I've been thinking lately...

Is it just me or is it a tad bit strange that newspapers across the country come out and publically endorse candidates every election year. It's almost as if they are saying "We know that this is where you are suppossed to be able to come to read about the truth and facts about major events occurring in the world, but here is your fair warning that we might be a little biased about this guy until November 2." And secondly, do these endorsements mean a damn thing? Who is like, gosh I just don't know who to vote for so maybe I'll just put a check by the guy who the Star Tribune likes. Yeah, he seems like a likeable guy. What a pointless formality.

Have you ever thought about...

Walking into class on the first day of law school with a boombox on one shoulder blaring the Law & Order theme song? Just curious. Life is all about first impressions you know.

Not seeing 20/20 Joe?

During tonights broadcast of the Yankees and Red Sox game, ESPN radio announcer Joe Morgan said multiple times that he didn't think the umpires could call A-Rod out for swatting the ball out of Bronson Arroyo's glove. Morgan though A-Rod had a legitimate claim that the swat was part of his normal range of motion while running. C'mon Joe! We know you had the luxury of replay in your booth, what the heck were you watching? They guy took a swing Mike Tyson would've been proud of. If A-Rod was called safe I think the Red Sox should've petitioned to make sure A-Rod would have to run like that the rest of the series. Now that would be entertainment.

Pick your battles 101

This story comes from the file labeled pathetic. After a high school cross country race in Virginia this past week, 30 racers were informed they had been disqualified for wearing a Livestrong bracelet. The bracelet, which in reality is more like a rubber band, is being sold by Lance Armstrong's foundation in order to raise money in the fight against cancer. Virginia league officials disqualified the runners because it is against the rules to wear jewelry during a race. Minnesota State High School League officials have also been quoted as saying that runners will not be allowed to wear the bracelet in its state meet this year. Whether the Livestrong bracelet is even a piece of jewelry is a whole different argument. What gets me is that teenagers in this country are chastised daily for drug use, underage drinking and pre-marital sex. Now you're telling me that you are going to punish student athletes for wearing a bracelet that symbolizes strength, determination and beating the odds, not to mention the fight against a deadly disease. These league officials need a serious dosage of reality so they can come back down to earth from their planet called "I love having power." What are these idiots possibly thinking?