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Tribune only said that he took it hard, while Kenny said talking to him after he was pulled from the lineup after the 7th yesterday was the hardest thing he has had to do as GM.

"SouthSider Reloaded" - in theaters Summer 2004. Welcome Back!

I don't know any of the datails of the Rainbow Coalition deal (Out-of-towner), but "kickbacks" don't sound appropriate if in fact that's what he's looking for. On the other hand, Wal-Mart, Shoney's restaraunts and several other megacorporatios ARE being justly pursued in cases of alleged discrimination in hiring, pay, and promotion practices. I can't say these corporations are guilty of all charges and that's what the suits are looking to substantiate. The feminist picket of the Masters is, imo, ok if that is the target they stick to. But, yes, if they then apply pressure on businesses that sponsor the Masters I think it descends to another level. While the cause may be more socially just (ending long-standing sexual descrimination in the tournament) than that of the Anti-Moore and Radio Religiosos, throwing punches at sponsors does often blindside these groups that were just carrying out business. You, I presume, didn't really think through the Wal-Mart analogy. There is a monumental difference between taking on a corporate juggernaut for unilaterally unfair or discriminatory business practices, as opposed to squeezing small businesses because they have the 'audacity' to advertise on a station that syndicates a radio personality they find objectionable or they to run a film they are scheduled to run a responsibly-rated film they are contracted to run. At the same time, I initally conceeded they have the right to operate in such a way if it doesn't break the law. It doesn't mean you have to like it.

I'll be there, in Sec 102 I think. The pitching matchup looks ugly, but what R ya gonna do? On my way out the door now to HOPEFULLY see this 5th starter curse finally come to an end. Hey, Beastly, was that you on AM1000 yesterday night post-game? I was driving back from dinner in Greektown and only half paying attention to the radio until I heard the shout out to the sites.

Well, apparently you hate at least two states. Confederate"48"... Where's the love for Hawaii and Alaska? And it puts a big smile on my face knowing Moore has so many people up in arms. A big expose' book comes out against the Administration - even a well-researched and well-written one - and the right wing pundits yawn. American's don't read, so the most damning information will be barely a blip on teh radar. Americans do see films (only we're vulgar and call them "movies"), so Moore's efforts reach more people. Not died-in-the-wool Bus***es of course, the won't see it and are not expected to. And not people who dislike Moore's selective portrayal of facts (which still make them facts by the way, though people want to dismiss that. And Mike Moore didn't invent the art of propaganda and choosing to tell only one side of the story). That's OK too, the film isn't being billed as this Summer's Hollywood blockbuster. But it's getting solid reviews from very respected sources. And even if "trickledown" didn't really work in the economic world of the 80s, it will work here. Liberal-leaning Hollywood and its atache's will see the film, talk about the film, and possibly be influenced by it. Moore's cause and outrage will be adopted by many more celebrities in the public eye, and in that way some of Moore's message will get out second-hand to even avaowed Moore-haters because othr celebs they do admire will put it out there. I personally deplore the website that has Bus***es contacting the theaters slated to show F911 and threatening boycots if they run it. Again, it's not a Hollywood blockbuster running on multiple-screens at the cineplex. And running films is the job of the theater manager, making boycot threats an attempt at economic sencorship - worse than shooting the messenger, because all the theater is doing is running the summer releases as they are supposed to. Sure, people have the right to take this approach, so what are you gonna do? And it's shaping up to be a no holds barred fight up til November, so it's not surprising. But it's no different than the tactics of the conservative religiosos who for years had stooges listening to every word that came out of the mouths of Stern et al., and beyong badgering the FCC boycotted the advertisers who ran adds during the "objectionable" shows. Aain, the small businesses running the adds were the victims, punished for doing something that made good business sense (advertising effectively to a target demographis). Again, it's people's reghts to operate that way, underhanded as it is. F911 in theaters tomorrow And to think Eisner coul have just held on to the film...

Have a good one!

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That point can'r be emphasized enough. Bush getting "re-elected" could absolutely lead to a scary make up of the Supreme Court, one with not a lot of interest in equality and the civil rights of US citizens. And they'lll be on the job for a loooong time to come.

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The reports of Magglio's imminent return to the lineup have been greatly exaggerated. This from Cowley in today's Southtown:

No, the online schedule says FSN, and I doubt the matchup is so compelling ESPN has decided to pick it up.

I was just planning on getting my group together at Jimbo's beforehand, but if a tailgate is in the works please let me know. Barring possible October baseball (hope springs eternal), games this week will be my only time in this year, and it would be cool to swing by and meet some folks. Oh, and... :fthecubs :fthecubs :fthecubs

Yes, Kap's question was rhetorical, suggesting praise might not have been as forthcoming if the roles were reversed. I don't think it is necessarily the case, even in this very exchange. Clinton publicly supported and said he understood Bush's decision to go to war in Iraq, without getting into details as to whether trumping up the justification for the war was something he condoned. They were mutually very cordial to each other. I think Tex is right about the exclusiveness of being/having been POTUS.

But with this latest threat they are targeting an ally and not us. We saw how quickly Spain pulled out after the Madrid bombing and so the terrorists know that the resolve of our allies may be the weakest link, particularly if there is significant political pressure in the home countries aver being a part of the war to begin with. It is getting to be a surreal situation. Nine days until the handover, and I'm sure it will be a rocky road leading up to it with more of this kind of thing rather than less.

I'd be surprised if any opinions DO change here. Seems we're a prretty stubborn bunch of motherf***ers. And half of us are right – I mean left. Common ground: So, what the hell is up with those #@&!%! White Sox?

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Hey!! First rule of God Club: Don't talk about God Club!

The crossed out WIN keys and scrawled in mac stuff is great, and the "Fire Wire!" and other touches are great. One of the London insiders needs to go in for a haircut and say "P-P-P-Powerbook" or something and see what kind of response they get. Just imagine if all of us wasting time in cyberspace actually decided to be productive citizens...? Nah, it'll never happen.

That's a great link, Cheat! Man, the Sox had more than their fair share of cheaters, didn't they? Chick Gandill - I'm shocked!! also... Babe Pinelli. Fred McMullin. Willie Kamm (2x!). Mike Tresh and Joe Kuhel. Tony Cuccinello. Roy Schalk!?! Chico Carrasquel?! Lil' Nell??? Jack Brohamer, Mike Squires and Vance Law (now it's hitting close to home with players I grew up with). Robin Ventura and Ray Durham (Daggers in my heart!)... In Ozzie's defense, although he got duped, he is only on the 'suspected cheaters' list. .

I'd give just about anything to be under a Clinton Presidency again, but I'm not exactly lining up to plunk down $35 for a 950 page book by and about him. My on again-off again low-carb diet gets me pretty bound up sometimes, but it's not like I have THAT MUCH lavatory reading time.

I know it’s hard to find much to like about Quebec after the weekend series, but I’m going to give it a shot. Unibroue, of Chambly Quebec, is in my opinion a strong contender for the best craft brewery in North America. They are easily the best brewers of traditional, high-octane Belgian style ales, even surpassing the quality efforts of venerable New Belgium (Colorado), Allagash (Maine) and Omagong (New York). The Unibroue stuff is just phenomenally good. If you haven’t had it but want to get a little adventurous with your beer, go get some. The four beers I’ve enjoyed today for Jon’s near-masterpiece on the mound were Maudite, Don de Dieu, trios pistols, and Fin Du Monde. The brewery makes lots of other great stuff, but with these clocking in at 8%, 9%, 9%, and 9% abv., more than four of these and you may injure yourself. All of their beers are bottle-conditioned and “on lees,” meaning the beer was bottled with a dose of live yeast and allowed to undergo a mini-fermentation in the bottle to naturally carbonate the beer. There’s a dusting of live, dormant yeast on the bottom of each bottle that newcomers to the styles will carefully leave behind when they decant into a glass (Only savages drink beer out of bottles, by the way), but initiates will covet and/or fight over. These beers should all be enjoyed cooled, but not “American cold,” or you’re going to dull your taste buds and the complexity and depth of these beers will be lost on you. Maudite: The “baby” of the bunch, at 8% alcohol it’s merely twice as strong as most beers. It has the devil on the label and means “the Damned,” s at least there’s truth in advertising. It’s a dark red-mahogany strong ale and the first thing they started brewing when they launched in 1992. Great, great beer. The label also has a canoe full of flying Canuck fur trappers that legend says made a deal with the devil to get home for Christmas. Don de Dieu: They’ve only been doing this one for about 6 years. Named after the French explorer Champlain’s vessel, it’s a 9% “wheat tripel” – a great bastardization between a high-octane Abbey tripel and a Belgian wit (white/wheat). Lightly hopped, delicately spiced, and probably what they have on tap in Heaven. Trios pistoles: My non-French is very bad, but I think it means “three towers.” There are three towers (and a flying hell horse) on the label at any rate, so that’s my guess. 9% abv., dark strong ale. Hints of chocolate, treacle, rich fruity esters, kept in check with a bit of dark-roasted malt. All these beers lay down nicely like fine wine and change with age, but this one in particular becomes very port-like and complex after a couple of years’ cellaring. It was introduced in 1997, and I first tried it at a beer festival where Unibroue had a table. I got fairly, um, altered on it that evening which took some doing with those little 2-ounce pours they give at festivals. Fin du Monde: The name of this 9% golden ale translates as “the end of the world.” It’s a spot on interpretation of a Trappist strong golden ale or tripel ala’ the world-class Chimay White (Cinq cents). As I finish my last sip of this one I’m happy to say it compares quite favorably to Brother Theodore’s authentic monastery version.

Jon pitched a helluva game, tough way to take a loss. But these quotes from him before the game on 'taking one for the team' sound anything but selfish to me.