Everything posted by Texsox
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To Die For.
QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 05:50 PM) I actually knew a man (father of a friend) who was buried in a tux... Rented?
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Homeland Security skeptical about NFL stadiums threat
Dirty bombs may be much to do about nothing but, anyone want to bet there will be less than sell out crowds?
- Drug Ads
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To Die For.
Here With a new venture that will put Major League Baseball team logos on urns and caskets, the league and a company that makes funeral products will find out just how many fans want to be decked out in their team colors and logos for eternity. Starting next season, fans of the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Dodgers will be able to have their ashes put in an urn or be lowered six feet under in a casket emblazoned with their team colors and insignia.
- Most Influential Imaginary Icon
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Troop levels to be reduced in Iraq
Everytime I see the thread title I think about the sad reality of war, that Troop levels get reduced every time some soldier has his or her life ended prematurely.
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Congressman quits over sexual harrassment
A couple thoughts, #1. This is a very small minority of elected officials #2. In the context of #1, are these guys sick before taking office, or does the office and power somehow trigger this?
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Fear of Flying
QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 01:34 PM) He mentioned it in the music thread. Of course that still doesn't answer the question
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Elementary school bans "tag"
I really thought the reason was going to be sexual harrassment, not the fear of lawsuits. \
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Fear of Flying
QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 12:16 PM) Don't ya read the boards here? He's going to see The Sugarcubes reform for one night only. Hey, I'm new around here, do you think I have all day to read threads?
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Catch-All Anything Thread
Asa Comeaus was driving past Joe LeBlanc's house wen he see a sign dat read "Boat for Sale". Comeaux him stop his pickup truck and run to LeBlanc's dor an knock real hard. When Joe came to da door him, Comeaux him say, "Look Joe, how long we been frans, hanh?" LeBlanc answers, "Mais, since we were little bitty boys you and me." Comeaux axe, "Why didn't you tole me you gots a boat, you?" Joe him says, "I don't got no boat, me." Comeaux say "Dat sign dere say "Boat for Sale", you must have a boat. "Oh no, Comeaux, see dat 72 Ford pickup over dere, and you see dis 77 Chevy-6 over here?" Comeaux noon his head yea, "I see both dem me." "Well," Joe say, "Dem are boat for sale."
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Fear of Flying
Now, I have a bigger question, why the hell would you want to go to Iceland? South America I can understand, but you are going to Iceland? And I know it's nicer than Greenland.
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Catch-All Anything Thread
^^^^^^^^^^^^ LOL
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Helping Protect Veterans From Political Smearing
Nobody attacks a veteran, and gets away with it, quite like the GOP. Name a GOP veteran that is getting attacked and should be defended? And even if they are only protecting DEM veterans, aren't they worth being protected? BTW, the people that smeared McCain worse than anyone was Bush, Rove, and Co. in 2000 during the South Carolina primary.
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Remember Gerry Studds?
QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 08:13 AM) Meh, half of you morons wouldn't vote for me anyways But being a Chicago-dominated board, the other half would vote two or three times, so it would balance out.
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Fear of Flying
Visualization, bio feedback, and logic. Start by tracking your flight each day and see how it arrives on time, early, late, etc. Then begin to think about the powerful takeoff, perhaps some banking left or right, maybe an in-flight jostle or two. As you feel your pulse quicken or getting anxious, calm yourself down. Basically take this flight as often as possible before leaving the ground. I would also recommend bringing along some books, music, or movies that will distract you. Cut off as many environmental receptors as possible.
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John Kerry and Cindy Sheehan
Ding ding ding. Thanks for helping me to phrase this better. I agree with that. But what we have in many of these situations is politicians and their fans actively trying to find the wrong way. That's what I object to. How can we spin this into sounding bad for the politician, even when we know what he really meant.
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Remember Gerry Studds?
QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 07:47 AM) You are a sick bastard. Sick, but funny. Hey, we need a soxtalk candidate for Congress. I'll bet Rex can give you some tips in this relationship . . .
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Good Morning Thread
Just want to wish y'all a good morning and welcome to Wednesday.
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John Kerry and Cindy Sheehan
QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 07:09 AM) Quit beating around the Bush, Tex. *I'm* not making a bigger deal of it like *you* keep on insinuating, but I certainly think it's worth talking about if he's going to choose to say something that's so stupid. My whole point with the thread is the insensitivity and poisonous political climate has led to some absolutely obnoxious statements out there, and I think it's shameful that we as Americans accept this as "jokes". Kap, you aren't the only one. By people I mean many more than you. If it was just you, we'd just ignore your rumour mongering ways. Both teams play this game. Take a nothing statement and try to ride it for all its worth. There are too many minutes that need to be filled on radio and tv, too many column inches in newspapers, and too many bytes on web sites. I agree with everything you are stating except calling the statement obnoxious, it is only obnoxious if you think he was joking about *killing* the President ®. If you believe, like I do, he was talking about replacing the President ®, it isn't nearly as obnoxious. Not very funny either. Killing two birds with one stone = completing two projects with one action. Therefore killing = completing *not * killing = eliminating life.
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Remember Gerry Studds?
QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 18, 2006 -> 07:10 AM) You want to go to Washington? hmmm, they are contemplating a trip together, spend hours on AIM, and can complete the other's sentences. Maybe there is some diversity in GOPland
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Catch-All Anything Thread
QUOTE(whitesoxin @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 11:35 PM) I went to The Fray concert tonight at the Argon ballroom...that place is a great venue for a concert. The brawl room is still around? Wow. I would have thought the bulldozer got that one a long time ago.
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Helping Protect Veterans From Political Smearing
- Any backpackers here?
QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 10:31 PM) my mom hates anal sex jokes..... seriously though, you wanna go camping? Every chance I get. Good to have you around.- John Kerry and Cindy Sheehan
QUOTE(longshot7 @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 10:14 PM) Yes it does. Actually the President does have special protections in that area. He also loses some protections in others. QUOTE(kapkomet @ Oct 17, 2006 -> 08:55 PM) Rex, everyone knows he's kidding... but, it's not something you joke about, in that manner. This is supposed to be the "intelligent" presidential candidate, and he should know better. Everyone knows he's joking, yet people are trying to make it a bigger deal. Shameful no matter who is doing it. - Any backpackers here?