BigSqwert

DJ must have gotten an A in math.

That should be game with the way our guys are hitting tonight.

Just joining in on the action. What are Hawk and DJ's excuses for another lousy offensive performance even though the weather is warm out there?

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 05:27 PM) You are right, passions run deep on both ends. Note that I did not disparage the use of alarms, etc, in fact applauded the use of them. I was just hoping for the same level of respect for my choice to augment my security with a firearm. instead, I get condesention and poor attempts at snark. Please explain to me how owning a gun has helped you in any way. How is a potential burglar to know that you even own one?

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 04:17 PM) In my 18 years as a homeowner, I have had my garage broken into twice, and my car broken into twice, and an apparent attempt at getting into the house once, evident by the huge scapes from some sort of tool around the deadbolt. And prior to that, 2 years of apartment living had a car break in and a break in across the hall from my apartment. Wow. You must have killed a lot of burglars.

QUOTE(MHizzle85 @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 04:08 PM) Lineup: Grinderstad, CF Iguchi, 2B Thome, DH Konerko, 1B Dye, RF AJ, C Crede, 3B Mack, LF Uribe, SS Paulie needs a day off.

QUOTE(Dan @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 03:20 PM) As soon as the intruder heres the chec-chec of a buckshot being slid into the chamber, that intruder will be out of that house so quick he won't even have time to piss his pants. Seems like an unnecessary risk when there are other options. And where do you all live where there are all these intruders breaking in all the time? I've lived in some shady areas over the years and have yet to have a problem. Again, an alarm will scare off an intruder if not deter them in the first place. QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 03:22 PM) I call B.S. You rang? Oh....I thought you meant BigSqwert.

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 01:42 PM) Gun safes have combination locks. You are immediately at a disadvantage when your home is being burglarized in the middle of the night. The burglar is fully awake and in better shape to shoot a gun if they had one on them. Whereas you would be awakening from your sleep and potentially not fully aware of what is going on at that moment. I'd feel much better knowing that the second my door is opened or window is broken an ear piercing siren will go off and the alarm company is notified rather than shuffling around in the dark trying to open up a combination lock while half asleep. QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 01:42 PM) It is established fact that the police do not have responsibility to protect individual citizens or their property. I posted one case and have read dozens of others that reaffirm this. An alarm will scare away an intruder 99.99999% of the time. No gun needed. QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 01:42 PM) It isn't just about murder. If you can stop the petty burglar and hold him until police arrive, you've removed another scumbag from the streets. You've been watching too many Dirty Harry movies. It's obvious you have a desire to become some type of vigilante. I'll let the police do their job.

I thought that Grindhouse would have been better if they decided to show Death Proof first. The pacing would have been better. After watching non-stop action in Planet Terror it was a drag to immediately go into a dialog driven first half of Death Proof. I really loved the awful narrator/voiceover for the Thanksgiving trailer. Could the guy seem less interested?

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 12:17 PM) Keep your gun locked up and next to your bed. You hear someone breaking in, quietly and quickly unlock the safe. Its not like the intruder is going to charge into the bedroom first. They're probably going to root around the living room and other areas for electronics and other valuables and avoid people. A lock isn't that complicated to open, its not like putting in nuclear launch codes. Where would you keep the key to the lock? If it's close to the locked gun doesn't that defeat the purpose of having it locked away since it might be easy for kids to get into it? I sleep peacefully each night knowing that the doors are dead-bolted and the alarm is activated. The alarm will sound immediately when either entrance is opened (and it is very loud) and the alarm company is immediately notified. If for some reason an intruder were to open the door and the alarm went off I highly doubt they would run into the house trying to kill people in the house. More likely they would run away since the neighbors downstairs would also hear the alarm (we live in a 3 flat) and the police would be on their way. In this scenario there is no risk of someone getting killed on accident (i.e., someone coming home and forgetting to deactivate the alarm or a kid finding the gun and accidentally killing themselves). Works for me and doesn't involve violence. EDIT: Would be interesting to see if there are stats out there that show the percentage of homes with fully functioning alarm systems that have had inhabitants murdered by a burglar or crazed gunman. I can't imagine it's high.

He enjoyed 4/20 more than most.

QUOTE(Balance @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 11:22 AM) I worry about the Sox taking KC lightly. After last year, they darn well better not. KC is pesky. They just took 2 of 3 from the 1st place Twins. And hopefully we pitch around Sweeney in clutch late inning situations.

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Apr 23, 2007 -> 11:17 AM) Going to have to find new excuses for those hitting under .200 I hope Hawk doesn't use the "sometimes you just need to tip your cap" excuse.

Someone who could beat you down without even needing a poorly fashioned cane.

The Sox are still 30th in batting average at .224.

Weather will be in the 70s at game time.

This one leaves a bad taste in my mouth. We had it wrapped up and blew it.

f***

He's going to wind up walking in the winning run at this rate.

Just walk him now and set up the DP.

Right down the middle for a ball.

He walks him we lose.

PK having an atrocious season so far.

It can get worse DJ. He can be 0 for 6.

Rangers got raped in that trade IMO.