StrangeSox

QUOTE(knightni @ Feb 13, 2007 -> 10:18 AM) Just because you're not from the South, doesn't mean you can't sing it. Who's more Southern, Limp Bizkit from Jacksonville or Shania Twain from Canada? Their sound just doesn't sound southern for the most part, though.

that's messed up.

CCR > all

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Feb 12, 2007 -> 02:52 PM) If I'm a parent, I tell my kid to mind his teacher when appropriate, be respectful, and stand. Didn't realize I'm in the minority on that sentiment. You're not in the minority. No one is arguing that the kids shouldn't stand, just that they have that right and teachers (government) cannot force them to. It's up to the parents to teach them respect for the flag, not for the government to force them.

QUOTE(S720 @ Feb 12, 2007 -> 09:59 PM) Man, this still hurts quite a bit! That was my first thought while reading the article.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Feb 12, 2007 -> 12:51 PM) I was purposely over-exaggerating...noone in their right mind will probably even discipline a teacher for having all of their students stand for the pledge, but thank you for the law lesson. I still think it's political correctness being taken wayy too far. At that age, those kids should be learning to follow the simple rule being given over the intercom and stand respectfully. Sounds like the parents agree. If they continually violate Constitutional rights after being told to stop, I'd venture to guess that they'd be disciplined/ fired. I also don't see what Constitutional rights have to do with "political correctness." And I also disagree that we should be programming children to blindly follow orders and instructions without question.

QUOTE(SleepyWhiteSox @ Feb 12, 2007 -> 11:58 AM) PC BS aside, it sounds like more of a matter of discipline than Constitutional rights. Seventh graders don't know about this supposed right; sounds like they're doing it just to rebel and disobey. They should just be taught to show respect and common courtesy and stand for the pledge. You're probably doing them and yourself more of a disservice by allowing them to undermine your authority as their teacher just because "they feel like it." How is it undermining his authority? He has no authority to make them stand. If they want to do it just to be bastards, there is nothing he can do to stop them. edit: He can explain to them why he thinks they should stand. He can explain about the respect and what the flag really means. He can tell them about why he stands for the pledge. But he cannot, in any way, shape or form demand that they also stand. I already posted an example of what happened when they tried to do just that to my friend. They backed down as soon as a lawyer informed them of their blatant violation of the law. Had they continued to try and force him, you can bet that there would have been legal action.

The only reason they need is the desire not to. They don't have to prove their case and its really none of the teachers' and school's business.

http://www.cnn.com/video/player/player.htm....sunglases.affl

That's embarrassing.

Seems like a whole bunch of nothin' to me. She asked if they had a plane that could get to San Fran to DC without stopping -- she didn't specifically request any plane. If they don't have one, she'll find other means. Pelosi: I'll fly commercial Speaker says politics behind whispers she wants a bigger plane Updated: 52 minutes ago WASHINGTON - Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., hinted her opposition to the war in Iraq is behind the storm over her desire to fly non-stop from Washington to her home in San Francisco. The speaker insisted she has not requested a plane of any size, but rather asked about the option to fly non-stop. "That's really the issue," Pelosi said, "If they can have a plane that goes cross-country, then I'll take that plane. If they don't, I will go commercial." Republicans on Wednesday assailed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's request for access to an Air Force transport plane as an extravagance, though former Speaker Dennis Hastert flew in a military jet as well. Story continues below ↓ advertisement After the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the Pentagon agreed to provide the House speaker, who is second in the line of presidential succession, with a military plane for added security during trips back home. Hastert, an Illinois Republican, flew in a small commuter-sized jet. Pelosi and her aides say that because her congressional district is in California, her security would require a larger plane that can fly coast to coast without refueling. "It's not a question of size, it's a question of distance," Pelosi said Wednesday. "We want an aircraft that can reach California." "I have told them," Pelosi said, "I would travel cross-country, nonstop, commercially, as I have done and always done, probably... how many times? A thousand times since I've been in Congress. This would be nothing new for me." Republicans are taking issue with the size of the plane. Pelosi and the Defense Department are discussing letting her fly in a C-32 plane, a military version of the Boeing 757-200. Neither the Speaker's office nor administration sources has ever specifically said that Pelosi has requested the modified 757. "This is really something that is very strange," Pelosi said, "The Department of Defense - the Pentagon - which I have been a constant critic of [on] the war in Iraq - and where I understand Mr. Rumsfeld still has a desk, even though he is no longer the secretary - has decided that they would go public about a conversation - I mean issue - that applied to the previous speaker." Click for related content Vote: Does the size of Pelosi's plane matter? NBC News reports the Department of Defense sent Pelosi a letter Wednesday night saying it will offer her the same plane offered to Dennis Hastert when he was Speaker of the House. That plane is said to only be capable of reaching San Francisco nonstop under optimal wind conditions. Speaker Pelosi's office reacted to the offer Thursday morning, saying, "We appreciate the Defense Department's continuing concern for the Speaker's security. We are reviewing their letter" Pelosi also took a stand on the issue as the first female speaker explaining, "I don't want any less opportunity than the male speakers have had when they have served here." Rep. Adam Putnam of Florida, the No. 3 Republican leader, said he supported the tradition of House speakers having access to secure airplanes with secure communications in the post-9/11 era, because of their spot in the presidential line of succession. But he called a desire for a large transport "an extravagance of power that the taxpayers won't swallow." Some Republicans have argued that Pelosi could use a larger plane to offer trips to top political donors as a reward for their contributions. "It's important we see what the specific request was," Putnam said. Asked about the flap, White House spokesman Tony Snow on Wednesday noted that after the 2001 suicide hijackings the Pentagon, with White House consent, agreed to provide military transport to the speaker of the House. "What is going on is that the Department of Defense is going through its rules and regulations and having conversations with the speaker about it," he said. "So, Speaker Hastert had access to military aircraft, and Speaker Pelosi will, too." Pelosi is aware of President Bush's support on the matter, and said, "Whatever the source of this misrepresentation - mischaracterization - I know for certain that its not coming from the President of the United States. If anything, he's encouraged me to have the security that I need." But, she added, looking at the whole issue, "I don't even like having the security. I'd rather travel with my friends on the plane to California and get some work done then to get engaged in this." © 2007 MSNBC Interactive

Heat. This current weather in Chicago is absolutely terrible. I don't understand how anyone can choose this. My hands and feet are cold constantly. Walking to class is painful. Its absolutely horrible. I worked outside all day long two summers ago when it was 90+ from the beginning of June through August, and I loved it. Nothing better than sitting outside in sandals, shorts, and a t-shirt. This bundling up in 10 different layers, gloves, hats, scarfs, boots BS just so my fingers don't freeze off sucks. I've been applying to jobs in Hawaii because I hate this winter weather so much.

One of my friends in highschool was pretty far out in left field. He didn't necessarily agree with the pledge. At one of our pep-rallies for the football team (you can guess that he wasn't a fan of that, either), he didn't stand for the pledge. One of the teachers forcefully made him stand up as he continued to resist. They suspended him indefinitely until he agreed to recite the pledge and give them an apology. That lasted all of about 10 minutes until he contacted a lawyer. The school ended up writing him a formal apology. He home-schooled himself after that incident.

QUOTE(RockRaines @ Feb 5, 2007 -> 02:01 PM) 16 episodes and nothing will be resolved. Oh the glory of Lost. LOL. The writers of the show said that they'll let it go 4 seasons, 5 at the very most. I wonder if they really do have it all planned out like they say or if they're sort of just making it up as they go -- that would leave a very unfulfilling ending.

How many episodes in a row are we getting now? 16? Should be great!

We're 21 months out.

Here's a nice study of the average young American's ignorance: http://www.prisonplanet.com/articles/may2006/030506map.htm http://media.www.dailyemerald.com/media/st...gepublisher.com

Nirvana's Unplugged. The recording quality and vocal performance (if you like Cobain's voice) is excellent. QUOTE(bmags @ Jan 17, 2007 -> 03:13 PM) wilco's kicking television is probably my favorite live album because i got to hear nels cline really shine. I can't say that I was particularly impressed by that album, and I'm a huge Wilco fan. It just sounded all washed out and smashed together.

Anyone else see Children of Men? One of the best movies I've seen put out in a while. Edit: oops. I keep saying "City of Men" or "Children of God" when referring to this movie.

QUOTE(NUKE @ Dec 20, 2006 -> 12:00 PM) What the hell is wrong with people anyway?? A whole bunch. Here's this kid who just had his life-long dream of serving in the armed forces ruined, and they're threatening to harm or kill him over some stupid HS sports BS?

Absolutely pathetic. http://seattlepi.nwsource.com/local/296584...tml?source=mypi

QUOTE(Hatchetman @ Dec 7, 2006 -> 04:57 PM) garcia is a near lock to pitch 200 innings, get 15 wins and have an era around 4.00. how many first year starters do that. maybe 5% of them? Garcia would be a lock for that if he still had a fastball.

QUOTE(Steff @ Nov 8, 2006 -> 09:07 AM) Topinka is smelly and more corrupt than Rod. No doubt. I hate having to always choose between the "lesser of two evils" from the D's or R's.

I'm not in shock that Blago won again, just disappointed. I've had a strong dislike for him ever since I heard about this exchange with one of the chairs of the engineering department here at U of I: "We're a top-5 school and the best public university in the country. However, we could use some additional funding to stay this high." "I don't see what's wrong with top 50."

QUOTE(NorthSideSox72 @ Oct 26, 2006 -> 09:03 AM) That's the key point right there. Fox chooses, at times, to not take his meds, to get his point across. You can like or dislike that, and there is certainly some issue-specific motivation on his part. But this isn't "The Democrats" doing something. Heck, the Stem Cell issue splits both parties anyway. I'm not sure why people attacking this ad are saying that the Democrats are 'using' Fox. Fox has strong opinions on the issue and wants to get his message across.