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QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 08:56 AM) I dunno. Yours was in green after all, so it *may contain snark*. I appreciate that SS' post was just one of those email forwards of little consequence. But a lot of it is really divorced from reality. Consider: By "nice job" that must mean a job that pays less than half of what a native gets, bacause that is the situation for Mexican illegals here. So what does that work out to for David M. Bresnahan when he makes his big move to Mexico? In a country where most people are making less in real wages now than they did in 1980, with a per capita income that is one-fourth that of the United States, and a current daily minimum wage equivalent of less than $3/day, I bet Mr. Bresnahan is really looking forward to taking care of his family with his new gig that nets him half of that. It is unfair to compare Mexico and US wages. The employee benefit structures are much different. But there is no doubt that Mexico has killed their middle class a couple times. Once again, it is a country of have and have nots.

The problem is we always remember the accusation, but rarely the outcome. Our system is based on innocent until proven guilty. Shouldn't the innocent have some protection?

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 08:39 AM) Jaegurmeister is the single foulest drink ever concocted by humankind. i get physically ill just thinking about the stuff. The "friends" buying me drinks at my bachelor party 10 years ago had a lot to do with it. :puke High Draft Pick Hostess or Dolly Madison? Hostess Caps, frontwards or backwards?

I think once the terrorism angle is separated from the immigration issue, we may actually move forward. Terrorists will not want to risk death across a desert when they can drive in. They are less likely to carry a WMD across the desert when they can ship it in or build it here. But those that want controlled immigration and more accountability, which I believe is a valid consideration, have used 9/11 and the war on terrorism to start a national debate. Perhaps that was the only way to get this from the backburner to out front where something might actually happen. And Jim, I think I was a bit snarkier than SS my dreaming big sarcasm was possibly out of line.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 08:31 AM) I'm just saying if we are throwing out rhetoric, I got that email this morning. It does bring up some valid points. It also highlights how different our two countries are. I was going to say advanced, but there are many that would like us to be more like Mexico. Guilty until proven innocent, one language, easy immigration, no guns, no Capital punishment, state owned petroleum production and distribution, and I could go on.

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 08:21 AM) Which is a good argument for accusations not being made public until the accused is convicted of a crime. I've never heard of that possibility. but it does make sense to at least consider. I am certain there will be people on the other side suggesting it isn't good policy to allow an accused rapist to teach school, etc. There is no perfect balance between accused and accuser rights. The pendulum was to far to one side when the accuser was attacked and run through the mud, now the accused is, and that is probably equally wrong.

^^^^^^^^^^^^ So we should be more like Mexico? You are dreaming big there. It is very easy to immigrate to Mexico. Basically fill out a form and they will accept as many as we can send. You will need a FM3, basically a green card, and yes they are green. Basically get a passport, and a Photo ID. That is much different than immigrating to the US. So the comparison fails on many levels.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 07:46 AM) methinks I should start catching up on the catch-all thread before making new posts. Not really. The new tape really adds to the story. I guess if there are a lot of prank phone calls, dispatchers become jaded and not always make the right decision.

The catchall thread has some responses, all of the fire those dispactchers now, variety.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 07:23 AM) When Tiger was focused completely on Golf, and nothing but Golf, Mickelson couldnt stand in the same room with him in terms of competition. Now that Tiger seems to have all these things going on in his life(his fathers declining health first and foremost, he got married, has his foundations, etc.), he isnt winning as much and Mickelson seems to be taking charge. It will be interesting in the next couple years to see what happens. Way back when he came joined the tour, at The Milwaukee Open, there was talk that his swing would be difficult to maintain for decades. The power he generates requires a young body. He has made some changes through the years. I guess what I am saying is there may be more reasons than just his focus. But I agree that is probably in there also.

Is this turning into another Palmer v. Nicklaus? It would be great for the game. So many contrasts in style, personality, late vs. early success.

QUOTE(KWs OK for Me @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 02:31 AM) I have known a few people whose lives have been [ruined is too harsh a word] thrown upside down because some dumb drunk sorority girl got drunk, woke up somewhere that she's not familiar with and cries rape or date-rape. Two different issues here, the "she was drunk, but said yes", is not an excuse to rape someone. :headshake

QUOTE(KWs OK for Me @ Apr 11, 2006 -> 03:27 AM) Why can't you have both? Irish Car Bomb or Jaegar Bomb? Jaegar Bomb High Draft Pick or First Round Loss?

http://themonitor.com/SiteProcessor.cfm?Te...ection=Business More at link. I am certain if this was Mexico we'd be all up in arms. But it's Canada and they will get a pass . . .

QUOTE(Wong & Owens @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 05:11 PM) If there was a monthly charge to post on Soxtalk, SS2k5 would top $215 trillion easily. With his contributions, but we'd all chip in and help drop the bill to $214,999,999,999.87

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 03:23 PM) MB should get nothing short of a 5 year deal when this one expires. He isnt a power pitcher, and really isnt that injury prone. These type of pitchers keep their prime longer than most. Which would be the longest contract the Sox have signed a pitcher for, at least in the JR reign. Face of the franchise? Not that important He could be gone, but I think he won't be gone until his usefullness to the team is over, then adios and who cares really where he goes?

QUOTE(The Critic @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 05:03 PM) Wait, wait, wait......................"K-Fed" has FANS???? :puke :puke and I raise you a :puke

It is so sad when children are taken from us at such a young age.

QUOTE(Steff @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 02:28 PM) Ligue out for an afternoon drive with his herd..

I've been a big fan of dad and son.

Wow, that is one f***ed up family.

QUOTE(Soxy @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 02:10 PM) I agree, you only use them to dry off when you're already clean so why wash them everyday? It wouldn't be so bad if there was a constant supply of clean towels, but it seems like I am always running to laundry room and pulling one out of the dryer. On a related drying note, I found that for backpacking and camping these chamois type things are great. Kind of a clammy feeling, but they are small and lightweight and don't get all funky smelling after a couple days.

QUOTE(Be Good @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 01:35 PM) Web based Car or SUV Truck (SUV) Wave Runner or Snowmobile?

All of a sudden towels are a one use thing around my casa. I think it is excessive.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 10, 2006 -> 08:17 AM) Happy Birthday to ZoomSlownik, one of our newest writers at TalkBulls.com and a great Soxtalk poster It's tough when two posters have almost identical names, Happy Birthday!