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I care about racehorses- BUT
Steroids should be banned. But by the industry, not by the Federal government. Its all entertainment, and our congress should take care of the peoples ''business''. They can't fix the healthcare system but they can hold an endless series of hearings posturing and grandstanding for their photo op's and sound byte's. For what? I want my ...
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RobinInHouston
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July 2, 2008
Grossly Ignorant, Poorly Written Article
The US has been consciously pushing down the value of the dollar for a good reason: debt. We've got a lot of it, and China has been trying to exploit that by keeping their currency pegged to the dollar and by simultaneously buying up tons of US bonds. With a strong dollar, they get a huge competitive advantage in production, fueling the rise of ...
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Moneybox
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hellifiknow
on
March 17, 2008
Why did Congress pick Steroid use in Baseball?
First of all. Congress should be investigating steroid use by cops all over the country, which many studies cite as the reason for their trigger happy and brutal tactics. (mostly against Black men). Maybe they should also investigate steroid use by Blackwater, the worlds most powerful mercenary army. You know, the armed psychos who are on a ...
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Zulubeat
on
December 20, 2007
Re: The List
First of all. Congress should be investigating steroid use by cops all over the country, which many studies cite as the reason for their trigger happy and brutal tactics. (mostly against Black men). Maybe they should also investigate steroid use by Blackwater, the worlds most powerful mercenary army. You know, the armed psychos who are on a ...
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Recycled
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Zulubeat
on
December 20, 2007
the MAN chases the record
Bonds, ahead in the count 2-0, lost his first battle with his greatest foe, the United States of America. There's a good chance that during their next match-up, the first pitch from the 7th District Magistrate will land in the bay.
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Hot Document
by
theministerofinformation
on
November 17, 2007
Baseball and Bonds
I have gone through changes with Baseball. At a much younger age I watched and played Baseball. I stopped watching and playing when the opposite sex was much more exciting. Now, I have children of my own, both are avid Baseball fans. We live in Queens, NY a stone throw from Shea Stadium. They both took it for granted that I was a maven of ...
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Geyser
on
August 9, 2007
Song: The Bases are Loaded (and so are the Players): The Bond Record
The doctor/artist who goes by his initials, is hoping for a home run with a new song that reflects a growing sentiment among baseball fans. He puts out this challenge with his new ''record'': Break this record, Barry!!!: The Bases are Loaded (and so are the Players)Dr BLTwords and music by Dr BLT copyright 2007 Smash ...
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Today's Blogs
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blognroll
on
August 9, 2007
Bonds Home Run Record
Though no asterisk will be attached, Bond's record will always be tainted. The thinking fan will place the mental astirisk on Bond's record just as he or she attaches a mental astirisk to every baseball record set prior to the breaking of the color barrier.
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Islander1
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August 8, 2007