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QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 03:55 PM) And to find nice easy ways around them. Like not funding them

QUOTE (chw42 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 03:11 PM) Hardly, we lost the season series. We shouldn't have gotten home field for that game in that perspective. However, since it was based on luck, and we had luck on our side, what can you do? A coin toss decides who gets the ball in the NFL for overtime. There's no NFL players complaining about that rule out loud. What?

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 12:48 PM) Good column on the usefulness of a national infrastructure plan/bank. Um, bond issue?

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 11:03 AM) Apocalypse Man is a show about how to survive in the event of an apocalyptic event. There is some former Special Forces guy that hosts it and shows you how one might survive if he was one of a few humans left in the US or on Earth for that matter. A lot of it is filmed in the abandoned areas of New Orleans. I like the reality shows they have created. Not so much Ax Men or Ice Road Truckers, but I love Pawn Stars and American Pickers. Haven't really seen much of Madhouse yet. I also like their specials. The one about the Templars in the US was especially interesting. That is at least history. The new reality shows? Not so much.

QUOTE (GoSox05 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 02:02 PM) Why all the sudden is the Census this super evil communist plot. I don't remember anyone complaining about it in years past. You've never heard all of the conspiratorialists on both sides scream about it? The big thing I always remember hearing is that is a governmental plot to ID illegals and send them back.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 11:48 AM) Oh, I think Quinn can lose. If it's a 'cut spending' vs 'more taxes' choice, 'cut spending' will likely win. I expect the election to be all about the economy and financial issues, not social issues. Not to mention ethics is going to be a big issue for a lot of people. I think they are sick of their state being a joke on late night TV.

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 10:50 AM) Medicare has a forced cost control mechanism that private doesn't have, thus any comparisons between the two are null and void -- as you are comparing apples to oranges. IE, the government often just decides it's not paying what it promised to the doctors via Medicare, or pays less...and there isn't anything they can do about it. The private industry, however, doesn't get away with that. It is also going to prove a lot towards what government run health care would look like, as fewer and fewer medical facilities and doctors are willing to accept Medicaid patients because of the lower payouts The idea that the medical profession will do a lot more work, for a lot less money is the central pillar of this plan, and it is false.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 10:38 AM) I like it too, but I find it a bit depressing. I think I like How the Earth Was Made better. Apocalypse Man is something you'd probably like if you dig Life After People. I know it is depressing, but for some reason, I have been totally addicted to natural disaster stuff as long as I can remember. What is Apocalypse Man? I haven't heard of that one. How the Earth was made and The Universe are very solid programs on History right now. For the most part I am totally down on that network as they have gone reality on me. I watch more History International than anything. I could live without Ax Men, Pawn Stars, American Pickers, etc.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 10:27 AM) They use Chernobyl for the show "Life After People" on the History Channel a few times. You're absolutely correct, it wouldn't take long. You are even seeing nature starting to take some of the abandoned areas of New Orleans back after just a few years... I am totally addicted to that show.

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 09:44 AM) Our pitching staff is off to a blistering start. The only starter to allow a run yet is freddy. Most of the bullpen looks pretty golden too. Why is Randy Williams still not on the roster? Nothing is still showing up on Google news other than he is scheduled to pitch soon.

QUOTE (Athomeboy_2000 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 09:46 AM) Michael Emerson is an extremely under-rated actor. He was awesome last night. He makes this show complete.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 04:09 PM) The coaches balloting for the Big Ten conference awards are a joke. Who wouldnt vote for Evan Turner as player of the year? And Matt Painter for coach of the year? Give me a break. Are teams allowed to vote for their own people?

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 12:08 AM) In their last 7 games, the Bulls have allowed point totals of 110, 111, 100, 116, 105, 122, 132. That's beyond pathetic. I'm kinda hoping we don't make the playoffs. I'd rather have a 5% shot at landing John Wall than getting smoked in 4 games (5 tops) by the Cavs or Magic. It is amazing how much different this team is with Noah out. Not to mention the new guys don't do a damned thing on defense.

Who was imitating him?

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 07:20 PM) The government should step in and make sure this happens, for the good of the country.

It pretty much has to be Nix or Lilli, with Nix a clear leader in that case.

QUOTE (Jordan4life @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 03:08 PM) I see your overall point. But I don't see anything wrong with being able to filter in your own talent every now and then. Your minor league system ideally is used to both filter in younger, and more importantly, cheaper talent, or to trade for more established players. Our minor league system under the KW era has been used solely for that latter. And this philosophy has proven over time that it doesn't translate to year in and year out success (two playoff births in 9 years under KW isn't gettin' it done). I guess the best example I can come up with as far as being able to do both (trade for proven players while being able to filter in your own talent) is the Atlanta Braves during that spectacular run of 14 straight playoff births. I realize how rare that is. But other than the Yankees, most teams that consistently get to October are able to produce from within. That means sitting and waiting with a hole at a position until someone is able to develop, because you would have to hold on to those prospects in the hope that they develop. After hearing the collective hissy fit on Soxtalk about the DH situation, the CF spot in prior years, and the lead off spot, I can't see Sox fans as a collective actually being willing to let something like this play out of the course of years.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 07:53 AM) You know, he's not been as bad as I thought he'd be. Of course, my expectations were very low. I really with McKenna had won the GOP nod, he has the profile of a guy that could win the general in Illinois. The guy totally lost his spine when it came to ethics reform and he hasn't done anything to fix the massive deficit. Those are pretty much the only two things he needs to work on, and he hasn't done a thing worthwhile on either one.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 07:17 PM) We need to pass the bill so you all can see what's in it. -- Nancy Pelosi. What a f***ing joke. The thing is, I think she meant it. In other words, give me your rights, your records, and your wallet, so I can take what is in them.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 07:46 AM) Brady will fall back with Illinoisans see what he's stood for previously. I actually researched the GOP candidates because I voted in the GOP primary, and Brady scares me a bit. He's extreme by national standards, and more so for Illinois. Quinn would have to really, really, really step in the s*** between now and November to lose to Brady. To be fair that is pretty much how Quinn has governed.

I'm starting a cycle of anti-biotics, does that count?

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:19 PM) I think Randy Williams was cut. He's no longer on the roster on MLB.com and if you search him, he doesn't have a team listed next to his name. Eh, that could mean MLB just screwed up too. It doesn't make sense that that favorite for the job would be gone before St Pats day.

QUOTE (fathom @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:19 PM) Not a chance in hell with our fan base Which means we would be a 65 win team for years until we caught lightning in a bottle. No thanks. Kenny can keep dealing prospects for proven players as far as I am concerned.

QUOTE (Kalapse @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 12:38 PM) This will likely end up benefiting the Sox but for some crazy reason I'm not getting any pleasure out of a possible career ending injury to one of the best closers in the game. I don't think most people are... a couple, but not many here at least.

QUOTE (elrockinMT @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 02:01 PM) I would be keeping both prospects and building from within instead of trading everyone we develop for someone elses talent, but that's just me Do you honestly think that people would be willing to keep buying two million or so tickets a year while the minor league system developed as we quit bringing in replacement players via trade?