mr_genius

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 07:46 AM) Brady will fall back with Illinoisans see what he's stood for previously. I actually researched the GOP candidates because I voted in the GOP primary, and Brady scares me a bit. He's extreme by national standards, and more so for Illinois. Quinn would have to really, really, really step in the s*** between now and November to lose to Brady. Oh, I think Quinn can lose. If it's a 'cut spending' vs 'more taxes' choice, 'cut spending' will likely win. I expect the election to be all about the economy and financial issues, not social issues.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 04:22 PM) Not sure how you get an absolute extremist right winder elected as Governor in a dark blue state, no matter how messed up the government has been in it. What has he done/said that is extremist? I did a quick search and all I can find is basically that he is form downstate and he wants to cut spending 10% across the board.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 08:54 PM) Quinn kept the nomination, no? oh yea

QUOTE (whitesoxfan101 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 04:22 PM) Bill Brady is the official GOP nominee for governor in Illinois. I firmly expect another term of Democratic control in Executive Mansion with that in mind. Not sure how you get an absolute extremist right winder elected as Governor in a dark blue state, no matter how messed up the government has been in it. I really have no use for either candidate, but this is Illinois, so having 2 crappy choices for a political vote isn't a surprise. who is the Dem? i haven't been paying attention to politics lately.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 5, 2010 -> 10:35 AM) Can Texas just secede already? No one will miss them. LINK whoa. that is crazy

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 3, 2010 -> 08:15 AM) So all this, because he didn't like a tax loophole about whether a specific pulp by-product of paper companies was an alternative fuel or not. And he still failed. Get that last bribe money and likely a high paying lobby job on the way out.

QUOTE (Flash Tizzle @ Feb 28, 2010 -> 02:16 PM) Every year a trooper has to pass a physical agility test; if they fail, they're given an opportunity to test again within a certain amount of time. Fail for a third time, the trooper risks being fired. You'll never hear the day CPD does any of the preceding points. 90% of Chicago cops can't run up a single flight of stairs without stopping to take a break. now imagine if they had to take an agility test. lol

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/finance...rgan-chief.html of course

the tsunami was a total bust

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 25, 2010 -> 10:15 AM) The Sunlight foundation is streaming the summit. And they're using modern technology to display, ever time a person speaks, the campaign contributions they've receivedf from the Health Care industry. nice

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Feb 24, 2010 -> 11:32 AM) Still trying to figure out why he's so widely respected on this forum. LINK McCain is clueless (obviously)

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Feb 23, 2010 -> 08:57 AM) This is a far more "sane" way of handling issue then flying a plane into a building. yea, but that's not saying much.

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Feb 23, 2010 -> 08:37 AM) If you arent really, really good at math and mathematical theory you probably shouldnt consider the actuarial field too seriously. I think you are definitely giving some good advice here. I know of a number of people that have math degrees and fail some of the more advanced actuarial exams repeatedly.

QUOTE (Markbilliards @ Feb 23, 2010 -> 12:05 AM) Is anyone on Soxtalk an actuary? I've been keeping my eyes open for a career change, and I've run across the idea of being an actuary. From what I'm reading, it appears to be a career for very smart individuals. I've always considered myself to be the type of person who can really do and learn anything when I really try to apply myself to it, but I've never been the smartest kid in the class either. I don't consider myself below average, but would you say that if I'm not a top of the line thinker to begin with, that I should forget about this career? I have no background in Math or stats, so I'd be starting from scratch. If anyone on here is an actuary, let me know, I've got a lot of questions. You have a lot of work ahead of you if you wish to be an actuary. First, most actuaries have a degree in mathematics (or possibly computer science). Many have a masters in Actuarial sciences.. Another big thing for being an actuary is passing the tests. From my experience, working within actuarial and statistical divisions, it is going to be very difficult for you to get that first job without a mathematics degree, or an internship to start off. But if you can pull it off, you will be making some decent money.

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 21, 2010 -> 11:24 AM) Kind of like all the GOP Hillary posts that could be a good comparison, except for the glaring difference that no one posts about Hillary Clinton. haha.

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 21, 2010 -> 10:24 AM) So they are polling the 1% of hardliners and activists? Seems like it will be the common, populist candidate that emerges once the "only pay attention when ads are running on TV" vote. correct, it's just a CPAC (which is mainly going to be activists and hardliners) strawpoll, but it is supposedly somewhat of a 'bellwether' for the GOP. The CPAC crowd is one in which Palin should poll strongly. And yes, I'm sure there will be large voter blocks voting based on TV ads and celebrity just like in 2008 when Obama won. and anyways, no one is going to stop you guys from obsessing over Palin. The funny thing is that like 99% of the Palin posts are from you guys. lol

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 21, 2010 -> 08:40 AM) But I thought it was Republicans that go to those tea party events. I think Republicans do go to those events, but more of the Ron Paul wing of the GOP. I don't think anyone is going to beat Ron Paul in a vote at a tea party protest lol. CPAC is a little bit different, Mitt Romney won the past 3 votes I believe, with McCain in second last year. If anything, Palin should win or at least be very competitive in a CPAC poll. She wasn't even close to winning. But anyways, I don't think Ron Paul or Palin have a chance at the GOP nomination. Ron Paul just has followers that will go out of their way to vote in every straw poll, internet poll, whatever.

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 21, 2010 -> 08:27 AM) The tea party regulars love her on the circuit. Maybe they were not polled. And as soon as Perry announces, all that will change. CPAC allows anyone in attendance to vote in the strawpoll. Palin is more of a dumbass celebrity than anything else. Which does explain the Dems obsession, they love to read about celebrities and follow every thing they do.

CPAC straw poll results. 31% - Ron Paul 22% - Mitt Romney 7% - Sarah Palin 6% - Tim Pawlenty per FOX

QUOTE (Tex @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 06:48 AM) "I can drink 12 of these (holds up beer) and not even feel it" maybe he should move up to moonshine.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Feb 20, 2010 -> 08:11 AM) US Reaction To 9-11 Made Simple: looks staged too JUST LIKE 9-11! inside job!!!

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 19, 2010 -> 07:47 AM) um, what? I never said the Dems would lower spending. I think you'd have to be delusional to think that EITHER party takes fiscal responsibility very seriously right now. What I'm saying is, since both parties are just going to spend away anyway, that makes me look at other issues for my decision-making. The problem, spending-wise, isn't one party or the other anymore - its what BODY we're discussing. Its Congress, its rules, the way it functions, etc. Obama AND Bush have tried various things to control it, to little or no avail. Its about Congress. agree

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 08:59 PM) you mean the Detroit Underwear Bomber? i believe the correct term is 'Detroit Diaper Bomber'

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:37 PM) The bursting of an $8 trillion housing bubble. and what better way to counter that than create an unsustainable government spending bubble

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 18, 2010 -> 06:36 PM) LOL what tripled it? nice job. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20100201/ap_on_bi_ge/us_budget but hey, it is a record!