QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 11:29 AM)
I wasn't on this board for the Vazquez trade, what was the reaction like?
Several people developed explosive diarrhea.
Terrorists are going to be around indefinitely. If we "solve" Afghanistan they'll take root elsewhere. We simply can't invade every 3rd world country when we find out that terrorist cells are within their borders.
QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 09:44 AM)
about 3000 American's died on American soil because we ignored the mess there for so long. Not having thousands of American's die in the future to me is the very definition of "something to gain".
Again. Read the article.
QUOTE (lostfan @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 09:36 AM)
I alternate between thinking the whole thing is a waste of time and thinking it's just a big s*** sandwich we have to chew and swallow.
Countless empires have failed there in the past. This won't be any different.
QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 09:29 AM)
Santana has given up 5 runs or more in 8 of his 12 starts this year, including his 1 IP, 7 ER gem against us earlier this year. Lets get to him early, give Danks a nice lead and cruise to the sweep!!!
Everything is pointing to a win which means we'll probably lose.
QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 6, 2009 -> 09:17 AM)
Unanswered? After 9-11?
Read the whole article.
IMO there is nothing to gain by staying there but everyone knows I'm the hippie weirdo pacifist.