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QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 13, 2010 -> 01:13 PM) Utopia for everyone, any time, any place. Shouldn't that be the goal?

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 12, 2010 -> 05:49 PM) That they are ramming "health care reform" up our ass despite a majority of Americans hating this bill. Since the Dems and Reps are still going through the motions of deciding what is and is not in the bill, I wonder how we can know what to like or hate? As we've seen in poll after poll the phrasing of the question determines if the majority likes or hates this bill. I now this much . . . I know a lot of other countries have these types of systems in place. I know some suck and some are highly regarded. I know both sides are propagandist machines, with the GOP radio and TV network the best at spin. I know the US can run stuff better than any other country in the world. I have confidence in our ability to craft the greatest system in the world I know the Reps will hate it because they will not get credit. I know the Dems will try to make it seem like the greatest no matter how good or poor it is.

The DA has had an amazing career of political activism. He was a central player in bringing equality to Raymondville.

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I have never found it disrespectful. Althought, to be truthful, many in the crowd are just maiking noise for niose sake, and not out of any patriotic feeling. The event has become bigger than the anthem. I have a hard time having my classes either recite the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Pledge, or remaining silent. They also insist on talking instead of remaining silent during the moment of silence. That really annoys me.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Mar 11, 2010 -> 03:56 PM) Great interview. Tanks for reminding bschmaranz. Franks' son is going to college next year to play ball. Some prospect geeks like myself can't possibly wait to see how he develops. He's got a long way to go though like Frank said as he picked up baseball late. If he picked up baseball late, I give Frank major kudos as a dad for letting his kid follow his own path.

Instead of just listing the new division, I'd be interested in what everyone was trying to accomplish? reduced travel? competition? rivals? Seems to me any plan would have as desired result of more revenue and profits.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 10:21 AM) Let me guess, no kids? Correct QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 10, 2010 -> 08:28 PM) You have to live somewhere where the cost of living is very low to accomplish that feat. On the flip side, wages are also low, so he would have earned more. He drove the same truck for 15 years. Bought a very modest home and paid for it in 5 years. Rarely went to an expensive dinner out. Bought $25 jeans. Used coupons. Was happy with a simple life. Hated paying interest so rarely borrowed any money. He and his wife love to read and visit with friends so "regular" TV was fine with them and only bought a new one when the old one no longer worked. If there is someone in your company earning half of what you earn, then it is possible. You might not be willing, if it isn't your goal to retire in your late 40s / early 50s you probably don't want to even try, but it is possible.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 09:36 PM) I hope he is good at building sailboats. Very good. Mid 30 foot. Even more critical he is an excellent sailor and marine mechanic.

I would just like to mention one thing. A friend of mine, + or - 50 by a couple three years just retired. He never earned more than $60,000 per year, never spent more than $25,000. That's right, he saved over *half* of his income every year. I will be working at least another 15 years to retire on less than he has. He built a sailboat and will soon be starting a circumnavigation of this planet with his wife.

A few posts back the subject of being a baseball fan first and a Sox fan second was raised. For most of my adult life (beginning circa 1980) to enjoy Sox baseball you had to enjoy baseball. The experience of going to the park. There wasn't much of a competitive reason to head to the Southside after August. For me it is a simultaneous feeling. That probably frames my opinion that you have to play the games. When I was playing a lot of golf, I always expected my oponent to hit the perfect shot, that way I was never unprepared. Same here. I expect their closer to be just as good, I expect he'll be back earlier rather than later, etc. So I can feel empathy that one of the better players, who seems like a decent sort of guy, is injured.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 11:34 AM) When Oh When are we going to get more political parties so its not one way or the other. Imagine the grid lock when either party needs the third to pass anything. Imagine the deals that would need to be cut to get those votes. I'll pass on a third party with any power.

QUOTE (maggsmaggs @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 09:11 AM) Never like seeing guys get injured, especially good people, but I ain't shedding a tear. ^^^

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 9, 2010 -> 07:09 AM) Well to be fair, they used to be against it, until they needed it... Exactly. And now the Dems need it, so they are using it. At least the Dems have learned a thing or two from the Grand Old Party™.

What passes for political debate today is the equivalent of Cubs Suck! Sox Rulz! or Less Filling - Tastes Great. We treat Dems and Reps as teams or products to root for and against. We're one step away from tailgating and face painting.

QUOTE (Melissa1334 @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 06:57 PM) let me guess everyones response: thats awesome, lets trade him for agone. ? lol I was thinking Walker will fix him . . .

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 07:38 PM) You type that with a straight face? He has to be straight to be in the GOP

QUOTE (kapkomet @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 07:04 PM) There is in a way when it's being used for unprecedented purposes. But I'm sure this is business as usual for the Democrats. Exactly what the GOP has been saying, almost word for word.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Mar 8, 2010 -> 11:49 AM) Not usually one to talk about Sarah Palin very often. But I thought this was interesting. She gave a speech in Calgary recently, and she admitted that her family would border hop into Canada to take advantage of their health care system. http://www.medicinehatnews.com/node/186723 Down here it is crossing to Mexico for treatments that are not available here or cheaper drugs.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Mar 5, 2010 -> 10:35 PM) That's f***ing awesome That's f***ing awesome x2

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Mar 7, 2010 -> 10:07 AM) a pair of powder blue Puma sneakers, Powder blue? My son bought that same pair, what's up with powder blue?

I just found about 5 pairs of jeans that all fit and they were free. I've dropped 15 pounds since starting a new job. Those 38" waist stuff fits

QUOTE (HeGone33 @ Mar 5, 2010 -> 04:32 PM) Vegas Baby! Best thing about marrying a teacher is you always get a spring break. That is one of the reasons I am teaching . . .

QUOTE (southsideirish71 @ Mar 5, 2010 -> 03:13 PM) Wasn't he the guy that Walk saw 5 swings and declared that he was fixed. Yep, Walk has him right where he has had oh so many before . . . The Cubs have a goat, we have Walker . . .

QUOTE (DukeNukeEm @ Mar 5, 2010 -> 01:15 PM) Austin TX as well Tex! I'm not certain of my schedule yet. I do know I want to catch a friend of mine who is playing. I'll be staying down in San Antonio at my gf's parents.