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QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Dec 2, 2009 -> 10:42 AM) Seriously? They harbored and protected al Qaeda and odds are that relationship was not going to end. Almost all of the 9/11 attackers were Saudis.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Dec 2, 2009 -> 10:20 AM) It seems pretty obvious to me, further squeeze the Taliban into disorganization, Why are we at war with them? They never attacked us. QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Dec 2, 2009 -> 10:20 AM) further squeeze Al-Qaeda out of the region, All 5 of them? QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Dec 2, 2009 -> 10:20 AM) help Pakistan get the breathing room it needs to build its stability, By working with it's corrupt government and tribal warlords? QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Dec 2, 2009 -> 10:20 AM) and to provide Afghanis with tools necessary to build their own country from the ground up. See previous response.

Matthews is an idiot.

via Digby's blog

The only gifts for a wife should come from www.victoriassecret.com

I demanded Ted Lange.

Now all we need is Milton Bradley to cancel him out.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Dec 1, 2009 -> 02:27 PM) I'm looking at a 2009 or maybe 2010 Ford Escape *awaits response from NorthsideSox72*

Complete blood transfusion should do the trick.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Dec 1, 2009 -> 01:42 PM) I think it's an elevated version of that. I mean, the staff the way it is now gives us one side of the ball where we can be championship level....and then the offense, which is an x-factor. The moves we're making now are: "a few guys pan out and we can win a playoff series or more, otherwise wait til '11" They couldve not gotten Rios and went for it this offseason. But then what if you miss out on Holliday? You overpay for Bay? It's a weak FA crop. I disagree. Based on current economics and what's available out there KW is building a championship caliber team for 2010. It's not every year where you have a rotation like this. Would be a shame to put it to waste.

QUOTE (Princess Dye @ Dec 1, 2009 -> 01:34 PM) But with Peavy in place I think they're seeing '10 as a maybe-we'll-contend year...with '11 as an aim-at-contention year. I kept being told that all the moves we made last year were for 2010 and if we happened to win the division in 2009 that was supposed to be gravy. Now we're pushing it another year?

I like this post in today's Sullivan blog regarding the politics of climate change.

It's obviously clear that there was absolutely no fact checking done on her book prior to publishing.

Watched Precious and Ballast over the last couple days. Both very good films.

QUOTE (SouthsideDon48 @ Nov 26, 2009 -> 01:35 PM) I like this signing, I think this is a great low-risk/high reward situation. I understand why this is low risk but why does everyone consider it high reward? He hasn't been a good player in years.

Watched it last night. Highly recommended.

Just got it in the mail from netflix.

I just hate giving Ozzie another opportunity to play a guy way more than he deserves to be out there. Think Mackowiak, Pods, and Wise in CF.

BDK you need to source your copy and paste job.

Yeah, "Mac Bangs Dennis' Mom" is probably my favorite.

"We did not have a terrorist attack on our country during President Bush's term" - Dana Perino

What is the obsession with bacon over the last year or so? From what I remember it's been around forever. Must be some hipster thing like PBR.

Fox has an interesting take on how pie charts work.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 24, 2009 -> 03:52 PM) Garcia = 5. Peavy Perfect Game Floyd D1 Which of those 4 do you think is a weak point, such that you're only giving us 3 starters? Yeah, i could see any of them having issues, but on paper, that's as good as anyone in the league has. qwerty was right. I meant one ace (Peavy) and 3 good starters (perfect game, Floyd and D1).

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 24, 2009 -> 03:45 PM) You and I disagree greatly about the definition of the number "3". You think Garcia will be a good starter? He hasn't pitched a full season in quite some time.