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QUOTE(RockRaines @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 10:10 AM) watched it last night, not as funny as Knocked up or Virgin, but still pretty amusing. 1) knocked up 2) Superbad 7) 40 YOV

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 02:26 PM) hope you don't touch bathroom door knobs then. another sick thought. You go to a game a US Cellular and use the urinal stalls. What are your shoelaces sitting in as you are letting nature take its course? nope, I use paper towels to open the door and then hold it with my foot as I basketball toss the wad in the garbage.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 02:36 PM) What the hell is it about guys? How hard is it (unless your Mr. Craig from Idaho) to piss IN a urinal? Cripes, that is so nasty. Dude the worst is as the day goes by the farther you have to stand back. It's like everyone's got a leaky faucet that day and the puddle just spreads out. p.s. yes, I made that picture in ms paint.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 02:03 PM) Wow. Gangplank Slipholders. SSensational name. The story gets stranger. It sounds TOO fabulous. Made up even.

Link Neat. That's why i don't handle money anymore.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 01:14 PM) I'm not certain which makes me sadder for him, he may have been inaccuratly portrayed as gay all these years and, like Jim's cartoon, repeating a lie over and over again somehbow makes it true or anyone gives a rip that he's gay or not I am also with Alpha, I still don't see what was illegal in reaching under a stall and tapping a foot.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 01:45 PM) Gay sex in airport bathrooms is on the rise. I recently read an article about a big sting operation in Atlanta's Hartsfield airport regarding this. Lots of men post ads in craigslist to make sure they can get a quick fix in the men's room while they are making quick stops between airports. There's a certain protocol that goes on for this and Senator Craig followed it. I find it hard to believe that he plead guilty if all he did was accidentally tap a guy's foot with his. Doesn't pass the sniff test. http://www.usatoday.com/travel/flights/200...indecency_N.htm remind me not to listen to my mp3 player in the bathroom at the airport...all that toe tapping might land you in an awkward situation.

Me and Mrs made 180 bucks on Amazon selling old books. Hope to make more as the semester begins.

me about 10 minutes ago... near mishap. just fyi.

QUOTE(CanOfCorn @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 11:25 AM) That's the first thing I thought of too. This student should be applauded and be used as an example for all students. Jake, I'm glad you and the rest of your school are ok today. But will this student be treated accordingly by his peers? or will he/she be labeled a rat?

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 10:56 AM) Oh come on now. I think even an Admin can see and admit that at times, this forum goes over the top. Its just that in our case, it can happen to either political extreme. bustin' balls, sorry

Mark Cuban is the instant cult favorite.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 29, 2007 -> 10:36 AM) Well, by "they", if that includes various posters... then this forum right here is a bit nutso as well. says who? remember you're an admin. try to keep SOME level of objectivity.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 11:59 PM) PA, until you get past the mindset that homosexuality is a way of life that needs to be overcome, these dialogues are doomed to all go the same way. It behooves individuals and society to overcome morbid obesity, but it there is no benefit to an individual or to society when someone feels forced to try to "overcome" their gayness. Until you understand that there are people with degrees (not PhD's ) of homosexual behavior (and no it's not as ridiculous as he's 50% homosexual or she's 33.43% lesbian) then we won't see eye to eye. Your line of logic would mean that anyone that's ever had a homosexual thought or desire and dismissed it would suppressing a small portion of who they are for the benefit of the greater part of themselves. For the benefit of the greater part of the individual we make dececisions that override the smaller desires in ourselves everyday. I would agree that it's a relatively rare trait and further agree that socially that trait can either be suppressed or developed; some people respond in extreme ways, i.e. embracing the lifestyle or fighting it with zeal. For instance someone who is immersed in theater culture is more prone to develop and explore their gay tendencies or someone that is an avid church goer at a misinformed church might become zealous against their latent desires. And then, there are some people who simply dismiss the curiosity of homosexual behavior when it enters their mind. Genetics -> Social -> Personal Choice. As for over-breeding, we can probably start with K-Fed.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 11:00 PM) I think there's a big difference between being a fat ass and being queer. You can change your behavior to not be fat. You can not stop being queer. Even if you stop having any sexual contact, it doesn't suddenly make you heterosexual. Even if you never have that contact to begin with. And that's fine. There's nothing wrong with being queer. Is it abnormal? Yeah, absolutely, but fairly common in the population too. Being a red head is abnormal, there are lots of differences that people have that make them abnormal. It is what it is. Your definition is that people are either 100% heterosexual or 100% gay, which is 100% incorrect and short sighted. That's my point. I think people can have gay desires and be happy as a heterosexual or vice versa. We agree on the end point, it's just how we get there that's different.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 05:44 PM) You mean like blue eyes? Red hair? Skin pigmentation? blue eyes and red hair are natural genetic variations that stand little in the way of evolution. Homosexuality is an aberration that is a period at the end of a genetic sentence, as is any genetic aberration that might limit the evolution and/or continuation of genetic code. This subtle difference is the unfortunate postering of an agenda, just like the hesitancy to call morbidly obese kids exactly that, but instead health professionals are forced to classify all kids over their estimated weight as"over-weight". Obviously no one likes to feel that the way they are is some how weaker than the next person, and I would never discriminate on those grounds and find it wrong that this guy would discriminate based on any genetic differences, aberration or otherwise. Discrimination is discrimination and shouldn't stand. How one arrives at the point where one is the subject of discrimination is a whole different argument. -------------------------------------------- ok, now here's where I talk like a human being and remove myself from the conversation. One of Mrs PA's friends recently came out and I totally ok with his lifestyle and find him to be a joy to be around. However he got to feel and be the way he is doesn't really matter to me. I would defend him against the staunchest objector to his lifestyle and hopefully will engage in some interesting conversations about his life in the future. Whether genetics are the lone culprit or nuturing and social settings had a part as well, the friendship is not defined by the fact that I like women and he likes men. Ok, back to my regularly scheduled mouth-breathing.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 04:46 PM) um... I didn't say any of those things. And yes, if you like sweets and that results in you being overweight, then you probably will be heathier and happier if you come to terms with that. Those "terms" may mean quitting, or moderation, or just doing it. Who knows? You are trying to make this into an argument that no one is making with you. Here is what I am saying - do whatever you want to. Just don't tell people they are somehow wrong or evil, when you do those things yourself. Its the plain old glass houses thing, when it comes down to it. Nothing more. I totally agree. I was just trying to create conversation.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 04:28 PM) I think "come to peace with himself" is actually a very good phrase. If you are constantly voting and campaigning against something that you yourself do... clearly, you are internally conflicted. I like sweets, it has led me to be overweight. Should I "come to peace with myself" and be a fat ass who likes sweets or get some responsibility in my life and battle a destructive behavior? The problem with many people is the inability to see the degrees of an issue, meaning: the resolution of this story isn't sen Craig accepts himself as a homosexual and lives happily ever after. The fact that he behaved in some homosexual way doesn't mean he's 100% homosexual and therefore that's the only lifestyle for him. "but homosexuality is a genetic issue"... so is being overweight, but there are plenty of people with responsible grips on their lives to overcome a propensity for certain ways of life. Everyone wants to see homosexuality put in the "genetic category" because logically it means "I, the receiver of the dna, have no control over it." But this, unfortunately, adds to the argument the fact that many or most genetic abberations are considered negative things...oh except homosexuality and Antonio Alfonseca's sixth finger.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 04:24 PM) When said hypocrisy results in OTHER peoples' lives being effected detrimentally due to his onw denial... I can't possibly feel bad for him. again, who said it was denial? There are plenty of people with homosexual desires that lead perfectly normal heterosexual lives. I know this is unpopular (as logic is sometimes), but name your addiction or vice, it's the same thing: people battle these problems and lead normal lives in the interim. The real issue is the apparent adultury; regardless of what gender the receipiant was, Sen. Craig needs a hug or something.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 04:16 PM) He voted to allow discrimination in employment based on your sexuality in 1996. The vote to block employment based discrimination failed by one vote. So I can't feel too bad at his embarrassment. I hope he learns to accept who he is and come to peace with himself. And stops acting irresponsibly in bathrooms. You can catch a disease like that. Sub-question: So everyone that has some kind of homosexual desire whether acted upon or not is automatically a homosexual and therefore "should come to peace with himself? cos that sounds like a load of crap, to be perfectly honest.

He also said he regrets that he "should not have pled guilty. I was trying to handle this matter myself quickly and expeditiously." That's what got you into this in the first place On a serious note: Balta implied that his behavior and his voting record seemed contradictory. Does one's struggle with a problem or sin or whatever you want to call it, automatically make you a hypocrite if you vote against those things? He certainly represents/represented more than himself in the senate.

Ladies and Gentlemen, the worst AG in American history....

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Aug 28, 2007 -> 02:03 PM) Wouldn't the credit check determine that the Social Security number is fraudulent? It should, but depending on the service it might just come back as a SS# mismatch. Believe it or not, the Patriot Act made it harder to open a bank account and therefore easier to spot this kind of fruad. My mom got hit with an illegal immigrant using her SS#. She found out when she opened a new checking account. I think bank employees should be able to get certified with Homeland security for spotting SS and credit fraud and should be able to report suspicious activity. Hell, we're regulated out the butt enough as it is. Why not add a little more and pay me some $$ while we're at it.

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QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Aug 27, 2007 -> 12:31 PM) How can you not have confidence in this guy? total confidence, but the question is whether john waters is qualified to be the attorney general?