Texsox

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 09:13 PM) How do you know that they didn't? I thought you didn't listen to them? I have on occasion, but don't make a habit out of it, so I can't say that they did or didn't. Why are we hearing it now? Could it be the media you loath so much reported it and the GOP media empire ignored it because maybe 75 people didn't have a chance to vote?

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 09:10 PM) [paranoid]You are right, they are not being charged with trying to disrupt an election. But tell me, what do you think they were doing? Just working off some youthful energy that was merely misdirected? Bulls***. Since they obviously targeted Republicans, why can't that be a hate crime? Yeah, that is a stretch, but so was windodj trying to tie this into Iraq. These guys vandalized vans, being used by Republicans, to help people get to the polls. They knew that, and targeted those vans with the idea of disrupting the plans of the Republicans. They got caught. Tell me this: if the situation was Republicans (or the kids of Republicans) slashing the tires of vans used by ANY Democratic get-out-the-vote group, say in Ohio, would it have taken this long to get printed in a paper, or would the headline the next day read something like 'Neocons try to influence the vote'? Now I am not claiming a conspiracy here, just pointing out that Democrats f***ED UP HERE. Just accept that and move on.[/paranoid] So why didn't Rush, Hannity, Fox News, the WSJ, and the rest of the conservative press not report it??

QUOTE(PoohIss @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 08:59 PM) Only the Dems get that sort of media attention. They both get it. The kids of rich, powerful, celebrities, and the ilk are always tabloid and front page fodder. I hope the intent of the thread was just to embarrass the DEMs on the board, perhaps piss them off a bit and not to indict the entire Democratic Party and everyone who votes Democratic. Look at those kids! I'm voting Republican in the next election or my kids could wind up like that

OK, we've improved in these areas. Is it a better mix than offense? You cannot defense against a 450 foot shot. I've been drinking the koolaide, but starting to wonder if it really is this easy, why doesn't every team do it?

If Kenny can get more than a couple good to top prospects for Harris at this point I would be surprised. But then again, Kenny has been surprising me all winter.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 08:25 PM) Yeah, but you're plenty quick to bring the hammer down when some Democrat gets accused of doing something like this. Give it a rest already. Nah, Republican kids are perfect, only the children of DEMs get in trouble.

QUOTE(EvilMonkey @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 04:56 PM) If it was November 3rd, there would have been no election for them to try and disrupt. In your post was what they are being charged with They are not being charged with disrupting the election.

QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 08:16 AM) Blame tex. Thank you.

QUOTE(TheDybber @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 04:02 PM) I like the idea, not 3500, but an expansion. Part of the reason there is such a huge cost for 50 staffers is to represent 667,000 people. One person can't know all the needs. Especially here in Texas. If you can see a congressional map, check out Austin. It's been split three ways with two of the districts stretching to Mexico...that's at least a 4 hour drive. One person can't know the needs of mostly liberal Austin AND mostly Mexican Brownsville. this would also cut down the cost of running for the House. Less travel, fewer people running (which could also have it's downsides). I'm for it!!! If just to get Tom DeLay out of any possible office. Actually the Brownsville district runs up to Corpus. The McAllen District runs up to Victoria, the Austin one runs towards Laredo. It all sucks. All of the South Texas districts look like a fajita plate. These long thin strips each taking a small bite of Dems from the Rio Grande Valley, snaring a bunch of GOPers before getting to Austin and more DEMs. One of the not so little secrets of congress are the staffers that stay regardless of who wins the election. If you ever get a chance to visit the congressional offices in Washington and meet some of the people you will find they are more Washington than any state they represent.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 25, 2005 -> 08:28 AM) Sure the government isn't big enough, lets add more people to muck up the wheels of democracy even more... God no. I was just reading yesterday where they approved top staffer pay up to over $150,000 for staff aids. The VP of the US only makes $180,000. The last thing we need to do is create more of these positions that contribute nothing to the day to day life of people. If you want to bloat the government, at least make it for something that contributes to society. Build roads, hire teachers, shore up social security, hire more cops etc. Don't hire more people to stand around and argue philosophy on my dime. And don't forget we will need billions to spread democracy to countries that don't have it yet.

Good thing all the terrorists are in Iraq, we found all the WMD, and the Iraqi people will kiss our toes for generations

I'm glad they were caught and being punished. I was surprised it was a felony. I assume they will plead out at something less, pay restitution, and get probation. Let's see, if these were young republicans there would probably be more political pressure from the Republican controlled Legislative and Executive branch Seriously, if this wasn't a political deal, would we have the FBI investigating? If it was November 3rd, there would have been a police report taken down and then filed away no matter if the individuals were Dems or GOPers. If they took men off other cases to rush this, they would have been accused of having their priorities out of place.

I'll take a shot at it.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 09:09 PM) Geesh, the least you guys could do is get my info right... Its Southsider2k5 And its 38.6 posts per day Damn, at least get your own name right. it's southsider2k5 the S is not capitalized this year.

QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 08:05 PM) Or maybe they just have a life and don't need to post 20 times a day like Southsider, Tex, or lately, me. Ahem, excuse me, do I know you two

QUOTE(SoxFan101 @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 04:01 PM) steff why are you always the bringer of bad news :banghead I want to know what she googled to turn up that gem

QUOTE(aboz56 @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 07:37 PM) I found it interesting that you posted a lot of names and didn't include mine... In all seriousness, good post but lay off the ass kissing for a while, would ya? Lay off the ass kissing if you're going to skip me

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 12:00 PM) :finger (thanks for the laugh though) I am in mourning right now. The guy in the plant that I directly work with is leaving. He is the only one down there that can have something explained to him without having to go through a whole diatribe. I am glad he is getting an opportunity at "bigger and better," but our company is going to suffer severely from his loss. what did he do?

Welcome. Did you not like the format, the people, or get chased away by an overzealous admin?

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:55 AM) I've had it for a year and a half and no problems so far (crossing fingers lol). I hate tech support. Oops I mean thanks, but could I speak to the man of the house? I kid, because I care®* *Used by permission of FlaSoxxJim

QUOTE(LosMediasBlancas @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:50 AM) It has more to do with the COFFEE that you use rather then the machine you make it in. Buy the coffee from the place you like, make it at home, you'll get the same thing. If you buy crappy coffee and have the girl at Starbucks make it for you in their machine, it's still gonna taste like crappy coffee. [pretentious=voice] Sir, that "girl" is a barista, highly skilled, and highly trained to make you, your perfect drink.[pretentious=off] I love grabbing a cup at Starbucks, turning on my laptop and getting some stuff done. I could do with out the grande attitude, it's a small, medium, or large. They are starting to get use to me. And yes, leave some room for cream.

QUOTE(Queen Prawn @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:23 AM) I love mine! Hamilton Beach 12 cup coffee maker - best one I have ever owned. My coffee pot I would have put a picture here, but I can't attach it any way I try. Thats the one I am planning on getting. Some reviews claim it leaks from the dispensing seal and the electronic clocks shorts easily with all the condensation that runs down the back.

QUOTE(LowerCaseRepublican @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 11:04 AM) Tea is where its at...throw a cup of water in the microwave, put a teabag in and whammo -- instant crazy caffeine high to wake you up in the morning. is that what your avatar is on??

QUOTE(mreye @ Jan 24, 2005 -> 10:40 AM) You're supposed to empty what was left over from the day before! Duh! :finger What happens is the water backs up in the filter basket and overflows everything. Then I come here and am nasty to people. I may even throw a couple cups of water and ice on someone I meet.

I'm seriously considering This one. Target $49.99 WalMart $33.00 Hmmm, I wonder where to buy it?