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QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 02:47 PM) Yes, a candidate has to have 50%+1 of the delegates in a convention to take the nod. That's how I understood it. So if this becomes a floor fight, I give Obama about the lowest chances. Clinton has the "machine" and Edwards is not in the worst of the fray between those two.

What I am thinking Mr. Kickass, does one candidate have to have a majority? Is there any minimum that a candidate has to reach? I'm also thinking back to Kennedy trying to have some of Carter's delegates released back in 1980.

Perhaps someone that is following the Dem sider closer than I can answer this. It seems that Clinton and Obama have the resources to stay in until the convention. I'm guessing Edwards may be able to as well, but that would be tougher. If it stays undecided going into the convention, does Edwards have a chance to be the pick? Or would Edwards become the King or Queen maker? I can't see Obama supporters crossing to Clinton and vice versa. Kind of a smaller version of the Adams - Clay corrupt bargain that torpedoed Jackson in 1852.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 12:25 PM) Last night my cat bit the hell out of my hand while I was petting her when she saw the dog. I got blood ALL over two towels and my just washed comforter. The dog then threw up repeatedly for the next three hours and the new dog had it flying out the other end. When I went to the doctor this morning because my hand is uber swollen, the prescription he gave me (apparently cat bites get infected a lot) wouldn't get filled because eff'n CVS wouldn't recognize the new carrier of my prescription plan. After two hours fighting with them and MedCo I finally got my damn augmentum. Ugh. Worst day. Other than that Mrs. Lincoln, how did you like the play? Thanks, my burn feels muuuuuch better.

QUOTE(dasox24 @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 01:55 PM) I guess it's cool that she's standing by her terms (one being no alcohol), but come on lady, your son is 19 years old. If you don't think he should be allowed to drink alcohol, well, that's just ridiculous. Once a person becomes of college age, it should really be up to him to decide. It's not like she found heroine or cocaine in his car. Now, if the kid was 16 years old and still in high school and under the supervision of his parents, I'd be fine with this. But, he's obviously not. He is considered an "adult" by law and is his own man at this point. Don't sell his car to prove a point that is dumb. I'm guaran-damn-tee you she was drinking alcohol or smoking weed or some s*** when she was 19. And if she wasn't, well, good for her. But she is not her son. Yes sir, he is his own man. Too bad his mommy had to buy a car for him. Wow, What a man!

QUOTE(StrangeSox @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 01:29 PM) On NPR, anecdotally, a lot of independents chose to vote for McCain instead of Obama because of Obama's perceived large lead. Interesting, those are the two candidates I woulod vote for if allowed to vote in both primaries. I don't think the ballot was poorly designed. Rotating is better, and evens out the advantages, but even then it is never fair. And I remember from my Poli Sci classes, top of the ballot is huge.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 11:29 AM) And in both directions. In every state, but sadly more so in the south, there will be an element of racism that will hurt Obama, and Richardson. But, and probably just as bad, there are some in SC who will vote for Obama because he IS black. It shouldn't matter, but it does, to some folks. The one good thing from all this is that it clearly matters to a lot fewer people than it did a few decades ago - otherwise Obama would not be in it. Looking over the list of black congressional members, the South does seem to have elected more black members than the north. I'm not certain that in today's south, it will be any better or worse for him.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 10:45 AM) Clemens was taping the call. If he would have been screaming, the next words you'd hear would have been "Roid rage?" Depeding on your point of view, any conclusion can be made from that tape.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 11:17 AM) As for racism, I don't doubt it will play a role - Isn't that a shame? I agree with your assessment, but God help us for judging a candidate for reasons unrelated to their abilities in fulfilling their Oath of Office.

QUOTE(Athomeboy_2000 @ Jan 9, 2008 -> 09:17 AM) I dont want my president "faking" her image to get elected. THat is not acceptable to me. She is who she is. We have seen her for almost a year. This not her, this is an image. No one has a natural "image" that we want as President. The "Presidential" act or persona can not be carried around 24/7. So we watch as they each audition for the role.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Dec 25, 2007 -> 01:27 PM) I just want to thank Skiles for making the Bulls a real fun team to watch for three seasons. I won't forget how the team was transformed from the laughing stock of the entire NBA to one of the most respected teams in the NBA (they may not have been the best, but for 3 seasons they played harder and more fundementally sound than practically any team in the league). I hope Skiles gets a job next season and does what he did in Chicago, rebuild someone elses franchise to the point of respectability. However, I do think the time was probably right for the move and I would like the Bulls to bring in a guy who has a history of developing bigs. Bottom line this team is going to go as far as Tyrus Thomas/Joakim Noah can take them (we know what we have in the other guys and for this team to make it to the next level they will need to get something pretty productive out of the two big men lottery picks). I suspect we will see some changes to the roster by the trade deadline as well, which may include a trade involving at least one of the core players. I'm feeling a Collins to Jackson vibe, but not done nearly as well as Krausse did.

Ow, the Cap't would definitely hurt like hell.

Three days ago I burned the roof of my mouth on a too hot pizza. Eating has sucked for three days. Warm salt water rinse helps a little. Crunchy food does not.

McCain Looking on the GOP side, it has looked so obvious to me that McCain is their best candidate. I was thinking that Edwards could slip in as everyone's #2 choice, but now I'm starting to soften on that stance. Perhaps the big two will eat everyone.

Some editors work their whole lives and never have that opportunity

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 7, 2008 -> 11:24 PM) So I guess in excess of being Mexico's unemployment and social security plans, we are their health care plan too? Actually major employers in Mexico provide Doctors in the workplace. When I worked in Mexico, the quality of routine health care the employees and families received was very good. Of course, I never saw the rest of the story. We also were required by law to provide a meal. People forget that when they ask what our employees were paid. What is a shame with our system is the very poor and those with greater resources have coverage. The working poor, the small business owner, the people who work for the small business, are squeezed. My ex father-in-law worked his ass off for 40 years. At 58 years old he was released from his job. Both he and my ex mother in law had medical issues. Facing over $1000 a month for insurance, plus co-pays, plus out of pocket, ruined them quickly. There is room for improvements. Workers earning $30,000 per year shouldn't be faced with 20% or more of their net being taken up with routine health care.

QUOTE(Kalapse @ Jan 8, 2008 -> 01:24 PM) It's a f***ing joke that Tim Raines didn't get in. Best leadoff hitter in NL history. What I think is the f***ing joke is he will get in, but in another year or two. The voters play this stupid first ballot thing. It's like Rock is going to go out and get a couple more hits, score a few more runs.

QUOTE(iamshack @ Jan 8, 2008 -> 06:59 PM) One possibility is that he was getting B-12 injections and was using the lidocaine to numb the soreness from the B-12 injection (or at least this is what the nurses at the hospital I am working at now told me)... That was my understanding, but I could not find the link. You use the lidocaine topically, then ram the needle in. Commonly used with children, I believe it is what Dentists use as well before jamming that damn needle into your gums. Sad. I was a big Clemens fan and this really makes me feel bad.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 8, 2008 -> 06:35 PM) Where have you been, ya old fart? Avoiding the 'buster and feeling happier, chipper, and liking my fellow man.

We need an oil man in the White House, that would fix it.

I don't want them telling me what food are safe, and inspecting the food, and all that crap. I don't want them to force me to use their police and fire protection. I don't want them making certain my water is safe. I don't want them making certain the products I use are safe. I don't want them building schools all over the damn place. Y'all are right, get them out of our lives.

I'm a little surprised it is in the English Department, I was thinking Sociology, Anthropology, or even Psychology. By the way this course was offered in 2003, I'm not certain it is still current

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 8, 2008 -> 03:08 PM) Conservative BS? Oh hell, haha, nice joke. We both know there is no such thing.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 8, 2008 -> 02:39 PM) You know ... it's not that at all. It's just I hate them getting into my personal life. You use your sarcarstic demeaning cracks all you want. I could care less. I have my outlook on things and no liberal BS is gonna change any of it. Would conservative b.s. change your outlook? By specifying liberal b.s., it appears you are leaving the door open for conservative b.s.

Deserved.