Jake:

Regime change issue?

Citing prior instances is worthless if it lacks nuance in how the circumstances and external factors are alike and distinguishable.

If it is true that the great majority of Iranians including diaspora despise the government and recognize Islam is the problem then it can happen under the right conditions. The problem…

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Reg the Fronkey Farmer wrote:
What do Americans consider immoral? (turning left on red is not there).

This is very interesting.  “Marital infidelity” is way out in front by miles, with only 2% finding it morally acceptable.  That’s the only one that is on my list of evolved “moral domains” – sexual pair-bonding.  It would be interesting to see ho…[Read more]

Reg:

Did you hear about the homeopathy patient who overdosed? He forgot to take his medication.
🥁*BA!-DUM!-DUM!-SSSSS!*

The Alkaline Water kick is hilarious. The Kangen Water brand not only sells the bottled product, but also offers a home and commercial alkaline water machine if you can spare multiple thousands of dollars.

A Kangen Water…[Read more]

I live in County Meath just outside the County Dublin border. I cannot drive more than a few miles without passing a stud farm, horse trainer or stables.  It is not uncommon to see a Prince from Saudi Arabia drive by!! In some villages it is “eat sleep and talk” horses all day long.

Thanks Reg!!

When it comes to the salient factors in handicapping horse races there is zero question that trainer is the or among the most important factors.

I use a handicapping tool known as formulator that enables its users to do research into trainers. It is fairly comprehensive. You might want to know how the trainer does second starters/special weight…[Read more]

When it comes to picking winners, I look to the trainer first, then the form of the jockey he chooses…then the stats of the horse in similar races. At the moment, Willie Mullins is free money.