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QUOTE (knightni @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 12:54 PM) Waterworld. No. I mean maybe, but I remember this straight from Dune.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 12:49 PM) Off-subject but I've been meaning to ask about your Roger Baldwin quote in your sig, IIRC he started off being a supporter of socialism, but he was a big anti-Communist later in life wasn't he? I honestly don't know. I never considered the possibility. If you can put me on to something that points to what you say, I'll delete it off my sig. I saw the quote and thought that it worth mentioning.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 12:33 PM) I know, well I think I know you well enough as a poster, but I tend to get defensive sometimes so I'm sorry if sometimes I come across as confrontational. Generally when I talk politics, I love to argue, but I have to speak directly at the person rather than around them, so I had to clear that up. I highly doubt anyone in here is trying to implicate Tex in anything, I think I started posting in here when I didn't understand why he felt he was included in the shotgun blast when he lives in West Texas and we're talking about a specific group of states, and when his reasons for voting McCain are well-known and he's stated them, but we're talking about uninformed voters. Still, after all these pages, I don't understand why he'd take it personally. Well, I was the confrontational one with my first post. But, yes, I can totally understand why Tex took it personally. Tex is not a racist by any stretch of the imagination and yet he was correct. He was getting painted with that broad brush. It was subtle, it was written between the lines, but it was there. In my opinion he had every reason to take it personally and be insulted by it.

No, I wasn't pointing at you or anyone specifically. As far as Tex goes, there my not have been a specific accusation made, but there have been generic implications made. Which, if I'm not mistaken, you took my comment in the same context that Tex has been taking the subtle implications. Though, I wasn't very subtle. Still, I can totally understand his point of view.

Sounds like this idea came right out of the novel "Dune".

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 11:48 AM) If you want to call me an idiot, then just say it. Okay, maybe I got a little harsh there. It happens in this forum quite a bit. So, I apologize to anyone that was offended by my choice of words. That being said, I just can't believe the spin that people put of things to reinforce thier own personal version of utopia. There is no utopia. It's a hard, cut throat, bitter, racist world and those are the facts. It may change eventually, but I won't see it in my lifetime.

Ok, I went through the first three pages of this thread and I just had to stop reading. First of all if you really believe that 97 f***ing % of the black voters voted for Obama because he is a democrat, and not because he's black, you are an idiot. Second, if you don't see this as a double standard you are an even bigger idiot. Third, if you really believe that the south is any more racist than the north you don't know what the hell you are talking about. Very few of you have lived in both places, and I have. It's just as bad in Chicago as it is Alabama. In fact, I'd go as far as to say that racism is worse in Chicago that is here in Paducah KY. Some of you people have this pie in sky outlook on things and it is just not realistic.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 08:50 PM) They'll lose GA. MN I just don't know - too close to call. If the Dems think they have a chance in hell at winning Georgia, they'll go all out to do so. This is not decided by any means.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 10:59 AM) Well, from my end, they get recycled if I ever use the stuff. But you'll note, I was pointing at Brita's continuing greening, rather than saying anything positive about bottled water. I can respect that, but still all those plastic bottles that end up in the landfills are petroleum based products in themselves.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2008 -> 11:07 AM) We've designed a system of justice in our country where we'd rather have 10 guilty men go free than 1 innocent man go to jail. You guys would like to take the innocent guy and feed him to the sharks, just in case. Seems pretty black and white to me. Oh, lighten up.

I think we should release every prisoner in Gitmo and close it. Just set them free. I'm thinking a big f***ing catapult pointed due east.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 03:52 PM) Going younger? Theyre always so much more money. Actually, it may just work out that way. We'll see what happens.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 17, 2008 -> 07:56 PM) Brita will finally start recycling their water filters starting in January, supposedly. Thus making them that much greener than bottled water. Bottled water is not very green. What do you think happens to all those plastic bottles and caps?

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 06:11 PM) Just for his leadership and his quotes from the World Series DVD post-game celebration alone...."SouthSide Baby!!!!!" They really proved all the doubters and haters wrong who gave up on them, and Carl was a big part of holding the clubhouse together and providing needed intensity and sometimes insanity. For all of the 2006 season, many posters pointed to him and Rowand as the reasons why the chemistry/composition of the team was so drastically different. If you missed his contributions, you just don't appreciate the game. All of the bench players, Blum, Harris, etc., played key roles during that World Series, and Ozzie's determination to give them all playing time down the stretch paid off big-time. Ah yes. The infamous "Sunday lineups" that were so roundly criticized during the season.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 11:09 PM) Rumors are the Indians want to sign J. Cruz and Jeremy Affeldt and let them fight it out for the closer's spot. Good luck, Shapiro, on that one. Although, all things considered, a better idea than having Joe Borowski as closer, bringing in Juan Rincon or starting Jason Johnson 30+ games per year. As long as the Indians are limited budgetarily, I think our main competition will remain the Twins and Tigers (if their pitching is healthy and performs up to expectations). So much for that plan. Affeldt signed with the Giants.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 10:49 AM) I will be shocked if Chris Getz is starting for us on Opening Day at 3B. Agreed. At this point, I'd think he would the third option, at best. Fields and Betemit would be above him on the depth chart.

QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Nov 16, 2008 -> 03:58 AM) Blues Brothers? That's just it. I don't know who does the version that is always played when a big sports event is occuring in Chicago. I ran across a version by John Belushi that was pretty damn good, but I don't think it's "the" one. Also versions by Clapton and Foghat. I'm just trying to pin down the definitive version.

Quick question for you guys. Who does the classic version of "Sweet Home Chicago?"

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 03:25 PM) That's because I see no lack of clarity there. I agree, that was an act of terrorism. Fair enough.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 03:20 PM) Hillary's been offered the Job Since Obama has offered the SoS position, doesn't that justify her foreign policy qualifications? That is, if you respect Obama's decisions.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 03:05 PM) Forgive me. I've seen an awful lot of generalizations worded this way, about any groups that people disagree with, in here. Its a pet peeve of mine. During the election, I tried to distinguish the difference between candidates and individuals, versus their followers or voters. But society as a whole has a bad habit of applying the behavior of the worst of a group, and applying it to the entire group. No problem. However, I do find it interesting that you focused on the word "they" instead of the word "terrorism".

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 03:07 PM) See, I completely disagree. Every politician, every one, will change their stance, at least subtly, on some issues. But I am not talking about issues here. I am talking about the behaviors and words that make a person who they are - their leadership and communicative style, if you will. Obama was remarkably consistent in this manner, IMO. Clinton was the opposite. Then we will have to agree to disagree.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 09:01 AM) I had the opposite reaction, for the most part. She showed a duplicitous quality that made me ill. It was really borderline personality disorder - she was a different person every few weeks, depending on what seemed to be working for her. If it wasn't for the gender specific references here, I would swear you were talking Obama.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 02:56 PM) They? I assume you mean the few crazies who did this. Stop trying to twist my words. That's exactly what I meant.

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