Philly Wins in 13th Inning

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PHILADELPHIA -- Forget the myriad details that preceded the final exhilarating moment when the Phillies, gasp, somehow actually won Tuesday's game, a triumphant 8-7, 13-inning win over the Mets in…

Shame

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I just read this article in the NY Times. After taking small-arms fire, the patrol chased some men into a building, arresting them and finding several automatic weapons, grenades and…

QOD

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How can people argue that Obama's lack of "experience" at 47, is trumped by McCains 26 years of experience.

Deep Thought

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My 42 year old neighbor's heart attack and emergency double bi-pass was the best thing to happen to my health since I went out for wrestling in High School.  

Biden Thanks DE Delegation

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…and gets a little emotional while doing it:

“I just want you to know that this is a great honor, this is a great honor being nominated vice president of the United States and I’m proud of it,” Mr. Biden told the small breakfast gathering. “But it pales in comparison to the honor I’ve had representing you.”

At this point, the extraordinarily loquacious senator paused, speechless and lost in his thoughts. He wiped away a tear with his handkerchief and went on.

“My private life has been lived in the public arena because you all got me started so young,” he said, alluding to his election to the Senate at age 29 and the death of his wife and daughter in a car accident before he was sworn in.