Texsox

I don't think anyone here would call me a GOP apologist, but I agree with much of her blog. Cops in uniform walking in and out of the restroom would have stopped the behavior, did they really need an undercover sting? Shouldn't the cops be detaining anyone with a dark complexion to be certain they aren't terrorists or worse, illegal immigrants?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 04:15 PM) Prove my point wrong. Brownback has no support, that's not a surprise. But it's amazing how the AP publishes that pic, and not a crowd shot for the lesser Dem candidates. It is a funny picture, regardless. And if they didn't cover his campaign at all, some would b****. I get it, they have to run a shot of a lesser Dem candidate right next to the Rep candidate. Of course then some would complain based on outer edge, below the fold, etc.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 03:59 PM) Nice camera angle. Now you notice that the Dems can't get a camera angle like that, now can they (unless of course, it's a full place)? Kap, I am thisclose to becoming a GOP faithful, tell me do they mail the tin foil hat or do I reach under the stall?

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 02:57 PM) Yea, now drive it til the wheels fall off. That's probably the one piece of advice that I wish I got getting out of college and getting my first "real" job - you do NOT need a new car. The more you can drive your old POS, the more money is in your pocket both short term and long term. I read somewhere a while back the attributes of a average US millionaire and was surprised that they would be driving, on average, a 6 year old car. BTW, most of their wealth was in real estate, especially their primary residence.

QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 03:05 PM) He was fun. How come whenever we get a new pet...we can't keep it, Ma?? you always crack me up, thanks

Gee, was DLJ on the list to be fired?

QUOTE(drive like jehu @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 02:07 PM) You must laugh a lot when your typing then... your is not the contraction for you are, y'all are is.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 01:58 PM) Yep. And that's why everyone was so quick to say he should resign. It's a bunch of poo. Vitter should go as well, politics be damned. Which is one reason I favor the Governor being required to pick a person from the same party. Makes it easier for everybody, all the time.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 01:40 PM) Tex, good post. Did I scare you?

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 01:49 PM) Can we please get back on track with the firings? Enough with the snide comments already. I'd really rather not have to delete a bunch of posts. Damn anti-Texas bias

I agree, and in general, the GOP does seem to handle these better than the Dems. I believe it is because the Dems are much more willing to accept that there are gray areas in behavior and give people a lot of chances, believe they can change, etc. The GOP is usually, and let's not start tossing out a hundred examples to the contrary, a one strike and you're out kind of organization. Now this one is an easy one with a GOP Governor. Once again, I would prefer a system where the Senator's party affiliation is kept. It would make these things cleaner for everyone and avoid the "we have to save him or we lose a seat" situations.

As always I root for the AL Central AL Just to have a foil, I'd take the Cards winning the last day of the season, sending the Cubs into a one game playoff that they lose to Milwaukee.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 01:31 PM) Ideally, you are correct. In reality, this will indeed effect the GOP as a whole. The Republican Party's insistence on leveraging the hatred of their more conservative elements, as manifested in this case in anti-gay sentiment, just makes this situation that much worse. It may not be fair to indict the whole party for Craig's actions, I'd agree... but among the voting public, some people will happily do so. And this is where the downward spiral starts. Since his actions will reflect on the party as a whole, the partisan members are forced to expend time and energy on damage control. Instead, as a country, we'd be better off if the reaction is, get this guy outta here, the party did the right thing and move on. As soon as we stop evaluating ideas, policies, vision, and direction and replace it with defending idiots, image, and spin we all lose.

QUOTE(drive like jehu @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 01:22 PM) You are spared...via the ignore buttone if you wish. I can't turn it on for you though. Do you know enough about me to accuse me of making tough accusations about something they don't seem to know much about? I'm certain we know you . . .

What I dislike is whenever a Dem or Rep gets caught like this people believe it somehow sullies the entire party. Anyone who believes the validity of a group as large as the Dem or Rep parties is lost when one member falls, is either living in a fantasy land or so blindly partisan that they can no longer face reality. Craig's actions in that bathroom, and his last ditch efforts to savage any credibility, should not have any broader implications than his personal.

^^^^^ 29th, solid post as always.

Walker, the day after the season officially ends. If I had only one vote . . .

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 10:59 AM) Those are things that are either agreed to ahead of time, or as a part of sentencing. It is incredibly unusual to go back after the fact and change something. It usually takes a gross miscarriage of justice to warrent that, which probably isn't going to happen here. That is what I would assume, but since it is a misdemeanor, and he is a Senator losing his office, I'm guessing all sorts of stuff could happen. And isn't sex a misdemeanor? I know the more I mis, da meaner I get . . .

Tip of the hat for the title. Sad. They seemed like they would make it.

Looking back, his story was hard to swallow . . . Yes, I went there, and early

Found them. Thanks

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 09:40 AM) Based on that, then, I would recommend getting a print server that you can plug right into your router using standard network cables. You then assign the print server an ip address and set your printers on the network to print to that ip. If you watch, you can find those print servers for under $50. That's what I've been looking for but I've only found wireless. I was thinking I could find a wired version for

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 09:08 AM) What type of printer do you have? HP C4150 All-in-One

The old laptop I was going to use to link my HP printer to my homenetwork crapped out. The display suddenly stopped working. Now I am thinking about a wireless print server, but it seems silly to spend $70 when the printer is sitting next to the router. So far I have not found a wired printer sharing device. Anyone know if one exists? I searched the Linksys' site and googled but perhaps I am not using the correct search term. The network is all laptops. Mac and PCs