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QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 06:12 PM) That's funny because there were 2 American's who were pretty vocal about us doing something about the threat Iraq posed. They too saw the evidence the CIA had accumulated and even went on television a number of times warning us about the "grave threat" they posed. Their names.... John Kerry and Al Gore Funny how quickly their opinions changed when it was politically convienent for them. Or when it was shown that the evidence was faulty. Sad how quickly some opinions didn't change when presented with contrary analysis and intelligence.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 06:09 PM) I don't have exact details but that's what I keep hearing. I just wonder if that was before the invasion and they didn't say anything or after they couldn't find them, came up with a theory of where the could be. They aren't here We *know* he had them Where could they be? The logical conclusion is Syria VS. They aren't here I wonder *if* he ever had any If it was before, then that is a very sad case indeed.

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 06:04 PM) BTW. Most military commanders are of the opinion that Iraq's WMD was moved to Syria in the months leading up to the invasion. When did they form that opinion?

QUOTE(NUKE_CLEVELAND @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 05:48 PM) Wow tex, that was a very "NUKE-like" post. I'm impressed! Dollars are replaceable, lives are not. Let's count the body bags associated with foreign aid and see who is the greatest contributor. That's the sacrifice that really matters and when that isn't appreciated, I get pissed fast. I am far more impressed when some third world country contributes 1,000 men for peacekeeping force, than some country that sends a check and a thank you. Hell, half the time they forget the thank you.

QUOTE(winodj @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 05:14 PM) All I ever get is "Your best days are behind you." Sorry, {insert stereotype joke here} That would be way to easy and way too close to that magical line that ends with my password not working for a few days

QUOTE(striker62704 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 04:42 PM) Does anyone know how to get those huge MLB schedules that alot of bars have? See who is advertising on them. If it is a beer or soda company hood jump one of their delivery trucks, sometimes they have some. Be prepared that many times it is thieir promo staffs that hand them out and those guys can be impossible to bump into. Next step ask the bar if they can get you one. It's all about keeping customers happy. And the ever popular steal one

QUOTE(TheBlackSox8 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 12:24 PM) i think i need glasses....image looks a little blurry That's the problem when you enlarge. Generally it is better to produce the sig at or slightly above the final size.

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 12:42 PM) Which goes to the big philosophical difference between US and many other world governments. We want our government to provide as little as possible to the people. We want to be able to make our own choices for as many things as we can. We don't want to be told what school to attend, what doctor to see, what organizations we will fund etc. Bureaucracy has exploded in the 20th century after the New Deal of the 30's/40's, and now we have an almost entire population who has no idea what it means to exsist without government assistance of one sort or another. Its a direct correlation of why we went from needing no income tax in the 18th and 19th century, to having a huge debt today. Many countries have a history of entitlement so that is how their government and societies are set up. They pay high taxes, and they expect to be handed everything. The US historically wasn't founded like that. One founding father envisioned the US as independant utopian farmers, with an extremely limited government. That is why the government leaves much of charity work up to the private sector. And by and large the private sector responds as US private citizens give more to charities and causes than the rest of the world combined. Blog that

I remember going home from Alpine Valley on Rte 12 and seeing dozens of vehicles pulled over for speeding, DUI, etc. Concert after concert. Dumb asses. The other speeding fest was Rte 43 coming home from Road America. After watching races for hours the flatlanders would be pretending they were drivers in their Renault Alliances and getting pulled over and over and over.

Canada serves three important roles for the US 1. A place for the middle class to send their kids in times of a draft. The upper class has the Texas Air National Guard, the middle class has Canada, and the poor have a going away party. 2. A source of hockey players. 3. ?? Because we are not drafting soldiers yet, or playing hockey, there has to be a good reason why we are putting up with Canada. Maybe step one was getting the baseball teams out of there. I kid, 'cuase I care® Used by permission

One factor that seemingly isn't included in our foreign aid dollars are the billions in defense we spend to keep piss ants from killing each other. We call it peacekeeping, but I'll bet it is in our military spending numbers, not charged to foreign aid. I could be wrong, a quick google search didn't give me a clean link to be certain. No one on this planet has or is spending the dollars or, more importantly, the lives, to keep bullies at bay and dictators from genocide.

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4 Tickets?? Any time they saved was lost in being written up for speeding.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:57 AM) Since we didn't offer him arbitration, I don't think we can talk to Robbie till May 1st. We will all hold our breath With the Sox payroll our backups have to minimum wage guys. We can't have much sitting on the bench.

QUOTE(SoxFan562004 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:54 AM) I read the article... that was possibly the worst decision I've heard someone making in a long time. I have been in shows where I've had to wear Nazi uniforms, and I hate that pictures exist of them.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:51 AM) Inbreeding I guess being from Kentucky, you are familiar with that sort of thing

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:52 AM) Horizontal. In the jewel case or out?

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:36 AM) I certainly believe some of the local newspaper columnists read us. Most subjects are so obvious. I don't think anyone here is reading WSI for post ideas and vice versa. Most writers are reading their peer group and networking within the industry. I doubt they are basing their careers on fan boy sites. With the hundreds of posts, you could find a post on any column idea.

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:46 AM) They're in order by preference. The White Album comes before all others, for instance. vertical or horizontal?

The whole Royal Family thing is weird.

QUOTE(YASNY @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:40 AM) Somewhere under the radar while we sighed Kenny Williams lingered there as we wondered why Somewhere under the radar Kenny flew He signed A J Pierzynski and El Duque too Some day we'll see a pennant fly And wake up where Sox blues are far behind us When bunting lines the upper deck We'll raise a toast to ol' Bill Veeck and all that binds us Somewhere under the radar 'Tis where we fly We fly under the radar As we reach for the sky If Marlins and Angels can be the world champions Why, oh why can't we that is so beautiful Nice work

QUOTE(hammerhead johnson @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:41 AM) I dunno if keeping your music, movies, and books organized is necessarily peculiar. I mean, it's much easier than having to search through a bunch of s*** just to find a particular album or whatever. If it's in alphabetical or chronological order, you know precisely where it is at all times. Once you have the cds alphabetical by artist, duo, or group, are the albums chronological or by title?

http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/features/freeagents Robbie is still looking for a gig. Sandy signed weeks ago. I was a little surprised, I thought he signed as well. For the right price, he could be an interesting re-signing. I wonder what our options are since technically he's "ours"

QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Jan 13, 2005 -> 11:36 AM) Yeah that is a great idea. I spent many a cold days out there waiting for tickets. But now he calls ahead and makes certain they are open . . .

> A good old Irish Catholic father > > The Irish daughter had not been to the house for over 5 years. Upon he > return, her father cussed her; "Where have you been all this time, you > ingrate! Why didn't you write us, not even a line to let us know how you > were doing? Why didn't you call? You little tramp! Don't you know what > you put your Mum through?? !!"The girl, crying, replied, "Sniff, > sniff... Dad... I became a prostitute..." "WHAT!!? Out of here, you > shameless harlot! Sinner! You're a disgrace to this family - I don't > ever want to see you again!" "OK, Dad - as you wish. I just came back to > give Mom this luxury fur coat, title deeds to a ten bed-roomed mansion, > plus a savings account certificate for £5million. For my little brother, > this gold Rolex, and for you Daddy the spanking new Mercedes limited > edition convertible that's parked outside plus a lifetime membership to > the Country Club...(takes a breath)...an invitation for you all to spend > New Years' Eve on board my new yacht in the Riviera, and...." "Now what > was it you said you had become?" Girl, crying again, "Sniff, sniff... A > prostitute Dad! ... Sniff, sniff" > > "Oh! Be Jesus! - you scared me half to death, girl! I thought you said > "a Protestant". Come here and give your old man a hug!