Texsox

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Dec 10, 2006 -> 10:58 PM) WTF Bate? Virgin

Happy Birthday!

Enemies of our enemies are our friends. The list of people we have backed is truly embarrassing today. I know in some cases it is the lesser of two evils, but during that era we really picked some bad men to support.

The lines have been blurred on both sides, reporters and consumers. The consumer actually is showing strong trends for not wanting pure news. They prefer to find a news show that mirrors their values. Fox News didn't gain ratings because they are fair and unbiased, they appear fair and unbiased to conservatives. Other networks appear fair and unbiased to liberals. Evil and I could watch the same truly unbiased news show and find bias all over the place, but each would be pointing to different stories. More interesting is I've read more and more where people claim they get all their news from Rush, Air America, or whatever. And, (speaking for shows like Rush, Hannity, etc.) perhaps getting news in this fashion isn't the worst thing in the world. The issues are complex, so packaging the news story with an editorial and tossing in letters to the editor is convenient and fast. And that is basically what talk radio shows are. Here is the news story (front page), here is what we think about it (editorial page), and here is what the public thinks (letters to the editor). Getting back to this style of reporting, beginning forty years ago ratings became important to network news. No longer was the news departments insulated from any monetary pressures. Then the world started to change. Entertainment value crept in. A truly unbiased newscast would get zero ratings. The language would be so neutral it would sound like something that FlaSoxxJim would read to his grad students to put them to sleep at night. Conservatives would think the news was too liberal, liberals would think it was too conservative, and both would be right. And to the KoolAid question. I'm not certain of the subject, but if it was something he said, then in fact he did make the koolaid. That would be accurate. Read all the accounts of the Monica affair. If someone screws up,the article will not appear unbiased. You have to report negatives as negatives and positives as positives.

Just wondering how many people here have a cap from another mlb team besides the Sox. I honestly think the last non Sox cap I've owned was a Cleveland Indians cap from when I was 9 and played on the Indians Little League Team.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Dec 9, 2006 -> 10:27 AM) Well, for two years I played professionally with this: This post has been edited by the Soxtalk staff to remove objectionable material. Soxtalk encourages a free discussion between its members, but does not allow personal attacks, threats, graphic sexual material, nudity, or any other materials judged offensive by the Administrators and Moderators. Thank you.

I need to pick up a battery for my laptop and so far there is about a $60 swing from high to low online. Anyone have a source for laptop batteries they have used? BTW, for almost all computer parts I prefer newegg.com excellent source.

I wonder if the Aide is covering her ass and avoiding the child and or parents coming back and claiming she rubbed her chest on the boy. Sucks that people have to be this careful.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 04:44 PM) I just had two experiences with losing my way because of google maps blowing goats. They definitely give you roundabout directions. new christmas gift on my wish list.... GPS. Same potential problem with GPS, unless the road information is being updated for repairs, and potential weather conditions, they are less than perfect.

QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 05:11 PM) Talk about self-fulfilling prophecy. Everyone wanted this election to turn to s*** and guess what.... Pathetic. It's like a wedding war now that Rex isn't running.

Yeah! zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I tried to be excited

Tossing a different log on the fire, the whole first ballot, second etc ballot thing is crazy. If they aren't hall worthy on the first, what exactly do they do to be hall worthy on their next ballot? Hit for a better average? Toss a couple more no hitters? Geez, GMAB.

on-line mapping may have contributed to tragedy http://www.smh.com.au/news/technology/faul...5081119464.html Linked above. I live in an area where the on-line mapping software always shows a much longer and slower route, so I know there are inaccuracies and always double check a couple sources.

QUOTE(Rex Kicka** @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 02:21 PM) I've made a decision. This "election" is poisoning the atmosphere in the Filibuster - for whatever reason. So we're gonna call it a night here at the Kickass camp. There's no reason for fussin and feudin and fightin. At least about this stuff. I'd rather fight about how awesome the Democrat Congress is going to be. And clearly it's going to Roxxors your Soxxors. Is striking and not running part of some promotion for a made-for-tv movie on Lifetime?

I assume they are fishing for good addresses, but why do spammers send out nonsensical emails? It's just gibberish. example: [/size]

It's a shame that people jumped into this with no intention to follow the format or finish the process.

QUOTE(Flash Tizzle @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 02:18 PM) Gregory = President. Votes prove it. LOL, interesting that he, nor his supporters, bothered to read the format.

QUOTE(thedoctor @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 12:31 PM) apparently the lodge that was near their car was closed for the winter, so that wouldn't have been an option. his disrobing has he went along is the subject of a fair amount of speculation. he could either have been trying to leave some kind of trail, or he was losing it at that point. either way it is sad. but as you've pointed out, entirely avoidable. In the final stages of hypothermia, bodily changes makes the person feel hot and they will shed clothes. Nasty little practical joke our designer built into our systems.

QUOTE(thedoctor @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 12:12 PM) google earth images of kim's path Wow, that is very interesting.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 11:34 AM) You don't feel comfortable with the debate panel? Its two people from opposite ends of the political spectrum, neither of whom are running. They stay. Just to be clear, if you read the original schedule, it states the election schedule - next week. Let's stick with that. We hadn't specified a new round of debate, but if you'd both like, we can have one - if Soxy and SS2K5 are willing to put the time in. Otherwise, if you just want to start some threads yourself to do whatever kind of debating with Rex you want, you are welcome to do so. So let's start with this - each of you pick a Veep. And if both of you are in for this, then you can debate at will on whatever topics you'd like. Alternately, maybe you could actually answer the debate topics you chose to ignore previously. Either way, I'll set up the vote for next week, as previously planned. To be honest I think it would be interesting if both candidates were allowed to pick a couple debate topics *and* have a moderated, structured, debate. The only restriction is the topics should be somewhat "real world" and something that would realistically be brought up in debate. For example Mary Chaney having a baby could spark a debate on gay adoptions but not a who is the hottest lesbian couple.

The other item I should have mentioned, is having the knowledge to use what you have. Also, how many people carry even a basic first aid kit in their car?

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 09:50 AM) I agree wholeheartedly except for the "campaign manager." I don't think that should be mandatory as I wish to run my own campaign with assistance from friends as requested. Though I am going to have an HQ. More time is paramount to a strong election, I think, because it'll give Rex and I time to really go at it. With six debate issues, I think each side should be allowed to pick two, and two coming from the debate panel. We probably should also look at the debate panel and possibly change them up a bit or add a couple people.

QUOTE(Gregory Pratt @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 09:31 AM) I'm running. I request that the next election occur in, oh, maybe a week and a half? Why? Two reasons, really: one, it gives Rex and I plenty of time to debate plenty of issues and not just one two or three. Two: I want a longer election. I'll be happy, though, if the next election -- the actual voting -- were setup, oh, say, next Friday and ran through Sunday? Though I'd prefer next Monday through Wednesday or Thursday. Not that I make those decisions but those are my suggestions. I would also like to formally challenge Rex Kickass to six debates. All great ideas. I wonder how far we wish to take this. Have each candidate appoint a campaign manager and allow each campaign to select a couple debate topics (I like that) I think a smaller scale VP debate is also in order. Perhaps just two topics.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Dec 8, 2006 -> 09:42 AM) Great job Tex. BTW, when the polls here opened, in a very small way, my emotions must have been on the same path you faced, and I really applaud you for running in the real world, with your real name and real credentials on display. If you ever run again, you are a far better man than I. I am not certain my ego could withstand a real election on a city wide basis.