Yes, the happening in Guinea you shared is the topic of the article I posted, too. It, and the OSU/Michigan brawl (and seemingly many other similar happenings at sports events over the years), inspired my question.Thanks for sharing an answer to my question. :)

I teared up when I first read headline. Seriously, fellow humans, are sports that important?

56 people killed in a stampede after a referee's controversial call:https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/stampede-at-football-match-in-guinea-kills-at-least-56/ar-AA1v8Ke8And, somewhat related, I'm rather happy The Big Ten penalized both The Ohio State Un...  more56 people killed in a stampede after a referee's controversial call:https://www.msn.com/en-in/news/world/stampede-at-football-match-in-guinea-kills-at-least-56/ar-AA1v8Ke8And, somewhat related, I'm rather happy The Big Ten penalized both The Ohio State University and University of Michigan for the after-game brawl:
https://www.elevenwarriors.com/ohio-state-football/2024/12/151332/big-ten-reportedly-fining-ohio-state-and-michigan-100000-each-for-postgame-brawlAnd, admittedly as stupid as I was at the time, I still agree with my natural instinct:At the age of 13, at my first official track meet, I was immediately so far ahead of every other sprinter in the 100-yard dash, I stopped and turned, and waited for the other runners to catch up with me so we could all run together. It was more fun to me that way.  less

I'd throw up.

Ah, James Taylor.

"Apologize"   by One Republic" . . I loved you with a fire red, but now it's turning blue . . . "
(I'll post the original version of the song which I prefer (not the huge hit with Timbaland)

I'm not surprised. Just as I wasn't surprised when then-President Trump pardoned his son-in-law's father, as was already mentioned.
Not overly impressed but impressed with Hunter's words after his pardon. And I'm not well-versed on all the details on...  moreI'm not surprised. Just as I wasn't surprised when then-President Trump pardoned his son-in-law's father, as was already mentioned.
Not overly impressed but impressed with Hunter's words after his pardon. And I'm not well-versed on all the details on all the presidential pardons in history.I wonder if pardons within families would be tempting if we ourselves were president.
   

My other answer was a semi-attempt at humor. :)

I'm semi-good at reading, and I'm a semi-god.

What we did:I saw the signOh no, I've said too muchI set it upWhat we didn't do:I don't know if I can do itI haven't said enoughI can no longer keep my blinds drawn and I can't keep myself from talking
What we will do:We can sail, we can sail, with the or...  moreWhat we did:I saw the signOh no, I've said too muchI set it upWhat we didn't do:I don't know if I can do itI haven't said enoughI can no longer keep my blinds drawn and I can't keep myself from talking
What we will do:We can sail, we can sail, with the orinoco flowWhat we won't do:Relax, don't do it
What we will never do:never cry  

My sentiments are the same as Element 99's.:)

Thanks.When I first came back to the thread, I read your original post to which I had replied (after you had edited) and I got concerned that I had misunderstood your post and went a bit overboard in my reply. Then I read your post here, that you had edit...  moreThanks.When I first came back to the thread, I read your original post to which I had replied (after you had edited) and I got concerned that I had misunderstood your post and went a bit overboard in my reply. Then I read your post here, that you had edited your original post to what you had originally meant. Got it. :)  

Pertaining to my2cents' "has everything to do with racism" reply --I know many, many, many Democrats who do not believe a single thing you mentioned in your "Has everything to do with racism" comment. I ask that you please refrain from using the word "ent...  morePertaining to my2cents' "has everything to do with racism" reply --I know many, many, many Democrats who do not believe a single thing you mentioned in your "Has everything to do with racism" comment. I ask that you please refrain from using the word "entire" when it is not true. "Entire" means every single person within the party.
   

And I find the guy's photo on the left is hilariously bad acting, "Look at me, I'm a bad mean guy. I'm tough."I've seen better preschool actors and actresses.

Not sure of what inspired your question but, over the years, I've certainly noticed how this young driven person has really angered many people.May have missed your logic about this other part of your reply --I do know we've been friends on the site here ...  moreNot sure of what inspired your question but, over the years, I've certainly noticed how this young driven person has really angered many people.May have missed your logic about this other part of your reply --I do know we've been friends on the site here a long time. You're still a friend to me, regardless if there is any insanity somewhere that I've failed to notice. :)I did watch the also-excellent-to-me "The Diary of Anne Frank" movie. Once was enough. That entire phase of humanity is very difficult for me. But I've read a LOT about Anne Frank. And I'm uncomfortably, deeply, immensely upset  that she is just one person out of countless, countless, countless human beings to whom those things happened.And with Thanksgiving coming up - - like I've told you before, ALWAYS know that it was YOU whom I will always thank for finally getting me to watch "The Astounding She-Monster" movie. It freaked me out in the most wonderful ways in its understated approach, creepy-to-me way. Loved it.  :)Thanks for a Pic...    less

Pertaining to how the two parties switched ideologies --Yes, I learned that somewhere in my public education years. Haven't forgotten.I thought of that the second I saw the top part of that picture and article up there.
 

Agreed. Very cool reply on all counts. Thanks, Spunky. 

Maybe those of the same ilk who wanted Anne Frank locked up would want Greta Thunberg locked up.
 

"Come On Christmas"      written and performed by Dwight Yoakam"THE saddest Christmas song" for me and it's a favorite of mine.So beautiful to me, and with Dwight Yoakam's understated performance, it's flawless to me.
Includes a beautifull...  more"Come On Christmas"      written and performed by Dwight Yoakam"THE saddest Christmas song" for me and it's a favorite of mine.So beautiful to me, and with Dwight Yoakam's understated performance, it's flawless to me.
Includes a beautifully understated trumpet solo, too.EDIT:And my unasked-for thoughts on your two choices.  :)I'm not a Mariah Carrey fan and I admit that though I respect her talent and voice, I don't like what she does with her voice (the usual extreme high range, high-screeching at some point in almost every song).  I also, though, do see and hear why this song is a huge deservedly- famous song.I incredibly respect and like Josh Groban's  voice. However, I do not like this song at all - - only for the fact (in my opinion) that I find that the only reason people record or perform this song is to get to that last high note and hold onto it forEVERRRR  ..  " O night, Dee - -- VIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINNNNE," i.e., " to show off," in my opinion.To Groban's credit, t...    less

:)I admit I really didn't know this song too much until I saw your answer here.I first looked up the song lyrics. from lyrics alone, I admit I don't believe any true spirit of Christmas comes through to me at any point.I then watched the music video while...  more:)I admit I really didn't know this song too much until I saw your answer here.I first looked up the song lyrics. from lyrics alone, I admit I don't believe any true spirit of Christmas comes through to me at any point.I then watched the music video while listening and it all made me like the lyrics better; I like the group's performance in video, too.I still find it pretty nasty all-around but I like the music and The Kinks' performance. :)  

"Life in One Day"               Howard Jones

My best to your friend. And you.

Word for word, I'm with Jane S on her reply to you.

Yup -- those first nine seconds.  :)I did like the whole song, though, too.

To me, a song everyone could like to me.(If that makes any sense.)

Amazing group.

I think I liked that short opening the best.  :)

I like them a lot.  :)

 I love   Mazzy Star's "Mary of Silence"
(starts very, very softly)

"Duh" on me.Thanks. :)
 

Earlier yesterday morning, on Friday. It's now 44 minutes into Saturday.A very good friend.

I at least offer that, too, yes.

I laughed reading.  :)

I think they make a difference.  :)

I can only hope that "Trump's favor" is not the ultimate goal.Time for music for me. 

I don't even know what a COS is, so this time I'm out. Doesn't surprise me I don't know. :)

:)

Welcome to my morning head humor.For some reason, I thought of the joke about 'why did the chicken cross the road.'  :)

I believe she was Secretary of State.

To get to the other side.

I think it's been the other way around for me - - I have an answer or reply, and look for a photo I think might work with it.

What loss? I kept hearing him and others say he won in 2020.

I do remember it.Didn't pay much attention, I guess. I always preferred Matchbox cars.  :)

"How many dollars does it take for WelbyQ to get to the center of his love for Matchbox cars? The world may never know."
 I love the memories of growing up with my siblings as we played with the seemingly endless Matchbox Cars collection we shared. W...  more"How many dollars does it take for WelbyQ to get to the center of his love for Matchbox cars? The world may never know."
 I love the memories of growing up with my siblings as we played with the seemingly endless Matchbox Cars collection we shared. We built roads and cities in the large, deep ditch in our front yard.  

For me, yes -- I've heard "The Good News Ladies"-- they're also known as The Pointer Sisters!!  June, Bonnie, Anita and Ruth!!Yess!!
Here is the first song I heard from them and they remain HUGE in my heart and soul! And the joy I had to meet all fou...  moreFor me, yes -- I've heard "The Good News Ladies"-- they're also known as The Pointer Sisters!!  June, Bonnie, Anita and Ruth!!Yess!!
Here is the first song I heard from them and they remain HUGE in my heart and soul! And the joy I had to meet all four of them when I was 15 years old!!"Yes We Can Can"      (listen to lyrics, too, if you don't know the song -- timeless  

And I like the song for your answer, too.

How about Marcy Playground's "Sex and Candy"?  (I know, "Yikes" -- but I REALLY like Marcy Playground! I love the lead singer's voice.)

Regardless of Jeff or Geoff, I'm just a Jerk.:)