradical79 Jul 2019 #88
Still don't see it that differently Bradical79 Jul 2019 #84
Football is massively tactical. Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #123
No, soccer is not massively tactical. Goodheart Jul 2019 #124
Right. Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #126
The referee made the correct call and the VAR backed her up FakeNoose Jul 2019 #81
question for the OP: are penalty and shootout goals in hockey "cheap"? onenote Jul 2019 #85
I find golf, American football, and bowling stultifyingly dull. A few others, too. 3catwoman3 Jul 2019 #98
So? Goodheart Jul 2019 #99
Well, if you are a destination rather than a journey person elias7 Jul 2019 #100
It's a real bad day for Trump fans. Kingofalldems Jul 2019 #101
Well, I certainly enjoyed the chants from the French bar. LOL Goodheart Jul 2019 #104
That has the definition of a high kick underpants Jul 2019 #105
I presume nobody is making you to watch it. LisaL Jul 2019 #106
You don't say. Goodheart Jul 2019 #110
Rubbish... Seriously JCMach1 Jul 2019 #109
I cannot stand baseball or basketball Marrah_Goodman Jul 2019 #111
Good for you. Goodheart Jul 2019 #114
The rules of U.S.A. "football" are surrealistically arcane in comparison. hunter Jul 2019 #112
The planning, elements, tactics, positioning, specialization in warfare are complex. Goodheart Jul 2019 #115
I'm a pacifist. Not by natural inclination, but by necessity. hunter Jul 2019 #116
I agree that war is stupid. Goodheart Jul 2019 #117
I was a member of a high school chess club. hunter Jul 2019 #130
As a general note to everyone (because a lot of people have gotten this wrong): Music Man Jul 2019 #118
USA won 2-0. Raine1967 Jul 2019 #122
Oh and it was a stunningly good kick. Voltaire2 Jul 2019 #125
I'm suspicious of anyone who hates all sports. It's weird. Sorry redstateblues Jul 2019 #127
If you dont like soccer then why watch it then share your ignorance? jcgoldie Jul 2019 #132
Oh spare us... BooScout Jul 2019 #134
"cheap goal" ?? honest.abe Jul 2019 #140
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