I’ve noticed that many people scoff at the idea of certain conservatives calling the current direction the Obama administration and the Democratic leadership are headed, “socialist.” Personally, I think it’s a bit hypocritical for most elected Republican officials to use the term “socialist,” since the past 8 years were filled with government expansion, an idea …
Monthly Archive: May 2009
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May
17
Searching for the political Cool Hand Luke
In the movie Cool Hand Luke, Luke Jackson serves time in a Florida prison work camp. From the moment he is introduced to the camp, Luke establishes himself as a fiercely independent spirit, challenging the authority of the prison guards and refusing to accept the heirarchy of power among the prisoners established prior to his arrival. One …
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May
15
Texas Rangers fever!
I mentioned in my last piece that I’d look to get back to more political discussion. However, I am not going to overlook the Texas Rangers. They’re playing some really good baseball right now and I’ve caught the Rangers fever. I mentioned to a friend earlier today that I have never been more excited for …
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May
15
Free markets and capitalism Part 1
For me, the NBA season ends when the Mavericks bow out of the playoffs. I’ll devote some time to the Mavs around the draft, but for now, I’d like to get back to some political discussions, specifically something that I have been thinking about a lot the past few weeks. I find it funny when …
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May
15
Law school application mistakes
Previously, I discussed my decision to apply to law school. Most law schools use a similar application (at least the ones I applied to) and LSAC automatically fills in many of the fields based on forms you previously completed. Recently, one of the law schools contacted me to let me know that one of my …
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May
14
Mavs season ends
The biggest difference between this year’s playoff exit and the past three is that for the first time in three years the Mavs lost to a better team. In 2006, we were better than the Heat. In 2007, we were better than the Warriors. Though some will disagree, I think we were better than the …
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May
14
Things I Want to See in Game 5
I’m a die hard MFFL, but I am not delusional. I realize that the chances of the Mavs bringing this series back to Dallas are not that great. However, I still have faith. Until the last second runs off the clock, I’ll continue to believe that there is a chance. With that said, there are …
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May
13
Dirk v. 'Melo
Sure, Carmelo Anthony has one bogus game winner in this series, but Dirk Nowitzki is actually putting up better numbers than ‘Melo. These numbers are from today’s Dallas Morning News: Stats through Game 4 of Dallas/Denver series. Melo: PPG: 30.0 Rebounds: 7.5 FG%: .464 3-pt. %: .389 FT %: .854 Dirk Nowitzki: PPG: 35.0 Rebounds: 12.0 FG%: …
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May
13
More on the "personality" of the Denver Nuggets
A lot has been made about the character of the Denver Nuggets team. As a proud American, I have one picture that sums it all up. Notice, only one player, Chris “The Birdman” Andersen, is saluting the flag during our national anthem.
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May
13
Thuggish-Ruggish Nuggets
I’m still baffled at the allegations flowing from the Nuggets camp. Now, this LaLa Vasquez character, whose name sounds more like a character from a Broadway musical, has reached for the race card out of desperation. From what I understand, LaLa sat behind the Nuggets bench either near or with Kenyon Martin’s brother. During the …
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