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Assuming, of course, that Rodgers is not the next RJ or even worse, Todd Collins. We, as Bills fans, know how difficult it is to get great QB play when looking for the next one. Hell, since Kelly retired, I would have taken competant, don't f___ it up QB play. But no, for the most part we have not even had that. So, it has now been a dozen years since Kelly retired and we have had oh.....14 different QBs. Play for the present and the now when you have great QB play...the if-come and the future may not be what you expect.

Don't ever rely on the "official" government numbers...stats are far too easy to manipulate. Take a look at the monthly employment numbers and reasearch the entirely fictitious birth/death rate used to fluff those numbers. As far as the Fed, they lost all credibility when they stopped reporting the M3 number.

They may be young, but tell me, is going with Rodgers over Favre in 2008 a step back for the team? I think so.

Exactly correct. The question is who gives you the best chance to win in 2008, especially with a veteran team that played in the NFC title game.

That really is a lot to swallow.

I think we COULD, not necessarily WILL, end up in a global financial meltdown. The signs are there and we need something to relieve the pressure. My guess is that the US Govt is doing everything it can to turn on all spigots of oil (Iraq, pressuring the Saudis, domestic drilling etc.) That will relieve the price pressure on the US consumer who accounts for 2/3 of GDP, enabling GDP to grow. Growing GDP gives the Fed wiggle room to increase interest rates, thereby choking off inflation and saving the dollar. This will also expedite the drop in oil prices. If we can head off the inflation monster, we could just miss this storm. Of course, now FNM and FRE are virtually insolvent, the gov't can't nationalize them (say goodbye dollar) nor can FNM or FRE stop issuing mortgages (think housing is bad now, FNM and FRE mortgages are the only ones getting done). I think one solution could be if the gov't provides a backstop to any failing loans to FNM or FRE...it could work. That way the gov't doesn't have to guarantee the whole friggin pie, just the bad pieces.

GB should think...hmmmm....who gives us a better chance to win football games in 2008-09 season, Rodgers or Favre? Seems to me the decision is pretty easy...Favre!

I love American Express Membership Rewards. You can redeem the points for flights on several airlines (including JetBlue) and hotels. You can also redeem the points for concert tickets, sports tickets etc. Its really a great service. Also, the levels are pretty easily attainable.

If anyone buys that Stroud is 310, there a certain bridge in Brooklyn I'd like to talk to you about...

All that hate's gonna burn you up, kid.

There is always someone sick of a girl's sh*t, no matter how hot she is. Is she a B word...no clue, never met her. She's still friends with Billy Joel and they divorced b/c he was banging every Christie look-alike on tour. This Cook sounds like a real winner...I don't know much about her other 2 marriages.

Considering CHCC didn't even make the top 25 rankings per US News...

We've got the Reich one baby! Uh-huh!

And at 54, she's still hot. Not good looking, not hot for her age, just plain hot!

Ohhh...a Chapel Hill Community College grad...how cute. Now please, I am sorry to tell you this again, but I wanted pepperoni on that, please get me another. Terps...they still play basketball up there? I wouldn't know from the past few seasons.

Maybe just let it sit, vacant, and allow the city to reclaim for back taxes owed in a few years.

Whatever you do, do it soon. There may be pretty strict statue of limitation requirements when suing a sovreign (could be as little as 90 days).

It was a blurb in the NFL section in the back, I would have to see who wrote it.

In the most recent ESPN the Magazine, it mentioned that the Bills redzone performance will be much improved due to the addition of Hardy and TE Courtney Alexander. They mentioned Alexander as a huge target and he is 6'6", 270. We haven't really discussed him much here, but does anyone think Alexander could be our answer at TE? His bio suggests journeyman, but the ESPN report makes me think there may be something more here.

I don't get the concern with Rodgers. Its about 10xs more likely that Rodgers becomes Todd Collins Part II, rather than the second coming of Steve Young. Let Favre come back (he was great last year), take your SB shot (Favre gives the Pack the best shot at the SB in 09) and tell young Aaron that if he accomplishes what Favre did, then he'll have the right to come and go as he pleases. I think the cowtowing to Aaron's "feelings" is BS. Bottom line is that the Packers are a better team in 09 with Favre than with Rodgers.

Something about this just does not sit right with me.....but there is a way. It is fraught with danger and peril, it may make him question the man he is and he must face his fear...if he survives, then may he be considered a Bills fan. The steps to redemption must not be taken lightly nor by those who are unworthy of the quest. I will now detail his quest...should he accept the challenge and prevail...he shall be called...a Bills fan. Step 1: Thou shalt not worship false gods. He must bring all that he owns bearing the likeness of the enemy to Ralph Wilson Stadium on 9/7/08. At the tailgate, he must set flame to any item bearing witness to the false gods. He shall also be demeaned and humiliated by those in attendance for his past transgressions (but no longer after 9/7/08, this is the cleansing). He shall not wear Bills colors yet, he has not yet earned the right. The ashes must be scattered along holy ground (otherwise known as the RV lot) to disperse the evil. Step 2: The road to redemption. He shall choose a Bills road game between 9/7/08 and 11/2/08, the farther away the better. He shall make pilgramage to far off lands to cheer for the Bills. He shall drive or fly, purchase a ticket, and root for the Bills. He shall be permitted one Bills hat, no other adornment. He is not yet worthy. Step 3: The homecoming. He shall attend a Bills home game between 9/7/08 and 11/2/08, after completing Step 2. He shall host the feast for his faithful friends who have accompanied him on this journey. It will be his responsibility to see that his friends are well-fed, well-drunk and get home safely. He shall be permitted a Bills hat and T-shirt or sweatshirt, no jersey. Step 4: Meeting the enemy. He shall attend the Bills game on 11/9, in Foxboro. He will be encouraged to wear a jersey, Bills hat and get hammered. His friends shall see him through this treacherous part of the journey. He will openly display the contempt he has for his enemy. His friends shall rally around him and offer their support. he will denounce all association with the false *'s. Step 5: Despair. After Step 4, anytime between 11/9 and 12/21, after a tough Bills loss, he shall offer condolences to all, proffering food and drink at a preferred location. The bill shall be his responsibility, he will wear no Bills adornment this night nor speak about the heartbreak, but observe the anguish of true believers. Step 6: Redemption. After renouncing false gods in Step 1, making pilgramage in Step 2, welcoming people in Step 3, meeting the enemy in Step 4 and sharing despair in Step 5, he is ready. He has made a perilous journey...he is ready for redemption. He is ready to meet the enemy. He must attend the 12/28 game vs. the false gods. He must arrive first and estanblish the base. He must endeavor to ensure his friends are well fed and drunk and he must meet the enemy again, dressed in full Bills regalia, cheering loudly and espousing the virtues of Bills fandom. He shall lead the charge and emerge victorious. Only then, shall he be called...a Bills fan....

Huge differences, IMHO. I went to Mt. St. Joseph for Grammar and Canisius for HS. I really could not have asked for a better education. When I went to college, it was like I was so far ahead of everyone else it made any academic adjustment very easy. Better teachers, better curriculum, more well-rounded education...I can go on and on. I fully plan to put my children in private schools, and we live in an area that has very good public schools. To answer the original poster's question (given my NYC frame of reference), 400-500k, minimum. Here that buys you a decent house (no mansion), private school tuition, car payments, saving for college, saving for retirement, and a couple of vacations.

Yes, I think jerking off counts.

Based upon the threat the DA received, Joe Horn may have to keep a loaded gun ready for quite a while. Anyone arguing against what Horn did should really first read the link you posted. Horrible, horrible story. How simple "property theft" can very quickly turn deadly...a man lost his whole family to a couple of scumbags because they happened to be home during the burglary. Guess what...shoot first and ask questions later. EDIT: Here is the article to which KD was referring. Read it, and then tell me you don't agree with Mr. Horn. http://www.nytimes.com/2007/08/07/nyregion/07slay.html

Actually, decriminalizing and possibly legalizing drugs (at least some of them) will wipe out the black market for them and immediately help improve urban ghettos. No black market for drugs = gotta find something else to do to earn a living.