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QUOTE(mr_genius @ Feb 19, 2008 -> 12:38 PM) McCain pretty much has the GOP totally with him. The main split is with the radical neo-cons on the radio and stuff (who admittedly have a lot of pull with certain voting blocks of the party). The Dems seem a lot more split, with Obama and Clinton running neck and neck, in what could turn out to be the nastiest primary in history (super delegate controversy). Even with the long primary battle, I think this will be a good year for the Dems at the polls. It's going to be really hard for them to blow this election. Which brings me to a question. If you think about it, the "superdelagates" is the epitome of old school. These were put in place after Goldwater got his ass blown out by Nixon. It is to basically fly in the nose of the voter block and give the "superdelegate" the power to overthrow a more popular candidate should the need arise. Well, it looks like the Clintons are about to denonate the nuclear bomb, even if Obama is more popular by delegate count. You know damn well they will, because this is all about Hillary getting her due. It really cracks me up (read: it's hypocritical as hell) when all I heard back in 2000 "LET EVERY VOTE COUNT" to watch this whole superdelegate thing come up in the Democrat arena now. Or am I totally missing something here? I'm not trying to throw stones, I'm being serious when I ask this.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Feb 19, 2008 -> 12:36 PM) The FISA law allows the federal government to get a warrant up to 72 hours after the act of a wiretap. If the federal government knew enough to wiretap someone before a call is made, why doesn't it know enough to get the warrant? Because it's technology beyond "wiretapping", and the laws that are enacted gives the people who need it the ability to adapt to changing methodology of communications.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 19, 2008 -> 12:00 PM) I broadcast Indiana High School basketball state final 4 from the Hoosier Dome. I felt a second generation space shuttle heat tile before it was ever tested on the space shuttle. I almost got beat up by an NHL goon. *whack* Hey Racer, you see those motherf***ers behind the glass? *whack* I think *whack* they are making fun of us, no? *whack* I'm still surprised that DKF didn't turn us over to the, um, authorities. Oh, I have too many "celebrity" stories to tell. Most of them involve hockey players, but mix in a few football, baseball, and movie people... I don't even get that excited when I meet them anymore. It's pretty much lost its luster after you do it enough.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Feb 19, 2008 -> 11:38 AM) Because this legislation does nothing to save any lives. If the telcom companies didn't break the law, why is immunity so important? But they didn't break the law, until a couple of days ago at midnight... or did they? The thing is, Rex, no one knows what's happening, and why, and if the telecomms were told to intercept something that *could* have saved lives prior to the amended FISA law from last summer, then they DO deserve immunity because some assclown who was having phone sex with his girlfriend on the phone might choose to sue and help said trial lawyers who just FLOODED the Democrats with money - and wow, they all get paid nice and fat from those bogus lawsuits, now don't they) - even though the government or the telecomms don't even give a s***. (niee run on, eh?) And by the way, don't think that I am trying to single out Democrats... on this issue, yes, but the same thing happens the other way. I understand that. I just hate it when politics and money mess up something that could kill innocent people. No, that's not "fearmongering", it's a fact in the world we live in today. I would choose to have the means necessary to take care of this stuff available to us rather then the assclowns on capital hill make a mockery of the whole thing due to constituent money swaying their decisions.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 19, 2008 -> 08:52 AM) Exactly. Thankfully it doesn't happen with Republicans Oh, hell, it happens all of the time. That's why our government totally sucks and is corrupt to the gills.

3 points wouldn't work. But you should lose your 1 point if you lose in the OT period. A shootout loss, should stay at one point earned for the team s*** out (of) luck. Shootouts are a gimmick, of course, but the league and fans love them. I will officially boycott the NHL if they EVER take the playoff sudden death format away, though.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Feb 19, 2008 -> 07:56 AM) Anti-Castro Cuban Americans make a lot of political donations. That's why. Not to totally hijack the thread, but kinda like a bunch of trial lawyers giving a bunch of money to Democrats to let FISA expire? Just sayin'.

So when do we invade? (no green?)

Why is it, Athomeboy_2000, that Obama can do no wrong, and Hillarity does everything wrong? You do realize that they have almost identical stances on the major policies in their campaign? It's just the package. Hillarity is the old school old bag, Obama is refreshing and new... Whatever. They both suck. And so do the Re-pube-licans, just so there's equal time in this post.

QUOTE(SoxFan1 @ Feb 17, 2008 -> 08:59 PM) The reality only really stems back to post WWII Yugoslavia with Josip Broz Tito as the President. He never allowed Serbian refugees to return to Kosovo after the war, which gave Kosovo the Albanian majority that it has today. The NATO bombings/KFOR hasn't helped much either. The thing I would argue here is that a 8 or 9 years isn't enough to grant a people a country. Kosovo is the cradle of the Serbian civilization. Most of the Serbian Orthodox monasteries and churches are still in Kosovo, if they haven't been destroyed or burned down. Kosovo has belonged to Serbia forever, its never belonged to Albania. Ok, so if it's "belonged to Serbia", yet, they are now declaring independence, are they doing to to acknowledge their Albanian heritage (yes, I use that loosely). And I don't know, I'm asking so I learn something.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 01:17 PM) I've only met one person from here. What I'm getting at is that soxtalk is hard to describe to people and almost feels like the breakfast club... I just can't explain it to people on the outside. Where did you learn to count? Texas A&M?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 17, 2008 -> 04:31 PM) I just spent a great four hours hiking one of my favorite places anywhere http://www.worldbirdingcenter.org/sites/mission/ . Some of the greatest birding anywhere in North America. Orioles, Green Jays, Chachalacas, Road Runners, and so many more I can never identify. About three years ago they closed down the RV campground inside the state park, closed the roads, upgraded the facilities, and a whole bunch more making it one of the top sites in the World Birding Centers. We took the trail down to the river and watched as the birds cruised low to the water catching insect. There were perhaps close to 100 Winter Texans riding bikes and hiking the trails. There is a youth camp that roughly parallels the park where my Scout Troop has camped about a dozen times. It has always been one of our favorite places. Sad to know it will basically be shut down forever soon. Why? (I didn't click on the link)?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 08:46 PM) But you can afford it, you have to find someone to sell you a $500,000 car, and then I can go kick his ass Then we head to Mexico and find the %#()$ tattoo artist who gave me the Israel4Ever Tat You are an idiot. And a damn funny one at that. My Maserati Gran Tourismo is in the driveway now, and damn was that salesman a real snake in the grass.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 08:47 PM) Good lord I wish I got paid hourly right now...70 hour weeks at 25 bucks an hour would be pretty awesome. I also hope that as my paycheck continues to grow (I've been told i'm getting a very nice raise this year, hopefully it holds true given the economic circumstances) and while it does grow I hope I'm smart enough to remember how much I b****ed about working ridiculous hours (and do what I can to save a bit more throughout my life so I can never really have to worry about money (just have a nice house, solid car, and the ability to go on some modest vacations each year). I have some things that are expensive taste, but early on in my life as a working stiff I've came to realize that having freedom/time is more important than anything (cause it makes me happier than money or anythinge else, but you obvioulsy need some money). It does make me feel good seeing that I'm a year out of college and making more than the average us household though and than horrid that that wouldn't allow me to even have my own place where I live (or even close to having my own place....WHAAA). If I took my hours worked divided by my paycheck, it wouldn't go too far on a per hour base. But, I can't complain at the end of the year when I see my W2s.

Of course, YAS, we all know that it is solely the United States government's responsibilities to do all and be all for all people, including to those who are not citizens of our country. Furthermore, all advances toward socialistic policies should be met with the upmost of open arms because it advances the thoughts of taking care of everyone for all things. No matter what percent of GDP, .103 or .1 or whatever it is, we need to do more. Clearly, if left to our own devices, we cannot cure everything on the planet earth, because it's SOLELY our responsibility.

This was the first thread I clicked on after reading the other one. No biggie, then, you hippee. I posted something on the other thread in SLaM. You nut.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 08:32 PM) In person is totally different. I can't wait to get back up to Dallas to see Kap. I'll bet crooked BMW salespeople and stupid consumers will never be mentioned Oh now you went and done it. I have to go find a crooked BMW dealer that will sell me my first Beamer for $100K with no money down and take you for a ride when you come back up here.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 08:36 PM) Sorry. I meant no offense, I was joking with YAS. I guess I missed that part.

Yes, that beautiful piece of s*** website that mocks everything and thinks that America is the Great Satan, in AmeriKKKa no less. What a waste of a gene pool that place is.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 16, 2008 -> 11:01 AM) I am perfectly comfortable. I realize that both ends of the political spectrum can read the same passage and arrive at totally different meanings That sounds like the beginning of a Democratic nanny state I think Jesus would have been considered a liberal today, but the GOP has grabbed that card and painted him a conservative. And we're both right correct Are you going to go through every thread on soxtalk and mock this s***? Let it the hell go already.

We already provide more "poverty assistance" then any other country on the planet, both through private and "public" means. But that's ok, it's another nanny project for the Democrats to use our money to help out everyone but who really needs it, I suppose.

An aside. You college seniors are going to get a check NEXT year. There's a "second chance rule" that was implemented. Thought you all might like to know that. Signed, Kap, CPA. (as always, my disclaimer... yes, Kap is a CPA and no, he doesn't have his own practice called Kap, CPA, nor should this be construed as tax advice that should be relied upon... I'm just passing on the word).

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 15, 2008 -> 03:41 PM) What pisses me off this this scum could have sold her a $50,000 car, but he decided to really take her for all she had and more. He decides she's a stupid idiot who will sign for a more expensive car. And everyone here thinks it's her fault for being that stupid. No way this is a well rehearsed con. And everyone calls her stupid and an idiot, but it's still her fault. I guess this scum found the perfect patsy. Just smart enough but not too smart. Because I know the folks here that rip this lady, would not do that if she was retarded. So she's just stupid enough to fall for this scums plan, but too smart to get any sympathy from anyone but me. So perhaps an IQ of >80 >100 We need to lock up stupid people, they do not deserve any protection. Do not let stupid people shop by themselves. Do not let stupid people buy anything. If they do and they get screwed, too bad, they should have known. At some point, seriously, common sense has to play a role. Someone who makes very little to no money doesn't need to go get a $100K BMW. It's not stupidity at that point, it's common sense. For the 10th time, the sales guy taking advantage of the situation is probably even more scum in my book. It's the same thing with houses. People making next to nothing with debt through their anuses should have NEVER been sold $500K+ houses. EVER. And that's on the scumbag assholes who sold them... which is why the banks who did this s*** are paying the price, as well as the people who have no common sense.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 15, 2008 -> 03:17 PM) First step, get rid of any fraud laws, because they rely on stupid gullible people. If you get conned, you are stupid or greedy, therefore you can not be a victim. No victim, no crime. Open the prisons, we'll save a lot of money. Whatever, nanny. Do you think you could ever not take any extreme side? I know I can't. I'm not called Kaperbole for nuthin'.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 15, 2008 -> 03:15 PM) The best way to keep the terrorists from stealing our rights is to give them up! Why can't people understand that? Innocent until proven guilty does not work, if the cops think you are guilty, you lose all rights. That's when we are really safe. Yep, because holy s***, I've given up my right to say what I think in public now because it's in electronic form! OMG! I better just shut this board down, sorry Jas.