Texsox

QUOTE(mreye @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 02:51 PM) This is odd. A show of hands - How many think she went of her own free will and this was their "story" if he ever got caught? I'm thinking either 1.) It was a setup from the start 2.) It wasn't but became one later 3.) Stockholm Effect Like I said, this is going to be interesting.

Good point.

Hmmm, I'll bet this will taking some interesting turns before it's over.

Maybe they thought they were getting DAVID Robinson. Did Kenny handle this deal for them?

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QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 02:07 PM) Glad to see that Slezak has been getting some writing tips from her collegue at the Sun Times on how to make something out of nothing. LOL. Actually I think we may be making more out of it. Didn't we have a Lee attitude thread a month or two ago? And I know we discussed Jose and his power numbers and lower average. If the shoe fits . . . But let's give her kudos for not mentioning Frank. That's the writers first reflex for the past 15 years.

Actually he didn't say anyone last year was selfish either.

I'll bet we could put 25 unselfish, team orientated, whose goal is winning, right here from Soxtalk. But they would have less talent than necessary. Attitude is nice, but the talent has to be there are well. I think we have a decent blend of both.

Well if it is true all I can say is Get Crede a boyfriend! Truth, do you post on beeradvocate?

QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 01:41 PM) Would those be the same Democrats that posted movies of Sean Hannity and Ann Coulter dolls being run over by cars on a web site a few weeks ago? (Did you forget about that one, or did it just not fit your political agenda?) :rolly I don't condone what Hannity said, but the political hackery that you speak of is prevalent on the left as well. which is why we shouldn't take any of them seriously. And let's remember he's an entertainer, not a journalist. Different standards need to apply. We he says he is going to slam the guy, calling him an asshole, etc. appeals to his listeners and helps his ratings.

Check out infowars.com in this guy's pickup. Nice site.

Has anyone done a monthly wallpaper wth schedule? I couldn't find it, if one was posted. And if someone is going to do one, could you please put the schedule on the right side of the screen? Icons take up about 1/2 my screen.

QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 11:56 AM) I don't know. I also thought that he had a relatively good relationship with JP II in his last year of office? Then again, I was only 4 at the time and am relying off of today's media for my information. Carter talked about differnences between Baptists and Catholics, and got himself (post Presidency) in trouble with one or the other. I've forgotten which group. It wasn't specific to the Pope. I wonder how many ex-Presidents have attended a Pope's funeral? This is certainly a US show of strength and respect. Three Presidents attending and our Secretary of State.

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 11:49 AM) http://apnews.myway.com/article/20050405/D899BTI80.html Apparently by 2008 Americans will need passports to re-enter country from Canada, Mexico, Panama and Bermuda, and Canadians will need passports to enter. More info at link. Yikes, that will make working in Mexico an even bigger pain in the ass. Currently it's a simple two question pass "American Citizen?" "yes" "Anything to Declare?" "no" "Have a nice day . . ." Border crossing could take anywhere from 5 seconds to an hour depending on the tourist traffic, number of bridge lanes open, if you were in a Customs (slow) or Immigration (fast) staffed lane.

Apprehension numbers are down and that's a success? Wasn't the reason they are there because apprehension numbers were too low and too many illegals were entering the country? I thought it would be a sucess if MORE illegals were being caught. If after they leave, the Border Patrol doesn't catch anyone, would it mean the protest was a success and no one is crossing anymore? Could it be while the Border Patrol is checking on sensors tripped by the Minutemen, illegals are getting past?

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 11:42 AM) The Pope's would be assasin wants to attend his funeral http://www.drudgereport.com/flash3ps.htm Watch it on tv like everyone else. :banghead I'm certain there are a lot of convicted criminals that would like a get out of jail for a day cards.

Actually it could speed crossing for people who cross everyday. I know the Hidalgo Bridge has been scheduled to test out a kind of easy pass lane with an electronic indicator which would allow users to by-pass the Customs or Border Patrol stops. If they increase that program for frequent crossers, that would give them time to check the passports or US ID for everyone else. Found this quote http://edition.cnn.com/2001/US/12/12/rec.canada.border/

IIRC didn't Carter make an unflattering remark about Catholics?

QUOTE(TheBigHurt35 @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 11:10 AM) That's true, but I don't see how having to own a passport will change that. Even now, one still has to go through customs. Hell, I've even been held for 20 minutes and had my car searched entering Detroit a few years ago. I don't know what Canadian passports cost, but American ones are about $90 and take about two months to get. Not exactly financially-crippling. And they're good for a decade. What it will do is stop the casual shopper. When Mexico increased their fee for an interior visa from under $10 to almost $60 person, plus a vehicle import permit, I decided I didn't need to bring the family to Monterrey anymore. As a Canadian, using the American cost of $90 per person; $280 for a family of four is stupid to spend for a day in the US. It also adds $280 to the cost of a vacation for that family. Although I am certain American pharmacies are hoping Canada retaliates and requires Americans to buy passports as well. I'm a pro business conservative and this stuff seems short sighted. We are harming ourselves more than helping.

QUOTE(KipWellsFan @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 10:49 AM) Women should be in the kitchen, where they belong. that's why their feet are smaller, so they can get closer to the sink

The downside to this is millions of people everyday cross these borders for work and play. It hurts the local economies when shoppers cannot reach the stores. Tourism is one of the few areas of our economy that continues to be strong. Hotels, restaurants, airlines, and other tourism industries cannot outsource these jobs to China, Mexico, and other countries. More at link

Let's look at the good and bad these Minutemen Volunteer Patriots (MVPs) have brought. Good It has focused attention on a problem area, that hopefully will result in some immigration reform. Bad It has diverted resources normally used to fight smuggling, and pulled officers off known smuggling routes, to investigate the protesters when they trip sensors. It has cost the Border Patrol money to watch these MVPs and keep them safe. Again diverting resources that are already stretched too thin. It has insulted the outstanding officers in the US Border Patrol. Imagine if we did that to a US serviceman in Iraq. What is their lasting effect? In a month they go home and nothing has really changed. What really needs to be done: A sane government policy which allows our agriculture industry to continue to produce low cost food. A sane government policy on legal tourism that recognizes Mexican nationals for investing dollars in the US by buying homes, owning stock, and owning businesses. Lobby Mexico to increase the amount of merchandise a Mexican national is allowed to bring into Mexico after shopping in the US. Fund Border Patrol and be certain they have the tools to do their jobs. Imagine how secure our border would be if a few billion dollars were invested there instead if Iraq. __________ We have thrived with the longest unsecured borders in the world because we have adopted policies that benefit not only the US, but our neighbors as well. There have been more terrorists attacks by people from Michigan then Mexicans in the past 100 years.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 08:56 AM) The fact remains ... as of right now they are not vigilantes. OK, call them what you will. Let's use the title they prefer Minutemen. The Minutemen do not believe the US Government is doing enough to protect our borders and they need to come to America's defense. Would that be a fair statement? Here is part of one of these group's mission statement They talk about a synchronized offense. Can we call them vigilantes?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 08:53 AM) You have repeatedly called these people vigilantes through this thread. I have not argued any points of yours or the justifications for your opinions. They are all valid. I am, however, pointing out the facts, as things currently stand that these people are neither vigilantes nor criminals. That is the crux of my argument. Why can't you accept a fact as a fact until it no longer is a fact? And ... I'll give you this .. it very well could become as you expect it to. I called them vigilantes because that was the term being used. It was in the thread title, it was in the articles, and was what Border Patrol calls them.

QUOTE(Texsox @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 08:05 AM) ChiSoxy, isn't some of this more a linguistic issue than a sex act definition? QUOTE(RibbieRubarb @ Apr 5, 2005 -> 08:49 AM) I agree. These kids seem like Cunning Linguists!