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Oops, I used resources in two different ways. I first meant the discresionary time and money we have to fight a problem. We have X number of dollars for financial aid, X number of people, etc. Where do we send those? With an endless supply of time and money, we would try and remake the world to look like the US.

Well use your holier than thou powers

So if, for example, he has an injury and we want to send him down for rehap, we would lose him? It's either Major League of Marlin's system? I like the rule, it helps those guys who are on the make or break point of their careers.

It is all about resources. As soon as we help one area, another needs help. You are correct that Africa has not been thrust onto center stage. Perhaps if cars were fueled by diamonds we would care. Sadly, I was about to write that I didn't think it was a racial factor, but I do agree. If it was a whiter shade of pale, we would care more.

I have a problem with taking action against a country for the crimes of their citizens. If for example Veigh had bombed a building in China instead of Oklahoma, I would be pissed if the Chinese decided they were justified in bombing the US. I think we need to prove it is official government action before attacking a sovereign nation,

s***, in a panic I almost changed the Topic Title to Beetle

How long does Grilli have to be on the 25 man roster before we don't have to release him to the Marlins? If, for example, he makes the 25-man roster, then gets demoted before his first stop, does that count? I assume at some point he is our property and the Marlins lose all rights? Do we have anyone in another training camp that could be returning? I have never paid much attention to the rule 5 guys.

2k4, why not merge all the JN threads?

The list is just foreign aid, not internal charities. And actually I would think the gap would widen. With the countries being so close together in Europe giving to a neighbor wuld seem more likely. I've also seen lists, but can not find it, that considering all charitable gifts, we are behind most other countries. We do rank better at donating time. Sociologists point to our "keeping up with the Joneses" and "throw away" mentality for spending more on ourselves than we do others.

Most of the world agrees they do. One of the amazing things to me is more countries have not successfully bought or built nukes. I would think with money all things are possible. Oil, more than religion, drives the world's interest in this region. Put these countries in an area without a major resource, and this conflict would be a footnote in world history. It is a testiment to humanity and humankind's inherit goodness, that neither side has annihilated the other. The world has been referee here. I have read predictions that the next World War will begin in the Middle East. The ideology goes deep. The rest of the world needs the oil, and there is money galore to buy weapons from willing manufacturers. The only hope for our planet is both sides learn to live in peace. With all the hatred and mistrust it may take a miracle.

Dude, John died twice? Whoa deep.

I'm thinking as a group. I am assuming they would have continued to innovate, move ahead, and not play Yesterday over and over again. The Stones did a Disco album. I'm thinking early on before Disco became a parody of itself, they may have tried one. After all Rock was dance music in the beginning. Still the best argument would be made for none, based on the evidence of their solo careers.

Anyone else care to predict years out? Hell, its a fun exercise but meaningless. Try naming 5 starters for the Sox in 2007. Crede? Maggs? Lee? none traded?

I always saw Ringo as the disco type. Because what do you call a guy who hangs out with musicians? A drummer.

Interesting, I'm surprised they didn't make Colon wear a bra. His chest was distracting

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While I wish they all lived happy, long lives, I am glad we were spared bloated reunion tours. I believe a huge part of the Beatles success was the backdrop of world events. I'm not certain they could have sustained that power through theboring 70s and 80s. Oh, I have a poll to post.

crybaby pussy There's no crying in baseball. I always like Josh. I wsh he had about 2% more talent. He always sees to be getting 100% out of the talent he has. The difference between a major league player and bouncing around the minors is razor thin.

Sandy, Roberto, can't he platoon? I always felt a solid team was built up the middle. Platooning the dp combo just doesn't seem to make sense. But without a clear cut 2nd baseman, it may be all we can do early in the season. This is going to be a key question for Oz to figure out. Juggling lineups hurt us early in the season last year.

Actually, I thought it had calmed down to a decent conversation.

I do not share your optimism if all Arab countries jumped in. War is money and money is war. Without a strong economy, it is impossible to fight a war and win. I see all the resources that oil money brings and it seems like a one sided fight. But, the world will not abandon their interests and in many ways the Arabs and Israelis are puppets. Oops, I need to add. If it is true that Israel has nuclear weapons, they could take out their neighbors and leave nothing behind.

Of all the solo stuff George's stuff always seemed the most heart felt. His solo works will always be jumbled with his Beatles work. Remember all the Paul lyrics sung at John's eulogies? Their group work has elevated all their solo careers. I will always wonder what music they would have made if they stayed together. It is probably best they did not.

It seems that we are going to have Uribe, Valentin, and Harris seemingly switching on a game to game basis based primarily on the lack a offensive punch against lefties. Is it important to have a regular dp combination? Is the offense more important than the defense? Anyone else wish we had R. Alomar back? 22 Days and counting

I agree that Arafat is a hinderance to the peace process. It seems to me that if all the Palestinian people want is a suitable place to call home and freedom to live, work, and raise families, anywhere, that could be made to happen. I can not see Israel objecting to anyone who wishes to live and be a positive contributor to Israeli society. It all comes down to trust. Neither side has a lot of reasons to trust the other.