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Sox coverage in Chicago must have really gone down hill since I left if Cowley's stuff is the #1 most talked about articles.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 02:02 PM) I agree. Previous examples (John Rocker) support this statement. Now change it from simply a vile statement to it being an expression of political feeling. Doesn't that make it much, much harder? Balta, if a minimum wage front counter person at McDonalds was chasing away customers by making pro-Castro comments, wouldn't the store fire him? Should a manager or player be afforded more protection for their speech?

There are several aspects of web rhetoric that is covered in my program. I'm thinking the Martin-Zimmerman thread might be the entire thesis. From Baseball to World Issues: How one on-line community saves the world. 80 pages? Not a problem.

I am thinking about how to tie a thesis into soxtalk. There has to be a Comp and Rhetoric thesis in here somewhere.

Dunn

Favorite quote about dogs, cats, or pets in general "Any time you think you have influence, try ordering around someone else's dog."

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 07:46 AM) And what is more likely to get you not-releected again... Not bringing a case, or losing the case? Ooh Ooh let me answer! Not bringing the case. It's much easier to be the tough on criminal prosecutor fighting a system that allows criminals to go free and innocent people getting killed.

I think a case could be made that the keeping of pets is wrong. Based on that, it's the degree of wrong we're willing to accept. Having a dog catch his own rabbit for supper is probably ideal, but not practical. I'm willing to accept that I have never fed my dogs the perfect diet. If I'm 80% of perfect instead of 60%, I'm comfortable with that decision.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 05:42 PM) Why do you insist on talking about this nonsense every chance you get? Honestly, I don't think you've found one other person here that believes this to be a good idea. I don't find it objectionable. I know plenty of hunting camps that feed their dogs this way and it seems to work. I especially like the never ending supply of water. I was usually concerned about cleanliness of the container, but that concern is probably overblown.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 08:20 PM) And media pressure is an awful, awful reason to bring charges Welcome to America. There are a number of people in this thread who have made hundreds of posts, many stating that Zimmerman was wrong and should have been charged. That public outraged, as captured, reported on, and magnified by the media, resulted in the government taking action. Listening to citizens is not necessarily a bad thing. The media is how we as citizens can most effectively let the government know what we want done.

QUOTE (HickoryHuskers @ Apr 13, 2012 -> 06:40 AM) That was exactly the reason I clicked on the thread was because I thought it was about golf. My degrees are in math, so I'm about the last person to give Tex advice on how to pursue an English degree. Actually as I calculate wether I can handle nine hours or six I've been asking how they found the coursework during grad school compared to their undergrad. If it is only a slight to moderate bump, nine hours should be a piece of cake. If it required much more work, in the neighborhood of 2 or 3x, then I may consider only taking six hours.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 03:18 PM) I don't think the decision to charge him with murder 2 was fueled by public pressure. Why would prosecutors go after a charge they're not likely to get? Because anything else would look like they were being lenient and letting Zimmerman off easy. They can say they tried to really nail him to the wall but the jury didn't agree or Florida law was against them. Looking really tough on crime gets people elected and favorable reviews.

Assuming (I know, but let's assume anyways) that part of the decision to arrest him and charge him with murder 2 was based on the pressure from the public. What is their gameplan? And if someone totally disagrees that this was fueled in a large part because of public outrage, I would like to hear those thoughts.

QUOTE (ScottyDo @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 02:08 PM) #teenagegirlproblems

QUOTE (iamshack @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 02:12 PM) You'll do just fine. How much is it going to cost you? I haven't calculated it yet. UTPA is a heavily supported state university with low in-state tuition and three miles from my house. My guess is around $16k. This isn't an investment I expect a material reward from. I love being in a classroom both as a teacher and a student.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Apr 12, 2012 -> 02:18 PM) Mandatory minimums are dumb Yes.

I'm in. Finally decided for English and against Psychology. (BA in both). I'm trying to decide between Comp and Rhetoric (better for what is left of my career) or Literature, where my interests push me. I am also trying to decide between thesis and not. One of my professors thinks it should be a slam dunk for me, thesis and comp, follow what I am good at and where I could carve our a 15-20 year career. (If I want to work that much longer). Another said lit for about the same reasons. Believing I could rise high enough in a more crowded field to build a career. I am also concerned about the course load and working lots of hours. Just how much harder are grad classes compared to undergrad? Thoughts?

ugh. But, now what I would like to see are clubs that add content for the fans at the game. Make it a part of the experience not keeping the fan apart from the game.

And I hope I was clear that I respect all you do as a pet owner.

In order of most to least likely IMHO Plea arrangement before trial Guilty of a lesser charge Guilty but the judge sets aside the verdict based on the fine points of Florida law. (not certain of the correct legal term) Not guilty and he continues to search for the real killer

QUOTE (Soxbadger @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 07:32 PM) So from one extreme to another. No charges by 1 prosecutor, basically the highest possible charge from another (I cant really imagine Murder 1 was even considered). Political brownie points for the prosecutor and room for a plea deal.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Apr 11, 2012 -> 07:32 PM) Clearly this is an obvious case for a change of jurisdiction. If they can try the OJ case they can try this one. I agree it will need to be changed but to where? And that was the case I was trying to avoid bringing into the conversation.

Konerko