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QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 20, 2007 -> 12:59 PM) There is only one problem with this merger... both companies have it written into their licences that they can't merge with the other company. I don't know how they plan on getting around that, but its there. Right and that was one of the FCC staples. The FCC has to rule and accept this merger, but it will probably happen.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Feb 19, 2007 -> 01:56 PM) I'm glad someone debunked this already. Also: it's Hillary. So am I. She does plenty on her own to merit "negative" attention without this garbage.

QUOTE(spiderman @ Feb 16, 2007 -> 05:17 PM) His positions are rather generic that I'm sure John McCain could use the same responses. In summary, he wants the world to be a better place, and has several areas that he wants to improve, but I'm sure candidates on the other side of the politiical aisle say the same things. You're exactly right.

QUOTE(IlliniKrush @ Feb 16, 2007 -> 09:20 AM) Great, stayed away from the Wings. The Preds have 2 solid, solid scoring lines. If Vokoun can stay healthy this year, they are setup to make a Cup run, especially if they can hold off Detroit for the one seed. This is a big move by Nashville. And risky.

Where are we on this?

I just need to be quiet in this thread.

QUOTE(retro1983hat @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 04:30 PM) He was cut because of a pot bust a few years ago. I heard this on the radio this morning. He supposedly disclosed this to the producers before he auditioned. So what's the real story?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 11, 2007 -> 02:59 AM) Well, stop and think for a moment...what's the one question that in the media's zeal to make Pelosi look bad, no one seems to be asking? The Sgt. at Arms requests a non-civilian plane that can make the non-stop trip from Washington to San Fran for security reasons...don't exactly want the #3 in the line of succession to become an easy target because a plane needs to refuel. The problem is, the only plane the DOD has which can do that job is a monster plane with fold-out beds, etc. And the DOD has 4 of them. So here's the questions I think no one is asking; why exactly does the DOD need 4 planes that cost $22,000/hour to operate, and why is that the only plane the DOD has available for government officials who need to cross the country on something other than air force one? Having worked for an airline before, I seriously doubt it "COSTS" $22K an hour to fly that thing.

As I said in my opening comments, this is really stupid and the GOP people should just shut up.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 04:46 PM) Well sort of. Except she wants a bigger plane, and some reports have said, which she now denies FWIW, that she wanted to take her whole posse on the plane with her. The plane Hastert had use of sat 10, the one Nancy wants seats 45 and costs $22,000 to operate. Call it about a 5 hour flight each way, and you are looking at $220,000 a week for Nancy and company to fly home and back. That's a helluva way to cut the deficit, huh? I figured you as the balanced budget hawk would be a little more upset about this. Again, though, the GOP needs to just hush. Hastert got a 10 seater because he could make the flight non-stop on a 10 seater. I'm not saying she should get a 757, but she should get something that could fly across the country.

On this one, STFU GOP. It's a waste, sure, but if the shoes were reversed, they would do the same damn thing. IMO, she should get a plane that can fly cross-country. Maybe not a 757-200, but something that gets her over there without stopping. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20070208/ap_on_go_co/pelosi_plane

QUOTE(Soxy @ Feb 7, 2007 -> 04:49 PM) Yeah, but he told the judges he was going to do it. I thought he was funny. I liked him. And I liked his Cousin. And the mini-Rueben. The dude's cousin, from Dallas, got cut from the show with "no explanation"... funny how that wasn't mentioned!

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 04:39 AM) Name one candidate who is going to propose bringing back the draft to figure out a way to put more troops in Iraq beyond the 160k? You don't have to. But, that sure sounds good. (I forgot, I'm supposed to not be here in this thread...)

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 04:36 AM) As soon as the Republicans allow people to do something, something will happen. Blasted obstructionists! In 2002 being an obstructionist was the worst crime ever, if I recall. Seriously though, pretty much each major candidate already has put out a plan calling for specific benchmarks and withdrawal dates. And at least a couple of them are trying to get the Senate to bring those forwards. We may well see some of them appear when the Senate brings up the 9/11 commission reform legislation here in a week or two. So the only answer is to withdrawl? *sigh*

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 02:18 AM) A couple weeks ago, I went on vacation in New Mexico. Part of that trip was for me to spend a few days hiking through some of the remote mountain ranges of the Malpai borderlands region – the southwest corner of NM and southeast corner of AZ. The trip was great for lots of reasons, but I wanted to share one specific aspect of my experience with my fellow Busters. I’ll try to avoid partisan politics, and just report my experiences… A little background. I was last in this area in 2002, when I led a small trekking party along the newly-christened anchor leg of the Continental Divide Trail (we were in fact the first group of any size to do so). We covered 75 miles in 5 days carrying all our gear and water, as we wound our way from the border, through the rugged terrain of the Big Hatchet Mountains, northwest then north across the open basin and range province to I-10. We saw only one other person during that entire 5 days – a county sheriff’s jeep, as we crossed a road. We had informed the sherriff and the Border Patrol of our trip ahead of time. Flash forward to last month. My first day in the Bootheel of New Mexico, I drove down from I-10, south along a road that went gradually from paved, to dirt, to a muddy two-track. My destination was the Coronado National Forest, and the Peloncillo Mountains, just a few miles above the border. As I made my way 45 miles south of the last “town”, I saw not a single other vehicle. Just me, the strikingly beautiful Animas mountains, and a grey oak savannah. I found some trails, did some hiking (saw some enormous cat prints), and started the sloppy drive back out. A couple javelinas showed up to check out the ruckus. About halfway back up the road, a Border Patrol vehicle passed me going the other way. He slowed, turned around and proceeded to follow me. After a few minutes, he turned on the rollers, and I pulled over. He was just checking me out, and said my license plate was covered in mud. We chatted a bit, then I continued on. I remember thinking, well, I guess there are a few of those guys down here after all. Turns out I was just getting a glimpse. My route out of the area that evening took me to New Mexico highway 9, which I took east towards Columbus. For the latter half of that route, the highway roughly parallels the Mexican border, just a mile or two to the north. As I approached that section, I noticed another BP patrol car. Then two Humvees with soldiers. Then a pickup truck with a couple rifle-toting locals in the back. I hit the border-adjacent section, and I realized that virtually all the vehicles on the road with me belonged either Border Patrol, or New Mexico National Guard. I noticed repeatedly that I was being visually assessed by a variety uniformed personnel carrying a variety of weaponry. More Humvees, more BP cars – some strolling the fenceline, others along the road. Then when it got a little hilly, I saw the spotter teams – on top of each rise was a handful of military vehicles, with some sort of crane-operated watch tower jutting into the sky. In stretches between, there were light towers with cameras of various sorts, pointed generally at the southern frontier. With the sun setting, the light fading and the surrounding mountains turning eerie shades of yellow and orange as they do down there, the whole scene was surreal. It was downright unsettling. I felt like I was somewhere I shouldn’t be. It felt like something I had never really seen in person before. A war zone. I reached Columbus, which is at a border checkpoint, then turned north for Deming. I had to stop at not one, but two roadblock checkpoints over the 30 miles to Deming. Even in Deming, on I-10, there were BP cars making regular appearances. For all of those who wonder if our borders are being looked after any more now, after all the debate and discussion... the answer is a resounding yes. I am not describing this scene to complain, or to make a political point. I’m not offended by it, nor do I blame any particular person or party. In fact, the base emotional reaction I had, after getting past the shock, was simply this: it’s a shame it has to be this way at all. It’s a shame this beautiful, haunting place has to be exposed to so much of humanity’s underbelly. It’s just a shame. So, here’s to hoping our oft-incapable government can find a way to address the issue in some healthy, long term way. And here’s to hoping we can all feel more secure, and that the land of opportunity can be just that for those who are willing to be a positive part of society. I generally agree with your assessment.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 8, 2007 -> 01:47 AM) Ho-hum. Let's simplify again for those who don't want to read all that. 1. Bush Administration says they're going to give victory one last shot, swears they really mean it this time, they need the Iraqi government to step up an be held accountable. 2. Iraqi government fails to meet simplest of requirements set by either them or us. 3. A lot more people die. 4. Repeat until January, 2009. I have an idea! How about Congress set forth the plan for Iraq???!!!??? Oh wait a minute, all they can do is have a non-binding resolution that says George Bush's plan is wrong. How cool is that?

*sigh* These people are totally screwed in the head.

Jane! I think she's my state representative.

Entitlements are just bulls***, pure and simple. It's TOTALLY out of control.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Feb 5, 2007 -> 04:24 AM) No problem. The rest of the league will be relieved to see him return next season as well. I must say the Colts had a pretty good game plan - because that vaunted defense was pretty much picked apart. I am still not sure what to think of Rexy... time will tell, I guess.

First of all, I've refrained from saying anything, 'cause most of you know I'm a Colts fan. Today was the Colts day, and I'll tell you - the Bears (this team anyway) was classy in every sense of the word because there were a lot of plays that after it was over, both sides of the ball were helping each other up, etc. You don't see that much anymore. Lovie Smith is a damn fine man, and his team plays like its coach. And Rex Grossman, thank you for sucking so bad! Good season, and I'm really happy the Colts won. Over-rated no more!

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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 4, 2007 -> 12:48 AM) Even if there is some underhandedness or lobbying or whatever involved in this...it appears that Gov. Perry just made a decision that may save quite a few lives of the population of his state, and all he had to do was annoy the same small group of religious folk who delayed the approval of that vaccine for a number of years. At least as far as I can tell, he deserves quite a bit of applause. Gotcha. Couldn't tell from your original post.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Feb 3, 2007 -> 05:09 PM) Are you serious or being sarcastic? Do you agree with this or not? QUOTE(Steff @ Feb 3, 2007 -> 10:17 PM) As is almost anyone with a cervix and uterus. I like how those with a penis are hootin and hollerin' about it being a bad, bad thing... I wonder how those dolts would deal with 1/100th of the pain that comes with cervical or uterin cancer. Idiots. I sure hope you're not labeling me in that bunch... I was trying to figure out what Balta was saying because I couldn't tell.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 3, 2007 -> 03:33 PM) Check my bolded text. It seems, no matter what the reason, changing your mind is now a mistake in American politics. That is dangerous. That's not the issue and you know it.