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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 5, 2008 -> 12:17 PM) I didn't realize i made a faux pas. As I was typing I thought it would be rude to refer to her as Hillary so I went with Mrs Clinton. I guess you can teach an old dog new tricks. Sorry, it's just my one quirk. I guess I'm more sensitive to it since there isn't a corresponding term for men (and it defines the woman by her relationship to a man). I also always think about it like this: anyone can get married. Not anyone can become a popular (in her elected state) senator, get a law degree or (more generally) get a PhD, MD or whatever.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Sep 5, 2008 -> 12:09 PM) You're objecting to the fact that he didn't use her proper title? I didn't know that people did that outside of the military. I was. Mostly the use of Mrs. They use it in all the debates. (I remember Norm Coleman having to address Walter Mondale as Vice President.) I always thought it was the polite thing to do to refer to people by their titles. And I think demoting them is a common sign of disrespect. (Like using first names instead of family names--it will be interesting to see if Sarah Palin becomes Sarah or Palin in the media.) ETA: I wouldn't have made the point if he would have said "The Clintons" or "Clinton"

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 5, 2008 -> 12:06 PM) Yes. She and her campaign did a lot of complaining about the media coverage during the primaries. I guess it worked for about a week or so because the MSM completely focused on Obama for a few days. That wasn't my objection, obviously.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 5, 2008 -> 11:02 AM) Even though McCain adviser Rick Davis called Americans a bunch of whiners I'm a bit baffled that the GOP spent an inordinate amount of time at the convention whining about the media. How exactly is that going to help them? Didn't work too well for Mrs Clinton. Was Bill's mom there? Oh, you mean Senator Clinton. Right.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 3, 2008 -> 02:10 PM) For real this is an odd assertion, but on the otherhand it's coming from women that's she's trying to court. Which I think demonstrates that the onus of childrearing USUALLY (but not always) falls to the woman. Even in egalitarian relationships. (The NYT did a really fascinating article on this a couple of months ago.

I think the Palin debate about motherhood and whether you can have it all (in terms of a family and a prestigious career) is pretty interesting. You have a woman that returned to work 3 days after giving birth and has 4 (I think) minor children. It's been interesting to follow reaction to that on both sides of the aisle. Of course the most interesting question is if those types of questions would be asked if she was a man.

QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Sep 3, 2008 -> 12:20 PM) Ha, this is the 2nd Palin thread... she is a b**** for allowing aerial hunting, and thinking wolves will not become endangered though... Lay off that word and personal attacks.

QUOTE (DABearSoX @ Sep 3, 2008 -> 12:16 PM) What school does your sis teach at in Wheaton? Edison.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Sep 3, 2008 -> 10:55 AM) Comparing the two candidates it occurred to me that Obama is probably the better motivational leader. Young, charismatic, good orator, has a vision and can "sell that vision". McCain seems the better manager. More experiences to draw on, confident, knows when to compromise. Thoughts? Honest question: why do you think McCain knows when to compromise? I feel like that kind of goes against the maverick stuff you hear about him.

30 Rock.

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Sep 3, 2008 -> 09:40 AM) There is a slight disparity in what I pay in real estate taxes compared to the average Chicago resident. I don't really understand your point. I would assume property taxes would be different. I would also assume that there are lower rates of home ownership in Chicago relative to Wheaton, Oswego, or River Forest.

My sister has taught in Wheaton (where she is currently) and also at Hope Wall (in Aurora), and she fully supports the kids that are boycotting. After hearing her stories about the disparities just within those two suburban districts, I understand the boycott too. But I have no idea how to fix the problem.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 2, 2008 -> 11:17 AM) LINK Ahhhh, the Eagle Forum. . .

QUOTE (YASNY @ Aug 30, 2008 -> 09:41 AM) Ok, I'll take a shot at this. I have a conservative mindset due to, basically, Ronald Wilson Reagan. My first vote cast for president was in 1976 and I voted for some peanut farmer from Georgia. By the time 1980 rolled around interest rates had skyrocketed to around 20% and this country was hamstrung. At the time, I was a self-employeed carpenter with a wife, and a baby on the way. Work was very hard to come by because of the interest rates. People just weren't building new homes, though you could occasionally find some remodeling work. Then, there was the Tehran American Embassy takeover and the Iran hostage crisis. Carter totally bungled that fiasco. I was already pissed off about the capture of the USS Pueblo in 1968 and the fact that we didn't flatten North Korea for doing it. I felt that if this was the Democratic idea of national security, I wanted someone else in White House. Yet, when the Beruit marine barracks bombing occured, even Reagan did nothing. That seems to be so puzzlingly out of character for him that I still wonder why he let that slide. However, at the end of Reagan's presidency, I was happy with where America was. Sure, I wasn't happy about the deficit he built up, but I considered it a necessary cost of rebuilding our military and setting up the break up of the Soviet block. I really thought America at that point would just roll up it's collective sleeves, go to work and get that debt eliminated. And yes, I acknowledge that Bill Clinton was reasonably fiscally responsible. I was also ecstatic that in 1988 the America once again had a swagger, and a pride in it's power. Of course, the current abuse of that power not withstanding, I feel strongly that the USA has to be in a position of strength when dealing in international politics. I went through my 20's listening to Reagan, aka the great communicator, espouse conservative values and just simply could not disagree with him. Therefore, today, I consider myself a moderate with strong conservative leanings. I know I come across as a staunch conservative, but that's due to having to argue with all you damn liberals out there That's funny. My dad lost his business in the 80s due (at least in part) "trickle down" economy. So RWR is a huge part of the reason I'm not a republican. I have voted for Republicans and green party candidates. But I feel that the democrats are most in line with where I stand socially (supporting the ERA, VAWA, and gay rights). I'm also more inline with the democrats when it comes to the environment, drilling, alternative energy, and less breaks for big business. Fiscally I am more conservative. But I think that currently neither party really represents fiscal conservatism right now. Also, at this point in my life I have poor health insurance (no vision or dental) and make 15,000 a year, so in that sense, the democrats appeal more to me too (universal health care).

QUOTE (PlaySumFnJurny @ Aug 29, 2008 -> 10:58 AM) She'll look hot, that's how. I wish I knew what to say, but I don't. Thankfully, we don't have to deal with sexism in today's politics. This is a rather overt attempt to court Clinton supporters--but I think that more than a superficial look at Palin will make her unattractive to people who support Hillary's ideals.

Wait, is United the one that just merged with Northwest. If so, crap.

Done with classes! Woo! Just research, research, research for me. And I'm TAing for the graduate statistics class. Score.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Aug 8, 2008 -> 10:46 AM) Here's a next best thing suggestion. Is the CD in your car MP3 compatible? If it is, then make MP3 CDs. Granted they won't be quite as handy as your iPod, but you can put a lot of music on a single CD, almost as much as the smaller shuffle I think. That's usually what I do, but my computer is old and takes forever. So, I was thinking of a change. I ended up getting the iTrip. THe only time I had problems with it was between Michigan City, IN and my parents in the SW burbs and around Cleveland. So, I was pretty happy with it.

I have heard those work better in more rural areas than urban areas, is that true?

In the next two weeks I'll be doing a lot of driving and I'd like to be able to play my iPod on my trips. Does anyone have any recommendations for good transmitters? I'll mostly be driving through rural-ish areas (OH, IN, WI, MN and a little bit of SD). The cheaper the better, obviously, but I really am just looking for some suggestions. Thanks in advance!

I don't know, I've never called Chicago "the city." Usually if I'm talking about it I say "downtown." Is that just me?

Just curious in light of all the Batman talk.

QUOTE (DBAH0 @ Jul 31, 2008 -> 02:15 PM) Any thoughts on who would be Soxy? Katie Holmes? Honestly I have no idea. I mean Thandie Newton and Charlize Theron are both better actresses and prettier, so maybe one of them?

I'll take the obvious: Take this job (and shove it)--Johnny Paycheck