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I swear to God that I was just getting ready to type this as I read your post, lol. I was about to write: This may be controversial but if Yermin is apologizing Tony should as well. Tony, whom I LOVE as a manager, made a bad mistake in jumping on the rookie for that stupid unwritten rule violation. Anybody that saw Yermin hit the first 5-6 weeks had to think this guy might actually be a stellar major league hitter. Tony, as old as he is, made an error in ripping the rookie. NOTHING CAN BE DONE ABOUT IT NOW except Tony should apologize, at least to Yermin. At the very least, u don't mess with success and Tony broke up the karma, the mojo with his dumb public position on the HR. if Sox win pennant I say Yermin deserves a ring, too. He was that hot early on.

Somebody should do a study when and how this thread derailed. It's not always greg's fault. As far as Yermin, hope he finds his stroke again. He was fun.

Poor Yermin. Early this season he was so good you had to have his bat in the lineup every day. He was raking everything. Then the Tony freak out on the home run and his major league career effectively came to a skid, if not a halt. My hope is he gets released and picked up by somebody and he mashes again. He was fun when he was hot.

I've called people god, small g. But I spell out God for the real God.

I enjoyed your post. As far as your last sentence, I think once the FDA approves the vaccines I'll be more forceful in asking people to get vaxxed at church and in society that I come across. At this present time I feel that even though I believe in the vaccine I can't be emphatic that others get vaxxed because I understand their concerns. Even though they seem as if they are selfish, some like this lady at church I conversed with, truly are scared of the vax.

I agreed and sympathized with almost all of your post. I do agree with this sentence especially. That's why I got double vaxxed, although I also was worried about the virus' immediate impact. I don't want to be gasping for breath and die in the hospital.

First part: selfishness and lack of empathy? Yeah but I think the VAST MAJORITY of those who won't get vaxxed have CONCERN (for their own health down the line; the vaccine isn't even approved yet) and ANGER AT POLITICIANS and scientists who have turned into TV stars and book deal stars. Caulfield do you disagree with me on this? It's not JUST selfishness and lack of empathy, many are concerned they will face problems down the road if they get vaxxed and they DO NOT TRUST anybody in politics or science on this. The Jesus question ... well, my honest answer, Jesus who is all knowing would know whether or not the vaccines are safe now and down the line. Hence whatever he said would be the way I'd go with this. Being a loving God I am convinced he would let us know whether or not the vaxxes were safe. If they were safe of course he'd be a vaxxer not an anti vaxxer. Caulfield you are a smart person. I'm curious why you blindly disregard the opinion of the anti vaxxers that the vaxxes might cause problems down the road in our bodies. Peace out. Frankly even though I was a willing vaxxer and was poked twice, I can't tell you FOR SURE that I might be hosed down the road. I feel an educated person "should" come to the conclusion it is smart to get vaxxed. Just my take.

Nice to have a guy who hits home runs with men on base like he has done in his Sox career. When the Sox have a good team and it's mid summer it can be fun.

When Jose keeps his head in there and watches the ball hit the bat it's a picture of beauty always. Nice slide by the way, Adam E. Very nice.

Holy bleep! Jose heatin' up in late July with the BOMB! So many heroes in this 8th inning w/Vaughn, Hamilton, etc. White Sox are amazing.

I wonder if LaRussa is enjoying the season? He's certainly done a fine job except for the weird incident involving Mercedes. From a baseball standpoint he's a contender for manager of the year.

I find those good questions. I just thought the FB stuff is merely information being presented and reasonably intelligent people can accept it or deem it false. You make fair points, however IMO.

I still personally think my position is right on the FB controversy. I'd say "agree to disagree" but I've found that response hasn't worked for me on here in the past. Oh well, I'll just respond with emojis on any futher posts on this topic. Peace and avoid COVID.

If true, that's scary. Bring on the boosters if that's the way to go. "Saving face" is scary stuff. Are we doing what's best for people or not?

You said 'stay on topic' and I was right in the middle of the topic. Boom. You can't see why I'd be offended? But you won't apologize, you'll just think of another sentence as you are very very good at posting. Your last sentence is very defensive/silly IMO. Nice deflection. I tried to solve this by putting you on ignore, but it doesn't let us ignore mods. Or if it does I can't figure out how. In answer to your question, "You also understand that you have no right to damage other people and call it freedom of speech, right?" I don't really understand the question. You are referring to the spreaders of "misinformation" on FB I guess. My contention is who decides if it is "misinformation?" So I say let people post what they want and let reasonable minds decide if it's true or not. Freedom means everything to me.

Southsider, true or false. The government has asked Facebook to flag some people? I repeat the GOVERNMENT not a private organization. The defense rests. Your last sentence is offensive by the way. Stay on topic? This has much more to do with a private organization setting its own policies when Big Brother is knocking on their door.

Ten years ago we'd all trust the government and we'd all be vaxxed. I feel your pain. I do. I want us all to be vaxxed via a safe vaccine that will do its job, not cause problems down the line. Today, only half of us are vaxxed because of many reasons, mainly distrust of those in charge. Think about how divided we will be 10 years from now if this continues. Sorry you are going through this, Badger. I can tell you are very frustrated/upset. We did our part you and me. We are vaxxed. Let's hope a charismatic leader, in my mind a John Kennedy or Reagan, can emerge that we can all get behind in the future before we are doomed. We are obviously on a path that will lead to secession at best; civil war at worst. In the meantime, let's hope the unvaxxed realize it's not too late. Get vaxxed and hopefully in a month if they can avoid Delta strain they'll be protected. Surely the unvaxxed are a little bit scared about hospitalizations via the Delta strain.

OK there are 71 cases in Olympic Village. 71. ... Remember the days when one NBA positive, I think it was Gobert, stopped the 2019-20 NCAA season in its tracks and basically ended the NCAA season in late March? The Olympics have not yet been canceled, folks. Japan is in a state of emergency to late August and we still are having the Games as of today? Politics, politics, politics. If this was pre election in the USA, these games woulda never stood a chance of occurring. Again ... that's one of the reasons people are balking at getting vaxxed. Politics. Hatred of politicians and the fact they'll use anything to get elected has caused so much distrust that 1/2 of America thinks the vaccine is dangerous. Wow, what a world. Greg prediction: Olympics will be called off by Thursday. There will be too many positives in the Village to go forward. Bless the competitors and coaches and officials. they don't deserve to catch Covid. Bless the athletes. Bring 'em home. These Games sadly should NOT be held. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9806095/Olympic-chiefs-refuse-rule-CANCELLING-Tokyo-Games-Covid.html

Your anger is puzzling especially toward me. For instance I personally wish everybody would be fully vaxxed as I am. But yes, I want America to be free and that means government can't tell social media sites to remove certain posts. Why?? Because these dissenting people have a right to their opinions. As much as you and I think it's insane, some people believe there are tracking devises in the vaccines. Other people believe the vaccines will cause big-time problems down the line. Guess what? It's 'possible' they are right. Politicians have caused this by saying and doing so many outrageous things the past few years. I'd be forcing the closure of this thread or I'd be suspended/banned if I got specific here. While I prefer everybody do each other a favor and get vaxxed, they aren't buying it. Politicians should take some of the blame themselves and apologize and convince these people they are not pulling a fast one on them and maybe these people will listen. Just think ... 50 percent of America distrusts politicians so much they won't take a vaccine that according to many reputable people say will prevent you from dying or getting a severe case of covid. That's a lot of distrust with the politicians to take this risk of health.

I'd rather serve and go out ablazing than sit back and wait for the effects of the attacking of our water and grid and internet, etc. You are right though. I'd have to get in shape and all that. Greg would need Boot Camp deluxe to be ready to help out.

Huh? The government has told (OK requested) FB to get rid of the misinformation posts. That's free speech being attacked. Some of you don'y seem to realize the danger of big government. I mean some politicians in the USA and some organizations in the USA are actually backing communism. This is unheard of. Remember when Oz got suspended by the Marlins for praising Castro? That wouldn't happen in 2021. He'd be fine. This is an insane time in our world IMO. Freedom forever.

Condescending laugh? It would appear that way. Sad if so.

With all the Sox injuries, they don't need to be trading Sheets or Vaughn or Burger. They'll play. That said, some team like the Tigers or Royals would love to snare those guys I bet. Royals have a ton of arms, none of them really good. A rebuilding team would be smart to try to steal Vaughn or Sheets from the Sox. Even Mercedes. Guys who may be blocked for sure. I bet the Cubs or Brewers would love to swipe them as well.

I have no idea. Did the people accept these vaccines in good faith right away? Was there any concern at all? Were those vaxxes deemed safe right away? I mean have you seen the clips of Kamala and Joe being asked about the vax when Trump was in office? Both said it'd be hard to take it. I just saw those clips again yesterday. 50 percent of America is rebelling and nobody should blame them. This thing has been very political like everything else. I can't blame people for not trusting the government and hence the vax. I just can't. Yes I wish they'd all get vaxxed, but it's still their choice and their choice to speak out against vaxxes. p.s. I had to laugh when Joe said "my friends in the Republican party ... have you no shame?" Cmon it works both ways. Politicians on one side are 100 percent against politicians on the other side and people aren't dumb. They won't play along. They are worried about the vaccine. Some people like greg put aside political differences and still assume the best about those who developed the vaxxes and recommend i get vaxxed. So I get vaxxed. Surprised some of you aren't buying the "freedom" issue in this. Folks if we lose our rights we are doomed if we are not already doomed. Freedom baby.

Will be nice if Robert is back by September.