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True, but what also matters (in my understanding) is that Congress can set its requirements for membership, but they cannot add requirements not specifically enumerated in the US Constitution (such as age and citizenship). The Constitution does not mention certification by the Secretary of State. This was clarified in a 1969 SCOTUS decision, Powell vs. McCormack. Like it or not, the appointment appears to be legal and Burris should be seated. He was appointed by a sitting governor who has not been indicted or convicted of any crimes. To not seat Burris is a massive slippery slope you are going down. ALso, if the Secretary of State will not discharge his duties, as directed by a sitting governor, the secretary of State should be immediately replaced. Thats insubordination. Finally, Durbin should be especially outraged since everything in the Senate depends on senority. Even a few days seniority make a big difference when it comes to committee assignments etc. Its why Patterson should have gotten off his a$$ and appointed Hillary's successor immediately, no matter who it was.

I would look to offer small businesses (say with less than x number of employees) tax breaks tied to new hiring and breaks tied to no layoffs. If there is a way for a business to avoid layoffs or make new hires, I would strongly incentivize this behavior. My target would be small businesses as they support most of the job creation in the US.

I wouldn't go so far as to give a tax "break" to the "rich," but Obama's tax cut plan will take the number to over 50% of all Americans who receive a net gain from the Federal government. This eliminates any incentive for this over 50% to watch government spending and control costs. IMHO, just about every person needs to have a minimal tax outflow to the Federal government, if only as an incentive to watch how their taxes are spent. That old line "I pay may taxes so..." Well, not really.

Not trying to be cute, but how is he wrong? I've read everywhere that Mack is one of the best OC prospects in years, we seem to have a glaring weakness at the OC position...natural fit? Seems like it. You disagree. OK, but why and how is Mack not a good fit for the Bills?

That would be Plan C, lets get an experienced and competant veteran backup. Garcia and Collins are both UFAs. I'd be thrilled with either.

Thanks for the update, I am very excited about Myers coming to Buffalo. We haven't had a shutdown anchor D-man since Mike Ramsey.

If you disagree with BADOLBILZ with respect to Mack, why don't you explain why. You have offered very generic statements about style of play, but nothing of substance. Why not add something constructive to the discussion.

OK, Preston played like sh*t aginst the Pats, was awful against Cle, held his own (impressively) against Jamal Williams and SD, was eaten alive by the Dolphins and couldn't get to the second level against SF. On top of this inconsistency, he lost his head at a critical moment against a division opponent. I expect more out of 5th year players, he's no rookie. I'd rather take the best C prospect since Mangold in Alex Mack and build my line around him.

In a way, although it is a bit OCD, I think this is pretty cool. http://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/blog/big_leagu...?urn=mlb,131983 Edit: And this review of the set is just hysterical... http://sullybaseball.blogspot.com/2008/12/...crazy-as-i.html

Preston played a very good game against the Jets, but the fight against NE was really unacceptable.

Gotta go for a big guy named Loadholt!! Absent taking the Load...I'll go with McRath (who I have seen listed as an OLB). This guy seems to have potential to be a decent situational pass rusher. It will be interesting seeing Nic Harris vs. Florida in the National Title game, and that could sway my choice.

At 42....Alex Mack OC California At 53....Marcus Freeman OLB Ohio St.

I'm a big fan of a big, stout DL...Marks is my man. Playing him next to Stroud...ain't noone running on us...just like the Package with Big Ted and Phat Pat.

Hence, the reason I am a Yankee fan...balances out the Bills/Sabres cheapness.

That is bad a$$....wow!

True, but the CSE program was an unmitigated disaster. That was regulation, just extremely poorly thought out....can't take part of the bank regulatory scheme and ignore leverage. Ignoring CDS...bad idea. Make them transparent and regulated and you may have a decent way to hedge risk. As an opaque unregulated problem, you get October 2008 when LEH went bust.

Good point.

Seriously? CNBC? TV? You really want to understand what is happened do some research, think, analyze, consider different sides and theories...then form your own opinion, supported by your own research. You are on a Bills board, so I assume you follow the team. What would your knowledge of the Bills be if all you listened to was the ESPN/national announcers? Maybe watched a couple of games on TV? Now, what if you read all the local writers, listened to experts talk, watched the games yourself (in person), maybe DVR'd the game and broke it down in slow motion, studied the basics of how a football play was contructed and which plays the Bills used...you'd have a pretty good idea why the Bills f*cked up and why they were successful at any given moment right? Watching CNBC gives you the Keyshawn Johnson/Michael Irvin perspective on the market. Want to try to understand what is really going on...do your own research.

Who said "lack of regulation" on Wall Street? Point me to it. I'll certainly said lack of intelligent regulation (oevrburdensome in certain areas, woefully lacking in others), but certainly not lack of overall regulation.

Aww...you are getting greedy. I'll settle for 2/3...what do you think of a DL that goes like this... Peppers Stroud Haynesworth Schobel with LBs Mitchell Poz Karlos Dansby and the secondary McGee Whitner Scott McKelvin Damn, on a second look, thats nice...real nice.

Believe it or not, Suffolk COunty in NY doesn't use salt either...only sand!

This guy may have been a "regular person" but also a Wall Streeter... http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20081223/ap_on_...nvestor_suicide How about this guy.... http://www.minyanville.com/articles/family...f/index/a/20169 Know what you are talking about before commenting.

Before this season started, I figured we would be 6-2 vs. the West, 1-1 against CLE/Jax, and 3-3 in our division, getting us to 10-6. The 0-6 division record is truly disturbing.

And so it begins.... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=206...&refer=home

I think our top target will be LB Karlos Dansby. Dansby would be great playing with Poz and Mitchell. We may suprise and take a run at Haynesowrth/Peppers, but it won't happen. On offense, I can see us trying hard to obtain a true threat at TE like Gonzalez...even taking a chance on Winslow or Vernon Davis. I think the addition of a true theat at TE will only help the Evans/Reed/Johnson/Parrish/Hardy core. Absent pulling that off, I read our front office liked LJ Smith of Philly. I could see a signing there. Of course, they could really go for broker and take a run at Owen Daniels who is a RFA in Houston, use some of that cap room. If Matt Birk becomes available, I'd love to see it, but I just don't think he's leaving Minnesota. Another good name to remember is Jason Brown of Baltimore. He is a free agent and is only a 4 year guy, but has played pretty well. That would leave our 1st rounder for either C Alex Mack or the best pass rushing DE available...perhaps we take the DE and try to move back into the end of the 1st round for Mack.