Search found 16473 matches

by GannonFan
Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:39 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2012
Replies: 49
Views: 1635

Re: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2012

I try to be the middle man, hoping to keep the tenuous collection of deadbeats known as "Delaware Fans" together as a cohesive unit. My efforts have failed. :cry: The only people I can get to attend beer/crab functions, even the ones in Delaware, are all non-Delaware grads (except Iola). ...
by GannonFan
Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:32 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Iraq war officially ends
Replies: 52
Views: 4343

Re: Iraq war officially ends

Maybe.....no telling where we'd be with a Kerry/Gore presidency(ies). I doubt either of those guys could have withstood the public outcry to get somebody's head on a stick post 9/11. We might have invaded Iran or North Korea and be in an even bigger mess. :coffee: I doubt it. The perps weren't in e...
by GannonFan
Fri Dec 16, 2011 9:22 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: Gerrymandering: This is legal why?
Replies: 35
Views: 4333

Re: Gerrymandering: This is legal why?

It's legal because both parties have been doing this crap since the country was established. This is what happens when partisans and political operatives have too much sway. Iowa is maybe one of the only states that has a half-way decent way of minimizing the politicization of redistricting - should...
by GannonFan
Fri Dec 16, 2011 8:28 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Blue Jays Win Posting Of Yu Darvish
Replies: 7
Views: 1194

Re: Blue Jays Win Posting Of Yu Darvish

bluehenbillk wrote:Is his first name pronounced "Who?"

Never heard of the guy.
You need to get out more - there's only been stories about this guy for going on a year now. Not a household name but still well known within sports circles.
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 2:26 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

Doesn't seem like it would pass Constitutional muster. Certainly should be something the ACLU should pursue and get the Courts to weigh in on it. Seems perfectly teed up for them. A lot of things shouldn't pass constitutional muster, but we live with them every day. I agree - this law will end up a...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 1:04 pm
Forum: Championship Subdivision Football - FCS
Topic: stopping the triple option
Replies: 52
Views: 6759

Re: stopping the triple option

Hey, I call em like I see em. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in the idea that Montana is going to stop GSU - you better hope you can outscore them. Could happen, GSU has a terrible defense so it's possible. Guess you didn't watch the Maine game - their offense had 16 points. Maine didn't win with of...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

Not nearly as successful as the Democratic ones that rail against the repeal of Glass-Steagall and use Canada as a model. :rofl: :lol: Touché! Funny how, because of my Canada slip up, you still think you're right about G-S You're the Kornheiser of CS. I am right about Glass-Steagall and Canada prov...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 12:29 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: Iran has our Drone
Replies: 27
Views: 1437

Re: Iran has our Drone

AZGrizFan wrote:Allegedly did have a self-destruct phase, but it failed. Lowest bidder thing, I think. :ohno: :ohno:
I thought they just have a self destruct for the electronic components - doesn't blow the whole thing up, just wipes the techy stuff inside.
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:37 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

We'll elect a person known to cavort with terrorists, but not a Mormon or cheater. What's that say about this country? :ohno: :ohno: :ohno: How successful conk infotainment and chain emails have become. :kisswink: Not nearly as successful as the Democratic ones that rail against the repeal of Glass...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 11:36 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

He's a quintessential politician, in every meaning of the word. Obviously since he is no longer a candidate that can be considered "transformative" he'll lose a lot of appeal. However, with the slim pickings on the GOP side, even a thoroughly exposed and damaged Obama looks likely to eek ...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 10:04 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

Why don't you guys either get a room or start a separate forum called "the Ganny and klam show"? :roll: Back to the theme of the thread. (a) Vintage Obama, tacking to the right in view of the coming election. (b) "Sentence first! Trial after!" -- The Red Queen. He's a quintessen...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:52 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

Doesn't seem like it would pass Constitutional muster. Certainly should be something the ACLU should pursue and get the Courts to weigh in on it. Seems perfectly teed up for them. And we had such a beautiful thing going before you had to go and ruin it by posting something I agree with. Well, I had...
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:32 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: NL MVP Ryan Braun Faces 50-Game Suspension
Replies: 30
Views: 2484

Re: NL MVP Ryan Braun Faces 50-Game Suspension

Gil Dobie wrote:Braun's use of PED's improves his chances of becoming a Boston Roid Sox player.
Or a Yankee - they embrace the "by any means necessary" mentality.
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 8:30 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: APB: Libertarians
Replies: 19
Views: 871

Re: APB: Libertarians

Doesn't seem like it would pass Constitutional muster. Certainly should be something the ACLU should pursue and get the Courts to weigh in on it. Seems perfectly teed up for them.
by GannonFan
Thu Dec 15, 2011 7:38 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: NTSB Proposed Ban On Texting, Cell Phone Use..
Replies: 25
Views: 1714

Re: NTSB Proposed Ban On Texting, Cell Phone Use..

Holding something like a phone is clearly something that should be banned. Where they go off the deep end is with the proposal to ban any talking on a phone, even completely handsfree. I joked with my wife yesterday, if talking in a car even with two hands on the wheel is a distraction, they'll nee...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:48 pm
Forum: Championship Subdivision Football - FCS
Topic: stopping the triple option
Replies: 52
Views: 6759

Re: stopping the triple option

Hey, I call em like I see em. I wouldn't put a lot of faith in the idea that Montana is going to stop GSU - you better hope you can outscore them. Could happen, GSU has a terrible defense so it's possible. In all honesty, GSU scares the hell out of me-that's why I'm...deep breath...pulling for NDSU...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 9:35 pm
Forum: Championship Subdivision Football - FCS
Topic: stopping the triple option
Replies: 52
Views: 6759

Re: stopping the triple option

It's not like no one has the scheme defensively on how to stop the triple option - that's already well known. The key is having players who have played against it and have players that are pretty good. And it's far more than the defensive line - in fact, the secondary is probably the most important...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Championship Subdivision Football - FCS
Topic: stopping the triple option
Replies: 52
Views: 6759

Re: stopping the triple option

It's not like no one has the scheme defensively on how to stop the triple option - that's already well known. The key is having players who have played against it and have players that are pretty good. And it's far more than the defensive line - in fact, the secondary is probably the most important ...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 1:35 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: NTSB Proposed Ban On Texting, Cell Phone Use..
Replies: 25
Views: 1714

Re: NTSB Proposed Ban On Texting, Cell Phone Use..

Holding something like a phone is clearly something that should be banned. Where they go off the deep end is with the proposal to ban any talking on a phone, even completely handsfree. I joked with my wife yesterday, if talking in a car even with two hands on the wheel is a distraction, they'll need...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 12:53 pm
Forum: Politics
Topic: OWS Protests Turning Violent
Replies: 242
Views: 13373

Re: OWS Protests Turning Violent

Again, I agree that GS wouldn't solve all the problems and I agree that regs are only as good as enforcement - look at Sarbannes-Oxley. I obviously agree that there are additional fundamental problems that need to be addressed. Now, ask yourself this question: if we have some regs in place and they...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:52 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2012
Replies: 49
Views: 1635

Re: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2012

There is a pretty easy to navigate subway system that takes you from Center City Philly (where there are plenty of bars) to the complex in about, I don't know, a minute or two. Maybe 5 minutes tops. And there's Chickie and Pete's and the Stadium bar within easy walking distance of the stadium. Bein...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:47 am
Forum: Championship Subdivision Football - FCS
Topic: Former Notre Dame QB to Delaware?
Replies: 48
Views: 1474

Re: Former Notre Dame QB to Delaware?

I'm on the record - I'm not a fan of Crist playing for UD next season. Me too. I'm not fully there. Depends on the prognosis for Sasek. If you just need a QB to get you through one year until Sasek has had a chance to fully heal, I could be down with Crist. In that case, his one year is more than e...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:42 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: OWS Protests Turning Violent
Replies: 242
Views: 13373

Re: OWS Protests Turning Violent

There is a pretty significant difference between gaming the system (non-criminal) and breaking the law (criminal). Neither is particularly endearing, but the latter one gets you jail time (and the convictions you want to pursue) and the former just gets you sneers and derision. This wasn't the firs...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:11 am
Forum: Other Sports
Topic: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2012
Replies: 49
Views: 1635

Re: Bridgestone Winter Classic 2012

After attending last year's game in Pittsbugh and having a blast we decided that we'd go anytime they were within driving distance... then they decided to have it at a 43,000 seat venue making no tix available to anyone outside of season ticket holders. We're not paying $400 a seat on StubHub. Not ...
by GannonFan
Wed Dec 14, 2011 8:03 am
Forum: Politics
Topic: OWS Protests Turning Violent
Replies: 242
Views: 13373

Re: OWS Protests Turning Violent

Not at all, I certainly think there are crimes being committed today and everyday. However, I don't believe that it was a collossal collection of criminal wrongdoing that led to our current economic malaise, like the financial services just pulled a collective big one over on us. We've done this to...