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QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 01:51 PM) Speaking as the voice of experience, if you donate to the United Way with no real purpose in mind, but to help out... you are fine. If you donate to the United Way with a specific organization in mind (YMCA, Boys and Girls Club, Red Cross etc) you are much better off calling your local branch of that specific organization up and arranging for a direct donation to them. There are red-tape issues, but all in all, they serve a very valuable purpose. Maybe it's locally then.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 01:44 PM) I think you posted in the wrong thread. Isn't this about Ron Paul? I don't think many of us disagree with Ron Paul on his fiscal stances - I think he's batty on the whole 9/11 tinfoil s***, but whatever. You just like to see yourself type, anyway.

I have a real issue with UW. Yes, they do good, but they also have quite a few "administration" positions and I'll just leave it at that.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 01:04 PM) In the fiscal sense, yes, in the social sense, no. When it comes to monetary policy, the Libertarians have picked up the old Conservative platform of balanced budgets, smaller governments, free trade, and lower taxes. There are things in there I like, but not as absolutes. The budget should be close to balanced, at least most of the time. In times of recession that doesn't work. Socially the Libertarians programs are very hands off as well. They really don't want to be involved in people's lives, so lots of their platform agrees with the Democratic side, which is much less restrictive of certian people and activities. I think the best way to describe them would be Jeffersonian. Heck in reality I probably am a RINO too, because of my social stances. I am probably more of a Libertarian ideologically than I am a Republician. I am as well. I think the government should be as small as possible, and stay out of our lives.

QUOTE(witesoxfan @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 04:43 PM) ...that is, unless you picked up Addai instead of LJ I drafted fifth, and the person before me took Addai - who I REALLY wanted in the fifth spot.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 07:35 PM) The Blackhawks have to be one of the potentially greatest deals left in professional sports. They have to be undervalued from a franchise standpoint, because they have been so incredibly underutilized as a business, its not even funny. An owner could probably double the franchise value in 5 years with a combination of smart moves, guts, and a little bit of luck. I would love to come up with a few people and buy them.

What happened to the Democratic party, you know, the one that always says there's a place for everyone, until you disagree with them?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 03:05 AM) The counties around me, for comparison Starr 3rd poorest $7,069 12th Willacy $9,421 22nd Hidalgo $9,899 Problem is the skill set necessary to effectively run an automobile plant is not here. What is it in Webb Co.?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 27, 2007 -> 03:23 AM) Is there any point where we have spent enough money, had enough soldiers killed? Will we ever need Troops in other ereas of the world? You make it seem like you would give Iraq a blank check and as many body bags as necessary. Because clearly, I'm a war-f***ing machine, baby. The difference between myself and a lot of other people is that while I may disagree with the way things were handled in Iraq, I see the importance of UNITING behind it, not spewing a bunch of RHETORIC to make it sound like we should "pull out of there" like the Democrats do. I've said this over and over again, no one wants to take this part because the rest of what I say is more "controversial" in that I say we need to stay the course. NSS, my comments centered around the San Fransissysco Chronicle article, and not the Biden amendment. I think on merit, some of the ideas expressed are pretty decent, minus the arbitrary "we're going to leave if XXX doesn't happen" blather inferred around the basis of the amendment (not actually included, but the cameras shine, and we get that s*** all over the place). Biden's plan is one of the better ones I have seen; I wish our damn executive branch would get their head out of their asses to make some inroads toward this, because it's one of the few things that might work. I DO not believe that we should be there for infinity, but I do think that we have to be very, very patient, because our enemies will be.

Uh huh... and it is all starting to come back around full circle: the Democrats know, if we leave, that THEY have blood on their hands. That's why the meaningless amendments and empty threats. It's all about showing the kook fringes that they are "serious" with this, and they are not. http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?...H.DTL&tsp=1 My DemocratIC (feel better, Chet), you've been duped. Instead of playing this political power game, if everyone would decide to get on board, the troops would be home TWICE as fast because the dirtbag inusrgents over there would have nothing left to fight for if they know our resolve is not shaken. But apparently, that's too much to ask. The bottom line is, we're there, even if it is for the "wrong" reasons. So why do we have to play this political pandering bulls***? Let's come together, get something done, and get our people back home where they belong. I know part of it is the Democrats know they have to be "anti-war" to have a prayer at the White House, but I think you would find that if they were just straight with the American people and got something done over there, they would have just as good a chance... BUT WAIT, then Bush and the Republicans would get credit, and we CAN'T have THAT! What a f***ed up situation. One more thought: how much do you all want to bet that the "bring the troops home" s*** TOTALLY stops if a Democrat (Mrs. Bill Clinton) gets elected? Think about it.

LCR, I commend you. Seriously. I'm glad you care enough to get these kids to actually critically think in this day and age, and I really hope that they see it and are better for it. 7th grade is a really impressionable time in a kiddo's life, and I appreciate what you try to teach them. :

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 08:02 PM) somewhat sounds like every priest and pastor out there doesn't it??? No, not going around race baiting. That's the difference between Jesse and Al and these so-called "evangelicals". Pimping is one thing, race pimping is completely another.

QUOTE(Steve9347 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 06:13 PM) I'd say its because you're a huge tool. QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 06:22 PM) I think you meant to call him an icon. Nicely played.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 07:06 PM) For the record, I'm pretty sure I've taken more "pot shots" at Jesse and Al than I have O'Factor. Who the f*** cares anyway - none of them are worth your time or energy. You know, you're right - I shouldn't say "you all" - but I will say the "typical" liberal. Most of you here aren't to that level, so thanks for the correction.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 06:57 PM) Well, if Jesse or Al were full time employees of some major network, they might get fired too. But, as they are basically unemployed, what's there to fire them from? They pimp money out of their own "followers" every day, so which is worse? Lying and running around screaming "racism" when they are using racist means to suck out money from people, or being a douche on TV? I rate it about the same, but since it's a "conservative" you all want to take pot shots at how bad he is.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 06:50 PM) Yeah, s*** like taking O'Reilly to restaurants in NYC where the African Americans aren't acting crazy. What a cunning trap the Rev. laid. Don't get me wrong - O'Reilly opened himself up for this, but it's hypocritical.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 06:45 PM) It is blowing up on New York radio though. The office radio was on a music station and the afternoon DJ was just going off on it. Taking calls talking about how insulting it is that O'Reilly seems surprised that African Americans know how to behave in public. Regardless of motivation behind it, looks like the Factor is on its way to being Don Imussed. What a joke. The reverend(s) Al and Jesse can pull racist s*** all day long, and it goes right on by.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 04:51 PM) I wonder where they will find employees willing to work for those wages? From all the GM, Ford, Chysler plants getting ready to close down, duh.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 04:31 PM) I like it. I just wodner why they won't offer it off the reservation. Other people may have wide, tall feet as well. Because Nike's racist.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 03:40 PM) Can anyone name any other team in the NFL that has been beaten up as badly as the Bears by injuries this season? Houston? N.O.? St. Louis? Seriously, you guys are right. The injuries that have happened are major cogs for the Bears. I was just mocking it but I really shouldn't have to be honest.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 02:28 PM) Now that is hilarious. Who to believe? A Senator whos very nature is to be biased to his party, or a scientist actually in possesion of facts and evidence? And you would pick the Senator?! Amazing. Some people are so actively in denial about this that they would rather believe a Senator than a thousands of scientists in a matter of... science. You're somewhat correct, on the surface - the short term meteorlogical data suggests that it's been slightly warmer over the last 25 years (Balta will link us ad naseum). I bet after the last ice age, we went through a period of global warming, too! Anyway, as I said, everyone has their minds made up on this issue, and no one will believe anything otherwise, so time to move on, folks.

QUOTE(hitlesswonder @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 02:23 PM) So, who to believe -- a US senator with no reason to be biased or a scientist whose job depends on getting you to believe in global warming and giving him money to study it. Hmmmmm. Oh, you know that's not true. Scientists aren't political, they're political. No one is going to change their minds on this, because facts to some are perhaps a little less clear to others because how dare anyone just believe something (or question it, depending on what you believe) that is spoon fed to them on almost a daily basis?

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 02:06 PM) I don't recall any ice age threats back then either but I won't say they didn't occur. Science tends to get more advanced and accurate with time. I would feel more assurance that the scientific facts of today are more accurate than those from 1970, 1950, 1920, etc. Look at it from a medical standpoint. Would you feel that the advances in medicine are less accurate than what was known in 1960? The point is, sometimes things are subjective. However, if it doesn't fit your agenda or way of thinking, it must be biased.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 26, 2007 -> 01:53 PM) Who told you that? I grew up during those decades, and I don't remember that being said. Not to say it wasn't, I just don't recall the discussion. IIRC I posted something about this not too long ago. I'll have to go back and see if I can find it. It's probably in the Goracle thread somewhere...