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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 Pound for pound on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:35 PM EST
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Commented Zaza juked on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:32 PM EST
Commented both calls from on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:31 PM EST
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Commented lol on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:28 PM EST
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Commented HA! on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:27 PM EST
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Commented who the heck is that wearing #9? on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:25 PM EST
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Commented If he likes playing for winning teams in empty arenas on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:18 PM EST
Commented The fix is in on Open Game Thread #20: Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:17 PM EST
Commented That's good on Game Preview #20 - Bulls at Atlanta Hawks on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 6:58 PM EST
Commented Some links and quotes on The Bulls franchise value increased last year to $511 million on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 6:40 PM EST
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Commented An obvious malcontent on You better play him big minutes, Vinny.... or let's hope Vinny's gone by the time TT is back! on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 12:37 PM EST
Commented Maybe Deng has a Vitamin D deficiency like Chris Kaman on Nets 103, Bulls 101: Won't say rock bottom since there could be a ways to go on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 12:34 PM EST
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Commented Ehm on Tyrus to the Knicks update [sort of] on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 12:10 PM EST
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Commented Nobody on the sidelines on Nets 103, Bulls 101: Won't say rock bottom since there could be a ways to go on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 11:01 AM EST
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Commented His looks were wide open looks too on Nets 103, Bulls 101: Won't say rock bottom since there could be a ways to go on Blog a Bull - 12/09/09 7:49 AM EST
Commented Paxson is a line jumper on Hinrich out the next two games. So...could VDN really be fired? on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 4:13 PM EST
Commented Kirk missed the first 30 games last season on Hinrich out the next two games. So...could VDN really be fired? on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 2:11 PM EST
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Recommended Rick's rant on LeBrick... thank you sir! on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 1:57 PM EST
Commented Lebron James on Rick's rant on LeBrick... thank you sir! on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 1:57 PM EST
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Posted Noah was right to be upset[ed. with Lebron James dancing]. on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 1:49 PM EST
Commented Doubtful on Hinrich out the next two games. So...could VDN really be fired? on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 12:59 PM EST
Commented A plan on Hinrich out the next two games. So...could VDN really be fired? on Blog a Bull - 12/08/09 9:54 AM EST
Commented If Deng tied Jack's shoe on What can the Bulls do to improve? on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 5:00 PM EST
Commented I like your new sig on Vinny's 3rd year is guaranteed on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 2:01 PM EST
Recommended Here's a recap in 10 words or less on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 1:51 PM EST
Voted for No on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 1:28 PM EST
Posted Jarret Jack shares holiday recipes and other tips for making the Bulls look slightly worse than a... on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 12:40 PM EST
Commented 4 games in 5 nights this week on 2 more blowout losses on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 10:07 AM EST
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Commented Make the playoffs in season one? on Vinny's 3rd year is guaranteed on Blog a Bull - 12/07/09 9:55 AM EST
Commented They have a great org too on Open Game Thread #18 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs Toronto Raptors on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:43 PM EST
Commented Here's how the conversation went on Open Game Thread #18 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs Toronto Raptors on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:41 PM EST
Commented Trade Deng for Martin on Open Game Thread #18 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs Toronto Raptors on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:37 PM EST
Recommended Proof positive that the Bulls quit on their coach: on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:35 PM EST
Recommended I'm surprised Deng didn't tie it for him. on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:35 PM EST
Commented Fred Tedeschi on Open Game Thread #18 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs Toronto Raptors on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:34 PM EST
Commented What? Why? on Open Game Thread #18 OVERFLOW: Bulls vs Toronto Raptors on Blog a Bull - 12/06/09 4:12 PM EST
Commented +Hunter and +Gray on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 5:55 PM EST
Commented Isiah probably signed some sneakers for Al on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 5:54 PM EST
Commented Reinsdorf is too smart on taxes on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 5:50 PM EST
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Recommended Also another funny thing regarding me emailing KC . . . . on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 4:40 PM EST
Commented Did you CC the Trib Ombudsman? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 4:05 PM EST
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Commented I wonder what Harrington's numbers might look like as a Bull on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 4:01 PM EST
Commented You own the decisions of Isiah Thomas on Rumor: Knicks in the market for Tyrus Thomas? on Posting and Toasting - 12/04/09 3:02 PM EST
Commented So we sign "Lebron 'Business' James" on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 2:44 PM EST
Commented Who runs the Bulls? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 12:29 PM EST
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Commented Say we sign nobody big on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 12:15 PM EST
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Commented How many times have there been rumors of the Bulls acquiring Al Harrington? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 12:14 PM EST
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Commented But it was cheap and worthy on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 12:02 PM EST
Commented We need a photoshop on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:56 AM EST
Commented Peer review the shit out of the commentators then on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:51 AM EST
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Commented What about double double? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:49 AM EST
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Recommended donnie drafted harrington and traded for him like 6 times on Posting and Toasting - 12/04/09 11:27 AM EST
Commented Maybe Tyrus Thomas is our Van Wilder on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:24 AM EST
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Commented huh? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:23 AM EST
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Commented If I am a Knicks fan on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:21 AM EST
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Commented Is this difficult for you to follow? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 11:03 AM EST
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Commented Yes on Rumor: Knicks in the market for Tyrus Thomas? on Posting and Toasting - 12/04/09 10:51 AM EST
Commented Right on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 10:19 AM EST
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Commented If the Knicks acquire Thomas they will add value to his bird rights on Rumor: Knicks in the market for Tyrus Thomas? on Posting and Toasting - 12/04/09 10:00 AM EST
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Commented Here is the Posting and Toasting discussion on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:49 AM EST
Commented Here on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:49 AM EST
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Recommended Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:49 AM EST
Commented KC echoes AWoj on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:47 AM EST
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Commented Can we get Taj Gibson in this deal? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:45 AM EST
Commented I'd do that Boozer deal in a heartbeat on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:37 AM EST
Commented The Sexiest athlete in Chicago on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:35 AM EST
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Commented How does this trade help us this season? on Tyrus To Be Traded For Al Harrington? on Blog a Bull - 12/04/09 9:34 AM EST
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Commented The figure's hands on link on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 8:07 PM EST
Commented Dang on The image isn't particularly related, but it was too good not to share. Has anyone seen... on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 5:35 PM EST
Commented Chicks dig DeRosa on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 4:11 PM EST
Commented lol on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 4:10 PM EST
Commented It sure is nice to play against Gordon now on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 10:55 AM EST
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Commented He appeared pretty vocal on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 10:51 AM EST
Recommended I wasn't at the game on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 10:50 AM EST
Commented He's a Piston now on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 10:49 AM EST
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Commented Brown may have better hands than Taj on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 10:47 AM EST
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Commented So what on Bulls 92, Pistons 85: Given the current state of the team, a must-win that was won on Blog a Bull - 12/03/09 10:46 AM EST
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Commented So what on Play James Johnson. Play him at PF. on Blog a Bull - 12/02/09 7:05 PM EST
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Commented Jerry Sloan and the Jazz on Play James Johnson. Play him at PF. on Blog a Bull - 12/02/09 6:59 PM EST
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