one thing i dont understand about the sperm cult

[Guynemer]

Nein. Contract Miami, Tampa Bay, and Phoenix (or move one and contract the other two).

[The Mad Monk]

I thought that Onanism was a sin because Onan was basically telling God to **** off, not because every sperm is sacred. I don't know how this somehow turned into ALL masturbation being a sin, but that's religion for you.

Yes, it is clearly is a huge reading FAIL.

God: you must provide your sister-in-law a male heir so that your (deceased) brother's name will not leave the Land. To do otherwise would be EVIL.

Onan: I would be resposible for raising the child, and my brother would get the credit. It is of no benefit to me, so I will just go through the motions (heh), and withdraw at the last moment. Sex her up and no kid! Best of both worlds!

God: you have commited EVIL.

Onan: *DIES*

Some European guy, centuries later: Masturbation is BAD.

[snoopy369]

So GOD was ordering Onan to commit fraud?

[Sava]

Nein. Contract Miami, Tampa Bay, and Phoenix (or move one and contract the other two).

why no?

I say contract them all

[DinoDoc]

why no?

I say contract them all

Any hockey team below the Mason-Dixon has no logical reason to exist.

[Guynemer]

Any hockey team below the Mason-Dixon has no logical reason to exist.

Pretty much this. Lord knows I am not a Blue Jackets fan, but they have a strong fan following here in Columbus, the arena is great, and this is the biggest goddamned city in Ohio, and ought to have at least one pro sports franchise.

I will give a pass to the Canes and the Preds, as they also have a solid fan base in their respective cities. The North Stars In Exile, however, can die and go to hell.

[The Mad Monk]

So GOD was ordering Onan to commit fraud?

No.

[DinoDoc]

Pretty much this. Lord knows I am not a Blue Jackets fan, but they have a strong fan following here in Columbus, the arena is great, and this is the biggest goddamned city in Ohio,

But are they making any money?

and ought to have at least one pro sports franchise.

Life isn't always fair.

Edit: For reference we have this:

28. Columbus Blue Jackets
Team Value: $152,000,000
One-Year Change: -1%

[Guynemer]

My understanding is that they are turning a profit in the last few seasons, but I may be wrong on that. There was some controversy about the terms of their lease with Nationwide Arena.

[Ben Kenobi]

and vancouver because **** YOU vancouver

**** you Chicago. I hope we get you in the Conference finals. You're all Douche nuggets.

[Guynemer]

Pot, kettle, etc.

I'm fine with any team advancing from the West so long as it is not Chicago, Vancouver, or Anaheim.

[snoopy369]

The question isn't whether the Blackhawks will advance from the west (as long as they're not my fantasy team...) The question is whether they face Pittsburgh with Crosby, or without.

[Sava]

I'd rather not get ahead of ourselves.

Detroit sucks. I hope, if the Hawks get to the next round, they face Detroit. I would love to hear the "DETROIT SUCKS" chant from the home crowd in the playoffs.

Also, I wouldn't mind facing Vancouver at some point. A Stanley Cup victory just wouldn't be as sweet if we didn't beat the crap out of that stupid franchise once again. They might be the worst fan base in all of sports... and that includes Philadelphia... who is probably 2nd worst.

Beating Crosby would be fun. But he's so fragile... I would feel bad for him. He's going to have a short career. How old is he now? I doubt he is still playing in the NHL when he's 30.

[Ben Kenobi]

Also, I wouldn't mind facing Vancouver at some point. A Stanley Cup victory just wouldn't be as sweet if we didn't beat the crap out of that stupid franchise once again. They might be the worst fan base in all of sports... and that includes Philadelphia... who is probably 2nd worst.

Feeling's mutual. Winning a cup? 70 million dollars.

Beating the Blackhawks along the way? Priceless.

[Alexander's Horse]

every sperm is sacred, especially at my age