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Site says now all gone.

QUOTE (Brian @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 07:00 PM) I kept getting offered 2 in high upper deck. I'm like the Al bundy of soxtalk. At least you got 2 - I couldn't get 2 together.

Failed on 2, but got a single - sec 155, Row 33. I'm goin to the game!

WTF? My wait time jumped from 1 minute to 4 minutes. I really hate TM.

QUOTE (SoxFan101 @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 03:54 PM) If all we cared about was defense and a good arm, doesnt Francisco Hernandez fit that billing. He definitely isnt ready hitting wise, but honestly how often has Toby contributed to the offense these past 2 seasons. I've tried to keep track of the catchers in the system, but I honestly don't know a lot about Hernandez' defense. Anyone out there who does?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 03:13 PM) The amazing thing is...I agree with both the Repubs and the Dems on this one. It is too much like socialized risks for my taste, and it's also big business dumping on the little guys. It is socialized risk, and it is big business getting away with it. it is also, in its essence, necessary at this point in time. The alternative is worse. The art here is to craft a bill that minimizes those two factors but still acts as the necessary stabilizer. Oh, and, follow on with laws to prevent this sort of mess in the future.

QUOTE (lostfan @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 03:10 PM) The House Republicans have been screaming socialism on TV though. Although that is to be expected. Sure, and some Dems are screaming that its big business stomping on the little guys. All to be expected.

Starting to clear up downtown. Good question on the wind though - what direction and what speed?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 03:08 PM) There are more than a few very intelligent people who think that the bailout could do more damage than the no-bailout plan. True. But calling it socialism or some kind of clear disaster is way over the top, IMO. Looking at the latest version, I'd call it 60 to 70% good stuff.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 03:06 PM) CNBC is being told there will not be a second vote until Thursday at least. Eh, I thought Wednesday, but Thursday is fine. I still think it passes this week or at least passes one chamber and is near ready for the 2nd, at worst.

They'll make some changes, hit it for a vote again tomorrow or Wed, and it will get passed this week. I'd bet on it. And looking at the details of the bill, this is not what anyone could reasonably call socialism.

QUOTE (joesaiditstrue @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 02:36 PM) Because filling the stadium, in the middle of a rainstorm, on a weekday during normal business hours is easy! Yesterday was a Sunday.

QUOTE (bmags @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 01:43 PM) BURN THIS THREAD BURRRN . WITCH I r not a Cubz fan. I believe not in your silly superstishuns.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 01:01 PM) long term foreign investments are pretty good. but i would imagine some overseas stocks are getting hit hard too because of the American banking blowout http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...refer=worldwide Its those long term, multination-diversified funds I was referring to. I wouldn't go putting a significant 401k bet on one country.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 12:28 PM) I'm assuming I should just leave my 401K alone and continue to contribute? I'd actually up your contributions. I suppose you MAY want to consider looking at your allocations. I personally think that foreign-investing funds may be a good place to increase a bit, depending on your situation. But overall, this really is a good buying opportunity.

Game is scheduled for 6:30pm, as I understand it.

FYI, for anyone who wants to know... Tickets to the Tuesday 1-game playoff will go on sale immediately after a Sox win today, at both the stadium and online. This is per ye old ticket rep. Hopefully this matters.

FYI, for anyone who wants to know... Tickets to the Tuesday 1-game playoff will go on sale immediately after a Sox win today, at both the stadium and online. This is per ye old ticket rep.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 12:14 PM) So, on a scale of 1 to 10, how nervous should I be about this whole economic mess? There is light at the end of the tunnel though. In fact, for long term investors (paper or real estate for that matter), this is a buying opportunity.

QUOTE (Soxy @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 12:14 PM) So, on a scale of 1 to 10, how nervous should I be about this whole economic mess? 8

At least a day too early for this thread.

Front page of CNNFN.com is using this image for the Bailout stories:

Bailout package has FAILED in the house. Dow down 500+ points, approaching 600. Major indices down 5 to 6% on the day

QUOTE (Texsox @ Sep 29, 2008 -> 10:45 AM) With the lineup of Illinois Governors under investigation through the years it seems that the whole system must be corrupt. I imagine that it is impossible to sit on top of a festering snake pit and not get bit. Funny thing though... IL had a couple very good governors before the recent messes - Thompson and Edgar.

If we win this game... when does the 25 man roster need to be set? Tonight, or after tomorrow's theoretical 1-game playoff? And might we hear about CQ when that is announced? Just wanted to add more drama.