PseudoSABR

I think political liberals must cow to the center and acquiesce to religious norms to get elected. I just think it wasn't politically favorable for Democrats to support a position that would seem radical (even if it's really a natural progression of civil rights). I think progressive movements result not from people changing their mind, but rather people entering a culture that makes it more comfortable to be publicly progressive. Young people overwhelmingly support gay marriage, those who oppose it will die out; whether anyone else changes their minds, it's simply a matter of time for gay marriage to be recognized nationally. I do agree, that as a point of policy Obama and Biden would never evoke gay marriage, but I also think that they'd only oppose it for political reasons, not because of their principles.

The pandering is in the direction of being squeamish about gay marriage. I'm sure Obama and Biden have believed that the gov't should be granting marriage licences to same-sex couples for decades. It's common sense from a classic liberal point of view. There's really no moderate position on this. Part of the problem is the fight isn't just a legal one, it's a cultural one. Gay couples want not only the legal rights of marriage, but also the public sanctity of their individual gods and cultural recognition at large, which is totally human and legitimate. The fight isn't about granting gay couples marriage licences it's about preventing gay couples from getting them. The whether marriage-is-a-right argument is disingenuous, foolhardy moderation. Whether the government gives out marriage licences or dog licences, it's the intervention to prevent that disrupts the regular flow of public life, not vise versa. It's no coincidence that those who state gay marriage should be a non-issue are those not affected by it. What's so damn irritating about the Right's fight on this issue is their claim to family values. Seemingly, they'd rather have crackhead single parent homes (they probably believe in Jesus) than stable gay coupled families. It's absurd and really morally bankrupt. Chik-Fil-A might get publicity for a short time, but really, this kind publicity tarnishes the brand after its out of the news cycle. Would I want to be franchise owner of a Chik-Fil-A in a gentrified neighborhood? No. Maybe Chik-Fil-A will gain popularity among white suburbs, but the entrenchment of KFC, etc, leads me to believe, as far as business, this is self-headbutt-dumb move. I find it harder to believe that all of us don't occupy a world where heterosexuals become close to people who are homosexual and who take same-sex partners, and that those heterosexuals wouldn't want what their gay friends/family want for themselves, that they wouldn't be willing to fight for such a basic recognition on their behalf. As far as I'm concerned, being American is about fighting for what is right, in spite of what tradition or the law might say (a founding principle, I think).

If this was my favorite team's anthem, I'd leave it in the front yard with a sign marked "Free, or do I have to pay you take it?"

When my points are specious, I too, rely on bold and italics.

Jon Heyman ‏@JonHeymanCBS hearing denard span to #reds isnt happening. #twins

MLB Network admits their mistake. Who knows what they were thinking.

That's what I'm thinking.

MLB network just reported that Denard Span has declined trade to the Reds. Wtf?

Liriano probably accepts arb and the Twins are stuck w an even more untradeable player. The comp pick was far from guaranteed. Seriously, it's unlikely the Twins even offer arb. That said, not even exactly happy w the trade. This spells the end for casilla, methinks

So you're not going to vote for Obama because he comes off as arrogant?

You sure come across as some as an "I didn't." I can't believe someone pays you to work for them.

Ha! Well done.

INDIANS (50-49) 1. Shin-Soo Choo, RF 2. Asdrubal Cabrera, SS 3. Jason Kipnis, 2B 4. Michael Brantley, CF 5. Carlos Santana, 1B 6. Travis Hafner, DH 7. Jose Lopez, 3B 8. Shelley Duncan, LF 9. Lou Marson, C Starting pitcher: RH Josh Tomlin (5-7, 5.34 ERA) TWINS (40-58) 1. Denard Span, CF 2. Ben Revere, RF 3. Joe Mauer, C 4. Josh Willingham, LF 5. Justin Morneau, 1B 6. Ryan Doumit, DH 7. Trevor Plouffe, 3B 8. Brian Dozier, SS 9. Jamey Carroll, 2B

I think the O's too.

I forgotten how awful that song was beyond it's chorus. The you didn't build it line is a gaffe by Obama. Whether or not his point is good one.

I put in a request, right after you did...oh well.

Not completely subjective, but I understand the dilemma. We had a system at byto and lots of boards have a place to put reckless threads. I think it's just as a inflammatory to start a new thread for whatever crazy trade idea pops in my head.

Why even respond to threads like this? Clearly lazy and glib. Maybe video game/fantasy informed? Two vets for one prospect? Ha!? Last time that happened, the Twins traded for Delmon Young (a rookie). The O's are not an old team, and will not bet the farm to improve current club, but they will trade from a position of strength, which might not be starting pitching. The Twins have rarely (if never, as far as I remember) eaten salary. Did i say: Why lend credence to poor conceived trade scenarios. I'm not sure why moderators care about tone than merit (but whatever).

Because every team goes into the trade deadline with an ideal scenario. ... Blergh on preemptive complaining. Capps and Pavano will be traded in August for whatever. Liriano will clearly be moved; despite his last start, he has real value. Willingham and Span could be moved, but not out of necessity, for awesome value. The Twins won't get burned (like last year) for not moving players. If Liriano stays (unlikely), he'll be offered arb (makes sense). Capps and Pavano were never going to get much in terms of value. Really we're complaining about phantoms of Bill Smith.

No Ks and 3 BBs for Sano

He's not on the 40 man, so I'd say pretty low. I know it's just a roster move, but it's enough to make the Twins poo-poo the idea.

I really like your font.

Clean up hitter

Fangraph on Sanchez:

They save some 80 plus runs by leaving Plouffe on the bench.