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Author Archives: Al Swearengen
Praying for Ervin Santana
He pitched a gem against the Sox a few months ago, and ended the season strong. He’s got Sheffield up now as the tying run, but I honestly think the kid’s going to get out of this. Buck and McCarver … Continue reading
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Praise Jesus!
Once powerful Christian Coalition teeters on insolvency The Christian Coalition, the onetime powerhouse of the religious right founded by Pat Robertson, is struggling to stay afloat. The group’s annual revenue has shrunk to one- twentieth of what it was a … Continue reading
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Brady/Play Calling/Youth Stepping Up
Touchdowns to Watson, Graham and Johnson speaks volumes for the offensive draft picks the Pats have made in the past few years.
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Duane Starks
This guy has shown me NOTHING so far as a Patriot. He’s consistently beat in one on one coverage. Any Pats fans out there agree, disagree?
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Week 5 Picks
10-2-1 for the week. 35-31-3 for the season…nice rebound from last week, as my annual slow period appears to be over with. My one regret this week was doubting the AFC East vs. NFC team at home dynamic by taking … Continue reading
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Intelligent Design Blogs Present Their Case
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This Day In Iraq War History
From Think Progress: October 6, 2002: Bush Promises Liberation, Not Conquest, of Iraq October 6, 2003: White House’s Cronyism Contracts Leave Iraqis Without Basic Services October 6, 2004: Duelfer Report Eliminates Primary Justification For Iraq War; Bremer Says Bush Was … Continue reading
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Alan Greenspan’s Replacement to be Announced Next Week
The retirement of Alan Greenspan from the Federal Reserve had been viewed for months by administration insiders as a moment that could play heavily into President Bush’s legacy. Perhaps the most critical appointment of his Presidency, Greenspan’s retirement towards the … Continue reading
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Alaska Threatens to Yank N. Slope Leases
Why does Exxon want to disrupt the balance sheet when they’re making money hand over fist?
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6 Iraq veterans seek seats in Congress, question Bush
Imagine that. Iraq war veterans running as Democrats. Alright everyone, Support These Troops!
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Reflecting on Game 1
Matt Clement must have missed on his location at least 15 times. This guy can’t be trusted. Why Terry Francona had him pitching game one is a mystery to me.
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Judith Miller’s Book Deal
Rumor has it she’s cashing in on her harrowing tale of self inflicted martyrdom, in hopes that there are a few hundred thousand suckers out there who haven’t yet realized that she’s a complete douchebag.
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In the Beginning, There Was Abramoff
“Terri Schiavo is not brain-dead; she talks and she laughs, and she expresses happiness and discomfort. Terri Schiavo is not on life support.” – Tom DeLay, March 20, 2005
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Carl Everett Time
Thanks to Mike for this link! Carl played in Boston for a few years, and is hands down the most mentally disturbed athelete I’ve ever heckled. One drunken Fenway evening, box seats behind Boston’s on-deck circle…”TAKE YOUR PILLS EVERETT!!!” Later … Continue reading
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Week 4 Picks
4-10 this week, 25-29-2 for the year. First five weeks are a mystery to me as I’ve said before…but this was SAD! I’m ashamed of myself…
U.S. Pension Woes Put Gov’t Insurer Deeper In The Red
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Weekend Reading – A Little Bit of Everything
Top Story: FAMILY DEMANDS THE TRUTH New inquiry may expose events that led to Pat Tillman’s death The rest are in no particular order: 1. “Taradise” Over… Star Asks “How Many More Years Are [The Media] Going To Pick On … Continue reading
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The Truth About Ronnie Earle
(from Think Progress) You’ll hear plenty from DeLay et al. about Ronnie Earle. Here are the facts: EARLE HAS PROSECUTED FOUR TIMES AS MANY DEMOCRATS AS REPUBLICANS:
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Record Credit Card Delinquencies In Q2 As Gas Prices Squeeze Poorer Shoppers
Here we go – just in time for the new Bankruptcy Law to take effect.
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Air America Beats Bill O’Reiley in NYC
As an avid radio listener of many genres, this made me smile. Franken’s show is high end…great guests, very smart conversation. Not on Air America, but Ed Schultz is also great. I get him from 2-5 here in Boston, and … Continue reading
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MLK Jr’s “I Have a Dream” Speech
Enjoy!
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Hannity’s Hate
From the September 26 edition of Fox News’ Hannity & Colmes: HANNITY: Well, that’s pretty much what [anti-war protester] Cindy Sheehan has been saying: America is not worth dying for, that it’s been taken over by thugs. America without the … Continue reading
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Delay is Indicted
I’m hoping this is the first of many to come for Republicans of his ilk. Delay is the definition of a ‘pay to play’ politician, and in spite of his Christian facade, he’s done some despicable things for money.
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Iraq War Protest
Apparantly some righties have been undercounting the amount of people who participated, for obvious reasons. They cited a picture that had the right edge cut off…here’s the real one. Notice the red arrow on the right:
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Frist’s Story Doesn’t Hold Water
1. Frist Recieved Many Updates From Trustee 2. Will Frist Survive?
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