Mighty AC

Billy wasn't the stats guy either. He hired the stats guy and became convinced that metrics like slugging and on base percentage are better indicators of player performance. Plus players with good numbers in those areas can be cheaper to obtain than others who perform well in more traditionally sought after metrics.

I haven't been participating in this discussion but I read an excellent article this morning and thought it worth sharing: "7 Things to Consider Before Choosing Sides in the Middle East Conflict" - Ali A. Rizvi By falling into the trap of choosing sides we are part of the problem: "By definition, tribal conflicts thrive and survive when people take sides. Choosing sides in these kinds of conflicts fuels them further and deepens the polarization."

Screw the homeless, we're buying single engine, flightless planes as well.

Wow, the US could have purchased a home for every homeless person in the country for the cost of the F-35 project. Damn! http://thinkprogress.org/world/2014/07/09/3458101/f35-boondoggle-fail/

Fist bump during sporting events handshake everywhere else.

In my case I could afford to treat my dog however, it would have meant forgoing a dignified, painless end for a painful one, a couple of weeks from now. Hence, it was a sad but easy decision as any other choice would have been selfish and cruel on my part. Cases where a pet's quality of life is not an issue and owners must choose between their pets and a massive bill must be heart wrenching. In a case like that I couldn't cast judgement upon either decision.

No, I wouldn't do something like that just to buy a little more time. However, I wouldn't want that done for me either.

I've known people that have owned an unhealthy number of cats (there is an interesting genetic connection to that actually) and thrown birthday parties for their pets. I personally find that a little odd, but I get it...there is something unique and special about the unconditional love given by some pets. I am married with kids and have a significant amount of friends and acquaintances but I'd have to list my 10 year old Golden Retriever as my best bud. Sadly I lost him last night to cancer. Luckily he was completely healthy his entire life, right up until his last painless but sluggish hour. There was no indication of cancer in his system until a cyst ruptured in his heart lowering his blood pressure to the point that he did not have the energy to walk properly. I would wish the same for all of my loved ones. A good, healthy life with a quick and painless end. Anyway, I don't think animal bonds should completely replace human contact but I get how strong and important the love of a pet can be.

If you think the androgenous bodies of children are somehow linked to the sexual preference of pedophiles then I suggest you do a little reading on the subject. I'm sorry if this is an honest belief...but it has been so well covered yet so completely ignored by conservative religious types that I just assume people spouting statements like these are purposely spreading right wing wishful thinking.

Yeah, I was banned for being too right wing, based on a criticism of a Layton move.

I'd say the victims have been real news, reason, cheeseburgers and common sense.

That's a good point.

sigh... No, it doesn't. Is this willful ignorance or part of a course at conservative school?

Atheist and agnostic are not both positions on the same spectrum, but based on your statement you are also an atheist. As mentioned this has been covered in several threads but here is are the Cole's Notes. Theism/Atheism - deals with belief and lack of belief. Gnostic/Agnostic - deals with knowledge and lack of knowledge. Like you, I am an agnostic atheist. I do not have any reason to believe in gods but I also will not claim to know that they do not exist. Anyway, now that I know we are on the same page I can fill you in on our plans to erode society's morals, through inclusion and freedom of thought.

Come on, stop telling everyone about our secret atheist agenda. Our plan to take over the world through moral destabilization will never work if you keep telling everyone about it.

Agreed. Debasing our culture is serious and important work.

The Royal Meteorological Society? Are you serious? Everyone knows that scientists who publish in peer reviewed journals cannot be trusted, unless of course they are a contrarian on at least some aspect of AGW. You should learn that receiving grant money to study something automatically corrupts, which has lead thousands of researchers to secretly work together to invent AGW in an effort to earn a steady living producing false results. It's a tricky process finding the truth but if that is indeed your goal stick to reading papers written by those funded via climate denial organizations that receive hundreds of millions of dollars from both the fossil fuel industry and sources cloaked using Donor's Trust and Donor's Capital. It's a no brainer when you think about it. How can scientists publishing in open, peer reviewed journals ever even hope to steer clear of biased and falsified results? However, you can guarantee the accuracy of papers whose authors are paid by think tanks setup and funded by corporations to support their own political goals. So I encourage you to be skeptical and only trust the work by fellows of Heartland, AEI, etc.

Plus if everyone was armed there would be no crime. America would be crime free by now if it wasn't for those hippies who refuse to carry one. Just ask Charlton Heston.

Sex robots are great! Until the inevitable day when you come home early to find it banging the Roomba.

Atheists don't believe in all of the magical, mystical, sky people. Which means we just disbelieve in one more god than you.

Exactly. Some atheists form groups with a cause, like humanism or the promotion of separation of church and state, but those causes are not part of atheism, just a separate pursuit preferred by some of us godless heathens. As Euler man said atheism itself is just the absence of a belief in gods.

I'm fine with e-bikes but draw the line at the recumbent variety. Just say no to reclination!!