Texsox

QUOTE(ottawa_sox @ Jan 15, 2006 -> 10:25 AM) The Sox have proven to be better off for being leery of the 'currency-driven, single-mindedness' of 'Boras/client' entities. Thank God some players feel that top dollar is only important and not the be-all, end-all. I guess you missed the playoffs and World Series, I thought one of his clients played pretty damn good for the Sox. If Konerko plays like Ross Gload the next few seasons, the contract sucks, if he plays like Vlade, it was a great contract. Tell me the influence his agent will have?

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 15, 2006 -> 07:59 PM) Me neither. We've been doing that stuff since the beginning of the baseball season and nobodys b****ed a fit till now. We've deleted threads, posts, etc. before.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 02:09 PM) If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. -Joseph Goebels, (1897-1945) Hitler's Minister of Propaganda QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 02:09 PM) If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. -Joseph Goebels, (1897-1945) Hitler's Minister of Propaganda QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 02:09 PM) If you tell a lie big enough and keep repeating it, people will eventually come to believe it. -Joseph Goebels, (1897-1945) Hitler's Minister of Propaganda QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 02:26 PM) I guess it shouldn't surprise me that you keep quoting a Nazi, should it?

QUOTE(Leonard Zelig @ Jan 14, 2006 -> 11:33 AM) Thinks random thoughts. I'm guessing that Leonard Zelig is a Woody Allen fan, or at least a fan of quirky movies.

QUOTE(Jenks Heat @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 12:00 PM) This sounds pretyy interesting, who ratted him out and why???? He seemd harmless enough. Didn't happen here, and basically someone got tired of ncorgbl's b.s.

Reagan was the master at this. We have such a huge tolerance for debt. I believe when our society collapses, and all societies have throughout history, it will be from within and it will be largly because of our huge debt.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:58 AM) You don't get mad if people attack the Sox? See, it could be different for you. Here, I have to deal with Cub fan friends, co-workers, etc. And we all know that gets heated. Why? Because it is usually taken personally. Should it be? Probably not. Show me an attack? He might be back on terrestrial radio is an attack? That he will have find a way to keep the audience that will tune in to hear what others are talking about? That's not an attack. I mentioned he had talent beyond just pushing envelopes, and would have to really develop that more. I mentioned he has the greatest marketing in radio. I'm failing to see an attack.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:55 AM) You also have a biased opinion, since you work in radio...or so someone said. not saying what you said was wrong or whatever. Sirius isn't only about Stern...its about all the great programming they have. I'm sorry, but the radio here in Chicago sucks. The rock channels are horrible, except maybe the Loop. With Sirius, I have 20 choices. *blowing howard and sirius again* I just think people who can afford it, find it awesome. Its not about the F-word...and all that. All opinions are biased. Sirius and XM will each create unique or niche programming that may or may not attract a given market segement. They both will do well. I think there bigger market is not around the big cities but in small markets like this that has 1 rock station, 1 easy listening, etc.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:49 AM) Not necessary, I realize how you read it and a correction was needed. And as much as people think I'm blowing Stern...is as much as I am sticking up for myself. Just like I do when people knock my White Sox...or other things I like, I feel attacked. Not that I am being attacked...but I can feel that way. And that is my biggest point, you can't seperate Howard from yourself. This is his greatest talent. It is his listeners vs. the world. Brilliant. greatest.radio.marketing.ever I truly am impressed by what he has done to create that.

QUOTE(Kid Gleason @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:27 AM) I found it amazing that so many people took his online ramblings to heart as much as they did. Seriously, who did he REALLY hurt? He gathered enemies at an amazing rate. I will accept Steff's word that there was more and that would tip the scales. I thought he needed counseling. I too, am amazed that anyone would believe him. He was caught in so many lies. The closest thing to an insider I've ever believed has been Steff. She has been 100% accurate.

QUOTE(Steff @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:42 AM) Out of f***ing line. Thanks Steff. Despite how it was written, I agree with him to a point. Stern is bad for kids, I'm glad that Tony realizes it. However, I was refering to terrestrial radio. BTW, does Sirius come with any parental controls or ways to block the signal?

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:21 AM) I talked with him and the easter bunny.. We are going to the Tooth Fairy's house for a orgy this weekend. oooh you better rest up after that one. Orgy with the Tooth Fairy, that's normal, nice fantasy You are killing me with this stuff. LOL.

QUOTE(Middle Buffalo @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:30 AM) There's a timely reference. showing how far back this goes. The early days of radio had some of the same taboos. Photography went the same path. You can connect the dots far back. Howard is standing on the shoulders of many people before him. Pushing the envelope is easy, Howard has talent beyond just pushing the envelope, now he will have to develop it more. People will tune in for a while because of the buzz, to hear his real show, to hear what he couldn't say before, etc. His challenge will be to keep those listeners who are tuning in for perhaps the first time. Just like the Sox will be working overtime to keep those new fans that have just found out there are two teams in Chicago.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:18 AM) Hellbent?...cause I started a thread to see what people thought of his first day? You're the ones wandering in here, not sticking to the topic. I find the show enjoyable, and since Janet Jackson showed her nasty tit, the religious cooks have been coming out of the woodwork, helping to bring his show down. And I've watched how things are in this country. When I hear congressmen talking about finding a way to censor pay radio/tv, I can only think that they are wiping their ass with the constitution. And I didn't say you were shoving anything down my throat, I asked if you were one of those people...religious right, shove God down my throat, kind of people. It was just a question. No I am not. But you wanted to discuss Howard's show and I believe all the comments have been on topic. The exception is you want a "let's blow Stern's dick, and everybody say he's the greatest" thread. When someone suggested he could be on terrestrial radio again, on some basis, you argued the point. When someone suggests that he's going to have to get past the "we are being persecuted" you argue. I get the fact that you think Sterns is the greatest person on earth. You do agree that fans like you are great for Stern and Sirius? It's him and you baby, fighting the man. Now about the constitution. Quick examples, you cannot yell fire in a crowded auditorium, you can't say on an airplane, I have a bomb. Terrestrial radiowaves are publically owned. No where in the constitution does it say that you can say anything you want at any time. Are you one of those non religious pervert kooks that wants to shout about blow jobs in my kid's ears?

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:17 AM) 1-2 yeah I was wrong.. 3 Is a grand slam HR out onto the I-90/94 He's even better than that once you get to know him.

QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:34 AM) Why do I have to miss all of the exciting stuff? Can someone fill me in? Most of it occured on another message board. Ncorgbl claimed, among other things, to be a Sox shareholder, would personally talk to Reinsdorf, Thomas, etc. Would back his claims by claiming insider information. Sadly, some people were gullible enough to believe it. When his insults and trolling behavior became to much, he was outted. Someone posted his personal information. Where he lived (possibly not the exact address), his occupation, etc. Of course, everything he claimed on-line was a lie. If you put it all on a scale, what he received was probably worse than he dealt, but some would disagree with me on that. I rarely visit that other site, perhaps someone who posts both places may have a better memory. Lost in this was Ncorgbl, at times, could be witty, and had a decent mind for the game. But instead of backing his opinion as John Q. Public, he pretended to be someone else.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 11:02 AM) He's not Mancow...the show is real. The swearing is pretty low on the show. That is not the draw to the show. The guy got fined for reading a transcript of Oprah Winfrey's show. So the show was getting watered down. Just look at all the bulls*** with regular tv. The people getting all worked up over the TO Monday night bit. come on. Are you one of the 'worked up' people Tex? The religious right, shove our bulls*** down your throat, kind of people? Notice that all entertainment, once a taboo is dropped, has to reach for another level. When Laura Petri wore pants on TV, it was a first, and the ratings spiked to see if she would be wearing them that week. When it became old hat, they needed more. Video games, movies, music, they all have to keep pushing some boundry. Stern created an "us against them" fervor with his listeners, great for ratings. You're a perfect example. You will defend Howard against anything. You do realize he is just an entertainer? You are great for his pocket book. You are a missionary for Howard. You will try and convert anyone and everyone to buy Sirius and tune into Stern. He has tapped into the foxhole mentality. You have become a Stern salesperson. That is the area is is most brilliant at. And I am not trying to shove anything down your throat, but you seem hell bent on pushing Stern down everyone's throat.

QUOTE(FlaSoxxJim @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:43 AM) You'll notice that I have so ffar managed to stear well clear of the current religion kerfuffle. Seems some people are giving us atheists a bad rap over there. Your absence has been noticed.

QUOTE(mreye @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:50 AM) Very nice, Tex. I've read Thales, Anaximander, Heraclitus, Pythagoras, Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, none of them mention pitchers or catchers.

QUOTE(tonyho7476 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 07:59 AM) I understand...I'm saying its not going to happen. Stern got so sick of having his show shredded by the censors, that he wouldn't allow it to be edited, and put back on old-fashioned radio. How much of that was a ploy for higher ratings? The more he complained, the higher the ratings. Once people get over the snickering laughs of "he said f***" he will lose the shock and then he'll have to work. On terrestrial radio he had an antogonist to rally against, we'll see who he picks next.

QUOTE(BigSqwert @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:47 AM) Oh man….when do pitchers and catchers report? I think we all have cabin fever. I have a book at home that proves there are no pitchers and catchers

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:44 AM) No, Voltaire was the man who originally came up with the idea of Deism, And actually Spinoza was the first to prove that the Bible itself was not the word of God, but in fact written by man.. But, hey don't let the facts get in your way of your attempt to argue this. You have been so brainwashed. How can you prove how something was inspired? You're killing me, I'm laughing so hard I can't catch my breath, please stop.

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:42 AM) .. See even when the truth is right there in front of you, you have been trained to say it is not.. Typical. That took you 5 minutes to type? You just don't see how your cult has brainwashed you?

QUOTE(Soxy @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:38 AM) I don't think he's playing Tex. I thinking he's writing Trolling For Dummies™ I can't believe he's that dense, he owns so many books on this subject

QUOTE(AnthraxFan93 @ Jan 13, 2006 -> 10:29 AM) I didn't know that BET was around in Voltaire's time.. Who would knew that there was TV in 1700's.. I guess you do learn something new everyday. the deliberate playing stupid ploy. Nice, kind of a rookie play, but you have to start somewhere in a trolling career. Folks remember, you can't wake someone who is pretending to be asleep™.