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QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 09:02 AM) From the Sox facebook page: Perfect. Not only lower cost, but the autograph sessions and running the bases is huge for the kids.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 15, 2012 -> 08:13 AM) Yeah, that was a remake I kind of shook my head at. The original one was one of those so bad, it made it funny type movies. I just don't see how you can have a setup that makes any sense for it in this time period. As for the old one... its strange to watch again. It has some so-bad-its-good moments, but it also has some truly well done aspects. It really did bring some unique things to the table, at that time.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:04 PM) Yay, 5th place!...? Sorry to be the rain cloud. For a guy drafted just 2 years ago, and who transitioned from the bullpen to the majors this year... to be even getting any votes for Cy Young is damn impressive.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 06:48 PM) So because I thought the trailer to the new Red Dawn looked interesting I watched the origianl for the first time. The gun fights were understandibly terrible, due to the time of release, but it was pretty entertaining. Production quality was lacking, and some of the acting was bad... but overall, I thought Red Dawn was a good flick. The old one I mean. You would have to pay me, and a fair amount of money, to see the new one.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:35 PM) Well the Bond Vigilantes talk has been going on since 2009 at least And what you conveniently and repeatedly forget is that the people saying that, have been very clear that it will happen once the economy starts growing at a strong rate for a few quarters. That hasn't happened yet.

Went with Argo. Thanks for the advice folks, good call. Really enjoyed it... QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:38 AM) Argo f*** yourself. Nice. If they work me this weekend again and I have time to make up, I'll check out Flight next.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 11:35 AM) You lose your #1 and #2 oil producers in Texas and North Dakota. That's a pretty big hit. it is. But you also lose most of the top 10 taker states in terms of federal aid.

QUOTE (AntonSox @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:53 AM) Year, we will see and I hope too. Welcome to SoxTalk!

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Nov 14, 2012 -> 09:39 AM) Point is, the super wealthy are going to sit on their money until the government gives them incentive (tax cuts or at least no tax increases) to invest in this shaky market, economy, whatever you want to call it. Not at all. Sitting on their money doesn't get them anything. Short run, sure... if the cliff looms large in late December still, they will pull out a bunch of gains. Then early next year, as things solidify, they will go back into the markets, though possibly into different instruments or avenues. That's how it works. And that is how it will work, even if taxes go up a bit. The only way they start making BIG moves out of the US markets, is if the taxes go up a LOT. Have some historical perspective here. The market run-ups of the 90's? Happened with Dividend and capital gains rates were, what, 25 and 30%? This all said... I don't see the need for the rates on gains and dividends to go up much. I wouldn't be opposed to them going up a small amount, like from 15 to 20%, or maybe income-tested in some fashion. That can be part of a solution, and not have much effect on the markets long-term. But I'd rather they be kept where they are for now, and go up again in a year or two. All I am saying is, this idea that all the rich people are going to take all their money out of the markets and stuff it in their matresses until they get their historically low tax rates back... is a load of B.S.

Fortunately, he isn't someone the Sox were going to depend on anyway. He'll be 28 next season, 29 when he comes back from surgery. That said, certainly never like to hear about this kind of thing... I hope he makes a good recovery and comes back strong to take another shot.

Getting booted out of the office for the afternoon, to even up longer hours before. Thinking of seeing a movie. Not allowed to see Skyfall or Cloud Atlas, because the wife wants to see those. So which should I see: Argo or Flight?

QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 03:17 PM) Our target date is 12/27 for departure (we're driving back, so it's one way) I checked my credit statements from last year and I bought a ticket on 11/30 for an 12/27 flight for $185 a year ago. Not sure if that will hold up or not. It was AirTrain to Bloomington-Normal (BMI) -- so far the cheapest I see are to MDW and not BMI via AirTran 12/27? Close to the holidays like that, there won't be a ton of deals coming.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 09:26 PM) I guess that would be under the wild assumption that the Obama administration can get the economy going again, seeing as they have pretty well failed at it for four years now. Assuming they can avert the cliff or big chunks of it... and then in 2013 a new tax layout is adopted... I will bet right now that the economy grows a LOT in late 2013 and into 2014. IF, again, they do those things I just said. Which they probably will, in some form. Then the inflation snap-back begins in earnest.

QUOTE (Marty34 @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 06:25 PM) Sure the super wealthy will be back spending, creating jobs, etc... at some point, but it will be on their terms. In the interim they are going to remain super wealthy and cut expenses which will hurt the rest of us. When you have that kind of money you hold the cards and don't have to crawl back. I think you missed the point. They will invest their money - that won't change. Just will invest differently. I said nothing about creating jobs, nor did I even hint at it. We are talking about MARKET investing here.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 02:31 PM) The debt doesn't need to be dealt with while there is 8% unemployment and 20 year borrowing rates are negative or under 1%. That is one argument to be made. That doesn't make your statement any less false. There is a huge reason for it, but that reason may not outweigh the reasons not to.

QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 10:53 AM) On top of it. Should I expect rates to drop or more flights to be added as I get closer to the date, or am I about to cost myself money by waiting? I know waiting until the very last minute can get you cheap tix, but I'm not really comfortable with that. That depends. When is the date of the first flight? Typically - and this can vary a lot - flight prices bottom out about 3-4 weeks prior. Then inside 3 weeks they go up, then again at 2 weeks, and 1 week. But, there is a small percentage of them that go into wholesale mode during the week before. I wouldn't depend on that, though.

QUOTE (bmags @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 01:18 PM) Except there's no good reason to raise taxes right now. There is one huge good reason, and that is deficit and debt. That doesn't mean it is the best idea of course - but to say there is no good reason, is missing the elephant in the room.

You have this habit of posting stuff with no source. You may notice that people here usually post a link, or at least state where/how they heard things. Otherwise it looks like you just pulled it out of your rear end. Source?

QUOTE (greg775 @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 11:20 PM) Talked to my friend who invests money of only the richest people and said he is "devastated" by Obama's re-election. He said he didn't want to go into it, but basically said the economy is doomed and we are in deep trouble. Just passing on what he told me. 1. As others have said, that crowd generally preferred Romney, mostly because it meant less regulation. So now they are leaving and taking their ball home... temporarily. They will come crawling back later. 2. Part of the markets falling was really not about Obama policies vs Romney policies - it is the uncertainty and the looming fiscal cliff. Having a Dem Prez, GOP House, and a Senate that is Dem-led but still within the bounds of the procedural filibuster... pretty much is the most conflicted setup possible, thus making it more likely they don't avoid the cliff, and can't make the broad fiscal changes necessary. 3. Ultimately, the President isn't going to have any gigantic effect on the recovery, beyond the fiscal cliff issue. And that is more Congress than the President. 4. Regulatory uncertainty is a major issue at play in the minds of the financial community - there are all kinds of new rules coming, but no one seems to know what they will look like. That is a real problem. 5. Finally, the deal is... if the flscal cliff is avoided, and some significant tax structure changes can be made without drastic increases across the board... the economy is going to continue recovering and probably accelerate. And that would be regardless of who won the election.

QUOTE (Jake @ Nov 13, 2012 -> 07:51 AM) Fuuuu, the flight that popped up yesterday for $190 on AirTran already disappeared. Back to waiting for a better price, lol Set up email alerts from Kayak or Hipmunk or the like. It will tell you when the fares change.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 11:46 PM) Huh? I can't call out Torii Hunter for being racist? Not that... you and Steve. Just quit it.

I almost wrote a long post on this. Instead I'll just go with... LOL

OK guys, enough of the personal stuff. Let it go.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 02:55 PM) If money is really an issue: You can rent a car for about $150/week and round-trip gas would be about $150. Greyhound is $88 round-trip. Also, Amtrak runs a route from Memphis to Chicago (actually goes all the way from New Orleans to Chicago, stops in Memphis). Runs once a day, I think.

QUOTE (QuickJones81 @ Nov 12, 2012 -> 12:23 PM) This is the best mainstream list I've seen so far. The only person they include that I don't have in my personal top 10 is Beck, but he's not a huge stretch in my book. I had Semien and DeMichele higher. Semien I could see, not sure about DeMichele. He's supposed to be a high floor guy, but not much ceiling room.