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QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 10, 2012 -> 10:26 AM) My standard is to elect people who are honest and trustworthy. Apparently you rarely vote if that’s your criteria. And how do you fully know if any of them, including Ron Paul, are honest and trustworthy? There’s no fool proof way of knowing.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 10, 2012 -> 10:07 AM) If you are willing to lower yourself to "they have no standards, so why should I" level, that is fine. I'm not really interested. My standard is making sure the gay community has equal rights. No issues here on my end with the President's announcement. I could care less about the motive in this case. I'd feel the same way if Romney or any other politician did the exact same thing.

QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ May 10, 2012 -> 10:08 AM) If you have a local florist, cut out the middle man, and use them. Keep the money local. Not many impressive florists near my mom or sister.

QUOTE (RockRaines @ May 10, 2012 -> 10:00 AM) Whoa, you cant make predictions about getting swept in the playoffs, thats just moronic. Making it is all that counts these days as its been proven that its anyone's game. But can you honestly look at this team and think "this is a playoff caliber team"? Sale is no longer in the rotation. Peavy and Humber will likely run out of gas in the 2nd half. Our lineup has AA quality hitters sprinkled throughout. The bullpen is terribly inconsistent. I just don't see it.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ May 10, 2012 -> 09:51 AM) Unless Detroit gets it going, they have a shot. I like the Sox roster a lot more than Cleveland's. A shot at what? Miraculously sneaking into the playoffs and getting swept in the first round? This is the year we can finally start to rebuild our awful minor league system by trading away the likes of Peavy, Thornton, Konerko and whoever else has value.

QUOTE (sunofgold @ May 10, 2012 -> 09:29 AM) As long as we are in the division race... Stopped reading after that part of the sentence. This is clearly not a contending team this year. Couple that with ridiculously awful attendance and there's no reason to "go for it" as you seem to be implying. You sell off expensive pieces at the deadline and get the biggest haul you can get.

What the hell is ProFlowers.com's business model? I ordered a mother's day bouquet for my mom and sister and according to FedEx tracking, one is being shipped from Ohio and the other from Indianapolis. They both live in Chicago. Aren't there florists in Chicago they could use to save on transportation costs?

What an outrage! They should give him a polygraph test to make sure he's sincere.

Glenn Greenwald echoes my thoughts:

Andrew Sullivan's take:

QUOTE (2nd_city_saint787 @ May 9, 2012 -> 08:48 PM) The 8 runs today wasnt enough for you? We've been awful at home. Playing one good road game tonight doesn't change that.

Sprint's variant of the Galaxy S II

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 9, 2012 -> 07:42 PM) Okay, so I have wanted to do this for ever and a day. But, I don't trust it. How does it make the phone better (besides getting rid of all the crapware?) This is a bit outdated but captures many of the benefits. I've rooted to get custom ROMs with access to root-only apps. I can now overclock for faster performance and I'm rocking Ice Cream Sandwich even though it hasn't been officially released for my phone yet.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 9, 2012 -> 07:47 PM) Nope, I've not said that either. Well I've read all of your posts in here and either your point isn't very clear or whatever your point is I'm not convinced it has much substance. At the end of the day I am 100% pro gay rights and pro having everyone in this country treated as equals. I don't give 2 s***s how we get there to be honest.

In this corner we have flip flopping politician who thinks gays should be treated as 2nd class citizens. In this corner we have a flip flopping politician who thinks gays should be treated equally. You're recommending the flip flopping bigot for some reason as the better choice for gay rights.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 9, 2012 -> 07:39 PM) But for some reason it's not reprehensible that a group of people are being treated as pawns over an issue that shouldn't be one to begin with? Nice priorities. You make no sense and your argument is childish. The absolute number one priority here is treating gays as equals and that seems to be number 48 on your list of priorities regarding this topic.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 9, 2012 -> 07:36 PM) Like I said, he doesn't mean a damn thing he says. But he said what you wanted to hear, so he gets money, and all is forgiven and well in la la land. What the hell are you even talking about? I will not send one penny to him. Who the hell cares what he feels inside about the issue? Ultimately this is good news for the gay community but obviously you could care less about that.

QUOTE (kapkomet @ May 9, 2012 -> 07:34 PM) Yes, I did, which is why I find the whole thing reprehensible. But for some reason it's not reprehensible that a group of people are being treated as less than equals? Nice priorities.

How long before Shep Smith is ousted for not towing the bigotry line?

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 9, 2012 -> 05:44 PM) To those of you who have kids, though and do not believe: Are you not saddened at the fact your belief system indicates that you will never see loved ones again once you pass away? In heaven? What is the purpose for to have a great family then if you never get to see them following death? No I am not saddened that I will not see my loved ones after I die. The same thing happens to all of us no matter what we believe. Remember those few weeks and months before you were born? That's what it will be like after you die.

QUOTE (iamshack @ May 9, 2012 -> 04:51 PM) Still waiting on those bikini pictures, btw... I've seen pics of Steve in a bikini and I felt nauseous for 3 days afterward.

QUOTE (lostfan @ May 9, 2012 -> 04:03 PM) Android 4 is taking f***ing forever to come out on my HTC Sensation. Geez. When? Soon. Soon. Soon. Root that s***.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 9, 2012 -> 03:51 PM) As far as you being mad about cheating on the wife, I don't see how you turned that into me suggesting nobody but a believer does not cheat. I'm saying if you don't believe in God and heaven/hell, why not just run amok in ALL FACETS of life. Gambling, debauchery, taking tons of risky chances in life. Again....you are inferring that only "believers" have morals.

QUOTE (greg775 @ May 9, 2012 -> 02:22 PM) And that's one reason the newspapers are all dying and nobody watches TV news. You know how many Catholics there are on the South Side of Chicago? You know how many religious people want to hear about religion? And the news media treats us all like we are lepers. The news media cannot discuss religion. I'm shocked WGN still airs the midnight mass on Xmas Eve. Are you on medication? You seriously type some of the most bizarre posts I've ever read.