Texsox

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.

Here's a poll to help out Pratt, shows Carter as the second worse President of all time. Clinton is up there also. You have to take the survey, or click on a second link to see voter results. The l,ink is to an article on the Ten Worse of all time.

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 11:35 AM) Yes, that is actually real. The image is hosted at http://www.gopconvention2008.com/media/logo/logo_600.jpg. It may be a stereotype, but aren't many graphic artsists more liberal leaning? You know, just thinking how this may have happened Later, after sparking a bowl, two artists laugh, high five, and say, can you believe they bought it?!

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 11:46 AM) Ooooh, I got the exact number wrong. Doesn't change any of the rest of the point, or its validity. Carter's rescue missions were idiotic and ill-conceived. It was what military leaders thought was the best option to get the hostages out alive. Saving the lives of the hostages was the #1 goal. Not proving how big his balls were. Stealth was the plan. He gave the order to abort the mission when the weather turned bad, against the forecast. With the problems they were having, aborting sure seemed like a good idea. Remember this was 25 years ago and a lot of technology you may take for granted wasn't invented yet. I remember studying this in current events and now you in a history class. Wait until your kids talk about Mission Accomplished in 30 years. I am certain you will not recognize the events either.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 11:35 AM) Sure, by that definition. And by that definition, we've been invaded. But if we're going to say, "OH, HE DIDN'T INVADE IRAN!!!" bulls*** he didn't. He sent four helicopters into Iran -- silly on its face -- and then changed his mind and he thought that was a good idea? Ha Would you feel better if he sent eight along with planes? And at the time, the 1972 Munich Olympics, and watching 11 Israeli athletes getting murdered after a failed military action weighed heavily on the country. Caution, and a different approach seemed like a good idea. Now tell us it doesn't matter how many helicopters and planes the military sent

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 11:32 AM) I don't give a s*** what he or his defenders called it. You send your troops, your planes, your spies into someone's sovereign land against their wishes, that is an invasion. From this you get we were invading Iran with 4 helicopters? Sure.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 11:25 AM) Carter invaded Iran with four helicopters. It's funny and it's true and it's terrible all the same. Recheck that history textbook they gave you in High School. We were not invading Iran.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 5, 2007 -> 11:06 AM) GP, Alpha and numerous others have answered the question. Stop baiting. read the thread, didn't see Alpha mention any examples which showed a "lack of balls". Pratt suggested that Carter put together the plan to invade Iran, how do you respond to that? We weren't invading Iran, and Carter gave the OK to a plan the military developed. All the hostages lived. Seemed liked a nice outcome. Blaming Carter for mechanical breakdowns and perhaps a poor military plan? I think Carter, like every President, made some mistakes, but a lack of balls? I don't see where. I do see where jumbo size balls have gotten us with this President and frankly don't think it's all that great. It is nice to learn what they're teaching the kids today in history class. I'm realizing that many high school teachers were not born when Carter was in office. Wow, I feel very old.