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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 14, 2017 -> 06:27 AM) http://news.nationalpost.com/life/everythi...ennial-monsters This article blames the majority of problems for Millenials largely on the Baby Boomers (those 53-71 years old today). Greg, a response??? Hi Caulfield, Yes Boomers are despicable. I'm not joking. Yes Boomers have totally ruined it all. What happened is many of us had rich parents and we resented them for being distant parents. Yes Boomers are the last generation where dads NEVER went to their sons' little league games or grade school games or high school games. Boomers' dads on the south side went to the BARS after work and got s***faced drunk. Most of the dads on the south side never played catch with their kids even. They were the bad guys in the house, the disciplinarians and you never got anything from your dad but threats. Moms were not nearly as paranoid if that's the right word as they are now. They'd set you free to walk to school or walk the streets of Chicago with your friends after school and all day and night in the summer and only tell you to come home and eat. No keeping track of where you were AT ALL. Now for some reason, Boomers decided to raise their kids TOTALLY hands on. Involved in every aspect of kiddies' lives and didn't parent them but buddied them up. Yes, Boomers are the scourge. Boomers are very very bad. HOWEVER, the ensuing generations have even been worse about coddling their kids, etc. So whereas the Boomers started this, my gosh, have you seen 30 something parents in action? They have no clue and their kids are running the house hold. As far as Boomers being stuck with their grown up kids, good for them. They get what they deserve, what they asked for, dependent kids. Most Boomers got kicked out of their houses after college. Daddy told me, OUT! You will get a job and you will work and you are off my insurance NOW. Come see me when you are a responsible adult and we'll go golfing or have a beer. Until that day, get out of my sight. But these same Boomers will let em live in the basement and give them participation trophies while secretly worrying that their kids may never get a good job. So yes Caulfield, Boomers started this mess and are the cause of this mess. But the ensuing generations, whatever we are calling them, are actually worse. Way worse.

You guys that moan about Hawk and Benetti should listen to these unlistenable Royals announcers. All they do is talk about upcoming games at home trying to sell a handful of tickets, talk about how great this team is, throw in dumb references to the parade they had when they won it all. At least the Sox announcers aren't part of one 9 inning commercial for the team. Denny Matthews is good but he's helpless. For an entire half inning he has to listen to some horrid announcer read scores for the Sonic MLB scoreboard or something dumb like that. Horrible listening. Pathetic homers.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 13, 2017 -> 06:06 PM) One of my buddies, who is pilot for an airline out of O'Hare, was on Facebook defending United so I was able to see a pretty good argument. They do have the right to remove you from a plane for any reason. Just really unfortunate he didn't cooperate and that it all ended up on video. Edit: and seriously, they were being well compensated to give up their seats. Your buddy, with all due respect, should shut up on this. There's simply no excuse to drag the guy off the plane. How bout all the LONG delays caused by the airlines. You sit and sit while they fix a light bulb, fill out the paperwork after fixing the light bulb, etc. We wait it out. They needed to wait it out, period, and not drag the guy off the plane. I was reading that some high school teacher pulled his students off the plane cause they were getting traumatized. So what if it's legal to bump a passenger? That really has nothing to do with dragging a guy off and beating the hell out of him. And well compensated to give up seats? Cmon. They didn't come close to offering enough $$. Your friend's premise sounds like, "It's legal to bump you at any time. The guy got what he deserved." No he didn't. It never has to escalate to busting a guy's face when he's 69 years old and has no gun.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 13, 2017 -> 06:49 PM) I'll guess more since his teeth were knocked out, he was concussed, requires reconstructive surgery and was publically humiliated. They should ask for 200 million because if it goes to trial, a jury would probably award him even more. Maybe he'll break United. I was thinking that whoever broke his nose and knocked out his teeth should probably face serious criminal charges as well as a civil lawsuit. Granted he refused to leave at one point but to physically send him to the hospital should be a serious crime not against only United but the f***tard who beat the s*** out of Dao.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 10:57 PM) if you would have actually read what i typed you would have seen that I did say I would have raised a stink, but would have started moving once the police showed up. Didn't say i would be happy about it. But no, keep living in your own world, seeing and reading what you want. I'm trying to imagine this happening to me. If one of the flight attendants or United bigwigs came to my seat and told me I must leave because I've been bumped, I think I would say, "Are you serious?" one time. Then the way my brain works, I'd think, "Dammit I knew I shouldn't have taken United. This bulls*** happens 50 percent of the time when I fly anything besides Southwest." Then after walking off the plane I'd see what they were going to do for me to reaccommodate me and plan my next steps. But, yeah, I'd get off the plane (I might make some snide comments along the way or say something to fellow passengers as I was getting off the plane). Why? There's no good reason to fight them on this. They said get off, I better get off and re-assess from there. I see the attorney and Dao's daughter had a news conference today. I wonder how much they'll receive in settlement money from United over this. Probably just a couple million? 1-2 mill plus medical costs paid for?

OK your question was: "So if you are out to dinner, and someone sucker punches you and the video goes viral, you think it is fair game that your possible criminal history gets thrown out there for all to see? Even though it is completely unrelated and establishes nothing?" --I don't think it's really fair but at the same time I think it's where we are. Like somebody said, the guy with the sweater at the debate had his past looked up as well. This case is kind of weird to discuss. Cause this Dr. Dao is well known in Louisville I guess because of his sordid case 15 long years ago. So the fact it was him is probably legit news in LOUISVILLE right? But if Louisville reports it everybody picks up on it.

How has Nate avoided arm injury with that ridiculous pitching motion?

Serious question: Are the Sox trying to lose this game? Nate blows and it was a nice 2-0 competitive game. Now we tank for draft position? Seems fishy.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 07:59 PM) So if you are out to dinner, and someone sucker punches you and the video goes viral, you think it is fair game that your possible criminal history gets thrown out there for all to see? Even though it is completely unrelated and establishes nothing? I said I had no forceful opinion on the subject either way. Why do u hate me so? I wondered everybody's take on this.

Very interesting piece here on whether the past of David Deo (United passenger injured when getting dragged off flight) should have been dredged up by media outlets as part of this story. What do you folks think? Should the fact Dr. Deo 13 years ago got in SERIOUS trouble with the law been a part of this story or not? I have mixed emotions. It seems to me it is pertinent for folks to wonder a bit about the victim of this atrocity, hence fair game to write about who Dr. Deo is and what happened in his past. I enjoyed reading this item, however. It's not too often newspaper people take the type of position this author did. I have no forceful opinion on this either way. http://www.freep.com/story/opinion/columni...tion/100334210/

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 02:35 PM) What the hell are you talking about? We're having a discussion on a baseball message board, not organizing a million man march. This is one of the best posts in soxtalk history. Succinct, funny and downright brilliant. QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 03:19 PM) Elsewhere, the doctor at the centre of the viral incident onboard the flight in Chicago has spoken out for the first time. His lawyers, Stephen L Golan of Golan Christie Taglia, and Thomas A Demetrio of Corboy & Demetrio, issued a statement saying: "The family of Dr Dao wants the world to know that they are very appreciative of the outpouring of prayers, concern and support they have received." https://www.yahoo.com/news/united-airlines-...-073030438.html Another United passenger in first class recently threatened with handcuffs treatment Oops. The guy is lawyered up. This story's 15 minutes of fame is fizzing out. Only thing left is when the man is released from the hospital and does all the talk shows for a day (if he's willing to, since he's had a troubled past). Now that he's lawyered up, it's about run the cycle. Attorney-speak will end this story. It had its run, that's why I'm surprised the United CEO issued a third statement, this one pretty condemning of the way United handled it. QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 06:29 PM) I can only speak for myself but it's hard to get worked up after a mass shooting, knowing nothing will change. After a room full of pre-schoolers were killed and literally nothing changed because of it...what else can I do about it? No one is stopping you guys from creating a new thread to discuss these specific shootings. I have expressed horror on here at the nutjob assholes who kill people in movie theatres and schools and been lambasted for my insensitivity on here. I was especially horrified at that asshole who shot up the theatre I believe in Colorado. QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 07:01 PM) More like the straw that broke the camel's back. They are regarded by many who fly as the worst in customer service and some other stories were added in this thread to reflect that. Here's another one for you to shrug off since nothing seems to bother you. This is a horrific story. Really bad. QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 07:26 PM) People can be mad about more than one thing at a time. There is plenty of reason for people to be outraged about video of a guy being dragged off his seat on an airplane after being bumped. There's also plenty of reason to be outraged about a judge being shot in Chicago. Or Assad using sarin gas in Syria. Or the shooting in the school in California. Being mad about each and every one of those things is possible! This is another Hall of Fame post. I love your first and last sentence both. Priceless.

If the Sox were sold tomorrow would they really get 1.35 billion for the team? I just can't imagine a baseball team regarded as one of the worst franchises (compared to the elitist Cubs who own the Second City) in the sport and a so-so stadium being worth that kind of money. I mean, if Jerry and the partners sold tomorrow would they get that kind of money for the team? If so wouldn't it be a no brainer to sell with TV contracts in question in the future (demise of ESPN, etc)? I'd think it's time to sell, sell sell if you are an owner of a sports franchise.

QUOTE (Greg Hibbard @ Apr 12, 2017 -> 05:34 PM) 2B Saladino SS Anderson LF Cabrera 1B Abreu DH Asche RF A. Garcia 3B Davidson C Soto CF L. Garcia P Holland What a pathetic lineup. What a pathetic baseball team. Wonder what Vegas odds are tonight. It's got to be Cleveland -350? -400?

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 04:13 PM) Sorry just saw this post. Ended up thinking of one of my friends after I posted this and filled out a referral form like an hour later. Maybe next time! Thank u sir.

Any public figure that ever utters the word "Hitler" deserves to be fired. You have to be that stupid to evoke the name of Hitler in any capacity. He should never ever be acknowledged in any way. He should not exist. He's definitely the most evil man in human history. Gacy probably is in the top 20. Richard Speck top 20, Dahmer in top 20.

QUOTE (JoshPR @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 10:49 PM) Andersons swing is soooooo loooonnngggg For all you guys so worried about rushing players ... send him down. He has no clue at the plate on how to hit. Raw talent will dictate he hit about .240 with about a .290 on base percentage if he's lucky. He's overmatched because he doesn't know how to take a pitch. Still has no walks, right? QUOTE (Wanne @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:50 PM) this is two days in a row I've seen asshole home plate umps dictate who wins a game with their bulls*** ball and strike calls. Unbelievable....then they review phantom tag bulls***. Not this it really matters in this season...but complete crap. Umps are a disgrace behind the plate. I'm convinced it's their way of boycotting the game. They refuse to call the strike zone correctly. Use the automated system now please. QUOTE (fathom @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 11:52 PM) That was a good Tim Anderson game away from being the perfect loss Rooting for losses is asinine when that Beer guy could be a bust. What percentage of all top 3 picks are busts? I'd assume a lot of them. Give me wins or give me anguish.

QUOTE (Y2JImmy0 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 08:02 PM) Wouldn't most people just bring the keys to the front desk? No, it was in a parking lot. Most would say, hmmm, what's that and either throw them away or laugh and kick them harder. Think about it. Who would say, "I bet these keys belong to somebody in this hotel."

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 06:29 PM) Unless there were tons of pre boards or you were the middle of a connecting flight (based on your location that could happen) 40 people could take window/aisle in the first 10 rows of 24. The carryon thing these days is the WORST regardless of airlines. People dont know how to store them, overpack them, and routinely bring ones that are too big. If you are past the first 60 people on the flight regionally and you have a carry on, good luck. That sucker is being gate checked So basically if I have B-1 I should be concerned about my carryon fitting overhead? My duffel bag which can fit clothes for up to a week as long as I don't have to put extra shoes in there has suited me fine for trips. I've never had one of those big suitcases that people stuff up there or try to fit up there. I would basically describe my attitude toward flying as I despise it. Parking at the KC Airport is too expensive and hit or miss finding a spot. Also the food at KC Airport is horrific. Eat a banana and that's it. The actual boarding of a SWA flight is OK for me as I always pay the extra to make sure I'm in A group. The flight itself is OK as for some reason it puts me to sleep. Getting the rental car is OK because I have Avis Preferred. The only good part of travel is the part after you check in the hotel and have the trip ahead of you now. p.s. It's humorous to me to fly AA and Delta where there are 5-6-7 elite, platinum, gold, medallion, whatever the hell groups that board first. Man ... a lot of people in the USA fly. I paid extra for my flight to Hawaii on AA and by the time I boarded almost all the overhead space was gonzo.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Mar 16, 2017 -> 03:09 PM) This is what everyone wanted. Not me. I don't trust draft picks. I prefer the spend, spend, spend method to go with a few homegrown talents. Sox deserve to be mocked by deadspin all season. This team is built to lose and lose big. BTW if Robertson has a few good outings and they are serious about a rebuild, they should dump him ASAP for prospects to somebody desperate for relievers, cough cough the Royals. Ditto Q. He had a decent performance last game. Trade him now to somebody desperate for a starter if you are serious about a rebuild. No need to wait.

One of the best things about SWA is if you make a flight reservation and cancel it, you have up to a year to use the funds on another flight. That's a pretty good deal. I think on every other airline if you make a reservation and don't use it, you still pay.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 06:14 PM) Its mathematically impossible for the plane to be half full after the A group and before the B group. It can be close, but that still leaves a whole bunch of seats next to each other. There are 48 middle seats so families should be able to get at least two next to each other by the time they board. Interesting. I know one time I had seat assignment A 35 or 40 and there was basically no place to put my carry on and I had to go pretty far to the back just to get a seat. Most of the time obviously A35 or 40 almost gets me in the exit row. Of course the newer SWA planes only have one true exit row now in terms of more legroom. The other exit rows are just as cramped as regular rows. I still like SWA the best by far. Like I said any other airline sickens me.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 05:59 PM) Different accounts have said they told this guy before he boarded and he refused and boarded anyway and thats why the police were called. That could obviously be true, but it doesn't make much sense that he'd be told and board anyway. I would think if they told the guy before he boarded he wouldn't be allowed on the plane. I guess it would be even more of a s***show if they told him, and he still boarded: "OK sir, go ahead and board but this isn't going to end well. You are not flying to Louisville today as you will find out if you go to your seat."

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 02:21 PM) Oh god, now they are digging up dirt on this passenger. AWful. According to TMZ, the passenger has run afoul of the law as a doctor a few times. Doesn't seem to have much to do with the case but I guess if the doctor is a bad guy he's a bad guy. QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 06:03 PM) We flew SWA last summer as a family, it was great. You don't have to worry about checking early, because you are automatically in between group A and B, so you can definitely get a row to yourself. Southwest has been great every time I flew with them, but I live way too close to O'Hare to fly them regularly. I've seen the family boarding and I agree it looks like a good policy, but a lot of times the plane is half full when it begins boarding. I could see a family having problems if it tries to board one of those flights that's already half full when it begins boarding. As far as O'Hare being close, damn, take Uber to Midway. The SWA experience out of Midway is so much better than O'Hare do whatever it takes to get on that SWA flight including taking Uber to Midway.

QUOTE (Chicago White Sox @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 12:08 PM) Wow, this post is exactly what's wrong with this country. If someone is traumatized over watching this, then they must have lived the most sheltered life possible. Some people are traumatized just getting on an aircraft. If you have this man's blood on your pants, you should sue. Glad Jimmy Kimmel and his show went after United. Priceless at the end of the fake United commercial in which a flight attendant explains they'll decide if you fly or not. "We're United. f*** You." This incident will have its 20 minutes and be gone soon, but hopefully the United stock will remain down.

QUOTE (juddling @ Apr 11, 2017 -> 06:20 AM) At some point as the chaos was escalating, you would think someone would have said "Let him stay...I'll go....." Though I am pretty sure the officers wouldn't have cared by that point Poor guy was bleeding. I tell you what there should be additional lawsuits from people claiming they were traumatized. If I get blood of another human being on me, I'm suing.