AEI drops Frum. Didn't know they were run by the Tea Party. I'm not sure how the Tea Party's influence ends well for the Republicans in the mid to long run. It's going to be hard to walk that snow ball back up the hill once it's rolling full tilt.
Mar 31, 2010
Mar 28, 2010
Go Sparty!
Despite my Bucky hoops allegiance that came from familial ties for the years 2003-2007, I'm Goldy through and through. But like Brett Favre in a Pack jersey I've found myself fascinated and a big supporter of Thomas Izzo over the years. Like Favre the guy is just tough as nails and that makes him hard to root against in my book. Plus he knows hoops. Seriously does anyone run better sets than this guy? Seriously. Methinks no. Anyways, I love the guys fight and it's hard to deny that over the last 15 years he has been one of the best coaches in the country. He got his job the way no one does anymore. Learning under a legend than assuming the reigns with the blessing of his mentor.
As a huge Big Ten fan I have to admit that Sparty and sometimes Brutus (I said sometimes, I like where Matta is going but he isn't there yet) are the only reasons to get excited come March. It's really not hard to understand how he does it. He plays strong man to man and a fast paced offense that attracts the top wings and guards in the midwest. He then molds that talent and fuses it with his mental and physical toughness and voila...Final Four here we come.
Mar 23, 2010
And Obama said "Let there be Healthcare..."
Wow. Had you asked me back in August when paid actors (and disgruntled voters who simply didn't like the fact that Obama was left handed) were pretending to hate healthcare with every fiber of their being or when Scottie "pickup truck" Brown got elected, would healthcare ever pass I would have said no. The D's were too focused on trying to make friends and the R's were too focused on trying to win (the presidency in 2012 that is) to truly focus on this major issue. But here I am some 24+ hours after healthcare passed, elated and filled with joy. Not that the D's ultimately prevailed (which is nice too), but that GOOD, HARD WORKING, HONEST AMERICANS or humble beginnings and little means will have access to basic healthcare. That's super dope.
Mar 21, 2010
Save it for a Rainy Day
Apparently that's what Bill Self and the Jayhawks were doing yesterday when being down by 9-10pts all game he waited until 6 minutes left in the game to release his athletes to go after the slower, less talented Panthers from Northern Iowa. Utilizing a full court trapping, swarming press and half court in your face defense the Jayhawks cut the lead to 1 without much problem. Unfortunately by the time they struck fear in the Panthers the clock struck 12.
Now I have to spend my sweet sixteen weekend looking at guys who look like they play at the Y on Saturday mornings (see above) instead of guys who will be playing above the rim in the NBA next year.
Mar 17, 2010
Brazen or Bereft of Strategy
I'm guessing it's the latter. Click through to read the story of the 3 pirates in a speed boat who decided to attack an EU Naval Warship...yep...warship!
Mar 14, 2010
Pac Clottey Highlights
Clottey looked good, but covering up against an aggressive guy is a sure fire way to lose a decision. You have to fight. You have to throw punches. You have to be aggressive. Sorry guys this is how competitive athletics work.
Mar 11, 2010
Gov. Wendell Anderson
I met this guy today! Wendell Anderson The former Governor and Senator of my illustrious state of Minnesota. He's a member at my athletic club and I thought the colleague that introduced was joking when he said he was the former governor. Governor Anderson laughed when I told him I was an 80's baby and my gubernatorial history started with Rudy Perpich. His resume was pretty impressive, he played in the 1956 Winter Olympics, played hockey at the U and served a stinted term in the senate, replacing Walter Mondale in 1976 when he won the Vice Presidency on the Carter ticket.
For 77 this guy is in amazing shape, I thought he was 65-70 at the oldest. I fairly wonky and was embarrassed to find out a former governor was standing in front of me and I didn't know it. Anyways, he was pretty cool, told some great stories, got in nice and close and made me feel incredibly comfortable...in other words he was a natural pol.
Pretty cool experience at least for me. I can't wait to chop it up with him about his feelings on the current state and national political milieu.
And yes he's DFL...no doubt.
Mar 7, 2010
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Mar 3, 2010
On Turning 30
Does anyone ever think they'll turn 30? I remember thinking at 21 that 30 was light years away, some far off distant time in a future that would remain just that. Yet 9 years later here I stand. I'm excited. I'm not one to reminisce but my life has been pretty awesome up until this point, and if God is kind enough to bless me with another 30 years that rival the past 30 then I'll have nothing to complain about. I do worry about my body deteriorating but my Doc says staying active (and eating well) are keys to being fit and in shape in your 30s, 40s and dare I say 50.
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