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Liberal Thoughts On Guns

May 18th, 2008 · 2 Comments

There was an opinion piece published in the Kansas City Star regarding a professional athlete that was involved in a shooting. Naturally a host of anti-gun loonies came out and posted their comments on what they thought about guns:

People have no business owning guns. A woman raped and strangled is morally-superior to one that [...]

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Tags: Crime/Law · Guns · Media · Sports · The Left · The US

NASCAR Is Unhealthy?

October 16th, 2007 · 1 Comment

From the Charlotte Observer:

Getting a hepatitis shot is standard procedure for travelers to parts of Africa and Asia, but some congressional aides were instructed to get immunized before going to Lowe’s Motor Speedway in Concord and the racetrack in Talladega, Ala.

The House Homeland Security Committee planned a fact-finding trip about public health preparedness at mass [...]

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Tags: Absurd · Health · Sports · The Left · The US

NFL Star Is Father Of Nine Children By Nine Women

September 7th, 2007 · Comments Off

From the Atlanta Journal-Constitution:

Travis Henry just got tackled by a $3,000-a-month child support judgment.
Sure, the Denver Broncos running back has a $25 million contract and a base monthly salary approaching $50,000, but that kind of bill can still crimp your style when you’re accustomed to expensive cars and fancy jewelry — and lots of other [...]

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Tags: Absurd · Crime/Law · Georgia · Sports

Vick Admits Guilt

August 28th, 2007 · Comments Off

From the AP via 11Alive.com:

Standing erect and answering questions with soft, short responses, NFL star Michael Vick pleaded guilty Monday to a federal dogfighting charge and awaited a Dec. 10 sentencing date that could send him to prison.
The plea by the suspended Atlanta Falcons quarterback was accepted by U.S. District Judge Henry E. Hudson, who [...]

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Tags: Atlanta · Crime/Law · Dogs/Pets · Sports

Georgia Team Wins World Series

August 27th, 2007 · Comments Off

The team from Warner Robins, GA, won the Little League World Series title Sunday.
From the AP via 11Alive.com:

Dalton Carriker couldn’t feel his legs as he rounded the bases.
His home run in the bottom of the eighth had just given Warner Robins, Ga., a thrilling 3-2 victory over Tokyo to win the Little League World Series [...]

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Tags: Georgia · Sports

Pelosi Crushes On Bonds

August 9th, 2007 · Comments Off

Political insiders have long been wondering how Rep. Nancy Pelosi would mark Barry Bonds breaking of Hank Aaron’s home run record. Pelosi represents San Francisco, where Bonds plays baseball with the Giants, but recent allegations of Bonds’ doping have brought into question Pelosi’s support of the historic milestone.
But Wednesday Pelosi issue a statement on Bonds’ [...]

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Tags: California · Sports · The Left

A Tale Of Two Players

August 6th, 2007 · Comments Off

A ZERO

Barry Bonds hits 755th home run, ties Hank Aaron’s record.
With a short swing, a half stare and an emphatic clap of his hands, Barry Bonds rounded the bases. After so many days and so many tries, he had finally caught Hammerin’ Hank.
No. 755 was a strong shot for all the doubters, an opposite-field drive [...]