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QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 29, 2006 -> 07:12 AM) 95% of music these days is unlistenable. It's a terrible time to be a music fan. So wrong again my friend. It is the greatest time and if you sit a spell, I'll tell you why. Unless of course your musical taste are in line with 98% of the population, then it's as good a time as any. And if your taste isn't in line with 98% of the population, it is the finest time ever on this planet to be a fan. With the internet, you can experience bands of all sizes, those with contracts and those without. Bands that want a big audience but not finding it, and bands that are fine with just making music for their mom's and girlfriends. That has never been the case in the history of mankind. If I'm in the mood for some Icelandic atmosphere, I am a couple mouse clicks away, Some 8-bit garage music by some 14-year old with an idea, a couple mouse clicks away. Terrible time? Nope, the only thing terrible is how much is out there and so little time to explore.

There is a certain interest I have in hearing the lyrics and discovering the changes from hope I die before I get old youthful exuberance to today. I can't wait and will pluck down the $ for the CD. I've seen The Who two times in concert and would probably pluck down the cash if I happened to be living were they were touring. They haven't sunk to county fair and bar venues like several other I've attended.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 06:55 PM) Completely agree. That said I think people have been far more negative when it comes to Cora than he really deserves. Coaches and Presidents receive too much blame and credit.

I believe we can agree that the team that is playing the best in October will probably win the WS. That may or not be the team that played the best in May, June, July, Aug, and September. This isn't an on any given Sunday situation. I think of all the sports, baseball has the best playoff situation. If St. Louis wins this series, it wasn't by luck. They were playing the best when it counted.

Go Cubs!

I was predicting that the Tigers would win one in Missouri (Misery) I thought it would be game 4 and even the series 2-2 then return to Michigan down 3-2. Now, we'll see what they are made of.

The GOP knows how easy it will be to defeat Hillary and are trying their best to get her the nomination, harder than the DEMs. And since I avoid posting here so I don't inflame the conservatives, I will leave you wth this > 2008 Democrat Convention > 7:00 P.M.--Opening flag burning. > > > 7:15 P.M.--Pledge of allegiance to U.N. > > > 7:30 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast > > > 7:30 till 8:00 P.M.--Nonreligious prayer and worship--Jessie Jackson and Al Sharpton. > > > 8:00 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast. > > > 8:05 P.M.--Ceremonial tree hugging. > > > 8:15- 8:30 P.M.--Gay Wedding-- Barney Frank Presiding. > > > 8:30 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast. > > > 8:35 P.M.--Free Saddam Rally led by Cindy Sheehan and Susan Sarandon. > > > 9:00 P.M.--Keynote speech. The proper etiquette for surrender-- French President Jacques Chirac. > > > 9:15 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast. > > > 9:20 P.M.--Collection to benefit Osama Bin Laden kidney transplant fund. > > > 9:30 P.M.--Unveiling of plan to free freedom fighters from Guantanamo Bay--Sean Penn. > > > 9:40 P.M.--"Why I hate the Military"--a short talk by William Jefferson Clinton. > > > 9:45 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast > > > 9:50 P.M.--Dan Rather honored with the Truth in Broadcasting Award, presented by Michael Moore. > > > > 9:55 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast > > > 10:00 P.M.--"How George Bush and Donald Rumsfeld brought down the World Trade Center Towers", by Howard Dean. > > > 10:30 P.M.--Nomination of Hillary Rodham Clinton by Mahmud Ahnadinejad. > > > 11:00 P.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast > > > 11:05 P.M.--Al Gore reinvents Internet > > > 11:15 P.M.--"Our Troops are War Criminals"-- John Kerry > > > 11:30 P.M.--Coronation of Mrs. Hillary Rodham Clinton > > > 12:00 A.M.--Ted Kennedy proposes a toast > > > 12:05 A.M.--Bill asks Ted to drive Hillary home > >

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 08:58 PM) Well evidently I got another BIG "endorsement" There is a local guy who does a TV show that many of the older people in this town follow religiously. Not only did he say that people should vote for me, he mentioned me first of all the canditates, and said that if we wanted real change, that I was the one they had to make sure to vote for. Tonight went really well also, I got a lot of questions that I had a lot of facts, figures, and research into, and really was able to tie it in well to my ideas, theories, and knowledge of MC. I want it to be election day NOW! It is so cool following this. I'm praying the voters there know a great candidate when they see one.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 05:34 PM) I just wish he wouldn't have done the ads and just stuck to what he does best... and that is speaking out on behalf of finding a cure for his disease. By doing the ads, he threw himself into a spectacle that should have never been. The thing is, I'm pretty sure that it was planned by the Dems to use MJF, for the very reasons it's doing right now... attention. And that's the part I disagree with. Isn't attention what every cause needs? I think Steff said it best

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 04:37 PM) 36 bucks each way on certain days from Ohare to Long Beach. Too bad the Sox weren't playing cause I'd freaking be all over that. Do you get to ride in an actual seat, or in the cargo hold, or on a wing?

I want a game called because there is 3 feet of snow on the field and they can't play for a week.

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 03:24 PM) Freaking awesome. Anything that makes Razor a part of the coaching staff is a fantastic move. I wonder if they are going to create a position for Alomar to coach. Of course our minor league system is hurt since Razor is such a tremendous minor league manager. I don't think Sandy would take a minor league coaching job. Than again Sandy will probably play another season. The last player coach I can remember was Pete Rose. Didn't Frank Robinson also player/coach for a season. You know, just wondering. QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 03:24 PM) Freaking awesome. Anything that makes Razor a part of the coaching staff is a fantastic move. I wonder if they are going to create a position for Alomar to coach. Of course our minor league system is hurt since Razor is such a tremendous minor league manager. I don't think Sandy would take a minor league coaching job. Than again Sandy will probably play another season.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 01:21 PM) Shiner and a steak from the stock yards.... mmmmmmmmmm Maybe that's how I should celebrate my day

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 03:57 PM) This film is little more than a way for extreme leftists to vent their frustration at the fact that Bush is president. Sadly, there is a group of people out there who's hatred for the man is so strong that they actually would enjoy watching a film like this. Kind of like the tail wagging the dog from Clinton's term. So when you watch a film that depicts someone dying you have to hate the person? I wouldn't go so far as to say you have to hate the president to enjoy the film. The only thing that makes this different than say an episode of 24 or West Wing is they used an actual President instead of making one up. It's a big difference in my book, but I could see someone who enjoys a thriller and can get past that it's our current Commander in Chief.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 02:33 PM) You did see that the Ted Danson article was from The Onion, right? Best satire anywhere. They fool more people into thinking it's real than any other humor site.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 01:18 PM) Yes I have. But it's not nearly as disconcerting as seeing a naked man growing. btw, Firefox 2.0 has spell checking. I fixed your post.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 11:54 AM) Shh... I want an excuse to go to Texas for a while Doesn't everyone

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 09:02 AM) Well last night was the beginning of back-to-back nights I was a little nervous about going into the night, with public forums sponsored by the NAACP and then the League of Women voters. I was really thrilled with the way last night went. I got questions I was really well prepared on, and I think I reached the audience really well. After lots of stuff you get comments like "good job up there" and stuff like that. Last night I got compliments about how well thought out my answers were, and I answered really tough questions with good insight. It was neat to see this group asking by far the toughest questions out of any of the groups we have spoken in front of, and that is including the teachers and the Chamber of Commerce. I can't wait for tonight. I'm sending Juggs to complain about all the homework he has to do, be prepared . . .

QUOTE(Chisoxfn @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 11:28 AM) I don't mind Haeger as the last guy in the pen, as long as we upgrade in a couple areas (ie Riske/Bmac). Obviously Bmac would be going to the pen. I think the biggest upgrade we could make would be Cotts rediscovering things. In fact, that seems to be the sentiment about our entire rotation (especially with Buehrle). We'd be light-years better with the regular Mark Buehrle and the Neal Cotts of 05 (or a very similar version). In fact we'd probably be playing in the series. We really don't have as many holes as people think, but get a replacement for Riske thats rock solid, open up a spot for Brandon and drastically tweak our outfield/top of the order (and that could also involve a new SS being our leadoff hitter). These guys won 90 games, Buerhle being Buerhle puts them in the playoffs. The team doesn't need a major overhaul, just slightly better years from a few guys.

I appreciate living in a country that this can be filmed and shown. I also appreciate living in a country where I can choose not to watch this. I would really love to live in a country where no one went to see this movie.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2006/writ.../larussa.game3/ Some words from SI on the subject of pine tar-gate. Best explaination, LaRussa was worried his guys were doing it also.

I won't go see it. Don't like the idea.

Halloween Gifts

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 12:20 PM) Surely you can't be serious? I'm not, but don't call me Shirley. I picked the wrong week to give up heroin.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 12:08 PM) I have I told you lately, that I hate you? It really, reallym helped Jane a couple decades ago