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QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 11:28 PM) Regular. Decaf is like beer without alcohol in it. Are the clouds moving, or is the earth rotating? Don't just merely choose one for the hell of it. Give me a serious answer FOR TEH LOVE OF GOD. Because clouds move at differing speeds and on my earth, the rotation is constant, I must say the clouds move. However, there is also some effect from the earth's rotation. circle the parking lot to get close or take the first spot you find?

QUOTE(rventura23 @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 10:08 PM) phil has a long way to go to make this a rivalry Winning two majors in a row doesn't have him close?

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 09:01 PM) B.A. shock or awe? Awe Short or Long hair

I'm not certain what conclusions to draw here but Israel has about the most secure borders and the most terrorism. We have about the least secure and also little terrorism. I'm not convinced there is a cause and effect relationship, but I do believe no amount of securing our border will insulate us from terrorism.

QUOTE(flyfishdude @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 03:52 PM) I am curious if anyone knows what hotel the White Sox will be staying at in Seattle this year. I am a diehard Chisox fan from Montana. My son and I have been to Seattle numerous times to watch the Sox. We didn't make it last year, however the year before we were able to stay at the same hotel, the Madison Renaissance. I was able to meet some fans from Chicago that made the trip and they knew the Sox were going to be staying there. I was just wondering if anyone knew where the Sox will stay this year? Any help would be appreciated!!! Welcome to Soxtalk

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 03:50 PM) There is a great irony that today we sit at a fork in the road, where ex-immigrants are trying to make it harder for future immigrants. No matter how high and mighty I may become, I will never forget that if it were not for the leniant immigration policies of the 19th and 20th century, my family may never have had the chance to come here. So give us your tired, your hungry, your poor, because it is the American way to accept them. Let them take jobs, let them compete, because that is American. It is only those who are lazy, those who are drains on society that fear the immigrants. Because can an immigrant that can not speak my language, that has not gone to high school, college, etc, really compete for my job? The answer is no, and the reality is not one illegal immigrant has ever taken a job that I have wanted. They take jobs from those who are no longer deserving, because they will work harder and for less. Its time to stop crying and asking for a bigger govt to come and protect us.

QUOTE(Soxbadger @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 03:50 PM) There is a great irony that today we sit at a fork in the road, where ex-immigrants are trying to make it harder for future immigrants. No matter how high and mighty I may become, I will never forget that if it were not for the leniant immigration policies of the 19th and 20th century, my family may never have had the chance to come here. So give us your tired, your hungry, your poor, because it is the American way to accept them. Let them take jobs, let them compete, because that is American. It is only those who are lazy, those who are drains on society that fear the immigrants. Because can an immigrant that can not speak my language, that has not gone to high school, college, etc, really compete for my job? The answer is no, and the reality is not one illegal immigrant has ever taken a job that I have wanted. They take jobs from those who are no longer deserving, because they will work harder and for less. Its time to stop crying and asking for a bigger govt to come and protect us.

If we decide to pay billions of dollars to increase our border security, where will the money come from? Another massive tax cut? Soon to have all this money, we'll have to skip paying taxes totally for a year. What problem are we actually trying to solve with this increased expense? We are chasing the boogey man. Read the first post in this thread. They are allowing trucks with no inspection drive right in. And all these posts later, we are trying to link immigration to security.

Cheeta of Tarzan fame turned 74 today. http://www.cheetathechimp.org/ In case you forgot to send a card . . .

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 01:43 PM) SCARFACE Shyraz or Merlot? Merlot (old school) B.A. or B.S.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 12:12 PM) Goats on a Mutherf@cK!n& boat!!! Nah, just doesn't have the same ring to it. Logan's Run or Blade Runner? Yuch to both but Blade Runner Godfather or Scarface

In the end, it will be her story versus the team's story and who is more believable. Lacking DNA evidence, it will be a difficult case to win. Her line of work, I am sorry to say, will not help her with the jury. Those nice, well groomed, well bred college boys, versus a woman who strips for a living. The jury will have to ask themselves whose story is more believable. Just to be clear, sex workers, strippers, prostitutes, I believe, can be raped. No means no, no matter the circumstances. However, in this particular case, absent of any scientific evidence, I would rather be the attorney for the accused.

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 12:57 PM) While SS's article did contain some snark, it is highly relevant, and makes some excellent points. I stand by SS2K5 on this one. No matter your feelings on increasing visas or allowing a migrant/guest worker program (which I am in favor of), there is just no justification for illegal entry into another country. Nothing positive comes of it. You are correct. This has been a political hot potato that neither party wants to debate. On one hand the majority of these workers are making a contribution to our society, and the other, the growth of Spanish speaking immigrants has been met with resentment in many areas. Being viewed as pro-Mexican immigration is a quick trip out of office. So the politicians have to figure out a way to keep these people in the workforce, yet be seen as anti-illegal immigration. Replaceing these trained workers, with legal, but untrained, is not going to help the economy or our nation.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 12:46 PM) I don't have a strategy, I just post. As for the 'f***ing' and 'bulls***', what can I say...you bring out the best in me. Just to make you feel better though, I understood your point perfectly while using those words. If I think someone is intelligent and articulate I like to ask questions and understand how they reached an opinion. If it seems like an informed opinion, I enjoy studying it and seeing what I can learn from it. I find there is little to be learned from uninformed opinions based on poor information. I am, by nature, a very inquistive person, as you noticed. I am much more interested in other people's opinions.

I find it interesting to see how various other forms of government handle the change of power. Once again, I appreciate our form of government.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 12:09 PM) Dude you have to turn everything into a f***in headache. You said it was easy to immigrate to mexico. I just pointed out an article saying otherwise and you in turn start with your needling... Are you suggesting this? Should we do this? Do you think that? Blah blah blah. Same s*** with you everytime. Someone makes a comment and you start asking all these hypothetical questoins..."what if this...what if that" They answer and you have more "how about if this...are you saying we should do that." They answer and guess what...you have more hypothetical bulls***. It's like you have a posting strategy or something. Get the person to keep having to defend themselves against your ignorant suggestions instead of making their own points. Whatever...Been down that road before. This ain't a Q&A. I was simply f***ing saying that if I was an illegal mexican wondering what the big hooppla was about, I can look at my own country and say ...oh dam..we have our own policies as well. It isn't as easy as just crossing a border here either. What your post showed was it was difficult to own Real Estate in Mexico. Actually damn near impossible. And I agree with that point. My point was it is easy to immigrate and work in Mexico which is what most of the illegals wish to do. So if we break it down and compare apples and apples, applying for a work permit is much easier for an American working in Mexico than a Mexican working in America. I happen to have worked in Mexico for two years so maybe I know something about the subject. Sorry for asking questions, I was trying to understand your point. I guess people who don't want to understand other people's opinions will just say f***ing and bulls*** a few times and think that is a worthwhile discussion. So if just saying f***ing and bulls*** is your posting strategy, well I've been down that road with people before. I learned there wasn't much to learn from those types.

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 11:24 AM) Depends on the city. Chicago? cabs, easy. deaf or blind? deaf great singer or great actor

Well crafted. Nice tune. Wrong on so many things.

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 10:07 AM) I wasn't saying we should model our laws after mexicos at all. I dont think that's what rush was saying either. I don't think it said their way was better anywhere either. I'm just saying illegal Mexicans, waving their mexican flags in this country,(due to what I can only assume is pride in their country cause why else to you wave flags) can take a look at the policys of their own homeland when trying to get the US to change it's laws. I know my ancestors didn't come here from Italy waving the Italian Flag and demanding citizenship. Your ancestors were not judged by Italian laws either. Are you saying that if Mexico had different laws, the illegals would have a valid argument? That if they were campaigning for similar laws from their country, it would somehow be more legitimate? For example with illegals were demanding the end to private gun ownership or capital punishment, it would then be valid because that is the law in their native country? Should the US base their immigration laws concerning a specific country based on that country's laws? If a Country allows free immigration from America, we should allow free immigration to America? SS, This is about objects, goods, that are entering, not people. I didn't see the connection between allowing freight to pass through unchecked and people. So the 12 million illegals doesn't appear on face value to be a fair comparison of freight policies.

QUOTE(rangercal @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 09:37 AM) frontwards ws trophy (giveaway) or replica ring Trophy buses or cabs

QUOTE(Controlled Chaos @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 09:40 AM) From the transcript: “I can imagine many of you think that the Limbaugh Laws are pretty harsh. I imagine today some of you probably are going, "Yeah! Yeah!" Well, let me tell you this, folks. Every one of the laws I just mentioned are actual laws of Mexico, today. I just read you Mexican immigration law. That's how the Mexican government handles immigrants to their country.”[/i] Most of those are accurate. Foreigners have very limited real estate rights in Mexico. Are you suggesting that should be the policy here? That foreign companies not be allowed to purchase real estate? Perhaps we should consider the relative lifestyles of both countries and believe our laws are better and resulted in ours being the #1 economy in the world. Why would we want to look at a country that clearly is behind us in almost every major area and think their way is better? What I am saying, is if you want to work in Mexico, and I did for 2 years, it is a very simple process. And once you are issued your green card, you may live and work anywhere within their borders.

QUOTE(kapkomet @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 09:24 AM) Mexico is the world's 5th largest economy. Really? I find that very difficult to believe. US Japan Germany Italy UK France Canada China India all would seem to have bigger economies. Where did you pull that list from? http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbo...os/mx.html#Econ CIA Factbook rankings

Another reason Maggs is probably crying about moving to Detroit