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QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 10:13 AM) But I also think that some things he did will be much more understood with time. You're right. In 20 years we'll realize that the unfathomable instability in the middle east (because right now it's slightly fathomable) was triggered by his idea to start a war against a sovereign nation.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 06:50 PM) Nobody is trying to be against and afraid of Christianity nor its crazies. I just feel like faith and the Church is very out of place in an event where a Federal official who represents all races, creeds and religions is being sworn in. I mean, isnt it a BIT weird that there was almost a mini religious service right before a civic ceremony was held? It just doesnt belong there. I just read this on the Trib online... LINK

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 01:16 AM) dave is always the best part for me. Indeed. I like that you only get him sporadically.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 10:09 AM) I also find that every trainer at my gym is hilariously overweight. Why would I take your advice when its clear you have no idea what a diet and workout routine should be anyway. ^^^^

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 09:58 AM) Yep, I don't think I've anticipated the opening of a TV show season as much as this one. So many questions still to be answered. Like how can Hurly still be massively overweight while living on a deserted island.

Satellite image of yesterday's crowd. The people really do look like ants.

Way to go out on a limb Rock.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 09:30 AM) Regardless of your religious beliefs or lack thereof, I can't believe people would actually equate santa claus with major religions in terms of personal values or faith. I would equate it to the dogma and mythological storytelling of religion. Not to personal values and/or faith in a higher being.

if this religious debate is going to continue it should be in a separate thread.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 02:54 PM) Faith is difficult for some people. They feel threatened and prefer to mock. Nice try.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 07:06 PM) Why is it hard to understand the point? I understand the point but find it unnecessary and not inclusive.

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QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 06:59 PM) America is a Christian-founded country. America was founded on people fleeing from religious persecution.

QUOTE (knightni @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 06:52 PM) Hey, I support Christian moral principles for the most part, and even I thought that it was contrived and way too long. Two-thirds of the way into his "prayer", I got frustrated with his droning and went "Oh my GOD!" It got ridiculous after awhile. I just don't understand what any of it had to do with a secular event.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 06:43 PM) I'm not saying this is representative of everyone, not even the majority, but there is a huge amount of the population that do believe this, again from 5-9%. Watch out Nate Silver!

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 04:37 PM) Then there's the actors and actresses, guys like Jay-Z, Nas, and Beyonce who are registered Republicans, supported Bush(Beyonce even performed in 2004 for him), and yet they are Obama this and Obama that because he's black and because he's going to change the country completely. You do realize people can choose a Democratic President in one election and vote for the Republican the next time and vice versa? There were quite a few socially conservative Democrats that voted for Reagan.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 04:34 PM) Terrible. Doesn't even look like Obama. For real. QUOTE (mr_genius @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 04:34 PM) If it did maybe I would buy one. I still wouldn't.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 04:17 PM) I never said I was even talking about anybody on this board when I posted that. I said in general, and meant it. This board is usually a rational place politically, with only a few exceptions on both sides. If Obama supporters were like most people around here, I wouldn't have a problem with them. But they're not. Perhaps if i sent you one of these you'd change your views.

QUOTE (nitetrain8601 @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 04:28 PM) Yes Obama and Senate can. No you can't though. So you're relying on the government to do everything for you?

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QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 03:25 PM) LOL. I've always heard that you should allow 48 hours of rest before hitting the same muscle group again, but like I said, if you get results, more power to you. I don't do any power lifting anymore. It's mostly toning.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 03:59 PM) Obama's general supporters are so stupid, so obnoxious, ... Thanks! You have a way with words.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 02:50 PM) Waaaaaaah. Prayer! OMG! It's the choice of the people running the ceremonies. Who cares what they do? You're right. Maybe they can incorporate other mythical figures like Santa Claus and the Tooth Fairy.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 02:44 PM) Wow. People can't give anything a rest, can they? If they did a 15 minute Muslim or Hindi ritual I could only imagine the posts I'd be seeing here right now.