StrangeSox Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 I will run a smear campaign using selectively edited SoxTalk posts to bring you down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 11:59 AM) NSS, would you ever consider running for political office? Honestly, there are a lot of people on this board who should be involved in something like that. It gives you a whole new perspective on the political system. Even if it is just working on a campaign, it is worth it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenksismyhero Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 12:14 PM) Honestly, there are a lot of people on this board who should be involved in something like that. It gives you a whole new perspective on the political system. Even if it is just working on a campaign, it is worth it. Not to mention all the "illegal" perks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 12:09 PM) I will run a smear campaign using selectively edited SoxTalk posts to bring you down. LOL, believe it or not, I have given thought to the idea that if I ever did run for an elected office, there is always the chance someone could connect these posts to me and use them against me somehow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 04:37 PM) LOL, believe it or not, I have given thought to the idea that if I ever did run for an elected office, there is always the chance someone could connect these posts to me and use them against me somehow. Deleting 26k + posts would be tough to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 02:53 PM) Deleting 26k + posts would be tough to do. It would be pretty easy as an admin... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigruss Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 05:02 PM) It would be pretty easy as an admin... Stop stomping on my fun!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 03:03 PM) Stop stomping on my fun!! Its what I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iamshack Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 Well, there are a few guys here who could probably have a decent future in politics. I am constantly amazed at the depth of knowledge some of you have. Definitely something a few should consider, and I think a lot of people would be better off because of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (iamshack @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 03:35 PM) Well, there are a few guys here who could probably have a decent future in politics. I am constantly amazed at the depth of knowledge some of you have. Definitely something a few should consider, and I think a lot of people would be better off because of it. Thanks! By the way I just increased your taxes kthxbye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 03:47 PM) Thanks! By the way I just increased your taxes kthxbye. By the way, step one is non profit organizations, if you want to start to build a resume. Then get into the boards and commissions if you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 10, 2011 Share Posted March 10, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 03:48 PM) By the way, step one is non profit organizations, if you want to start to build a resume. Then get into the boards and commissions if you can. Well I've actually been running a very small NFP for 20 years. But in terms of bigger stuff, I've done some volunteer work with various groups, though nothing regular yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iwritecode Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 10, 2011 -> 03:02 PM) It would be pretty easy as an admin... Just because something is deleted, it doesn't mean it doesn't exist anymore. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 I just have a very basic understanding of finance, so I am going to ask what will likely come off as a very insensitive question considering the timing, but it is something that truly puzzles me. When I first woke up and saw all the devastation that took place in Japan in the last 6 or so hours I expected to put on cnn.com and see the dow, nasdaq and S&P to be down a big number like 200, 50 and 10 or 20 respectively. However, when I checked they weren't down that much, as I type about 30, 3 and 1. Japan is a big economy, I don't get how it couldn't effect it more, does it have to do with the fact that Japan economy was already weakened some, so it's not like it was an economy that was thriving at this point got hit with a major disaster? Again, this is a very dry question considering what is going on there and I apologize if it offends somebody, not my intention. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (SoxFan562004 @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 09:42 AM) I just have a very basic understanding of finance, so I am going to ask what will likely come off as a very insensitive question considering the timing, but it is something that truly puzzles me. When I first woke up and saw all the devastation that took place in Japan in the last 6 or so hours I expected to put on cnn.com and see the dow, nasdaq and S&P to be down a big number like 200, 50 and 10 or 20 respectively. However, when I checked they weren't down that much, as I type about 30, 3 and 1. Japan is a big economy, I don't get how it couldn't effect it more, does it have to do with the fact that Japan economy was already weakened some, so it's not like it was an economy that was thriving at this point got hit with a major disaster? Again, this is a very dry question considering what is going on there and I apologize if it offends somebody, not my intention. Japan is one of the most seismically ready countries in the world. The belief is that this won't slow them down much at all, and that their basic infrastructure is just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoxFan562004 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 10:08 AM) Japan is one of the most seismically ready countries in the world. The belief is that this won't slow them down much at all, and that their basic infrastructure is just fine. cool, thanks for the answer, that makes a ton of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 Internet company AOL traded lower yesterday following news that it is laying off more than 900 employees, or about 20% of its workforce, in a cost-cutting effort. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 01:04 PM) Internet company AOL traded lower yesterday following news that it is laying off more than 900 employees, or about 20% of its workforce, in a cost-cutting effort. You've got inter-office Mail!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (NorthSideSox72 @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 01:05 PM) You've got inter-office Mail!!! I wouldn't read that email. That way you can just keep coming to work. Though I suspect they'd fix the glitch and everything would just work itself out quietly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSqwert Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (Y2HH @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 01:06 PM) I wouldn't read that email. That way you can just keep coming to work. Though I suspect they'd fix the glitch and everything would just work itself out quietly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Y2HH Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 01:09 PM) Impeccable timing, Sqwert. That made me laugh out loud in the office for reals... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StrangeSox Posted March 11, 2011 Share Posted March 11, 2011 The 400 richest Americans are now richer than the bottom 50% combined. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 QUOTE (southsider2k5 @ Mar 11, 2011 -> 11:08 AM) Japan is one of the most seismically ready countries in the world. The belief is that this won't slow them down much at all, and that their basic infrastructure is just fine. This is the same basic reason why the 2004 event in SE Asia and the 2010 event in Haiti killed so many more people than this one in Japan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 12, 2011 Share Posted March 12, 2011 QUOTE (Balta1701 @ Mar 12, 2011 -> 12:35 PM) This is the same basic reason why the 2004 event in SE Asia and the 2010 event in Haiti killed so many more people than this one in Japan. Or even in Chile Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted March 17, 2011 Share Posted March 17, 2011 Genuinely improving but still not good numbers,. In the week ending March 12, the advance figure for seasonally adjusted initial claims was 385,000, a decrease of 16,000 from the previous week's revised figure of 401,000. The 4-week moving average was 386,250, a decrease of 7,000 from the previous week's revised average of 393,250. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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