Texsox

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

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Sep 5, 2007 -> 08:54 AM) Isnt that what got him in this situation in the first place? Thanks for coming, don't forget to tip the attendant . . .

I have heard of convictions be expunged from the record in exchange for something. For example successfully completing a probation, taking a class (traffic, child care). Perhaps he is working that angle.

QUOTE(Alpha Dog @ Sep 4, 2007 -> 10:48 PM) Keep your day job, tex. Age must be messin' with your funny bone. sleep deprivation. lol btw, he now is hinting he may withdraw his resignation if cleared of the charges he pled guilty to Here is my idea

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Sep 4, 2007 -> 06:12 PM) If you've never heard the Manic Street Preachers cover of that song, you need to search it out right now! One of the greatest covers ever done. When it kicks in it is amazing. efforting . . . checking my local music store right now.

I wonder how many of these are thrown out when they go to court? Kind of like the "Catch a Predator" show where something like 80 or 90% walked. Cop: "Senator from where?" Craig: "Idaho" Cop: "Was that a confession as well?" Craig: "Huh?" Cop: "You just said you are a whore . . . ?"

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Sep 4, 2007 -> 07:52 PM) Asking for sex in public is different than having sex in public. You don't solicit someone through a wall in a toilet stall if you plan to go to a hotel room. He was soliciting to have sex in the toilet stall. And that's what's illegal about it. So any guy who asks some girl for a trip to the backseat of his car should be busted? And IIRC solicitation wouuld be for cash, was that part of the "signal"?

No Hitter

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Time to cue up the M*A*S*H theme song Through early morning fog I see visions of the things to be the pains that are withheld for me I realize and I can see... [REFRAIN]: that suicide is painless It brings on many changes and I can take or leave it if I please. I try to find a way to make all our little joys relate without that ever-present hate but now I know that it's too late, and... [REFRAIN] The game of life is hard to play I'm gonna lose it anyway The losing card I'll someday lay so this is all I have to say. [REFRAIN] The only way to win is cheat And lay it down before I'm beat and to another give my seat for that's the only painless feat. [REFRAIN] The sword of time will pierce our skins It doesn't hurt when it begins But as it works its way on in The pain grows stronger...watch it grin, but... [REFRAIN] A brave man once requested me to answer questions that are key is it to be or not to be and I replied 'oh why ask me?' [REFRAIN] 'Cause suicide is painless it brings on many changes and I can take or leave it if I please. ...and you can do the same thing if you please.

No Cover

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Aug 31, 2007 -> 01:18 PM) I am not sure what you found dizzying, but I see you chose to ignore my examples. The Middle East is not the fastest growing part of the world. And neither is Utah. Of course there are examples of extremism on the rise, as I just said. but the largest growing countries, India and China, have populations that are walking away from religion as a trend. Not entirely of course, and not everyone either. But that is the way its going. Add them to the U.S. and the rest of the West, and that's a huge portion of the world population. Feel free to keep banging that head. Let me know when you want to discuss the examples I have given. Or when you want to give any of your own. This is where we have a large population splitting hairs. Do you mean they are dropping out of organized religious orders or simpling not being religious anymore? Folks around here (like SS and Kap) like to say they are religious, they just do not attend a Church or belong to a specific religion. If we accept that, then adding up Church membership is not a valid yardstick.

QUOTE(Yossarian @ Aug 31, 2007 -> 01:14 PM) The thought of their daughters videotaping themselves having sex a la Paris Hilton is nauseating to them. Everyone in the world doesn't want to be like us, and everyone in the world doesn't like our social and religious mores. I thought that was obvious, but I guess not. Bingo. Yet sooo many Americans believe we have the only and best solution to a form of government and way of life.

Adding to his accomplisjments, he is the National Eagle Scout Assoc. President Eagle Scout Distinguished Eagle Scout And earned almost every Boy Scouts of America award we got. On the list of famous Eagle Scouts he's always my favorite.