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Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Stephen Colbert's "Tryout" with the New York Knicks
Stephen Colbert had a hilarious interview with Knicks coach Mike D'Antoni on last night's episode. Definitely worth checking out:
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
Phoenix Suns Protest Arizona Immigration Law By Wearing 'Los Suns' Jerseys on Cinco de Mayo
As you can tell, I love the intersection of sports and politics, hence the name of this blog. Thank you Phoenix Suns for doing the right thing! I have a feeling Steve Nash was a part of this decision. Nash has always been more vocal about his politics than most other athletes, especially in 2003 when he spoke out against the Iraq War. In a recent Sports Illustrated article, he said, "...I'm left-leaning for certain, and I'm all for capitalism. But, at the same time, I feel that education and health care are human rights." Also, Steve Nash's sister is married to the only person of Indian descent in professional hockey. (This has nothing to do with politics but I just felt like mentioning it.)
Now if I can only figure out how the Arizona Diamondbacks explained the state's new immigration law to the team's Latin American ballplayers...
Now if I can only figure out how the Arizona Diamondbacks explained the state's new immigration law to the team's Latin American ballplayers...
Monday, May 3, 2010
One of the best Obama speeches ever: University of Michigan Commencement, May 1, 2010
In all of the speeches Barack Obama has made, as a State Senator at the 2004 DNC, as a Senator, as a presidential candidate, and as president, this speech he made on Saturday at the University of Michigan commencement has to be one of his best ever.
Although many people on the right often lump college students together with the liberal left, it's important to remember that is Michigan one of the largest schools in the country. The audience consisted of the graduates as well as their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings. I would imagine a handful of the parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles consider themselves to be part of the tea party crowd.
An important theme in his speech is the importance of listening to the other side and "disagreeing without being disagreeable". He tells his audience that if they read the Editorial page of the New York Times, they should look at the Wall Street Journal opinions once in a while. Likewise, if they listen to Glenn Beck or Rush Limbaugh, they should read the Huffington Post once in a while. (I was surprised he actually mentioned Beck and Limbaugh by name.)
This is definitely an Obama speech worth watching. Hope you take the time to do so and enjoy it.
Although many people on the right often lump college students together with the liberal left, it's important to remember that is Michigan one of the largest schools in the country. The audience consisted of the graduates as well as their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and siblings. I would imagine a handful of the parents/grandparents/aunts/uncles consider themselves to be part of the tea party crowd.
An important theme in his speech is the importance of listening to the other side and "disagreeing without being disagreeable". He tells his audience that if they read the Editorial page of the New York Times, they should look at the Wall Street Journal opinions once in a while. Likewise, if they listen to Glenn Beck or Rush Limbaugh, they should read the Huffington Post once in a while. (I was surprised he actually mentioned Beck and Limbaugh by name.)
This is definitely an Obama speech worth watching. Hope you take the time to do so and enjoy it.
Friday, April 16, 2010
Angostura Bitters
If you're from Trinidad & Tobago or just love drinking, you should be proud of this video from the April 15, 2010 edition of The Rachel Maddow Show. Also, great Champagne Cocktail and Manhattan drink recipes.
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Friday, April 2, 2010
Newark, NJ's Remarkable Accomplishment
Living as close to Newark as I do and driving or taking the train through it as often as I do, I've seen not only the parts of Newark that gave it its reputation but also the changes taking place block-by-block, day-by-day. The fact that Newark just completed its first calendar month without a murder is remarkable.
This is a beaten up city that has been the butt of jokes for so many years, including the line from the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam, where Robin Williams' character is talking to troops headed into hostile territory and he tells them to be careful because "It's dangerous out there. It's like Newark after dark." (And that is a film set in 1965, a year before the last time Newark went an entire calendar month without a homicide.)
Newark Mayor Cory Booker did a number of TV interviews recently, including those MSNBC interviews posted below from The Rachel Maddow Show and Morning Joe.
This is a beaten up city that has been the butt of jokes for so many years, including the line from the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam, where Robin Williams' character is talking to troops headed into hostile territory and he tells them to be careful because "It's dangerous out there. It's like Newark after dark." (And that is a film set in 1965, a year before the last time Newark went an entire calendar month without a homicide.)
Newark Mayor Cory Booker did a number of TV interviews recently, including those MSNBC interviews posted below from The Rachel Maddow Show and Morning Joe.
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Visit msnbc.com for breaking news, world news, and news about the economy
Thursday, April 1, 2010
GOP After Healthcare Reform: Dazed and Confused
Matt Miller has another great column in The Washington Post about the discombobulated GOP reaction to President Obama signing into law a national version of essentially the same health care reform enacted by Republican Mitt Romney when he was governor of Massachusetts.
Monday, March 15, 2010
LaDainian Tomlinson vs. Curtis Martin
Like many Jet fans today, I was pretty excited about the prospect of LaDainian Tomlinson wearing the Jets Green. When I first read the news last night, my thoughts immediately went to the Jets signing Curtis Martin in 1998 to replace Adrian Murrell. I started to wonder though if that was the right comparison.
Curtis Martin came to the Jets in 1998, when he was 25 years old and still in the prime of his career. Tomlinson will be 31 in June and even if he finds his second wind with the Jets, recapturing young glory is not easy for a running back. That said though, LT has said he would need to alter his game by catching more passes out of the backfield, especially on 3rd downs. If he shows a level of practicality not normally seen in a star athlete in any sport, he may be capable of providing the Jets the leadership they need. Thomas Jones was known as a leader in his years with the Jets and Curtis Martin is considered one of the best locker room presences ever, especially with his tutelage of LaMont Jordan, who coincidentally came into the NFL in the same season as LT.
Also, Curtis Martin's best rushing season came at age 31, when he led the NFL with 1,697 yards rushing. Tomlinson won't be expected to carry the kind of load Curtis Martin did that season with Shonn Greene (out of the University of Iowa) and, hopefully, Leon Washington sharing the backfield. And with a two-year contract, he is low risk with a potential for much higher reward.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see...
Curtis Martin came to the Jets in 1998, when he was 25 years old and still in the prime of his career. Tomlinson will be 31 in June and even if he finds his second wind with the Jets, recapturing young glory is not easy for a running back. That said though, LT has said he would need to alter his game by catching more passes out of the backfield, especially on 3rd downs. If he shows a level of practicality not normally seen in a star athlete in any sport, he may be capable of providing the Jets the leadership they need. Thomas Jones was known as a leader in his years with the Jets and Curtis Martin is considered one of the best locker room presences ever, especially with his tutelage of LaMont Jordan, who coincidentally came into the NFL in the same season as LT.
Also, Curtis Martin's best rushing season came at age 31, when he led the NFL with 1,697 yards rushing. Tomlinson won't be expected to carry the kind of load Curtis Martin did that season with Shonn Greene (out of the University of Iowa) and, hopefully, Leon Washington sharing the backfield. And with a two-year contract, he is low risk with a potential for much higher reward.
I guess we'll just have to wait and see...
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