kapkomet

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QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 07:36 PM) On some level though, isn't there a difference in the amount of concern we have about the British working with a hostile power compared with the UAE doing so? If, for example, a hypothetical British company, let's call them British Petrol, were to have tried to buy a major U.S. energy producer, let's call them Hamoco, the way CNOOC tried to buy one, do you think we'd have had nearly as many problems as we did with the CNOOC deal? Oh, I hear you. My comment was saying that economically this is a good deal. Politcally, this is horrible.

QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 07:13 PM) That's not it. Dubai Ports World bought out a british company that runs the ports now, P&O Shipping out of the U.K. We just gave regulatory approval. The only problem I have with this deal is that the company is state owned. It's sort of like giving up a little sovereignty over these ports and I'm not really comfortable with that. Indeed. The deal originiated from a buyout that UAE did over the British company. We already had given the sovereignty away... On the surface, the deal is a GREAT one economically. Politically, that's another story. I think that there's definitely some wink-wink nod-nodding going on to have gotten regulatory approval, though.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 05:36 PM) The google ads freak me out. There is now an ad for 4D ultrasound . . . ROTFLMAO! This gives me an idea.

I wish I were a government employee, or a bank employee, or a postal worker. That is all.

I almost wonder if this is some sort of "undercover" deal... if you know what I mean. Of course, now, it probably doesn't matter.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 05:35 PM) Congratulations again. But remember before picking out paint, the baby could be hung like daddy* *recycled, sorry. There's just about no doubt.

QUOTE(Steff @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 05:34 PM) The farther along you are, the better the detail. I got my sister them when she was in her 7th month.. the detail is amazing and a lot better then the ones on that site. Wait as long as you can if you didn't do it already. It's awesome. Good point. We're at 28 weeks - so we were a little early.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 05:05 PM) I figured a smart guy like you would see the obvious, I was thinking you would be stirring down on the left and up on the right . . . You have to admit, that was damn fine thinking. You mean you thought that far ahead? I'm impressed.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 04:43 PM) Those 3D ones look so cool. We asked the doc about it and he said they don't have it there. I was looking in to going to a place and doing it. Stork Snapshots is a place I found in Naperville. Are those prices around what you have found? We're not finding out the sex, but the ultrasounds are so amazing to me. Seeing the heartbeat and the baby move and yawn and stretch. Pretty comparable pricing - the $170 package listed at Stork Snapshots we got for $135. It was a pretty neat deal. It's a lot of money to spend, yet, it's really not at the same time. The pics that they have on the intro to the site are a lot more clear then the ones you'll get - they've digitized them (cleaned them up) - but yet at the same time you do see a lot of detail. 3d simply has the ultrasound waves coming in from a different direction then the regular 2d and then the computer puts them back together in the 3d form you see.

We weren't able to get a gender determination from the 20 week ultrasound, so for the wife's birthday, I bought her a 3d-4d ultrasound - more so we could find out what we're having. Those things are pretty damn cool. You can see quite a few features that of course you can't on a "regular" ultrasound. Our baby was doing *HER* best gymnast impersonation - had her feet above her head, and her arms behind her knees. The funniest part was she kept yawning - like "leave me alone, I want to sleep..." - as southsider later pointed out, my my isn't that going to be some role reversal in about 2.5 months. Oh, and did you get the part about *HER*? The nursery is at least cleaned out now. Going to paint it this week. We got the crib and dresser this weekend. Things are slowly coming together.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 02:57 PM) And while you are trying to stir counter-clockwise, Tex is stirring clockwise Hey jerk, why do *I* have to be stirring counter-clockwise?

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 02:17 PM) We will leave when the Iraqi people want us to leave. But we're the only ones who will know what they really really want. Case in point, who would have thought the true hidden desiire of the Iraqi people would be for the US to come in and create a situation where they are 64x more likely to die in an act of violence before we arrived? You're right, they'd have a much better shot of surviving if all the people had to do was bow down to Saddam and kiss his ring, or butt, depending on how you like it.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 02:30 PM) Everyone likes to think they are in Independent, and if we truly had a pile for Independents, it would make for an interesting party. However, *If* I had to place *Kapkomet* in a Dem or GOP pile, Kap would have to go in the GOP pile, just like *Texsox* be in the Dem pile. I would probably sort Bob and Jim differently. Shall we take a poll and see what everyone else thinks? I don't believe it is a stereotype, it as an opinion based on reading almost every one of Kapkomet's posts in SL&P and Filibuster. Believe it or don't, I do read your posts and try and understand and appreciate your views. Do I have to remind people just reading posts is rarely an accurate gauge on someone's real personality? Some people are gifted as great writers, some are better oraly, still others have to be seen to believe. I find it interesting that I could have many pleasant conversations with the now ex-head of the Republican Party in Hidalgo County, without the righteous indignation that follows some discussions here. We'd laugh at each party and the silly crap they try and sell to the American public. I never felt the urge to defend every little thing that a Dem did, as I sometimes do here. So real life is much different than soxtalk life. Just look at the Texas Governor's Race. I'm still backing Perry for re-election, a GOPerhead. Last I recall, you still hadn't found a candidate. I'm guessing when it is all said and done, you'll be backing Strayhorn in her Independent bid. In case people hadn't noticed, Kap has differing opinions then Bob. Kap likes to stir the pot.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 20, 2006 -> 12:29 PM) We think you are Republican because your opinions fall in line with GOP doctrine. Press, Judges, Iraq, Capital Punishment, Cheney, Dubya, National Debt, etc. But we like you anyway, despite your shortfalls Perhaps they can find a candidate from the electoral juggernaut, Arkansas to run And you've just stereotyped me. Evidently you don't read close enough.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 18, 2006 -> 09:40 PM) Well, if you can chime into this thread, so can I. I wouldn't put it past Bayh to win the nomination honestly, in sort of the way that Kerry did. If it seriously comes down to a primary based on "Electability", which was the buzzword that a large majority of the people voting for Kerry in early primaries cited in exit polls...it may well come down to Bayh versus Warner (former Virginia governor). Edwards might have a shot in this vein also, but I think being out of office since 04 and having only served 1 term in the Senate may hurt him. On the other hand, I don't think even Bayh could swing Indiana to the Dems. Usually you can tell whether the Republicans are going to win the Presidency by whether or not Indiana goes to the Repub candidate by 20% or 10%. Even though he's from Indiana, he'd have a harder task of winning his home state than Gore did in 2000. First of all, it kills me when someone thinks that we're "republicans" simply because we defend Bush from the absurdity. Second of all, if Indiana is so popular "Republican"... why did Bayh win LANDSLIDE elections as governor and senator? He will deliver Indiana to the Democrats if he runs, because he's very popular in Indiana, like it or not. I also think that is one major reason why Bayh will have a hard time winning. He's from Indiana, and the electoral doesn't matter... therefore, he's not "important" because he won't pull in electoral votes.

/waiting for the inevitable

QUOTE(minors @ Feb 19, 2006 -> 07:21 AM) Fact is Clinton screwed up and now he has the blood of 2500 people on his name Dude, whatever. It's not like everyone has a little blame to go around.

Kinky Field team... I wonder what they're doing?

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 17, 2006 -> 08:52 PM) For you moderates and Indies... Of the current plethora of potential 2008 Prez candidates, who do you like? Who do you think could win a nomination who isn't a wing nut, party favor or vote-the-card guy/gal? Who can bring some real change, and create positive compromise? I'll start by throwing a few names out there, of potential candidates from both parties whom I think have some potential... Evan Bayh (D) Bill Richardson (D) John McCain ® Mitt Romney ® I'm a little concenred with Richardson's environmental policy, but otherwise I think he's my favorite of that bunch (though he is an outside shot). Bayh is also good. McCain sometimes goes a little off the map, but I think he has the best leadership skills of all four. Romney I am not so sure on regarding some social issues. So let's kick it off. Thoughts? Bayh's got the charisma and tough talk regarding security backing him. The only thing is he pandered to his party for the SCOTUS nominations, but that won't hurt him. Richardson's kind of an enigma - my wife's grandparents are in New Mexico - they're not thrilled with him. McCain is nothing but a camera whore, IMO, but then again, at least he's not afraid to speak his mind. I am not very keen on Romney because he seems like he's a little too far right IMO.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 17, 2006 -> 05:38 PM) I am certain the Bush Administration has looked into this, and if they are comfortable, then I am. I can't believe they went into this blindly.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 17, 2006 -> 04:44 PM) An event which, according to the 911 commission, never happened. And furthermore, the Sudan certainly never held him "In custody". The Sudanese government helped him find safe transit to Afghanistan after they decided it was hurting their country having him in their borders and the Saudis refused to pardon him and accept him back. You keep bringing that up. That is bulls*** on the 911 commission's part. It's been well collaborated, and they avoided it. It may not have been 'in custody' but they had him and we could have had him. On your other post saying it is the entire government's fault, I agree.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 17, 2006 -> 06:39 PM) Harry has his in Texas, minutes later Dick starts in Wyoming, then Bush is in Tampa. coincidence? Both parties do it, I'm getting whiplash trying to catch them all. Now Rummy is getting going. Is anyone working at the White House? I'm sure they're just wanting to make sure the media is 'scooped' going into the weekend. If they all were just 'silent' the backlash would be incredible.

QUOTE(Rex Kickass @ Feb 17, 2006 -> 01:42 PM) I'll remind you of that in 2009. You know, I never EVER have heard Republicans while the last Democrat was in office og to foreign countries and slurp them like there's no tomorrow during a time of 'war'. For example, when Clinton 'attacked' Iraq, most were very supportive. The only exception about this is when he withdrew from Somalia, which IMO set the precedent for modern terrorism, because the Americans became 'cowards' at that point, and when the 'wag the dog' crap came up with the Bosina stuff. I thought that was tasteless then and I do now looking back on it. Here, though, in today's times, people on the 'left' can't wait for the next opportunity to throw stones on the glass house. It's all they do. They sit back, wait for something to pick apart, scream, b****, yell, throw two year old temper tantrums about how much our president sucks and WAH WAH WAH WAH WAH, instead of offering real alternatives to our problems of today's time. I'm going to say this again. I really don't like Bush, but I will defend assinine attacks and provide alternatives to what I think are endless, classless assults on the presidency.