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There are a lot of small sample sizes so far, but the Sox pitching to this point has been A+ as a team. Q is the only one who really is pitching below his level, and it is my guess that a lot of that is from off-field distractions more than anything else.

QUOTE (SoxPride18 @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 07:10 PM) We'll see. Not getting my hopes up. If Smith does commit to Illinois, I wonder if Tilmon reconsiders again. Odd that we haven't heard anything about him other than a Kansas visit two weeks ago. Message board rumors saying Missouri is nervous that they're gonna miss out on Tilmon to the big bloods. I don't know who is in the lead, but I know last year when I saw him, Roy Williams was there in person.

http://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2017/04...tic-party-poll/

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 04:52 PM) Yes, and let's invalidate that it's the context of the BLM movement that makes those videos so particularly poignant. We're talking about BLM right now, so obviously they've done a great job at becoming a household name. And every time another video like that comes out it re-validates and re-energizes the movement. It's a symbiotic relationship. Those videos spread like wildfire because of the heightened awareness and societal context, and in return they strengthen the movement, which gives each new video more power. It's a cycle. Or do you think it's a coincidence that all these videos have come out SINCE the BLM movement began? The movement makes the videos that much more sensationalist for news media outlets, so they love it - and that's why we've seen more of them. BLM is a product of the media coverage, and not the other way around. The media coverage came first.

QUOTE (JenksIsMyHero @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 04:42 PM) Is it because of BLM or media coverage + technology (the ability to have video from just about anywhere)? Media coverage is absolutely #1. Video going viral does a million times more than any single organization.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 04:15 PM) Reddy it's similar to your conversation with the feminist board you mentioned awhile back. You were already invalidated because of who you are, even if you wanted to be an ally, or had a helpful suggestion, it didn't matter because you are a white straight male. You just did that to this board. Where does that get us? I get your point, it's valid to question why white males are "deciding" what's best for women, but that doesn't mean they can't help and they shouldn't be allies. That's my problem with SJW out there, they are so damn focused on certain issues or so pissed at white establishment that they throw out any potential contribution from whites. And then people are confused why white suburbia (just a general expression for this) doesn't understand social justice issues. We aren't going to them as allies, and maybe some don't deserve even that much, but it's off-putting to one's you could win over. The above is why I think BLM is struggling with so many people compared to the LGBTQ movement. BLM is "f*** the establishment" and LGBTQ is more "influence and change the establishment." Those are general, extremely simple views of them though. I think this last paragraph is on the right track. When you humanize an issue and you make it real for people, that is when the breakthrough happens. Barack Obama got this when he tried to humanize the Trayvon Martin shooting by saying "this could be my son". I think the gay rights issues have gotten much further as people have experienced this in their own homes with having gay children or friends, than they ever could have with an agenda that consisted of only gays could understand gay issues, etc. BLM doesn't humanize civil rights nearly to the extent that the Rodney King video did. Write people off at your own risk, and don't be surprised when the emerge for whatever pied piper appeals directly to them, instead of against them.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 01:24 PM) What do you find hypocritical? That I think my views on women's rights are less important than women's views on women's rights, yet still feel frustrated when I'm shut down for trying to contribute my perspective/learn from theirs? I don't think that's hypocritical. I think that's just called life. Both can exist simultaneously. The world isn't black or white. I just think that on this message board, no one's really trying to learn anything (besides greg, hilariously). You are quite honestly invalidating anyone's opinion you don't agree with as being inferior because of whatever arbitrary standards you can invent, yet in the same breath you threw a raging fit because someone quite literally did the exact same thing to you. I supposed you can rationalize it however to let you sleep at night, but it is the same sort of irrational rage that the far right also employs to both keep their people in line, and to invalidate anyone they don't agree with, so they don't actually have to offer a truly convincing argument, or engage in a conversation for the hearts and minds of people they don't agree with. The radicals on to the wings of both parties have become masters at brainwashing people into not even bothering with the arguments anymore. Just invalidate the messenger and you never have to worry about the message. If you can treat them as subhuman, or least below you, there is never a need to deal with them directly. How convenient. This invalidation of people into nice clean categories (oops white male, opinion = invalid) is the most black and white categorization possible for any issue out there. I am pretty firmly convinced it is that inability for people to be heard that pushes them to candidates who seem to "understand" and "get what I am going through", like Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump. They have done an amazing job at connecting with the marginalized left and right respectively in this country. They have built power bases off of nothing other than "he gets me".

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 01:15 PM) And for the record, my views on women's rights aren't as important as women's views on women's rights. The issue I was speaking about in my question, SS, was about dealing with a marginalized person who makes a factually incorrect comment or argument. There's actually a difference between these two concepts. I promise. Say what now? I mean there is no other way to read this other than flat out hypocrisy.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Mar 27, 2017 -> 04:07 PM) Throughout these months of the Resistance, I've run into this crazy phenomenon known as the raging progressive. A person who is so wrapped up in their victimhood and the righteousness of their fight, that they've made all straight white men the enemy - even those of us equally as progressive as they. I've found that there's literally no way to have a debate with these people regarding ANYTHING without it devolving into an angry attack at my white male privilege and my "fragility" - even when we're discussing something unrelated to politics. My question is.... how the f*** do you talk with these people? How do I debate or offer a tactical suggestion (ie: regarding the Resistance and how we fight rampant misogyny or bigotry)? What I don't understand is that for any of these issues to find success and progress, they'll NEED white men in their coalition! It's basic math! And this mindset is exactly why we have Trump in the first place, so why on EARTH are these people still so dead set against learning from their mistakes? But really this post is about how I can better approach these conversations where I ALREADY feel like I'm walking on eggshells, but no matter how much I defer and validate their positions, the second I voice my opinion I'm told to "sit down" because of my white male-ness... which... you know... I totally chose (hypocrisy much?). My approach isn't working... I need to find something that does. HALP. QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 12:42 PM) Although honestly, having a conversation about Bernie Sanders and his problematic history on women's rights issues with a bunch of straight dudes probably isn't the best use of my time. I mean come on dude.

QUOTE (Reddy @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 12:42 PM) Although honestly, having a conversation about Bernie Sanders and his problematic history on women's rights issues with a bunch of straight dudes probably isn't the best use of my time. lol, weren't you just complaining that people wouldn't listen to you because of who you were and your background? Nice work there.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 12:32 PM) Just when you think the airlines can't get any worse... Passengers on Delta flight subject to live Kenny G performance WHEN WILL IT ALL END!!>??

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 12:30 PM) Maybe, but even saying he "prioritizes" economic issues over women's rights is ridiculous. You also say that as if these two issues are somehow totally separate from each other and are not deeply related. Sanders can't have more than one priority.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 09:22 AM) Rock, I know this is a generalization, but I swear it seems like every damn kid I see today under 24 claims to suffer from anxiety, have panic attacks or are otherwise mental midgets. They can't handle sales jobs. They would have to talk to people, be nice, etc. After spending most of the teen years with online relationships, how do they handle real life interactions? They don't, hence panic attacks and anxiety. I see it with most of my younger son's friends (18) and even with some of the older son's friends (23). It is amazing how these damned kids just ended up this way completely on their own.

I'd like to bring him in.

QUOTE (bmags @ Apr 24, 2017 -> 10:34 AM) This is not realistic. I am not sure that this would happen even if we picked up all salary.

Put Kris Bryant, Shwarber and Addison Russel on to test this theory.

With his K numbers, it is pretty obvious he isn't that good and they are trying to hide him from all but ideal match ups.

Keon Barnum hit two homers including a Granny last night.

96% of Trump voters have no ragrets. https://www.axios.com/just-2-of-trump-voter...2374973895.html

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Apr 22, 2017 -> 09:42 PM) There are few if any Republicans who like Sanders. Break up Wall Street and Big Banks, no way. Minimum wage hikes and decreasing income inequality, nope. Universal free tuition and single payer health care, nope. Environment, nope. Foreign policy, double nope. Identify with the 16-34 year olds and college liberals who comprise his biggest constituency, no way. Only gun control, which Sanders moderated to the left on during the primaries. I wouldn't vote for him, but I at least respect him. He stands up for what he believes and sticks with those beliefs.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 23, 2017 -> 09:50 AM) Ron does take it to another level, but I have noticed in other cases where people get so defensive about Abreu as if he is some all time Sox legend. I think he just quickly became a major fan favorite I guess. We also can't forget the MBINAA, and Wood>Buehrle days.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Apr 22, 2017 -> 08:49 PM) This is one thing that I still haven't figured out. People get so defensive over him like his name was Konerko or Buehrle. I don't get that. But he is a very solid hitter. He was figured out in that he's not the monster he was in 2014, but he is still nice to have in the lineup despite his slow starts. Oh man, Konerko used to get trashed on a regular basis for his first halves. I remember when the big push was people wanting to trade him to the LA Dodgers for a young pitcher named Edwin Jackson.

QUOTE (Soxfest @ Apr 22, 2017 -> 02:03 PM) Toews not untouchable anymore and moving him should be discussed, If return is good. If you can tell me who can fit $10.5 million in cap space AND give back superstar potential, I will listen. Otherwise? Pointless.

QUOTE (ChiSox59 @ Apr 21, 2017 -> 10:40 PM) Same garbage you said last year, no? Look, Jose has been awful. We all know that. Past results would say to give him a few months before making any real determinations. The fun part is that it was on the exact same date last year. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?s=...t&p=3336298

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Apr 22, 2017 -> 09:45 AM) That's nuts. They lost in 7 games last season to a team that was very good. It was an incredible series. They had the best record in the west this season. It's not like they missed the playoffs. They also have young talent in the wings. I don't expect another Cup for sure.