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QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 01:59 PM) getting the talk back to Arnold and CA, didn't the voters there pass the referendum defining marraige as a man and a woman? If that is the case, then the state lawmakers are going against the very wishes of their constituants by trying to get a law passed that goes against the voters. Is the majority right? Who knows. However, the lawmakers were sent there to represent the people of the state, and the people voted for marraige to mean a man and a woman. Why do these reps think they know better than their voters? Leave it to Dems to think that they know what the people want and need, even when the very people tell them otherwise. Arnold is just following the lead of the voters in California by vetoing this bill. I agree with you on that. Arnold is telling the dem's to screw off. The people voted for something and he is going to ensure it happens. There are a lot of political issues in California and while I don't exactly love Arnold, he's at least agressive in his approach and isn't afraid to tell some of the politicians to shove it. I'm not saying its right or wrong. I'm for civil unions or something along those lines that gives homosexuals equal rights. I don't know if I'm for it being called a marriage, it really wouldn't hurt me, but at the same time I don't know if it should be considered necessarily the exact same thing (heck if I know the right answer).

QUOTE(JUGGERNAUT @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 08:21 AM) I would be very interested to see any evidence of said persons engaging in debate arguing a generally accepted conservative viewpoint. I dunno, this board is actually pretty well split between republicans and democrats. I'm a staunch republican although I vary on certain social issues, but econimically I'm a big believer in the republican way of handling things. I just stay out of any religious debate or anything that really ties to religion. Its not something I argue about, mainly because I don't go to church, and also becaues quite frankly I don't care what other people practice, I simply respect it. I actually think religion is a good thing (no matter what religion) because they all teach values. Its just with every religion you have people that are way radical nad frustrate me. I will say this, I've never figured out why christians are the people who are always out trying to convert others. I've never been approached by a jewish person or a muslim person or a buddhist to join their religion, but I'm always handed stuff from christians telling me to join. Personally I'm agnostic but I don't let that stand in my way of others. Whats best for them is best for them and I have no problem with it. As long as they don't tell me they are right and I am wrong. I think religion is just a personal choice and one I respect regardless (as long as they aren't hurting someone).

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 04:56 AM) Eeesh, somebody needs to get him a good script before he decides to go onto the White House. I guess I just REALLY don't get why people oppose it. I just really don't get it. My life will NOT change if a same sex marriage happens. My life will be effected in no way shape or form, and I probably will be oblivious to 99.99999% of the gay marriages that happen. This just baffles me soooo damn much. Why? Why is it an issue for non-gay people? Two people get to be happy, what is the big f***ing deal??? I'm kind of the same way you are. Hell I really don't have a problem if they call it marriage or a civil union, just make sure two men or two women that love each other and are going to live with each other can get the same benefits (health coverage wise, legally, etc) that a married couple does. If a marriage is something people want between a man and a women, fine by me, but I think gay people deserve the same rights a straight couple has. A few years ago I'd of said the opposite, but than in college you bump into people that are gay and realize they are no different than you or me, they just happen to like the same sex. They can still be baseball fans, football fans, anything else. This and abortion are two areas I probably lean more left on than a typical republican. On abortion, I'd never tell my gf or any girl I knocked up to have one, but I'm also not one to go and tell someone else what to do. I don't believe in them, but I understand they are there and I'm not going to force a person to have a child even though I believe there are other options than just going for an abortion. However, I'm not going to vote one way or another for a president thats going to get rid of gay marriages, allow gay marriages, or ban abortion. It is an issue I'm indifferent on in a sense. I look more towards economic/social policy and other things when I vote.

QUOTE(farmteam @ Sep 8, 2005 -> 03:30 PM) The article did say "Major teams and conferences" I believe, which makes me think you won't find the smaller teams (a la Illinois State) in the game. But then they'll have the Big 10 (there was a screenshot of Michigan I think), Pac 10, SEC, Big 12, etc. I'm sure ISU will be there because Wichita State is a quality baseball program and they are in that conference. I'm really looking forward to this game, maybe more so than any game in a long time. I'm not buying madden this year (just love College football) and maybe I'll opt for this game over a mlb game. I'll definately be picking this up though. I love how you can actually work on the dyansty feature. One thing about baseball games is its always hard to really work in the dynasty because the seasons are so long (unless you just want to sim almost every game).

I'm in

I've been tempted to take Oakland in the upset, but there defense is so horrid.

QUOTE(Rowand44 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 08:35 PM) *Sigh* 7 game winning streak, highest mark we've been over .500 this year, best record in baseball again and all this crap starts again. Actually, I don't mind it, the Sox seem to strive when this stuff is being talked about. Its almost like controversy about something other than their play gets a monkey off their back and lets them roll.

This has had a great response so far.

Wow, talk about a game. Way to go Kanny

Sounds cool.

QUOTE(DePloderer @ Sep 6, 2005 -> 07:36 AM) Here's a slightly re worked version. Any better? I like that one a lot better. Great stuff as always

Hey kalapse...I got a lot of kind words on my sig over at the Bears site I post at. I'm gonna link that up over there as well cause i'm sure a few of them will use it. Awesome work as always. You all are so talented, it amazes me. I took a photoshop class in highschool and you guys have all been witness to the retarded crap I've created.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 08:22 PM) People found it strange when they signed Earl Watson. Now since they're getting their SG, it looks a very good move. Nuggets could be top 4 in the West this season. By the way, I thought I'd impress you. I drafted Julius Jones in my fantasy league. If he fails me, I'm flying out to Aussie to break your knee caps

The game should be a fun one to watch. Simply because the Raiders will likely get whipped but they will at least go down throwing the heck out of the ball and making a few big plays. They'll be the Chiefs of last year (scoring frantically while failing to win games). Plus, its football season...I football

Awesome deal for Denver if they make it.

QUOTE(Steff @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 01:16 PM) Be safe camping out for those playoff tickets.. I can't wait till Soxfest

QUOTE(LVSoxFan @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 11:43 AM) Well I've had enough banning for my lifetime. Once is enough. Man, after all that work, too!! What do people get banned for here, before I fall on my sword again? Don't overly bash a player (like calling him a cocksucker that should go stab himself to deaht) and don't attack another poster. Attack his opinion all you want and debate all you want, but don't make personal attacks. You follow those two rules and you got nothing to worry about (oh and no nudie pics).

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 10:15 AM) Yup, he owes me money. I thought I only owed you cokes

QUOTE(SnB @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 10:10 AM) Honestly, one of the best things about soxtalk is there's a close group of around 50-75 or so of the posters that have been around a long while that know each other so well. I've met alot in person and have had nothing but awesome experiences with everyone. It's like high school all over again. Except your cool here

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 10:05 AM) Seriously, though, the staff here likes to have fun too. Anybody remember the thread where Jason and I went back and forth editing what each other was saying and going into the admin panel and f***ing with each other's profiles and stuff? How many other places can that happen? ROFL, that was a hillarious thread. I remember we ended up posting so many random pictures in the thread and our avies. But ya, I've been on the wrong side of a few bannings, lol. Oh and than I gaged the board just to spite you all. Really...it wasn't an accident, I knew exactly what I was doing I Soxtalk

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 09:39 AM) I'll give WSI credit. They don't have a filter that automatically changes the text "Soxtalk" into "that other place" within any post. But of course, the point of that site has nothing to do with us. :rolly: .... LV... As a staff we generally like to be accountable and easy to access. If we don't email you or PM you back, chances are that we forgot, try again. The admins and mods don't try and act like they are better than anyone else here. Of course, watch out for Steff. She's got fangs. No, chances are they were foolish enough to send me a PM or email cause i periodically zone out and end up realizing I have like 18 PM's two weeks after the fact

QUOTE(Misplaced_Sox @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 02:33 PM) I have a question also: So ALCS and World Series tickets go on sale all at the same time? And you just buy them hoping your team of choice makes it that far? Im confused When the tickets go on sale for ticketmaster... is it just the first series? Or all impeding series as well? Thanks For season ticket holders yes. For individual games you basically buy for each series in advance. Often times they will wait and it will be pretty last minute when they release the season tickets for the next rounds. If they fail to advance or something happens, you get a full refund. I'm hoping they play in Anaheim. Cause if so I got my seats for those games

Surprised he didn't fit in with the Pats. You had to figure Belly could make it work, plus he was reunited with his college QB in Brady. This may just be DT's last chance, mainly because he doesn't have the right attitude of a 4th or 5th receiver. If he was a harder worker who didn't have all that baggage, he'd probably already have stuck somewhere. Hell he'd probably still be in Chitown.

QUOTE(farmteam @ Sep 7, 2005 -> 05:15 PM) It's the same one. You get that hype when he apparently hit what, 101 in last years playoffs? According to BA, that is. When I was in Kanny last year I talked to some people who saw him pitch and they said he was hitting 98 on the gun consistently. He was an entirely different pitcher last year as opposed to this year. Has a great arm though and from what people have told me, his velocity sustained late in the game too (ie he could still bring it in the 7th). Haven't paid much any attention to him this year, but as long as he's healthy this year and can get his strenght back I think Cleveland will be happy.

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