Letters to the Editor
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Published Letters: 513 Editor's Choice: 21
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fetboy is right.
[Read the article: Obama's big blunder]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]He said, "Obama missed a golden opportunity, that Keith Olbermann set up for him, to put the doubts spurred by his heritage to rest."
Whether we want to agree here on Salon, sports have massive power in this nation. I know of people who are aware of every stat and nuance of most sports, yet sadly, they cannot discuss politics, or environmental issues, or literature, or...
When Jay Leno hits the streets asking pedestrians questions like, "Who is this?" while holding an image of the current Prez, people don't even know... or care! They don't even bother to vote! We may prefer and wish most people were more aware of real issues instead of balls and bats, but they aren't. Besides, baseball is a billion $$ industry, maybe not equal to the trillions spent on war, but consistently huge, especially in the USA.
Olbermann deserves more credit because he does have his finger on the pulse. That was a gift to Obama. Speaking of huge, that is what kind of opportunity Olbermann gave, but Obama didn't seem to get it. This is one brilliant candidate and his mind is no doubt on other compelling topics, but this is important, and current, and pretty big for US history.
P.S. Barry Bonds is a complete jerk and a cheater. He happens to be black. Lots of jerks and cheaters out there in all colors, shapes, sizes.
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Just like active duty
[Read the article: Quote of the Day]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Where are the heroes? Not in Romney's RV! Not gassing up the rig en route to spread the word!
"Which is like driving a Humvee through Baghdad, only different."-T.G. Nice one Tim.
This could be a comedy, starring Vince Vaughn. He'd have fun with that role.
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I ( Heart ) timbuktom
[Read the article: King Kaufman's Sports Daily]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Nurse Ratched probably didn't even know he was missing and you handle him rather well.
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Performance enhancement and million dollar contracts
[Read the article: Thank you, Hank Aaron]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]sTiVo said it right!
I'd like to add that anyone who takes the high road about steroids is deluding themselves. It's rampant in many sports. As long as the lure of multi-millions is present, along with fame, performance enhancement will be there. Honest or not, it will be a part of the sports arena.
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sexy bald
[Read the article: How can I comfort my boyfriend about losing his hair?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I know some pretty hot bald guys. Usually they shave whatever is there off or keep it short. Maybe a few trips to the gym will make him feel better. Always works for me. Take Cary's advice, it's just like the hotel.
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The Road...
[Read the article: Maybe we should just nuke the table]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]by Cormac McCarthy. Recently I read this post-apocalyptic horor story and can't get the vision of Earth destroyed out of my head. Like the song that plays over and over. So, any mention of nukes just sounds like someone is talking about pure evil. It all sounds so ignorant.
"Well, it's OK to have evil, but don't take it out."
"Evil is not on my table!"
"Keep evil under the table, not on it."
"Other countries should not be allowed to have evil, only the US! We hide our evil and keep it locked away."
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Hello!
[Read the article: Fatal enhancement]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Would you like to meet my boobs? They are the most important and exciting thing about me! I want everyone to notice them, so I made them really really big! In fact, they are not in proportion with my body, at all. I got them to have power over men and I am so happy to display them whenever possible. Please notice how very sexy I am now that I have floatation devices attached to my body!
Just not very subtle, those store-boughts.
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No, you're not
[Read the article: Yeah, but did he drive a Winnebago there?]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Dear Rudy,
You don't look like you could lift anything but a gin and tonic.
Sincerely,
e.m.
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girl talk
[Read the article: My close friend has clammed up]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]Dear LW,
Without seeing anything but the letter you wrote to Cary I can tell you one thing for sure: It doesn't sound like she is a close girlfriend. I am fortunate enough to have several of these, and if one mentioned a loverboy (or girl) then disappeared for a year, I'd be worried about her safety, not our friendship. It probably has nothing to do with you. Usually, I find this to be true when it comes to girlfriends.
You sound like a good girlfriend and say that you put forth effort in your relationships. Hang with your friends who know how to communicate, by telling you if you are being to aggressive in your questioning. Someone who can be fun, have fun and geesh, laugh at themselves and their silly mystery lovers! Someone who is not so puzzling about things you probably really don't have time to hear anyway. I have an aquaintence who tells every little thing, when she gets waxed, her latest sexual encounter, her schedule and you know what, it's TMI (Too much information).
P.S. I have no idea what ENTP is but I have been told I have ADD and know someone with OCD and another who used to have an STD. Also want to mention the NYPD here, but don't think it would be appropriate.
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Dear Cary
[Read the article: There's a cougher in the office and it's driving me mad!]
[Read more letters about this article: Here]I've been on vacation and while away, without internet access, I was going through "Since You Asked" withdrawl. Now I feel so much better! And my cough has dissapeared!
Dear LW,
I know this has nothing to do with annoying coughing, but I have Celiac Disease. Because of this, I cannot digest gluten and have to be militant about how my food is prepared and what is in each bite. I am not easy to go out to dinner with and my friends, co-workers, family have to sit patiently while I ask the server and sometimes the chef what can be made gluten-free. If I have one pinch of wheat, rye, oats, barley, etc, I get sick and there is internal damage. I'd rather be the cougher.
Coughs can go away, really. Do yourself a favor and stay out of this guy's heath issues. Let someone else deal with it. Get an ipod if you can, or claim you are very hot (and maybe you are) and plug in a noisy little fan. Imagine how he feels, you get to leave the office.