Either 1 or 5.

This assumes Sestak wins in Pennsylvania next year, but I don't think that's too far fetched of an assumption to make. Corbett is, surprisingly, one of the weakest Republican Governors out there. This map also kind of assumes Snyder and Walker win re-election, as does Christie, which leaves New Jersey the only state in the Northeast that discriminates against same-sex couples in marriage rights as of 2016. I also threw California in here because I figure the Supreme Court will ultimately just strike down the California ban and leave the rest of it in place, along with striking down the Defense of Marriage Act, which would, in theory, legalize same-sex marriage everywhere, but in practice almost assuredly won't because reactionaries control much of the United States' state and local legislatures.

I don't think SSM passing in PA is likely even if Sestak is elected; the leg district (especially in the Senate) are too favorable for the GOP to lose majorities in both houses baring a 2006 or 08 Dem landslide (not at all likely IMO). There's just not enough groundswell for democrats to hold their entire caucuses--including socially conservative casey dems and some African-Americans still leery of SSM notwithstanding Obama's backing--plus picking off enough (any?) GOP legislators willing to cross party lines to rack up enough votes to get such a measure to Sestak's desk.

2. It's not surprising at all that neither Marokai nor Antonio bothered to make any sort of substantial argument.

What?!? MB itemized, link by link, statement by statement, direct compelling documentation of EVERY allegation. How much more 'substantive' an argument can one present??

I mean this litterally and without an ounce of hyperbole: WTF are you talking about?

I address anybody I don't know except small children as sir and/or ma'am, so yes.

CS:

Here's my own two cents.

1) you did the smart thing letting him take the cash. Could've easily had a knife, or just hurt you over $6. (Opebo'staunting post reminds me why some on this forum dislike him.)

2) neither you, nor anyone, should give money to panhandlers on the street. I will withhold the extensive personal knowledge, both professional and first hand, which I assure you conviningly establishes that, contrary to the jolly rancotour image tv presents of most panhandlers, 99% likely that money is going towards drugs and/or booze.

3) we absolutely SHOULD support the homeless and hungry, but do it through generous donations to shelters, soup kitchens, and food bank (and actually DO it in lieu of giving it to persons on the street, not just tell ourselves we will). The fact you volunteer at a soup kitchen is commendable and shows you're a decent kid.

4) you absolutely should've reported the theft to cops. it's a crime in ohio whether it's a dollar or $999. More to the point, it can at least put this guy on the cops' radar. Someone who will snatch a few bucks out of kid's hands will break into a house or evenrob a guy at knifepoint if the opportunity presents itself. Though after hearing of the less than professional response your dad got when he found that guy in your garage, I can understand your reluctance to deal with that agency at least.

Glad you're safe, and don't beat yourself up.

Long after the fact, but I had a long post typed which was erased. Damn phone

In sum, BK, you're a good guy and need to take care of yourself. I'm so very, very glad you're okay.

That said, tough love time: to quote Matt Groening, don't kill yourself--people'll make jokes about you.

Put evenn starker, don't ever take the coward's way out.

Stay well.

Sorry to hear you went through this, but glad you're doing better.

Stay well for Wendy and the kids!

When I'm just around my circle of friends, I am lively and obnoxious but throw in some others that I don't know in a social setting like a bar and I tend to be quiet. What should I do?

Hang out with strangers much more often.

What is it that allowed Sanford to come back so hard so fast?

Because most southerners are hypocrtical morons.

There. I said it. And before anyone whines about 'sterotyping', for once prove the rest of us wrong.

On another note, does anyone have the slightest doubt krazen will flagrently cheat onhis wife if he ever marries?

What am I saying? A woman marry/date/talk to krazen?

I always thought Toomey was an extreme conservative. Glad to see I was wrong.

Oh, he is. His lifetime American Conservative voting record had a 98 rating (compared to 97 for Santorum). He's apparantly at least one of the grown-ups, though.

Most people count the Northeast as: New England, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware.

It's been my experience that southerners think Maryland is part of the north and northerners think it's part of the south. The fact is some areas of Maryland vote like the North and other areas feel like the south.

One could say that equally well about ohio and pa. The fact is the overwhelming majority of md votes like a northern state.

Pretty damn bad for a guy whom, IIRC, worked in finance of some sort.

My mother explaining she was going to have a baby (my sister) and explaining the birds and bees. Either that or my third birthday and the cake with small train candles ("Three of them" I remember exclaiming) on our back porch. Both happened around the same time.

[(s)]

You don't have to be 12 to own sports gear of your favorite team.  Many adults of all ages wear jerseys of their favorite player or championship gear or just team pride.  There is nothing childish about it.

Not childish...but a big waste of money.

Why? Gotta wear a shirt or a cap, why not make it one with your team's logo?

And yes, FTR, I own a Crosby Winter Classic jersey (my pride and joy, a 40th b-day gift from my sister), more Pens t-shirts than I can count (think one is Lemieux from when he was still playing), a long-sleave jersey, a golf shirt, a scarf, PJ bottoms, slippers, and a ball cap or two. Most were gifts.

No Steelers gear, Badg?

Plenty! I just now realized I missed the "team(s) (plural) aspect of the question.

I now, FTR, also own a Blue Jackets long sleeve T (mostly a work shirt) and ball cap (got free at a game last month). But I'll be wearing my Pens regalia in full whenever they come to Nationwide next year.

Anyway, I don't know why I ventured into this thread at all.  Some AW legislator can be a jerk on twitter, and no one should listen to what he says except the people who elected him and hopefully now know better.

American liberals like to explode into all their moralistic rage--

If we're talking about the least favorite city of most Ohioans, that's easily Cleveland.

Bushie, take a lap.

Did you say nap?  I sure will.

No, go jog and then knock out 20 push ups. Every bad post you make, repeat. Hey if you insist on wasting your day away here you might as well get some exercise out of it.

Easy, Patrick. We don't want him to weigh nothing after a week.

I don't know, are DC blacks more like Northern or Southern blacks?

Wow. Only a truly HP would seriously ask that question.

I sincerely hope you were joking.

Early in the nomination Billy Long endorsed the hapless Mitt Romney, so I am no fan of him. That said, what he said is right. We do need more spending cuts, not less.

Ah, but you see, the crowd that wants to take others' money will complain.

You REALLY need to expand your horizons as to who "that crowd" really encompasses.

You don't have to be 12 to own sports gear of your favorite team.  Many adults of all ages wear jerseys of their favorite player or championship gear or just team pride.  There is nothing childish about it.

Not childish...but a big waste of money.

Why? Gotta wear a shirt or a cap, why not make it one with your team's logo?

And yes, FTR, I own a Crosby Winter Classic jersey (my pride and joy, a 40th b-day gift from my sister), more Pens t-shirts than I can count (think one is Lemieux from when he was still playing), a long-sleave jersey, a golf shirt, a scarf, PJ bottoms, slippers, and a ball cap or two. Most were gifts.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_ex_rel._Gerald_Mayo_v._Satan_and_His_Staff

That's it! I actually remembered Gerald Mayo the other day out of the blue.

It's a short fun ruling that must've been atreat for some clerk to write. Definitely worth the read, lawyer or not.

CARL HAYDEN!!

(Why not double down on crazy?)

Fwiw, everyone of the posts listed which were reported we're infracted.

Mods aren't above the rules, including me, including Gus. Period.

again, falsifying a no-planes theory is but a small subsection of the predominant alternative 9/11 narratives.

You know what? I've had it.  you and  your "predominant narratives".  all of them. Every single ing one. 9/11 is not a "narrative" concocted by some government official or whoever for whatever bullsh**t reason some crackpot conspiracy theorist thinks they had. There is no "official narrative" to be disputed. There is the truth, and then there is everything else.

Now go back to ing YouTube and ing 4chan.

Bravo! Just bravo! :-D

Are you trying to become our next Inks, Badger?

Yes.

Duly noted...

Oh come on, 5 infraction points for calling Mint an asshole (in the wake of a post which was clearly nasty and offensive)? Are you trying to become our next Inks, Badger?

Yes. Mint, deservedly, got notably more points. More to the point, I will not moderate on a two wrongs make a right philosophy.