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window dressing, doesn't really change much.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 09:15 AM) 5 years $50 million? Mark would laugh at that contract, and justifiably so. When all is said and done, Mark Buehrle is looking at a deal in the $15 million/yr range, not $10mil. Chicago might be able to get him in the $13-14 range just for a home town discount, but if he hits the FA market, he is looking at 5/75, and maybe a 6-7 year deal. s*** an injury prone Burnett just got 5-55, Mark is looking at much more being a lefty and never missing any starts. Home town discount? Which home town? If JR ever went long term (5 years +) on a pitcher's contract, this is the one to go long on. Mark does not deserve to here things like accept less to stay in Chicago. A guy busts his ass and delivers like he does, should not be hearing accept less money to stay. How about a bonus for keeping this team competitive some of those years, and being rock solid in leading the team to a WS?

Dollar Bill Worst. The worst owner in sports.

QUOTE(samclemens @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 10:34 AM) oh i see. because i am calling this ram-job what it is, im a racist. makes total sense, since i dont have a liberal view on the issue i must be ignorant, backwards, racist and intolerant. i probably also live in the country and not the city, right? You are so quick and well versed with the stereotypes.

QUOTE(samclemens @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 09:17 AM) yeah, i heard about some interview with a grad student at duke who said there is a "culture of rape" at duke. what the f***?! thats total bulls*** and everyone knows this. we are talking about duke university here, culture of rape is a bunch of femnazi bulls***. this is all a ton of bulls*** and the DA is hoping to railroad some kids who are white and well off so that he can get elected by people who arent. i hope this case falls flat on it's face, and that all of the players sue for malicious prosecution, defamation, and privacy torts. if those two people charged raped that girl, of course they should pay for it, but all facts we have seem to indicate they didnt. but hey, that stripper got a full ride to college for accusing some rich white kids of rape when her proof lacks DNA positive results and she is a drunk stripper. when i have children, if any are girls, i now know how to get them free tuition for college, as long as the corrupt-assed rainbow coalition is still around being run by REVEREND jesse jackson, who has admitted to misusing funds and cheating on his wife while head of the organization. oh wait, since my daughter will be white i guess thats not an option. darn it! :headshake 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.

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 07:06 AM) Well our state is finally getting a Krispy Kreme by the end of the year, so I guess we're finally heading somewhere. Hell, we just got Krispy Kreme down here a few months ago and it isn't even a full shop, they have kioska inside one of the big convienence store chains. I still take a breakfast taco over the donut.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 07:09 AM) In Texas the cops would probably give you some asskicking hints, if not just do it for you. And no one would have seen anything . . .

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QUOTE(SnB @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 12:06 AM) another stolen tape from the willie family Willie in a gamethread Those kids are going to grow up and kill their parents for letting those home movies be posted

QUOTE(DBAH0 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 06:20 AM) If there's one thing I'd love to have in Australia from America, it'd probably be a Costco. For example, when I was in Phoenix we bought a 6 pack of Pringles for $4. They're usually $3.50 each down here. Gotta love our exports :-)

QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 02:39 AM) I'm sorry, but if someone did this to my family I'd be over there kicking some serious ass ... jail or no jail. Period. QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 06:15 AM) ^^^^ There is no way one of us would make it through the funeral. Someone would be meeting their maker... ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ I'd filibust someone's head and feel pretty damn good about it. And, at least here in Texas, as long as I wasn't drunk, I bet I wouldn't even see the inside of a jail.

QUOTE(Jeckle2000 @ Apr 19, 2006 -> 12:30 AM) This is the part of that article that desturbed me most. Forgive my language but what kind of f***ed up church does this. I think then must of missed the part about forgiveness and not judging people. The "church", from what I saw on the TV program, is their house and the congregation is their family. Could we replace them with a couple illegal, but hardworking, immigrants?

One of the luxeries of winning is being able to keep Anderson in the lineup. Winning a close game yesterday with two auto-outs back to back is sweet. I was wondering if we could DH for Anderson and let Garland take his swings

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 10:06 PM) I think we all can agree that voicing dissent is one thing, to completely piss on the soldier and thier family is absolutely intolerable.

QUOTE(WilliamTell @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 09:07 PM) Well move it if you don't want it hear. You never know though. I wrote that wrong, this is probably the correct forum, I'm just thinking there can't be any controversy here.

This is so wrong on so many levels. Let's start with simple human decency, compassion, and empathy. I saw the protestors on TV and was ashamed that we are from the same species. I appreciate the ACLU fighting this on freedom of speech grounds, I hope they lose, and the resulting law is iron clad. And I can't believe this needs to be in the "buster". How anyone could possibly defend these "protesters" is beyond me.

From the million year old ice thread QUOTE(thedoctor @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 07:43 PM) now they just need to find some million-year-old scotch to go with it.

QUOTE(thedoctor @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 07:43 PM) now they just need to find some million-year-old scotch to go with it. POTM Nominee

Damn, I thought it said lice

Dear YASNY, When Governor Dean was elected chairman of our party, he promised to transform the way we do business. On April 29th, thousands of Democrats across the country will be part of the next big step in our drive to build the party infrastructure and bring new people into the political process. At Neighbor-to-Neighbor Organizing Day events in all 50 states, people like you will be making the contacts and getting the experience that will build our organization and bring us closer to victory not only this November, but in 2008 and beyond. Chances are there's an event near you where folks will be knocking on doors and having conversations with neighbors about the future of our country -- will you join them? You can find an event near you here: http://www.democrats.org/50statecanvass/find Most of the door-hangers have already arrived at various state party headquarters around the country for distribution to people hosting canvassing events in their communities. We also received a large shipment here at national headquarters this morning, which we will be distributing directly to the events in and around Washington. I've included a few photos on the right. Whether you're a seasoned campaign volunteer or you've never knocked on a door in your life, this canvass will be a fun and important opportunity to reach out in your community. If you haven't yet found your nearest canvass, you can search for one now: http://www.democrats.org/50statecanvass/find This 50-state canvass is only possible because ordinary people decided to make it happen. You funded the door-hangers and you will be having the conversations with your neighbors on April 29th. If you want to change this country, it's up to you to take the next step. Please get involved and spread the word! Thank you, Tom Tom McMahon Executive Director Democratic National Committee P.S. -- For more about the Neighbor-to-Neighbor Organizing Day, including online resources like canvassing tips and flyers you can download, visit: http://www.democrats.org/50statecanvass

QUOTE(WhiteSoxfan1986 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 02:12 PM) How do you get a picture from the internet in your sig? I'm trying to get a Broadway one, I thought copying and pasting would work. Do you want to take a pic and *add* it to a sig, or do you just want to use it exactly how it appears.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 01:21 PM) You know, I don't know. I think they are saving it all so that they can get him back over here, which is quite expensive from what I understand. I assume he must be looking for an H1B Tech Visa.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 01:26 PM) Not really concerned with how things look from Kerry's eyes. He lost. I am still interested in what Bush Sr has to say and he lost as well. Dan Quayle also has some interesting insights as did Newt this week. I don't believe losing an election necessarily should eliminate you from discussions. But then, I enjoy all sorts of opinions.

Couple things from that article. It's a pdf and I can't just cut and paste Americans are Mexico's biggest investors. This number is for all immigration, not just the illegals. I would imagine that legal migrants, who are generally better educated and earning more in the US, may be a bigger source. Interesting, regardless, that is a big number. BTW, a common phrase to describe how closely tied the two economies are is "When the US sneezes. Mexico catches a cold." Kap, the Kenyans you are working with, do you think they are sending money back to Kenya?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 18, 2006 -> 12:56 PM) $1000x12,000,000=$12,000,000,000.00 Stuff like that is why you see extended families all living together in one home. I forget where I saw the specific number, but I did a quick google and I found amounts from $10 billion annually to the NYT supposedly saying $17 billion, and BancoMex saids $16 billion. Regardless of which number you believe, its significant. No doubt they are way better savers than Americans who savings rate is something like 0.5%. Plus, assuming that some illegals are living together, that could be $5000 or $6000 per family. And Americans are struggling to save for retirement. :headshake