#me with the texas rangers

[inkskinned]

one of the things that's the most fucking frustrating for me about arguing with climate change deniers is the sheer fucking scope of how much it matters. sweating in my father's car, thinking about how it's the "hottest summer so far," every summer. and there's this deep, roiling rage that comes over me, every time.

the stakes are wrong, is the thing. that's part of what makes it not an actual debate: the other side isn't coming to the table with anything to fucking lose.

like okay. i am obviously pro gun control. but there is a basic human part of me that can understand and empathize with someone who says, "i'm worried that would lead to the law-abiding citizens being punished while criminals now essentially have a superpower." i don't agree, but i can tell the stakes for them are also very high.

but let's say the science is wrong and i'm wrong and the visible reality is wrong and every climate disaster refugee is wrong. let's say you're right, humans aren't causing it or it's not happening or whatever else. let's just say that, for fun.

so we spend hundreds of millions of dollars making the earth cleaner, and then it turns out we didn't need to do that. oops! we cleaned the earth. our children grow up with skies full of more butterflies and bees. lawns are taken over with rich local biodiversity. we don't cry over our electric bills anymore. and, if you're staunchly capitalist and i need to speak ROI with you - we've created so many jobs in developing sectors and we have exciting new investment opportunities.

i am reminded of kodak, and how they did not make "the switch" to digital photography; how within 20 years kodak was no longer a household brand. do we, as a nation, feel comfortable watching as the world makes "the switch" while we ride the laurels of oil? this boggles me. i have heard so much propaganda about how america cannot "fall behind" other countries, but in this crucial sector - the one that could actually influence our own monopolies - suddenly we turn the other cheek. but maybe you're right! maybe it will collapse like just another silicone valley dream. but isn't that the crux of capitalism? that some economies will peter out eventually?

but let's say you're right, and i'm wrong, and we stopped fracking for no good reason. that they re-seed quarries. that we tear down unused corporate-owned buildings or at least repurpose them for communities. that we make an effort, and that effort doesn't really help. what happens then? what are the stakes. what have we lost, and what have we gained?

sometimes we take our cars through a car wash and then later, it rains. "oh," we laugh to ourselves. we gripe about it over coffee with our coworkers. what a shame! but we are also aware: the car is cleaner. is that what you are worried about? that you'll make the effort but things will resolve naturally? that it will just be "a waste"?

and what i'm right. what if we're already seeing people lose their houses and their lives. what if it is happening everywhere, not just in coastal towns or equatorial countries you don't care about. what if i'm right and you're wrong but you're yelling and rich and powerful. so we ignore all of the bellwethers and all of the indicators and all of the sirens. what if we say - well, if it happens, it's fate.

nevermind. you wouldn't even wear a mask, anyway. i know what happens when you see disaster. you think the disaster will flinch if you just shout louder. that you can toss enough lives into the storm for the storm to recognize your sacrifice and balk. you argue because it feels good to stand up against "the liberals" even when the situation should not be political. you are busy crying for jesus with a bullhorn while i am trying to usher people into a shelter. you've already locked the doors, even on the church.

the stakes are skewed. you think this is some intellectual "debate" to win, some funny banter. you fuel up your huge unmuddied truck and say suck it to every citizen of that shitbird state california. serves them right for voting blue!

and the rest of us are terrified of the entire fucking environment collapsing.

[invisiblearsonist]

until further notice my life motto’s GOTTA be

save a horse ride a cowboy—

send help I’m tremendously enamored by this one gif

[noscndchances]

[literateowl]

I VOTED!!! But devastating news…they did not have the werewolf sticker 😭

I chose this one instead:

I would like to request a domestic Tarlos drabble, thank you 😊🥰

Hi Anne! I'm sorry you didn't get the werewolf sticker but this one is pretty great too! Thank you for voting 💜 here is a soft domestic drabble that I hope you'll enjoy 🥰

A hand brushes across his shoulders and a mug of tea is set next to the notes he has been studying for the Rangers’ written exam.

“I'm going to bed. Don't stay up too late, baby.”

“I won't.”

TK brushes his fingers through his hair behind his ear and then places a lingering kiss on his head.

“I love you.”

“I love you too.”

When TK leaves Carlos takes a sip. The warmth soothes all the aching parts of him for a moment. It’s sleepytime tea, he'll take the hint and follow TK to bed when he finishes the cup.

[lacilou]

Just this.

[actuallyintro]

in the car with a bunch of people and I saw the new carlos sneak peek and every single person turned to me and asked what was wrong. apparently I’ve never looked so stressed.

[writergeekrhw]

IN MEMORIAM: GORDON T. DAWSON

I guess one of the unfortunate side effects of being in showbiz for 30 years is that, nowadays, it seems like there's a steady drip, drip, drip of people I've worked with and respect passing away.

Today it was Gordon T. Dawson's turn.

So moment of silence please while I tip one out for an old gunslinger.

Gordon T. Dawson Dead: ‘Walker, Texas Ranger’ & ‘Rockford Files’ Writer Was 84 – Deadline

Gordon Dawson freelanced DS9's "Shakaar" which is, appropriately, a stealth Western. He was a little bit of the old west that survived into the 21st century. A cowboy in the best way. An earthy stoic with a poetic soul. It was an honor to work with him.

The man collaborated with Sam Peckipah. That makes him a legend even if he hadn't written 9 Rockford Files and 30 Walker: Texas Ranger eps. Combine those things. Step back. Stand in awe.

He also gave the DS9 staff one of the most flattering compliments ever. It's day two of the "Shakaar" break. After a long day one, hammering at the structure, he came back for day two. He looked up at the board and said...

"When you folks get home at night, you must pour blood out of your boots." Cowboy to English translation: "Wow, you guys work HARD." One of the nicest things anyone's ever said to me. One of the finest gentlemen I've ever had the pleasure of breaking story with.

Rest in Peace, Gordon T. Dawson. Ride on past that sunset and straight up to heaven.

[qualitystart]

his smile is so important to me (via: x, x, x)

[mybrainisslowlyboiling]

istg restaurants make me act extra autistic

[conniesblueboys]

The Dodgers are beating the Rangers pretty hard right now... If this turns into one of those blowout games where the losing team sends in a player who isn't normally a pitcher to pitch in the final inning, I'll die.

If the Rangers send in Nathaniel Lowe to pitch, I'll die x 2.

[pedroias]

Nathan Eovaldi & Corey Seager

[lunearobservatory]

Okay I LOVE Wild magic Sorcerer Florida but also consider he's a dual class with levels in the Arcane Trickster Rogue subtype.

I can't decide if Loui would be a Circle of Spores Druid or Circle of Land Druid, but honestly Loui as a Druid is so goated.

New York as a barbarian is interesting because I would more consider TEXAS as a barbarian. I was thinking of New York as a Rogue or Monk.

California as the worst Bard ever is also hilarious. I think he's just waiting it out until he can take a dual class. Maybe he'll takes levels in being a wizard or a warlock.

OOH I see it yeah I see it HMMMM i have a few others as possible multiclassers so mayb Florida is a special lil guy (he has a secret he has a secret he has a secret im not gonna say what it is yet heehoo) as long as he's able to cause some chaos he's happy. I just... the surge table is so important, whatever else he is or does, I need him to have it

On my funny little ideas doc Texas is a (possibly minotaur?) barbarian hehehe don't you worry, that was like the literal first thing I put down. Get me this freak in a rage state !!!

WAIT A MINUTE... you may be on to something,,,, monk with a club (baseball bat) NY. LMAO ok ok ok. I'm writing that down I'm gonna play with that

I like California being a cringefail bard so much. Like. Honestly I said I have him as a wildfire druid but I am noooootttttt settled on it at all (it was a mostly haha fire joke recommendation from my brother who's a professional DM, he's helping me with this lol) and alsoooo that's kinda cramping louie's whole druid thing. I just think he should try giving bardic inspo and be like. erm !! 😀😀😀 yeah !!!! 😄😄😄😁 woo yeah !!! 😁🙂🙂 lets go gamers !!! 🫶🫶🫶 yeah girlie go get em !!!! What a fucking dweeb I want him to trip over his shoelaces that Florida tied together

SPEAKING OF LOUIE. WOAAAAHHH CIRCLE OF SPORES... HOLLLYYYY SHIIIIITTTTTT UR SO RIGHT. FREAKY MUSHROOM AAAH I wanted to give him sooommeeething to do with death but wasn't committed to giving him full on necromancy 🥲 that feels like too much, but fungal infestation is so fucking perfect for him WOWWIE AAA hell yeah HELL YEAH

[franchufeuillassier]

Happy Valentine's from your fav World Series Champs 💞⚾

[inplay-runs]

breaking news: Corey Seager is cute

[paramores]

my super south texas hometown is full of astros fans and i just have to ask WHY

[knucklecurve]

just guys being dudes |

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