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Why taking pride in the accomplishments of people you don’t know in sport you don’t understand is the most American thing ever

The Winter Olympics begin in two weeks. I contain my enthusiasm with ease. Some people get Olympic fever. I get Olympic apathy. Part of it is the “winter” part of the games. It snowed 11 inches over the weekend. I use a walker to get around and ask friends to help dig out my carContinue reading “Why taking pride in the accomplishments of people you don’t know in sport you don’t understand is the most American thing ever”

HOT SHEET: Theresa Greenfield’s ads stink; State courts put schools in their place; the Bears are doomed this year; And why I’d rather die than pass away

From the desk of Daniel P. Finney, sergeant of the watch, Drake Station. ITEM ONE: Someone should tell Theresa Greenfield, Democratic U.S. Senate candidate from Iowa, that her commercials stink. In one spot, her critique of Sen. Joni Ernst suggests the incumbent gave Iowans “the short end of the stick.” This beyond cliche barb bitesContinue reading “HOT SHEET: Theresa Greenfield’s ads stink; State courts put schools in their place; the Bears are doomed this year; And why I’d rather die than pass away”