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If your tia had balls, she'd be your tio.

Just look at the history of elections in this country, and you'll see we have "voted the bums out" numerous times. That has become exponentially harder to do over the last 35 years as the study I've linked in my edit above proves. I'm not disagreeing with any bit of the idea that we need to get more active in the process. But how many Joe Schmoes with one vote in one district equal one $900m donor who buys influences in multiple federal congressional and local state/city/county races simultaneously across the country? 100 Joe Schmoes? 1,000? I only disagree with your assessment that we don't live in an oligarchy of at least some form. And I am not conflating recognition of that with the need to take action, if only we would.

We've "voted the bums out" numerous times in our country's history. But I don't care about literal definitions, anyway. Oligarchy or not, our country's policies are unduly influenced by big money, big industry, and big influence. Oligarchy or not, this has rendered the concept of "one person, one vote" a moot point in this country. If you don't recognize the potential to deprive voters of choices as a result of this arrangement, so be it. EDIT: I meant to attach this short article from the Washington Times, not exactly a bastion of liberal op-ed. The study cited is interesting if you get a chance to look at it more. http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2014/apr/21/americas-oligarchy-not-democracy-or-republic-unive/

Things are just so much easier when everything is defined in a literal sense. Black is always black, white is always white. If I give you a list of five things to choose from I certainly didn't deprive you of choices. If I deliberately withhold a 6th choice, then you certainly were deprived. I don't disagree that we are apathetic about things, but it's not as easy as simply voting the bums out, either.

I don't think lack of choice is the same as being deprived of choice. Not at all.

I could argue that oligarchy implies a deprivation of choice.

Then I'm feelin' ya.

What's your vector, Victor?

I hope not. I'd like him to re-up for another year. He's one of the best on ice coaches we've had. GO SABRES!!!

I have no problem with anyone being angry, I'm just pointing out that in support of that anger, it's harder to boycott than you might think. We put money in the NHL coffers simply by buying the products advertisers sell during their broadcasts, whether we watch/listen to them or not. It's hard to escape. GO SABRES!!!

Are you going to buy products from those companies that advertise during NHL broadcasts? GO SABRES!!!

It's the number 72 in Cyrillic, but I like your interpretation better. GO SABRES!!!

Carlo in for Casey Nelson, I believe. GO SABRES!!!

This is what Rip would put on Panarin's jersey:

He showed a marked progression over the last six games of being able to hurt teams from the pocket, which is the most important aspect of his development. Over those last six games especially, Roman saw enough to start trusting him with attacking the middle of the field, something that teams knew he was reluctant to do earlier on (we saw the same thing when he worked with Kaepernick). So we just get what we can while there's market for him? That's all well and good, but it screws us for next season. There wouldn't be one QB on the team that the veteran leadership would trust. For better or worse, TT is our only option. And his agent knows that, but the threats to sit out are just noise. TT would be doing himself a great disservice if he sat out. GO BILLS!!!

Ill advised. TT is certainly not all world, but he gives us the best chance going into next year. There is nobody we currently have, could trade for, or draft that would be a better option going into next season. He will either cement his position or not. GO BILLS!!!

This is like when Mike Turzai, then House Republican leader, told us that the voter ID law in PA would guarantee that Romney would win PA. What does it say about us when we have to rig elections rather than rely on the will of the people? It has become a farce and I can only imagine the founders are spinning like spits.

Just another example of our own special brand of American sharia.

Don't get me wrong, I think OEL is a major talent bordering on superstar. I'm saying my conversation starts with him in any talks for Matthews, who is a unique value to the 'Yotes. And I would prefer an LHD that can come in and start on the top pair immediately. Highly doubtful we get that guy in the draft. GO SABRES!!!

I think they might for Matthews, though. Hometown star is just what that team needs to get it on the map in the SW. OEL, DuClair, and their pick, otherwise, no dice. GO SABRES!!!

Is anyone anywhere questioning Matthews' character? I mean other than our resident cynic? GO SABRES!!!

I'm still waiting for all these cited cases of voter fraud. Please advise. Groups who perpetuate voter fraud. That's rich.

Would somebody be so kind as to research and cite all instances of voter ID fraud? I'll wait. Fact is, it has never been a problem, isn't a problem now, and never will be a problem given the current rules and regulations in place. Everybody knows why a certain party needs to institute these voter ID measures. Why? What are they afraid of? Pu$$ies.

Fasching should play on a top 6 line because we already know he can play on a 4th line. The idea is to maximize his potential and identify what areas he can get an early start on over the offseason. Playing with our best offensive players provides the best opportunity for evaluation over the last seven games. GO SABRES!!!

Can't believe the Knoxes would court and welcome Canadian fans like that. GO SABRES!!!