Texsox

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.

QUOTE(NUKE @ Oct 7, 2007 -> 09:17 AM) http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,299917,00.html What a freekin pansy this guy is! ( Not to mention a hypocrite ). He is trying to use a court, which he is already on record as saying he'd ignore, to try and stop the execution of a brutal rapist and double murderer. This because the s***bag's "rights were violated". Our so-called president doesn't want to do anything about illegal immigration except hand these criminals a free pass to live here in this country and now he doesn't even want to punish them when they commit crimes. Is this weak, hypocritical asshole out of office yet? We need a real conservative in the White House and not some shill for the Mexican government. Damn right, Conservatives f***ing over human rights Show them what a hard ass you are whoopie!!

QUOTE(NUKE @ Oct 8, 2007 -> 02:34 AM) You're grasping at straws here Rex. Seriously, any organization that is solely focused on one ideology for its scorn checked any hint of objectivity at the door. If it has Media in their name, they have a liberal bias. Too bad conservatives have never been able to own a media outlet or make any inroads. But play on liberal media It's working.

Wow, even if he does the right thing some still complain. LMAO

I would agree with y'all if unemployment rates were double digits, but they are not, and haven't been. Even with immigrants, y'all still found dishwashing jobs, so there seems to be more than enough to go around. Build a guest worker program and rely on legal workers.

Stop the illegals, we can just buy foreign grown food. Who needs domestic?

Maybe it's just my questioning nature, but before I had some body parts cut off, I'd probably want a second set of tests and a second opinion from another Doctor. So maybe if this prevents someone else from making the same mistake, something good would come from it. Next up, should everyone at the lab suffer because one employee f***ed up?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 05:13 PM) Maybe 99.6543%. Get it right. Rex still uses a Pentium™ processor in his computer* *very obscure reference.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 05:27 PM) Speaking of Boy Scouts, Tex, what's up with y'all deciding to poison everyone? There are more than a few volunteers who are plenty pissed to learn BSA has been buying from China and not the USA. Of course they are the same ones that complained everything cost too much. I just left a staff meeting when the local media came to interview my boss. Good way to end a meeting early :-)

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 04:21 PM) the boyscouts are outside my branch selling popcorn... has anyone considered the sexist implications of boy scouts selling popcorn (campfires/masculine) and girl scouts selling cookies (baking/feminine)? just a thought BTW, that is expensive, but great tasting, popcorn. My favorite is the chocolate covered caramel corn And for those of you that don't know, PA lives in a tree.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 02:54 PM) It is annoyingly effective. The thing I dont appreciate is that if I owned my own business, i would really respect the image that I project to the public. I want the image of my company to be equal to that of my character and my company's values. All Gillespie is telling me is that they are desperate, weak willed, and willing to hire a crack head to drive up just a little bit of business. Shock marketing like theirs that draws negative attention towards your business is not something I would personally take part in. Which would be powerful except pretty much you would never own a Chevy.

And the irony is Carter would argue for Pratt's rights to make those comments.

QUOTE(jasonxctf @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 03:58 PM) so i guess its up to the people of the great state of Idaho to vote him out of office. if they don't care, he'll remain. if they do Which is the way I've always said it should be.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 12:23 PM) Tex, what was it like being the only survivor of the Alamo? Do you and FlasoxxJim reminisce about the "good ol' days.....The Andrew Jackson presidency? It is interesting in this case because I have some recollection of Nixon, watched the impeachment trial, watched the events unfold, then Ford, and was in High School during Carter's term. So much of Carter's and later Reagan's Presidency would be linked to the nation's mood. Much like historians would credit the nation's ending of the mourning of Kennedy's death to the rise of the Beatles, Reagan allowed us to swagger. Nixon, Vietnam, inflation, Ford all led to Carter's term. Then the hostage taking and the failed rescue. Tough times. And they can't be fully understood in a 50 minute class. Sports fans understand momentum, and we didn't have it. When we elected Carter we wanted some honesty, integrity, and perhaps a bit of divine intervention back into the White House. Reagan was helped immensely by the terrorists waiting until he took office to release the hostages. This was clearly a final insult to Carter but arguably a great thing for America. Minutes after Reagan takes office, our nation was released. We got that swagger back. We had a handsome cowboy in office and we were back to kick some ass. Images of the hostages being beheaded would have been far worse than 444 days of captivity. We may look at negotiations now as being wimpy, but what have we accomplished with our current methods? It is not fair to compare 1979 with 2007, but these were middle east terrorists who released all the hostages alive. Not a bad outcome. I am certain Carter doesn't care that Pratt and Alpha question his manhood. Of course Alpha now calls him a senile fool for walking into a dangerous situation. Proving it just doesn't matter to some people. I think he displated great courage in 2007 and perhaps even greater courage in 1979 and 1980. He new his political career was shot without a daring rescue attemp and did not try a November surprise. That takes personal convictions that I wish more leaders possessed.