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No tex, it be foolish to give anyone no spending cap. My problem isn't with the spending its with the stuff he voted against. Any idiot could of seen that in the early 90's military spending was ridiculous high and that it needed some cut backs, especially since their wasn't any major threat (like the Soviet Union was) and anyone that says the Soviet Union wasn't a threat is nuts. Kerry, going against the weapons programs that helped the US win the Cold War. Kerry voting against Desert Storm, a war in which we had as he would say a "true coalition". Hell, Kerry always gives the first Iraq war as an example of a true coalition, yet he's the same guy that voted against the war. Kerry voting for the war and saying things like the world is better off without Saddam and then not voting for the 87 billion to help support the troops even though he said something along the lines that an idiot wouldn't vote against this. Then he did, why, not because he didn't support the bill, but because it was his protest of the way the war was being handled. Yet he goes out and has the ordacity to tell me that he isn't afraid to step in and use force if it is necessary???? The platform this guy is running on is a complete joke, imo. He's saying a lot of good things but his track record is the complete opposite. Its almost like he's doing everything he can to be a conservative democratic (if thats at all possible) and thats the image he's trying to paint cause he knows that could get him elected (and right now its 50/50 who will win). Ok, let me cut this out cause this was supposed to be on military spending and I skirted the issue, lol. But anyway the last thing I want is generals to have a blank check, that would be stupid, just like it would be stupid to mail welfare recipients a blank check and hope they'd put down the right amount they should earn on the check.

Hannity has been really moody lately on Fox News. Did anyone see him and Nader go at it?

I don't think Keyes is an idiot, he just really speaks his mind and isn't afraid to say whats on his mine, which means the media has tons of clips of him saying really foolish things. I've heard him say a lot of things that make a lot of sense, but at the same time he's a total loose cannon.

Mike, lets be honest, you probably ready every article anywhere...judging by all the stuff you post here

I'm wondering the same thing. With me I'd always snap your wrist/hand over. The only difference I ever found in a curveball is to make sure you get your body into it. I always had a tendency of staying on top of the curve in a sense and not using my lower body and everything to take my arm over naturally. It led to too many hangers, but thats just cause I had crappy curve mechanics. Plus your finger always starts away from your body, if you somehow could get it facing ya, its still the same effect as if you had it away. Hell, maybe its different for righties though, I dunno, lol. And anyone trying to pitch, don't make much sense of what I'm saying on a curveball cause I never really had a good one...in fact I only had a bad one, haha.

The guy has one thing right, deal with george as soon as you can, cause thats when he'll be most willing to make a foolish deal, imo.

http://chicagosports.chicagotribune.com/sp...-home-headlines Some tribune article suggests Sosa gets dealt to the Yanks for Kevin Brown. I realize the Cubs are the teams city rival, but this would be fantastic as it would knock off a major player in the Beltran sweepstakes as well as give the Yanks (a team I hate far more then the Cubs) a crappy, overrated, ahole like Sosa. Hey, I could dream couldn't I??? Of course none of this article is based on any truth or rumor.

They would come to Chicago for a few reasons. A, its a major market so they have a definate shot at some endorsements or commercials. Thats if your a big name player, ie Beltran. Although I realize baseball endorsements aren't nearly as lucractive as basketball ones. B, its a great city. I think it was rated as one of the favorite visiting cities to come to C, its a nice ballpark with good facilities and they train in Arizona. Meaning shorter travel time. Its not too important, but definately a bit of a factor. D, for a hitter its a great hitters park. E, the team has a pretty diverse group and it seems like a great place for dominicans and other nationalities to play because of the diversity, both of the team and the city. However, the Sox aren't likely to out bid everyone, which makes it tough, unless a guy is from around here, nor are the Sox likely to get a guy willing to take a discount to have a shot at the series.

Rex, I dont' know what your take was, but even though Andy had his struggles in Bham, when I saw him he looked so so so much better at the plate this time around then he did the year before. I looked back at some footage I had from two years ago and this year and his swing was so much smoother and much better ease. I think if he continues to make strides in that department and continues to develop more of a line drive swing he'll see things change. The few times I've seen him get a hold of the ball, you can see he at least has "gap" power. Defensively I love him, Lopez, and Valido. Both can make really pretty plays, although all still got to work on their constistency but thats pretty typical of any young middle infielder. Plus ya gotta love the fact that Andy actually draws walks. I couldn't belive how many web-gems I saw when I watched Pedro/Andy up the middle and then saw Valido down in Kanny. Their were at least a few times by all of them where I was just in awe. If the Bats develop, the Sox got some special middle infielders. Plus you hit the nail on the head, their is no reason to think the Sox don't see Uribe as a ss of the future. He has good range, a CANNON, and a ton of power. I still see him developing into a Miguel Tejada like force over the next couple years. In fact, if the Sox worked on some other areas, ie pitching, bullpen, good bat to replace Maggs, I would have no problem with an infield of Crede/Uribe/Harris(EY on the bench)/Konerko. I realize it would be questionable at the top of the lineup, but I have enough confidence in the young guys taht I do think they will pan out. As far as Harris goes, we'll see how much faith the Sox have, cause I do think Bmore will give the Sox a call in regards to Hairston. If the price is right, it would be nice to have a veteran leadoff hitter. And of course the Sox will give Vizquel's agent a ringy ding ding.

1st off welcome aboard RudyLaw I still think Derek Lowe, if things go right, could be a nice fit in Chicago. I think he could come cheaper then some suspect, although his start last night will help him at least a bit. As far as the most talked about name, I'd say it will be a two man race between Carlos Lee and Paul Konerko because I expect ample trade rumors for the both of them. A close second will be Carlos Beltran, but his name will probably be off the list pretty quick. IF somehow he sits on the market, then we could all find a surprise, but if he signs quickly it sure won't be with the Sox. Personally I wonder if Vlad was a free agent this year, if the Sox would of potentially grabbed him. Last year they had Magglio, but I Think for the Sox to get a guy like Beltran they'll need something to happen much like it did with Vladdy last year (how he sat on hte market for quite a while..NY went with Sheff). I highly doubt that will happen, but then again, I never expected Vladdy to sit on the market as long as he did.

Don't worry steff, if all else fails I'm gonna say I know you and hope somehow that gets me into the park

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Also, just know the first time you donate, you'll never hear the end of it.

I know the reason we won the cold war is becuase our military was vastly superior to that of communist Russias, but the closeness to a war was their and their is no denying the fact that John Kerry has been on the wrong side of almost every major defense issue.

Fine, if everyone went along with Kerry's plans, who knows how the cold war would of ended. I know one thing, I wouldn't want to know.

Typically beat reporters check everything from what I know. Once they see something that comes from someone they think is legit, they'll go and easily have the contacts to call and verify it or at least see if their is any truth to it. From their it spreads.

You should go Steff. World Series are awesome. I was lucky enough to go to the Padres-Yanks game down in San Diego a few years back and wow its the most fun I've ever had at a baseball game.

Whatever it took..whatever it took. I'd probably pay like 1000 bucks if it were the clinching game, but I'm pretty sure I could get them for less. I'd call anyone and everyone I knew just to try to get a set of tickets.

Fields really came on strong as the season progressed and in general defensively he made some improvements as well. I'm looking forward to what he can do with a full season. He should make some positive developments as well.

Couch isn't a bad pickup. He was injured when he was with the Packers earlier in the year so if he's healthy he wouldn't be a bad pickup at all.

Text was a Georgia Tech and was an amazing college hitter. Never has been known for his defense and it was assumed he would likely move to left or 1st. Then again, I don't think Hinske is exactly great defensively.

You shouldn't of started that soon. Thats at least my philosphy. For me, my dad taught me to throw a FB, Change and I developed a knuckler (although I can't throw it for s*** anymore). The key when your young is just getting good command and mechanics, add the curve/slider at a later date. It puts way too much stress on your arm, especially since your body isn't near fully developed.

So it doesn't matter that they are handing out the DVD at certain voter drives to convine people Bush is not the candidate for them????

Remember, they still don't have a pen and Lowe is tired. This one is far from over, imo. Plus I don't want to see you jinx the BoSox...if that makes any sense whatsoever.

HOLY f***...DAMON with a grandslam...6-0 Boston