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2016 Postmortem

In reply to the discussion: The 10 run rule and Bernie [View all]

Alex4Martinez

(2,180 posts)
19. How bout the "if you're being investigated by the FBI you're out of the game" rule?
Sat May 21, 2016, 11:07 AM
May 2016

Where our youth games are held, players that are in trouble get a time out.

And little ones who tell lies, they get a time out.

Hillary Clinton needs a time out!

The 10 run rule and Bernie [View all] wilt the stilt May 2016 OP
In chess matches people resign when their position is hopeless. YouDig May 2016 #1
Correct, but Bernie is maximizing votes and delagates even when he can't win aikoaiko May 2016 #27
If you played chess you'd know there's still moves to be made. NWCorona May 2016 #43
It's mate in one yo. Bernie's just sitting on the clock. YouDig May 2016 #44
It's not Bernie wasting time. NWCorona May 2016 #46
Time and words. "Wasted words, already been heard." YouDig May 2016 #48
Yes, because Califonria is way too progressive to have a primary. Not when Clinton Betty Karlson May 2016 #2
But his campaign manager is homely looking so he should lose pinebox May 2016 #3
as much as I said he wasn't good looking I also said his demeanor was worse wilt the stilt May 2016 #5
oh fuck me running. talking about looks and Hillary. with Trump as her opponent? Hiraeth May 2016 #8
Hilary was much better looking as she wilt the stilt May 2016 #9
okay. I admit it. I am shallow and superficial. I think Bernie is The Sexiest Candidate of all three Hiraeth May 2016 #11
LOL now that brought a smile to my mug n/t wilt the stilt May 2016 #20
from one baseball fan to another - Hiraeth May 2016 #41
deep down wilt the stilt May 2016 #55
I have NO RESPECT for any rude and shallow person who comments on appearance. They are.... Logical May 2016 #15
I don't believe I insulted you n/t wilt the stilt May 2016 #21
This message was self-deleted by its author Hiraeth May 2016 #22
and BS wants to be allowed 7 outs instead of 3 nt DURHAM D May 2016 #4
There's no such rule in the pros. hobbit709 May 2016 #6
They don't have that rule when a kid is running for Elementary & Middle School Class Office! TheBlackAdder May 2016 #23
Honey, this ain't Baseball and I take baseball pretty damn seriously. We are talking about Hiraeth May 2016 #7
Be honest with yourself wilt the stilt May 2016 #10
youth baseball and changing their vote? I thought they were suppposed to be after MY vote? Hiraeth May 2016 #13
I'd say that excuse was pulled from WAY up someone's wazoo... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #38
amen! Hiraeth May 2016 #42
Maybe the more clueless post this week. nt Logical May 2016 #12
and the thread just disintegrates from there. Hiraeth May 2016 #14
This is a marathon, not a baseball game. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2016 #16
That's to protect the toddler's fee-fees from a game their parent's are probably forcing them into. TheBlackAdder May 2016 #17
actually you are wrong on this wilt the stilt May 2016 #24
It's really to protect the kids, the parents, and coach... the byproduct is allowing more games. TheBlackAdder May 2016 #25
Love this....really I do. Silver_Witch May 2016 #29
I was the coach wilt the stilt May 2016 #35
Regardless of perceptions, I remember capping in the 70s for feelings, you invalidated your own OP! TheBlackAdder May 2016 #36
Let's face it... It's an embarrassing OP which makes no point... MrMickeysMom May 2016 #40
Why? This is not baseball and what's up for grabs isn't a cheap trophy and its bragging rights. hellofromreddit May 2016 #18
How bout the "if you're being investigated by the FBI you're out of the game" rule? Alex4Martinez May 2016 #19
.. frylock May 2016 #60
You know, that makes perfect sense matt819 May 2016 #26
Because Democracy is just a Ball Game? Silver_Witch May 2016 #28
I forgot about the pre-ordered pizza parties and birthday parties directly after the game. nt TheBlackAdder May 2016 #31
I'm sure your kid was the "right fielder" wilt the stilt May 2016 #39
You must have been the catcher. TheBlackAdder May 2016 #52
That, and being a "Democrat" is simply a matter of where your check mark is. cherokeeprogressive May 2016 #33
And why on earth should it apply? You shame both Chamberlain and Jerry. dinkytron May 2016 #30
It's Senator Sanders' decision PJMcK May 2016 #32
This is called the error of reductionism. immoderate May 2016 #34
Yeah, but this ain't little league baseball cliffordu May 2016 #37
Poor analogy. Besides I think that rule is long gone. NWCorona May 2016 #45
nah wilt the stilt May 2016 #50
There's your fucking problem. 99Forever May 2016 #47
get a sense of humor wilt the stilt May 2016 #51
I don't find much funny about assholes fucking me over. 99Forever May 2016 #54
How am I fucking you over wilt the stilt May 2016 #57
WTF? 99Forever May 2016 #59
You're so clever. I'm sure President Dewey would have enjoyed your wisdom Attorney in Texas May 2016 #49
Yes because in every ball game Califonz May 2016 #53
We're fighting for representation felix_numinous May 2016 #56
More delegates = more influence Prism May 2016 #58
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