mr_genius

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 02:55 PM) The ban expired September 13, 2004. Unfortunately, the original ban was so weak that actually trying to gather data on the use of legit assault weapons in crimes has always been difficult, because the gun manufacturers rapidly created weapons that were slight variants on true assault weapons to get around the ban, and because assault weapons that were already in circulation continued to be sold in various legal ways. (I can still recall a 60 minutes bit a few years back about how the Kosovar rebels managed to arm themselves with heavy, .50 machine guns by simply buying them at gun shows and shops across the western U.S. and exporting them to that region, for example). You can get these guns from all over the world. Russia is a major source to buy guns like this. So those Kosovar rebels were most likely going to get machine guns irrelevant of the US. I just don't think a ban of certain guns will do much to stop a terrorist attack.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 3, 2008 -> 02:49 PM) Not in this country. Especially not after the assault weapons ban expired. when did that expire anyways? i really don't care if assault rifles are banned, just wondering. even with these guns available we haven't seen an a big increase in assault rifle crimes (if you have a source that says otherwise, a reputable source, i would be interested in reading it).

http://minnesota.publicradio.org/display/w...2/foundballots/ more found ballots they favor Franken, surprise surprise. i guess they realized a 171-0 count wouldn't work again. only 91-54 advantage for Al Franken. also looks like Chambliss has a 20% point lead with like 70% of the ballots counted. without Obama on the ticket Martin didn't really stand a chance.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 02:39 PM) I'm not sure of your ages, but were either of you fans from the very beginning? I'm trying to put myself into the shoes of someone who has been following a band since its origin, and then sees something like this happen. I can only speculate, as I haven't followed any band or singer for that long, and none of the bands or singers I've liked for a while have sold out yet. i'm 33 so i wasn't listening to any Black Sabbath in the 70's but i've been following his career since about 1987 and he's always been out there and not really caring (from what i can tell) what people think. he's an musicain/entertainer basically still doing whatever he thinks is a good time.

I think it's pretty funny that Ozzy Osbourne is a big reality TV star, but besides that it doesn't change my opinion of early Black Sabbath or Ozzy's solo albums in the 1980's; Ozzy has been a driving force in a number of great albums. Truth is Ozzy has always been kind of a goof, so whoring himself out for tv commercials in his old age doesn't surprise me.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 11:39 AM) 2. It wasn't for Bush. The Republican party, in general, is more trusted on issues of national security (fair or not) by the general public. Bush was seen as someone who would get tough on terrorism. The Democrats (fair or not) have more of a reputation of being softer on terrorism. Also, after the attacks in 2001, there has not been an attack on US soil; if Obama is in office and terror attacks ressume he is going to catch the blame, just like the Republicans got the blame for the stock market crash.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 2, 2008 -> 10:11 AM) According to a panel convened by Congress, we are likely to see a biological or nuclear terrorist attack in the US by 2013. This is a scary propsect obviously, but here is the discussion I'd like to start... 1. What can Obama's administration and the new Congress do that will actually mitigate the risk? 2. If it happens, will it end up helping, or hurting, the sitting President? 1) Intelligence and surveillance of possible terrorist groups is key. I have a feeling Obama will continue surveillance programs. 2) It would end up being a one and done for Obama if it happens.

wow -700 DOW ??

QUOTE (lostfan @ Dec 1, 2008 -> 12:11 PM) It's a great game, but IGN has been handing out high scores like candy lately and their ratings carry a lot less weight to me. how bout it. i can't trust their ratings anymore.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 30, 2008 -> 04:37 PM) Well, according to the footer on the site, mr genius is 33 years old. But I don't believe that for a second. Clearly, the MSM has inflated his age to make the Dems look better. Anyone who doesn't see this is blind. haha thanks for the well-wishes everyone

of course, ditch class. that'll teach this coach a lesson!

Pirates get some ransom loot http://www.suntimes.com/news/world/1306761...pirates.article

Meet the Press is a complete joke now. This Ted Turner interview is horrible, and Brokaw is just lousy. update: David Gregory is to be announced the new Meet the Press moderator. NBC has now turned what was once one of the best political shows on TV into a MSNBC laugh fest.

I'll take the White Sox

QUOTE (YASNY @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 01:39 PM) It's the night before Thanksgiving and Greta wants to spend the evening with her family. By the way, O'Reilly is rerunning an interview with Obama. I've turned on FOX and seen a Sarah Palin interview or some segment about her way too many times this month. It's getting out of control IMO. But they can program whatever they want, I realize this. Palin just has nothing of value to say as far as I'm concerned.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 03:15 PM) Fun fact - The Dow is up 17% since opening last Friday. that is great news. i also like the Paul Volcker pick to head up a new economic recovery board.

QUOTE (juddling @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 01:27 PM) CF not inclusive enough that's just sad.... that is completely messed up, but it doesn't surprise me at all.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 01:18 PM) Anyone who is delivering to you should get tipped IMO, but I am a former delivery driver, so I may be a bit opinionated on this. I always looked at it as "If you dont want to get off your ass to get your own food, and you want me to bring it to you, you should acknowledge that you didnt want to get off your own ass and compensate the driver/waitress/hotel worker." yea gotta tip a food delivery person

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 01:03 PM) Oh for crying out loud this is just getting stupid. I'm sure only the Franken campaign is trying to do anything to win the election. Norm Coleman and his campaign are by far the most honorable people in human history. whats getting stupid, the Franken campaign? good point, but i think they are currently in desperation mode. his campaign was really bad all along. i mean he couldn't even win a blowout Obama state in a toxic environment for Republicans. horrible candidate.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 12:55 PM) The GOP from 07-present blew through the record for most filibusters in any Congressional term by something like a factor of 2. funny thing i remember a bunch of threats, but no true buster. but i guess thats a record, most bluffs. i mean did anyone actually filibuster? i would like to read the hilarious transcript.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 12:55 PM) With what, 4000 or so challenged ballots and 2 or 3 legal questions (absentee ballots, disappearing ballots during the recounts) still remaining? and countless 'found' ballots to be put into the Franken count. oh i'm sure they keep trying to scam the election.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 26, 2008 -> 12:47 PM) Not as long as she's good for ratings. yea i suppose thats true.

I heard that Dick Durbin is trying to get George Ryan's sentence commuted.

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 25, 2008 -> 07:42 PM) $100 million wouldn't even cover the bar tab at an AIG retreat well how the hell are they supposed to draw in top talent (like the big time talent that thouroughly ran these companies into the ground) with a measely 100 million dollar bar tab?