YASNY

Ozzie's dumb like a fox.

So devious! I like it.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 10:42 AM) Good point, and it goes along with my statement that a truly nuetral press will look liberal to the conservatives and conservative to the liberals. The media isn't anymore left or right leaning that it ever was, it still strives for the center, but conservatives want a program that reflects their exact views, which are well off conservative. I agree with this part of that sentence, as the msm has been well left of center for at least 30 years. And no, I don't think it even pretends to strive for center.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 09:09 AM) From the looks of it, it now looks if Ozzie keeps a second lefty, which there is a really good chance he will do so, that we are looking at two roster spots for the last three guys. To me it look like it will come down to Jeff Bajenaru, Joe Borchard, and Ross Gload for those few spots. I am curious as to who people think will be the last two guys on, or even if people think that Neal Cotts will be our only lefty out of the pen, and all three will make it... Opinions please. Well, to answer your question, I think it will be the best pitcher available, whether or not it's Baj and then Borchard. I hope Baj gets a fair shot and I'm pulling for him to make it. As for Gload, I just don't think he fits on this team. I think they'll value Borchard's solid but unremarkable defense over Gload's bat.

LMAO, but you had to know where that was heading.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 09:48 AM) To be honest, for me it falls under the common sense bracket. Part of it is probably that I'm so close in age to the students--but really unless it's an honest to goodness emergency I would never think of calling any of my professors at home. I've had students find my number to call and tell me they got in a car accident or some other big thing. And that's fine. I will gladly talk to you then and make arrangements. But I would never call my boss at home to ask a if I should still come in at the usual time the next day. That's really all that bothers me, if you're going to call me on my time at least make sure it's for a good reason. Common sense seems to become more uncommon daily.

This is filibuster material?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 10:14 AM) You would think as biased as the media is, liberals could just go to any mainstream media site and there it is . . . As I said, leftwing websites.

Northside, I wanted to add ... You mentioned in the post of yours that I responded to by awnswering your questions, that you consider yourself a centrist but here in Soxtalk you seem to land on the left side of center more often than not. I agree with that statement, as you do. I'll also point out that your approach to these issues, regardless of where you land, is not based on any agenda other than what in your opinion is for the good of the nation and the world. You are willing to look at and listen to both sides of an issue without party affiliation guiding your opinions and conclusions. You, personally, have done more to pull me back to toward center than Balta, Flaxx, Sqwert and RexK have done combined. In fact, they push me away from center with their methods. I'm not stating this as a dig at any of these guys, but I'm stating it as truth.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 08:42 AM) YASNY, you raise some great points. But let me take it one step further. Let's go back to 1994. What was the "Contract with America?" I mean, really, what was it? It was a response to 1992 when Ross Perot scared the crap out of the 'politics as usual' crowd, and the "Contract with America" was a smoke and mirrors way to say "you don't need those third party people, WE can do it for you". That allowed for the two parties that exist today to gain a stanglehold on the system and shut out any chance for a really well planned third party candidacy. I think that has bred some 'hate' from both sides of the political spectrum because there's not as much room for 'centerism'. Each side must cater to the fringes of their party to get elected. Furthermore, when you look at our government today, it's FULL of POLITICIANS. America today needs real STATESMEN, you know, the ones that will stand up and solve problems, not politicize every issue so that they get re-elected the next term. We need true representation, not beurocracy. Our government has really turned away from this and it's become politicians looking for opportunities on both sides of the aisle. What happens if the Democrats gain control of Congress this election? The real answer? Absolutely NOTHING. It will be all the same crap. What happens if the Democrats gain the White House in 2008? Absolutely NOTHING. It will be all the same crap. The issues will be different, but at the end of it all, nothing will change. And because of the cycle we're on, and the power structure in place, 15 years from now, if people are sick today of the Republicans and sweep them out of power, the Democrats will get swept out of power the same way. It's all a bunch of whiney crap from both sides of the aisle. At the end of the day, though, it's a government of politicians, not a government for the people. That's why I'm ashamed of our American government today. The people have lost the power. I wholeheartedly agree with you.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 24, 2006 -> 09:05 AM) And I appreciate your answer. You make some very good points. I agreed with you on those polls. If I didn't post a reply to Sqwert about the death penalty poll, it wasn't because i agreed with it - I just didn't feel it necessary to respond. Its also true that both sides will take an argument and twist it, and manipulate it. And finally, I do think that the Dems have spent a lot of time and energy bashing Bush. And for good or for bad, contrary to what many GOP'ers here seem to think, it has worked. The polls show it. Also, I agree that the Dems seem to not understand how the GOP has gotten such strong control of the government (my answer: combination of excellent marketing and the happenstance of global events). But I disagree on two points. For one, I don't think the Dems are catering to the far left. I think the pendulum is currently well right of center in this country, and the Dems are trying to stay put. That is why it appears this way (Rex pointed this out in the Indie thread). Second, I think it is untrue to say that all the Dems on this board do is Bush bash. I really only see one or two posters who do that. I see quite a few "lefties" disagreeing with Bush, but doing it with well-supported, logical points. On the points with which you disagree, I'll agree the pendulum is well right of center and I agree the Dems are trying to stay put. But, in my opinion, staying put is a continuation of catering to the left. Even the Soxtalk democrats argue that the party has to remain true to their base. Well, their base is and has been the far left. However, that's been a losing proposition for them. So, the only thing they have going for is ... the second point .. Bush bashing. There are some liberals here at Soxtalk that will grudgingly acknowledge agreement with Bush on an occasional issue, but those people and those issues are few and far between. As for the well supported points, they are usually supported with drivel from leftwing websites. As has been proven, they will even go so far as to dismiss something that disagrees with their viewpoint as irrelevent, then use the same source and means of gathering data to further their cause when the results are 'on target' for them.

Hickory smoked BBQ pork shoulder is a favorite around here for gatherings of any and all kinds. Several eateries sell the BBQ'ed meat by the pound or sandwich. As far as I know, it is unique to this area of western Kentucky. It's damn good stuff too.

Like A Rolling Stone - Bob Dylan vs. A Day In The Life - The Beatles

QUOTE(Reddy @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 01:14 PM) it's true, all you conservatives have to do is just wait it out. pretty soon you'll be the only ones left. then who would you argue with? Cub fans.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 04:46 PM) Have you actually read the posts in this thread, or do you just read the first sentences and dismiss anyone upset at the deal? Because a number of people here have made specific, valid points of criticism, not just gotten upset because it was the UAE. Why can't the right-wingers actually defend this action, or any other action by the administration? Why is it that every time someone points out a mistake he has (or may have) made, the right-wingers react by saying "all you do is b****"? You ask for substantive arguments - and they are all over this thread. And yet your post lacks that entirely. And the idea that anyone, GOP, Dem or indie has run out of things to be upset about is a joke, right? This administration provides enough material weekly that even the moderates/indies on the board like me have a constant flow of things to complain about (with eyes wide open). If you doubt that, check the poll numbers. The are quite a few on the other side that come in here and all they do is Bush bash. You can take the time to post a substantiative arguement and they'll twist it, change the subject or ignore it. In fact, the whole Democrat agenda is to Bush bash. Why is it so hard to understand that when we see that garbage, day in day out, here and in the media, that we get fed up enough to respond to it with disdain? Prime example was with the MSNBC polls posted and discussed here. I post one that shows a clear majority in favor of capital punishment and a liberal swarm dismiss it as irrelevent. The BigSquirt finds one that shows a vast majority are against this UAE deal, and all of a sudden it's revelent enough to post. Squirt's poll sat out there for hours without a hint of relevence questioning. Where were all those people that dismissed mine. Same type of poll, same source, yet no objections whatsoever until I mentioned the previous poll. That's the rules they play by. If it fits our agenda it's relevent, if not it isn't. And it happens over and over again around here. I keep saying to these people that I could swung over to their side and some issues, but not when the main agenda is to bash Bush. That's all the Democrats have done since 2000 and they still haven't a clue as to why the Repblicans control the executive and legislative branches of government and well on their way to controlling the judicial branch. The Democratic party and their catering to the extreme left have no one to blame but themselves. You asked. There's my answer.

Actually, I hope the Democrats gain a majority in at least one of the houses of congress.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 01:28 PM) I love AJ, it still confuses me to how Twins fans could love him, sox fans love him, and Giants fans hated him, yet love Barry Bonds. Their are a lot strange people out in San Francisco.

The way I see this, I just don't see where Gload is a fit with particular team. Gload's a good stick, no doubt. But with Konerko, Thome and Mackowiak, we don't need another 1B. Gload's OF play leaves a lot to be desired, like never seeing him out there again. I'm not basing that on one error against the Cubs, but from watching play flyballs in general back in '04. Due to his arm injury last year, he didn't get any OF time in Charlotte, so logic states he'd have to be just as bad, if not worse, now. I'm not in love with Borchard, but he is a better fit for this team right now. He can play a decent OF at any of the 3 positions and he would still be a threat off the bench to jack one out of the park, which any opposing manager would have to take into consideration when deciding on pitching changes. Of course, all of the above can change depending on what happens in ST. Grieve may surprise and come out at the top of the pack, but I doubt it.

QUOTE(AbeFroman @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 11:40 AM) I know this is probably true, but it scares the hell out of me whenever anyone says anything like this. I hate giving them bulletin board material. I want Buerhle to have the best chance possible to extend our streak of days in first place when game 1 comes around As long as we are in first after game 162, I'm cool with it.

If liberals keep having abortions and conservatives keep having babies, this problem will just go away.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 10:41 AM) Nope, only making campaign contributions. I'm thinking of running for Mayor of SoxTalk, by the way. . . I'm outta here!

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 10:39 AM) POPCORN!!! Here's a link to an annoying MIDI file of the first line to jog your memory. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/3...corn_Melody.mp3 It's sad to say, but I didn't need that link to remember the song.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 23, 2006 -> 10:21 AM) No need, YAS, we are the Party of Inclusiveness! Welcome aboard! As long as voting along party lines is not a requirement.

Very creative. But, I haven't heard from the ACLU on this yet, so I don't know what to think of it's merits.

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