Tikkun Olam

Can confirm, I did say this, over on Threads. I stand by it here as well. And everywhere else!

Bradly and Shep have stepped up big. Nesmith has something up, seems like the yips. They were competitive with 3 G-league guys, two real starters. This team has talent and heart. Even not winning I enjoy the game. Shooting will suck until we have more bodies, but we get to the rim, d looks good.

Some of the shots look bad coming out of the hand and others the timing/rythym is off. But gut check wise, I love what I see in terms of heart. That’s the coaching and team dynamics, even Halis leadership on the bench. I’m liking the development.

Not a conditioning issue, they don’t have bodies to carry the load. The benefit is, they all are still playing hard. That first quarter yesterday is possibly sustained with a full rotation. I think the fatigue is also part of our shooting problems.

I love that my favorite Sci Fi author is so playful and fun loving!

I’d love to watch a conversation between you, Martha Wells, Becky Chambers, and Ann Leckie. How can we make that happen? The joy of sarcasm and humor in all your works to me hits that crucial subversive note for good sci fi.

when RFK says he wants to “end chronic disease,” what people hear is “he wants to cure us” but what he means is “i want to cull the weak”

this is the reason why we turn to words. not to escape the world but to be seen.

🚨The FCC just announced it will defy federal law.

It is delaying implementation of the bipartisan Martha Wright-Reed Act, a bill authored by Senator @duckworth.senate.gov that ensures prison communications are priced fairly and no longer exploit incarcerated people and their families. 🧵

[whispers provocatively] the 1850 fugitive slave act is the model: reactionaries have the right to extend their authority across state lines, and their opponents have to actively assist them

The Nazis used the emergency powers provision of the Weimar Constitution that allowed the installation of a dictator. The constitution affected its own legal continuation and legal insignificance.

If total income was taxed, but that’s not the plan. Only the dollars after the first million have the additional tax applied.

Second run on my #couchto5k and for the first time restarting a running program I’m actually doing the right thing and running slow, topping HR out at 145 (45 y/o). Goddam, should have tried running easy long ago. Slow > ego. It’s so much nicer and easier to recover and get out the door the next day

And in two years we might get a finals rematch for the ages.

They are too well coached, too good of an organization, and play team ball. Heartbreaking tonight. And not the end of this team and it’s magic by far.

Hali will be back. This teams’ training staff is awesome and he’s got the will.

Halliburton injury is devastating for him, and I predict he will be back after a season. These young Pacers will grow a fuck-ton next year, and I’m betting a free agent with a big engine and huge will to a chip is brought in. I don’t think they make the finals next year, but will make the playoffs.

Thunders legs are TIRED. I think this game comes down to overall team fitness.

TJ getting his arm pulled then called for a defensive foul on a very clear charge. Refs need to be getting called out and Doris “awesome play by Chet” a 7’0 guy running dead ass into a six one guy in the paint. Fuck off.

Nope, but he missed so he’s gotta get points somehow

Whistle after the ball bounces out is a…choice

I *am* a historian and my analysis is it's not good when a government constantly commits crimes and tells the legislature, courts, and general public 'what are you gonna do about it'

The road to fascism is paved with people telling you not to overreact.

They have to be exhausting to even think about playing, OKC was 100% not looking forward to this game. No one wants to be pushed like this. Pacers training staff, the support staff, the mental health conditioning for this team is unreal. This is a well led organization top to bottom.

Go Fever! And know the sitch. Plenty of spots to eat with no TVs during the NBA Finals. In the host game city. During the biggest game of the franchise history. It’s not all about you.

That no look from Turner was Elite. Turner has a big BB IQ, right positioning, egoless play.

Jalen looked gassed in the interview after the first quarter. Thunder about to find out. NBA about to FIND OUT. All gas no breaks, no team keeps up for a series with these Pacer Athletes. They don’t get enough credit for their athletic fitness and hardening. Beasts.

You serious?! Indiana’s Basketball Team in the NBA Finals BALLIN’ and you have the good fortune to find a seat or table at the bar…and choose to say 👆? When join the Vibes is right there?

These people yearn for death, they think they will be the only ones spared in the destruction of the world. Deadly magical thinking fostered by 125 years of terrible theology about Revelation based on their original anger that educated theologians and experts laughed at their ideas.

His legs are TOAST

Hustle and conditioning won the Pacers this game. The missed free throws and turnovers are a result of the pressure and wear down. Thunder have looked gassed and shocked at how gassed they are after every game.

The Pacers look like they can go another half. Thunder look spent. Pacers are going to win the Championship because of their conditioning and teamwork and effort and the sheer joy they play with. And when they do it’s because this is an organization locked in from top to bottom.

I hate how these fouls are giving OKC time to recover