SluSignGuy

With the problems that Tonka had of contacting me, it prompted a little investigation. After which I realized that I forgot a / in telling how to send mail. So, in a sentence: The e-mail feature of the board used to be broken, but now it is working. Sorry 'bout that guys! Steve

I disagree, Brad had a very unique system for the Arizona game. When we shot, we RAN right back to D. That may have tricked up the Wildcats some. Steve

I dunno, Condoleza was the only person to go to Iraq with him. That has got me thinking. But who knows, why mess up something that already won once. Steve

If that is the case, Graham is the better choice, but Edwards is VERY VERY VERY APPEALING. Steve

I am honestly Torn. Graham = Florida, That is a lot of Votes and VERY Symbolic. But Edwards is very tempting because of his speaking ability and his charisma. I honestly am unsure of which I would take for VP. I wish I was more knowledgible of past influences that VPs had on Races. Some people say they have a big influence (if so, Edwards). If they just deliver their state (if so, I'll take Graham). But I am still on the fence on that one. Steve

I would have to disagree on the great importance of the South. Carter - Didn't win because he was Southern, he won because he wasn't Washington. After the Nixon era of lack of trust in politics, followed by the Ford Pardon, people were not too trusting of Washington insiders. Hence Carter, no Washington Experience, yet alone much experience at all (If I recall correctly he went straight from State House or Senate to Governor). Clinton - Cold War was over, it was now time to focus on Domestic Policy, and that was the message that he delivered. Admitedly the "Southern Charm" helped them some, but I think it is fair to refer to Al Gore. He may have lost, but if he would have gotten at least his home state (or Florida), he would have won. Now Mass. would go for the Dems no matter what, but it was close, and if anyone argues for Gore's Southern Charm, it is a little ridiculous. But I think Gore Proves the South isn't a MUST for the election. 9/11 Changed the scope of politics. Foreign Policy is something that Bush can Stump on to death (Hmmm, wonder why the Republicans are holding their convention with the backdrop of 9/11???) So who can challenge Bush on Foreign Policy. Lieberman - Bush Lite, he will never get the nomination Dean - Very Anti War, but the "Anger" thing is painted on him too much. He would be a respectable candidate if he didn't give so many absolutes (taxes & Iraq). Edwards - 1 Term Senator from NC that has never touched FP, whether in Combat or Committees. But his favorables in NC are even low. Clarke - Okay, he has Kerry beat in Foreign Policy. Kerry - Vietnam Vet. & on the Foreign Relations Committee. Now Foreign Policy obviously isn't everything, but it is something. But so is Domestic Policy. For the sake of being brief, I am limiting it to Edwards, Clarke, and Kerry. (Dean's campaign is in trouble, he spent $40 million in Iowa and NH and STILL lost both). Clarke - Has no Domestic Policy Experience. NONE. And his tax plan is ridiculous IMO, No taxes for $50,000 or lower income? Yeah that will pass the House and Senate. Edwards - This is where inexperience comes in, he is a Trial Lawyer, 1 term Senator. In the NH Debate he was tripped up twice, once on Gay Marriage and once on Islam (admitedly that question was unfair). He can play the "outsider of Washington card" like Carter, but this is not 1976. I will admit he is a 10 times better speaker than Kerry, but I do not want him going up 1 on 1 with Bush. Kerry- Has 20 years experience in the Senate. He knows the issues in and out. He is Pro-Small Business. Takes a safe stance for Gay Marriage (Civil Unions, not Marriage). And while he can be painted as Washingtonian by Dean, Clarke, and Edwards, Bush cannot do that (President cannot play the fresh face card for obvious reasons). Kerry's Experience in both Domestic and FP makes him the best Candidate. Would I kill for him to have the looks and speaking ability of Edwards? Yes, but I do not trust Edwards going 1 on 1 with Bush b/c he is inexperience. He is an incredible debater, but he has nothing to back him up. And the nation doesn't want someone in there without the know how to protect the nation in this so called War on Terror. Do I have great respect for Edwards? Yes. Would I support him if he beats Kerry? In a Heartbeat (he is my #2 choice). But do I think he has a better shot to beat Bush than Kerry? Not really. And every democrat will say, the important thing is to get that man out of the White House. Steve

I was at the Xavier game. We destroyed them inside. And they could not hit the 3. (That Rally was Sunday) Edwards lacks the experience the Dems need. He has the Charisma, but no experience. Steve

...GW beat Xavier.. Steve

Look to the Right of Kerry's head (this is from the NYTimes web site) http://www.billikens.com/images/random/nytimes.jpg Steve

I won't be able to mail it today b/c I have a class that goes until the Post office closes. So I will mail it tomorrow. Once again, sorry about this hassle, I just never got the e-mails. E-Mail me at [email protected] OR [email protected] Steve

Tonka- For some reason I never recieved it, sorry about all of this. Sometimes the e-mail feature on this board is a little iffy, so that could be the reason. I am sorry for the inconvience. If you can e-mail me @ [email protected] (don't use the board, use your e-mail address). ASAP, I will try to get it out to you today. I am very sorry for this inconvience, Steve

Tonka, I still need your address for the shirt. Sorry that it hasn't gotten to you, but I never got an address. Shempie, I will mail yours tomorrow (Hopefuly I can do the same with Tonka's). And just proof that I was gone... http://www.billikens.com/images/random/kerrysteve.jpg Hey, I was wearing a Billiken hat at least!!! Steve BTW for newer users, I have been a Dem for years, and I have received ribbings for it, so I just like to give people material

What is your address, I don't think I ever got it. Steve

Everyone- I will be out of town Friday through Sunday, so behave yourselves . But just to let you know where I am going... I think this will help you out: http://gallery.johnkerry.com/albums/album131/aaa.jpg I suffered a while during the Deanite phase. But John Kerry (Who I started supporting in 2002) Pulled Through!!!! Steve

There has never been a year that my family has bought the package. Scalpers are always there, and maybe the only ticket you need to buy is if we are First Round First Session. I am probably the more typical fan, only wanting to see the Billikens, and I have never had a problem finding a scalper in my 4 years of attending. Steve

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The Tournament is a giant variable. Remember last year, after the first round of the C-USA's we dropped a good 10 spots in the RPI. That could easily happen again, but we could easily go up. We just probably should become big Marquette, Charlotte, and Depaul fans in the C-USA tourney. We need everything we can get. Steve

I'll do my best to get it out ASAP. But I definitely cannot mail it today, maybe tomorrow (Sorry, my scheduele is a little tight today and tomorrow). Steve

I never got your address. You may of sent it to me in the mail, but I forgot to bring it to school. I have the shirt with me, but e-mail me your address and I will get the shirt out by Thursday. Sorry, my fault on this one, Steve

Iggy is actually going by his preseason picks alone, and probably is reaping the benefits for it. I am personally following my heart too much. I am tanking in the pick-em. Steve

It okay if I join you for the ride? it is not definite by any means (sorry to be indecisive) but I should DEFINITELY know by Mid Febuary, and I will be more than happy to split costs. But what I may do is drive there with you, then go home (Stl) with maybe my aunt or something, because my SB starts the next week. Thanks, Steve

Taj- Are you planning on going to the Tourney this year? I am considering it. I would pray for a first round bye though (Wednesday I have a midterm, but Thursday on I am good). Steve

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85 = UNLV -- Spoonball 86 = SLU 87 = GW Just found it a little funny, it goes Spoon, Brad, SignGuy Steve

Hey, all I do is the the somewhat technical stuff now. You guys pay for it. So you should be thanking the donors. Steve