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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 06:07 PM) I'm glad we can always count on the French to be... well French. http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/285993 They are still pissed they sold us the Louisiana Territory for $15 mil, then we later bought a much, much, smaller area from Mexico for $10 mil.

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 05:57 PM) Hypothetically speaking, how would you react if a group ran an ad encouraging women to end a pregnancy if their doctor advises it? Say, they brought out a famous woman who had received that diagnosis and made that decision. I think it would be even more valuable than this one. That choice, I would hope, would be a very difficult one and the woman, and her family, would probably need some support. Either path that is chosen involves risks and emotional stress.

QUOTE (DaveBrown85 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 05:18 PM) those dogs are actually pretty good The local C-Store to me, Stripes, makes very good breakfast tacos, and decent fajitas at lunch. The burritos are cheap, but not too good. The hot dogs seem to be ignored.

QUOTE (iamshack @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 04:18 PM) Honestly, I think it is the fact that it is Tebow and his family that are the ones presenting a message. Similar to what Soxy posted earlier. Who the f*** are Tim Tebow and his mother to try and influence me on such a personal, intimate decision such as that? Basically, they are trying to capitalize on Tebow's accomplishments as an amatuer football player to influence people on their choice on something this personal. That will turn a lot of people off. The reason this is different than, and more offensive to some than, say a Doritos or Budweiser commercial, is because they are trying to influence our decision on something as important as abortion with a celebrity spokesman or athlete, just like they do for something as trivial as what kind of snacks we enjoy at lunch or what kind of beer we have after a tough day at work. I think it has a lot more to do with the Tebow's and this organization using a forum usually reserved for far-less important issues and butting their way into our party time. To someone facing the same choice as the Tebow's faced, and my heart goes out to them, there is some value in the message. Perhaps seeing what other women (perhaps couples) have gone through may be of some help and assistance. I'm surprised Soxy does not see any value in examples, both pro and con. Seeing others that have been through the same thing someone is facing can be wonderful support. I thought that is one basis for group therapy, but I may have been sleeping that day in class. Do you think someone with ALS might look towards Lou Gehrig for some inspiration? Someone with a terminal disease reading about Brian Piccolo or Walter Payton. From cancer survivors to weight loss champions, there is value in that. If the debate raises awareness regarding birth control and unwanted pregnancy, it has served a useful purpose. I have no words for those that believe abortion is a reasonable form of birth control. I do not believe someone should have to give up their rights of free speech because they are famous. Who are you to tell someone who to vote for? Who are you to share your opinion on a message board? Who are you to speak about anything? You are a human being and you should have that right. Just as we have the right to ignore you. Tim Tebow is someone who has an opinion and by stating his opinion, he can make a much bigger difference, good and bad, than other people. I believe he should be careful in how he uses that power, as I would say to anyone else. Who are the athletes that advocate for staying in school, not smoking or doing drugs. Isn't that a personal choice? I can't believe this ad gets people more upset than all the violence towards women on TV and in video games. Urging a woman to choose life over death -- Bad. Killing or raping a few women for hours in a video game? Cool And it's not like he's a random spokesperson. What a shame that so many toss away our right to free speech so easily.

Just Say No Stop Smoking Say No to Abortion Vote! Stay in School I guess it will the context that some of you see this message. I have not seen much backlash against Say No To Drug campaigns. We've had anti smoking messages, NFL stay in school etc. Is someone seriously advocating that there should be more abortions? Come on. To be balanced should there be more drop out of school messages? Choose Life seems like a fairly good message. I guess if some group wants to fund a Choose Death message, I'd argue it should be shown as well. Why people are so bent out of shape about seeing a pro life message but not seeing pornography, violence, or any other issue seems silly. Give us dozens of people killing each other, We want to see blood and "realistic violence" but NOOOOOOOOOOOOO not a pro life message. THAT is too disturbing to our delicate psych!

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 10:33 AM) For $500k, I am not worried at all. If he sucks, cut him. If we get something out of him, we are golden. QUOTE (flavum @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 10:37 AM) Good to hear, but there seems to be a glut of positive spin Sox stories out there. Danks circulation problem...check. Linebrink ready to go...check. Jones in great shape (no need for another DH)...check. Rios's swing is perfect after five swings...check. It's all good for now, and I'm looking forward to this season, but I'm not buying into all of the hype. I'll believe the hype when translates to wins in April. QUOTE (Leonard Zelig @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 10:47 AM) If you prefer doom & gloom, just read Soxtalk! Yep, and I was just thinking at least Bobby hasn't been arrested . . .

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 01:54 PM) Congress is doing a lot more damage in this country than the Presidents have. And that is our system. As I have often said, the president gets far too much credit, and far too much blame, for what happens in this country. Reagan and Clinton excelled as cheerleaders, and the country did well during their terms. It may be a symbiotic relationship, but I think you need that ability to make Americans feel good about America.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 02:00 PM) People like that don't need to be run out, but they dont need to be celebrated, either. Agreed 100%, but just like there are some REPs you cringe at, there are some liberals. Actually, there are probably more loony libs than skin head crazy REPs

QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 02:42 PM) So why was it not ok to run an ad questioning great master W? ?? filll in some blanks for me.

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 02:07 PM) so would it be cool for a KKK guy to stand up for what he believes in for a Super Bowl Ad? How about a Successionist? Nazi? Pro-Drug Supporter? NAMBLA? Why can't everyone just sit down, enjoy something together, without one side trying to capitalize it to their benefit? Or child abuse prevention, stay in school messages, United Way, anti drug, anti smoking, pick your examples. You have no problem with advertisers capitalizing on which beer to drink or car to drive? Every ad is pushing something for their benefit. This one isn't asking you to buy something.

I'm just not feeling Thome returning. I wish him luck.

I'm just so jaded by anything Walker says. What is he really looking for? More of what we've been doing for the past five years?

Killing me with this thread

And cruise ships are still docking in Haiti. Tourists having fun while the ship offloads relief supplies. Seems wrong on the surface, but the island does need cold hard cash and the tourism industry is very necessary to their economy. http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2010/jan/1...aiti-earthquake

QUOTE (Y2HH @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 08:31 AM) I think he was talking about the comments made by Olbermann being completely intolerant, from the guy/party who does nothing but talk about tolerance. Exactly, I got that. But if Olbermann was run out of the party, wouldn't that in itself be intolerant of his views? See, both bases are covered. Well played.

I applaud him for speaking his beliefs. I'm not a big fan of that group, but if their mission statement involves witnessing to the largest possible audience, they will have succeeded. I am also glad a group is using that platform for something of more substance than which beer to drink or car to buy.

He is getting older. He also seems to have the character and attitude that will carry him through the rough stretches and probably work hard this off season.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 20, 2010 -> 07:55 AM) My experience was otherwise, the couple times I met him. But its entirely possible he was a jerk at other times, I have no idea. I kind of liked that he was a jerk when necessary, like with that loser Neon Deion.

QUOTE (Chet Kincaid @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 10:04 PM) No this is just my opinion. It's just how I FEEL that he's a tool... Like the Deion Sanders incident - I'm no Deion Sanders fan, but I wish he would have punched Fisk right in his grill and told him to mind his own damn business and worry about his own teamates. I guess it depends on how much respect you have for the game of baseball and the 100+ year traditions.

If you begin discussing the best starting rotations in baseball it won't take long to get to the Sox. I can't complain. As the question marks are answered, we'll see how we rank. Seems to me that health is always the difining factor.

friends don't let friends post in boring threads.

QUOTE (since56 @ Jan 18, 2010 -> 10:59 PM) The white sox did not win with Thome. That is the truth. Winning the world sieries is the only win. If you think winning 90 games or a division is winning maybe you belong in wrigley where they accept losing and losers. Then by your definition, you are right, they did not win with Thome. Based on the other 99% of fans and how they define winning, they did win with Thome. It's all in how you define the words. I believe there is a huge difference in lsoing a World Series and losing 100 games. One helps build confidence, craetes higher and higher expectations, and the other breeds distrust, a losing expectation, and a revolving door of players and coaches. I could go on but if you do not see any value in winning a division or even a wild card, that's your opinion and you are welcome to it.

Where is FlaSoxxJim to explain the whole whale / shark thing?

Teaching US History to 8th graders

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Jan 19, 2010 -> 04:03 PM) RE: McGwire: "That's a crock"