Bill from NYC
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Wrong but try again. Unlike the government, the "taxation" is done on a local level through donations. The dioceses and up then "tax" the local parishes to garner their money. Obviously this is needed to support the bishops and the Pope.
Unlike some religions that force you to tithe, and a lot are very forceful in that you are required to tithe 10% and they check your wages out to confirm. I have many Jewish friends and they are required to pay a set donation every year to join the synagogue.
The Catholic Church is different in that they do not force anyone to donate, or tithe. It is up to you and on your honor. There is a lot of administrative overhead and they do need to make appeals to help fund these things. The Catholic Church and charities are second only to the US government (and they might be first) in providing services. money, etc... to the needy. While most churches do this none do it on a scale that the Catholic Church does.
And yes the Church does have a some bad priests, nuns and parishiners who do things in the name of the Church. But just like any other organization there are always going to be bad apples. The Church has taken a lot of flak and rightfully so for attempting to forgive and absolve some who have done aggregious things. But this is what Christianity is all about.
I was with you 100% until the last sentence VA.
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This has been happening for years in Boston/Cambridge. Most of the old punk venues are closed down due to gentrification of the neighborhoods, or expansion of the Universities (Boston University tried for many, many years to shut down the Rat in Kenmore square. The owner refused to sell to BU, but eventually caved to a hotel developer. They razed the entire block and put up a hotel. Kenmore Square is dead to me). It's nothing new. Money talks...what a shocker.
I know about gentrification. Hell's Kitchen is now "Clinton."
My problem is when governments disregard the constitution and cave in to the dictatorial yuppies.
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You are against the war in Iraq, correct?
Can I take the above to mean that you will no longer complain about it because those for it are in power at this time?
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I did that for affect, glad you picked up on it!
It is exactly what he (Bill) does.
Your sidewalk analogy is off base. A sidewalk is not a person. Big difference.
You guys still don't get it. You gotta stop if YOU, A PERSON are harming somebody and are told to stop. The burden is on YOU as a PERSON. Sidewalks are not people.
So what you are saying is that you are copying my style? I am flattered.
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What am I suppose to cry? Maybe they can push for cracking down on people who drink on boats? Do you drink booze while you drive down the road?
Your tailgates have already been made to start later (at least in stadium lots) becasue a certain fan after a NYG game crippled a little girl (on here way back from a pumpkin patch)driving home drunk from the game.
I will still enjoy tailgates, just without the booze, same way I enjoy state parks and what not.
I don't need the alcohol.
I will do just fine thank you.
The little girl you mention is one of the saddest stories of my lifetime. Having 3 daughters, it strikes a particular chord.
Sorry, I have a problem with wiping out a tradition (tailgates) due to one incident. Btw, much of his alcohol was purchased INSIDE the stadium. Do you support a ban inside stadiums?
Not everyone who tailgates maims children. Can we agree on that? There ARE laws on the books against DWI and they also apply to boats. I have zero problem with enforcement of said laws. I in fact welcome it.
As for me personally, I have shared beers at tailgates with literally dozens of posters. Please try to find one who has seen me drive. You will not.
EIL, I am merely trying to point out that people are flawed, and will stay that way despite behavior control from right wing whackos who want to place Howard Stern behind bars because he is "indecent," and/or left wing dictatorial, intolerant yuppies.
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Reference points on my comments versus the run were early games and then a regression against Pittsburgh. I think it was the first Jets game where they really picked on him-to the tune of 3 or 4 straight plays to his side for an average of 6 or 7 a carry-he began to improve in the second half of this game. It was trial by fire.
The Miami game at home also there where a couple of plays in the first half with Sammy Morris running where he was non-existent.
I definitely believe he improved, but can still get better. As for the Pittsburgh game--I think the entire D-line had an off day that day.
I guess I looked at this original question as what does he need to do to become an elite player, but we do have a different opinion of him against the run.
Here was a comment from TD in a 12/20/2004 Chat:
Tom Donahoe: Chris Kelsay has shown outstanding improvement each week of the season. As a matter of fact, our defensive end position with Chris, Aaron Schobel and Ryan Denney is one of the deeper positions on our football team. We actually feel that we have three starters at that position. You can see the improvement in Chris' play with his ability to be better against the run in terms of recognizing what teams are trying to do to him. As a pass rusher he has provided a very good compliment to Aaron Schobel. Chris has brought toughness and a top work ethic to our team.
The comments by TD are telling.
DE (along with QB abd LT) is one of the 3 hardest positions to fill on an NFL football team.
Kelsay was an excellent pick, and I for one expect continued development.
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are going by the wayside. Are you out there EIL? This is right in YOUR backyard!
If you take time to read the link, yuppies are buying into neighborhoods and demanding that they close bars.
Like me, hate me, but I (along with AD and others) predicted this mess.
Enjoy your tailgates, they will soon be a thing of the past.
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Why is it hypocritical?
He is not a cop anymore. His job was to ENFORCE the law, not make it. I can just imagine how he would act if he was still working.
The law is the law. When it is your job to enforce it, you do just that. You don't undermine it, whine, kick and scream. Do your job and what is told of you.
Instead of crying on a message board, spend some of that retired time trying to get lawmakers to change the law?
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EIL, are you now taking a stand for strict enforcement of every law?
If a man with a perfect driving record is driving with his wife and kids and forgets to signal when he changes lanes, are you FOR this man getting summonsed to court?
Should ALL Jaywalkers be targeted as well?
Police work lesson #1: You cannot survive in this business without the use of DISCRETION.
Police work lesson #2: You cannot survive in this business without friends. A badge and a gun do not make one more powerful than the society one protects.
One poster on this board claims to have been victimized by police (ticketed) on a holiday, in the presence of his children for something he deems minor. Truthfully his story seems sketchy but if true, that officer made an enemy both to himself, and other cops.
You can't please everybody. There are times where you simply must "do what you gotta do," but trust me, it is better to strike a balance than to ride roughshod over people and simply enforce everything; which is a losing proposition, and can border on bullying and abuse.
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I got a Bills belt buckle.
Truthfully, I do not like receiving gifts. I am far happier giving them, but my birthday is coming later this month, and I actually asked for Sirius Radio for my car.
Babba Booey! Let's keep it real because I'm KEEPING it real!
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You are reading too much into it.
You are a person to whom I enjoy posting, but we take different sides on almost every issue. If you wish, I will tone it down when posting to you.
Again, I meant no harm.
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It also comes down to being a person of honor. When told to stop doing something that is harming another, they stop. Unfortunately, we don't live in a society that likes to yield to anyone. I wonder why? Then, in a half-hearted attempt, legislative acts start to take over in place of that honor.
I am not saying it (the laws) work but, they (the laws) attempt to fill the void left by the shortcomings of society at a personal level.
I posted this earlier Bill. It was meant for you.
Thank you.
Please, continue to educate me as to how to have "honor."
All this time, I thought that I was about freedom.
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An officer accused of domestic violence is arrested FASTER than anyone else in NYC. Believe this as you choose.
Officers accused of non-violent domestic incidents (such as loud verbal arguments, etc.) are already visited by Field Internal Affairs Units, as are their spouses.
Next question?
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He's just the person to do it. People like Bill are above the law. When something doesn't go their way... They whine, kick, and scream. You can't argue with the rhetoric he spews or you are painted an evil, baby-killing, family hating, Jesus bashing bastard.
I do respect his right to paint people with a wide-brush and owe him no explanation. You gotta admit, once he effs somebody, at least he kisses them first!
OMG!!! Having a bad day?
Well, here comes appology #2........Sorry to hurt your feelings. Happy Father's Day!
Gotta admit, that last sentence WAS funny.
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That's pretty good Bill... One of your finest pieces!
I like you too! You do know your rhetoric and how to properly use it.
Keep up the good work.
Nothing like protecting wife-beaters and somebody's right to breathe clean air so they can lead a long productive life spent with their children without fear of being ravaged by cancer. I guess freedom only means what you want it to be. It is okay for you to harm people but, when they harm you... You scream bloody murder. Typical cop for ya.
Protecting wife beaters? You have the wrong person my friend.
I made a living doing the polar opposite.
Sorry if I sounded rough on you. It was mostly in jest.
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EIL, I have always liked you and still do. The thing is, you don't have "conservative leanings." Imo, your views are closer to facism.
You support home invasions of people who live in Housing Projects so that "health inspectors" may search for ashtrays and cigarette butts.
You support home invasions of the homes of police officers who had drinking problems; terrorizing their wives and children in the process.
You support denying the rights of bar owners to allow their patrons to consume a legal product within their own privately owned property.
Liberals were nothing like you way back when. They actually stood (or at least many of them did) for freedom.
You are against freedom at virtualy every turn, and have sung the praise of Hillary, and now Nader after making inexcusable racial slurs.
Not that you should care but I STILL like you, even if you are a facist leaning whacko.
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Please accept my sympathy and condolences.
May God bless you and your family and help all of you to recover from this great loss.
BfNYC
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I think contractually is an important factor now. The Bills WILL NOT offer him a long term deal, and he is only scheduled to make 1.25 this year if i am correct (that figure has been posted all over the place here so you can double check me). At this point if he gets traded to either of those two teams he is likely to get a long term deal that will give him a significant signing bonus and probably more than 1.25 a year.
The way i see it is for him, he takes 1.25 this year if he is a Bill... or maybe 8.25 if he is traded (with signing bonus 6mil and salary 2mil a year for four years or something... i don't think he will get a Lamont Jordan type deal if he goes to either of these two teams).
6 million dollar signing bonus, huh? Let's think about this for a minute, shall we?
1) No GM was willing to part with a first day pick in a weak draft for TH.
2) His name is still floundering about, with no takers.
3) He has a history of spending all of his money, making a large signing bonus a big risk.
4) He sucked last season.
5) The winning pct. of game he has started is shockingly low.
6) Off field issues.
7) He has the IQ of a rock.
8) Not so distant injuries
There is NO chance of any team being stupid enough to give this moron 6 mil. to sign. In a year or two, he will more than likely not be in the NFL at all.
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I found 25 cents on my way to work this morning. It was clearly the high point of my day, maybe even the week. I think I'll combine it with 3 other quarters and buy something neat at the dollar store, maybe one of those fuzzy things with the plastic eyes that sits on the end of a pencil. Good times.
You may find this hard to believe, but I TOO found a quarter yesterday!!! It was a 1990, in not so great shape. I put it in a big jar, in which I save change.
What an amazing coincidence!
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There was a grungy looking male college student in a small central PA college who went missing a few months back.....he had a train ticket for NYC.....for weeks there are no answers.....guess it was last week he was found swimmin with the fishes in the Hudson.
Anyone hear about that story?
Of course not......gotta keep focus on the blonde bimbo worm food down dere in Areeba...err Aruba.
So yes, other people besides Elizabeth Dim and Natalie Hoaway do actually disappear. And they also don't have blonde hair.
>>>>Of course not......gotta keep focus on the blonde bimbo worm food down dere in Areeba...err Aruba.<<<<
Dude, after such a statement, perhaps it is time to take a long look at yourself.
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There was more. Michael Jackson's lawyer said in a press conference that MJ will NOT be in bed with any more young boys.
I guess he will take them to the shower in the future.
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I'm just back in town after a week out west so I have missed a lot. Why is this choice even a question. From looking at the web remotely I saw Verba was now available, but I have not seen any expressions of interest in him from the Bills at the logical opening we seem to have at LT. Nor have I heard of any interest in him at the MW position of RT or any hint that JMac envisions MW as an LT.
Contract would seem to tell the tale and MW is destined for LT based on the large investment already given to him and LT usually requiring that type of investment. However, MW may eventually (this year will tell) be enough of a player to be able to take on this duty, but his horrendous start last year and very good finish will still require another year of RT.
I saw Verba a couple of times last year (against the Bills and once visiting a buddy in Cleve) and I would say his skill set though difficult to assess in a Browns O scheme which was befuddled was difficult to judge he appeared to be at least the equal of the young MW.
However, Verba is getting older and MW has not yet hit his prime and is now moving in the right direction. Verba is a better player but MW is a far better investment.
Is there anything that happened in the past week which in indicates the Bills priorities regarding Verba, particularly in comparison is short-term enough in their thinking that they would want to somehow replace MW with Verba?
No, not at all. The thing is.....
1) In a thread on TSW, Verba was quoted as saying that he is interested in playing for the Buffalo Bills.
2) As I said, it IS after 6/1. The cap hit for cutting MW would be lessened.
3) It is easier to get a RT than a LT, and generally lest costly.
4) MW is currently a 9.17 million dollar hit, and has not yet played up to anything even approaching this level.
Remember, I was asking for opinions of those who watched both, NOT making a statement. I am about whatever makes the Buffalo Bills a better football team.
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You are right Ken. He is now free to throw an unchallenged hissy fit without any chance of a defensive retort.
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I repeat, I think that you should stop taunting me.
I am NOT seeking dialogue with you on this forum. I have already offered you communication via PM.
You should really stop (and of course be brave enough to portray yourself as who you are). It must really suck to be you.
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I don't want to turn this thread into me bashing Catholics. I am NOT.
I happen to believe that it is more "Christian" to punish a child molestor than to transfer him to another parish and unleash him on other innocent children.