southsider2k5

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 12:13 PM) Disagree, again. It's the initiatives and the structure of the government (the 2/3 majority requirement for passing a budget, the insane property tax system) that really kill them. The combination of mandating funding for programs then blocking any and all means to provide that funding is what does it. Brilliant people. Then again, the Federal Government is working on the same combinations of mandates and spending. So much of that stuff need to be cut.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 12:18 PM) The CIA organised fake vaccination drives to get Bin Laden family DNA The medical community is pretty pissed about the complete lack of ethics behind this: I have to to say, that is pretty ingenious. I can hardly believe the CIA thought it up.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 12:08 PM) Again...the only reason California is in this shape is the decisions made by the Voters to hamstring the state legislature. From both sides, too. It might well be a good example of what happens when you need a supermajority to keep a government functioning. Thankfully we have no other institutions following that path in the near future. #1 being their elected officials.

QUOTE (bmags @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 12:06 PM) didn't an airline company just ban kids from first class too? KIDSISM AGISM

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 11:57 AM) You didn't notice that this "State" was drawn in such a way as to include only the Republican portions of California? It's not a matter of figuring it out...that's the only reason this "plan" exists. They have been trying to carve California up since the 1840's. This isn't anything new. With the shape California is in, I can't hardly blame people for wanting "out".

I can't wait for the discrimination lawsuit.. http://xfinitytv.comcast.net/blogs/2011/li...an-6-years-old/

So my team has sucked this year... I'm pretty much holding try outs now. I figure I have no chance at being in the money, so I am slowly replacing guys with prospects to give me the chance to see who to keep for next year. The big one I am trying to decide whether to pop on or not is Buster Posey. I have Matt Wieters and Carlos Santana on the roster now, but I am thinking about picking up Buster and stashing him on the DL eventually. Do people think he will be a top 5 round pick next year coming back from that injury?

I hate myself for saying this, but I want to see the Smurfs movie just for Neal Patrick Harris. It won't be a trip to the theater, but it will be a redbox.

QUOTE (caulfield12 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 09:58 AM) Looks like with Beltran available that will cool down the CQ market a bit. The White Sox are one of the teams being listed as potentially interested in paying Mr. Beltran $6 million to play out the remainder of the season. Guess he'd have to play CF again in that scenario...which would continue to the trend of the White Sox acquiring veteran CFers who aren't really fit for everyday play at that position anymore (Mackowiak, Erstad, Griffey Jr., etc.) Unless we dump an equal or greater amount of salary, it ain't happening.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 10:01 AM) At our last place, I was able to turn off escrow entirely, which I much preferred. Why give the bank a free loan if you don't have to? Had our homeowners and other insurance billed monthly to the credit card, and pushed money each month to savings in anticipation of property taxes. Adjusted the amounts as necessary. A little more work, but very little. But on the new house, this mortgager won't allow turning off escrow until I have both 40% equity and at least 5 years in. Irritating. That 40% part could take forever with the way things are going.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 10:39 AM) What's the hold up with Puerto Rico? Are they interested? Last I knew they couldn't get a referendum passed with 50% +1 wanting to be a state.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 09:20 AM) Don't tempt me If that doesn't work, you could always try F@#. For some reason that is a pretty big insult to him.

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 09:17 AM) Why? To me, it's get rid of Ozzie at all costs. If firing Cora meant that Ozzie would retire and possibly avoid the s***show you KNOW would be coming if he got canned, I'd do it. OSWALDO DELENDA EST! Go to a game, and sit next to the dugout and call Ozzie a Cuban or Dominican. I bet that would work.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jul 12, 2011 -> 11:21 AM) Saw that ESPN Classic will start airing FNL at the end of the month. They will show the first two episodes on ESPN before the rest air. Set those DVRs people in the dark! Thanks for that. I haven't seen past season 2, and am really looking forward to it!

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 09:04 AM) Yeah, you're right. I think what the Sox really need to do is acquire a hitter who tries to pull and lift every ball for a homerun. That's what this lineup is missing. So you don't want Viciedo up here?

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 08:59 AM) For those who dont know what that is: Jefferson State thank you to How the States Got Their Shapes

I agree with the State of Jefferson proposal.

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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 08:26 AM) I bet you that if they snapped off an 8 game winning streak out of the break he'd immediately shift into buyer mode. Not a chance. They didn't even sell out the Cubs games.

Nice move for Milwaukee. Pitching depth is everything down the stretch.

I didn't watch this at all, and had no reason to do so.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 07:44 AM) Great, another Kuhn I have to remember? racist.

QUOTE (hi8is @ Jul 12, 2011 -> 08:48 PM) You mean to tell me that they all don't CURRENTLY smoke bong load after bong load before games? As tight as that team is? I think meth might be more accurate.

QUOTE (JoeCoolMan24 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 01:20 AM) Yes, exactly. He is clearly very talented, but he doesn't hit for enough power to excuse the crazy about of K's. It's seriously the 1 thing holding him back from being a productive major league outfielder. Unless he can find legitimate 30 homer power that is.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jul 13, 2011 -> 07:51 AM) The fact that KW is replying "Not yet" on calls for his players should tell us all we need to know. He's not in an adding-players position unless the team makes a serious run, he's not likely to shake up the staff just yet, but if the team can't pull it together right now, then he's going to have to sell. He's not adding anything unless he subtracts first. Attendance has been dismal and we have a record payroll. There is no money.