NorthSideSox72

Heilman going for the Flubbies

Lineup... Lillibridge, 2B Pierzynski, C Quentin, LF Thome, DH Dye, RF Ramirez, SS Kroeger, 1B Fields, 3B Wise, CF SP: Marquez Seeing a lot of Kroeger. Maybe he has an outside shot at the squad?

My family, all Cubs fans, are at this game in AZ, enjoying the warm weather, while I sit here in the cold. A Sox pummelling of the Cubs in this game would make me feel a little warmer inside. So... GO YOU WHITE SOX!!!

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 28, 2009 -> 12:03 PM) Dearest NSS, If you notice, I'm actually jabbing at BOTH parties in this post, not just one. You surely can't think that Obama is governing from the center, can you? Oh wait, his $13 per month tax cut is a bone for the "right"? Obama has made it very clear he intends to pull in as much government power as he can. That, to me, is not governing from the center. I'm honestly so tired of the whole thing. George W. Bush was the most evil motherf***er who ever lived to those on the left. The funny thing is I don't consider Obama the equivalent, because I don't see things that way. But, I do see it as he's doing what he said he would, and it's certainly not "governence from the center". He said he would govern this way, and people are now surprised by all the governmental programs he's trying to take out of the public sector? One more thought: if Obama is so damn smart, why are all these people crying about "bipartisanship" and all pissed off when they don't get GOP votes, (except those who get paid off, but that's another story entirely)? That's all a part of this "postering". No, Obama is not governing from the center. No one does. I think he's closer to the center than Bush was, but, I think he's further from the center than Clinton was. I just think it is interesting that the same people who said the Bush-bashers were over the top, are now going way, way over the top about Obama. And yes, he's doing pretty much what he said he'd do. But not entirely. He's gone back on some things (telecom immunity), and he's already broken promises (breaking his own XO about cabinet members and lobbying). Here is the thing, though. Overall, so far, I'd give Obama a 5 or 6 on a scale of 10 for performance. I have major doubts about the stimulus bill and TARP, and the way they were and are being implemented, I really dislike that he broke his own damn executive order, and some of his tax increases are assinine and counterproductive (as I've said before). But he's also already accomplished some things he promised he'd address, about Gitmo, about alternative energy... look through his first few executive orders, there is some good stuff in there that he promised. Now, people may not agree with me on this, and they may disagree that some of these accomplishments are good things. But I really can't see how anyone could think he's been worse (so far) than Bush, or that he is somehow rooting for the economy to get worse, or be in denial of the fact that no President since WWII has come into office with a country in a greater set of crises (economy worst in decades, still in 2 wars, massive government debt and problems, etc.). I'd just like people to have some perspective, instead of just throwing s*** from their side of the aisle.

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Feb 28, 2009 -> 09:13 AM) I dont think it is anywhere. I waited last night on sportsnight and they just talked about it, no video highlights Trib said it went 415 feet, to right-center. That is pretty impressive oppo power.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 09:48 PM) A-f***ing-men. That's really at the heart of my jabs, yet there's quite a few posters here who want to dismiss s*** like this now. It's hypocritical as hell, and no, I'm not joking this time. One party is just as bad as the other party, they both are at the exact opposite of extremes, there IS no center in this country anymore when it comes to politics, well to say it another way, there's no REPRESENTATION in the middle. It's either hard left or hard right... and who in the middle can be bought off from time to time. Dearest Kapkomet, If you really want to find a center, perhaps you could keep your alter-ego (Kaperboletm) in the closet. Having reasonable debates in here might be easier if we have fewer people throwing feces around just to make a point. Also, if you see yourself as something other than right-wing... on what topics do you actually agree with the left on, if any? Warmest Regards, NorthSideSox72 P.S.: I know this is the Republican Thread, so feel free to go-right all you'd like. Just having a hard time understanding your presence in the supposed "middle".

QUOTE (Texsox @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 04:16 PM) I was expecting this to have turned into an Obamathon of bashing. Let's be careful in painting too broad a path. It only takes a couple guards to make this seem like an epidemic. I think even the Obama haters realize this particular thing really can't be blamed on him.

Well, 3 games down, and we've seen zero Donny Lucy or Cole Armstrong behind the plate. Stewart, Miller, Flowers have all played. I wonder if that means anything, yet.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 03:40 PM) Am I completely wrong on this or isn't the tax code or at least the upper tax part of it supposed to be structured such that only the parts over $250k see the higher tax rate? That is correct to my knowledge. The increase is on actual money, so the new rate only applies to the dollars above $250k. What Kap might be getting at though, is that above $250k (or wherever the line is), certain OTHER taxes increase, involving investments and what not. So even though your income tax will not negativize income direction, the total effect could theoretically end up that way.

Well, I screwed up the last one, I figured I'd let someone else take this one. GO YOU WHITE SOX!!!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 11:51 AM) He has an assload of spending plans he wants passed. In order to help pass them, he has to make things look as bad as possible. On top of that, most of the things he is trying to pass, are going to hurt Wall Street, and they know it. Wall Street reacts to the news, as well as the policy. It isn't even that he has to bury his head in the sand, but if you contrast his message, with the message on the campaign trail, it is 180 degrees different. 4 months ago, it was about Hope and Change. Hope is gone all of the sudden. That whole optimism and inspiring people thing is out the window. Its sad when Ben Bernanke is inspriring more hope than Obama is. I really don't know where some of you guys are getting this. You YOURSELVES have pointed out how bad the economy is, and done so in much more strident terms than Obama has. If anything, I think Obama is understating the many dangers involved here. SS, you and I may disagree a lot, but usually I can understand your perspective. But this is just ridiculous to me. Hope, as Obama portrays it, is right where it has been, if you watch him speak. Now, the media likes to pick out his most dire statements, of course. Makes better "news". But the idea that Obama is somehow abandoning his identity and overstating how bad the economy is to get more spending in, is just ludicrous. ETA: I am not saying its ludicrous that he'd want to push his agenda, including its spending. Just saying that the idea of him making things appear worse than they are to get it done is not accurate.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Feb 27, 2009 -> 11:46 AM) He's working alot on his secondary pitches probably, but the kid still has growing to do to get professional hitters like Furcal and Hudson out. Which is why I hope he is starting in AAA this season, to work those things out. We have no need to rush him into the bullpen, where we have plenty of talent available. Besides, at this point without the necessary good secondary pitches, he is basically Matt Thornton, which we already have. Is there any way to get udpates on this game, other than Cowley's irritating twits? I don't see a box score on MLB.com.

It is a great rivalry, and I do like it just a little extra when the Sox beat them. It is a matter of pride for many Chicagoans. Though, I also am not a huge hater. I'll go to a Cubs game now and then, and have a good time, because I love baseball. The extremes in this argument make me laugh. Some people seem to actually hate the Cubs more than they love the Sox, and others seem clueless as to the reality of an intracity rivalry. Weird.

If there really are some assholes getting their last kicks in, then I hope they are prosecuted and jailed for it.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 04:31 PM) actually, Obama has been very misleading. The 'open' government claims are actually hilarious. He hides spending, lies about the true costs of programs, doesn't post legislation early online as he promised, ect. he has run, by far, the most reckless administration in US history so far Holy hyperbole, Batman! Even the most fervent of Bush-bashers on this site didn't say anything that strident. That is patently absurd.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 07:43 PM) Tom Geoghegan, who's running for Rahm Emmanuel's old Congressional seat, has filed a lawsuit in Illinois court to force the state to hold a special election. His legal reasoning is at least interesting. IL AG Madigan put out an opinion yesterday stating this argument, and saying it has validity.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 04:15 PM) It's total BS He'll cut 2 trillion and add 15 trillion. the midless followers will approve. "but, he cut 2 trillion!" Well, let's see... if you're options are: --Add a s***load of deficit spending (GOP and Bush) or --Add a s***load of deficit spending and cut some fat (Dems and Obama) I'll take option B.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 03:25 PM) By the way, I'm hurt, NSS. I've posted some good s*** about health care and pharma a couple of different places and you haven't bitten at all. Just haven't gotten to it yet.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 03:23 PM) I'm calling my bank when I get home. What's the worst they can say? "No, sir, we can't do that." Then I'm just back where I started. Wow. I researched a re-fi recently myself, and decided against it, because the closing costs were too high versus what we'd save in interest during the couple years we are likely to stay in our condo. But, if I can call my current place, and talk them down with a deal like that... well hallelujah!!!! I'm calling them tonight.

Corky 3-for-3 on the day, including a double.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 02:40 PM) I know Keith Ginter, Erasmo Ramirez & Gookie Dawkins are in Minor League camp with the White Sox. Anybody know of any other veteran players in minor league camp? I hope that Gookie gets a slot in the minors somewhere, because I love that name.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 03:00 PM) Sox up 4-1 Hits by Kroger, Allen and Miller Egbert now pitching for Sox Kroeger and Miller both 2-for-2. Didn't Kroeger get a hit yesterday too? 3-for-3 now?

If Ozzie is playing Wise in CF in game 2, in a way, that makes me feel good. My take on Ozzie is that he plays guys the first week or two who he is leaning towards eliminating, to see if he can do so quickly. Then the people left battle it out.

QUOTE (daa84 @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 02:34 PM) no offense northside, but you completely butchered the start time in the thread title....4:10 CT and 3:10 local? more like 2:10 central and 1:10 local lol LOL, wouldn't be the first time. If they win today, I may have to put the wrong time in again tomorrow. But, I will say in my defense, it said 3:05pm on the board. I assumed that was local, but, it was Eastern. MY BAD!

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Feb 26, 2009 -> 02:19 PM) Wow, GOP gets some credit for that? I'm shocked. I have always said that there are two things Bill Clinton did well. One was deficit, two was the welfare reform he got passed. Over recent years, I have really come to appreciate how good a news source NPR and public television can be. Biased, yes. But not blindly so, and they are more honest and complete, even if slanted.