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QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 09:42 AM) That possibility exists every night in Colombia, Thailand, the Philippines and Indonesia. So best stay away from those countries, Gregster. Too many temptations. I was actually drugged once in Colombia in a bar and I had to be tested to see if the woman had sex with me when I was unconscious, lol. Well, it wasn't so funny at the time because my g/f at the time found out I was with another girl and it was a big scandal in our apartment complex. Plus my g/f was a professional masseuse, so that was the end of that. Luckily, she only took about $40 in cash and left all my credit and bank cards, driver's license, passport/visa, etc. Could have been worse. Some guys had their cars/trucks stolen by the same group who were lacing drinks in bars throughout that region of the country. That is crazy that you got drugged. Scary.

Limbaugh says Trump will win in a landslide. This is interesting talk. is it true? Is Donald Trump our next president? The wild thing is if that is true, Hillary still could run and win in four years. Trump almost certainly won't get re-elected and Hillary would definitely win in 2020. That would be the wildest scenario. I'm serious here. Please comment on my point. It truly would be EASY for Hillary in 2020 if the scenario happens that Trump wins. OK, provided he doesn't get impeached and runs again, nobody, not even most Republicans would vote for more of Trump. We'll be so sick of him in four years. Hillary, meanwhile, has no Bernie trying to annoy her. She is the hailed Democrat nominee, wins in a landslide and she makes history this time without even sweating. So either way ... Trump would just be delaying the inevitable for four years.

Glad to read Bernie supporters and Bernie will not give up. They are furious at the media for declaring Hillary the winner before the California primary. Of course that hurt Bernie. Why go out of your way to vote if she's already got the nomination? Can you imagine eight years of Hillary that are coming? There is no way in hell she is going to get ANYTHING passed. So we just have to hope things get no worse than they are now cause nothing good will be happening. The Congress despises her and won't pass a thing.

QUOTE (Quinarvy @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:34 AM) Haven't had that experience no, but you're a good man Greg. Thank you! I do appreciate that.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 04:27 AM) http://espn.go.com/mlb/story/_/id/16031510...entura-plunking Lawrie vs. Ventura, The Rematch, on Sunday. Will be interesting to see if he appeals, and how many games both he and Machado get from the Commissioner's Office. Reading Yost's comments, it's almost like he's hoping this situation will spark some life back into KC again... http://www.kansascity.com/sports/spt-colum....html#wgt=blogs Ventura taking a beating on social media. Rightfully so, you risk ending the career of one of the five best players in MLB. We've got to play these guys again? Can you imagine if KC sweeps us and we right their ship AGAIN? Crazy.

I do not want any applause for what I am about to share. I am appalled by this case and the verdict of course. My best wishes to the victim. Sad what she had to go through! I'd like to ask all of you if you ever were in a similar situation. I was in college and at the bar drinking what they call schooners of beer here. It's like 3 beers in one. I probably had 3 of em and was pretty buzzed. I wasn't driving. My roommate was. At the bar I started talking to some girl and my friend started talking to her friend. After the bar closed, my roommate drove us to their dorm and we went up to their respective rooms. I had decided to pick up this girl, ostensibly for a college one-nighter even though I didn't think she was that cute/hot, whatever. But I had decided to go for it as she made it clear I could pick her up. Anyhow, we get to her room and a delayed drunkenness hit her hard. She was all woozy and basically passing out. She was kind of continuing to flirt. My brain (thanks, Mom and Dad for raising me right) immediately said, 'well that's that, no sex tonight.' I put her in her bed, put her blanket on her, said goodbye and put a garbage bin next to her bed, exited her room, and somehow located my friend and busted up his tryst so he could drive me home. He was pissed of course. I think his 'date' ended up coming with us, lol. I never ever considered taking advantage of somebody in a drunken stupor/passed out. It turned out she was a little sister to our frat and at our next function she had a friend come up to me and say how much her friend appreciated my behavior and how she was too embarrassed to thank me. Her friend told me she wanted me to ask her out. I never did. Have any of you had similar situations in college where your 'date' or 'pick up' was passed out like that? How did you handle it?

He's been humbled, but more than that, Humber-ed. As good as he was for a month, he's worse than that by 10 times now. He should throw BP for us. It might help our hitters get their acts together. Man, he's bad.

QUOTE (ronkark @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:55 AM) And again WHY NOT SHIELDS TODAY?! THIS was the winnable game. Now we need to beat Sherzer to snap a 4 game skid?! Uh uh. Just dumb. That's a great question. It's like the Sox don't even try to get people enthused. Why not Shields today? Now like you said, tomorrow even if he pitches great, it'll probably be a 3-1 loss or something.

They're not gonna name Ozzie. As much as I worship him, so to speak, he can't be trusted around his media pals. It'd be an unmitigated disaster. Plus, going from softspoken Robin to Ozzie ... yikes. There probably would be some sort of player revolt as he'd be making headlines daily with his comments.

QUOTE (SouthSideSale @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:55 AM) Ya know, when I heard one of the players say at the beginning of the season that after being swept to open last season that that put them in a funk they couldn't out of. That put up a red flag for me. If that's true ... wow. I'd like to know who the player was. I do believe it's possible for the Sox to quit on a season after going 0-3 or 0-4 but that's incredible at the same time. Obviously the first week of the season means nothing, though an 0-7 start is not ideal.

QUOTE (mmmmmbeeer @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:11 AM) It's almost as if the team is playing like they expect it to happen. Very true. But seriously, if it's just going to be Renteria, f*** that? Change for the sake of change sucks. Name a real manager or keep Robin. I really don't want Renteria. I'd rather have Coop just to listen to the postgame interviews. Any chance Coop would get a shot? Again ... just say no to Renteria. Keep ROBIN if that's the guy.

QUOTE (Buehrle>Wood @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:15 AM) "An 8 game lead over the Tigers on May 6th turns into a 1 game lead for DET over the White Sox 24 games later." Ventura was not content on just having the worst collapse in Sox history (2012). Now he's got something to rival it. It's almost impossible to go 6-19 unless you truly have a pathetic ballclub. It's KW's fault as much as Robin obviously.

QUOTE (harkness @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:13 AM) So you enjoy Stone and Jason's "Great Comedy" and banter when the white sox have lost 19 of 25? and are getting their S*** pounded yet again. It annoys me... even though I can't blame them for trying I guess I will get to the point where I don't care anymore and maybe the will be start sounding funny. This is exactly why I like Hawk he would be pissed like me. To tell you the truth, I'm past the anger stage and I've given up. The losses are coming fast n furious and like I said, emotionally I'm past caring. Of course I want to win, but I just shake my head and go on to the next game. 6-19? That's pretty unbelievable. If the Sox somehow start winning series again I guess I'll apologize and get pumped up again, but I've totally given up. So yes I enjoy their banter. I truly think we have a pathetic team though we'll finish ahead of Minnie it appears.

QUOTE (soxfan85 @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 05:06 AM) Wouldn't you be crabby too watching other teams Kansas City Specializing us game after game and having to announce it to boot? Yes, but I mean when Hawk acts crabby toward Stone. When he's in his moods and sounds like he wants to verbally fight Stoney. "Obviously" he'll say or stuff like that. I'm sure there are times Stoney is walking on eggshells not wanting to irritate Hawkeroo.

It's so nice to have this Stoney as the Sox color announcer. He is so 'scared' of Hawk's moods. To get this comfy Stone is awesome and refreshing. I love Stone and this new play by play guy! Hawk is great, but Hawk should be ashamed of himself for being crabby so many nights.

Sox are 6-19 in their last 25. That is very very bad. That is almost impossible to do.

QUOTE (South Sider @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 04:25 AM) Well, it's back to ignoring White Sox baseball I guess. Hopefully I'll see you guys soon, because that will mean they are winning again and it's still not too late in the season. I think it's time for the 'e' word to come out. Robin or somebody on the team has to tell the media this team is an embarrassment to the great city of Chicago. Cause it is that bad. QUOTE (skooch @ Jun 8, 2016 -> 04:34 AM) Two on, nobody out ... trying to work your way back into the game. Once Melky was out, did anyone here in their right mind believe that Lawrie, Shuck, Navarro, and Saladino were going to actually accomplish anything? That is one friggin' sad excuse for a bottom-of-the-order. This lineup has so many holes in it it is mind-boggling. Seriously, it's time to sell, sell, sell. If they give up anything for Bruce or anyone else the entire FO should be sacked. I was so pleasantly surprised and happy at 23-10 that we could win with such a dismal bottom of the order. I didn't really know how it was happening but I was loving it. As far as tonight's game ... this is sad cause I'm starting to think Saladino is just another guy, not the star I hoped he was.

Boy the Sox stink. How in the hell did they go 23-10?? This is one of the worst Sox teams I can ever remember.

QUOTE (Footlongcomiskeydog @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 04:33 PM) It's not a big shock as to why the Sox are struggling against KC, Cleveland, and Detroit. Those 3 teams simply have more talent than the Sox. Cleveland and Detroit much more so. The Sox are just absolutely snake bitten against KC. That KC team has been decimated by injuries this year and they still have the Sox number. You could dress up KC's AAA squad in Royals blue and the Sox would still pee down their leg against them. True dat. Also I firmly believe they "compete" versus us and our team strolls out there and plays it like any other game and normally gets its ass kicked. This is a competitive sport damnit. Compete.

QUOTE (Lip Man 1 @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 05:59 PM) I think the best way to sum up my feelings PTATC is to say I like baseball but I love the White Sox. And when the Sox are doing poorly baseball has very little appeal for me. I won't watch the playoffs or WS if the White Sox aren't in it. Check that. I will watch the Royals if they are in it to stay abreast of why everybody is so excited, etc. around here. Some people live and breathe White Sox or Cubs baseball in Chicago though. You are kidding yourself if you think people aren't freaking out, screaming, throwing s***, getting drunk when their favorite team loses and/or sucks. To show our family's fandom ... When my dad died I went back home and was minding my own business putting together a photo presentation slide show for my dad's wake, when I saw a White Sox shirt folded up sitting on a chair with pants and shoes, etc. I asked my mom, "What is all this?" My mom said, "those are the clothes your dad will be buried in. Take them to the funeral home please." I exclaimed forcefully at my sibs, not at her necessarily: "Are you crazy? He wasn't on the team. He wasn't an owner of the team. The team made him mad as much as it made him happy! I won't go to the wake if he is buried in that. He was a successful businessman downtown. He had other interests and hobbies. He was big in the church. He wore a tie every day to work where he made millions. No way he'd want to be buried in a White Sox shirt." My mom looked at me like I was crazy but said, "You are right" and she went and got a tie and dress shirt, etc. Some people indeed live and breathe White Sox/Cubs/name their favorite team. It isn't life and death, though. I lose it when the team turns into the buffoonish team that blows six run leads in the ninth inning, etc. Once I know we're not a pennant winning caliber team I tend to calm down again. For some ... of course the White Sox (moreso the Cubs in Chicago) dominate their everyday lives.

QUOTE (BigHurt3515 @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 05:50 AM) I know this isn't a celebrity but she is a damn hero. The last known 9/11 search and rescue dog (Bretagne) was put down today. Thanks for posting! I love dogs and I am very appreciative of this dog and brings a tear.

QUOTE (pettie4sox @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 01:28 AM) You base your vote off of washed up celebrities... That's why. I beg to differ that that is a flaw. Have you listened to Howard's show on SIRIUS? It's not only funny as f*** (albeit a little dirty) but he is truly the king. He has common sense. Him praising Hillary made me pay attention. QUOTE (Jerksticks @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 01:58 AM) Dumb. Anybody can make a good point at anytime. Writing people off because of who you perceive them to be is one thing wrong with America. Wisdom is everywhere if you sit back, shut up and listen for it. Amen Jerksticks! I love people's opinions.

QUOTE (Heads22 @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 01:42 AM) AP reports Hillary has enough delegates. Will they still have the California primary if she's got the nomination? If they do have it ... now Hillary has ANOTHER built in laughing point if Bernie wins yet another primary. She'll just laugh and say, "I am the nominee, so in effect, I won today." And she'll brush Bernie off her lapel like the innocent gnat he proved to be. It's also sad cause these reports might keep people home and again harm Bernie's chances. This is such bulls***. It's all fixed. The Democrat higher-ups wanted Hillary, they got Hillary. If I was a Bernie supporter no way in hell I'd support Hillary after this fix-job. it's ridiculous. They made it so tough on Bernie. whatever happened to the Democratic process in the f***ing Democratic party?

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jun 6, 2016 -> 11:24 PM) I don't know if that is really on him either. He is obviously kind of a laid back guy. Other posters want him screaming and publicly humiliating players when they fail. That would make things worse. They were getting the big hits earlier, and got some big hits in KC onky to blow the leads. Ever since then, offense has been a problem. Melky being gone didn't help, but it isn't like that cost them 3 runs a game. I think they will get rolling again, but it is no secret they need another hitter preferably left handed, but anyone that can provide consistent offense would really help. It seems almost every player goes through so many stretches where they have no business grabbing a bat. It is almost as fascinating as frustrating. It seems the team is full of really streaky guys. Now you know how I felt when I backed Ozzie through thick and thin. Since I loved Ozzie because of 2005 I never turned on him. I hold no emotional ties to any of the hacks running our team now. True Jerry and KW helped us win a title and for that I am grateful, but KW rubs me the wrong way. Like he's very very cocky (true Ozzie was cocky as well). Jerry is OK I guess but our team certainly has rested on its laurels and sucked for the most part since '05 and it's Jerry's organization.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jun 7, 2016 -> 02:10 AM) Seems like every time the White Sox get swept (or lose three consecutive, in the Indians' series), we keep going in the opposite direction and our opponents use the positive feeling to elevate their level of play. For example, the Tigers are now tied with the White Sox for 3rd place (and technically have the tie-breaker by virtue of head-to-head play) and we finally woke up McCann and Upton, who are continuing to blister the ball tonight. If Brantley's going to be out for even longer and the shoulder won't allow him to hit for any power, the Tigers might be rising to the divisional favorite role if Michael Fulmer can continue pitching so well for a rookie, Verlander's back to 85% of the pitcher he used to be, Zimmerman gets through his injuries and Matt Boyd/Daniel Norris (Jays' trade for Price) can pick up the slack. Because that offense, especially with Upton on one of his streaks, nobody can stop it. Other than the Tigers' bullpen, that is. Well, maybe the Indians, who might have the most balance, overall...that's what it will come down to IMO, Indians' pitching vs. Tigers' hitting. The Royals were 5-1 in their subsequent six games after ripping through the Sox, but they also have lost five in a row now, something they didn't do all of 2015. Cleveland (10-4 overall streak after losing the first game of DH in Chicago), for their part, fell on their faces, losing 3/4 against Baltimore before tearing through the Royals this weekend (play in Seattle now and are just starting a long road streak, like KC)...with a blown game by Ned Yost last Thursday in the series opener carrying all the way over through tonight's loss as all those pesky Piranhas are, not surprisingly, coming back to earth when not facing the White Sox (and Chris Young in the starting rotation giving up more homers, he would break the all-time record by plenty if he even got close to 150 IP). Now we've put Detroit on a roll of their own and given them a needed boost of confidence. It's one thing to go 3-12 in these games. It's quite another to completely revitalize/re-energize our opponents while we deflate ourselves as well as the fanbase. I agree Caulfield. People think I'm crazy but I still contend our Central brethren "get up" for the Sox and the Sox wander onto the field like it's any other game and get their asses kicked. Then, fueled by the momentum of a sweep, our Central brethren keep kicking ass. This just carried over one more series for KC though. They mauled Tampa Bay then crashed. Five losses in a row now. I was telling people I know here that the Royals fans now will have a false sense of security after winning those three bulls*** games against the Sox. I said just cause you beat a horrible team (since Texas series we classify as a horrible team) doesn't mean you are playing well or can overcome all these injuries. Nobody agrees with me, though that teams in the Central get up for the White Sox. I think they do. It's why so many of those teams throw at our hitters, as well. They wanna beat us and usually do. For some reason Minnie is the exception right now.