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QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:49 PM) Almost sounds like a second amendment argument there, Tex. But a serious question, how does the wall hinder the legal entry into our country. Wall or not, people are still supposed to enter at border checkpoints. They are not eliminating checkpoints, so I fail to see how a wall would stop someone from shopping (legally) at Walmart in Texas. It doesn't. It is an emotional response based in part on nationalistic pride. I wish y'all could meet some of the families I know. My analogies will fall short. Back in the 60s the Archie Bunker types would say, there are n*****s and there are black people. You know the n*****s are the ones stealing cars, raping women, hanging out on street corners and dealin' drugs, but *you*, you are a black person. And many blacks would be offended. Does that kind of make sense? In the past couple years we have increased the paper work that a Mexican National needs to cross over, both along the border, and into the interior. The so called "laser visa". It also keeps getting more and more expensive. The US spend countless tens of millions of dollars to strengthen security. Over half a million Mexicans, and close to 150,000 within 100 miles of me, bought the $100 laser visa which stores biometrics like a digital fingerprint and facial features. Less than 2% are actually being checked this way. Here is a real answer, all in place, and we are not using it. Those that believe the US and Mexico should have the same laws will support Mexicans coming over without and paperwork as long as they stay in the border zone, the same as Mexico allows US citizens. Basically both the US and Mexico recognizes two zones. The area roughly 40 miles north and south of the border. For example, Americans can drive into Mexico without any extra paperwork, as long as we stay within the border region. If we go past their interior checkpoint, we must have a temporary import certification for our cars. Mexicans have a similar restriction when they get here, but it is more involved.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 05:34 PM) I don't think anyone would have actually believed him had the CIA not requested the DOJ investigate a couple months after that column came out. details details

Looking at the list, McCain is the only one with national campaigning experience. I still see him as the consensus.

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There are only a few candidates I would like to see live. Obama, because he seems electrifying. Hillary because of Rex's comments, McCain, and possibly Thompson.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 09:29 PM) No, No, No - Def Leppard No No Song - Ringo Starr

A primer on posting QUOTE(PAUL KONERKO 14 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 08:39 PM) Sorry I don't read all 33 pages of this thread. QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 08:43 PM) Probably best not to post in it then.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 06:51 PM) I went surfing for the 1st time ever last weekend. Was using an 8' board, and I proceeded to fall off so many times when I stood up, and fell onto the sand in the water many times. Was quite funny at the time, now I have a few good bruises on my body which ain't so good. I will definitely be trying again though. I was able to stand up for about 10-15 secs without falling which I figure is pretty good for a 1st go. Are you "popping" up in one motion or getting on one knee and kind of struggling up? The pop up seems to work better for most people. Once you get the hang of it

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 04:35 PM) I find the blatant disregard for our nations sovereignty a major insult. I find it troubling that their nation thinks that our border is a porous gateway. I find it sickening that they are complacent in the invasion of our country. They don't like the wall, I could care less. Tell them to stop invading our country, and disregarding our laws. I came here using the proper routes. If my family couldn't of gotten in, we would of made life in Ireland. Just like the rest of our family. We wouldn't of just decided, well they said no, lets invade. I have lots of family that have worked in all sorts of countries. The minute their work VISA expires they go back. Some of them really like the area.. But its part of following the rules of that nation. As do I and all the Mexican nationals I know. But how much do we want to punish innocent Americans? Shall we seriously harm our agriculture industry? And it is also a misstatement to say all of Mexico believes a certain way. Most I know respect our laws, which is why they are puzzled that we are making it harder and harder for them to come across and visit family and friends like they have for generations. The criminals will continue, it's the law abiding individuals that are being punished, on both sides of the borders.

Cabrera is a plus over Uribe, and that plus will be on the field for 132 more games than Jon. So I'm starting to feel a bit better, but damn it sucks to see Jon go. Shall we start taking bets on who will be the Kevin Butler of the 2005 Sox?

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 02:42 PM) Yup. Was having problems with urination for about a week. Nothing showed up in a sample, so I got the old "turn, cough, has anyone checked your prostate? bend over". At least he was gentle. He thinks its a case of prostatitis. Last time I had one I was remembering a Bill Engle routine which ends with "I have a Dentist"

QUOTE(The Critic @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 12:42 PM) Texas Flood - Stevie Ray Vaughn We All Can't Be From Texas - Willie Mach

I am not allowed to post to weather related threads between November and April

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 10:34 AM) I know someone who licked dogs*** off of someone's shoe for a dollar and a dare. And no one here is surprised that you would know someone like that.

QUOTE(Heads22 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 10:31 AM) On a related note, I got to start out my morning with "let's check out that prostate". Ugh. At your age?? Did you meet this "doctor" in a bar?

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 02:25 PM) I have taken every step to keep the wiggles and barney out of my house. I have introduced my son to Tom and Jerry, Woody Woodpecker, Chilli Willi, Droopy and the rest of the old time cartoons. Winnie the Pooh was a big hit in my house. Blustery Day was an all-time favorite

When a thread is created as a thank you service, and almost immediately someone decides to piss on the guy.

The Uribe may have made sense for a couple reasons How likely was this trade when they signed Uribe? The Halos may have wanted even more, but K-Dub could counter with we're happy with Uribe . . . Maybe the cash was to pay parts of Uribe's contract?

Thank you for all the effort and being a part of something I accepted would never happen in my lifetime, a World Series Championship. Enjoy the trip to sunny California.

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 01:12 PM) I'm not disagreeing that the wall would be a big waste. I just don't understand your basis for assuming that all this business would be lost. In my mind, there's been enough extremist debate about this (where a large and loud section of the US has stood firm on its position to shoot every illegal down if they try and cross) that any potential immigrant or tourist already has enough "ammo" to decide whether to continue to shop or vacation here. I don't see how making the actions physical would make it worse. Right or wrong, Mexican nationals see the wall as an insult. The projected impact is very troubling to say the least. I see interviews on TV, hear them on radio, and see them in print. But no one is talking about that on the national level. It's as if we don't matter at all. It is rare to find any elected official on the border in support of the wall. Tourism is this area's #1 industry. The wall may directly hurt our ecotourism by blocking access to very desirable areas near the river. It may hurt our International Tourism. It makes the area seem dangerous. In no way does it help.

We have to take care of our financial ship. Not tying their hands tells me these candidates will not dismiss a choice in advance without knowing the situation.

I object to Garland as being mediocre. I wish I could find a link, but it is not like half the pitchers have winning and half have losing records. IIRC less than 33% of mlb starting pitchers have career winning records. I wish I could find the number.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20071117/D8SVCDSG2.html

QUOTE(The Critic @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 11:14 AM) Tread The Floods - Trivium Flood - Jars of Clay

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Nov 19, 2007 -> 12:05 PM) Uribe can play 3B, SS and 2B and hit with power. He is a somewhat ideal, though very expensive utility option. Expensive is relative to the rest of the payroll. But you are right.