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What's interesting about this point you make is, once the person gets covid, he/she will have a TON of medications they've never even heard of put in their body to try to keep them alive. And they'll gladly accept those medications for Covid relief. If it's a bad case of covid, think of all the medications you'll be taking! Either way a lot of unknown stuff will be cascading thru your body. That's another reason my brain deduced I would take the vaccine over not taking it. And I'll take the booster and the flu shot and the shingles shot .... I pray I'm OK and I won't be selfish and also pray for everybody else to be OK.

I love Rogan's show. I wish him speedy recovery from COVID. He is not a bad person, folks. His show has a kind vibe to it. He's one of those people who embrace life. I usually agree with his takes which is a positive, too for me.

I will say my mood fluctuates and after reading this (which I choose to believe is true) I truly pray everybody can avoid COVID. The symptoms of this disease are fricking unreal. Like I said earlier, I always have believed COVID is real, that's why I 'reluctantly' have chosen to obey all medical recommendations and have received 2 doses of moderna with a booster coming I guess. I'd give awards to all medical personnel who have treated severe covid patients. Breaks my heart all around. https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2021-08-26/pandemic-covid-19-stages-vaccination-intensive-care-respiratory-therapist?fbclid=IwAR2TNq5TezEJvK6budgTRIgArKrfeKd2UkaUR9IzzktWhW83_l_0vmw3pUE

The Brother Rice-Perspectives game has been called off tonight for some reason. I guess it's Rice's fault for not scheduling tougher teams. I assume Perspectives is no good and Rice would have pounded them. Just my perspective on the cancellation.

I enjoy your posts, making points without insulting anybody. ... I won't comment on the FDA as I haven't educated myself on that entity enough. Your second paragraph is compelling and makes me think. I think some of us who are afraid still fear the possibility of vaccine related problems down the line. I also have to get the flu and shingles shots so all that mixing and matching of vax in my body sort of troubles/scares me, too. Just giving my perspective. ..,. I guess we're all going to die someday anyway so I shouldn't stress as much as I may do.

This is an excellent post. It's not all cut and dried, though. There's somebody like me. I got both doses at my scheduled times with some fear but I made the decision to trust the people telling me I need to be vaxxed. For me that's not easy to do. I dont want to get political and can't get political on the board as it's not allowed, but I simply do not trust big pharm, I do not trust either political party (If you and I had a beer I could give you examples of BOTH SIDES making BLATANT LIES. Yes lies. Not stretching the truth. Lies not necessarily on covid but other issues as well). That said, the fact I believe COVID is real (I frankly don't want to lose sense of smell/taste) and I don't want to lose all capacity to breathe and die by suffocating from the fact I'm unable to breathe. Hence ... I, who am fully educated (h.s. and college degrees) have deduced that I need to trust enough to be vaccinated to hopefully avoid a horrendous death (and avoid infecting others and killing them). This would be a no brainer if I trusted those in charge which I do not. At the same time, the idea of a third shot, which is coming, scares me, annoys me, makes me again have trust issues with big pharm and politicians. My guess is I will get the booster the first day it's offered, but trust me, not everybody vaccine hesitant is a freaky nutjob. Some people do not trust as mentioned above and have reason to not trust. Should we just "shut up and be vaccinated?" Maybe but some of us are scared to be vaxxed. In my case the fear of covid symptoms outweighs my distrust hence the shot wins. Peace out.

Harry ... is this the year Rice wins it all? Seems like the QB is for real; the RB is for real. I'd assume the defense is lookin' good after the week one score. Seems like once again there will be a good run/pass balance unlike early Badke years. Is this the year, the final year of Badke, that BR reigns No. 1?

Nobody should ever be shot driving on an expressway. Nobody ever should have a brick thrown through their window while driving on an expressway. And nobody should ever have themselves carjacked. I wish ill, big-time ill, on anybody who perpetrates such crimes. NO EXCUSES. Make them pay with jail time. Lots of jail time. I may be selfish but I don't want permanent injuries/death caused by some criminal jerk.

I am a fan of Jose Abreu. Cheers.

I kind of like Leury. Hope he gets a chance to win a ring.

I am an imperfect dope many times but I have no targets this season. Sox are 10 games up and that's all that matters. Who cares if certain players stink for periods of time? I feel sorry for folks who aren't enjoying the imperfection. This team has been decimated by injuries, folks. Anything they do is gravy.

Sheets cannot be moved. Sheets is another special talent IMO. Gonna have to make room for him in the future.

Nice win. Shows the bullpen could dominate at some point.

Great job by Kimbrel and Liam. Looks like the 8th inning and ninth inning guys are getting used to their roles and knock on wood will be lights out in playoffs/WS.

I see Abreu is continuing his August blitz. No offense but the Abreu haters always get shown up in August. I know most of the board loves him but when will he earn the trust of ALL Sox fans including one on this board. 28 hrs for Abreu and 102 RBIs. WOW. Also nice job Grandal. He's up to 18 homers. Very nice. Grandal if healthy will lead this team to greatness in October/November. He is not a run of the mill hitter. He's good folks.

You are probably right but I think Eloy's body type is different and special as well. The man is huge and by no means a lumbering ox.

Good point bringing up Dick Allen. Robert obviously is special if he can stay healthy. Big Frank, Dick Allen, Robert and Eloy. Yes Eloy! He's also freakishly full of superstar potential. ... I don't mention Abreu, who is one of my all time faves, but I wouldn't balk if Abreu was on some sort of list of Sox studs.

More Cease love from me. Sox really won that trade. It's looking like one of the best trades in team history, knock on injury wood.

Sunday lineup mania.

If Sox can't beat Cubs five out of six this season it's pretty sad state of affairs. Sox are way too inconsistent right now (I feel whenever I say anything negative about the team I have to add all the injuries, etc.).

Do all teams talk about "resting" players as much as the Sox do? We've been doing it on this board since Ozzie's Sunday lineup days. This rest thing is overrated. Play your top lineup every fricking day and give a guy a day off once every 2 weeks. Sox are a walking injury anyway no matter how much rest they get.

Seen it a million times. Score unlimited runs one night; next day get shut out. Baseball, folks, is a funny game.

Nice win. Amazing bats plus Lopez.

This. Post of the night. 4-0 vs. Cubs and Sox are posing with the trophy. Just be safe on the Dan Ryan driving home tonight.

will they pose with the trophy?