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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2008 -> 10:33 AM) I didn't list anyone I didn't see play. That was my first criteria. I also looked at longevity with the team, but looking over my list, it wasn't as much of a factor. There was also guys that were difficult to split up. Zisk and Gamble for example. The Southside Hit Men were my favs. Collectively they were better then by themselves.

Let's see, based on Filibuster debates, people driving 70, while stoned, are the safest drivers. 20% of the drivers, by your numbers, are following the law. Are they following the law because A. They have the capacity to follow the law, the other 80% cannot help themselves. B. They are more comfortable at those speeds. What I wrote. In Texas we have wide shoulders and people move over to the shoulder to allow faster cars to pass. On four lane highways, we move over again to allow cars to pass. Driving "friendly" as the bumper stickers say. I've never seen that in Illinois. In Illinois cars stop faster at 70 then 55 -- making it safer In Illinois drivers react quicker at 70 then 55 -- making it safer

There are hundreds, maybe thousands of events that directly led to Obama being the nominee and front runner for President. The Edwards angle is interesting, and it seems like a decent analysis. But I usually ignore all the factors except those that a campaign had/had direct control over. Bottom line, Obama has the best organization and has run the best campaign. He has rolled with some serious punches, both real and political smoke. I am certain some members of the GOP will do their best to taint Obama with this, (Rumors of Edwards being considered for a cabinet position, etc) Edwards failed as a husband, father, and decent human being. He failed on the biggest stage possible. He obviously had little regard for his wife's feelings. And since he had no regard now the public will have no regard. Despite her pleas for privacy, this will continue to be on the front page for a week or two more. She will be stressed twice. I feel almost as ashamed as John should. So I will post my last post and make my infinitesimally small contribution to her request to stop the chatter.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2008 -> 07:58 AM) Bonds isn't exactly an easy interview either... I was thinking those three would be a reporter's nightmare and badly in need of some prune juice.

Little by little. At this point a huge acquisition probably isn't going to happen. There is plenty of room for improvement from our current pitching corp. Just getting back close to first half would be a bigger improvement than anyone we are going to pick up. It would also help immensely if MB pitched like INAA

Quick thought, some of the "bad boys" in wrestling are the most popular. Villains do sell as well and can be quite popular.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Aug 11, 2008 -> 07:48 AM) Supposedly the story is that Jerry gave Frank Thomas the choice of signing any ball player he wanted after that season, between Belle and Barry Bonds, Frank chose Belle. Belle does make Frank look like a media darling with loads of PR savvy.

We probably should be immune to this sort of thing by now. Politicians are real people and mirror the population. While I am sympathetic to his current status as a private citizen, this did occur while he was running for office, so it would seem fair comment. I also think too many of the comments are based on his party, just like I said with Larry Craig. I forget, is this evening up for Craig, or does this place the Dems -1 and they need a GOP to get caught so they can catch up?

QUOTE (Alpha Dog @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 11:09 PM) Tex, are you trying to imply that you have never broken a speed limit? Ever? Not implying that at all, I certainly do not speed 80% of the time. In Texas we drive friendly, and when a quicker car comes up behind, we'll move over and allow the person to pass, even on two lane roads. Our shoulders are extra wide to accomodate that. So I doubt that 80% of the drivers are speeding here. What I am saying is because someone always breaks the law is not justification to change the law. Crying the government makes me speed, is not justification to change the law. That you elected a corrupt Blowjovich and have the worse government ever, is not justification. I'm not certain why in fifteen years speeding went from about 10-15% to 80% of drivers. That does have me wondering why 80% of the drivers are speeding on Chicago roads. I can't imagine why there is such a total disrespect for laws. Too many Democrats maybe? But I think a scientific justification like how fast cars are already going is a good way to determine speed limits.

QUOTE (santo=dorf @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 09:44 PM) So now all people have to do it take time out of their own lives and waste the tax payers' money (court costs) to come in and prove their innocence because some expensive camera, paid by tax dollars, can't get a clear shot of the driver and doesn't have the technology to scan a database of pictures and match it to the driver. Or people slow down and they have no pictures to take. But of course people in Illinois cannot follow the law and they elected a corrupt government etc. etc. I'm glad I moved, that place seems to have gone to hell in ten years.

QUOTE (Steve9347 @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 06:57 PM) I enjoyed the homeruns, but not the ballplayer. In retrospect, I wonder if he was ever happy playing pro ball. 19/20 on my list I believe truly enjoyed playing baseball and being a ball player. The only one I've questioned at times is Frank Thomas. Belle was never a favorite of mine. I do see how he could be someone else's favorite based on playing ability.

Not as good as the David Bowie parody, but still very nice. He does need some better dance moves. Actually as a dancer, he looks very Presidential.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 06:58 PM) You know that first part of my post where it says:Its not about speed limits specifically? Since you have all the answers, what if someone else is driving your car? They are taking time stamped photos that show the driver, license plate, and vehicle. If you loaned your car to someone, it will be their picture.

So how exactly are they taking control of people's cars and forcing it over the speed limit? Magnetics?

QUOTE (knightni @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 06:14 PM) Slap Shot, The Hustler, Cool Hand Luke... His Oscar nominations stretch all the way from 1959 with Cat on a Hot Tin Roof to 2003 Road to Perdition. The Color of Money / Hustler was a unique twist as well.

QUOTE (zenryan @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 06:55 PM) what a weak list so far. Weak how?

Cool, a win on national TV, trust me, that ain't often it seems. Time Warner fixed my signal shortly before game time or else someone would have had a very pissed off customer on the phone.

At one time the most a speed limit could be lowered in one step was 10 MPH. That was to prevent "speed traps" where limits would drop from 55 to 25 in an unreasonably short space. I imagine in your example that lowering the limit 20 MPH would create more of a hazard. Also, any reduction should catch drivers attention and keep them more vigilant, a bigger factor, as you noted, then the actual speed. So would you suggest not lowering speeds in construction zone? It seems that more then just construction workers are killed in work zones. http://www.herald-review.com/articles/2008...ate/1034205.txt

QUOTE (kyyle23 @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 11:52 AM) That was a golden opportunity to use this icon You disappoint me Tex you're killing me.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 10:57 AM) Educate me then. Also, Tex, remember your stance on that lady that leased a car that she couldnt afford and there were discussion of a government bailout and you cried saying it wasnt her fault, the salesmen tricked her. You sleigh me. I sleigh you? Sorry, I'm not Santa.

QUOTE (DrunkBomber @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 10:02 AM) Well, since youre an expert on the years of highway data, physics, construction, traffic levels and road design Id like to hear the genius behind having the exits for Harlem and Austin on the left side of 290. Im not talking about Texas so to cop and use excuses like this doesnt prove anything. Illinois has enough problems with corruption and taking money out of the peoples hands to give to the government is bulls***. Unless you operate every aspect of your life crime free, and I mean everything, jaywalking, speeding, not using turn signals etc youre a hypocrite for defending this. Now, since youre such an advocate for ILLEGAL immigrants maybe you should take a page from your own book, if they didnt break the law there would be no problem, even though you disagree with the law. Well then based on your logic, we have no one that can defend any laws since everyone breaks a law once in a while. For the record, I advocate for a guest worker law that will allow immigrants to come to the US and work legally based on available jobs. So what qualifications do you have that allows you to have an opinion on speed limits? Since you break the law, you can advocate getting rid of the law? Break the law, pay a fine. Don't break the law, don't pay a fine. But I guess some people in Illinois can't help themselves, they have to break the law and then the evil, corrupt government you elected there capitalizes on your weakness. It's not myyyyyyyyyyyyy fault, the government made me do it and now they are taking my money

QUOTE (Milkman delivers @ Aug 10, 2008 -> 10:11 AM) Ha, what?! Are you assuming the Royals only play hard against us, and roll over for the Tigers and Twins? Put some blame on the team that's dropping games to such a crappy opponent. Exactly. And there is a chicken and egg thing happening here also. The Royals play with confidence against us, because they beat us way to often. They beat us way to often because they play with confidence against us.

It seems that it takes catching lightening in a bottle to win a championship. 2005 saw a rookie closer perform beyond all expectations. Doesn't matter who we roll the dice with, the available options are all fraught with more questions then answers and all a longish shots to be productive. Fishing farther up the food chain for a more proven SP will result in digging a hole somewhere else. Here's to getting lucky

BA and AB, both on the list, are a great contrast. For those that prize on field accomplishments, they probably wonder why AB is not higher. For those that place a high value on off the field factors, they are scratching their heads and wondering why someone who basically was an expensive, ungrateful, whore in a Sox uniform, could even make the list.