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I wanted to change up this portion to better define some of the ways I approach subjects based on my understanding of history. It's not always the accurate understanding of history and by that I mean there is the history as it appears in the texts used in schools and the history as it actually is known as a summary of competing views.
Basketball is my outlet of pleasure. I play it. I watch it. I study it. I love it. It's one constant in life that always allows me to relax and recycle thoughts about life, work, family, and future. Basketball is a game with a set of rules designed by humans to create a framework by which two teams can compete against each other on relatively equal terms. In a perfect world, almost everything would operate by the same standards. In reality, it does not.
Since it does not, I read competing views of history on a regular basis. I've read Ron Chernow's books about the House of Morgan and John D. Rockefeller. After reading Chernow's book on Rockefeller I read Harvey Wasserman's "The History of the United States" for the competing view. I'll read the lead editorial in the Wall Street Journal in the morning and the lead editorial in the NY Times in the evening. I read David Horowitz's "Radical Son" there followed by David Brock's "Blinded by the Right". I read Bernie Goldberg's "Biased" there followed by Eric Alterman's "What Liberal Media".
My primary objective is to collect as much information as possible to improve my forward thinking through a greater understanding of the events preceding my life. Why I was I born where I was born? Why do I live in Chicago? Why do I stay in Chicago? These are just a few examples of the things I ponder.
From an early age there was one question I always asked; Why do things exist the way they do?
My avatar is Cobra Commander from G.I. Joe. My other favorite character is Starscream from the Transformers. Both characters were voiced by the same man Chris Latta. What made both characters appealing to me was their wicked plans to destroy their opponents, but their personalities always would stand in the way of success.
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Commented Hmm on NOAH GOT SCREWED on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 1:25 PM EST
Commented He read it on BAB! on ESPN's Future Power Rankings on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 11:43 AM EST
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Commented They have the best seats in the house on Dopey sports columnist comes around on Joakim Noah, are the casual Bulls fans next? on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 11:08 AM EST
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Commented I was a tossup between Noah and Hawes on Dopey sports columnist comes around on Joakim Noah, are the casual Bulls fans next? on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 11:00 AM EST
Commented How many games did Chicago columnists have to miss on Dopey sports columnist comes around on Joakim Noah, are the casual Bulls fans next? on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 10:59 AM EST
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Commented Our play by play guys on Brad Miller offensive playbook on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 10:12 AM EST
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Commented I'm telling you, Jay Marriotti is a good columnist on Dopey sports columnist comes around on Joakim Noah, are the casual Bulls fans next? on Blog a Bull - 11/10/09 9:52 AM EST
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Commented We've got two good tests on the schedule this week on Cool Website that Tracks Shot Locations, Among Other Things on Blog a Bull - 11/09/09 3:30 PM EST
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Commented Forgiving the Spurs and Cavs on Cool Website that Tracks Shot Locations, Among Other Things on Blog a Bull - 11/09/09 3:29 PM EST
Commented So how did VDN end up in the Suns org? on Cool Website that Tracks Shot Locations, Among Other Things on Blog a Bull - 11/09/09 3:26 PM EST
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Commented Sure, but our offense isn't good enough on What about Iverson? on Blog a Bull - 11/09/09 12:04 PM EST
Commented Iverson won't play any defense on What about Iverson? on Blog a Bull - 11/09/09 12:01 PM EST
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Commented He just needs time on Bulls 93, Bobcats 90 on Blog a Bull - 11/09/09 11:52 AM EST
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Commented GSW on Interesting Trade Idea: S-Jax & Anthony Randolph on Blog a Bull - 11/08/09 10:12 PM EST
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Commented Our opening schedule is pretty crazy on Open Game Thread #6 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs. Charlotte Bobcats on Blog a Bull - 11/08/09 11:02 AM EST
Commented Taj fouled his way to 19 minutes on Open Game Thread #6 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs. Charlotte Bobcats on Blog a Bull - 11/08/09 10:52 AM EST
Commented Deng played 47.2 minutes on Open Game Thread #6 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs. Charlotte Bobcats on Blog a Bull - 11/08/09 10:52 AM EST
Commented If Noah is averaging a double double by All-Star game on Open Game Thread #6 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs. Charlotte Bobcats on Blog a Bull - 11/08/09 10:50 AM EST
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Commented Most Outstanding Player/Performance? on Open Game Thread #6 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs. Charlotte Bobcats on Blog a Bull - 11/08/09 10:48 AM EST
Commented When Lindsey Hunter on Tyrus injures arm while weightlifting on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 4:32 PM EST
Commented We might as well hire Jack LaLanne. on Tyrus injures arm while weightlifting on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 4:15 PM EST
Commented He's Italian don't forget on Tyrus injures arm while weightlifting on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 4:14 PM EST
Commented The Cavs should be careful on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 2:07 PM EST
Commented That's the damn European Travel on "I felt a push from Deng, and I felt some contact up top from Noah," James told reporters.... on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:16 PM EST
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Commented Noah owns his space on "I felt a push from Deng, and I felt some contact up top from Noah," James told reporters.... on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:15 PM EST
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Commented I didn't think it was a foul on Noah on "I felt a push from Deng, and I felt some contact up top from Noah," James told reporters.... on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:14 PM EST
Commented You'd make a superb referee on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:13 PM EST
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Recommended I think Lebron is a idiot, He gave the ref this look at the end of the game like the ref had explaining to do. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:12 PM EST
Commented He won't make all of them on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:11 PM EST
Commented Miller was goofing on Fratello for that "on air" comment on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:10 PM EST
Commented What's that dumb NBA rule on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 1:05 PM EST
Commented He was trying to take over in the 4th on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:45 PM EST
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Commented Fratello on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:41 PM EST
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Commented I replayed Vinny's huddle comments a few times on I don't know how this happened, but it's freaking sweet. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:36 PM EST
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Commented Did someone turf Kurt's French Mansion in the offseason? on I don't know how this happened, but it's freaking sweet. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:35 PM EST
Commented That call was ridiculous on "I felt a push from Deng, and I felt some contact up top from Noah," James told reporters.... on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:34 PM EST
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Commented Taj doesn't know his opponents yet on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:32 PM EST
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Commented Listen to the VDN "Inside Trax" on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:26 PM EST
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Commented I'm need the wisdom of YaoPau on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:22 PM EST
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Commented He is 80% from the field on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:19 PM EST
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Commented The poor shooting on Bulls 86, Cavs 85: If winning ugly's the only way to win, I'll take it. on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:18 PM EST
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Commented I really really wanted Rose on Open Game Thread #5 OVERFLOW 2: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:14 AM EST
Commented Noah is 4-5 on Open Game Thread #5 OVERFLOW 2: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:13 AM EST
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Commented This is actually a good time to where Rose on Open Game Thread #5 OVERFLOW 2: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/06/09 12:08 AM EST
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Commented I think I might start using this to describe James and his drives to the rim on Game Preview # 5: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 4:12 PM EST
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Commented the comments on the video are great on Game Preview # 5: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 4:10 PM EST
Commented At least he didn't walk home drunk on Andres Nocioni has been arrested on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 2:33 PM EST
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Commented Bye Deng on Boozer to the Bulls for a can of tuna? on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 2:32 PM EST
Commented That's the roster I want on Boozer to the Bulls for a can of tuna? on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 2:29 PM EST
Commented Where you going Lebron? on Sam is pissing off Cleveland! on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 2:27 PM EST
Commented I guess we'll see Deng at the 4 tonight on Game Preview # 5: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 2:23 PM EST
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Commented I wonder if we could be a top 5 defense on Game Preview # 5: Bulls at Cleveland Cavaliers on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 2:22 PM EST
Commented Moves on Boozer to the Bulls for a can of tuna? on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 11:23 AM EST
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Commented The old formula on So maybe Thomas is sick, local media on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 11:18 AM EST
Commented Skipped practices? on So maybe Thomas is sick, local media on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 11:14 AM EST
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Commented I looked on So maybe Thomas is sick, local media on Blog a Bull - 11/05/09 11:13 AM EST
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Commented There's like 6-7 recruits on Tim Floyd was to be the rebirth of the Dynasty(oh god) He was to take young men and mold them... on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 1:37 PM EST
Commented I bet Admiral Ackbar can coach on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 1:19 PM EST
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Commented He doesn't have to finish on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 12:09 PM EST
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Commented It would be funny to see a whole section wearing flu masks that say "play Tyrus". on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 12:08 PM EST
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Commented Another scoring option on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 11:35 AM EST
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Commented I thought he got hurt again on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 11:17 AM EST
Commented Salmons should be able to get around Carlos Delfino with ease on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 11:16 AM EST
Commented I hate Hinrich on the high screen on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 10:37 AM EST
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Commented The Bucks need a cutter at SG or SF on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 10:31 AM EST
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Commented Rose was working out all Summer on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 10:30 AM EST
Commented Boozer on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 10:27 AM EST
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Commented Where did Rose's health show the most? on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 10:23 AM EST
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Commented Vinny's quote this morning on Bulls 83, Bucks 81: Bulls are bad, beat team that's worse on Blog a Bull - 11/04/09 10:21 AM EST
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Commented AL FUOCO VINNY! on Game Preview #4: Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks on Blog a Bull - 11/03/09 5:53 PM EST
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Commented We could host a fund raiser on Game Preview #4: Chicago Bulls vs Milwaukee Bucks on Blog a Bull - 11/03/09 5:11 PM EST
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Commented Journalism 2.0? on Drew Gooden accused of hurling gay slurs at fans on Blog a Bull - 11/03/09 4:59 PM EST
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