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10/24/2008 13:02 #46301

Best improv group in Pittsburgh . . .
Doesn't always improvise. Here's a film trailer they made:


10/23/2008 14:39 #46279

James Dobson: huh?
Category: religion
Here's what I don't get: In the article that (e:James) showed us in his post, we were reminded that James Dobson stated that he wasn't sure if he would even vote for a McCain ticket.

Now, however, he is praying that God intervenes so that McCain wins.

Now, I'm all for divine intervention. In fact, I think we need it. But why should I ask God to elect somebody that I stated I wouldn't?

You can't have it both ways. If a person is such a leader that you ask God to install them supernaturally, than the least you can do is vote for them yourself.

Tony Campolo said that mixing politics and religion is like mixing ice cream and horse manure. The manure doesn't get changed much, but nobody wants to eat the ice cream!

Coming soon (it's been a while): 10 Things I like about Tony Campolo.
joshua - 10/23/08 15:00
For true believers like him, voting for McCain is essentially a vote for Palin, and also a vote against Obama and what I'm sure he considers to be a wave of nightmare secularism and socialism.
james - 10/23/08 14:43
I believe the mantra of the GOP is "the lord lifts those who lift themselves". I don't doubt Dobbie that he will grab his boot straps and pull that lever. But he sure isn't doing it for McCain. You betch'ya.

10/20/2008 22:30 #46221

Hines Ward
Category: football
I already listed 10 things I like about Hines Ward (http://estrip.org/articles/drew/42423.html), but Jason mentioned football players he likes, and I have to mention what Ward did recently.

Hines Ward is a receiver, and receivers are ordinarily some of the most dainty players around.

Ward is also a veteran. This is significant because some veterans get away with loafing in lopsided games on plays that don't matter to them.

Hines Ward does not slack in the least bit. In fact, he goes out of his way to hit somebody every chance he gets. He is, without a doubt, the best-blocking wide receiver in football, and a large part of the reason that the Steelers run well is because Hines Ward blocks people that other receivers fear.

Two games ago, Ward was fined, not because he did anything illegal (he wasn't penalized), but because he was too aggressive. (This is BS, by the way, Ward plays clean and within the rules)

He swore that he wouldn't let the fine change the way he played, and it didn't. On a pass to Matt Spaeth, Hines Ward launched himself into some hapless Bengal linebacker (who had to outweigh him by at least 50 lbs) and BROKE HIS JAW (unintentionally).

Again, Ward doesn't mean to hurt people--almost everybody he hits is way bigger than he is--he just plays all out.

Watch the video (and please excuse the quality):



Dude is huge, and plays football with all of his heart.

10/20/2008 15:43 #46211

Another episode.
Category: football


Is it bad that this is a highlight of every Monday for me?
heidi - 10/23/08 18:18
It would be a problem if it was the highlight of your Sunday.

:-)
jason - 10/20/08 19:13
The game was on during the electric system malfunction. Pittsburgh looks solid. Not that it's tough to look great against the Bungles but credit should be given when it's due.

10/19/2008 23:42 #46205

Does anybody else . . .
Category: estrip
. . .post more because of the counter on the front page? It's amazing how easily I can be manipulated by a simple counter.
dragonlady7 - 10/20/08 21:51
Oh me too. Actually, not the counter, but Paul's "Just sixteen a day!" exhortations have worked their magic on me.
jason - 10/20/08 14:11
Hey Drew, nice kitchen! Just a quick drive-by.
james - 10/20/08 08:43
All the time!
booky - 10/20/08 08:40
i wonder how many of us will be fighting to have that coveted 25,000th journal?
jim - 10/20/08 08:38
Plus then also posting about the counter provides a secondary boost, eh?