Revisiting Three Archive Posts Dealing With Fundamentals of Logic and Making a Good Argument:
In years past it was the misfortune of your host to have a parting of ways with old friends over matters that should not have been. However, he at the time was not aware except in some vague fashion that certain good friends had serious problems when it came to dialogue on subjects outside of their comfort zone. Now we all have issues like this so it helps at times to remember that there are valid and invalid ways to approach such subjects. And while the incidents I refer to above unfortunately did not resolve themselves in a manner that would have been preferable to me, one of them nonetheless provided material for the composition of three posts which go over fundamental factors for dialogue. I will link to each one and explain very briefly what they are about:
On the Difference Between Objective Meaning and Subjective Intention (circa February 27, 2007)
The bottom line of any non-normative{1} (read: objective) handling of a subject matter is to separate what is said from what is intended. A person can intend something that they do not well deal with in explaining themselves. However, too often people confuse their normative{2} (read: subjective) intention is what they actually manifest in their writings or public statements. The above posting explains the difference between the two and why the distinction is such an important one to make.
On the Appeal to Authority and Distinguishing Between Valid and Fallacious Appeals Thereof (circa March 8, 2007)
Essentially there are valid and invalid ways to appeal to an authority and the above posting explains now to differentiate between the two.
On Ad Hominem, Revisiting Argumentum Ad Vericundiam, and Considering the Core Principle That Is Behind Any Argumentation/Logical Fallacy (circa June 1, 2007)
Contrary to what most people may think, there are valid{3} and invalid ways to utilize the argument to the man (Lat. argumentum ad vericunduam) and the above posting explains how to differentiate the valid from the invalid usage of that approach to argument.
Anyway, from time to time it helps to revisit these sorts of fundamental elements of dialogue and constructing valid arguments and as this writer sensed the value of doing so at this time; ergo that is what this post you are reading has sought to do.
Notes:
{1} Non-Normative: Deals with what is verifiable by the examination of facts which are capable of resolving the issue and therefore is properly viewed as objective in nature. [Excerpt from the Rerum Novarum Miscellaneous BLOG (circa August 21, 2006)]
{2} Normative: Deals with what is "better" or "worse" and therefore involves a value judgment which is properly viewed as subjective in nature. [Excerpt from the Rerum Novarum Miscellaneous BLOG (circa August 21, 2006)]
{3} The prudence of attempting this approach or lack thereof aside for a moment.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Points to Ponder:
If this was 1908 it would be the buggy whip industry claiming they were "too big to fail" likewise when the light bulb was the next big thing the Kerosene industry begging for funds cause they were "too bit to fail." Or in the 1970's when computers begin becoming better and better and on the verge of being in homes if the slide rule industry had applied for aid cause of the "too big to fail" rationale and now we have the auto dealers saying it. At what size exactly does one qualify as being "too big to fail"??? What happened to letting actions and responsibility go hand in hand??? [Musings circa January 10, 2009]
If this was 1908 it would be the buggy whip industry claiming they were "too big to fail" likewise when the light bulb was the next big thing the Kerosene industry begging for funds cause they were "too bit to fail." Or in the 1970's when computers begin becoming better and better and on the verge of being in homes if the slide rule industry had applied for aid cause of the "too big to fail" rationale and now we have the auto dealers saying it. At what size exactly does one qualify as being "too big to fail"??? What happened to letting actions and responsibility go hand in hand??? [Musings circa January 10, 2009]
Tuesday, January 13, 2009
Veteran Psychiatrist Calls Liberals Mentally Ill
If not for a lack of time, I could peruse the archives of this weblog and point to many examples of my saying the same thing.
If not for a lack of time, I could peruse the archives of this weblog and point to many examples of my saying the same thing.
Monday, January 12, 2009
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Miscellaneous Threads Worth Noting:
Two quick ones while we are in the mood...
Illinois House Votes to Impeach Blagovich
You read that right:
In a dramatic display of anger and solidarity over a political scandal that has made Illinois a national laughingstock, lawmakers on Friday voted 114-1 to impeach disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
It's the first time in the state's history that the Illinois House has voted to impeach its governor.
How much longer before this comes back to bite if not soon-to-be President Barack Obama or others in his soon-to-be administration{1} remains to be seen. Next up we have the disillusioned left which are not making things easy on the soon-to-be President either:
Obama Pressed Hard From the Left
Here is just a taste to whet the appetite a bit:
This is not about losing a vote. It’s about losing a weapon. The stimulus package is Obama’s first big legislative push, the one he absolutely cannot afford not to win, on his terms. Winning in style (think 75 or 80 Senate votes) enhances his power when the hard stuff begins.
That is in snapshot form a good analysis because a president who cannot start off solidly on getting his agenda items through will struggle to do so later on. President Obama won under what could very well prove to be impossible for him in that many who voted for him did not know where he stood on issues or did so only because they were dissatisfied with the incumbent.
Essentially, many who worry about an Obama and Democratic congress steamrolling things through do not often consider that what gives the Democrats the majority in congress are some seats held by conservative Reagan "Blue Dog" Democrats. The coalition in other words is not as all-powerful as many present it to be and Republicans would do well to remember this as well as a lot of what we noted in our election analysis should be how conservatives should proceed on these matters beginning on January 20, 2009.
Note:
{1} My money is on Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel by the way.
Two quick ones while we are in the mood...
Illinois House Votes to Impeach Blagovich
You read that right:
In a dramatic display of anger and solidarity over a political scandal that has made Illinois a national laughingstock, lawmakers on Friday voted 114-1 to impeach disgraced Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
It's the first time in the state's history that the Illinois House has voted to impeach its governor.
How much longer before this comes back to bite if not soon-to-be President Barack Obama or others in his soon-to-be administration{1} remains to be seen. Next up we have the disillusioned left which are not making things easy on the soon-to-be President either:
Obama Pressed Hard From the Left
Here is just a taste to whet the appetite a bit:
This is not about losing a vote. It’s about losing a weapon. The stimulus package is Obama’s first big legislative push, the one he absolutely cannot afford not to win, on his terms. Winning in style (think 75 or 80 Senate votes) enhances his power when the hard stuff begins.
That is in snapshot form a good analysis because a president who cannot start off solidly on getting his agenda items through will struggle to do so later on. President Obama won under what could very well prove to be impossible for him in that many who voted for him did not know where he stood on issues or did so only because they were dissatisfied with the incumbent.
Essentially, many who worry about an Obama and Democratic congress steamrolling things through do not often consider that what gives the Democrats the majority in congress are some seats held by conservative Reagan "Blue Dog" Democrats. The coalition in other words is not as all-powerful as many present it to be and Republicans would do well to remember this as well as a lot of what we noted in our election analysis should be how conservatives should proceed on these matters beginning on January 20, 2009.
Note:
{1} My money is on Chief of Staff Rahm Emmanuel by the way.
Wednesday, January 07, 2009
Sandro Magister on the Vatican, Israel, and Hamas
The bottom line really folks is that the Holy See does not understand what geopolitical dialogue is{1} if if thinks you can dialogue with someone whose stated mission is to wipe you out of existence. What is there to talk about, "please do not kill me but if I let you take a kidney and amputate my left foot can we be friends?"
There are some things that are non-negotiable in dialogue apriori and one is that you recognize the right of existence of the other party. Hamas cannot even take it that far; ergo they cannot be dialogued with. Period. It is time the Holy See woke itself up and faced reality on this issue.
Note:
{1} I have written a fair amount on dialogue over the years but it is pointless to go over any of it now if the basic principle above is not recognized first.
The bottom line really folks is that the Holy See does not understand what geopolitical dialogue is{1} if if thinks you can dialogue with someone whose stated mission is to wipe you out of existence. What is there to talk about, "please do not kill me but if I let you take a kidney and amputate my left foot can we be friends?"
There are some things that are non-negotiable in dialogue apriori and one is that you recognize the right of existence of the other party. Hamas cannot even take it that far; ergo they cannot be dialogued with. Period. It is time the Holy See woke itself up and faced reality on this issue.
Note:
{1} I have written a fair amount on dialogue over the years but it is pointless to go over any of it now if the basic principle above is not recognized first.
Sunday, January 04, 2009
Teaching Economics
Dr. Walter Williams' article covers some basics for rational thought and analysis of economics issues and I highly recommend it.
Dr. Walter Williams' article covers some basics for rational thought and analysis of economics issues and I highly recommend it.
Thursday, January 01, 2009
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne ?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
For an understanding of the lyrics to this song verse by verse and the reason why we traditionally post it at the start of every year, see the thread connected to this thread for details.
May your year be blessed and prosperous!!!
and never brought to mind ?
Should old acquaintance be forgot,
and auld lang syne ?
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And surely you’ll buy your pint cup !
And surely I’ll buy mine !
And we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We two have run about the slopes,
and picked the daisies fine ;
But we’ve wandered many a weary foot,
since auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
We two have paddled in the stream,
from morning sun till dine† ;
But seas between us broad have roared
since auld lang syne.
For auld lang syne, my dear,
for auld lang syne,
we'll take a cup o’ kindness yet,
for auld lang syne.
And there’s a hand my trusty friend !
And give us a hand o’ thine !
And we’ll take a right good-will draught,
for auld lang syne.
For an understanding of the lyrics to this song verse by verse and the reason why we traditionally post it at the start of every year, see the thread connected to this thread for details.
May your year be blessed and prosperous!!!
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
I do not have much to say right now except to post a reminder for those who have forgotten about what we wrote in expository form last year on the subject of auld lang syne and its meaning. I will sing those words again at midnight tonight as the year passes into memory and the new one unfolds. It seems fitting therefore to remind readers of what interpretation I put on those words and how I view the significance of the event that will unfold at that time.
In the meantime, I will program this blog to post the customary annual lyric posting of auld lang syne at midnight tonight and wish to all who read this post and there loved ones a happy new year and many blessings in the year about to unfold before us.
In the meantime, I will program this blog to post the customary annual lyric posting of auld lang syne at midnight tonight and wish to all who read this post and there loved ones a happy new year and many blessings in the year about to unfold before us.
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
RNC draft rips Bush's bailouts
Just a taste before we comment...
Republican Party officials say they will try next month to pass a resolution accusing President Bush and congressional Republican leaders of embracing "socialism," underscoring deep dissension within the party at the end of Mr. Bush's administration...
"We can't be a party of small government, free markets and low taxes while supporting bailouts and nationalizing industries, which lead to big government, socialism and high taxes at the expense of individual liberty and freedoms," said Solomon Yue, an Oregon member and co-sponsor of a resolution that criticizes the U.S. government bailouts of the financial and auto industries.
But you can be a small party government by running up the largest deficits in US history under a Republican president and congress??? Sorry guys but I am not convinced since you talk this way when not in power and then act like the Democrats with no concern for Constitutional principles when you are in power with a Republican president. As long as the president is a Democrat you do decently{1} but put a Republican in there and it is disgraceful. Tell me why you can be trusted this time to do things right if you get power back other than because Obama will be president. What happens if he fails to win re-election, then what??? Tell me and others what we can go on to trust you to do the right thing with Republican control of the government when you have no recent history of even decent performance in this area.
Talk is cheap.
Note:
{1} Not great but at least decently: that is my verdict on the 1/1995-1/2001 congresses under President Clinton. The congresses under President Bush from 1/2001-1/2007 were absolutely disgraceful and it makes all this talk about being the party of "small government" as hard to swallow as five star Chinese hot sauce.
Just a taste before we comment...
Republican Party officials say they will try next month to pass a resolution accusing President Bush and congressional Republican leaders of embracing "socialism," underscoring deep dissension within the party at the end of Mr. Bush's administration...
"We can't be a party of small government, free markets and low taxes while supporting bailouts and nationalizing industries, which lead to big government, socialism and high taxes at the expense of individual liberty and freedoms," said Solomon Yue, an Oregon member and co-sponsor of a resolution that criticizes the U.S. government bailouts of the financial and auto industries.
But you can be a small party government by running up the largest deficits in US history under a Republican president and congress??? Sorry guys but I am not convinced since you talk this way when not in power and then act like the Democrats with no concern for Constitutional principles when you are in power with a Republican president. As long as the president is a Democrat you do decently{1} but put a Republican in there and it is disgraceful. Tell me why you can be trusted this time to do things right if you get power back other than because Obama will be president. What happens if he fails to win re-election, then what??? Tell me and others what we can go on to trust you to do the right thing with Republican control of the government when you have no recent history of even decent performance in this area.
Talk is cheap.
Note:
{1} Not great but at least decently: that is my verdict on the 1/1995-1/2001 congresses under President Clinton. The congresses under President Bush from 1/2001-1/2007 were absolutely disgraceful and it makes all this talk about being the party of "small government" as hard to swallow as five star Chinese hot sauce.
Heaven help us! PM panic over country's defences (in 1978)
Of course Britain got Margaret Thatcher as PM not long after that. Let us hope that we will not be saying something similar after four years of the incoming Obama administration.
Of course Britain got Margaret Thatcher as PM not long after that. Let us hope that we will not be saying something similar after four years of the incoming Obama administration.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
On the Palestinians and Israel:
One nice thing about gmail is it has email and chat archives which (like the archives of this weblog) are very helpful in reminding your host of arguments made, positions taken, or predictions prognosticated upon in years past.{1} With the current response by Israel to Palestinian rocket attacks from Gaza, it seemed appropriate to revisit some{2} of our past statements on these matters many of which were not put on this weblog but which will nonetheless help in supplying additional colour to how your host views these matters.
Oh and though the content of the quotes is the same, I did clean up the spelling and grammar glitches common to the more informal chat forum ones -particularly the really horrendous spelling and grammar in the first quoted source. To differentiate matters a bit, the chat and email sources will be in blue font and the weblog stuff in dark blue. Without further ado...
[W]e agreed basically that whatever the motivations of the Israeli government was in turning over Gaza (and we know why they did that) that strategically, it was good for one key reason wait a minute...am mixing the story lines..with the Palestinian situation we agreed that whatever the motivations were for turning over Gaza (and it was US pressure as we know) that in the end it will help them have the arguments not to surrender the West Bank or Golan Heights...
[B]asically, they gave over an area with settlements and development with an economic base to some utter cretins who have demolished it thus the Palestinians cannot be trusted to govern themselves as they cannot even run a friccin 711 (except in this country of course lol). [Excerpt from an Email Chat (circa July 20, 2006)]
And this next one which requires a small clarification; nonetheless...
Israel gave over Gaza and the Palestinians proved they cannot self-govern hell, the only Palestinians who can run a simple 711 are American immigrants the rest are as useless as forward gears on a French tank. [Excerpt from an Email Chat (circa July 28, 2006)]
It should be noted for the sake of context that those words were written before the election of Nicolas Sarkozy and a paradigm shift in our approach to France.{3}
When writing on the Nobel Peace Prize being given to Sen. Al Gore in 2007 and some of the history of the award, criticism of some past recipients, etc, it occasioned these words among others from my keyboard:
It stands to reason that any noble intention that the late Alfred Nobel had with this award would not always be realized when there is some secret committee doing the awarding. And whatever problems there are with some of the past recipients of the award, they are to some extent explainable. I will now note my problems with some of the recipients in the 107 year history of this award being given out...
--Yasser Arafat (1994)
Yasser Arafat was a terrorist who never did one substantial thing in his whole miserable existence to advance the cause of the Palestinian people or seek real peace. This made the 1994 awarding a laugher. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa October 16, 2007)]
The basic principle animating this was outlined earlier this year after one of Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's "Israel will soon disappear" comments; ergo I revisit it at this time:
I do take a very simple approach to the subject of Israel: they would be foolish to play nice with people who wish to see them destroyed. That does not mean progress cannot be made but enemies who vow your death should renounce such views and demonstrate that they take those renunciations seriously or else to hell with them. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa June 3, 2008)]
And of course the principles enunciated in the above excerpts admit of a variety of applications:
[There's] nothing I love more than running across this kind of crap from "Internet Mecha"
[The offspring of the European terrorists who originally stole our ancestral lands are guilty of receiving this stolen property. Receiving stolen property is no less a crime than stealing it.]
[W]hatever one wants to say about the Mexican American war, the bottom line is, they lost. Besides, the McElhinney Gaza Scholastic Postulate applies here namely: if they cannot run Mexico without screwing it up royally, what makes them think they can handle greater land responsibility? (The postulate formed after Israel gave Gaza to the Palestinians who have fooked it up royally yet still want more territory to run.) [Excerpt from an Email Chat (circa August 21, 2008)]
I trust by revisiting those comments my view of the recent actions taken by Israel against Gaza is adequately manifested; ergo that is all I will say on the matter for the present time.
Notes:
{1} Email and chat archive stuff while valuable as a resource is nonetheless not viewed by us in the same way as weblog archives because we usually only blog on matters when we have arrived at solidity of view on the matter whereas with email and chat correspondence there can be a degree of freewheeling in positions taken, analysis, or (and especially) predictions that we would not take in blogging on a subject matter.
{2} There are a few others but they have been omitted from inclusion in this posting due to lack of time and the desire to not tangent out too far.
{3} [P]olitics is the art of the achievable not the art of the perfect and I am satisfied for the time being to cease and desist any derogatory comments about either Sweden or France while I watch to see if things actually improve there as a result of this significant political paradigm shift. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa July 30, 2007)]
2008 was the year man-made global warming was disproved
Of course this writer wrote on the fallacy of so-called "global warming" prior to 2008{1} but it does not hurt to remind readers from time to time particularly considering how much the fraud was embraced by not only incoming President Barack Obama but also Senator John McCain{2} in the last presidential election.
Notes:
{1} On the Fraud of "Global Warming" With Greg Mockeridge and Kevin Tierney (circa April 13, 2006)
[I]ndeed readers of this weblog know that we pronounced on the global warming matter some time ago[...] but it does not hurt to remind readers of this considering the magnitude of the confidence trick many are attempting to pull with the so-called "global warming" schtick. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa November 29, 2007)]
{2} On the subject of the environment, McCain gets a B. If not for his stance on global warming which is (at best) an unproven hypothesis, he would get an A. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa April 26, 2008)]
Of course this writer wrote on the fallacy of so-called "global warming" prior to 2008{1} but it does not hurt to remind readers from time to time particularly considering how much the fraud was embraced by not only incoming President Barack Obama but also Senator John McCain{2} in the last presidential election.
Notes:
{1} On the Fraud of "Global Warming" With Greg Mockeridge and Kevin Tierney (circa April 13, 2006)
[I]ndeed readers of this weblog know that we pronounced on the global warming matter some time ago[...] but it does not hurt to remind readers of this considering the magnitude of the confidence trick many are attempting to pull with the so-called "global warming" schtick. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa November 29, 2007)]
{2} On the subject of the environment, McCain gets a B. If not for his stance on global warming which is (at best) an unproven hypothesis, he would get an A. [Excerpt from Rerum Novarum (circa April 26, 2008)]
Saturday, December 27, 2008
I was rather cynical when this poem was written; nonetheless...
'its just the beginning of the message we send
a political season winding down to its end
I will not raise your taxes my friend
just those who make more than you
autumn's arrived coloured leaves on the trees
the Seahawks keep losing we need a reprieve
sitting with santa in pictures say "cheese"
with vertically challenged elves
[Written on 10/14/08]
'its just the beginning of the message we send
a political season winding down to its end
I will not raise your taxes my friend
just those who make more than you
autumn's arrived coloured leaves on the trees
the Seahawks keep losing we need a reprieve
sitting with santa in pictures say "cheese"
with vertically challenged elves
[Written on 10/14/08]
Friday, December 26, 2008
Miscellaneous Musings on Threads of Interest:
This post was mostly drafted back on December 12th and deals with the subject of sports -one that has been such a downer this year that I have said next to nothing on it at all on this humble weblog. Nonetheless...
Jack Zduriencik's first trade is a good one (Steve Kelley)
I waited to see something substantive from this new general manager before saying anything. It is based on basically five frustrating years of watching a team make one disaster of a mistake after another. But Steve Kelley -a columnist whom I disagree with about as often as I agree- really summarizes my view of this trade well and I am not just referring to the Abbot and Costello analogy at the beginning of the column.{1}
New Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik comes out dealing at winter meetings (Larry Stone)
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the most naturally talented players in baseball history in his prime. Injuries have robbed him of much of the past eight years{2} but at 39 he still has plenty in the tank. He is not gonna hit 50 homers anymore but at Safeco he might do 35-40. The field was literally built for his swing after all. Bring him to town, pay him reasonably, keep him off the field{3} as designated hitter (DH), and it can only help this team which has a serious need for a left handed power bat.
Gary Payton trying to get NBA team in Seattle
May you be as intense and relentless on this project as you were on the court back in the day Gary. Seriously.
Hawks send coach out a winner in his final game
It was nice to see the Hawks put together a battling game this season after the rash of injuries to key players and the lowered morale of losing so many close games. Mike Holmgren is the best coach the Hawks ever had and he made this team respectable as well as annual contenders. I look forward to their return to respectability next season but will always be thankful for what Holmgren did for not only the Hawks but for pro football in Seattle. Now if only someone can do something about the Washington Huskies but I digress.
Notes:
{1} Though that does not hurt of course :)
{2} Here is his stat chart. As readers can seem except for 2000, 2005, and 2007 Griffey had decent numbers -though the latter saw Griffey hit a mere 35 and 30 home runs respectively due to injuries but at least he was able to do something. (In 2000 his hitting 40 was seen as a down year based on his past track record but he has not duplicated that feat since.)
One reason he has not done so is playing him in the outfield where the injury bug has simply been too pervasive a problem for him. (The National League where the Cincinnati Reds play having no DH.) At DH Griffey could probably play five more years and at 32 homers a year on average (if he stays healthy) he could break the "record" set by that steroid bloater unethical cheater Barry Bonds and restore respect to a tarnished record.
{3} He is not the defensive dynamo he once was and though still good with the glove, there is too much risk of injury at this point to put him in any position except DH.
This post was mostly drafted back on December 12th and deals with the subject of sports -one that has been such a downer this year that I have said next to nothing on it at all on this humble weblog. Nonetheless...
Jack Zduriencik's first trade is a good one (Steve Kelley)
I waited to see something substantive from this new general manager before saying anything. It is based on basically five frustrating years of watching a team make one disaster of a mistake after another. But Steve Kelley -a columnist whom I disagree with about as often as I agree- really summarizes my view of this trade well and I am not just referring to the Abbot and Costello analogy at the beginning of the column.{1}
New Mariners GM Jack Zduriencik comes out dealing at winter meetings (Larry Stone)
Ken Griffey Jr. was one of the most naturally talented players in baseball history in his prime. Injuries have robbed him of much of the past eight years{2} but at 39 he still has plenty in the tank. He is not gonna hit 50 homers anymore but at Safeco he might do 35-40. The field was literally built for his swing after all. Bring him to town, pay him reasonably, keep him off the field{3} as designated hitter (DH), and it can only help this team which has a serious need for a left handed power bat.
Gary Payton trying to get NBA team in Seattle
May you be as intense and relentless on this project as you were on the court back in the day Gary. Seriously.
Hawks send coach out a winner in his final game
It was nice to see the Hawks put together a battling game this season after the rash of injuries to key players and the lowered morale of losing so many close games. Mike Holmgren is the best coach the Hawks ever had and he made this team respectable as well as annual contenders. I look forward to their return to respectability next season but will always be thankful for what Holmgren did for not only the Hawks but for pro football in Seattle. Now if only someone can do something about the Washington Huskies but I digress.
Notes:
{1} Though that does not hurt of course :)
{2} Here is his stat chart. As readers can seem except for 2000, 2005, and 2007 Griffey had decent numbers -though the latter saw Griffey hit a mere 35 and 30 home runs respectively due to injuries but at least he was able to do something. (In 2000 his hitting 40 was seen as a down year based on his past track record but he has not duplicated that feat since.)
One reason he has not done so is playing him in the outfield where the injury bug has simply been too pervasive a problem for him. (The National League where the Cincinnati Reds play having no DH.) At DH Griffey could probably play five more years and at 32 homers a year on average (if he stays healthy) he could break the "record" set by that steroid bloater unethical cheater Barry Bonds and restore respect to a tarnished record.
{3} He is not the defensive dynamo he once was and though still good with the glove, there is too much risk of injury at this point to put him in any position except DH.
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