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QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jan 17, 2007 -> 07:01 AM) Give it a rest. You, nor anyone else, can say anything that gives him a track record to be president. So instead, we get this fluffy bulls*** about what a great speaker he is. Clinton governed a state (executive experience) and had a record. To this point, Obama's record is razor thin, at best. I seriously want someone to point out to me why Obama's so great, besides he can speak clearly and articulately, which is something our current president surely can't do. Then it becomes what kind of a track record could prepare you for President? The most favored as been Governor and because we are United States, who get together and pick someone to be President, that does make sense. So right off the bat, he's at a huge disadvantage. As I have said before, I believe this is too early for him to run. 2012 would make more sense to me, You dismiss the speaking and moral building as fluffy bulls***, I place a greater value in it. Perhaps you are just a tad too young to remember the lead up to Reagan and how he made us feel invincible again. Contrast two moments in Bush's Presidency. Standing on a pile of ruble in NYC with a bull horn and later in New Orleans. I am convinced that if was on top of his game in New Orleans with another defining moment of compassionate conservatism and feeding off his faith, we'd have a much greater feeling about how we did in New Orleans. He was brilliant in NY, Tired in NO. But in the end, you will support whomever the GOP wheels out there, so why get yourself all worked up over who the Dems toss into the ring?

QUOTE(Steff @ Dec 30, 2006 -> 06:13 PM) She wasn't a fool, she was a mother. But it's cute how he's the dickhead cheater yet she gets called stupid. :rolleyes I met her once when she brought one of the boys into the ER that my wife worked at. Two things I remember, she brought her son in by herself, without an entourage or nanny, and she was the nicest person to everyone. He may be a world famous athlete, but he's as human as anyone else here. He can keep it in his pants like a decent human being.

QUOTE(knightni @ Dec 21, 2006 -> 12:07 PM) When? 1967? Before cable TV.

Okaaaay, what it tis offisir my satnaph, thatz it, my satnav, told me to do it QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 05:18 PM) I have defeated computer solitaire 3 straight times (yes, its a very slow day at work). Get that on your resume

QUOTE(redandwhite @ Jan 12, 2007 -> 09:14 AM) If breathalyzers were cheaper, I think most (if not all) would bring them out to the bars with them. Waay back in the 70s and early 80s there were coin op breathalysers and yes, it became a challenge to see how drunk you could get.

QUOTE(whitesox1976 @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 06:55 PM) A bad back will hurt his trade value quite a bit. As would a weak bat

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 11:31 PM) You are 99.99% correct I would say. For me the exception that proves the rule is Squeeze' "Singles 45's and Under." Squeeze was a phenomenal singles band and Difford and Tillbrook were BritPop masters when the stars alligned and the songs clicked. But that chemistry didn't sustain itself over entire albums for even their best releases, unlike Partridge/Moulding or lennon/McCartney. There. I just proved you wrong. That didn't take long. Fortunately, like a true politician, I left me an out in my original statement. I have not heard Squeeze's Greatest Hits, therefor, I am still right.

I just caught myself proclaiming that I had never heard a greatest hits LP that was better than the artists best albums. I can think that maybe there have been some Live recordings that surpassed the studio stuff, perhaps Framptom Comes Alive, it certainly sold way more than his recordings to that point. But basically greatest hits cds are record company creations to sell some records and leech the last bit of soul from an act. Prove me wrong.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 07:43 PM) The morning show's existence has already been scrubbed from the website. 10 people fired. The program Director, the Morning Show, the Promotions Director, the morning Producer and two others (probably interns or part timers) Not really their fault, but probably the smartest thing from a ratings point of view.

Eventually we have to discuss the race issue and if America has reached a point where we "live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character." I pray he is judged against the same criteria as every other candidate. We will advance our society forward if he wins or loses based on his vision for America and not only our vision of him. This race will be historic. There are some heavy weight contenders that can light up a room. Some seasoned savvy politicos who can maneuver the back alleys. Is America ready to break the mold of old white guys? I do not believe it is hyperbole to say this will be the most exiting and historic race in our lifetimes. With the backdrop of war and social issues, with candidates getting serious consideration who would have been rejected based on sex and religion, this is going to be a turning point in American history. /grabs another beer.

One factor that I believe is essential is integrity. Another is the cheerleader factor. Reagan was outstanding because he made America feel good about themselves after Watergate and Carter. It was the second coming of the Beatles. They arrived as the nation wanted to move past Kennedy. Reagan walked tall and talked tough, and was damn handsome to boot. You know, he should have been a Texan, not a Californian. Clinton started off like that, rockin' to Fleetwood Mac after a couple of old people was great for America. His personal character flaws killed that by his second term. Is Obama of sound morals and citizenship? We'll find out soon. Is he a powerful speaker that can galvanize the nation? We'll see.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 05:33 PM) I should probably make a separate thread for this, but I want CONCRETE reasons why this guy is presidential material. Not the fluffy bulls***. REAL reasons. Who was the last President who had concrete reasons for running? We haven't elected someone with Federal experience in God knows when. We like Governors not Congressmen and Senators.

Update, morning show pulled off the air.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 05:50 PM) Wow...get a better life. I corrected your post.

Not every Boras deal is a dragged out slug fest. Crede is not one of Boras' premier clients, and I am certain these are the kind of deals that are his bread and butter. Grab his percentage quickly off a Crede contract and save your time, and your staff's time, for bigger fish. QUOTE(RockRaines @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 01:37 PM) I second that. One person in the world says we are overpaying on this one year deal. Wonder why?\ But that's the truth, we are just blinded by team loyalty

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 01:27 PM) 25,000 a big deal? maybe in a year Congrats spamsox! Thanks for loaning me your spammaster2000

QUOTE(southsideirish71 @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 01:05 PM) If Joe Crede were a Red Sox Rednwhite "How can you say that the Red Sox aren't the best, they just signed one of the best 3rd basemen in the league. Look at his numbers and how they matched up to Arod and Chavez. My god isnt Theo a genius." Joe Crede the White Sox player. Rednwhite "You are getting hosed, paying a player double from his salary last year. Mike Lowell is healthy at least."

Damn, I hadn't noticed. Now that I looked I also noticed I'm not #3 anymore. Thank You for not banning me.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 12:52 PM) Go two posts up. He isn't in, he formed a committee. Probably in, though. It's splitting hairs but at this point, IMHO, he's in. He may jump out on 2/10, but for now he took the first step.

He's In Announced via his web site.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 12:12 PM) New electrical work, good plumbing/pipes, efficient windows (keeps energy costs down), non creaky floors. There are a lot of major perks to having a new house as opposed to one built in 1900. The downside is character. There is something special about old homes. Of course the infrastructure should be solid or big problems can erupt. I love creaky floors and stairs. I love old worn wood on hand rails and other surfaces. I dislike the too small closets, tiny kitchens, etc.

http://www.edgeofexistence.org/home.asp

I don't actually play

QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Jan 16, 2007 -> 10:45 AM) Because the only thing I trust more than the government in their ability to design an effective system is Microsoft...

It is too damn cold here today. I've been waiting for it to warm up before venturing to the store and it hasn't moved past 39 degrees. That's not why I moved here dammit.