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Yeah, this will really help the "working together" thing.  I'm never a fan of arbitrary moves.  This isn't a monarchy.  I'm actually not opposed to what is being proposed but I am opposed to how it is being pushed through.

My problem is that this is that many more social services that will be doled out.  Not to mention absolutely zero ramifications for breaking the law while all the folks trying to do so legally still wait.
 
Beyond stupid and unfair.

It doesn't really matter who the president was.  What this shows is that whenever you give the government an inch, they are going to eventually take a mile.  That is why whenever we willingly hand over any personal freedoms to be "safer" we are only shooting ourselves in the foot and coming that much closer to the facist govenment we will end up deserving.

Thieves.  Common thieves.
 
 
With badges.  We make fun of third world law enforcement but is ours any less corrupt these days?

On a serious note, the president could still make a big difference if he were to become a president who was concerned about personal freedoms.  Order his new AG to stop fighting in court for wireless searches.  Order the FBI chief to do the same.  Be the head person and voice to demiliterize the police and to stop civil forfeitures in their tracks.  Stop the actions of recidivism, close Gitmo for good and stop executing U.S. citizens without a trial.
 
That would be a good start.

Hey Chuck and board:
 
How about naming the annual spring fanfest the "Mike Sword Memorial Annual Squintfest"?
 
You could raise money for cancer research.

This is a big loss, first for his loved ones.  Then for all of us at AW and all Angel fans.  This is so sad.  RIP Mike.
 
I seriously propose to rename Spring Fanfest the Annual Percy Squint Memorial AW Fanfest with proceeds going to cancer research.

I will never see this POS movie.  Hollywood hasn't come up with a real idea since they allowed Red Sox and Yankee fans to start working for them!!!!!

meh.  there are no real difference makers in this F/A class and even if there were, I would not be in favor of signing them simply due to the team's track record.  I would certainly like us to upgrade 3B but I just don't see that happening.

One would have to wonder why he didn't do this a few weeks ago.  Might have made a difference for a few of the closer races.

Hey Chuck and board:
 
How about naming the annual spring fanfest the "Mike Sword Memorial Annual Squintfest"?
 
You could raise money for cancer research.

Isn't "dirty euros" redundant?

Hey Chuck and board:
 
How about naming the annual spring fanfest the "Mike Sword Memorial Annual Squintfest"?
 
You could raise money for cancer research.

Isn't "dirty euros" redundant?

i will never see this recycled POS. hollywood hasn't had a fresh idea since steve mcqueen climbed in his mustang to chase scum-sucking evil yankee fans who robbed banks in san fransisco. 

I will never see this POS movie.  Hollywood hasn't come up with a real idea since they allowed Red Sox and Yankee fans to start working for them!!!!!

I will never see this POS movie.  Hollywood hasn't come up with a real idea since they allowed Red Sox and Yankee fans to start working for them!!!!!

Today has been a struggle for me. It's hard to believe that I will no longer be able to pick up the phone and call Mike. He was a good friend, and anyone that knows me knows, those words don't come lightly.
 
Thank you all for the kind words about Mike.
 
I'm just thankful that he was able to get many kind words and support from this place before he passed so that he knew as he ventured into the great unknown how truly loved and appreciated he was.
 
To say that he will be missed would be a great understatement of Epic proportion.
 
I was there the first time he was introduced to Angelswin.com in spring training years ago by a couple that sat next to us at the game. Who knew at the time that it would turn out to be a pivitol moment in his life as he found a group of people with just as much passion for the Angels as he had.
 
Thank you, Angelswin, for bringing joy into the life of a man that I am proud to be able to call a true friend.
 
Thank you.

This is a big loss, first for his loved ones.  Then for all of us at AW and all Angel fans.  This is so sad.  RIP Mike.
 
I seriously propose to rename Spring Fanfest the Annual Percy Squint Memorial AW Fanfest with proceeds going to cancer research.

This is a big loss, first for his loved ones.  Then for all of us at AW and all Angel fans.  This is so sad.  RIP Mike.
 
I seriously propose to rename Spring Fanfest the Annual Percy Squint Memorial AW Fanfest with proceeds going to cancer research.

This is a big loss, first for his loved ones.  Then for all of us at AW and all Angel fans.  This is so sad.  RIP Mike.
 
I seriously propose to rename Spring Fanfest the Annual Percy Squint Memorial AW Fanfest with proceeds going to cancer research.

I was able to sit down and have lunch with Mike during Halloween weekend.  My gf and I brought him Spaghetti w/ red sauce from BJ's Restaurant.  It didn't sit well with me to see Mike bald and thin, I wanted to hit cancer over the head repeatedly with a bat.  When I arrived I could see him sitting on the front room recliner playing online poker on his phone.  I've played poker with Mike at a few home games, even at a few AW events. He genuinely loves the game. His dry humor is memorable, honest, and always appreciated by me at the table and at social functions.  As we began eating at the dinner table, I was happy to see he had not lost his appetite.  His conversing skills were still in form, the good ol' Percy with a few painful coughs mixed in from the stupid pos cancer.  He told me a story that I've heard before, but It had been a while and I love to hear refreshers.  
 
He was at the Bellagio back before poker's black friday.  There were big named pros sitting in Bobby's Room (A private glass room in the Bellagio set aside for the big game) playing their normal variety of games. He spotted Gus Hansen in the game, who was a decorated backgammon champion.  Mike (being a backgammon enthusiast himself) walks over and asked the host if he knew where to find backgammon games out here in Vegas.  The host then says, "Gus is big on backgammon, I'm sure I could ask and he'll start a game for you.  I'm thinking he'll play $25k a point"  Mike then replies, "Hmm, $25k... Why doesn't Gus stop being such a tight ass and play me for $100k a point" (*Im sure this was executed with the Percy stare of seriousness)  The host replies while reaching for his phone, "Heh... I'll text him, I'm sure he'll accommodate you."  Mike then stops the host as he's about to type "I'm just kiding, sorry, but thanks"          Mike told this story with a big smile.  He capped it by saying it was the time he almost played Gus for grips of money at backgammon (a fanboys dream) 
 
Mike tells this story much better than I wrote it, I hope I did it justice, Mike.
 
By this point Mike is nearly done with his full serving of spaghetti, while pinpointing that BJ's is great, but they need to work on their garlic bread. "This bread is crunchy as F  and no one needs to eat croutons with a meal, Derek"  He then lights up and offers us desert, Breyers Mint Chocolate Chip Ice Cream.  He told us it was his favorite and after trying it, I can see why. It was absolutely delicious, thanks again Mike. 
 
Throughout the visit there were some emotional points, which I would rather keep between us. Cancer is a POS.
 
We say our good byes.  After a long hug, we make plans to see each other at spring training.  Mike PercySquint Sword still remained confident, positive and strong despite his fear and pain. 
 
I love you, Mike and it was an honor to have shared moments of life with you. 

This is a big loss, first for his loved ones.  Then for all of us at AW and all Angel fans.  This is so sad.  RIP Mike.
 
I seriously propose to rename Spring Fanfest the Annual Percy Squint Memorial AW Fanfest with proceeds going to cancer research.

This is a big loss, first for his loved ones.  Then for all of us at AW and all Angel fans.  This is so sad.  RIP Mike.
 
I seriously propose to rename Spring Fanfest the Annual Percy Squint Memorial AW Fanfest with proceeds going to cancer research.

You are correct, I know nothing about you.  It is why I paid attention to call the comment racist and not you Phil.  You can see the difference, can't you?