sox4lifeinPA

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 11:44 PM) So hard... /thread I suppose that makes you anti-white rapper..... racist.

My name is PA, and I am an Independent Republican. I speak for myself and I act according to what I have learned through personal experience and through everyday relationships. I would honestly and earnestly seek to hear what my constituents most firmly believe in and balance them with what I personally believe to be the right course of action with any given issue. I do not pretend to have all the answers and this only supports my desire to have personal interaction with those who would elect me. I am passionate about what I believe and seek to better understand the positions counter to my own. I know many of you here at Soxtalk understand that to be true. I rely on those who consider me a friend, an equal in the debate ring, and an equal as a human being to help me become elected President of Soxtalk. Here is a brief overview of my beliefs; I apologize in advance for needing more than a sentence to explain my platform: Abortion: I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally do not support this issue, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Gun Control: Guns don’t kill people, criminals kill people. Keep guns out of the hands of criminals. Iraq War: While I support freedom movements and I supported this war, I also recognize the need for adapting new policies as this war evolves. Effectively supplying and training new Iraqi security forces should be paramount in order to bring our troops home. War on Terror: It is in our best interest to consider social development programs to fight ignorance, which is the root of terrorism, as equally as we consider military options. Energy policy: We have long overlooked viable options to oil based energy. It is time that we implement these solutions. Prayer/religion in schools: As long as any group or extra-curricular activity meets before, during or after school, I support religion in public schools. We should promote understanding in tolerance for every person. Environmental issues, protections: A balance needs to occur between regulation and public health; Public health coming first and foremost before over-regulation. Capital punishment: I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally do not support this issue, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Gay marriage / civil unions: I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally do not support this issue, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Health care / Medicare: There are realistic solutions to this problem. I support a one-payer system with pre-tax medical savings accounts equivalent to IRAs that could be carried throughout the lifetime of the individual and have employer eligible contributions. Minimum wage: I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally support mandatory votes every 3-5 years for reassessment of fair wages, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Welfare (individuals): I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally support worker training programs and other alternatives to a “hand out” equivalent, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Government funding of corporations (corporate welfare, targeted research, etc.): I am in favor of supporting businesses through funding that show corporate and social responsibility. Bankruptcy protections (business, individual): I believe that there are many people who benefit from bankruptcy protection and we need to guarantee this right. I also recognize the need for reform to make it more difficult for those who abuse this system. Immigration policies: One of the most important issues of our lifetime and nothing is being done about it. Respect for human beings need to come first; however, the flood of illegal immigrants must stop. Whatever it takes to document workers, protect national security, and give jobs to those who want them. Doctrine of preemptive military action: We must not be afraid to protect ourselves we justified. Size/scope of federal government: The state governments should be more equipped to handle issues from welfare to health care. While I understand the growing need for more agencies as the size of our nation and problems of our nation grows, more could and should be done on the state and local levels. Federal taxes and budget: I am in favor of implementing a small Federal sales tax and a correlating income tax cut for every American. We should focus on streamlining taxes and the Federal budget. Areas needing increased spending: This would be decided on the State level and would be dictated by the needs of that State. Areas needing decreased spending: This would be decided on the State level and would be dictated by the needs of that State. Affirmative action: I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally do not support this issue, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Relationships with other nations and their human rights records: Basic Human rights need to be guaranteed unilaterally. If we truly believe in Democracy we must set the standard throughout the world. North Korea: Will continue to be a threat until other nations take a real stake in its future. Iran: Will continue to be a threat until other nations take a real stake in its future. Palestine/Israel: Will continue to be a threat until other nations take a real stake in its future. School funding: I believe this is a state’s right issue. I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Rebuilding of New Orleans: Symbolically rebuilding New Orleans would be an example to the world and to each other the character of the people of the United States. Civil liberties vs security (wiretaps, etc.): Overall, I understand the need for security measures such as wiretaps; however, when it comes at the cost of freedom, we have already lost. Social Security: I would pass law to include “retirement education” as a part of the CRA (customer reinvestment act) which requires financial institutions to prove their “giving back” to the community which they serve. People young and old must know that Social Security is a supplement to retirement and not to be considered their entire retirement portfolio. Stem Cell research: If we can better the quality of life for disabled Americans or future unborn Americans, then I have to support this research. Unions and labor: I believe in most cases Unions are outdated and more often than not lead to over priced labor and job loss. Eminent Domain: I believe this is a state’s right issue. While I personally do not support this issue, I believe it is in the best interest of the population of any given state to have direct representation via their elected state officials to decide whether or not they believe this matter is one that their state should support or prohibit. Transportation/transit priorities and spending: Funds should be spent on viable public transportation. International trade policy (open or protectionist, NAFTA, etc.): Balance needs to return to help boost domestic products; however, it is ultimately on those corporations to compete through quality of products and not through government protection. Tort reform: I favor tort reform. How to fix corruption in Congress (and other areas of gov’t): I am a lead by example person. Be first to admit when you’re wrong and be the last person out the door at the end of the day. I would offer positions to individuals who followed the same mantra over those who may be more qualified through experience. While this may seem unrealistic, I believe character is one of the most important qualities in people and should be rewarded. Thank you for taking the time to read my platform. I will be starting a thread to discuss any of these topics. In addition, if you have any other questions about my stance on any issues, please do not hesitate to ask me in that forum. Again, thank you. Please vote for PA on Soxtalk Election Day.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 09:02 PM) Stop. collaborate and listen?

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 08:42 PM) I concur. totally.

QUOTE(Sox It To Em @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 08:31 PM) Stopped reading right there. There are numerous quality console games that are not on PC. This isn't rhetoric class. Name a game or get off the pot. QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 08:41 PM) I'll tell you one thing...PC's may be good for a lot of things, but this PC has never been good for gaming. And I've tried. Bought it brand new, and right out of the box it was slow for some things, and as it has aged, it has gotten worse (I think I've said repeatedly that the CD drive hasn't worked in about a year, and it's only a 3 year old PC). what pc? what specs? that'll be the truth telling. no one has brought up cost yet, and THAT'S where you win the argument. However, aside from that I'd rather spend 1500 bucks on a pc than 500 on a console.

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 08:02 PM) Oh ive played the best of PC games for sure. But there are no PC games that can match certain games that come out for consoles only... And the controls play a big factor in it too. Plus on a computer your on a 17 inch screen or somewhere around that with good picture. With a console you can do it on a 46 inch screen. I have a 20 Inch Screen that I can get two feet in front of.. you'll go blind that close with a 46" Name a console game that you can't get for PC? All console games flow smoothly onto the PC, but PC games suck on consoles because they're so limiting, i.e. Command and Conquer, Half-Life, Counter Strike.... Console games couldn't begin to compete with MMORPGs. should I go on? the controls for a PC can be used to type a document for a Presidential speech or the browse the internet to purchase plane tickets.... Consoles play dvds...woo!

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 06:43 PM) That's still a lot more than the average Amish salary. I'm from Texas mate

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 06:28 PM) Which is of course exactly why I replied. too funny....

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 06:18 PM) Quote from, uh, post 1. oh, it's cool, i'm just here to pad my post count...

The Kinky Staff? That sounds like something Texsox would chose for a porno name....

"Pronto Condoms: Start as quick as you Finish"

QUOTE(Palehosefan @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 01:55 PM) either my car or my fiancee. which one has more trouble starting on a cold night?

QUOTE(bmags @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 02:07 PM) if anything i felt that JWG gave the feeling of being the victim of the crimes and having an almost sympathetic view of gacy. or perhaps Stevens wasn't "forgiving" gacy as much as admitting that he feels and acts as f-ed up at times as gacy did. Sounds familiar to me.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 08:42 AM) Paypal is paying over 5% as well. BTW, NEVER EVER use National City. They are the worst bank ever. Ask me how they tried to ruin Madison's first birthday party... if you dare. Paypal is not FDIC insured...so no thanks. how did they try to ruin Madison's first birthday party? ...I too, like to live dangerously.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 09:32 AM) Direct deposit is the best thing ever. It gives assclowns like National City and Sox4lifePA one less chance to screw up something as simple as a deposit but I'm YOUR assclown Seriously though, you're an assclown if you don't have DD. If you don't have access to it, keep bugging your boss, even the smaller banks have ways of getting it to a business owner.

wasn't he on the Foxnews morning show from time to time? I haven't watched it for almost a year, so I don't remember.

Imogen Heap, Wheat, and everything else on my gigabeat mix.

Yeah for Queen Prawn!

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QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 02:34 AM) there is a reason that consoles make so much money, and im pretty sure your PC cant play games without a crazy amount of lag that are capable on the ps3/xbox360. then you've never played PC games... Quite the opposite. Think about the computing power of some of the best gaming PCs out there. They blow away a console. they're literally toys in comparison

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 06:42 AM) I get 5.8% on my savings from ING down here. So I'm doing pretty well down here. silly aussie...doesn't that convert to like .0034% in US dollars

well, we all know that I'm the funniest person on soxtalk...so you're probably right

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Nov 14, 2006 -> 12:51 AM) I only got 1 reply when I posted it last month. Not sure people are interested. http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=55116 well...people are cowards.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Nov 13, 2006 -> 11:52 PM) Director commentary fit everything together. I don't know your interpretation, but I believe Gyllenhal avoiding the airliner's engine tampered with the natural order of the universe. He was supposed to die, and because he avoided death, the entire fabric of time was at stake. A common belief I hear people mention is the entire film was merely a prophetic dream, and Gyllenhal smiled in his bed because he may have been relieved it wasn't real. I'm going to be rather prophetic myself right here and guess you bringing Donnie Darko is entirely due to the latest XBOX360 commercial featuring the REM song. I can't be the only one who heard it during the promo for "Gears of WAr" and immediately thought of the movie. yeah, I was in a movie watching mood tonight after the gym, so I threw it in. (subconsciously the xbox commercial made me watch the film and not buy the game...better luck next time microsoft) I had never watched the director's cut. It made the movie 30 minutes longer, and there were a lot of great scenes. The director's cut included snippets from the book Donnie was reading, and the very last page it showed focused on this line "Some of the people who were living in the divergent world will not remember it happened." (my paraphrase) That totally opened my eyes to the "Mad World" segment where the actors are responding to their "dreams" they just had. Some of them remember what happened and some of them don't. I remember the official website being very interesting, fwiw. Great movie.

QUOTE(3E8 @ Nov 13, 2006 -> 11:44 PM) I use www.emigrantdirect.com and very much enjoy the 5.05% APY I'm getting. Not bad for a savings account. very nice. I have 5.00% on my checking (3.00% after the new year) and 4.65% on my savings... univest.net it's amazing to see these products pop up. Even traditional banks (brick and mortar) are getting in on the action. Interestingly enough, it's mostly to retain what they're losing, but there are untapped markets beyond the typical service area of any given bank, that these banks now see as viable. it's great news for the consumer.