Category Archives: Sports

Boston

 

Boston runner wearing pursuit of happiness jersey barely outruns the boston explosionI liked this column by Dr. Keith Ablow. He says, “we are vulnerable because we are free and strong”.

TSA

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The TSA released new traveler friendly guidelines. Hockey sticks, golf clubs and pocket knives (but not box-cutters) are ok for carry-on. Leave the shampoo at home.

Golf Outing

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The president’s golf outing with Tiger Woods in Florida was upsetting to journalists because he wouldn’t give them the time of day. Others were upset because they believe he wastes too many days playing golf.

Not me. I enjoyed a few peaceful days without President Angry Man in my face ranting about Republicans firing teachers, killing Head Start andpoisoning the environment.

Alas, not only is he back now, the Obama Moment has been made permanent and forever with the new 501(c)4,  Organizing for Action.

Title Nine for Olympic Wrestling


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If the Olympic movement is away from naked wrestlers to nearly naked volleyball players, who am I to complain?

Still, wrestling is the original olympic sport. What will be the IOC’s next move – drop the marathon for stock car racing?

The International Olympic Committee is the only body dictatorial enough to unite America and Iran against it. It deserves a seat on the UN Human Rights Council.

Immigration for Millionaires

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While Congress debated how to keep out illegal immigrants, Phil Mickelson had the temerity to suggest he might immigrate the other way. The reason – his 60% total tax bill. In the ensuing uproar over his greedy desire to keep more of his money, he caved, and also apologized for  having kept his opinions.