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In another thread BMR proposes that the world is worse off and wonders if it's because we are becoming more liberal. I don't think we are worse off and repeat my comments to spark a different debate. Not liveral vs. conservative but are we worse off today than 50 or 100 years ago. Lifespan is longer that it ever has been. Including factors like Aids. The quality of that lifespan is longer with people much more active and healthy into their 80's. Two generations ago, mid 60's was old. Most major childhood diseases are at an all-time low. The flu use to kill tens of thousand every year. Look at TB, measles, polio, small pox, shall I go on? Worldwide, children are being immunizated at a rate greater than ever before. Is the world worse off? Would you like to go to the barber and be bled for your ailment? Perhaps have leeches applied? How about a frontal labotomy? Socially women and minorities have more rights than ever before. Shall we start counting blacks as 3/5? Stop women from voting? Bring back prohibition? Are we worse off today? When was the last time you heard a PSA about what to do when the Russians drop the A-bomb. You are probably too young to remember the Cold War. Speaking of wars what we have today does not compare with WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam. Are we worse off? Worldwide, slavery is at an all-time low and as manufacturing spreads to every corner of the globe, it may be extint in another 50 years. With advances in food technology, distribution, and farming practices we are steadily making improvements in famine. Are we worse off? We have upgraded sanitation practices all over the globe helping to stop potentialy deadly disease before it starts. Can you believe that diahrea kills tens of thousands around the world. It use to be much higher. We're spending a lot of time, effort, and money to upgrade sanitation in developing countries. Why? That's where our strawberries in February come from. Twenty years ago laborers use to squat in the fields while picking your fruit, now toilets are provided. Human dignity for the workers, not a conservative idea. Are we worse off? I know very responsible humans on both ends and in the middle of the political spectrum. Most of the issues you discribe as being worse are personal choice issues that are politically neutral. Cheating on your wife is not a liberal vs. conservative issue. Being addicted to drugs is not a conservative or liberal issue. Technology today is speeding communications, making life easier. Would you like to wash clothes with a ringer? How about the environment? It was wacko tree huggers in the 60s that pushed industry to clean up their act. The Chicago river is thousands of times healthier today then 30 or 40 years ago. How about lead paint? Lead in our automotive fuel. The world is a much better place today than 50, 100, 200 years ago. I'm not sure what the difference is between an agenda and an opinion. Perhaps people who discredit other's comments by calling them an agenda will explain.

The world is worse off, and the question was asked of people without agendas. If you cant answer objectively, dont respond. I don't have an agenda. Your agenda is the world is worse off. You mention being objective yet start off by saying the world is worse off. Sounds like an agenda to me. You are looking for an overly simple answer to a very complex question. Further you bait the question and set up a premise that might not be true. You start from the premise that the world is worse off. That possibly isn't true and let me tell you why. Lifespan is longer that it ever has been. Including factors like Aids. The quality of that lifespan is longer with people much more active and healthy into their 80's. Two generations ago, mid 60's was old. Most major childhood diseases are at an all-time low. The flu use to kill tens of thousand every year. Look at TB, measles, polio, small pox, shall I go on? Worldwide, children are being immunizated at a rate greater than ever before. Is the world worse off? Would you like to go to the barber and be bled for your ailment? Perhaps have leeches applied? How about a frontal labotomy? Socially women and minorities have more rights than ever before. Shall we start counting blacks as 3/5? Stop women from voting? Bring back prohibition? Are we worse off today? When was the last time you heard a PSA about what to do when the Russians drop the A-bomb. You are probably too young to remember the Cold War. Speaking of wars what we have today does not compare with WWI, WWII, Korea, or Vietnam. Are we worse off? Worldwide, slavery is at an all-time low and as manufacturing spreads to every corner of the globe, it may be extint in another 50 years. With advances in food technology, distribution, and farming practices we are steadily making improvements in famine. Are we worse off? We have upgraded sanitation practices all over the globe helping to stop potentialy deadly disease before it starts. Can you believe that diahrea kills tens of thousands around the world. We're spending a lot of time, effort, and money to upgrade sanitation in developing countries. Why? That's where our strawberries in February come from. Twenty years ago laborers use to squat in the fields while picking your fruit, now toilets are provided. Human dignity for the workers, not a conservative idea. Are we worse off? I know very responsible humans on both ends and in the middle of the political spectrum. Most of the issues you discribe as being worse are personal choice issues that are politically neutral. Cheating on your wife is not a liberal vs. conservative issue. Being addicted to drugs is not a conservative or liberal issue. The world is a much better place today than 50, 100, 200 years ago. Please prove to me the *world* is worse off today.

As I recall that idiot did not know he carried a disease.

Are you talking the world or the US? By all accounts Sadamm was a conservative ruler, do you want him back? Aids came to prominence during the Reagan-Bush years, shall we call that a conservative problem? Families stayed together because women had no choices.

Have they dusted him off and paraded him around the dugout yet? I'm waiting for that big moment. I forgot to add the green.

Sad, very sad. I wish Ron all the best. As a very young kid I enjoyed weatching him play and clicking his heels after a Cubs win. As an announcer I enjoyed watching him play.

Actually since Kenny took his keys his kids can help him get back into his locked office

Some have. Rush would be the first person to point out that the person didn't have a choice. Do you think he fired his maid for leaking the story? After all what she did was for his own good. He wasn't getting help until she came forward. He should only get credit if he stood up a month or two ago (or sooner) and said "I have a problem and I'm getting help". He has every advantage in health care. No excuse not to go except he enjoyed his addiction and had the money and resources to continue it.

Texas always has a top 20 program. If you can always be overrated I guess being overrated from 15 to 5 isn't too bad. There are no small games for Texas. Everybody points to Texas on their schedule and says it's a big game. When all you play is big games then all you lose will be big games.

University of Texas - Pan American Go Broncs! I believe we have the distinction of being the worse NCAA Division 1 team to ever be sanctioned by the NCAA. We're an independant. Most of our budget comes from being foder for programs looking to pad their record. One very bright spot. Our new (2 years ago) Coach Hoffman is great. Positive ethics like you wouldn't believe. Graduates a big majority of his players. Gives to the community. Will speak to any youth group and a ton of adult groups as well, even during the season. Last year he was our keynote speaker for a Boy Scout adult leader's banquet. The person who announced him spoke for 3 or 4 minutes on his team's accomplishments. He spoke for 30 minutes and not once mentioned basketball. His philosophy on relationships and mentoring young people was truly inspiring. We use to play DePaul every year until we beat them , then they took us off the list.

he admitted it *after* getting caught. No choice at that point for him.

Is it possible somewhere on every page to have a shortcut to the other boards? Instead of going from Pale Hose to Soxtalk to Off Topic (soon to be named Sex, Lies, and Politics) just jump right there? Or is there already a way and I'm just a dumbs***? Don;t answer the dumbs***, I already know

Imagine of Zimm causes Padro to get thrown out. Can the umps eject a NY player (Roger for example) as well. Doesn't seem fair if a coach could get a player ejected. How about ZImm as the next Sox manager. Maybe he'll run out and attack some of our underachievers.

What's your college doing to hype the upcoming b-ball season? Mine is having events all next week leading up to a midnight madness practice, the earliest allowed by the NCAA.

Damn it's a great game. I went to see the UT-Pan American vs. A&M. Awesome.

I emailed the guy with the link here. Hope he posts.

My favorite quotes: A Cub fan would have stood back and taunted me with snappy one-liners and then run away. I'm usually offended. They might as well be saying: "You must be a Corona-sipping, brie-eating, self-absorbed meathead." Let's hope a couple more generations pass on before the Cubs find success. end quote I want this guy as our next manager. Hell the players play and the manager gives interviews.

I want an anonymous benchcoach, who will work for cheap and have just a little something our PR department can wrap themselves around to sell as the final piece and give hope. Perhaps the next Larussa.

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Senseless tragedy. Let's also remember this happens hundreds of times a week to lesser known, but equally loved ones. My brother died from a collision with a tree caused by a drunk driver, himself. For a long time I hated him for doing that to our mom and dad. Remember a couple years ago the Indians lost a player from a drunk boating accident.

In the beginning prophets wrote on the cave walls. Through the years they wrote on paper and subway walls. Where are the prophets writing today? Magazines, Songs, eZines, email, the Sex, Lies, and Politics board?

Does it change anyone's posts if you thought the human as topic would be reading it? I know we had the be kind to Cotts sentimentality when he was, how can I say this politely, struggling with the parent club. Would you have pulled punches if JM was reading? Botch?

Imagine if he waited for the post season . . .

At least in NY there is no debate on who's the better team. They are use to sitting at home and watching the Yankees in the playoffs.