Texsox

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:25 PM) Give me one example of a barrier that a minority has to overcome that a white person wouldn't have to deal with. Just one. And again, having to work harder than the average joe is not a barrier. The 65 year old executive that marched against civil rights as a youth in the 60s. The 40 something small business owner that thinks it's wrong that Mexicans are taking over America.

QUOTE(Jenksismyb**** @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:14 PM) So long as you mean some people might have to work harder, then I'd agree. But if you're saying there are still barriers to success then I have to wholeheartedly disagree. Minorities in this country are given every opportunity and advantage possible. Discrimination is no longer a factor in 99.9% of cases. Wait until you get in the real world.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 02:15 PM) Finally made it. Congratulations.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 08:44 AM) Wow, everything in the US media has sounded like just the opposite. It seems like everyone is chasing Rio. A part of me has started to wonder if this story was just a plant for Daley to shake some more money out of corporate donors... Great call.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:52 PM) OK, so they almost killed the white kid as payback for past racial injustices done to their ancestors? Why didn't they just say so? They should just get a slap on the wrist then. My willingness or lack thereof to become black or latino has no bearing whatsoever on the fact that these kids beat up someone. Not my message. But you knew that. Next time use green and don't quote me.

It's fun to be in Texas

It sounds more like blackmail to me. We're going to be good if you do what we want and get out. And this guy is from one of the smallest factions.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:37 PM) It just amazes me what some people will defend to allow the government to take over everything people don't want to handle themselves. You mean like national defense, education, public health, eliminating polio, law enforcement, inspecting food processors, checking medicines, cleaning up polluted rivers, student financial aid, highways, air traffic control, prisons, courts, etc. etc.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:38 PM) I just gave a precis. A teaser, if you will. I didn't really do the material any justice - just giving people an idea of what the article was about. Well damn then, I guess I'll have to drop my print media boycott and read it.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:39 PM) That shouldn't be in green. . .

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 05:30 PM) OMG that was so wrong on so many levels

QUOTE(Soxy @ Oct 7, 2007 -> 06:24 PM) Worst.nightmare. Seriously, if I ever go into surgery I'm writing "NO TOUCHING" on my girls. Or on a date with anyone here . . .

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:16 PM) I link to an article, you question the article, I clarify, and you tell me you didn't read the article? I asked what sources they had because I didn't read the article. I trust that you can offer a good synopsis of the article. If you wanted us to read it, why explain it?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 01:17 PM) Whatever, dude. No one here is saying that. And most white people will agree that Sharpton makes it worse.

Don't forget to send in the pink Yoplait lids to Save Lids to Save Lives PO Box 420704 El Paso, TX 88542-0704 after licking of course

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 09:19 AM) Cornhole In a fun v. redneck graph, fun just barely wins over redneck. http://www.washers.org/index.html is better.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:45 PM) The source was right there in the story - its the insurgent leader that is interviewed. ??? I didn't have time to read it. Plus, IIRC the Trib has a registration thingy. Thanks.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:58 PM) damn, son...it'd sure help my rap career. Maybe not dog, you were looking fly here

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:47 PM) That sounds like a good character for one of those beer commercials, where they highlight some odd hero, like "Mr. Taco Salad Maker" or "Mr. Giant Foam Finger Guy". Bud Light!! Best advertising. BTW, a while back they ordered a site shut down that had all the MP3s of the Real American Heroes and Real Men of Genius. I couldn't figure out why. Now I know http://www.budshop.com/budshop/itemDetail....e=3%2f28%2f2007

So we're to believe that ABC managed to crack Qaed's network by themselves? Yah right.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 12:16 PM) It's also worth thinking about the fact that, with the dark dungeons of the internets out there, it wouldn't be that hard for 100,000 people to read a comment on Daily Kos, think "Hey, that makes sense" and decide that's what they want to ask without it having been a plant at all. Of course.

We can cite facts all we want but perception is reality for minorities in America. Are there any white middle class males that would switch and be Black or Latino? I don't think so. It still isn't a level playing field, and won't be in my lifetime. We have however, made giant strides in my lifetime. While signs proclaiming WHITES ONLY and NO n*****S seem like ancient artifacts, there are many people alive who remember them vividly. And they would make a bigger impact on the people excluded than included. So while taking down the signs are a big step, they do not erase people's memories and attitudes.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 10:43 AM) Very interesting article in today's Trib about the insurgency, and why the violence saw a sudden downturn recently. There is good news and bad news. The good news is, these insurgent groups are starting to think like political factions instead of just warring tribes. Further, they are seriously considering aligning themselves more with the U.S. The bad news though, is that its a temporary freeze in action, not anything due to the gains the military claims were gotten due to the "surge". Also bad, the freeze is under the expectation that the US will start materially pulling out troops, AND let former and current insurgent groups be part of the government. So there is an opening there, but it seems that opening leads to another dead end. Did the trib have any credible sources or is this some theory from a reporter?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 9, 2007 -> 09:41 AM) Of course she's been asked the question three other times. It's because it's an issue, you stupid b****. God, I can't stand her. It's interesting that three people came up with the exact same phrasing. So the question was a plant. I wonder which of your opponents planted it, and what questions have your campaign planted at the other candidate's appearances? What makes you think she is stupid? I think she is far from stupid, in fact it seems she is rather intelligent and nimble of thought.