Comments by 2cool4tools

Written on It's now official: UE, USI to play men's basketball exhibition on Oct. 27 | POLL:

in response to reasonrl:

Let me be the first UE season ticket holder to say that scheduling this game is a bad idea. It is about as bad as having a banker as the athletic director. I pay my money to be a season ticket holder. Marty had kids that go to class both semesters. USI has a history of 1 semester players. I do like Coach Watson, SIU should have hired him. Let them play Campbellsville College.

USI doesn't have a history of "one semester players" - they have a history of giving second chances to young men (and women) who made often one bad choice or had a tough time making the grades at D1 schools. I am not sure how that makes USI look bad in any way. No one would ever say USI is superior to UE academically (though that gap is closing as well).

USI will eventually make the jump to D1 and when they do they should have no problem handling UE on the court - once they have the same scholarships and more evenly match funds.

Written on Smoking ban leaves members of private clubs fuming:

in response to hoosier812:

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I agree. I am actually a member of a couple of these organizations, and I for one am happy to see the smoking ban go into effect. I know some want to see this as a freedom issue, but it is public health nuisance. Playing the "how can we take this right away from those who fought for this country" card is WEAK. This is just trying to play on emotions, as they (myself included) fought for the liberties of all Americans, incuding those who wish to live in a healthy environment. Times are changing, and the health of those who want to be smoke free should be put ahead of those polluting public spaces. I for one will now likely attend more meetings and have dinner and drinks at post 1114 from time to time now that I can go and actually breath. I think doing so will actually help bring in a lot of younger vets and members to these organizations, who prefer to be in a non-smoking setting.

Written on Aces' Ryan named to MVC preseason first team:

in response to Crayon:

Dont be surprised win UE wins the Valley this year and Ryan is a All-American. Marty will be rewarded for turning it around with National Coach of the Year honors. This will set it all up for the Final Four run in 13. Go Aces!

Really?? Drinking heavily of that pitcher of purple kool aid?? I have a hard time thinking this team will be that competetive. I think 5th place would be what folks expect, anything higher would be exceeding expectations. They could potentially be one of those teams that surprise in the conference tourney though to get the autobid to the dance. Colt Ryan is a good player, but All American? He plays in too small of a conference and market in a state with about 10 other programs that get more attention. I would temper those expectations if I were you.

Written on TIM ETHRIDGE COLUMN: IU football team's defense will be a key:

As close as IU was last year one would think some minor tweaking and adjustments this year would get them on a winning track. but, they did lose some big guns in Chappell and Doss.

Written on Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America':

Obama will likely be re-elected in 2012 for the same reason Bush was in 2004 - lack of a formidable challenger. I really do wish one Mitch had jumped into the race, I think he may have been the one to do it.

Written on Romney: 'Barack Obama has failed America':

Not a fan of Obama but not a fan of Romney either. Anyone willing to affilate with a church (LDS) that things the a new revelation as found here in the US (but has since been misplaced), and has factions that promote polygamy has questionable judgement in my book.

Between Warren Jeffs Romney, Dead Pan Pawlenty, Prime Time Palin, Naughty Newt Gingrich, and Tea Bagger Bachmann, we have one heck of a slate for the GOP (sarcasm intended).

Written on UPDATE: Judge denies Planned Parenthood's effort to block new law:

in response to joshua1three:

I think it is ridiculous what they are doing to Planned Parenthood. They provide much needed services to low income women and families. Many of which cannot afford to get the services that they offer elsewhere.

According to wikipedia, Planned Parenthood is the nation's leading sexual and reproductive health care advocate and provider.[29] According to its 2008-2009 annual report and fact sheet, contraception constituted 35% of total services, STI/STD testing and treatment constituted 34%, cancer testing and screening constituted 17%; abortion services constituted 3%; other women's health procedures, including pregnancy, prenatal, midlife, and infertility, were 11%. Those percentages include prenatal services to 7,021 clients and 977 adoption referrals to other agencies.[30][31][32][33][34] The organization also said its doctors and nurses annually conduct 1 million screenings for cervical cancer, 830,000 breast exams and some 4 million tests and treatments for sexually transmitted diseases.

As opposed to the government saying that they will not provide financial support for abortions (including states where it is legal) they are cutting off all funding. It's ludicrous to me.

What is ludicrous is PP putting up such a hard fight to keep fighting this so hard forjust 3% of all services!

But lets face it... if Planned Parenthood ceased all abortion services immediately, funding would be restored in a heartbeat. There would then be no conflict of using federal funding for abortions, and the issue would be moot. The numbers you give do not lie - there are some services provided by PP that are indeed needed. At the heart of this is the fact that PP is more interested in providing abortions than health services! It's like Tony Soprano's "waste management" business - a front.


in response to Lca1443:

Yeah it will save us pennies now, and cost us a ton more down the road.

I agree with Lca1443. Bottom line is preventing abortions is more impertant than savings pennies now or later. That is what is at the heart of the PP debate - not a few million wasted dollars. Let's not lose sight of that.

Written on Bill restores cuts directed at Planned Parenthood:

in response to public:

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Agreed, public. I'd much rather be called a "holier than thou wacko" than "baby killer" any day.

Written on Bill restores cuts directed at Planned Parenthood:

in response to lipservice:

Thank you, Vaneta Becker, for understanding this bill is about more than abortion, that it will also limit healthcare to thousands of Hoosier women from a trusted medical provider.

And yes, Senator Miller, your stance helps "women understand their options." The women in Afghanistan also understand THEIR options under the rule of the Taliban.

If this was indeed about more than abortion and Planned Parenthood wanting to provide "healthcare to Hoosier women" they would cease their abortion practices to be able to take the 3 million from the state. The problem is that PPs other health services, which are no doubt a necessity and beneficial, are the sideshow for their overall goal of providing abortions.

Your argument that those wanting to protect human life is somehow repressive and on par with the Taliban is laughable. If protecting the rights of an unborn make them radicals in your eyes, that is sad indeed.

What about the fact that, while indeed legal (slavery was once legal as well) millions of unborn children are aborted? Could we not compare this to the genocide in the Sudan, Balkans, the Holocaust? At a clip of 4k abortions per day in this country I would think my comparison more accurate.

Written on Tornatta, Davis battling for post-Weinzapfel party leadership | POLL:

in response to TruGrit:

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You a big fine woman won't you Bach that thing up....

Written on Woman robbed at gunpoint after leaving East Side Walgreens:

in response to luckyace:

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YEah - Because the guy needed money for gas....

Written on Explosion, fire at Evansville home could be meth-related:

Kids and their fireworks, no doubt... SMR

Written on U.S. planning to pull its attack planes out of air campaign in Libya:

Something tells me this is more about the fact that the White House was looking into who the rebels were, and found that many, including some of the leadership, are known extremists and Al Qaeda. Slowing down the process would allow the US to make an impact on the ground and establish releationships with leaders in Libya who aren't seeking to establish an Islamic regime...

Also, I am all for letting the other countries of the coalition step up and fill the role the US is playing. Our military is spread paper thin, and putting too many resources in Libya (and pulling from other areas) could jeopardize other areas, when NATO allies can handle what the US is doing in Libya.

Written on USI University Center East ready to open | PHOTOS, VIDEO:

in response to hellochildren:

This world is so backward when our EDUCATORS FOCAL POINT is a TOWER, or a round-a-bout instead of the students.

...well we just gotta have a tower. You can't teach math without a tower.

In other "unrelated" stories

College tuition rising more than twice as fast as inflation.

Students leaving college buried in loan debt. Can't get jobs.

State colleges STILL won't transfer all credits to other state colleges.

State cutting higher ed building budgets in economic downturn. Higher ed says they have to raise tuition to make up the shorfall because "we gotta have our towers, fountains, round-a-bouts and theaters.

USI is growing, and when you grow you need more space, pure and simple.

The funds used for the building, roundabout, etc weren't from the same pot as the tuition, which goes to pay for the day to day operations, not building projects and improvements. These are funded separately by the state, and have no impact whatsoever on tuition. Anyone who really cares to be informed and about the education of our children would know that fact. If you have an axe to grind take it up with the State of Indiana... but be careful, because funding that could be going to USI and Evansville could end up in Terre Haute, Bloomington, Muncie, or West Lafayette.

Written on Student gets apology after told to alter singing of National Anthem | VIDEO, POLL:

This was nothing compared to the torch job Adam Lambert did with Johnny Cash's Ring of Fire.

Written on Baby born at Evansville McDonald's healthy, doing well | VIDEO:

Anyone else think it's a bad idea to feed a one year old a Happy Meal for their first birthday??

Written on Fred Glass has his finger on IU fans' collective pulse | TIM ETHRIDGE:

Definite kudos to Fred Glass for making the Lynch decision quickly and taking the reins on the hire of the new coach. This will be his first big hire and I feel pretty confident in his ability - especially with the expanded budget - to bring in a high level coach. I like Hoke, he's done great things at Ball State and San Diego State. I would think a 1M contact would get Hoke to Bloomington, considering the facilities and his Indiana ties.

ColtsRock and uabmike... Back in the day before we found out Sampson was a cheater (for the second time) we were all fans of Sampson. He brought in talented recruits, and he was having success. We had a couple of great teams under him, and we (IU fans) supported the team and his recruiting efforts at the time. As a fan I am embarrassed to to say I rooted for him - but at the time we had no idea what he was doing, and didn't knock him for it - and you should be mindful of that when calling Tim out for his man-love for Sampson, because we all fell for it then, but despise the man now.

Written on Kid Rock coming to Roberts Stadium March 1:

in response to jbeard21:

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Attention Wal-Mart shoppers -

Kid Rock is a joke, people. Let me break this down for you. He's from Detroit trailer park. He wants to be considered a serious artist, but he jumps genres and parades around dressed as a pimp singing rap, rock, and country... total rip off of other artists, not orginal at all. He hangs with Hank Jr to get some sort of street cred in the country crowd, and then puts out more rock/rap crap. He's not a diverse musician - he's a shifty womanizing drunk.

Also, if you take your kids to a KR concert you are a bad parent. He objectifies women, glorifies drinking and drug use, and promotes violence.


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Written on Hoosiers trying to turn page on defensive debacle:

Fire Bill Lynch, IU. Fred Glass has given this guy plenty of opportunity to turn the program around and he has failed to do so. Hoeppner was on the right track, but Lynch has been a bust and has NEVER been a winner at the major collegiate level. IU needs to turn the page and ditch the Lynch.

IU is a proud school and has had huge success athletically (basketball, soccer) even though football has never been it's forte. This kind of bad PR is bad for recruiting all other sports. I am just glad Zeller committed BEFORE the IU/Wisconsin game.

Written on USI becomes tobacco-free in July 2011:

in response to Still_Bird:

When I attended USI (then known as ISUE) in the mid-1970's, there was a smoking section in every large lecture hall and most class rooms. The University even supplied the ashtrays!

We also drove cars that got 8 miles to the gallon, deodorant was considered a luxury, and Kentucky just realized they were a state... times have changed!

Written on Evansville police: Boyfriend poured scalding water on toddler:

in response to ldean9760:

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Hankins there is a special little room in hell for you buddy.

Written on USI considers tobacco-free campus:

I have no problem with USI doing this. It is a public health issue, a sanitation and litter issue, and I think it very responsible of USI to take these steps. When on campus during the day - especially at peak times - you cannot avoid the smoke. They are around the buildings and on the congested sidewalks.

And, I understand that smokers have rights, but non-smokers do as well. Arguing that smokers should be able to smoke when and where they want is like saying the idiots who blare their bass blaster stereos should able to do that when and where they want. Well they can't because it is disruptive and a nuisance... just like second hand smoke.

USI has a beautiful campus, and hopefully this will be a step towards making it more enjoyable for everyone.

Written on State police: Woman embezzled $250,000 from church:

in response to Cletusridge:

Check your math Jeff. It would average about $250 per check, not $2,500!


*This message paid for by JEFF DAY FOR AUDITOR

Written on Police: Pike County, Ind., father arrested after young girls found living in squalor:

in response to CW06:

Bighitter - brace yourself for a lot of flack. Your phrasing is awful, but I can almost - but not quite - see your point.

...because killing someone before they are born is better than bringing them into this world at all, and giving them a fighting chance to survive a crappy childhood. Brilliant.

People abuse the system, abuse their children, abuse their own bodies with drugs etc. This costs the rest of us a lot of grief, time, and money... but, none of those are more important than the life of another human being. I'm just saying.


in response to hiway2:

Why oh why do people have children if they don't want them, love them, protect them, provide quality living for them!!! God Bless the children!

Children of lousy parents can go on to do great things despite the numb skull parents who bring them into this world. God is has a sense of humor like that.

Written on IU student cites intent to file suit against Evansville, police | POLL:

Why is the fact that he's an IU student even relative??? I fail to see the importance of that in this story at all.

Written on Evansville could see record high today and Friday:

in response to dabears:

WHY, Al Gore, WHY! Why must you do this to us?

I know. Al Gore's invention of the internet AND global warming will be the end of mankind - mark my words.


Written on Cubs manager Piniella retiring after season:

Anyone know the difference between a cactus and Wrigley Field??

Written on LeBron James makes his pick: He's going to Miami | POLL:

I am baffled that ESPN is doing a 3 hr Sportscenter special called "The Decision" leading up to the big announcement. It seems to me that, while LeBron and ESPN are donating all ad revenue to the Boy and Girls Club, LeBron is a a bit caught up in his own hype. YES... he is an excellent basketball player. But, he is still young and has a lot to prove to be at the level of MJ, Magic, Bird, or Kobe. On that note, I think joining Bosh and D Wade in Miami makes a lot of sense. ESPN is now saying he's headed to Miami, so maybe the big announcement will be a big ol' letdown.

Written on Otters display some new spark:

I guess Evan the Otter was unavailable to manage... I guess you take what you can get.

Written on Indiana State expecting big enrollment increase :

in response to usisucks:

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This is about funding, folks. ISU had to lay off people within the past year because of mismanagement of funds, and the only way to increase funding is to increase graduates. They cannot do that by maintaining the status quo of the same size freshman classes every year.

As far as USI/ISU's prestige, like you said - ISU has been around for a 150 years. They SHOULD have more name recognition and prestige! The fact that USI has advanced as quickly as it has in 25 years must scare the bejesus out of ISU. That coupled with the funding issues are at play here. It will be interesting to see where USI is in 25 years.

Written on Teen rescued after being stranded on river bank:

Kentuckians... just a little "different".

Written on Evansville motorcyclist dies in early-morning wreck:

in response to browning01:

A man lost his life this morning who is a dear friend of ours. Your insensitivity to the family by arguing over a helmet law is outrages. Donnie is a wonderful Father, Husband, Son and Friend and he will be greatly missed. If you want to have any further debates on helmets or anything else pertaining to this matter take it off of here and do it somewhere else so that the family doesn't have to see, thank you. Pam, Graham, Ethan, and Viv we love you all and if you need anything please let us know. You are in our prayers. We will always love and miss you Donnie. Give Brant a big hug for us on the other side.
-Kori Beth-

I agree... this guy lost his life. Regardless of whether he was wearing a helmet of not, he and his family deserve some respect. The comments on this and the Haley Green story are missing the point. Two individuals lost their lives. Senseless? Maybe. But who are we to judge their actions when we don't know them. They deserve a little respect, folks. Easy to criticize when it's not your son, daughter, or friend who is being doubted and drug through the mud - with no ability to respond.

Written on White House summons US general to explain himself :

Regardless of whether he agrees with the President or not, he is sworn to obey him.


When I was in the military I often disagreed with the politics or actions of Bill Clinton. BUT, I still respected him as the President, would have followed his orders as requested, and would never have publicly questioned him.

The General needed to address these concerns in a professional manner. The President is literally a a phone call away. Very unprofessional, and this could be considered conduct unbecoming of an officer (Article 133 of the UCMJ). His actions may damage moral and hurt the troops in the long run.

And before you flame me here, let it be known that I do not agree with much of Obama's policy. BUT, I do still respect him as as the president, more than I can say for the General.

Written on Signature School cracks Newsweek's top 10:

Yeah, but I hear their football team is AWFUL!


Written on Jehovah's Witnesses convention to fill Roberts stadium twice :

in response to NoMoDoh:

This type of use of Roberts Stadium shows there is no reason to destroy it. How many ball games would it take to bring 11,000 people to Evansville, twice? Should we multiply that number by the number of days they stay here to figure the cash flow, compared to a baseball tournament?

Many groups are not going to pay the higher rent on the downtown arena. Many are not going to be large enough to utilize it. There needs to be an alternative venue to the downtown arena. The Centre and Victory are too small for many and the parking fiasco, if all are being utilized at the same time, is a nightmare to consider.

Yes, I have read della's comments regarding the expanded seating and wonderful new rigging capacity. I look forward to seeing pictures in this paper of her swinging from I-beam to I-beam in ecstacy.

The only illustrations of the inside of the arena were of the skybox hospitality area, spaces commoners will never use.

No one mentioned that the Jehovah Witnesses clean the stadium before and after their meetings, letting the local crew sit on their hands and behinds while they are here.

It would be a shame to lose them to Owensboro or Louisville.

The city is basically done updating or fixing anything at Roberts. Not the elevators, flooring, rust, stains... not even changing the light bulbs in the overhead. I would be surprised if they are doing much in the way of cleaning either, based on what I saw the last time I was there. So, it may be good that the J-Dubs are giving it a good cleaning!

Written on Evansville man arrested in baseball bat attack:

in response to coonpaws:

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Hey now, I was just trying to funny. Everyone knows that the Tea Partiers are a very rational and fun loving bunch. I apologize if I offended anyone with my broad generalization associating a bat weilding maniac to this peaceful and misunderstood group.

Written on Evansville man arrested in baseball bat attack:

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Written on Obama: Tea Party features 'core group' against him :

in response to andyandbarneyatmayberry:

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Wow... worst spelling by a Yale attendee... ever.


in response to biloxipat1#190232:

As Samuel Adams' Tea Party was? Oh, I forgot, all you Obama-ites never studied history.

Biloxipat, so are you advocating the destruction of private property? Because if you indeed feel that the current Teabagger Party is in anyway similar to the original, you are. They would be considered a terrorist group by today's standards! Of course that was a rhetorical question.

And, don't get me wrong - I'm a conservative independent. I think Obama has made some bad calls. But, some good ones have been made as well. I want to see who the GOP gets to run against Obama before making a decision for 2012.

I think folks like yourself, Palin, and the rest of the folks that hijacked the "Tea Party" moniker give true conservatism a bad name.

Written on Hoosiers lose two basketball recruits:

Carlino wasn't all that, and like maskman said they never had Abraham in the bag. He (like lots of recruits) made an official visit last week to IU. And from what I hear he really liked IU, but his uncle basically begged him to go to Georgetown.

These two would have been role players at IU anyways, maybe cracking the line-up as juniors or seniors. I'm not terribly upset by it, it actually opens the door for Crean to target some other more prime recruits that are still on the board.

Written on Indiana State cutting part-time teacher funding:

in response to radioriot#161981:

Heaven forbid a professor teaching his own class?? I'm shocked. When I was there 30 years ago, the TA's taught all the classes. I was unaware that it had changed. I bet most professors aren't sure where the classrooms are, their out doing research.

ISU is a research university the same way that a casino is a math institute. They both cost lots of money and you hope to break even some day.

Part time instructors aren't TAs. They are actual qualified instructors, just not on a tenure track or benefits eligible. Usually these are folks working in the field (nursing, social work, business, law) who take on teaching a few classes to supplement their income. Sad to see the cuts, but a lesson to all institutions that you got to be careful with how you spend you money - especially the stimulus funds!

Written on At least 160 Cardinals games on TV this season:

in response to Redsfan66:

I agree that not everyone in Evansville is a Cards fan. I would love to have equal coverage on other teams. There are just as many Cubs and Reds fans as Cards.

Geographically speaking St. Louis is the closest MLB team to Evansville. St. Louis is 130 miles as the crow flies, and Cincy is 180 miles. And, you are way off that there are as many Reds and Cubs fans in Evansville. I would wager that there are more Cards fans in Evansville than Cubs and Reds fans COMBINED. Sure, there are pockets of Cubs and Reds fans here and there, but this is still Cardinals Country.

So... the C&P are just reporting to their main constituency. Stop complaining... IT'S ALMOST BASEBALL SEASON!

Written on Hoosier guitarist hopes to get original 'Little Rockers' on Huckabee show | VIDEO:

Well, they'll have to do a focus group first, then an audition, then a callback, then they'll have to do another focus group. You all have to remember Huckabee will likely be back into politics in the very near future... he's not going to do anything on his show or otherwise that'll hurt him in anyway.

Written on Ronnie Wayne Harness:

What the heck is he wearing? AND, how do the parents not know the whereabouts of a 13 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER?

Written on IOC confirms Olympic luger dies after crash:

Well, I am officially taking "the luge" off of my Bucket List.