An Open Letter to NY State Senator Greg Ball
Normally we don't get political here at BTeamBombers, but this one feels kind of important and it represents yet another shift in how social media and the web as whole can effect the democratic process. As the debate over gay marriage rages on in the state of New York, state senator Greg Ball (R - Dist. 40) has taken to twitter to ask the public how we think he should vote. Ball is a young moderate who recently stated that he cannot vote in favor of a bill that doesn't include language for "religious protections". Ball seems to be giving the issue careful consideration however, which is a welcome break from the knee jerk responses often found on both sides of this issue. The senator wants to here from the people. If you'd like to be part of the discussion, you can respond to his tweet "Opening up the discussion! So, if you were me, how would you vote on gay marriage? Yes or No?" @ball4ny, email him at gball@nysenate.gov or call his office at (518) 455-3111. My response is below.
Remembering The Big Man
Rock and Roll lost a legend this weekend with the passing of saxophone demigod (DO I HAVE TO SAY HIS NAME? DO I HAVE TO SAY HIS NAAAAAAAME???) Clarence Clemons. For more than three decades, The Big Man who towered over the audience standing 6’5”, absolutely dwarfing his powerful tenor sax, served as the rhythmic and spiritual backbone of Bruce Springsteen’s legendary E. Street Band. Clemons died Saturday due to complications from a stroke. He was 69 years old.
That’s Enough, Cleveland
There are three guys that come to mind who deserve a break: Obama, Michael Vick and LeBron James. This isn't a political blog, those are for douchebags and (speaking of douchebags) Rick Reilly beat me to defending Vick. I hate it when I find myself agreeing with Reilly. But I digress, I'm here to defend LBJ.
Adventures in South Bend and Other Fond Memories
Jimmy and I headed to South Bend a few weeks ago for ND's final home game of the tumultuous 2010 football season. Our weekend started off as shaky as the Irish did this year. When the ridiculousness of the first leg of our trip culminated in locking ourselves out the apartment at which we were staying, we decided we had absorbed all of the negative karma and maybe the Domers had a chance - we had no idea how right we were. What would follow would be just about the perfect ND Football experience.
Pick Of The Week: No. 5 MSU Vs. No. 18 Iowa
Resident College Football Expert Jimmy "The Greek" March Gives Us His Prediction For A Key Big 10 Matchup
An American in FIFA
I went to my first FIFA game this weekend (a friendly between the US and Poland at Soldier Field) with HefNasty, Mrs.Nasty and some friends. Holy shit. What a time. If your fandom for soccer is casual/non-existent, go to a game. It will make you a believer. The total experience of being there is about so much more than the game on the pitch. This is lost when watching soccer on TV.
Rock and Roll Never Forgets
You know what’s awesome? Music. And boobs, of course. But I’m gonna go ahead and talk about music in this post. Pop music, folk music, even classical (as long as it’s got some feeling) is, without a doubt, the fucking shit.
UPDATE: A New Tiger?
UPDATE: Everything that guys said is bullshit. Thank you.
As Tiger Woods gears up to return to competitive golf, and in the wake of the most open, uncontrolled and public forum he has spoken to the media in since his car accident, it seems we may see a new, more mature Tiger at Amen Corner on Thursday. I didn't drink the Kool-aid after that half baked "apology" in February and I laughed off his first two interviews, but as he threw himself on the mercy of the press corps, it was clear that something about Tiger Woods is different.
I Put On For My City
As pitchers and catchers report and I buy tickets for my annual pilgrimage to Mesa, AZ, it’s hard to escape the feeling that this year could be ours. With the young, revitalized Hawks on top of the division, one has to wonder if it’s time for Chicago to end another drought. As the trade deadline looms in the NBA, we are offered a glimmer of hope towards a Bulls playoff run. Throughout all the trials and tribulations, ups and downs, living and dying with our teams, expecting nothing less than perfection, coping with disappointment and finally rejoicing when a team does it, rooting for Chicago teams is a truly unique experience…