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QUOTE (Chet Lemon @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 09:30 AM) Indicted on 7 counts--and convicted on 7 counts QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 09:51 AM) I believe this means that he will not be able to vote for himself. POTM

QUOTE (sox4lifeinPA @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 02:00 PM) I've been seriously considering Obama because of the things I think he'll do with environmental initiatives. I just don't know if I can swallow the other things that will come along with him. small picture, I'm an Obama fan. Big picture, I'd rather have McCain. Again, that's why I've stated I don't really care who wins. I am in the swing state of PA, however I'm happy with either, which is a nice departure of not happy with neither.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 02:18 PM) I fully expect it, and it would be nice if either of them could be honest about it before election day. I'd also like to see them be honest that the vast majority of spending programs they are proposing will never happen either. If you consider them goals, it is a great indication of what path they want to lead this country on. It may take more time than they will have in office, but I want to see their vision of America. That, was a key factor in my support of McCain.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 02:14 PM) Yet Obama cutting the taxes for 95% of the country is smart? Flattening out the tax code so more people are more dependant on less people is supposed to somehow smooth things out? The less people that pay taxes, the more recession prone the country becomes. If you want a great example of that, look no further than Chicago. Their budget has a huge hole in, and they have some of the highest taxes and fees in the entire country. They have also increased spending at a ridiculous rate, and what has it gotten them? Looking to raise taxes and fees even more. Is there a difference in cutting taxes and sending everyone a $300 check? The issue as I see it is we keep talking about cutting taxes without talking about reducing spending. The GOP believes they can keep spending and send out $300 checks and cutting taxes. The Dems have given up on tax and spend, instead they are in line with the GOP in don't tax and still spend. Cut taxes and send checks when we have a surplus, until then stop spending more than we send.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 12:49 PM) So on a different track, what is their obligation to the other half of the country, for all of that great stuff we are giving them? Same obligation I believe every citizen has. Respect the laws, conserve our resources, give back to your community with either your time, talents, or treasure, serve in the military if drafted, serve on a jury if called, vote, etc.

I guess he won't be going into the HoF with a White Sox cap. He gave all he had, sadly, at this point in his career, it wasn't too much. It was easy to see what a great professional he is. There have been a number of players who stunk up the ballpark and were asses. I have no respect for those guys. I have a lot of respect for Griffey.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 10:39 AM) Did you use the Wray and Nephew overproof? If so, did you do the allspice infusion? Hope it came out well. It sounds like it helped fuel a bit of. . . relaxation at any rate. I gave the recipe to my favorite island bartender, along with a flameproof gallon container, and had him mix me up a big batch. I bought some crushed ice and whirled it away in the blender back at the condo. It paired nicely with the chilled shrimp at lunch. The grilled fish and crab cakes at dinner. I did have to walk to the store to get some fruit for garnish.

I wish more parents would be certain their children can swim and more importantly, are comfortable enough to not panic in the water. I've heard of a program that sounds just like this, but can't say it is the exact same one. But basically teaching kids to swim at 6 months. You are intelligent enough to know what makes sense and what is crazy radical and potentially dangerous. (the old toss them in over their heads that they'll learn approach).

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 12:49 PM) I'm talking as a percentage of voters not total number of youth votes. That may be. I certainly hope so. Of course the next step to make young people more relevant in the process is contributions. That's kind of where the rubber hits the road. Now it's basically fire up the youth then ignore them while everyone with money get's attention. BTW, as I was writing this I was thinking of a great short story that ties in with this. If you get a chance read "Mr. Cornelius Johnson, Office Seeker," by Paul Laurence Dunbar. Available here

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 12:32 PM) Wasn't there record youth turnout in the Dem primaries? Again, with the population growth, comes record youth turnouts. I can't think of an election where there hasn't been record numbers of youth voting. And the Dems like to energize the youth vote and reporting the records and the grass roots enthusiasm is a great way to doing it. I'm not discounting the importance or influence, but it's been a constant in every Presidential election since Carter. The youth are voting in record numbers! Be a part of the generation like all your friends. Let me say this another way. Are there more youth in America today or four years ago? 24 years ago?

QUOTE (shaneomacfan @ Oct 25, 2008 -> 08:27 PM) Agreed. And it really has been great to see, especially since older generations tend to discredit the youth vote, claiming that we never show up on election day. Methinks it'll be a little bit different this time around. Me thinks there are a lot more older people than college students. And its always different this time around.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 10:29 AM) Do you really believe that half of the country should be supporting the other half? I look at it differently, do we really want to live in the country that the poorest among us can build? Are those the schools we want? The roads? The military? It's not about supporting the other half, it's about the military, schools, interstate roads, CIA, FBI, and all the other stuff that comes along with it. All that is greatly reduced when we start living on what the poorest can afford.

QUOTE (FlaSoxxJim @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 08:55 AM) Unsolicited information alert! I'm taking back any perceived recommendation for the Trader Vic's "Authentic Dark" rum from earlier posts. I just opened a new bottle and they've gone and screwed it up. There's a distinct vanilla taste in the flavor profile now that has never been as prominent as it is now, and it definitely made an unbalanced rum punch when i tried to use it as the only dark rum in the mix. I'm sure it will lend depth used sparingly here and there, but steer clear of TV dark as a backbone rum in your drinks. Coruba, Myers, or Goslings are all much better options. BTW thank you for the recipe. I can't go into details, but much fun was had while sipping rum punches at then island this weekend.

QUOTE (Rex Kicka** @ Oct 28, 2008 -> 07:52 AM) The video is just a four minute extract of a 58 minute interview. That's how the liberal media does it

I would support a rules change that would rrequire all postseason and the final regular season games needing to be regulation minimum 9 inning games.

Yes, but indirectly, it is a scholarship fund that is very specific in the recipient. I also support my United way because I am very close to them and the organizations they support. I also give a nice contribution to the Boy Scouts each year. I basically continued the same amount I gave before working for them. It sounds and feels strange, but it makes sense in my heart.

QUOTE (knightni @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 09:55 PM) Then after they get drunk, you can chain them to tables and have them make shoes for 5 cents an hour. /going to hell, laughing all the way . . .

After watching 30 years of elections, there are always surprises. Last minute changes of heart. It looks pretty good for Obama, no doubt about it, but I would not stop campaigning and advertising if I was Obama and stay home preparing victory speeches based on the last polls. I say McCain betters the polls and it may be enough to win. I see a late surge towards McCain. Those that believe the current polls are 100% correct, stay home. Your work is done. But just as we've seen changes in polling numbers from week to week, the biggest poll of all, with 100% of the likely voters, has started and will be running until November 4th. I believe that poll is important.

Actually a better answer is the "likely voters polled" have to actually vote. And of course there are factors here that help each candidate. Normally, the gray hairs are much more likely to vote and, I'm guessing here, that they favor McCain. What I am not certain of is which group is most likely to vote, those who favor the candidate who is leading in the polls and has already won, or the candidate that has already lost. Again, a guess, I think this may favor Obama as some voters will want to cast a ballot for the first black President. And I actually like polls. I'm just thinking there is more Obama bias than McCain.

Dewey was up in all the polls. I ask y'all that are convinced, why even go to the polls if we know the winner?

I am glad I am on the right track. Besides an occasional margarita I had fallen into the beer and wine rut.

/going shopping thanks. I'm also picking up the book you see as my avatar. Sounds really interesting and I enjoy eating, and drinking, history.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 08:42 AM) I think they are probably a bit biased towards Obama, but it will vary by state. Lots of factors involved. But I think the polls are probably pretty close, just a few points off. There are so many unpolled factors that offset each other. Which is what I've been trying to say. And it seems close enough in a few instances that it could tilt the election to McCain. I'm also expecting a late rally towards McCain as the undecided play it safe with an establishment candidate who has been around for decades.

QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 08:23 AM) Margin of error is a statistically derived value about the ratio of sample size to total pool. Its got nothing to do with perceived dishonesty or anything subjective at all. But we know that people are not always 100% in their responses. You mentioned they could be lying to piss off the pollsters. Are you thinking the polls are accurate or biased towards one candidate?..And instead of margin of error, I will say that throughout history the polls have never been 100% accurate. Why should they be now? Use a different term to describe when results are di9fferent than predicted and we'll use that.

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Oct 24, 2008 -> 09:18 AM) There could easily be a number of people in lifelong Republican families lying to pollsters saying that they're voting McCain because their spouse is in the room during the call. They can just as easily vote Obama when in the privacy of the voting booth without their die-hard Republican spouse ever knowing. Exactly. And that is a bedrock principle of polling, that those errors are equal on both sides, therefor having accurate results.