Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Maureen
I recently finished reading A Bright and Shining Lie and I am currently reading the 9/11 Commission Report. I am now of the considered opinion that the military couldn't organize a piss-up in a brewery. Don't think martial law is likely or possible. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 5:40 PM, Robert Munn

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Jerry Barnes
A family or couple making 50K a year is not spending 50K on taxable items. Maureen, seems like you have to keep repeating yourself. And it still doesn't sink in. I've noticed that you're no longer arguing with the numbers and also that Jerry has dropped off. Why bother? You have set

Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Casey Dougall
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 8:40 PM, Robert Munn cfmuns...@gmail.com wrote: On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 12:12 AM, Maureen mamamaur...@gmail.com wrote: I think corporation overlords are more likely than military ones, as the masses are already under the corporate thumb. Martial law would do

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
i REALLY dont get why people have such problems with this. its gamesmanship. and look where it got brazil! a LOSS. the only reason there was enough time for the USA to score was due to the fake ass fall of the player Erika i think, and when the ref (Who was a fucktard most of the game) saw her

Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Jerry Barnes
Not sure how to fix bad parenting, or even what it is. To this point, schools can't fix bad parenting. However, schools can hold parents accountable for their children's' actions and quit trying to be parents by proxy. This alone may help some parents become better parents. J - Ninety

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Maureen
It is financed by the tax. On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 6:23 PM, Dana dana.tier...@gmail.com wrote: where does the standard stipend come from and how is it financed? On Sat, Jul 9, 2011 at 6:47 PM, Maureen mamamaur...@gmail.com wrote: This is where your argument falls apart.  The amount of

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
If pretending to get hurt to draw a penalty is 'part of the game'...that is not a game I wish to partake in, or even spend my time watching. Most times I have seen someone 'take a dive', the ref does nothing but call a penalty - while the player who was just writhing in pain on the field gets up

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Dana
I don't find that answer terribly informative. Sounds kinda like the jobs that were going to be financed by the tax cuts. But ok, whatever. In a minute someone will tell me to read the website again. I am pretty sure it's not there... but I don't have days to sink into this discussion especially

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Dana
oh yeah - peace out ;) On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 6:13 AM, Dana dana.tier...@gmail.com wrote: I don't find that answer terribly informative. Sounds kinda like the jobs that were going to be financed by the tax cuts. But ok, whatever. In a minute someone will tell me to read the website again. I

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
idk, i love it. to me, its all part of the game. sport isnt just the bat and the ball, or the foot and the ball, its mental, its being crafty, its pushing lines, its subject referee's and umpires and their subjective calls. and if im smarter or slicker than the eyes of the official... more

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Cameron Childress
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM, Dana dana.tier...@gmail.com wrote: I don't find that answer terribly informative. It's a prebate. It's financed by the taxes collected during that month, but paid ahead instead of after. -Cameron -- Cameron Childress -- p: 678.637.5072 im: cameroncf

Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Jerry Barnes
Someone has been watching too many episodes of Jericho or, everyone else haven't watched enough episodes :-) I've heard Jericho was a pretty good show. If it's on Netflix streaming, I'll checking out after I finish Battlestar Galactica. J - Ninety percent of politicians give the other ten

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Dana
that helps a bit, thanks. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 6:16 AM, Cameron Childress camer...@gmail.comwrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 9:13 AM, Dana dana.tier...@gmail.com wrote: I don't find that answer terribly informative. It's a prebate. It's financed by the taxes collected during that

Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Jerry Barnes
On the issue of the Black middle class: The disappearing black middle class Excerpt: Millions of Americans endured financial calamities in the recession. But for many in the black community, job loss has knocked them out of the middle class and back into poverty. And some experts warn of a

Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Casey Dougall
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 9:19 AM, Jerry Barnes critic...@gmail.com wrote: Someone has been watching too many episodes of Jericho or, everyone else haven't watched enough episodes :-) I've heard Jericho was a pretty good show. If it's on Netflix streaming, I'll checking out after I finish

Re: Fair Tax (was: California tells online retailers ...)

2011-07-11 Thread Maureen
All money paid by the government comes from tax revenue, whether it is the prebate proposed by the Fair Tax folks, to the let me buy your vote tax refund that both Bush and Obama send out. As for being annoytedI find it impossible to discuss any issue with people who dismiss the suggestions out

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
Could you not say its 'crafty' for a golfer to try and improve their lie? Are you OK with cheating under those circumstances? Or is it only when its considered 'part of the game' to roll around like a pansy hoping to get a penalty called on your opponent? I know it happens in other sports

Re: Facebook trapped in MySQL ‘fate worse than dea _

2011-07-11 Thread Cameron Childress
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 1:01 AM, Robert Munn cfmuns...@gmail.com wrote: Makes no sense to port to a new db unless it is one specifically designed for the kind of scale they expect to see well into the future. I find this sort of problem to be very interesting to solve. Not that I could

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
golf is sacred. that's why. it is built upon integrity, and laws of the game. nothing about it is subjective or left to interpretation. so yeah, no. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 9:33 AM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: Could you not say its 'crafty' for a golfer to try and improve their

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
So, why is it OK to cheat in soccer, but not golf? Do soccer players have less integrity than golfers? I do not buy 'taking a dive' is a 'part of the game' any more than I buy that trying to cheat the rules is a part of any other sport or game. To me, there is no difference between a soccer

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
golf is an individual, playing against thyself and the course. hoping that your score bests everyone elses. soccer is a team sport, where you try to do everything you can to help your team win. idk, i play, have played both, and see a ton of distinction betwixt the two and have no problem

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
So, it Ok to cheat if it helps your team, but not if it only helps you? :D On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Ras Tafari rastaf...@gmail.com wrote: golf is an individual, playing against thyself and the course.  hoping that your score bests everyone elses. soccer is a team sport, where you

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
What if it is a team golf match (Ryder Cup, Collegate championship, etc) - is it OK to cheat then? If your team wins a soccer (or baseball, or basketball, etc) game because you cheated, isn't that also helping you? I don't really see the distinction - whether individual sport or team sport,

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
yup ;) On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:39 AM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: So, it Ok to cheat if it helps your team, but not if it only helps you? :D On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:32 AM, Ras Tafari rastaf...@gmail.com wrote: golf is an individual, playing against thyself and the course.  

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Sun, Jul 10, 2011 at 5:01 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: It was a pretty solid goal to be sure. Nothing to really write home though, pretty standard fare. Puhleeze. I think you are missing the point, Medic. It's not just the goal itself, but when and how and in what context it

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: What if it is a team golf match (Ryder Cup, Collegate championship, etc) - is it OK to cheat then? never ok in golf. If your team wins a soccer (or baseball, or basketball, etc) game because you cheated, isn't that also

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Take it out of the context of cheering for your country and it becomes just another goal squeaked in before the end of full time. Happens weekly. It may mean more to you being an American, but for the rest of the world it's just a routine header. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM, G Money

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
the whole game was amazing for the team and our country... capped off @ the end with the great pass/header. the officiating was horrific, the re-kick of the penalty goal was a joke, she never left the line, and in the end the team that played the best won. add a little karma for the redic hurt

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Take it out of the context of cheering for your country and it becomes just another goal squeaked in before the end of full time. Happens weekly. It may mean more to you being an American, but for the rest of the world it's

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread morgan l
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:19 AM, Ras Tafari rastaf...@gmail.com wrote: the whole game was amazing for the team and our country... capped off @ the end with the great pass/header. the officiating was horrific, the re-kick of the penalty goal was a joke, she never left the line, No, she

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
yeah, i saw that, but you can see the ref looking at, or referring to hope, not that other girl encroaching, or at least from what i saw... either way, GREAT GAME! fascinating ending and that game made a new fan of this womens world cup out of my gf. win win win! On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:32

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:03 AM, Ras Tafari rastaf...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: What if it is a team golf match (Ryder Cup, Collegate championship, etc) - is it OK to cheat then? never ok in golf. Why is golf different than

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Casey Dougall
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:59 AM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: I think you are missing the point, Medic. It's not just the goal itself, but when and how and in what context it occurred. Baseball players hit home runs all the time, but Bobby Thompson hit one in 1950 that will never be

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
In a game that's so widespread it's completely logical that different areas of the world play the game differently. People that generally don't follow football characterize it based actions of the minority. It's like saying you wouldn't watch baseball because it's all juice heads. Or won't watch

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
A routine, 122 minute, header I don't see what 122 minutes has anything to do with it. But watch a half dozen Man U games in a season and you'll see your fair share of 94th minute goals. on a full pitch cross Um... a full pitch cross would mean it went out the other side. You mean

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 10:41 AM, Casey Dougall ca...@uberwebsitesolutions.com wrote: Boby Who? I'll pretend you didn't say that... We have a new stat - Derek Jeter hits a home run for his 3,000 hit, and the first Yankee to hit 3,000. Only the second player in history to hit a home

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
Based on the games I have watched - pretty much limited to the World Cup - 'taking a dive' seems more prevalent than..you know.. actually scoring a goal. If it happens a lot in the World Cup, I do not think its unreasonable to think it happens as often in other levels of play. I understand that

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:08 AM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: A routine, 122 minute, header I don't see what 122 minutes has anything to do with it. But watch a half dozen Man U games in a season and you'll see your fair share of 94th minute goals. becaus that is the CONTEXT i'm

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Really? It seems more prevalent than scoring? It sounds to me like you've got your mind made up and won't be convinced otherwise. Going to ground after a foul and diving are two different things. Selling the foul is part of the game (and not isolated to football). EVERY team does that. Team USA

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Sam
What's the matter? No politics to talk about? . On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Really? It seems more prevalent than scoring? It sounds to me like you've got your mind made up and won't be convinced otherwise. Going to ground after a foul and diving are

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Vivec
I absolutely hate this aspect of football. It has gotten a LOT worse over the last two world cups to the point where it completely ruins the pace of the game. The so called Stars are the worst offenders. I look at football, and that goal by the US Women's team was impressive. More so because of

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Vivec
No and thank goodness! Let's keep this 'argument' going lol ^_^ On 11 July 2011 12:30, Sam sammyc...@gmail.com wrote: What's the matter? No politics to talk about? ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now!

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
becaus that is the CONTEXT i'm talking about... Well that makes one of us. Then you obviously don't understand context. Have you ever played a sport in your life? Three times a week. Guess which one. Context of the moment matters when determining greatness of a moment, and if you don't

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:27 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Really? It seems more prevalent than scoring? It sounds to me like you've got your mind made up and won't be convinced otherwise. Yep. In most games I have watched, I have seen more 'dives' than goals. Going to ground after

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Casey Dougall
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:40 PM, Vivec gel21...@gmail.com wrote: No and thank goodness! Let's keep this 'argument' going lol ^_^ On 11 July 2011 12:30, Sam sammyc...@gmail.com wrote: What's the matter? No politics to talk about? I've faked a lot of hits (trips) in Lacrosse, this also

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:41 AM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm. I guess we're having different discussions then. You want to discuss the warm fuzzy and good story that comes from a last minute goal, I'm discussing the goal itself. And your comparison to a home run is invalid. A home

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: I do know that. Still doesn't change the fact that it's a routine goal. You sensationalizing it is kind of typical though. You do love a good story. I guess this is just 'another home run'?

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ray Champagne
I did NOT need to relive that Pats/Giants moment, thankyouverymuch. Going to go slit my wrists. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 11:56 AM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: I do know that. Still doesn't change the fact that it's

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:41 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Hmm. I guess we're having different discussions then. You want to discuss the warm fuzzy and good story that comes from a last minute goal, I'm discussing the goal itself. And your comparison to a home run is invalid. A home

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
Sorry about that (no I am not) :D How about this: Just another 67 yd TD run, right? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_BIP0FS1EV8feature=related On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:04 PM, Ray Champagne r...@raychampagne.com wrote: I did NOT need to relive that Pats/Giants moment, thankyouverymuch.

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
Just another goal. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WSfl8vFNZdE Just another jump shot http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AY-iq58_oz4 ShallI go on? -- Scott Stroz --- You can make things happen, you can watch things happen or you can wonder what the f*k happened. - Cpt. Phil Harris

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
ShallI go on? Yes. I'm sure your employer will appreciate it. ;) ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?tag=houseoffusion Archive:

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
I think the argument has morphed from the original post. I'm not the only one who described it as standard fare. I thought we were discussing whether this was a great goal. Sinclair's goal from the free, O'Reilly's goal, Marta's goal... all gorgeous. This may have been a great moment in US

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 12:42 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: I think the argument has morphed from the original post. I'm not the only one who described it as standard fare. I thought we were discussing whether this was a great goal. Sinclair's goal from the free, O'Reilly's goal,

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Casey Dougall
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: This may have been a great moment in US women's world cup history, but it's not a particularly pretty goal. Our women's team is always exceptional, it's the men's team that sucks! The Women hardly loose and have the best

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Sinclair's goal from the free, O'Reilly's goal, Marta's goal... all gorgeous. What makes them 'gorgeous'? Aren't they just hitting the ball across the opposing team's goal line, like every other goal? I do not buy your

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Please point me to where I said context didn't matter. Perhaps I'll just bow out and you can have this conversation with yourself as it seems you are bound, bent and determined to dictate my argument for me. Again, I will say, that it may be a great moment in US women's world cup history, but

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
marta's goal was gorgeous, for sure! On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:42 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: I think the argument has morphed from the original post. I'm not the only one who described it as standard fare. I thought we were discussing whether this was a great goal. Sinclair's goal

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
What makes them 'gorgeous'? Watch them and that question becomes rhetorical. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now! http://www.amazon.com/Adobe-Coldfusion-Anthology/dp/1430272155/?tag=houseoffusion Archive:

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
You are right, a 3 inch tap in to win the Masters would not be a great putt. Now, let's talk about the shot that put the ball 3 inches from the hole on the 18th hole, on a Sunday afternoon, at Augusta..to win the Masters. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:07 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Please

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Um. Ok. Now you're losing me. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:12 PM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: You are right, a 3 inch tap in to win the Masters would not be a great putt. Now, let's talk about the shot that put the ball 3 inches from the hole on the 18th hole, on a Sunday

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:15 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Um. Ok. Now you're losing me. The 3 inch putt to win the Masters may not be spectacular, but I bet the shot that got the ball 3 inches from the hole, to win the Masters, would be pretty special. -- Scott Stroz ---

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Please point me to where I said context didn't matter. Perhaps I'll just bow out and you can have this conversation with yourself as it seems you are bound, bent and determined to dictate my argument for me. Again, I will

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: Your entire argument seems to suggest that context does not matter, since you are calling this just another header goal. So if context matters, why don't you consider this goal a bit more than just a standard header

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Then watching football is most definitely never going to be a satisfying endeavour for you. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:14 PM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: I see players hitting the ball over the opposing team's gaol line. Just like every other goal I have seen. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
I still don't follow. So you're agreeing that the finish was pretty standard, but adding that the cross put in was spectacular? Here's the thing, just about every commentary I've seen on the goal all pretty much say the same thing, that the goal was pretty standard. Timely to be sure, but

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Context matters AND it's a pretty standard goal. No either/or. It's both. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:19 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:07 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Please point me to where I said context didn't matter. Perhaps I'll just bow

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
I see players hitting the ball over the opposing team's gaol line. Just like every other goal I have seen. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:11 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: What makes them 'gorgeous'? Watch them and that question becomes rhetorical.

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Context matters AND it's a pretty standard goal. No either/or. It's both. Weird. You must be fun to watch sports with: No, Mr. Michaels, I do not believe in miracleswhat else is on?

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
No, my entire argument (if you can call it that) was based on Scott saying (paraphrase) that if all goals were as good as this one, and there were more of them, he'd watch football. I said that if his interest is in pretty goals he should watch some of the highlight shows as this was a pretty

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
There you go. More concerned with the story than the actual sport. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:29 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Context matters AND it's a pretty standard goal. No either/or. It's both. Weird.

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: No, my entire argument (if you can call it that) was based on Scott saying (paraphrase) that if all goals were as good as this one, and there were more of them, he'd watch football. I didn't catch scott saying that. Doesn't

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:45 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: There you go. More concerned with the story than the actual sport. Yes, actually, in a way. If a story or an event can transcend the sport.that's impressive to me. I mean, why be a sports fan if you can't appreciate the

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:49 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:39 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: My argument to that is simply that if you watch more football you'll likely feel the same way. I already feel that. I've already watched enough football to

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
I didn't catch scott saying that. He's the one that started this thread with: If they could do this 10-15 times each game, I would actually watch soccer on a regular basis. Simply incredible. I already explained that my fascination was because of the situation, NOT the team

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
Sorry...I was simply trying to apply your 'a home run is just a home run' logic to a soccer goal. In the end, all they did was hit the ball in the goal. How they did it is merely part of the context. And now you can probably understand how ridiculous I think it is to hear you say, 'A home

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
i know that the announcer said, and i felt the same.. that this was one of the most dramatic and awesome (not his words) womens world cup games and he also said, maybe even most dramatic and intense, of all world cup matches he had seen. so yeah, it was darn impressive, and pretty spectacular

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: The fact it's America, and you're American, is what makes it so significant. On the flip side, could it also be that you are not American, and this was an American team that makes it so insignificant? *grasps at straws* --

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough then. I retract my opinion that your fervor over this was nationalism. It's ok...like i said, i'm used to it...and don't mind it. Americans can bea predictable bunch :) Now theni've conceded your point,

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Ras Tafari
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Are you ready to concede my point that a quarterfinal world cup match that comes down to penalty kicks because of a well executed goal in the 122nd minute by a

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Sure. I never debated that point so it's easy for me to concede it. On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:14 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 1:56 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Fair enough then. I retract my opinion that your fervor over this was nationalism.

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Sure. I never debated that point so it's easy for me to concede it. Well...you DID say it would be quickly forgotten by everyone except American soccer fans :)

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
...and I think it will. ;) On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Sure. I never debated that point so it's easy for me to concede it. Well...you DID say it would be quickly forgotten by

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
I've already forgotten it...what the hell were we talking about? On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: ...and I think it will. ;) On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:24 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Medic
Boobies! On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: I've already forgotten it...what the hell were we talking about? On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 2:39 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: ...and I think it will. ;) On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:34 PM, G Money

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Tony Weeg
yeah! boobies!!! there were 44 bouncing around the pitch!! Sent from my iPhone... Don't hate. On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:38 PM, Medic hofme...@gmail.com wrote: Boobies! On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:32 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: I've already forgotten it...what the hell were

Re: Is Michelle Bachmann running on a pro-slavery, anti-porn platform?

2011-07-11 Thread Larry Lyons
BTW that Family Values group removed that section of their pledge over the weekend. http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/conservative-marriage-pledge-group-apologizes-for-slavery-reference/2011/07/09/gIQANT3C6H_story.html?tid=wp_ipad It's not her words. She was just the first to sign it and

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Scott Stroz
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:43 PM, Tony Weeg tonyw...@gmail.com wrote: yeah! boobies!!! there were 44 bouncing around the pitch!! Sent from my iPhone... Don't hate. Lets not get carried away..some were not...umm...full enough... to actually 'bounce' -- Scott Stroz --- You

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread G Money
On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Tony Weeg tonyw...@gmail.com wrote: yeah! boobies!!! there were 44 bouncing around the pitch!! Hope Solo. yum. ~| Order the Adobe Coldfusion Anthology now!

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Tony Weeg
l..l not l(.)(.)l :) Sent from my iPhone... Don't hate. On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:51 PM, Scott Stroz boyz...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 4:43 PM, Tony Weeg tonyw...@gmail.com wrote: yeah! boobies!!! there were 44 bouncing around the pitch!! Sent from my iPhone...

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Tony Weeg
dlish Sent from my iPhone... Don't hate. On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:55 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Tony Weeg tonyw...@gmail.com wrote: yeah! boobies!!! there were 44 bouncing around the pitch!! Hope Solo. yum.

Re: Incredible goal....

2011-07-11 Thread Tony Weeg
alex morgan Sent from my iPhone... Don't hate. On Jul 11, 2011, at 4:55 PM, G Money gm0n3...@gmail.com wrote: On Mon, Jul 11, 2011 at 3:43 PM, Tony Weeg tonyw...@gmail.com wrote: yeah! boobies!!! there were 44 bouncing around the pitch!! Hope Solo. yum.

Fun with kids and technology

2011-07-11 Thread Judah McAuley
My kiddo is 4.5 and while we really try and limit her time in front of a screen, she obviously has a love of computers. I had to set up an email address for her on my personal domain awhile ago for emailing back and forth with our doctor (each email address is linked to a different EMR chart).