May Current Events: John Ratcliffe the Coward (R-TX 4) has no balls

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Tiny Timbs: Sep 6, 2008

Waroduce posted:

I travel for business and good travel gear is a great investment. I highly reccomend Tumi if you can swing the price, if not Timbuk2 is probably the best mid level option. Both are very high quality and can take a solid beating. I wouldn't ruck/hike/camp with it, but I've taken approx 80ish flights in the year or so and my Tumi stuff is still flawless.

Both are designed for high volume business travelers and will hold up to college poo poo as well and will allow you to look like a professional and not a student.

My only specific guidance would be to go with a laptop backpack bc it can double as an overnight bag in a pinch. My only regret is buying the Tumi laptop briefcase/messenger bag instead of the backpack.

E: black Friday is a great tumi day they usually discount to not insane pricing. I will probably pick up a backpack this year. Timbuk2 used to have fairly frequent web based sales

My Tumi backpack is my favorite possession. I like that it has an accordion extension thing so I can expand it for traveling and compact it for carrying a couple things to work. They have outlet stores where stuff gets discounted 50% so that�s a good way to go.

# ? May 12, 2019 19:35

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# ? Apr 28, 2024 08:58

King of Bees: Dec 28, 2012; Gravy Boat 2k

I was gifted a brilliant red and orange used timbuk2 messenger in the nineties that is still used for small game/bird hunting. The waterproof interior means blood doesn't drip out of it :black101:

and it's bright enough to see a mile off. I just wash it out and stash it away till next year. It has handled all manner of thorns, branches, rocks etc etc.

# ? May 12, 2019 19:41

KirbyKhan: Mar 20, 2009; Soiled Meat

While on Bag Talk, my new laptop/tablet/commuter bag came in 3 days ago from the Ali Express store Good Items, Good Life.

It is really good for $20 bux, got it like a month after ordering. Jesus, I can't believe how long I've been using the old AAFES BX black satchel bag.

# ? May 12, 2019 19:44

bloops: Dec 31, 2010; Thanks Ape Pussy!

Have a Patagonia rain jacket which is great. I also like Outdoor Research apparel and REI-branded items.

# ? May 12, 2019 19:45

bulletsponge13: Apr 28, 2010

Old duffel bags make great heavy bags.

# ? May 12, 2019 19:47

US Berder Patrol: Jul 11, 2006; oorah

I have a Patagonia soft shell jacket that's probably about 11 yrs old and still one of my go-to items. It has a very clever design: the position of the pockets and the long tail of the coat still function with a pack with a hipbelt. Has a real, functional hood.

The episode of How I Built This that aired on my NPR yesterday had Yvon Chounard. He's a real interesting guy to listen to

# ? May 12, 2019 20:06

psydude: Apr 1, 2008

holocaust bloopers posted:

Have a Patagonia rain jacket which is great. I also like Outdoor Research apparel and REI-branded items.

I'm that guy who's tricked out in REI branded stuff every time I go hiking or camping.

# ? May 12, 2019 20:26

pantslesswithwolves: Oct 28, 2008; Ba-dam ba-DUMMMMMM

My North Face Recon backpack has been great for day to day usage and also for my overseas trips. One big pouch fits my laptop and iPad, and the smaller pouch to the rear holds a few granola bars, my FAK and other items in case something bad happens and I need to hunker down for a bit.

I had a Chrome messenger bag that lasted for well over ten years before it started to disintegrate, and the pack I replaced it with will likely have similar longevity.

# ? May 12, 2019 20:43

Casimir Radon: Aug 2, 2008

My Outdoor Research Pertex jacket still looks like new a decade on.

# ? May 12, 2019 20:45

Riot Carol Danvers: Jul 30, 2004; It's super dumb, but I can't stop myself. This is just kind of how I do things.

Jfc 34 new posts in the CE thread

33 about backpacks and poo poo

Why don't you fuckin guys so start a thread "The Backpacks and More Megathread: PYF gear!" or some poo poo

# ? May 12, 2019 21:00

FAUXTON: Jun 2, 2005; spero che tu stia bene

WAR CRIME SYNDICAT posted:

Jfc 34 new posts in the CE thread

33 about backpacks and poo poo

Why don't you fuckin guys so start a thread "The Backpacks and More Megathread: PYF gear!" or some poo poo

sorry nobody asked for purse opinions

# ? May 12, 2019 21:04

Internet Wizard: Aug 9, 2009; BANDAIDS DON'T FIX BULLET HOLES

WAR CRIME SYNDICAT posted:

Jfc 34 new posts in the CE thread

33 about backpacks and poo poo

Why don't you fuckin guys so start a thread "The Backpacks and More Megathread: PYF gear!" or some poo poo

Very upset people are talking about sustainable manufacturing itt

# ? May 12, 2019 21:04

Riot Carol Danvers: Jul 30, 2004; It's super dumb, but I can't stop myself. This is just kind of how I do things.

FAUXTON posted:

sorry nobody asked for purse opinions

Dusted by heteronormative cisgender role-shaming

drat

https://twitter.com/inthesedeserts/status/1127317840862830598?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fforums.somethingawful.com%2F

# ? May 12, 2019 21:05

Melthir: Dec 29, 2009; I need to go scrap some money together cause my avatar is just sad.

Internet Wizard posted:

Very upset people are talking about sustainable manufacturing itt

Nah man hes right. There should be another thread for gear poo poo, just so people dont have to shift through the current events to find the answers. I'd make it but I dont know how to do it in the app.

# ? May 12, 2019 21:07

bloops: Dec 31, 2010; Thanks Ape Pussy!

Melthir posted:

Nah man hes right. There should be another thread for gear poo poo, just so people dont have to shift through the current events to find the answers. I'd make it but I dont know how to do it in the app.

Done - https://forums.somethingawful.com/showthread.php?threadid=3889387

# ? May 12, 2019 21:45

RFC2324: Jun 7, 2012; http 418

But what about a thread for good purse recommendations? :ohdear:

# ? May 12, 2019 22:48

A Bad Poster: Sep 25, 2006; Seriously, shut the fuck up.

RFC2324 posted:

But what about a thread for good purse recommendations?

Got you covered

# ? May 12, 2019 23:07

FrozenVent: May 1, 2009; The Boeing 737-200QC is the undisputed workhorse of the skies.

A Bad Poster posted:

Got you covered

I�m the non-Euclidean anatomy.

# ? May 12, 2019 23:36

shame on an IGA: Apr 8, 2005

That's not a knee, it's [REDACTED]

# ? May 12, 2019 23:43

Hegel Exercises: Apr 25, 2019; Too fair to worship, too divine to love...

https://twitter.com/joncoopertweets/status/1127611934134755328?s=21

Owns.

# ? May 12, 2019 23:47

not caring here: Feb 22, 2012; blazemastah 2 dry 4 u

I'm really okay with a chud tax that is then rubbed in their faces

# ? May 12, 2019 23:49

Nostalgia4Butts: Jun 1, 2006; WHERE MY HOSE DRINKERS AT

that guy should get a medal

# ? May 12, 2019 23:53

Riot Carol Danvers: Jul 30, 2004; It's super dumb, but I can't stop myself. This is just kind of how I do things.

Nostalgia4Butts posted:

that guy should get a medal

Please do not encourage Brian Kolfage. Dude is a massive piece of poo poo.

# ? May 12, 2019 23:59

shame on an IGA: Apr 8, 2005

Ollie North, refusing to go quietly, has leaked to the WSJ expense reports showing Wayne LaPierre billing the NRA for $39,000 of clothing in a single day.

Please keep devouring each other you traitorous shits.

# ? May 13, 2019 00:02

Riot Carol Danvers: Jul 30, 2004; It's super dumb, but I can't stop myself. This is just kind of how I do things.

shame on an IGA posted:

Ollie North, refusing to go quietly, has leaked to the WSJ expense reports showing Wayne LaPierre billing the NRA for $39,000 of clothing in a single day.

Please keep devouring each other you traitorous shits.

I hope they collapse into the gaping maw of their own treachery

# ? May 13, 2019 00:09

EBB: Feb 15, 2005

Quelle surprise

# ? May 13, 2019 00:37

Vincent Van Goatse: Nov 8, 2006; Enjoy every sandwich.; Smellrose

I'm just basking in the idea that Ollie North wasn't corrupt and unethical enough for the NRA's liking.

# ? May 13, 2019 01:01

Acebuckeye13: Nov 2, 2010; If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling
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Vincent Van Goatse posted:

I'm just basking in the idea that Ollie North wasn't corrupt and unethical enough for the NRA's liking.

IIRC he's also extremely corrupt and unethical (In his role at the NRA, not just in general obviously), and the conflict is mostly over how much everyone involved should be allowed to steal.

# ? May 13, 2019 01:05

Casimir Radon: Aug 2, 2008

If I was going to steal $40K I sure as gently caress wouldn't spend it on suits. I also wouldn't steal anything, but that's beside the point.

# ? May 13, 2019 02:15

shame on an IGA: Apr 8, 2005

If you're gonna steal from the NRA you have to steal big enough to make it count as your redemption arc

# ? May 13, 2019 02:24

Arrath: Apr 14, 2011

shame on an IGA posted:

If you're gonna steal from the NRA you have to steal big enough to make it count as your redemption arc

So, paying for a bunch of school kids funerals?

# ? May 13, 2019 02:40

FrozenVent: May 1, 2009; The Boeing 737-200QC is the undisputed workhorse of the skies.

Thanks to the NRA, those kids won�t have any student loans!

# ? May 13, 2019 02:50

EBB: Feb 15, 2005

Arrath posted:

So, paying for a bunch of school kids funerals?

https://twitter.com/patdennis/status/1126488013599641601?s=20

# ? May 13, 2019 02:51

Comrade Blyatlov: Aug 4, 2007; should have picked four fingers

EBB posted:

https://twitter.com/patdennis/status/1126488013599641601?s=20

# ? May 13, 2019 02:58

Acebuckeye13: Nov 2, 2010; If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling
1-800-GAMBLER; Ultra Carp

https://twitter.com/wpjenna/status/1127751996650479617?s=19

# ? May 13, 2019 03:17

Comrade Blyatlov: Aug 4, 2007; should have picked four fingers

LET THEM DIE

# ? May 13, 2019 03:21

Vasudus: May 30, 2003

there was a discussion to expand the public health service and basically send uniformed people on orders out to select remote places

then trump happened and the administration is pushing for huge cuts

sorry

(not sorry)

# ? May 13, 2019 03:26

Chichevache: Feb 17, 2010; One of the funniest posters in GIP.

Just not intentionally.

TF CURES GENERATOR posted:

LET THEM DIE

Or someone like Gravel, Warren, or Bernie could get them and their kids proper educations and healthcare so that they can be proper citizens who contribute to society. You know, instead of purging people we don't agree with.

# ? May 13, 2019 03:26

Acebuckeye13: Nov 2, 2010; If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, crisis counseling and referral services can be accessed by calling
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TF CURES GENERATOR posted:

LET THEM DIE

Guess you're getting your wish.

quote:

He drove away from the hospital and into the adjacent neighborhood, passing the first home, with a collapsed front porch and windows blown out by a tornado. “I sat with that lady as she died four years ago, and now this house just rots away,” he said. He turned onto another block and drove past a bungalow where the owner had died of lung cancer at 58. Next was a suspected drug overdose. Next was a midnight heart attack in the bathroom, and Graham had checked for a pulse and then stayed to pray with the new widower until his children came from Wichita.

His cellphone rang, and he pulled over to answer it. “Hey, bud,” he said, and he listened as a patient described a pain that was rising from his stomach to his chest. “Trust me. I know history on you,” he said. “This medication can help, but it might make your depression worse. Make sure you go up there and see the counselors, all right?”

He hung up and continued down the block, past a house that had belonged to a young married couple. “I might have delivered both of them,” Graham said, and he’d remained their doctor until a few years earlier, when the husband shot and killed his wife in a domestic dispute and police shot the husband. They rushed him to Fairfax Community in critical condition, and Graham had been trying to drain fluid from his heart when he died on the operating table.

He rolled down his window and turned onto Main Street, where redbud trees bloomed outside abandoned storefronts, and his cellphone rang again. Another patient. More chronic pain. “I’ll call in a refill at the pharmacy,” he said. “Remember now, those old boys can’t just trust anybody these days. Make sure to bring your identification.”

He’d been offered easier jobs in Tulsa for better pay, but he’d grown up in another poor town with too few doctors, learning medicine as a teenager by administering his mother’s dialysis. Rural Oklahoma was down to one doctor for every 1,700 people, compared with one for every 400 nationally, and Graham had tried to compensate by opening a clinic downtown and treating uninsured patients free each month at a local church. He’d seen more than 10,000 patients over the course of his career, starting each new appointment with the same rule. “I can’t help unless you give me the truth,” Graham told his patients, and their truths were often depression, addiction, obesity, diabetes or lung disease.

He drove past the cemetery, where he’d buried his mother after treating her for kidney failure and his stepfather after treating him for lung cancer. He continued down a hill and idled for a minute in front of his ex-wife’s home, newly empty after she died three weeks earlier of unknown causes at age 62.

“I’m so sick of watching people die,” he said. “I keep trying to get out from under death, and I can’t do it. Who’s going to take care of these people?”

# ? May 13, 2019 03:27

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# ? Apr 28, 2024 08:58

CRUSTY MINGE: Mar 30, 2011; Peggy Hill
Foot Connoisseur

I can get behind that. They voted themselves into this position by pulling the GOP lever for the past 60 years.

I hope to be remote enough when I die that a hospital would be worthless to me. Or dead already from canned sunshine. Going to a VA hospital is like a death sentence anyhow for more than anything worse than a paper cut, and you'll probably still get an infection.

# ? May 13, 2019 03:28

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