November 2008
Elias: David Wright Top NL Third Basemen →
The statistics, measuring performance in 2007 and ‘08 combined, were issued on Friday morning.
Wright ranked first among NL third basemen over the two seasons in three of the seven categories used to measure performance of third basemen, second basemen and shortstops — home runs, RBIs and plate appearances — and he was awarded a value for each category. He ranked second in...
October 2008
I’m voting for Barack Obama this November for a very simple reason. It is hard...
– Francis Fukuyama, professor at the John Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies, neo-conservative and contributor to the Reagan Doctrine. (via election08) Holy Shit! Fukuyama!? Thats quite the endorsement.. (via moderndancers) (via robot-heart)
Rosa sat so Martin could walk. Martin walked, so Obama could run. Obama is...
– Overheard on NPR. Think about that for awhile.
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(via obama08)
One thing as a coach, I just want my players to know that I trust you, I believe...
– Knicks Head Coach Mike D’Antoni on leaving Stephon Marbury and Eddy Curry out of the rotation. NY Times
Congrats Philly.
soupsoup:
Now go fuck yourselves!!!
“Bomb Obama!” he said repeatedly. “Get rid of him,” he told the cameraman. “I’ve had a number of people in the…when he gets in the White House…(mimicks the sound of a gun firing).” The exchange was reported to Pottsville police and the Secret Service. Pottsville Police Captain Richard Wojciechowsky reportedly said it “did not sound...
Do you know what to do? →
election08:
Do you know what to do if you have a problem at your polling place? Goodvote.org has some simple advice and a place to call if you need help. Here’s their list:
Don’t just walk away. This is the most important thing.
Only as a last resort should you accept a provisional ballot.
Call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-697-8683) or go to 866OURVOTE.org if you have questions or need help. A trained...
When you love someone, you’ve gotta trust them. There’s no other way. You’ve got...
– Robert De Niro, in Casino (via whokilled)
Obama and Palin Rallies of Fear
In discussing ways in which the Knicks should be improved this season, Barkley...
– Charles Barkley referenced Isiah Thomas’ recent hospitalization - Neil Best
Hot Stove Baseball Robo-Calls:
“Hello, I’m calling on behalf of starting pitcher Oliver Perez, who’s played a key role in getting the Mets one game away from making the playoffs over the past two years. Oliver Perez is a consistent pitcher with the stuff of an ace and the mindset of a non-roster invitee. When the chips are down, and you need a win, you don’t just want someone that will just keep you in the game. You want...
Wright or Wrong?
WFAN’s Mike Francesa (yesterday) revisited his timeless “David Wright sucks and is the reason for everything that is wrong in America” argument. Here was Mike just a short while ago: “But again, Longoria has had a terrible World Series, but he did hit 6 home runs in the first 2 playoff series. Six. That’s an extraordinary number of homeruns. Now he has had an o-fer...
WS Game Postponed: See Ya Tomorrow After Obama...
The Daily Show: Who The F@#* Is That Guy?
Jon Stewart looks at who the 24 hour cable channels use to fill up their time slots and asks exactly what their qualifications are for their punditocracy.
crooks and liars
ericlodwick:
indieandyy:
thedailywhat:
SNL: Barack and Michelle Obama present The Barack Obama Variety Half-Hour.
“Solid… Solid as Barack!”
This is pretty amazing
Breaking News: Jennifer Hudson’s mother, brother... →
CHICAGO - Two people found murdered in a home owned by Jennifer Hudson’s mother, Darnell Donnerson, are believed to be the Oscar-winning actress’ mother and brother, according to WMAQ in Chicago.
Two adults were found reportedly shot to death inside the home on the south side of Chicago on Friday afternoon.
In addition, police have also issued an Amber Alert for a 7-year-old boy that they believe...
Thank God she’s (Sarah Palin) not going to have to be president from day one....
– Sen. Joe Lieberman Think Progress
“Talking isn’t enough. I’m going to need to do something dramatic to get my point across.. “
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