Controlled Chaos

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QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Apr 4, 2008 -> 03:36 PM) People that call radio talk shows are bigger losers that people that post on messageboards. First call is a dope saying that Owens return is going to help this team score more...... Real nice game coming back. Both leftie's have been hit really good this season. Think AJ gets Sunday night's national tv game off or Opening Day? People that post on message boards are losers?? DOH

How bout Booney with the W.

game

BOBBY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

nice!!!!!!!!!

Quentin DONG!!!!!!!!!

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Apr 4, 2008 -> 12:21 PM) Photo Booth? and where's your pimp shot?

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 4, 2008 -> 12:25 PM) He will make it up, by gripping the bat with a death grip, swinging as hard as he can, and changing the earth's rotation when his ass moves that quickly as he falls to the ground striking out. or hit a home run. Not that I'm a fan of him, but he is all or nothing usually. So once in a while he gets the 'all' see yesterday.

ok DP...lets get one more!

Maybe I'm reading it wrong, but this quote from Ozzie with no mention of BA, suggests to me that he is gonna be the last guy to get a shot and will most likely be the one sent down when Owens returns. Lineup change: After going with the same starting lineup for the first two games against the Indians, White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen made a change Thursday. Carlos Quentin made his Sox debut, going 1-for-4. Quentin started in left field, and Nick Swisher moved to center. Alexei Ramirez, a major-league rookie with seven years of experience in his native Cuba, started in center field the first two games of the season and was 1-for-8 with 4 strikeouts. "Ramirez has had a tough time,'' manager Ozzie Guillen said. "It's not easy for him, for anyone facing a couple guys running for the Cy Young (Cleveland starters C.C. Sabathia and Fausto Carmona). I'm going to give him a break and he'll be back in the lineup in Detroit. "That doesn't mean I'm going to give up on him, but I think Quentin needs some playing time. I like the way Ramirez is playing. He's played a good center field."

QUOTE(Texsox @ Apr 4, 2008 -> 10:07 AM) funny that's exactly how I pictured you.

This pimpin ain't easy. non pimped and takin care of business

I'll admit I don't go into the DEM Only thread much, if ever, so I'm not sure what gets posted in there...but I thought the reason for these separate threads was to keep left comments on the right out of here and vice versa. So why do I have to see Athomeboy, who from what I can tell doesn't have a conservative bone in his body, post about how he doesn't like McCain supporters touting his war service or quoting huffingtonpost? Just want to get some clarification on what the separate threads are for??

QUOTE(Texsox @ Apr 3, 2008 -> 03:26 PM) So that you will vote for him? Most of the people that give an credence to those questions, have already formed their answers, and it will not make a difference what he says. No I won't vote for him, but I think there are a ton of people decided and undecided who would like to hear the answers to those questions.

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 04:44 PM) I honestly can't believe people are still bringing this up. It's mind blowing. With all the thing's that are important in this next election, all we can talk about is this. It's a joke. In fact it's bulls***. Yet no one who bring's it up will say what they want done about it. Should Obama be kicked out of the party. Maybe arrested? It's a witchhunt. I'm sorry, but I don't believe it should be swept under the rug like you do. I'm sorry this is blowing your mind...and that you think it's a joke or that you think it's bulls***. A good start on what I would want done is for Obama to answer some of those questions.

The Wright Questions For Obama By Michael Medved Wednesday, April 2, 2008 Barack Obama continues to face controversy over his association with Rev. Jeremiah Wright because his comments about the provocative pastor have been contradictory, evasive, misleading and unsatisfying. The issue will begin to dissipate only when the Senator gives better answers to better questions. Here are some of the Wright (and right) questions for Obama to address: 1. You’ve recently suggested that Pastor Wright has already acknowledged that he spoke inappropriately from the pulpit, and this acknowledgment allowed you to continue as a member of his church. On ABC’s “The View” (March 28, 2008) you commented: “Had the Reverend not retired, and had he not acknowledged that what he had said had deeply offended people, and were inappropriate, and mischaracterized what I believe is the greatness of this country, for all its flaws, then I wouldn’t have felt comfortable staying at the church.” Since Wright’s made no public statements of apology or regret concerning his controversial sermons and articles, does your comment indicate that he’s apologized privately to you? Would you urge him to make a public apology or correction or clarification? If not, is it because you believe his misstatements weren’t serious enough to demand it? 2. You’ve repeatedly spoken of Wright’s “outrageous” or “offensive” remarks, but never specified which specific comments you had in mind. Where, precisely, did Wright go wrong? 3. Do you agree with Pastor Wright (and with many other leaders in the African-American community) that black people suffer disproportionately from drugs and AIDS because of a government conspiracy? If not the government, who is responsible for the vastly higher rates of HIV and serious drug abuse in the black community? Does it help empower the Black community to blame the government for self-destructive choices and behavior? 4. For at least ten years during your membership at Trinity United Church of Christ, official church policy emphasized a “Black Value System.” The Church website declared: “These Black Ethics must be taught and exemplified in homes, churches, nurseries and schools, wherever Blacks are gathered.” As the child of a bi-racial couple, and a candidate who promises to unify the country, did you ever feel uncomfortable by the insistent and prominent emphasis on “Black Values” and “Black Ethics” – rather than values and ethics that were American, universal, or even Christian? How would you characterize “black ethics” as different from the ethics that your white neighbors follow? What aspect of “black values” did you receive in your entirely white upbringing – raised by your WASP mother and grandparents? Would you feel at all uncomfortable if a potential running mate affiliated with a church that pledged undying loyalty to “white values”? 5. In the teaching of Reverend Wright and his adult education classes, as well as the Sunday school of his church, there’s a major emphasis on the Black identity of Jesus Christ. The stained glass windows at the church identify Jesus with the dark skin tone of sub-Saharan Africa. To your church, the racial identity of Jesus matters a great deal. Does it matter to you? Do you personally believe that Jesus was black? 6. If you don’t think he was black, have you done anything to correct the misimpression your little girls would have received in church? 7. If you think it’s true that Jesus was black, then you obviously believe that most Jews of First Century Judea also looked like today’s Africans. If that’s true, do you agree with Minister Farrakhan that Twenty-First Century Jews and Israelis are imposters and interlopers with no ancestral connection to the Holy Land, and that black Africans represent the true Israelites and Chosen People? Do you believe that your many Jewish supporters would feel comfortable with this religious vision? 8. You have commented elsewhere that you consider Hamas a terrorist organization (as does our government) and wouldn’t negotiate with these Islamic thugs and killers. In this context, are you comfortable with Reverend Wright featuring a pro-Hamas manifesto on “The Pastor’s Page” of the church newsletter (July 22,2007)? This anti-Israel diatribe was written by Hamas official Mousa Abu Marzook, an indicted terrorist conspirator currently believed to be a fugitive in Syria. Do you agree with Reverend Wright’s positive labeling of Marzook’s column as “A Fresh View of the Palestinian Struggle”? Do you also agree with Dr. Wright’s practice in the church bulletin (July 8, 2007) of using quotation marks to identify “the ‘state’ of Israel”? 9. Given your recognition that some of the statements and positions of Reverend Wright count as “offensive” and “outrageous,” aren’t you surprised that none of your fellow church members alerted you to those explosive declarations until recently? If you heard nothing about discomfort and indignation over Wright’s extremist views doesn’t it suggest that the entire church – not just its former pastor – is actually on the political and religious fringe? 10. When did you first become aware of the radical and anti-American views of your pastor? If you knew nothing about them, then why did you cancel plans for Wright to participate in your announcement of candidacy more than a year ago – in January, 2007? 11. On “The View” you suggested that people have received the wrong idea about Pastor Wright. “What you have seen is a snippet of a man,” you said. “Imagine if somebody compiled the five stupidest things you ever said and put them in a 30 second loop that was played every day for two weeks.” Obviously, Pastor Wright doesn’t agree that the now notorious sound bites are among the “five stupidest things he ever said” – otherwise, he wouldn’t have proudly sold DVD’s of such comments, and he would have promptly apologized for them. Have you explored your obvious divergence in viewpoint with Pastor Wright – explaining why you consider his remarks “stupid” and inquiring why he won’t acknowledge them as such? 12. You have said repeatedly that you are a “devout Christian,” and pray every day. How has your faith evolved – particularly regarding the Black Liberation Theology endorsed by Trinity – since you joined the church two decades ago? As President, would you continue to worship at Afro-Centric churches which promote this theology, and would you invite your pastor to participate in the Inauguration and other state occasions? Questions like those listed above could help Obama come to terms with the core of the controversy he continues to face. The dispute involves far more than a few random, out-of-context by an eccentric clergyman. It centers, rather, on questions of world-view, of philosophy, of core values. The American people have a right to wonder whether the world-view and “black ethics” of a flamboyantly radical church reflect the personal philosophy of a potential president. If not, then the long-term association of that candidate with the church in question raises profoundly disturbing questions about his authenticity and character. Michael Medved, nationally syndicated talk radio host, is author of 10 non-fiction books, including The Shadow Presidents and Right Turns. Be the first to read Michael Medved's column. Sign up today and receive Townhall.com delivered each morning to your inbox. Copyright © 2008 Salem Web Network. All Rights Reserved.

QUOTE(Felix @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 02:11 PM) Lets rock them. yes to get back on topic...I would really like to send a message these next two games. If the Sox can take them, it would get it in the Tribe's minds that they actually had a real good chance of getting swept. Which I think would be beneficial the next time we played.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 01:55 PM) I didn't mind it for spring training games. One HUGE plus, for me, is the inclusion of what channel the game will be on. I hope all game threads provide that information along with the time, pitching matchups and lineup because I usually come on here for info before a game. I was always liked this title... Official Game Thread 04/02/08 - Tribe vs Sox, 6:05, WCIU Carmona (0-0, -.-- ERA) vs Vazquez (0-0, -.-- ERA) If peeps wanted to make other comments smart ass or otherwise...then they would go in the post.... Vazquez posted a 2-1 record with a 3.06 ERA against the Indians last year. He led all White Sox starters in wins, strikeouts and innings pitched and is looking to prove he's worth the 3 year extension he received late last year. Carmona busted on the scene with a 19-8 record and a 3.06 ERA in 32 starts. He's out to show he can be consistent in his sophmore year and beginners luck had nothing to do with last years dominance. Go Sox...

QUOTE(the People's Champ @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 08:57 AM) I dont know, I did have a city education, but that sounds closer to $10 than $20 to me I also had city education and the jersey itself is $20.00 more. That's all I'm saying. Same jersey, same stitiching, same name, same number, go to store 199.95 go online 179.95. Was just trying to give peeps a heads up if they were thinking of buying.

QUOTE(ScottyDo @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 03:13 AM) wow.... i HIGHLY, HIGHLY doubt that has anything to do with dotel over linebrink in this situation. where is it written that linebrink is ahead of dotel on the list of reliable 'pen arms? we've barely seen either one, so it was a tossup. Take this for what it's worth, but when they were asking Swisher about some of the blown calls were huge and how they affected the game and he said yeah those guys do their jobs and it's just unfortunate it didn't end up going our way because that would have totally changed the whole game around and we would have had guys like...Thorton and Linebrink and Jenksy coming in to shut the game down. It could have been nothing, but I found it interesting he was saying if we got the lead then those pitchers would have come in.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Apr 1, 2008 -> 02:54 PM) And you made sure everything is exactly the same? I'm thinking something is slightly off. It's identical...I called and after not knowing what to say to me...the dude finally said...yeah it turns out...it's a few dollars more 5 or 10 if yo ubuy it in the store. I'm like yeah..that sounds pretty screwed up and he said yeah I know...that's what she just told me though.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Apr 1, 2008 -> 01:00 PM) Those pigs look somewhat Angelic. Get rid of em!!