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Wow, hilarious. You are awesome, sir.

Watt or Kerrigan will go first with Jax.

He's a project. His wind up makes Tebow's look fundamental. He might be a good NFL QB down the road, but it WILL take time. He'll require patience.

Ryan Mallett: I wanna do hoodrat stuff with my friends

Bowers DO NOT WANT

I think three offensive players taken in the entire draft is more likely than three of them being taken consecutively in the firs three rounds.

He has the best head of hair I've ever seen. Even if it is transplanted.

Tebow broke his ribs on his first run in preseason last year, which was an omen for me. His style of play may work in the college peewee league, but it won't work in the NFL. Guys are too big strong and fast. He's not a pure passer. His first instinct is to tuck and run. Great quarterbacks go through their progressions and make tight throws. I've never seen any indication Tebow can do any of those things.

Please no Newton. We don't need another JaMarcus Russell or Akili Smith. One year wonders.

LOL! Newsflash, homeboy: Public discourse isn't exactly at an all-time high. The trick is to drop to the lowest possible level and hope you appeal to and/or create a base. Intellectually vacuous rhetoric like "Liberals hate America" (Ann Coulter) and "Liberals hate morals" (Michael Savage) are amazingly effective because they activate and incite large groups of political indifferents. Republicans are winning the battle because they have more infectious rhetoric, both in quantity and quality. Democrats are total amatuers and need to appeal to the new age of soundbytes and base emotions if they want to be a force politically. Sure it lowers the bar of public dialog, but at least it's entertaining. A guy like me who's not thrilled with either side gets a front row view of the mudslinging; and even gets to throw a little mud occassionally. I use the same tactics, they're fun if nothing else.

Sort of. I'm suggesting that majority Shiites may use the democratic process to usher in an Islamic theocracy. It just depends how they are influenced. The entire middle east is a region easily swayed by Islamic rhetoric. Even Saudi Arabian royals who are moderate use anti-Jewish, pro-fundamentlist Islamic rhetoric to appeal to the masses. Its a part of the political game over there. Cleric al Sistini happens to be very moderate but his health is in question. Most polls in Iraq show heavy support for Cleric al Sadr. Not necessarily for president, but as a symbol of Iraqi unity and nationalism. Its like Christian fundamentalists in this country who are easily swayed by anti-gay, anti-atheist rhetoric from pastors on TBN. Now imagine if they represented 60% of the voting block here in America. I have no doubt the march towards theocracy would begin. Thus, my concern for an easily swayed Shiite majority in Iraq.

You're making the false assumption that royalty won't intermingle with the peasants. Al Qaeda is led by a branch of Sunni extremists but they cordially invite and recruit Shiites (among others) just the same. Terrorists don't exactly have discriminating tastes when it comes to recruiting those who are willing to blow themselves up. The Taliban even accepted suburban white boy, John Walker Lindh, to fight off the marauding infidels. They ally themselves with anyone sympathetic to their cause. For example, the mujahideen allied themselves with the Allah-less Americans in the 1980's in order to defeat the communist pinko Soviets. Consequently, the Taliban was US friendly until our interests met a crossroads after 9-11. The Taliban and al Qaeda aren't stuffy aristocrats, they won't turn up their noses at the drooling proles if they are sympathetic to their objectives. And while Saudi Arabia and Pakistan are ruled by minorities, Shiites represent a majority in both countries and overwhelmingly sympathize with bin Laden and other terrorist networks. Just look at recent polls taken in Saudi Arabia, more than half the population laud bin Laden a hero. The fued between Shiites and Sunnies is largely attributed to political divisions where ruling Sunni minorities refuse to share power with Shiite majorities. The Iraq war and anti-US attitudes in general are a few issues where these two groups hold hands and sing Kumbaya. The following groups (Shia included) work closely with al Qaeda. Egyptian Islamic Jihad Jamaat Islamiyya (Egypt) The Libyan Islamic Fighting Group Islamic Army of Aden (Yemen) Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jaish-e-Muhammad (Kashmir) Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan Salafist Group for Call and Combat and the Armed Islamic Group (Algeria) Abu Sayyaf Group (Malaysia, Philippines) There is even mounting evidence that Hezbollah (overwhelmingly Shia) is stepping up cooperation with al Qaeda. All this combined with the fact that Shiite Muslims represent a significant recruiting block of al Qaeda's foot soldiers, suggests the "fable" is alive and well. Remember: The enemy of my enemy is my friend.

Some strategy. Let's remove the only secular ruler in the middle east that clamps down on Islamic fundamentalists. You do realize that Iraq is 60% Shiite, which is coincidentally the faction of Islam that supports and contributes to al Qaeda most fervently. And as you know, none of the 9-11 hijackers were from Iraq. Let's be extremely generous and assume democracy graces the political halls of Iraq within the next ten years. Do you want a Shiite led country in power? There's a reason why Shiite majorities are indiscrimately repressed in countries like Pakistan and Saudi Arabia. They're nuts. More than half of Saudis, primarily Shiites, consider Osama bin Laden a hero. Same deal in Pakistan. This is not a friendly faction of Islam nor should Shiites be trusted with power. Iraq is not only a quagmire presently, but Iraq also has the potential to become an Islamic theocracy if democracy is ever established. The Shiite majority is so easily swayed by Islamic rhetoric, and I can scarcely believe they won't vote based on theocratic doctrine. Islam isn't just a religion, it's a way of life encompassing moral, economic, and political mandates. That's why fundamentalist Muslims are often so fervent about Islamic rule. That's why out of the 15 current armed conflicts in the world, all 15 include a Muslim faction.

Em is old news. You kids need to get with the times. MC Chris

If Bush is smart, which his constituents assure me he is, he'll find a way to fix the self-inflicted quagmire in Iraq. He'll also explain why "nation building" is a good idea now even though he opposed the same idea four years ago... back to a time when I actually agreed with his stance on foreign relations. Pointless wastes of American resources and energy in Somalia, Kosovo, Bosnia, and Sudan were enough for me. I was hoping for a new president that opposed the notion of acting as the world police. Oh well, true conservatism is dead anyway.

If you think that's good, you should check out their album. Totally great. Especially Jacqueline, The Dark of the Matinee, Auf Achse, Darts of Pleasure, Michael, & Come on Home.

Morbid fact of the day: Amazingly, the heart continues to pump blood even after the brain is destroyed until the oxygenated blood supply is depleted. Had Budd Dwyer held his breath before meeting his unfortunate demise, the spectacle would have been far less gruesome.

Great song. It was rumored to be about Kurt Cobain when it was released, which pissed off a lot of alternative fans at the time. But no, its about Budd Dwyer. Prepare to be horrified into a coma.

LOL! Read what Losman-McGahee-Evans posted then get back to me. This isn't Michael Newdow we're talking about here.

How could this be true? I thought liberals hated America and wanted the DoI banned in the classroom because it makes reference to "God" and "Creator"?

LOL, "you're attacking my faith!" 1) The AFA's whole "hidden gay agenda" article is funny because its outlandish. Oh no, Lenny shows vegetarian qualities! Next thing you know he'll be frequenting underwater gay bars. 2) I don't stereotype Christians, I stereotype religious fundamentalists. Search my previous posts about Islam if that tickles your fancy. 3) Its such a shame that specifically ridiculing the AFA is a personal attack on your religion. Because I coulda sworn Christians worshipped Christ, not the AFA. Next time I'll make fun of Jesus, as not to offend your new messiah, the AFA website.

LOL! You busted me, I'm a covert Hollywood spy with an agenda to make parents take their kids to the movies that my fatcat cronies at DreamWorks produce. Of course you don't find the AFA's criticism outlandish, you're aptly titled CaWingNut. And that's cool, you're just another tomato can I'll get to kick around when I find more stories like this one. Which I eagerly anticipate!

Oh no, what have I stumbled upon? Williams said the problems started last year after he responded to a student who asked why the Pledge of Allegiance includes the phrase, ``under God.'' Eventually a parent complained and the principal started requesting his lesson plans and handouts. Sounds to me like Mr. Williams may have an agenda. But I'm sure if he espouses selected religious quotes from our founding fathers, he'll fairly shed light upon anti-religious quotes from our founding fathers as well, right? Maybe a couple like... "Question with boldness even the existence of God; because if there be one, He must approve the homage of Reason rather than that of blindfolded Fear." -- Thomas Jefferson "Whenever we read the obscene stories, the voluptuous debaucheries, the cruel and tortuous executions, the unrelenting vindictiveness with which more than half the Bible is filled, it would be more consistent that we call it the word of a demon than the word of God. It is a history of wickedness that has served to corrupt and brutalize mankind." --Thomas Paine "I almost shudder at the thought of alluding to the most fatal example of the abuses of grief which the history of mankind has preservedÑthe Cross. Consider what calamaties that engine of grief has produced!" --John Adams "Any system of religion that has anything in it that shocks the mind of a child, cannot be a true system." --Thomas Paine "During almost fifteen centuries has the legal establishment of Christianity been on trial. What has been its fruits? More or less, in all places, pride and indolence in the clergy; ignorance and servility in the laity; in both, superstition, bigotry and persecution." --James Madison "When a religion is good, I conceive it will support itself; and when it does not support itself, and God does not take care to support it so that its professors are obliged to call for help of the civil power, 'tis a sign, I apprehend, of its being a bad one." --Benjamin Franklin "Persecution is not an original feature in any religion; but it is always the strongly marked feature of all religions established by law." --Thomas Paine "It does me no injury for my neighbor to say there are 20 gods, or no God. It neither picks my pocket nor breaks my leg." --Thomas Jefferson Anyway... The personal faith of our founding fathers is of very little importance to me since the main constructers of the Cosntitition believed in full religious freedom. It also strikes me as bizarre that their personal faith is even an issue in an ELEMENTARY SCHOOL classroom. Shouldn't they learn to locate their home state on a map or learn basic history first? I'd be impressed if any of the kids can even recite the first 5 presidents, let alone have any clue what their spiritual beliefs were.

Liberals hate America! Liberals hate our freedoms! Liberals hate the troops! LOL... pay a little more attention, children, if you will. From the sounds of it, this is a fairly zealous teacher whom students and/or parents may have complained about in the past. Why else would Steven Williams be "required to submit all of his lesson plans and supplemental handouts to [Principal] Vidmar for approval"? Technically, the Declaration of Independence is not "banned" in the school, the principal probably has a tight leash on Mr. Williams for whatever reason.

I lost interest in U2 once I heard All That You Can't Leave Behind, so I didn't bother with How To Dismantle An Atomic Bomb. Although, I thought Zooropa and POP were excellent. Give it a few more listens, it will most likely grow on you.