Super Bowl a Paradox of American Culture

Pittsburgh Post-Gazette ^ | 2/04/05 | Gene Collier

[Ebony and Ivory]

Obviously, you are not familiar with Rush limbaugh betting method. He takes teh liberal position on the team mascot and picks the one that is most liberal. i.e., picking a noble animal (as the liberals would say) over picking a human (and patriots are a double-whammy. So according to Rush's method of picking winners he would pick the eagles because animals are superior life forms to humans.

[Jasper]

"Why can't they just give us Toby Keith, George Strait, and Dolly Parton for the Superbowl and dispense with all the Pop crap?! That's real Americana."

I was a little disappointed that Lynyrd Skynyrd wasn't tapped for the half-time show. It would have been a display of "real Americana", and a true taste of Jacksonville.

Alas, Skynyrd was probably considered 'too regional' - not the image that proponents of the 'new' Jacksonville want to portray, politically incorrect, and not mainstream (read pop) enough for an international audience.

/jasper

[Jasper]

I concur. All of your points are well taken.

/jasper

[hosepipe]

This is the first Super Bowl I can't get on my TV... no FOX stations here in my area.. must hurt advertisers demographics.. Like I couldnt get some of the play off games either..

[beyond the sea]

Belichick has talked about this issue and he can't stand the extended halftime.

It sucks...... the longer halftime.

But, on Sunday night I'm thinking the Eagles are going to need a forfeit at halftime!

[beyond the sea]

and yet I must smile at the fact that he's just a cool guy.

yeh................... he is!!!

He is one GOOD MAN!!!

He never changed.... he is just a normal sweetheart!

Sorry, I have to say that. I love the guy!

[mainepatsfan]

I hope you're right but I see a relatively close game at the half with the Pats putting them away in the third quarter.

[beyond the sea]

When darkness falls, only think me near

and do not be afraid

And please don't grieve when I am gone

Abide in what remains

'til the shadows end and we meet again

on the dawning of the day

For when shadows end,

we shall meet again

on the dawning of the day

******

Bless you for that.

[beyond the sea]

My nomination for stupidest song in the history of the universe

"Sweet Pea"?

[beyond the sea]

The Red Sox almost killed me because it was night after night.----------

A**hole. ;-)

Now, you are alive to see the Patriots kill the Eagles. Quit complaining!

:-)

[beyond the sea]

American men of their natural calling--politics.

"politics"???......... meat!

[beyond the sea]

I can see how that would kill somebody in Maine.-- no one lives in Maine except for that L.L.Bean guy.

:-)!

[beyond the sea]

Barbara Boxer combs her hair with a firecracker

Don't think.........................!

I was wondering if you were her stylist.

:-)

[beyond the sea]

Remember when Bill Russell used to block a shot under the basket, and DID NOT swat it away with venom, but merely blocked it to one of his team mates?

Nah, you're too young (maybe).

It was a beautiful thing!!! No selfish crap with Bill Russell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Bill Russell is God.

[discostu]

I remember the tail end of Russell's career, or at least have seen enough hilight footage that I think I remember him (ESPN classic kind of screws with your memory). Great player.

[beyond the sea]

Oh, yeah......BEAUTIFUL!!

That little girl (Shania) is a darling!!!!!

Thanks for the pic.

[mainepatsfan]

I've just seen highlights of his career. My grandfather and father speak the world of him.