I remember reading too much news and working myself into a frenzy about the state of American affairs. I remember speaking my mind a little too freely.
The Progressive's experience from 2002 through 2008 dwarfs what these folks are claiming has happened to their country in the time it takes to make a baby. Complaining about the healthcare you need and the taxes you aren't rich enough to pay.
If we don't fix healthcare, we are done. After that, it's got to be energy/environment.
There's no time for this bullshit.
Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Friday, September 4, 2009
Unfortunate Scene
Conservatively, I've played in 70 football games beginning when I was 10 years old. I think before I ever suited up for my first one, I knew not to do what Byron Hout did last night.
Oh...you don't know who Byron Hout is.
Byron Hout is the Boise State player who got sucker punched last night by Oregon's LaGarrette Blount. It's no doubt a nasty scene and especially unfortunate given the great scene of sportsmanship the game began with.
After games, there normally is a little handshaking and socializing that goes on. As a player, I was always taught to keep my helmet on and be aware during this time.
Hout did a few things wrong...ultimately Blount is in the wrong, but his actions are completely understandable if you've ever played in a football game. Hout surprised Blount by running over to Blount after he'd just fumbled to end the game and a disappointing night. Hout added injury to insult when he very obviously had something to say to Blount and slapped his shoulder pad. As soon as his person was touched, Blount had every right to be concerned. He did take things a little too far by dropping Hout.
I was always taught that you never know what a player's going to do (especially after a loss) and you want to be respectful and keep your helmet on. You want your helmet on because 1) if someone does do something to you, you're protected and 2) you're not holding your helmet and you can defend yourself with both hands.
I've seen a collection of comments hinted with racism calling Blount a hoodlum and thug. Some comments tried to link our ever changing country (read Obama and people who've drunk the Communism Kool-Aid) to Blount.
Wow.
Oh...you don't know who Byron Hout is.
Byron Hout is the Boise State player who got sucker punched last night by Oregon's LaGarrette Blount. It's no doubt a nasty scene and especially unfortunate given the great scene of sportsmanship the game began with.
After games, there normally is a little handshaking and socializing that goes on. As a player, I was always taught to keep my helmet on and be aware during this time.
Hout did a few things wrong...ultimately Blount is in the wrong, but his actions are completely understandable if you've ever played in a football game. Hout surprised Blount by running over to Blount after he'd just fumbled to end the game and a disappointing night. Hout added injury to insult when he very obviously had something to say to Blount and slapped his shoulder pad. As soon as his person was touched, Blount had every right to be concerned. He did take things a little too far by dropping Hout.
I was always taught that you never know what a player's going to do (especially after a loss) and you want to be respectful and keep your helmet on. You want your helmet on because 1) if someone does do something to you, you're protected and 2) you're not holding your helmet and you can defend yourself with both hands.
I've seen a collection of comments hinted with racism calling Blount a hoodlum and thug. Some comments tried to link our ever changing country (read Obama and people who've drunk the Communism Kool-Aid) to Blount.
Wow.
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