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QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Feb 28, 2011 -> 09:20 PM) But those rules would do nothing more than just change the game. If I am a major company say Microsoft, I submit as thousands of patents hoping that I write one vague enough to some how say I patented twitter, etc. So it wont end patent lawsuits, except if you consider the big boys leveraging out every small competitor via threat of lawsuit. As for patents themselves, they are extremely difficult and something that Ive only been a part of 1 time. Drafting was ridiculously annoying and problematic to say the least. As for the proposed change, Im not a huge fan of a law that will significantly tip the scales in big businesses favor. But I can completely understand why big business is padding some pockets to make this change. agreed

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 1, 2011 -> 10:24 AM) Fair enough, but I think that criticism would fit better in the Dem thread. Plenty of people on the left were pissed at him for caving on that (and the estate tax), and it was a Republican party demand. Just seems odd that it's in the ® thread. There's a lot of different Republican leaning opinions on many of these issues.

QUOTE (SnB @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 04:27 PM) so you pretty much don't watch the white sox? I could absolutely get rid of cable if it weren't for sports.... not having all the white sox games would suck.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 08:10 AM) I just test drove a Nissan Leaf Balta, Nissan is anti-union. you better not buy one.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Feb 25, 2011 -> 11:54 AM) Do you guys consider everyone in a union to be a "thug"? durrr

QUOTE (Cknolls @ Feb 24, 2011 -> 02:35 PM) Who do you think will be the first t o report this, Sawyer,Williams, Couric,....: http://michellemalkin.com/2011/02/24/video...ass-you-f**got/ Very constructive.. How about this one; http://michellemalkin.com/2011/02/23/video...works-activist/ there is a media blackout for most major outlets on this stuff. Very different from the coverage the Tea Party protests got.

Obama in search of bribe money http://www.politico.com/news/stories/0211/50081.html so much for transparency.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 06:45 PM) Just like the filibuster complaints of obstruction. ah yes, of course. obstruction is now noble and necessary.

QUOTE (Jenksismyb**** @ Feb 23, 2011 -> 01:52 PM) Those f***ing Republicans. Why can't they tone down the rhetoric? http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-roo...-when-necessary Just proves what all of us distinguished GOP thread posters knew all along, the calls for civility from the Democrat party and their media minions was just opportunistic rambling.

High unemployment, a large supply of homes for sale, increased foreclosure filings, and stricter lending guidelines will continue to push housing prices down.

QUOTE (knightni @ Feb 20, 2011 -> 09:35 PM) Modified the sub-name. It seemed appropriate somehow.

and actually, i believe i may have been incorrect earlier in the thread. if it's just you, there could still be a line. if the vendor is talking on his cell phone, and not taking your order, you are standing in line. a one person queue.

indeed

serious business

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 20, 2011 -> 03:59 PM) If I get in line first for a hot dog, I'm first in line, the line doesn't start behind me. And I get a hot dog. Win-win. but if it's just you, there is no line. if I am at the DMV and I am getting my license handed to me I am not in line, whoever is next is first in line.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 19, 2011 -> 10:54 AM) Depends...do you count the President as first in line? the president is already president. the line starts behind him.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Feb 20, 2011 -> 03:16 PM) well that is a very generous offer from Pakistan and Egypt. who would have known they would come through and pay the state workers pensions.

hey, i was wondering if you guys could update my avatar to say '2012'

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 19, 2011 -> 12:01 PM) And I'll start calling yours the Republic party when they shut down the government like they've been talking about for a year. Fair? sure

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 19, 2011 -> 11:55 AM) You still can't even call the party what it wants to be called, you have to make a grammatical error to call them something else. well, if they shut down the government i'll call them by their proper and glorious name of 'Democrats'. I'm willing to compromise here, Balta.

So, the Democrat party in DC is threatening to shut down the government. I kind of hope they do.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 19, 2011 -> 10:37 AM) Demographics, state of wisconsin: The Wisconsin NAACP is probably overwhelmingly white. And on your second point. those racists

shameful criminal activity http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110218/ap_on_...udget_unions_59

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Feb 17, 2011 -> 12:06 PM) Obama promises full funding of Land and Water Conservation Fund, for only the third time in its history, as part of his Great Outdoors initiative. He also wants a new CCC-like job corps for young people, working on parks and rec areas so that they are working. Funding will come from existing oil and gas extraction funds, so this doesn't have to pass Congress. Linky. waste of money