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QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 07:51 PM) It was India. You used to be able to pay in Dollars to get into the Taj Mahal. They now only accept Rupees. I was going to say India, but I was waiting for one of my more lefty comrades to chime in.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 09:41 PM) Recourse? So you think someone saw your negative and then checked his to see if you gave him a negative? Doesn't work that way. But if revenge is important to you, then I guess you shouldn't sell there. don't put words in my mouth...er...posts. I never said "revenge"...I said recourse. As a seller, I can remove bids from potentially bad buyers because I see that another seller had a problem with that buyer...so yes, the negative feedback on his review would go a long way if someone doesn't want to sell to a potential pain in the ass. Good lord, if only I could do that at the bank...oh wait, I do...it's called "Chexsystems" and it warns me, the account opener, about bad customers and therefore I don't have to open accounts for them. If you took that away, we'd be forced to talk people's word for it. Under your rules...anyone could buy a house, regardless of previous bad credit. You think we have a bad market now? sorry man, but this ruling just sucks and it goes against most other market systems.

with fiddy cent and Jenna Jameson backing you, seriously, how can Hillary lose?

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 12:27 PM) Rumor is the strike ends this week, so more house might be back sooner than you realize. I heard that last week, too.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:33 PM) He paid you, was disappointed, and left you negative. You retailated. Classis reason why eBay is choosing keeping sellers honest, who are more of the problems, then buyers. you don't get to be "disappointed". You read the discription of the item and make a choice as whether to buy. If you dont like the outcome, you're the idiot. Now if I misrepresented something, that's a different story. this is not a retail store where the customer is always right. this is private individuals doing business through a 3rd party. This guy didn't ask questions and didn't ask for a return. He was simply upset that the junk that he bought from me wasn't a gem. I upheld my side and got burned...therefore, what is my recourse under the new rules? I won't be selling anymore, that's what.

and mine:

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:24 PM) Texas, aceptamos sí Pesos no hay un equis en Tejas.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:24 PM) I see it this way...all religions are "faith-based," or at least under the common meaning of religion. So if you say you believe what you do because you have "faith" that you are correct, that's great. I can go with that. But you're telling me that I "misunderstand" something that is based on faith, that means you don't understand it either. It means you truly believe what you believe is correct, but you can't explain to any reasonable certainty why that is correct. So it's not a misunderstanding, but rather your choice to believe- via, your faith. And to me, that's what all religions are- peoples' faiths. And who am I to disagree with that or tell them they are wrong? No one. But don't tell me I misunderstand. There's a difference. Just because something is faith based, doesn't mean it has no scientific backing and therefore impossible to support. The Bible was really written by people, Jesus really walked the earth, there really is a fundemental difference between the tenents of Christianity and all other religions. These are all real things. Regardless of your "Faith" they're easy to understand. Likewise, just because it is "scientific" doesn't exclude it from being connected to "faith". Your car has brakes (the science). When you approach a stoplight at a busy intersection and it's been snowing, you apply your brakes with the hope and faith that the mechanic that installed them did his job correctly...especially if it's slippery and you come within inches of hitting the person in front of you. I"m telling you that you probably misunderstand on two levels:) but that doesn't mean would couldn't grab a Lager and watch the Sox. ok, this could go on at least until 7pm, when I go home...so let's just say that we disagree with each other's positions

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:23 PM) I was surprised to learn that we are continuing to print more new bills then we retire. the stuff I've seen in 8+ years of banking...amazing. They should retire a whole lot more.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:20 PM) My wife is watching Rachel Ray on TV right now. I swear to god I want a sound bite of this show!!! Seriously, she just said "I can't keep my hands off the sausage"! Call me immature, but I busted my gut laughing at that!!! that's literally, what she said

QUOTE(knightni @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:11 PM) Until the Arab beach bully shows up, kicks sand in your face and steals your 100 virgins. damn...and your virgins were hot.

QUOTE(Jimbo's Drinker @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:14 PM) thats what she said.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:10 PM) "Rambo" sucks. Not much more than a lot of graphic violence. Pfft. Stalone backwards is "enolats." those of you with 3 years of Latin under your belt know that means: "graphic violence". Were you really looking for a story?

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:48 PM) Would you have given him negative feedback after he paid on time? no, I hold out until I get feedback....because this wasn't the first time I've run into this kind of unrealistic bidding. So when he gave me negative feedback, I responded with the same, because despite paying ontime (not his only responsibility) he was a terrible eBayer. People think eBay is this amazing place where you can find anything for a good deal...no, that's Amazon.com. eBay is where you find used stuff for dirt cheap.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:50 PM) Obama has the ability to inspire this nation like JFK and RWR did. And that may just be what we need right now. However, I am afraid the man may be more of a paper tiger than anything. I LOVE ORIGAMI!!!

QUOTE(iamshack @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 06:00 PM) See, rather than saying I "misunderstand" what you believe in, why can't you (or other people who are religious people) say that maybe there are different ways of looking at things? Or that maybe different people can believe in different belief systems but still reach the same mental point or values? Or maybe just "to each his own"? Why does it have to be a "misunderstanding" thing? That's what really gets me... so what would you say the definition of two people not comprehending each other's ideas? ....mis...understanding? The crux of every world religion or spiritual thought, including secular humanism, is that we, the participants, must do something, work hard or act "good", to acheive something (nirvana, enlightenment, a high five). Every last one, except Chrisitianity. so to say that people misunderstand things doesn't mean I think less of you, like it's some game that puts one person over another. It just means that throughout our days on earth we learn and understand (hopefully) more and more, but there is so much misinformation and false teaching that sometimes it's hard to see the real truth. Everyone is on a journey, and my only desire for you or any person is to never stop seeking what is at the center of why you believe so fiercly one way or another. like I said, peace on you. Good luck.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:57 PM) Cause I'm supporting the troops too! I totally mis-under-estima-cated you.... what a patriot!

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:56 PM) I really like the idea of letting the troops in for free to support them. I'd enlist....

I remember hearing on NPR recently that a country wasn't accepting dollars anymore...anyone remember which?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:55 PM) I'll interject this thought into this converstaion. There has been numerous occasions in my life, and several here on Soxtalk, that I have been the recipient of comments made to make me feel 'inferior' because I happen to believe in something that can't be scientifically proven to exist. you have to admit...it is a little silly to believe in his existence...

QUOTE(iamshack @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:51 PM) You're right- and you won't come out and say that I am beneath you or that you have more value because of what each of us believe. But you'll tell me that I must have misunderstood what it is that you believe, otherwise, I would believe it too. Correct? What does that imply? Secondly, since I am incapable of understanding, I will now also be incapable of doing other things subconsciously in your mind (when I say you, I mean someone resembling your beliefs, not you personally, obviously). And that relegates me to a position of inferiority in your mind and among your peers. it implies that you don't understand it. I barely understand it and I have heck of time trying to live it out everyday. it certainly doesn't mean that I think less of you. you...you..you just don't get me! peace on you, brother.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:45 PM) And SS is posting to support our troops, let's all join him. 30k posts man. 20k ago you had the right to joke

QUOTE(iamshack @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:35 PM) No, you may not say to me "you're going to Hell" or whatever place you want to term as the antithesis of "Heaven." But people from all sorts of religious groups absolutely have a tendency to look down upon those who do not share in their beliefs. And you need to look no further than in your post for evidence of such. You're basically telling me that there is no way to reject the beliefs of Christianity- that if I truly understood it, I would never have walked away from it. Do you see that? That is where all this stems from. The belief that one cannot believe in anything other than what it is you have discovered "the truth" in. Did I say that you were beneath me because you didn't believe what I believed? I think you're inferring something I didn't write. I believe that there are many misguided believers and that means there are many misguided unbelievers that come into contact with those people. Nothing has been said about levels of status or value in what you believe versus what you don't believe.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:03 PM) You are still more than welcome to leave PA negative feedback on SoxTalk. More than a mere site feature, here at SoxTalk it's a tradition. I Kid, I Care, So There® whatever, just because soxtalk embraces mimes before boobs, doesn't make you the higher being or thought of your choice! if that were true, I'd be winning the most likely to be flamed.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:31 PM) I'm building sand castles to support our troops! I'm eating cheeseburgers... you can donate at [email protected]