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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 14, 2017 -> 10:42 PM) The republicans control both the House and Senate so there's almost no chance that they'd initiate it. How do you not know this? How do I not know this? 70 percent of all Americans can't identify all the states on the map. 70 percent of All Americans can't identify various countries on a map. A majority of people read at a fifth grade level. I never said I was Einstein. Most Americans don't know squat about the House and Senate. I never said I was a genius re. all topics.

So who is gonna do well in the state playoffs this year? Any favorites? I see Bro Rice had a very nice season. I've watched some games and can't imagine them going far though. Put a box and one on the two studs.

Nice trailer. Should be a great show.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 14, 2017 -> 03:09 PM) If? Then why haven't they started formal impeachment proceedings? Get on with it.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Feb 14, 2017 -> 03:20 AM) What would Trump have to do to blow that "chance" you're giving him? Because he's already violated the constitution at LEAST a dozen times. If that's true and they are impeachable offenses I'm all for impeachment.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 09:58 PM) No, that is not the correct thread to post (again) about how much you don't like Clinton either! She's still a Democrat. I guess I am a failure at board decorum.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 09:56 PM) Hi, please check the name of the thread you're posting in, if you want to whine about Clinton maybe try starting a new thread or something? Oops I could have put it in the Democrat thread I guess. But I started in here praising Brett.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 09:54 PM) You forgot to add a random question to the board about Chelsea Clinton and also remind everyone that you didn't vote for either of the 2 major candidates. I feel I have to remind people because I get lumped in with Trump lovers. I'm just giving him a chance unlike many on the board. We couldn't even have a nice thread wishing him the best after the election. There's no reason for me to want Trump to fail.

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 09:44 PM) There is actually no way for history to prove you right that Hillary Clinton would have been a poor President because, well, she's not the President. If Donald Trump is a disaster for his entire term, there will be no evidence as to whether a Clinton presidency would have been better or worse because she is not the President. As an aside, Greg, I think we all need to have a discussion about the difference between "editorials," and reporting based on facts. Like, that Yahoo article is an editorial - meaning that it's just one man's opinion. Most of the reporting on the Trump administration thus far that has people worried is based on fact (his lies about voter fraud and the murder rate, using the Presidency to urge people to buy his daughter's products, doubling the fee to join Mar-a-Lago, conducting a foreign policy strategy session in the middle of a restaurant for anybody to see, etc.). Finally, why do you think Jesse Ventura would be a good President? I have literally no idea why an XFL documentary would make you want a Ventura presidency... You said: There is actually no way for history to prove you right that Hillary Clinton would have been a poor President because, well, she's not the President. If Donald Trump is a disaster for his entire term, there will be no evidence as to whether a Clinton presidency would have been better or worse because she is not the President. I say: I guess you are right that there is no absolute proof. You said: As an aside, Greg, I think we all need to have a discussion about the difference between "editorials," and reporting based on facts. Like, that Yahoo article is an editorial - meaning that it's just one man's opinion. Most of the reporting on the Trump administration thus far that has people worried is based on fact (his lies about voter fraud and the murder rate, using the Presidency to urge people to buy his daughter's products, doubling the fee to join Mar-a-Lago, conducting a foreign policy strategy session in the middle of a restaurant for anybody to see, etc.). I said: Yes that was an opinion piece. But remember there's no reason to bring Trump into any discussions with me. I'm not a fan and I didn't vote for him either. I think he's too much a 1 percenter to care about me or the middle class much. You said: Finally, why do you think Jesse Ventura would be a good President? I have literally no idea why an XFL documentary would make you want a Ventura presidency... I said: Well, he was loved in Minnesota and I've watched long interviews with him and I like his style. I guess some of his positions are very radical but I feel like he genuinely cares about people. I could be wrong but this is a world of style over substance and I like his style. He's convinced me he's good, not evil. Maybe it's too strong to say Trump and Hillary are evil, but I feel like they are not good for the average American.

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 08:26 PM) Do you have a link? I just searched yahoo and couldn't find it It was on yahoo but I guess FOX News wrote it http://nation.foxnews.com/2017/02/13/goodw...e-lost-election

QUOTE (Tony @ Feb 13, 2017 -> 09:11 PM) You're right, the "uniformed, head in the sand" role was left vacant for a while, but Brett has some mighty big shoes to fill. Did u read that story on yahoo front page reminding us why it's good Hillary isn't president? My head may be in the sand, but ultimately I think history will prove I was right about voting for neither. After watching XFL 30 on 30 ESPN last night I still love Jesse Ventura.

This guy would be an amazing signing. Why don't the Sox do it and finally get a catcher.

Nice to see someone besides greg take the heat on here. Brett has emerged.

are we trying to compete? This guy would make us good at catcher. We're already good at 3B, SS, 2B (if Moncada gets early call) and 1B. We're OK in LF, OK in RF, horrible in CF, horrible at DH. Good at pitching overall. Hmmmm.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 09:30 PM) I want to see balls and strikes determined by a computers and cameras too. Take moody umps out of the equation. I still say there's an umpire conspiracy. They refuse to call the strike zone and they have out of protest the past many years. They won't call any pitch above the belt a strike. It's amazing how the players and owners have had harmony the last many years. The umpires however strike me as whiny workers who do not care about baseball at all. Maybe if the TV announcers could interview umpires like the old days, put 'em on TV, they'd get famous, feel important and call the fricking strike zone.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Feb 9, 2017 -> 06:30 PM) Greg has been strangely quiet considering Chelsea's recent string of Twitter activity. I was thinking today you guys may not have to worry about my supposed "trolling" any more. I'm not really into politics like many of you. I had strong feelings before the election of course, but I'm not really worked up enough to post anything much post election. I'm still in the "hope for the best" mode and I don't really care about all the stuff Trump's been doing and I am not inclined to defend the attacks on him, cause I really don't like him personally. I feel like he's a 1-percent rich guy who doesn't care about me. However, I'm like I said, hoping for the best. No reason to post anything, however. As far as the Sox, I'm not into the rebuild cause I don't really care to follow prospects in the minors. I feel like if our team blows as badly as people say it will, I'm just going to assume we're not going to contend and (at this time) can't see myself getting worked up about the team as we lose game after game. I'm hoping I get excited about the season, but really I'm thinking I should probably call MLB.com and get my membership canceled before the automatic payment thing clicks in. I guess if we keep the veterans we do have and Moncada starts the season in the bigs, I could get excited if somehow we try to contend. I hope I don't turn into a guy who doesn't follow baseball. I used to know my hockey, but years in Kansas, with no team has turned me into a playoff only Blackhawks fan. In summation, you may not see much of me on here anymore. p.s. Specifically regarding Chelsea ... I guess she could still be the first female president, but I would think she'd have to run for some kind of office first and win. Then again ... Donnie Trump won and he's no politician. I wonder if Mrs. Obama has any interest. I think most people would vote for her.

Interesting. I think the rule should be, "any game that exceeds four hours you put the runner on second base in each extra inning." There is no reason in the world games should take longer than 4 fricking hours. I wouldn't even balk at 3 1/2 hours, but my rule would be regular rules until we exceed four hours. Then the runner goes to second base to start the inning. It would be interesting to see how many managers simply bunt the runner to third, then get a sac fly. That wouldn't accomplish much I guess.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Feb 8, 2017 -> 02:39 AM) I think the Sox will be a lot better than many of you think. While I don't think they'll sniff the playoffs, I think they'll be in the middle of the pack. I think we're underestimating the difference Renteria will make. He'll be a big improvement over Robin Ventura. Yes but Hahn may make some more trades in the next week or so. I wonder why he couldn't move Q, Robertson, Frazier, Lawrie, Melky, Nate Jones yet??

I wonder what the worst record in franchise history is. I think we'll be right around the worst team in Sox history this year and next. Next year will probably be the low water mark of the rebuild. I'd say 59 wins? Then maybe 57 the following year?

QUOTE (hi8is @ Feb 3, 2017 -> 07:04 PM) I really hope the Sox are historically bad - really want that first pick. Why would Renteria take the Sox job when everybody wants to lose (except me and a couple other posters)? Why would you want to manage a team that will blow chunks? Can't be much fun fielding a 55 win team.

Is our projected outfield the worst in Sox history? Serious ? Not trying to overstate.

Not taking sides but didn't Trump run on these issues? Why is everybody so surprised there's a wall coming and a ban on immigrants? I thought he ran on these issues. And he won the election. So why the outrage now? America elected the guy on these issues.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jan 22, 2017 -> 10:32 PM) https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix...m=.e1b88b944259 When lies become "fake news" and now we get Conway's "alternate facts" and unfortunately 1/4th or 1/3rd of the country is willing to believe them or look the other way. https://mobile.twitter.com/rascouet?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw And of course the Twitter source for that insightful Trump media strategy outline is getting battered by right wing social media for not oublicly identifying the source or simply making things up to fit a narrative. Trump is a thin-skinned egomaniac, no doubt about that. For many decades now, he's never faced any opposition in the business world from anybody. Everybody's kissed his butt, so to speak for decades. America knew this and still elected him president. So big deal. If he can do the job, great. If he can't, well, the next election cycle will probably begin in 2.5 years. It will go by fast. So we shall see. But nobody should be surprised by his ego surfacing again and again. I just want results. Improve the economy, baby. Build up the military. improve health care.

I would think this is being addressed by more than the Cardinals. Terrible tragedy. http://m.mlb.com/news/article/110287978/ca...ng-and-driving/

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 22, 2017 -> 06:29 PM) Other than your gut feel, what measurable things do you attribute to a good presidency? The economy. Leadership ability. Being more than a figurehead. The economy. I am not criticizing Obama the person. He is the definition of class.