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QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) I'm all about concealed carry but this is flagrantly taking a s*** on states' rights. If, for a relatively extreme example, I choose to live in a state with liberal laws that include more gun control measures, why should Texas or Arizona be able to override my state's laws? All my posts focused on this comment. Would establishing a nationwide standard be s***ting on state's rights? The example used by the sponsors of the bill was a driver's license. Therefor, does every state being forced to accept the driver's license from other states s*** on state's rights? I do not think so. Later It was posted that we should just get rid of the state system. I offered or get rid of the federal system. Both are equally silly solutions.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 04:42 PM) First time in first place since May 1st. Also a season high 5 games over .500, while taking three of four from Tampa Bay. Unbelievable.

QUOTE (SoxAce @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 04:40 PM) I love AJ's interview and the comcast line. AJ DID NOT CATCH BUEHRLE'S PERFECT GAME "Well this worked out great for me, I got to watch!!" - AJ.

If this puts the team on a roll, what an amazing day to look back on.

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 04:01 PM) Cooper was the home plate umpire for Buehrle's no hitter, and the home plate umpire for his perfect game. Creepy. Coop will fix 'em

QUOTE (Linnwood @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 03:52 PM) Only thing separating Buehrle from being the only pitcher in MLB history with two perfect games is a walk of Sammy Sosa. He's still pitching

No scandals, no b.s., just smiles and results

Mark just surpassed Fisk on my all-time favorite Sox player list.

QUOTE (LosMediasBlancas @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 02:24 AM) Hooters restaurants have god awful wings and most of the servers are neither attractive nor busty. Their buffalo shrimp are a far superior product.

QUOTE (G&T @ Jul 23, 2009 -> 05:32 AM) Atlanta is 5.5 games out of first. We will see what happens if they are actually in contention down the stretch. Bingo! Using the careers of two pitchers that came through the Sox as examples: Colon sleeps through the spring and summer and starts kicking ass in big games, Javy spends the spring and summer racking up stats.

-- Police search the office of Michael Jackson's doctor, Conrad Murray, for evidence of manslaughter, Murray's lawyer said. From CNN

QUOTE (Kid Gleason @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 01:35 PM) I can think of another one. Oh yeah, we have a Shoeless Joe or two running around

QUOTE (ChiSox_Sonix @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 01:28 PM) So maybe we should get rid of the state system altogether then. Or get rid of the federal government

I am too lazy to look it up and back up this claim, but . . . Wasn't McDowell a much better first half pitcher than a tired end of season, playoff pitcher? But, he did practice what he is preaching, IIRC he led the league two or three times in CG, one season he had like 16 or some insane number.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 01:14 PM) It's always nice to compare apples to scientific calculators. The point I was trying to make is there are some things where there just has to be a national reciprocal agreement. As a society we are too mobile. Plus, would anyone really support a cash strapped state implementing a special driver's permit for visitors? That would be ridiculous. But in other things we do accept a state by state difference. We buy fishing and hunting licenses by state. So a blanket statement that a state can make laws for everything and not be forced to honor another states laws is unworkable and a detriment to the national picture. We are supposedly *united* states.

QUOTE (Controlled Chaos @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 10:55 AM) Then call them what they are. Arrancini. Pronounced: ahh-rahn-CHEE-nee. If you want to be cool roll the R. They are awesome! He feels weird in that good way

QUOTE (lostfan @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 11:14 AM) I'm all about concealed carry but this is flagrantly taking a s*** on states' rights. If, for a relatively extreme example, I choose to live in a state with liberal laws that include more gun control measures, why should Texas or Arizona be able to override my state's laws? I'm all about allowing teenagers to drive but this is flagrantly taking a s*** on states' rights. If, for a relatively extreme example, I choose to live in a state with strict laws that include more driver's education and probation periods, why should Illinois or Ohio be able to override my state's laws?

There are some things that can be decided on a state by state basis, others it just is not practical. Ask anyone who has travelled with guns, keeping up with each state's laws is a pain in the ass. Same with motorcycle helmets. The RV example was perfect. Crossing seven or eight states and being in compliance in all states must be a pain.

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 10:38 AM) Well, thank you Tex. I do too. It's all about the White Sox and I love White Sox history. And maybe that's why I like the historic but not the current and recent. Pants Rowland also comes to mind.

Next step, a national standard for concealed weapon training and one license. Be careful what you wish for NRA.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 10:12 AM) It just makes me giggle inside every time I see the name flashed across the screen. And I appreciate the spelling of yours. Well thought out and executed

QUOTE (BigEdWalsh @ Jul 22, 2009 -> 10:05 AM) Can't agree on that one. It conjures up a not-pretty picture. I also like some of the old player names, like yours.

I'd have to say Soxy, Southsider2k5, YASNY, and RibbieRubarb are my favorite screen names around here. As posters they all suck, but I like their screen names.

QUOTE (JPN366 @ Jul 21, 2009 -> 03:54 PM) Can we sticky this and make it the catch all thread for any food topics? I can't wait for SHIPPS to see this, another one of his threads almost hijacked.

Is this what us Texans call chicken fried steak? And better served with a white gravy? rice balls hehehe