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QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Apr 3, 2008 -> 05:44 PM) we really should be asking ourselves what kind of pussies parents are raising that they are offended by a cross in an art project.

QUOTE(bmags @ Apr 3, 2008 -> 02:22 AM) Well, we have it gets sticky. Unlike the Tinker case, since this is occurring in a class that promotes art, and therefore could fall under that they are promoting the art the students are producing. Tinker states that schools have to tolerate acts of speech and expression, not promote them. So anything that happens during a class, students don't have much free speech. Me personally, I disagree. however, in the case it happened, I agree with the ruling, just not the standard it set up. Some states grant students more freedom of speech, not Missouri, however, I'm pretty sure this state has created most of the educational standards by the Supreme Court. I willing to bet this no tolerance policy is loosely enforced, aka certain religious symbols are accepted in artistic works and others aren't. That is the problem with the ruling.

a slam puts us within one. or so Ed farmer said in his email.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 09:00 PM) To shift the discussion a little...Hillary's on the air in PA with another 3:00 a.m. ad.. This one going after McCain. good to know Hillary supports corporate welfare.. since when was that part of the Dem platform?

optimism....slowly...leaving.. reality setting in.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 07:56 PM) Is it really "harmless"? For all we know, the student could be indicating his support for the KKK or for the olympic park bomber, etc. That's half in jest. But the reality is, most public schools have gone so security crazy in the last 10 years that if you draw anything but a Hello Kitty you're likely to get in trouble. If they wanted to ban all religious imagery, or ban specific things that they've had a problem with, or ban specific things that other schools have had a problem with...that's where we've allowed the rules to go. screw it, just end all forms of expression, because anything can be seen as offensive in the hyper political correctness age. have our public schools like in those weird science fiction works where everyone is exactly same. no one ever questions authority. yes sir. no sir. right away sir. Complete political correctness bliss. ahhhhh

If Uribe can't play D it's pointless having him in the lineup

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 07:44 PM) Public schools force students to surrender their rights all the freaking time. Just to enter the building. The unreasonable search one goes right out the window, they can search your lockers, backpacks, or even person without cause. There are clear speech limitations. There are certainly assembly restrictions. Hell, schools can enforce dress codes for crying out loud! nice to know that harmless drawing of a cross has been added to a list

QUOTE(santo=dorf @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 06:36 PM) Why do I have a feeling if this was a Muslim student who got a zero for drawing Muhammad, it wouldn't be such a big deal? Oh it would have been a huge deal because some zealots threaten to blow up the school and to kill the teacher because someone produced a picture of the prophet. such a picture is forbidden in islam! The teacher would praise the students efforts at diversity, and then apologize to offended muslims. then the school would cancel math class so all students could attend 4 weeks of diversity training as so no one ever dared to draw a picture of muhammad again.

since when can a public school force you sign over your constitutional rights in order to take a class? that is kind of hilarious.

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Apr 1, 2008 -> 11:31 AM) The Security features in Vista and Windows 2008 are great. Its about time they had some of these, however in fixing some of the security issues they sure broke a lot of functionality/stability issues. Very true. Windows Visa:

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 1, 2008 -> 10:30 AM) Your computer work needs apparently never required the use of extended mode multiple-monitors, because that's certainly not something Windows caught up to Apple on in a couple months. Multiple monitors were first supported as a standard feature on the Mac II way back in 1987. I've used multiple-monitors on a windows machine for over 10 years. never really been an issue for me. Oh and Macs are PC's. PC = personal computer. believe it or not, a Mac PC is very similar to a HP or Sony PC. The big difference is OS. I just think it's funny how a Mac isn't a personal computer, ITS A MAC!! LOL OMG OMG And Macs so have the weakest OS security. The 'Macs can't be hacked' thing is a complete myth. Also, the Opera web browser is easy to manipulate.

QUOTE(GoSox05 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 09:08 AM) Religous group's have been trying to censor everything from music to tv to book's and everything else for the last 30 years. Now when it happen's to them "Oh my god". Maybe next time they won't be so quick to try and stop an album from coming out or a movie from being edited. Don't forget to add the mighty Al and Tipper Gore to the list of censorship zealots.

Nicely played soxPA and Controlled chaos

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 03:39 PM) Chris Matthews wonders whether or not Obama can woo regular people. By his definition, African Americans and people with advanced degrees are excluded from the phrase "Regular people". I think matthews is referring to the Obama yuppie love phenomenon. If Obama takes a protectionist approach to the economy, the working class Dems will support him.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 04:42 PM) I disagree. Romney was a candidate who I heard Dems and independents be absolutely repulsed by during the campaign - some in this forum. I think when he was governor or MA, he was popular for a time. But then he hit the national spotlight and veered hard right, not to mention gained a reputation for being a huge flipflopper. Huckabee put his foot in his mouth a few times no doubt, but, he had growing success with little money, where as Romney spent a ton and saw his numbers drop as he campaigned in each state. I think Huckabee is actually more conservative than Romney, but he has a much more populist bent in his affect. Sort of weird I know, but, that's my take. in the current news atmosphere of attack attack attack, Huckabee hurts the ticket. CNN, ABC, NBC, CBS, NY times, ect would go non-stop insane 24-7 news coverage of 'Huckabee gate'. I agree that Dems hate Romney. Not so sure about independents. But a lot Dems hate McCain too, the GOP isn't counting on the dailykos vote to go Republican. But you are right, if he loses independent votes the GOP would lose, he needs to reconnect with the type of voter that helped get him elected in MA. Edit: Even though I don't like Romney, I'm just saying he might not be bad on the ticket. He would have to lose the 'used car salesman' persona, that is for sure.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 2, 2008 -> 04:34 PM) I think going with Romney does two things. One, it gets him in better with the conservative base - but as you say, that's probably not a big issue anyway. And two, it means that many independents/moderates will think twice about voting for that ticket. Overall, I think Romney does more harm to McCain than help. I think that Huckabee, though just as conservative, comes off a lot better (more positive) and has a more folksy appeal, which is a nice change from McCain's style. Romney won lots of moderate and independent when he was an elected politician. I don't see how he is going to scare them off now. Huckabee adds nothing to the ticket except a TON of quotes that will make it appear as if McCain has selected the GOP's Rev.Wright as VP. edit: I will admit that at a time I thought Huckabee would be a good choice, but now that I've thought about it a little more it doesn't really seem like a good move.

Huckabee doesn't really help McCain much IMO. The base will be fired up enough to vote against Obama. FOX news (and I suspect talk radio) has been non-stop Obama bashing for weeks now, and I don't see them stopping anytime soon. FOX and talk radio are pretty much what convinced neo-cons that they were the true conservatives and that they shouldn't support McCain. Now that Hannity and such are supporting McCain I would expect the true conservatives to be all for McCain. McCain should take a VP that is strong on the economy. Or someone that is totally rich and can buy tons of TV ads. I think McCain might go with Romney.

QUOTE(Tony82087 @ Mar 31, 2008 -> 06:43 PM) A ton is going to have to do with Ozzie. I like how Ozzie used Boone for a whole inning, rather than just a LOOGY appearance. But I think he faced 2 lefties that inning, so that might be why Ozzie kept him in.

QUOTE(lostfan @ Mar 31, 2008 -> 06:37 PM) I'm not sure if I'm the only one that was thinking this, but watching Ramirez, he just looked overmatched against CC, those fastballs were blowing right by him. It did look like that. But the scouting on Ramirez is that he is a great fastball hitter, maybe he was a bit nervous about first MLB game or was looking for off -speed stuff too much.

QUOTE(the People's Champ @ Mar 31, 2008 -> 06:36 PM) I hope I don't have the same feeling about him this year,as I did every time they brought in Luis Viscaino I had a total Viscaino flashback while Dotel was pitching

I'm sure it's been posted already... but Ramirez at 2nd and Anderson in CF seems like a good idea.

Masset and Boone looked great. Offensive was pretty good, except the bases loaded no outs = no runs inning. The umpires sucked. Need to get a win in tomorrow, obtain early season momentum this year.

Eh it's fine to boo I suppose. If Hillary Clinton threw out the first pitch at a Sox game would I boo? Probably not, unless I was drunk then maybe I would. The reaction for GW Bush was mixed, cheers were as loud as the boos.

i took 90-93 why? wishful thinking. could be a horrible year. the 3,4,5 starters worry me. division is tough.