mr_genius

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 23, 2009 -> 06:42 PM) I'm pretty sure that was heavy sarcasm? no sarcasm involved

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 23, 2009 -> 05:38 PM) I'm starting to think he is clinically narcissistic. He needs mental help. But would you listen to his radio show on WGN?

Uh oh, Obama regime kills 18 in pakistan. http://apnews.myway.com/article/20090123/D95T436O0.html warmonger Obama. no blood for oil!

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 23, 2009 -> 02:31 PM) I'm honestly starting to like this guy. How can you not? totally. even his much maligned haircut looks badass when he is giving these crazy press conferences.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 23, 2009 -> 09:44 AM) 24 hour cable news will be the death of journalism in this country. It's basically on its death bed and cable news had little to do with its cancerous demise.

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Jan 22, 2009 -> 10:50 AM) Garrison Keillor writes: One simply wanted to be present. Freezing cold or not, a crowd of 2 million, whatever—solemn warnings about tight security, long lines, traffic jams, cell phones not working. In the end, one wanted to be there on the Mall before the Capitol on Tuesday at noon amid the jubilant throng and see the man take the oath of office—our first genuine author-president. the Obama coverage is getting so bad. I mean the media has been in the tank for the guy the whole time, but it has currently reached joke status.

i wonder if you can even get those cars repaired correctly after a slight crash. looks like a small collision completely trash it. still a cool car though.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 22, 2009 -> 03:19 PM) Disagree, and the rules are definitely meaningful. They are specific, and will keep certain people away. Whats the difference if he funnels federal money to and gives favorable legislation to special intersts that don't direcly work for him? it's still a bribe-return system. A lobbyist for a certain industry doesn't need to work for Obama to get their way; they just need to bring their checkbook. of course this goes for everyone in congress too. i'm not just trying to pick on Obama

The truth is this whole rule Obama put in place is smoke and mirrors. He still took a lot of bribe money and will continue to do so. Just because the people he owes aren't directly working for him means nothing, he will still be paying back mucho bribes. sorry to burst anyone’s bubble, but Obama is as sold out to lobbyist and special interest money as most every Washington politician.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Jan 22, 2009 -> 07:28 AM) Interesting. Forced, free labor to jump start a career called internship = good Forced, free labor for the money to attend college called community service = bad /carry on lul free? i got paid for my internship while in college, but i'm the best. internships are good for a number of engineering students.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 06:54 PM) Good. She was, you know, an absolute joke.

not sure this has been mentioned. Obama took the oath of office again today. just to make sure it was all done correctly

I completely agree on the topic of internships. Not only are they a valuable learning experience, but they can be very important for post graduation job prospects.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 09:51 AM) Satellite image of yesterday's crowd. The people really do look like ants. i saw those on CNN yesterday and was thinking the same thing. then the CNN guy was like "Kind of looks like ants going to a sugar cube"

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 03:45 PM) Funny thing about that... I work in financial technology, and have managed a fair number of tech professionals. And I can tell you without a doubt, that even for people in a highly technically specialized field, the success rates are much higher for those who can communicate effectively and think dynamically outside the world of bits and bytes. Its just much harder to get a job, keep a job, and advance, if you are a purely technical person who lacks people skills and some level of emotional intelligence. That doesn't mean that taking a few gen ed classes in college will solve that issue, but it does make for a more well-rounded and world-savvy person (unless the school and classes are of very poor quality), and that definitely ties out to those necessary non-technical skills. That’s true, and I have been working successfully in high levels of technology for 10 + years so I don't really need a lecture on this. The truth is a lot of these classes aren't geared towards critical thinking, rather agreeing with a professor’s opinion on a subject. I really don't have a problem with students having to take before mentioned classes; I was just giving a different perspective. Writing and communication is very important to most any professional; this is without question. I enjoyed my English classes very much in college, learning to write a well thought out essay and such is key. I even liked speech class.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jan 21, 2009 -> 12:07 PM) I don't know where you got the impression that I meant art history should be what was pushed. Our engineering educations at American universities are a more liberal education than in Europe with all the upper level electives and gen eds needed. most students in an engineering program that I knew in college thought these classes were a joke. no offense.

Glad I missed the Rick Warren stuff. Sounds like a train wreck

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 06:43 PM) Someone else said that and it would have gotten no outrage from me. If he would have bowed to the porcelin god right there on stage, his inauguration, his choice on what he wants to do. That was the point being made all along for those who like to play thread police. Many of the same people that REALLY liked Rick Warren giving a speech would have been enraged. Many of the same people who are completely enraged that there was a religious element would have been fine (hilariously enough) with an Islamic service.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 06:32 PM) I watched the oath again, and at first I thought it was Obama that blew it both times. Now what it looks like what happened is Obama interrupted Roberts on the first line, which seemed to throw Roberts off, and Roberts gave him the wrong words for the second line. Obama paused after a couple of words and nodded at Roberts to give the correct words. Well we're all screwed. It's an obviously a sign of impending mistakes and doom.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 04:32 PM) Perhaps if i sent you one of these you'd change your views. Terrible. Doesn't even look like Obama. If it did maybe I would buy one.

I guess Glenn Beck has a show on FOX now. He truly is terrible. I can't stand him. Saw his show last night and it was absolutely terrible.

White Sox macot (Southpaw) on TV in Inauguration parade! just saw him

QUOTE (Texsox @ Jan 20, 2009 -> 03:12 PM) But they are law enforcement, not military. And like I said if, for example, Schaumburg cops shot an unarmed suspect at Busse Woods, I suspect some people who picnic, fish, and enjoy Busse Woods would be concerned about continuing this behavior. If someone took a van filled with 800 pounds of pot drove into busse woods, tried to evade police, crashed said van, struggled with police, ended up getting shot in in rear - i would be more worried about additional smugglers in the area rather than the officer that shot said suspect. but thats just me.