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[quote name="77" post="1060218" timestamp="1316393212"] If this was anybody in office besides Obama rep. or dem. these people taking up for him would be all over their butt. You cant defend things they are doing no matter how you spin it, this deal with Solyndra company cant be defended the emails from the doe saying they would go broke in sept. and they gave them the money anyway. This has gotten beyond ridiculous. The media has invested to much into this admin. to report the way it should be reported. I guess I'am just a racist because I dont like any of his policies. Nothing they have done since they have been their has helped [b]repair the damage done by the prior administration.[/b] [/quote]  Fixed it for you. 

[quote name="stevenash" post="1060108" timestamp="1316386217"] How convenient that you can change your answer.  Part of my comments were opinions( for which there is no such thing as factually incorrect- as for the specific numbers I gave, they are on the record and available to anyone) I gave specific numbers on inflation in the Carter- Reagan years and some sales numbers for Solyndra.  Quite anxious to find out the fallacy in what I offered in that respect. [/quote]  You clearly have no understanding of the Carter years.  He choked the economy to stave off inflation which had been building for many years.  Look it up. 

[quote name="77" post="1060170" timestamp="1316389835"] If you like 9% unemployment , higher taxes, higher food and clothing , and higher gas prices, more people on the govt. dole Obama is your man ! [/quote]  Must watch FOX if you think taxes are higher and more people are working for the government. 

[quote name="stevenash" post="1060085" timestamp="1316384593"] I tried that but was castigated severely.  As an example, I often used to talk about how so many people seemed to accept everything Obama said without question, as if it were the gospel (oops, excuse me for using a religious word).  Those words were compressed into "gulping" (aka-drinkers of kool aid) .  I then found out that such an approach was disrespectful and an unacceptable method of "delivery".  So, in an effort to become politically correct, I was forced to lengthen my comments.  I was just surprised to hear someone from the left admit that they had trouble comprehending anything longer than 20 or 25 words.  After all, isn't it supposed to be that we, on the left, are at a severe intellectual disadvantage? [/quote]  Oh, it's not a comprehension problem.  Most of it is just so factually incorrect I can dismiss it after a sentence or two.    ;)

[quote name="stevenash" post="1059900" timestamp="1316373329"] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1059879#msg1059879 date=1316371467] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=87540.msg1059870#msg1059870 date=1316370622] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1059856#msg1059856 date=1316369561] [quote author=tvc184 link=topic=87540.msg1059854#msg1059854 date=1316369049] TB does have the ability to ignore the entire picture and take a snippet out of it. How about this one TB, the Democrats had a super majority for two years. There is nothing that the Republicans could do to stop anything that the Democrats wanted to do. What do we have to show for it? They could have pushed tax increases, tax cuts or whatever else they wanted. They did not even want to submit a budget so the public would not see the tiger in its true stripes. [/quote] Could have, but didn't.  so why do Republicans still cry and fret over guns, taxes etc?  Glen Beck has you guys scared of your own shadow. [/quote] Why do they fret over guns and taxes?  The reason I fret over taxes is because I want the money to be in the hands of someone who knows how to productively deploy it and, contrary to the typical dem belief, it definitely is NOT the government.  I know you lean more the left and I to the right, but can you honestly tell me  you believe that, since the current President took office, that the economic policies have been the right ones? [/quote] Depends, I guess.  Do you mean the tax cut extensions?  Don't see how you argue about that.  How about stimulus.  Just about every economist you read about says stimulus is a tool which should be used to fight off recession.  Was the stimulus the right type?  Don't know.  How bad would things have gotten for the auto industry without the clunker deal and cash bailouts?  We won't ever know.  We do know that expanding the money supply is a proven way to grow the economy.  I assume if the answers were easy, we wouldn't have gone into a recession in the first place. [/quote] So then, can I assume it is your contention that the first "stimulus" merely saved things from being worse and the proposed "stimulus" is the one that will get things going again?  The same "economists" who were involved in crafting the "first stimulus" also said that by now (yes, the quote was the third quarter of 2011) unemployment would be below 8%.  While I understand that expanding the money supply(translation; printing money) is believed to help grow an economy, there is always an eventual price to pay called inflation.( if inflation doesnt scare you , it should - check out1977 when carter took office and inflation was at 6.5% the next year it was 7.62%, the next year it was 11.22% the next year it was 13.58% - In Reagans first term, one year after taking office it was back to 6.16%)  Additionally, history does NOT include any money supply expansion of this magnitude.  The current proposal advocates borrowing more $ to hire teachers, policemen, firemen, and construction workers for infrastructure projects( really does "sound" great).  When those borrowed funds have all been used, what leads you to believe that those "created" jobs will remain in existence?  Some believe that, after those funds have been used, the only thing left will be the debt we "created" and likely wont be able to repay.  And when that day comes, we will then be told that all of these brilliant politicians and economists think that more government involvement is our only hope and, of course, that the "rich" are not paying their fair share.  I am still hoping that the day will come that people will conclude that the government is NOT the solution to all problems, particularly of a financial nature.  Doesnt it ever make  you wonder what would happen if, instead of getting more involved in business, the government just got out of the way and let the markets make the decisions?  Solyndra was spending $6 per solar panel and selling it for $3.  We don't need those types of solutions. [/quote]  Sorry man.  Might could have learned something but it was too long for my attention span.

[quote name="tvc184" post="1059916" timestamp="1316375007"] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1059856#msg1059856 date=1316369561] [quote author=tvc184 link=topic=87540.msg1059854#msg1059854 date=1316369049] TB does have the ability to ignore the entire picture and take a snippet out of it. How about this one TB, the Democrats had a super majority for two years. There is nothing that the Republicans could do to stop anything that the Democrats wanted to do. What do we have to show for it? They could have pushed tax increases, tax cuts or whatever else they wanted. They did not even want to submit a budget so the public would not see the tiger in its true stripes. [/quote] Could have, but didn't.  so why do Republicans still cry and fret over guns, taxes etc?  Glen Beck has you guys scared of your own shadow. [/quote] I don't watch Glen Beck so you will have to tell me what he is saying. Way before Glen Beck came along, Obama and others of his ilk have wanted to ban firearms and in particular handguns. They have also wanted to raise taxes. [b]The only thing standing in the way is almost every Republican and a few conservative leaning Democrats. [/b] Let's not forget Obama saying that if he lived out in the country he could understand owning a gun but needed "common sense" for city dwellers. Obama backed Chicago and their gun ban that flew in the face of the Second Amendment. Let's not forget that only 12 Democrat senators voted for the Bush tax cuts in 2001 and 4 Democrats voted for the 2003 tax cuts.  The idea that the Dems are pro tax cuts and pro Second Amendment is laughable. They are brought kicking and screaming but then want to claim support once it passes. The votes don't back up that claimed support. [/quote]  There you go.  In one post you say they could have done it and in the next, you explain why they couldn't do it.

[quote name="stevenash" post="1059870" timestamp="1316370622"] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1059856#msg1059856 date=1316369561] [quote author=tvc184 link=topic=87540.msg1059854#msg1059854 date=1316369049] TB does have the ability to ignore the entire picture and take a snippet out of it. How about this one TB, the Democrats had a super majority for two years. There is nothing that the Republicans could do to stop anything that the Democrats wanted to do. What do we have to show for it? They could have pushed tax increases, tax cuts or whatever else they wanted. They did not even want to submit a budget so the public would not see the tiger in its true stripes. [/quote] Could have, but didn't.  so why do Republicans still cry and fret over guns, taxes etc?  Glen Beck has you guys scared of your own shadow. [/quote] Why do they fret over guns and taxes?  The reason I fret over taxes is because I want the money to be in the hands of someone who knows how to productively deploy it and, contrary to the typical dem belief, it definitely is NOT the government.  I know you lean more the left and I to the right, but can you honestly tell me  you believe that, since the current President took office, that the economic policies have been the right ones? [/quote] Depends, I guess.  Do you mean the tax cut extensions?  Don't see how you argue about that.  How about stimulus.  Just about every economist you read about says stimulus is a tool which should be used to fight off recession.  Was the stimulus the right type?  Don't know.  How bad would things have gotten for the auto industry without the clunker deal and cash bailouts?  We won't ever know.  We do know that expanding the money supply is a proven way to grow the economy.  I assume if the answers were easy, we wouldn't have gone into a recession in the first place.

[quote name="tvc184" post="1059854" timestamp="1316369049"] TB does have the ability to ignore the entire picture and take a snippet out of it. How about this one TB, the Democrats had a super majority for two years. There is nothing that the Republicans could do to stop anything that the Democrats wanted to do. What do we have to show for it? They could have pushed tax increases, tax cuts or whatever else they wanted. They did not even want to submit a budget so the public would not see the tiger in its true stripes. [/quote] Could have, but didn't.  so why do Republicans still cry and fret over guns, taxes etc?  Glen Beck has you guys scared of your own shadow.

Our current QB might not be as polished as Reyes, but he did complete over 60% of his passes against the #2 team in the state.  He is only getting better each week, so lay off.

[quote name="baseball10" post="1057924" timestamp="1316146399"] rip it, hands down. ball comes off that bat like an old bat. [/quote] Can you still buy the white one somewhere?

[quote name="The GOAT" post="1057510" timestamp="1316109879"] [quote author=SFA85 link=topic=88221.msg1057495#msg1057495 date=1316108006] That kid was bigger than 240.  More like 280.  And if Bluett is 230, he looks 210...... [/quote]I agree wit that too. [/quote]  I haven't seen Blueitt step on the scales, but if you get up next to him, you will see that he is a lot bigger than 210.

Had my first experience with BBCOR last night in Bridge City.  Not only was a well hit ball not a homerun, but balls I'm used to seeing flare out over the infield are now caught by the middle infielders.  This is going to affect not only the power hitters but also the guys who are contact hitters.  Definitely a lot less forgiving.

The great thing is, when you get over 400 or so smites, you don't even realize it when someone smites you.  I recommend building it up as quick as you can.

[quote name="BHFAN" post="1056021" timestamp="1315937012"] [quote author=ChampionEagles link=topic=88173.msg1056005#msg1056005 date=1315936325] Are you going on pure numbers or just percentages based on post. I think I got you beat on percentages of smites!!! ;) [/quote] Hey you may have something there ;D I'm only at .5% if you look at percentages while.... Champion Eagle is at 11% Aggie is .7% WestEnd is coming in at an obnoxious 18%  ;D [/quote] Here is how you do it:  Obama is a great president, much better than that actor named Reagan.        8)

[quote name="mytwocents" post="1056012" timestamp="1315936594"] Idk ChampionEagles. If were talking percentages on here i'm pretty dang close to you. And NHS1990 you have to be a junior or senior in order to smite and applaud someone. [/quote]  I think you need 200 posts

I am very well liked.        ;D 

[quote name="AggiesAreWe" post="1055982" timestamp="1315934946"] [quote author=Mr. Buddy Garrity link=topic=87429.msg1055963#msg1055963 date=1315933409] Back to WOS? [/quote] No, at West Brook. [/quote] What is his size and what position would he play at WB?

Let's just say. I think Katys' backups will get some PT this week.      :(

OK Brook.  Time to see if we can compete with the big boys!

[quote name="stevenash" post="1049882" timestamp="1315239211"] I have an idea that I am pretty sure will help the employment situation.  When some guy wants to open a restaurant, cancel the worthless environmental impact study (that is performed by a bunch of useless bureaucrats ) and let him open the restaurant, sell food, and employ people who will pay taxes along with the restaurant.  Seems pretty simple to me.  Yes, I understand that we might harm the sea turtle or the spotted owl, but for now, lets just try to make hiring a little easier. [/quote] I thought only government agency action required an EIS.  Are you sure that it extends to private business owners?  I don't think opening a restaurant triggers the National Environmental Protection Act.

Brook wins 20-14.  Beaumont Bowl stays in the West End, but Central has more talent than Brook for the first time in years.  Brook was lucky to win that one.

[quote name="tvc184" post="1046999" timestamp="1314989818"] The jobs report just came out for August and there were no net jobs created and the lowest total since last September or in other words, the worst economy in the last year. I guess those 4 points coming off the bench aren't working very well. [/quote] Based on 1 months numbers?  Really?

[quote name="stevenash" post="1046791" timestamp="1314979526"] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046754#msg1046754 date=1314978047] [quote author=stevenash link=topic=87540.msg1046746#msg1046746 date=1314977753] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046706#msg1046706 date=1314976366] [Hidden Content];         Better than the last 8 years, huh? [/quote] Year over year comparisons are meaningless.  You and I already had this discussin on Abbot labs.  If a basketball player is averaging 2 points per game and then starts averaging 4 points per game, you can make a headline that says " Player increases point production by 100%"  Sound good but isnt [/quote] 4 points is better than 2 and more profit is better than less, however you try to spin it. [/quote] The markets dont spin anything.  They give a very unbiased, non political opinion.  In their opinion, the company is worth about a third less than when it came out.  Funny that you, of all people, would say more profits are good.  You didnt seem to think that about Abbot Labs [/quote] You seem to have forgotten parts of that conversation.  I don't mind profits, I just don't want to give tax breaks to companies who fire Americans and hire overseas.

[quote name="stevenash" post="1046746" timestamp="1314977753"] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046706#msg1046706 date=1314976366] [Hidden Content];         Better than the last 8 years, huh? [/quote] Year over year comparisons are meaningless.  You and I already had this discussin on Abbot labs.  If a basketball player is averaging 2 points per game and then starts averaging 4 points per game, you can make a headline that says " Player increases point production by 100%"  Sound good but isnt [/quote] 4 points is better than 2 and more profit is better than less, however you try to spin it.

[quote name="LumRaiderFan" post="1046708" timestamp="1314976464"] [quote author=True Blue link=topic=87540.msg1046704#msg1046704 date=1314976249] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046701#msg1046701 date=1314975982] [quote author=westend1 link=topic=87540.msg1046687#msg1046687 date=1314974754] [quote author=LumRaiderFan link=topic=87540.msg1046682#msg1046682 date=1314974284] [quote author=BLUEDOVE3 link=topic=87540.msg1046677#msg1046677 date=1314973916] WHOAAA! Briefly caught on CBS this morning: [b]auto industry selling cars[/b], manufacturing is doing good, retail sales much better than expected this August ...Keep Hope Alive! [/quote] Not selling this car...they can't give these volts away and they want 10,000 sold by end of 2011...can you say subsidize?  Another green idea heading south! [Hidden Content] [/quote] Did you read the article or just the headline? [/quote] I read the article...your point?  Would you call this a success? [/quote] They are selling as fast as anything else, so I would not call it a flop as you trying too. But keep searching for any thing to blame Obama for, Maybe your going to blame him for the drought in Texas or the floods in the east. God is on your side :o [/quote] The factory where they are made is subsidized @ 30% with taxpayer money...that's what angers me...spend your own money on crappy cars, no mine!  Wouldn't matter who was in office [/quote] You should have said that in the first place rather than, "they can't give them away".  That's just untrue, isn't it?