[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

SDR: Couple of quick observations. First, I’ve played and coached a lot of football, and I will tell you that God shows up an awful lot. More games than you would believe are decided by calls (bad and good), as well as those plays that seem either impossible or unbelievable (Vinatieri ganking that kick against the Chargers). I had a coach tell me one time that football games are won by the team making less mistakes and with the refs on their side.

Second, I am believing less and less in the Patsie’s invincibility. I think Billick and Baltimore really exposed the age and durability of the NE linebacking corps when they dosed them heavily with McGahee and that running attack. Against either the Jags or the Chargers, I think NE has a problem. I think Belichick has gotten into a lot of coaches’ heads this year, and I honestly think Indy had them cold earlier this year, but blew it late in the game. I also think that San Diego has Indy’s number, and you guys match up better than you realize, especially if you can rattle Manning.

On an unrelated note, Rivers needs to grow up. That nonsense with Cutler during last night’s game was childish. I understand the AFC West rivalry (I am a Raiders fan, after all), but what was that?

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

TG: Speaking of football (trying to remain topical, doncha know), what the you-know-what is up with your Chargers? Every time I think I have this team figured out, they go in the opposite direction.

I watched last night’s game against the Broncos (an admittedly weak foe) and saw an absolutely dominating defense. The offense left something to be desired, but WR play is definitely better and LT is looking like his former scary self. I think the Jags and the Chargers might be the most dangerous teams in the AFC playoffs right now, due to their defenses (and the Jags bring the hat) and ability to run the ball.

And, by the way, Merry Christmas to you and Rustico. It has been a peach getting to know you guys.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

marion: So you will fight strenuously for your right to do what you wish with your body, but will deny my right to own a firearm?

How is that not a double standard?

And please don’t respond with the qualifier “easy” when it comes to getting a firearm. I oppose any restrictions on firearms ownership. It is a constitutional right.

“Fear the government that fears your guns”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

marion: So you will fight strenuously for your right to do what you wish with your body, but will deny my right to own a firearm?

How is that not a double standard?

And please don’t respond with the qualifier “easy” when it comes to getting a firearm. I oppose any restrictions on firearms ownership. It is a constitutional right.

“Fear the government that fears your guns”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

marion: So you will fight strenuously for your right to do what you wish with your body, but will deny my right to own a firearm?

How is that not a double standard?

And please don’t respond with the qualifier “easy” when it comes to getting a firearm. I oppose any restrictions on firearms ownership. It is a constitutional right.

“Fear the government that fears your guns”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

marion: So you will fight strenuously for your right to do what you wish with your body, but will deny my right to own a firearm?

How is that not a double standard?

And please don’t respond with the qualifier “easy” when it comes to getting a firearm. I oppose any restrictions on firearms ownership. It is a constitutional right.

“Fear the government that fears your guns”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

marion: So you will fight strenuously for your right to do what you wish with your body, but will deny my right to own a firearm?

How is that not a double standard?

And please don’t respond with the qualifier “easy” when it comes to getting a firearm. I oppose any restrictions on firearms ownership. It is a constitutional right.

“Fear the government that fears your guns”.

[Allan from Fallbrook]

rankandfile: You want to make it interesting? Pick a debatable topic and put it out there for discussion amongst the group. Pick something topical, but objective, and set some ground rules for participation.

You have some very sharp individuals that post here. I would be careful before casually throwing out that particular gauntlet (as regards your closing capabilities).

Given that we as of late have seemed to drift from the RE mainstream (discussing Ron Paul, gender roles, etc), I would pick something related to RE, but perhaps more geared towards monetary policy/monetarism, the influence of the FED and the repercussions of FED policy, etc, etc, etc. You get the drift.

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