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  1. Squirrel
    Just based on numbers, those claiming Christian denominations whose creeds declare the Bible as the "inspired Word of God" outnumbers those whose creeds declare the Bible as "unaltered (or some other form of direct/unchanged/etc.) Word of God" by nearly 3-1 in this country, and it's drastically more if you go worldwide. However, just like with guns, the loud talkers can persuade those who don't believe the Bible as literal to assume people are promoting evolution in ways that they simply are not doing. There are many in my area of South Dakota (essentially pheasant hunting mecca) who are easily persuaded that liberals are out to end hunting because some extreme talker said they are, and the possibility of such would so drastically impact their income that it is a huge issue. There are many out there who believe Christ was born December 25th as well and that he stayed out in a barn outside of town after being rejected for a room at a Best Western-esque hotel. None of that is true, but because their translation of the Bible says it, they don't believe anything else is even possible. It's always fun to ask fundamentalists to tell you about where the Old Testament came from -- who wrote it down and where did they get it from, and when. They base much of their lives on something that they don't know much about. Of course they are just trusting their leaders, who often have a pretty lucrative gig. Some would call that faith. I wouldn't, but some would.
  2. Squirrel
    Trading Mauer would be nothing but a lose-lose for the Twins. Not only would it be a PR nightmare, but the Twins would never get back enough to make it worth it. No way it happens.
  3. Squirrel
    Who will be next? Bruno? (And don't everyone say Molitor, I think that ship has sailed.) I have to think they already have a plan given the replacement of coaches, no extension, a team that won't be majorly improved next season.
  4. Squirrel
    As the saying goes ... it's 5 o' clock somewhere.
  5. Squirrel
    Speak for yourself ... some of us can get along with any animal.
  6. Squirrel
    I personally like how's it's evolved into science chat. (Okay, yes, bad pun intended.)
  7. Squirrel
    It's a predominantly male site and 'pissing contests' will happen; often. I just tend to avoid the threads that start smelling like the alleys of Chicago. Well, and sometimes I brave them for the sheer entertainment factor and don't take it too seriously.
  8. Squirrel
    I'm suddenly excited for Spring Training.
  9. Squirrel
    To me this just smacks of east coast arrogance. They won't offer enough and they'll think the Twins will still do it because they are the Red Sox. Yeah, I know ... there is no logical thought in that reasoning, but still. East coast arrogance.
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    This is great ... thanks ... never know what to get my nephews ... girls are so much easier to shop for! (Although there are some there I'd get for my nieces, too!)
  11. Squirrel
    Are these available now for purchase? Christmas is coming! I want a 'Killer' shirt ... my baseball hero growing up.
  12. Squirrel
    Good. My condo purchase will not be for nothing.
  13. Squirrel
    I think the ACLU certainly walks a fine line. They do a great job fighting for rights even when they are unpopular, but I think it's hard not to argue that many members of the ACLU slant towards the left. They also have become a bit more active in rights than defensive of those that exist. At least it seems that way to me. Still ... I don't call them a special interest group. It's not like they are dumping tons of money into campaigns, or are single-issued.
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    I wouldn't exactly call the ACLU a special interest group unless defending people's Constitutional rights and freedoms is a special interest.
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    Heh. I'd say he's the smarter and more enlightened of the two.
  16. Squirrel
    That's kind of what I think about you claiming to be a libertarian independent when I really think you are a republican. Maybe it's just that you feel it necessary to play devil's advocate to Pseudo's democrat but I've really heard nothing from you that doesn't reek of republican. It's all a matter of perspective and I don't think Obama is as liberal as you claim.
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    I still have my Homer Hankie from '87. Wasn't able to go to any of the games but a friend of mine got me one. Does anyone remember going to a 'spontaneous' rally at the Dome after the Twins won the AL against the Tigers? All of it, fun times.
  18. Squirrel
    Seems reasonable. Glad they are staying there ... it's a good spot. Expanded seating and expanded concourse are definitely needed.
  19. Squirrel
    There are more success stories out there than you may think. It's just that the 'Welfare Queens' stories are the ones that are repeated over and over and over again until that's all people think of welfare. Do you remember former Minnesota Secretary of State Joan Growe? She had 3 small children when her then husband up and abandoned them all. She went on welfare, put herself through school, became a teacher, etc. People DO use welfare as it's intended and do succeed. And, as Brock said, drastic cutting without thinking does a lot of damage, especially to the children involved.
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    Me either.
  21. Squirrel
    The point is he shouldn't even still be around. Period. Imo.
  22. Squirrel
    I really don't get the love for Ullger. If it had been me, he'd have been gone after the 3rd base coaching experiment. His 'windmilling' guys around when they had no chance was just bad on so many levels. I will SCREAM if he is around, still, because he's going to be Gardy's replacement some day. I hope they aren't that stupid.
  23. Squirrel
    I've heard people say they will support Mitt because they don't like Obama, to which I reply, "Better the devil you know than the devil you don't." We won't know who we'd be getting until it's too late. Not that I would've voted for him anyway. Still not sure who I'll vote for but likely for the devil I know.
  24. Squirrel
    Some of my White Sox fan friends here at the time of the trade said that the trade was made because Cooper likely saw something fixable in him. Riiiiiiiight.
  25. Squirrel
    I'm sure I threw the demographics off the most on that one ... but hey, maybe you'll get sponsors from some girl places now.
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