Texsox

QUOTE (lostfan @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 12:38 PM) Who says that even remotely applies to you? The dozens and dozens of posts that have inferred this since Obama announced he was running.

QUOTE (shipps @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 12:29 PM) I always wanted to be a pirate,but not this kind of pirate these guys are all business. With my luck I would be on Black Bart's ship. Dull.as.can.be

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 12:14 PM) And I have some great land to sell you in Florida. Yeah, there was no other issues besides race. The economy, homeland security, immigration, border fence, balanced budgets, taxes, all that stuff had nothing to do with anyone's vote who voted for McCain. I voted for McCain because I'm a racist. That's the conclusion that people want to draw and it's 100% bull f***ing s*** and it pisses me off every time there is an attempt to label me, and those that switched to the GOP this election, as such. That is a strong accusation, that attacks my very character.

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 12:17 PM) Doesn't excuse it (not impying that you say it does). It's about time some of them earn their virgins at the end of a few ship-to-ship missles. Christians versus Sunnis. BTW, does the US allow now Christians to fight in our military?

QUOTE (MurcieOne @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 12:56 AM) Konerko - 93 SB's away from 100

QUOTE (longshot7 @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 11:54 AM) what about using Javy as the closer instead of Jenks? Because he craps his pants in big moments But if you mean by closing you mean closing out the season and being mathematically eliminated, he'd be outstanding.

Or Kerry had more appeal for black voters.

Not how I would have them, but not bad.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 11:56 AM) so were old tyme pirates. Exactly. It just seems different on the high seas.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 11:50 AM) well, looks like no UN to the rescue then. kind of crazy how being a pirate is profitable again. yarr We apply that label, but really it is the same as hijacking planes, stealing cargos, car jacking, kidnapping, etc.

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 11:37 AM) no the US shouldn't unless these are US ships getting ganked. maybe the UN can setup a anti-pirate fighting force, this is something they could do. The US ship angle gets interesting and complicated. Basically the US has some of the toughest and most expensive requirements for their vessels. So US companies will "flag"their ships in other countries. Panama is popular.

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 11:27 AM) but why lower with Obama then with Kerry? Because they are two different candidates. Some people are independents and do not vote 100% down party lines. Why did McCain not get the nomination in 2000 but did in 2008? Why did Bush the elder not get reelected? Why did Carter not get reelected? Why did Clinton's numbers change from election to election? Why did Reagan's numbers change? Why did Obama's numbers go higher in Florida or Ohio? Because events change, people change, and candidates change. The issues facing the country change.

QUOTE (jasonxctf @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 10:03 AM) from fivethirtyeight.com Southern States- % of White Vote From 2004 to 2008, there are 15 southern states examined. The examination was on what % of white voters went for Obama in 2008, versus Kerry in 2004. Of the 15... 5 states voted for Obama in a higher %, 6 states voted for Obama at the same % and 4 states voted for Obama at a lower %. The 4 states whose white voters supported Obama at a lower %, then they did Kerry in 2004, were... Arkansas- 6% lower Mississippi- 7% lower Alabama- 8% lower Louisiana- 10% lower What do these stats tell us about these 4 states, if anything at all? That the Bible belt is socially conservative and prefers a socially conservative President?

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 09:54 AM) Well my point is it's such an important trade route, that piracy really shouldn't be happening anywhere in that region. You would think that stopping piracy would be easier than stopping terrorism though. That is part oif the problem, it is more of a pleasure route and the pirates have been targeting private boats. And since it is a huge mix of nationalities getting kidnapped and boarded, no one country felt enough of a responsibility to do more than half hearted attempts. Even those half hearted attempts a few years back inproved the area for a while. 12 to 18 months ago, private ships were getting through without any incidences. That changed the past year as the attacks began targeting more commercial ships and people started getting killed. The US is involved and patrolling. The UN has authorized military ships to enter Somali waters if in persuit of criminals. Private boats, and we are talking cruisers in anywhere from 28' to 45' boats, would form a diamond pattern and try to produce a radar signature of a much larger ship. They would travel at night without nav lights. Drive past Burhnam Harbor in the summer time and pick out which 25' to 35' boats are pirate boats. That's the problem the Somalis have. That's even if they want to solve the problem. Also consider drug runners in the Florida keys with go fast boats. The DEA and Coast Guard has been battling that for years.

QUOTE (DBAHO @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 09:47 AM) Where's Jack Sparrow when you need him. It's a developing issue and one that needs greater attention. Doubt it will get it though. Already has. The security corridor is recognized by many navies, including the US. But much like Iraq still has terrorists, it doesn't get cured over night.

Keep your crap and sell your treasures! And dream, dream of the days when your crap starts winning and you can dump them at their peak

QUOTE (Texsox @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 09:07 AM) I feel like Balta http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=68701 I wish I hadn't of posted that, next thing you know, some wiseass will make a comment about not hearing me . . .

QUOTE (mr_genius @ Nov 17, 2008 -> 11:46 PM) haha what a bunch of idiots. Fred Phelps is gonna be pissed, some people are challenging his group for the title of biggest doucebags in the United States. I smell a hoax.

One of my favorite magazines is Latitudes and Attitudes, aka Lats and Atts. They publish pirate reports every month and that area has been the worse area on the planet for several years now. Basically, much like you see full time RVers travelling the country, imagine living on a sailboat and traveling the globe in retirement. Basically that is my current retirement plan. Here are the plans for a security corridor for "Pirate Alley" http://mags.latsandatts.net/showmag.php?mi...n=true#/page20/ http://mags.latsandatts.net/showmag.php?mi...n=true#/page24/ in Venezuela World wide piracy report http://mags.latsandatts.net/showmag.php?mi...n=true#/page28/ Seems like the pages are one or two off. Page 28 of the magazine has the piracy report

I feel like Balta http://www.soxtalk.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=68701

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 09:04 AM) I'll make Barack a deal, if he quits talking about his plans before he gets into office, I will quit analyzing his plans before he gets into office

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Nov 14, 2008 -> 02:37 PM) I suppose if it were Christmas, you'd hang ornaments on it! I know we've only known each other 4 weeks and 3 days, but to me it seems like 9 weeks and 5 days.

Holy crap what an opportunity! Prime of your life, excellent job skills, no major debt, and the freedom to do almost anything. For the next two three years do something f***ing amazing. Pick a cause. Get involved in something real and make it happen. Concentrate on a job somewhere you always wanted to travel to. Go help some people that need it. Go help some animals that no one is helping Go save some land Stop an injustice or start one. Get a job on a cruise ship or private yacht Worry about your career in a few more years, worry about your life now. Kids and mortgages will happen soon enough. You truly are at a great point in your life. Grab it and do something amazing with it. You will not regret the things you do nearly as much as you will regret the things you did not do.

Since we have a great films thread, I thought a companion thread would be interesting for the home crowd. I just watched Hollywood Shuffle last night, very funny in a retro sort of way. Great social commentary from a not too distant past in Hollywood and the roles that were available for black actors. Watch for Wayans in what is probably his first big movie.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Nov 18, 2008 -> 12:10 AM) 48 pairs of socks and a new pair of shoes I can wash my socks all I want to right now, but they still come out of the drier crusty with godknowswhat secretions out of my feet and these cheap $10 shoes I currently have. I'm going to give my old ones to my brother/give them to the Salvation Army/throw them away. there's other stuff too, but that's something a lot of people probably don't have on their lists. Casual, business casual, or dress? When I first had to wear suits everyday, I hated spending what seemed like way too much money on dress socks and bought cheap. Give me the three pairs for $5. And even then, I was looking for a sale. Then I received as gifts some super nice socks. Damn, my feet were happy, I could dance, and had b-ball moves like Jordan. OK, I couldn't dance and the moves were more like Jordan Danks. Now, especially when hiking and backpacking I have top of the line socks that I consider equipment. Money well spent.