ASK THE MIKET23 THREAD, PT. 6 Topic

kermit
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Maybe sergei is special?
3/2/2011 10:53 AM
MikeT23
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Short bus special.
3/2/2011 11:02 AM
tecwrg
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What are your thoughts on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today regarding Westboro Baptist Church and their First Amendment right of freedom of speech?
3/2/2011 1:30 PM
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Ugh.   I'm pretty solid with freedom of speech.   However, IIRC, they picketed a funeral of a dead soldier(who I assume was gay) with signs reading such things as "God hates fags".   That crosses the lines of common decency.    The Court pretty much had to uphold their rights as they violated no law known to me. That said, they are bad people.  Crap like that is one of the reasons I don't subscribe to any particular organized religion.   I'm sure they felt God was on their side when, in my world, no Supreme Being can support such actions.   They're probably lucky that no one shoved a sign up their *** after the funeral.

3/2/2011 1:47 PM
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Does God hate fags?   Or is he okay with them as long as they don't hit on Him?
3/2/2011 2:04 PM
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Posted by MikeT23 on 3/2/2011 1:47:00 PM (view original):

Ugh.   I'm pretty solid with freedom of speech.   However, IIRC, they picketed a funeral of a dead soldier(who I assume was gay) with signs reading such things as "God hates fags".   That crosses the lines of common decency.    The Court pretty much had to uphold their rights as they violated no law known to me. That said, they are bad people.  Crap like that is one of the reasons I don't subscribe to any particular organized religion.   I'm sure they felt God was on their side when, in my world, no Supreme Being can support such actions.   They're probably lucky that no one shoved a sign up their *** after the funeral.

Would it surprise you to learn that said "Church" pickets the funerals of fallen soldiers who are not (or at least not known to be) homosexual, using some convoluted logic that our soldiers are dying in Iraq and Afghanistan because "God" is punishing us as a country for tolerating homosexuals?
3/2/2011 2:10 PM
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I guess it depends on how much you believe the Bible.  The Bible was written by men.  Men have agendas.   I was watching something the other day that said the church invented hell to scare people into following their religions.   I think the concept of being the evilest MF on the face of the earth but going to heaven by "accepting Jesus" on your death bed is ridiculous.  But that's pretty much accepted as "the way it works".    So I think people invent whatever belief they want/need to get them thru the day.  Short answer:  In my mind, God does not hate fags.  Probably not even if they make a pass at Him.

No, that would not surprise me.   Please refer to the part where I don't subscribe to any particular religion.
3/2/2011 2:29 PM
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Would you subscribe to the religion of deathinahole, whereas everyone must misread something at least 5 times a day in reverence to their supreme leader?
3/2/2011 2:35 PM
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On a scale of Chesty Puller to Lance Bass/Ricky Martin/Clay Aiken/etc... how gay would you guess Fred Phelps (head of the Westboro Baptist Church) is?
3/2/2011 2:36 PM
MikeT23
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I think I'd pass.

I'd put him in Jim Naborshood.
3/2/2011 2:58 PM
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If you don't subscribe to any organized religion, does that mean you subscribe to a disorganized religion?
3/2/2011 6:31 PM
MikeT23
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The religion of Mike.  I wouldn't call it disorganized. There is a Higher Power.  Religion is one of the few things I won't insist I'm right about.   The Christians think the Muslims are batshit crazy and the Muslims think the Buddhists are clueless and 'round and 'round we go.   
3/2/2011 6:47 PM
MikeT23
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That is not a question, Bible thumper.
3/2/2011 7:07 PM
tecwrg
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About to start the playoffs in John Kruk (I've got a first round bye).  Setting my playoff roster.

I've got to choose between Junior Martin and Woodie Elliott for the DH spot.  They are almost the same player.  My gut tells me that Martin has better ratings.  But Elliott has been more productive in around 1/3 of the of plate appearances this season as a mid-season pickup after Martin got injured.

Who would you choose to put on the roster, and why?
3/3/2011 1:20 PM (edited)
MikeT23
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Wow.   I'd really wish I had a better DH option.  The eye is the real difference.   Extending pitch counts are less of a factor in the playoffs but I still think I'd go with Martin.  If it's a roster choice, I'd check three things(assuming you already know what you need to know about your team):   1.  My opponents control.  If they're a bit weak, I go with Martin.    2.  The handedness of the pitchers I expect to face.   If they're mostly RH, I'd probably go with Elliott assuming 3. They aren't overly adept at preventing the homer.   
3/3/2011 1:27 PM
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