BigSqwert

How appropriate that you posted this.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Aug 15, 2007 -> 01:04 PM) Glenn Greenwald @ Salon.com absolutely demolished it here. Good read. Thanks for the link.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 15, 2007 -> 11:11 AM) Two things: Seeing as how the military is controlled by the executive branch, why is this a surprise? But then again, you all want to say that the "good news" is a lie anyway... this is nothing but trying to spin anything positive into a negative before it even happens. And two, even the left is saying that there is "signficant progress" on the ground over there. Again, this is spin to nullify any "good news". Let's face it. If we get favorable results, the Democratic party loses. And also, as usual, the economy has to go in the s***ter for the Democrats to win - hence the seizing of the housing market - OH OH OH OH OH we NEED A gov't BAILOUT! It all goes back to the need to bail out stupid people who *GASP* didn't know their rates were going to go UP! Please. Please Kap. When you keep reading stories like this (LINK) is there really any true progress? Lets face it, the country of Iraq is in chaos. They barely have running water and electricity. Garbage is rarely picked up. We are decades away from having that country remotely resemble a modern day western democracy.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 15, 2007 -> 09:29 AM) Just one note, to those considering it: its only effective if they know its happening. That means that if you do it on your own... write them a letter as well. If they get enough letters, and/or if some large scale media-covered boycott occurs, then they might take action. I highly recommend doing that. Whenever I avoid a company I will make sure to write them so that they know why.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Aug 14, 2007 -> 12:16 PM) You know I feel the same way, but I just get so annoyed when I see a post about how since the Sox haven't made the playoffs in two years, and they blame the HR because that has always been the Sox strength. I really believe some people think you could win 130 games if you had 9 Placido Polanco's, and that just wouldn't be the case. 9 Placido Polancos? That's like a new solar system on the diamond with the size of his head.

QUOTE(WHITESOXRANDY @ Aug 14, 2007 -> 11:04 AM) If the Sox can't afford 2 Major League outfielders, they should be contracted. LOL There is some truth to that.

This is some amazing footage of Cheney in 1994 talking about Iraq. http://www.infowars.com/articles/iraq/chen...on_quagmire.htm

QUOTE(Steff @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 04:13 PM) You went to Texas in August...? Willingly? If so, you're the crazy one. I can't help where my work sends me.

What is the deal with Texans? Are you from outer space or half lizard? My skin almost melted off as I dropped off my rental car at DFW.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 03:08 PM) Yeah, because we don't know that already, bacon boy. Did the 20' x 45' "Kucinich 2008" banner on the side of my condo give it away?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 02:35 PM) Yea... would it be better to do a compare/contrast or just a straight "impressions" of a Dem site and a GOP site a week (with the stances they are taking...). At least this way, maybe we can all really read up on the stances of folks (unless they don't stand for anything, like Obama... ) I'd be all for it. Then everyone will know how much I love Kucinich.

I found this to be quite a funny user comment from the Trib:

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:24 AM) This alone would put me out of business. It is not the job of business to provide insurance to its employees. It is a bebefit, offered by some, to try and obtain the better employees. Why is it some kind of f***ing obligation that businesses need to provide, or pay, for this? Get out of my wallet. Perhaps you didn't read the last statement you quoted: Small employers that meet certain revenue thresholds will be exempt.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:19 AM) So? What does it say? Seriously, I could have wrote the same s***, if my inclanation was to set up a governmental entity for health care. It's NOT anything new, innovative, different, or anything that should set him apart as a leader of our country. Everyone blah blah blah blah blah... whatever. It's not anything that differentiates him from any other candidate. I highly doubt you actually read his plan on all the key issues on his website like you claim you did. He actually has original ideas in there even though, according to you, he has no stance on anything at all.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:07 AM) and who is responsible for congresses approval rating? Way to change the subject.

Source: www.barackobama.com And this is just for one issue, health care:

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:04 AM) For the record, I NEVER watch Fox. Second, seriously, he doesn't have any substance at all. I've read his website. He doesn't stand for anything, and that's by design, which makes it stink even more. I really find that hard to believe. I don't recall him stating "I stand for nothing".

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 09:42 AM) Karl Rove = Ozzie Guillen. Karl Rove = Overrated. I don't agree that he is/was a genius. He played a big part of shaping the country's discourse after 9/11, when Bush had an unheard of 91% approval rating. Bush is now at 28%. What a disaster this administration has become.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 10:00 AM) Obama... this man just likes to hear himself talk, and he has ZERO substance to him. New attitude? Fine. But he's not a president. Not sure why all the hatred for him. Perhaps you should try listening to him to see what he is offering up. And I don't mean reading about him on foxnews.com.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 13, 2007 -> 07:30 AM) I'm sure this is a "shallow" victory to you Democrats out there. I've already seen one blog that said the only reason this is happening is for him to avoid some sort of trial. OH THE CONSPIRACY! OH OH OHHHHH... He's gone. Now let it go. You're the one ranting and raving so I'm not sure who you're telling to "let it go".

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Aug 10, 2007 -> 02:38 PM) That was the one I was originally thinking of. I'm not the one planning it, but the guy who is has never done it before. we're getting two topless waitresses for $75 an hour each, but I don't know what they'll do nor do I know anything about the music. So I'm taking the safe route by bringing my Ipod and looking for another stripper that isn't advertised as "topless waitress." I hope your guy did his homework. I hired 2 topless waitresses for a bachelor party and they did exactly that....waited on us while being topless. They went around and gave guys beers and cocktails. I also hired a couple of actual strippers who performed a show.

I may have to go see this. http://tinyurl.com/2sj5c4 The trailer is worth taking a peak at also.

Bruce Levine is reporting that Hendry is offering a used copy of the hit movie Gigli for Pods. Lets do this Kenny!

QUOTE(mr_genius @ Apr 26, 2007 -> 05:48 PM) The economy is really strong right now. It should be getting more press. What was that?

If this went through he would probably pull a groin driving over to Wrigley for his first game.