Left Coast Sports Babe

Game 7 between the SF Giants and Kansas City Royals is one of my favorite baseball memories ever. In retrospect.

But game 7’s are a lot less stressful when you like one team better, but they’re not YOUR team.

Thrilled for the Astros though.

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Still hard not to consider this a World Series between two NL teams.   #Astros   #Dodgers

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Maryland-Rutgers game moved this weekend from Yankee Stadium in two weeks due to Yankees postseason run. Disappointing at least a dozen fans.

And who knew…. maybe this was bad karma for the Yankees.  Curse of the Scarlet Kings?

Well, the #Warriors are not going to go 81-1

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-Not a late start this Sat. Stanford has a bye-week. Which means Heisman voters will see about as much of #BryceLove as they do most weeks.

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-Sad that these days you see city “Louisville” trending on Twitter & have to check to see- Oh good it’s a football game, not a mass shooting.

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A good week  for those of us #SFGiants fans who always liked Verlander and felt bad about rooting against him in 2012. #Astros

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Right about now Seminoles fans have to be longing for the days when most embarrassing stories about team involved crab legs & shoes. #FSU

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2017 SF Giants were the worst hitting team in baseball. So they fired their pitching coach? #DaveRighetti #WTF

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A woman claims she got bed bug bites on a British Airways flight to London. U.S. carriers are appalled, they would have probably charged a “wildlife” fee.

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Interesting how some of the loudest proponents of white supremacy are among the biggest examples of why it’s a myth. #deplorables

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Are the vows to marry into the Trump family “To love, honor, and defend what Donald says, till death or divorce do us part?”

Nicolas Soames, Winston Churchill’s grandson, referred to @realDonaldTrump as “daft twerp.” Can only imagine terms his granddad would use.

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Bannon – now attacking W. “There has not been a more destructive presidency than George Bush’s.” Trump “Hold my beer.”

All five living ex-presidents raising money for Hurricane Relief tonight. Trump golfing and making money for his golf club.

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So we shouldn’t politicize soldiers’ deaths? Unless they happened on Obama and Hillary’s watch. #Niger #Benghazi

If the Raiders don’t watch out they might blow their strategy of hoping Vegas reneges on the deal.

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So does this NLCS performance this mean @Cubs fans can look forward to another World Series championship in 2124?  #every108years

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Nationals have to be thinking “How did we lose to these guys?” #Cubs

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What’s the record for number of “last plays in a single NFL game?” Asking for a Raiders fan friend?

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Right about now, Drew Brees might be okay with Saints trading to get Brandin Cooks back

NFL Referees Association statement today denounced “recent media reports alleging bias in NFL officiating.” Did Robert Kraft tell them to write it?

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Cam Newton didn’t appear for media press conference this Thursday. Maybe he was studying his routes?

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Damn. First Hayward now Lin. Alas these first week @NBA games have turned out not to be meaningless after all.

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Papa John’s flyer has a coupon for a pizza featuring “cheese made from mozzarella.” What exactly IS “cheese made from mozzarella?”

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Trump “I give our Puerto Rico response a 10.” Uh, he gives EVERYTHING he does a 10. Only because there is no 11?

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Inspired by President Trump’s strategy saying the everything he does is great,  “a 10” and all reports to the  contrary are #FakeNews will the 2017 #SFGiants now schedule a World Series Parade?

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Damn, now four shot in Colorado, at least one fatally. We didn’t even get the “US days without a mass shooting” clock reset to ONE!

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Awful to lose police officers in line of duty, but will Trump condolences now include “They knew what they signed up for?”

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Putin said Trump should be respected because “he has been elected by the American people.” And Vlad said it with a straight face.

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Adored Charlie Brown and #greatpumpkin. But maybe large orange objects should be suing Trump for defamation of character?

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Fox News headline “Media playing along as liberals weaponize Gold Star families in fight against GOP.”
But of course when conservatives “weaponize” families who have lost relatives to undocumented immigrants, that’s just good policy. WTF?

Finally, if you were upset about Benghazi you sure as hell better be upset about Niger.

Even Stevie Wonder could see that was a horrible call against New York Sunday.

But yeah,  that touchdown somehow called a fumble ought to do wonders for conspiracy theorists for those who figure fix is in for Patriots to get back to the playoffs.

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Meanwhile only the Saints could turn a 35 point third quarter lead into a cardiac stress test.  (Up 45-10 they let the Lions get to within 45-38 before scoring a touchdown on an interception and eventually winning 52-38.)

But really, who did the Saints they they were?  The Atlanta Falcons?

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Kaepernick filing a grievance against NFL for alleged collusion. That ought to do wonders for teams deciding if he’s worth the distraction.

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Although even if Colin Kaepernick is a distraction maybe the #Browns should sign him to distract from their play on the field.

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So the #NYGiants look like they’re leaving it up to #49ers and #Browns for number 1 draft pick?

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The cheapest ticket available on a resale site for tonight’s Astros-Yankees game in New York has fallen from $145 Friday to $89 Monday morning.    Which now will make getting into the game about the same price as a Yankee Stadium hot dog and beer.

That moment that Woody Allen calls the Weinstein situation “sad…” #Whythereisnosatire

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Wonder why #WoodyAllen would be stupid enough to use phrase “witch hunt” with Weinstein scandal. Maybe his black pointy hat is too tight?

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Hurricane Ophelia expected to be a Tropical storm when it hits Ireland. Might be first time “tropical” and “Ireland” used in same sentence.

That moment when the US Secretary of State indicates he had to check to see if the President castrated him?

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So how long until @realDonaldTrump at least decides to dedicate a golf tournament to California fire victims?

“Happy Holidays” or “Merry Christmas.”. Either way it’s someone being nice. If you’re offended by wrong phrase you just might be a snowflake

Curse of Les Expos?

Four hours going to the bottom of 8th. Even Red Sox & Yankees saying “Good gawd this Cubs Nationals game is long.”

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Bryce Harper has to be wishing the #SFGiants traded Hunter Strickland to the #Cubs #NLDS

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#Nats franchise has not won playoff series since 1981. In 1981 they were Les Expos. Blame Canada? #NLDS

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Maybe Cam Newton should have paid more attention to routes before tonight’s game? #TNF

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Goodell’s wife has been using an anonymous Twitter account to defend her husband. #Deleteheraccount?

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Appeals court reinstates #EzekielElliott 6 game suspension for sexual assault. Waiting for Jerry Jones to demand he play while kneelers set.

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John Calipari said current NCAA basketball scandal is “black eye.” Well, he should know, he’s given the sport enough of them.

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Headline “How the Harvey Weinstein scandal has become a nightmare for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.”
Uh, shouldn’t that be “How the Harvey Weinstein scandal has brought to light some nightmarish past bad behavior for Ben Affleck and Matt Damon.”?

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Pretty clear what @realDonaldTrump strategy is in Puerto Rico. Declare victory & leave. Remaining death & destruction is their own fault.

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Evening Standard reports Trump will not be invited to meet Queen Elizabeth II on visit to London. #FakeQueen tweets in 3.2.1….

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JK Rowling on Twitter “This and no other is the root from which a tyrant springs; when he first appears he is a protector.’ Plato

Of course, Trump probably thinks that Plato is that planet George W. Bush lost.

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All those saying Weinstein and other men’s behavior  justifies Mike Pence’s self-imposed rule never having a meal alone with a female who isn’t his wife –  How can you stand up to our enemies if you’re afraid to be in a room alone w/ a woman?

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Now rumors Russians used Pokemon Go to influence 2016 elections. Investigators became suspicious when they saw “Pokemon Nyet Go.”

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So much victim blame. Because we all can think of so many women who came forward about sexual harassment and furthered their careers….

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Just substitute “Fox” for “NBC” or “CNN” & imagine Obama attacking them like Trump is doing. GOP would be drafting articles of impeachment.

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Quote of the day on anthem protests: “They’re focused so much on the fact that they are kneeling as opposed to what they’re kneeling for. Peaceful protests are fine. You have your right to voice your opinion. As long as it’s a peaceful protest, everyone should be fine with that.”
Okay, now let’s see Trump go after Derek Jeter….

Seven errors, two games.    Bad time to become the ClEEEEvEEEland Indians.

What’s next for Cleveland? The Browns find a way to choke away the number 1 draft pick?

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Silver lining for being Cleveland football fan?  – at least the Browns don’t get your hopes up.

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At least US men’s soccer made sure we won’t have any national anthem controversy during the World Cup.

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Dusty Baker is often maligned as a post-season manager. But he is one very short porch at Angels Stadium and one Steve Bartman away from much better outcomes.

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Meanwhile  the “Washington Nationals are a train wreck” postseason wrap-up story looks like it might have to be postponed. #NLDS

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Watching #Strasburg in NLDS makes #SFGiants fans think whoever decided to shut him down in 2012 should get retroactive World Series share.

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Adrian Peterson on being traded from New Orleans “Thank you, Jesus. He answers prayers.” Right, but maybe prayers were from Saints fans?

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From T.C.  “Once again, another Adrian Peterson Switch is in the news.”

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Maybe all this anthem controversy with Jerry Jones is just to distract from the fact that the #Cowboys aren’t very good.

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SF Giants TV local viewership fell 28% in 2017 from 2016. Only 28%? Better performance from fans than the team.

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#BoyScouts will allow girls to join and attain rank of Eagle Scouts? But let’s get to the important question – can they share bathrooms?

Three suspected looters arrested in Santa Rosa tonight. Surely there are some unoccupied jail cells open in otherwise evacuated areas?

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If Trump really understood the first amendment, can only imagine what he’d be tweeting about “Losers” Madison & Jefferson.

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Today’s quote on Trump & the NFL “No president should have dictatorial power over individual behavior. A president should not be able to tell the owners of a business how their employees are gonna act and what they’re gonna swear allegiance to and all that.”
From that commie pinko Russ Limbaugh

Of the World Cup.   Thank heaven for women.

Well, at least we won’t have to worry about what #USMNT will do for US national anthem during the World Cup.

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#USMNT has not qualified for #2018WorldCup. Somehow I missed the Trump tweet taking credit.

Trump called Pittsburgh Penguins “true champions & incredible patriots.” He does realize Stanley Cup MVP Sidney Crosby is Canadian?

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NFL must be so proud:  That moment when you decry players peacefully protesting racism while still venerating a man at least involved w/ a murder #RayLewis

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Goodell says “We believe players should stand for the National Anthem.” As if NFL believes in ANYTHING in US Treasury doesn’t print. $$$

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Knicks sold jersey advertising patches to “Squarespace” Because Ringling Bros is no long an option?

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Mike Ditka says there’s been “no oppression in the last 100 years.” Well, as a former player guess Ditka has excuse of too many concussions.

Open note to men saying women should’ve come forward sooner on Weinstein. Since it made such a difference when they came forward on Trump?

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To be fair, all those people condemning women for not speaking up about Weinstein were so supportive to Anita Hill.

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If Harvey Weinstein’s behavior was worst-kept secret in Hollywood why didn’t Fox News break story earlier to embarrass Democrats?

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Harvey Weinstein flying to Europe to check in to a “sex rehab” clinic. Congratsto all those who had October 9 in the pool.

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Also to be fair, in the Trump – Tillerson spat –  accepting a job in @realDonaldTrump White House might be considered a reason to question someone’s IQ.

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Trump says he’d win if he & Rex Tillerson compared IQ tests. Note to Donald, it’s not like golf, lowest score doesn’t win.

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Trump refers to “Liddle Bob Corker.” Well, that ought to do wonders for that “Adult day care” image.

Sarah  Huckabee Sanders on the  Donald’s attacks on Tillerson.  “Hee made joke (on IQ), you guys should get a sense of humor & try it sometime.” Pretty sure Trump would lose humor test too.”

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Condoleezza Rice is the latest telling Trump to “tone down his rhetoric. ”  Bad enough that we have to miss George W. Bush, now we have to miss his administration too?

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If these #CaliforniaWildfires turn out to be arson thinking a whole lot of people may rethink their opposition to the death penalty.

Now Trump has tweeted out two rants angrily defending John Kelly. Tweets about #CaliforniaWildfires still at zero.

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One last purely political statement – We need to take back “liberal” as a positive word, and return “deplorable” to being a bad one.

Ortiz, Zimmerman, Moore, almost Charlie Morton ..add Max Scherzer to sad list of starters throwing great pulled late in postseason games. #dancewiththemthatbrungyou

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Go figure, Justin Verlander, in his first ever relief appearance, blew the lead,  but then settled down got the win today for the Astros.   Maybe Stanford grad A.J. Hinch is smarter than we thought.

Or maybe the Astros are really glad the Red Sox let Pablo Sandoval go.

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But really, Justin Verlander AND Chris Sale pitching in relief? Who do they think they are? Madison Bumgarner?

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If only the Nats had been able to trade for top-level relievers at trade deadline. Oh wait, never mind.  #Madson #doolittle

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Latest tweet from @realDonaldTrump “President Donald J. Trump Proclaims October 9, 2017, as #ColumbusDay” Uh, that was done by FDR in 1937.

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GOP tweeting today DNC should return Weinstein donations. If you want to support sexual predators donate to Trump re-election instead?

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Dianne Feinstein, 84, will run for re-election to the Senate in 2018. Larry King “Well, why not when she’s so young & vigorous?”

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Fires raging in California & @realDonaldTrump tweeting about Jerry Jones & the anthem. #deplorable #priorities

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Although, given the way Trump feels about California, I suppose while we’re upset he’s not sending good wishes, we should be relieved he’s not sending planes to drop gasoline.

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Texas law requires you to be 21 for concealed-carry permit. Hollis A. Daniels, 19 yr-old suspect arrested in fatal shooting of a policeman at Texas Tech had been brought in for a “standard debriefing” after drugs were found in his dorm room.
Daniels then allegedly pulled out gun, shot the cop and fled in a silver BMW.
White kid, from a “prominent family” in Seguin, TX, son of former councilman. Just guessing we’re not going to hear Trump call him a “bad hombre.

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If Texas Tech freshman who allegedly shot & killed police officer were black, think they’d have brought him to station w/o body search?

Anyone complaining late-night comics aren’t taking on Weinstein clearly hasn’t actually bothered to stay up to watch  Stephen Colbert.

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Trump “I think one of the greatest of all terms I’ve come up with is ‘fake.’ I guess other people have used it, perhaps, over the years, but I’ve never noticed it.”
Guess he’s never had time to eavesdrops on Melania talking with her girlfriends about their sex life?

Too bad all the Heisman voters are asleep.#BryceLove #Loveisallyouneed #Stanford

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Many fans from SF Giants days glad  to see Dusty Baker on the good side of a 5 run late inning comeback in the postseason. Go Nats.

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Yankees manager Joe Girardi said “I screwed up” in not challenging HBP call. He did. But he wasn’t on the mound giving up six runs.

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu lifted the city’s curfew Saturday night. Well, that calls for several drinks. #laissezlesbontempsroulez

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11 injured when Toyota Prius hit pedestrians near London’s Natural History Museum. Police say not it’s a “road traffic investigation” not terrorism. As if terrorists would use a Prius.

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Nonpolitical serious thought:  As a serious Carpenters fan, still feels like such a sad waste that Karen died from a (probably poorly treated) eating disorder.
But looking at Ralphie May, and earlier John Candy and Chris Farley, perhaps maybe we should also look at their lives less as fat jokes than people who also needed help with eating disorders?

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So much really scary stuff in world now,   so thinking never donate to ANY politician whose email subject lines are usually “awful” or “urgent.”

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Missing days when you could step away from social media for an hour on weekends without President threatening presumptive war.

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Trump – Melania received “tremendous abuse” for wearing high heels to visit hurricane victims. Maybe Puerto Ricans can pray for her? #wtf?

If GOP really wants to stop “risky sexual behavior” make it law that men who have sex need to put $$$ in fund for potential child support.

Trump says he’s not surprised by Weinstein allegations. How many times did they engage in “locker room talk” together?

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SNL could have attacked Harvey Weinstein, who seems to be fitting#deplorable definition. Except Weinstein hasn’t been elected to office.

We can’t talk gun control after mass shooting or climate change after a hurricane. Is there going to be say, an open Tuesday this fall?

Feeling old that I remember baseball before there was exit velocity. #ALWildCard

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Happiest people watching Yankees and Twins run through pitchers have to be the Indians.

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Just your average 4 hour MLB playoff game. Are we sure  Yankees weren’t playing the Red Sox?  #WildCard

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QB Brandon Weeden now has an NFL job. So just how far in front of Kaepernick on teams’ desperation list is Tim Tebow?

NFL reduced the suspension of Bears LB Danny Trevathan to 1 game.  Reduced why?Because it turns out Packers WR Davante Adams can still walk?

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Grayson Allen has regained his position as a captain of Duke’s basketball team. To soon to start a pool on his first 2017 suspension?

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A Florida man who was cleaning his gun accidentally shot and killed his 22 year-old son. So things are coming back to normal in Murica

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On #NationalBoyfriendDay it comes out “pro-life” Rep. Tim Murphy asked mistress to abort. Showing most women their boyfriend isn’t THAT bad.

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Americans can easily buy “bump stocks” online, but if CVS drug store has a 2 for 1 sale we can’t buy 2 Sudafeds- that would be dangerous. Rest of world – #WTF?

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Trump now blocked @ddale8 DC correspondent for Toronto Star. Stand up to our enemies? @POTUS can’t even stand up to Canadian reporter.

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Words Trump used about Las Vegas gunman: “very, very sick individual.”
and “demented.” Word he didn’t use – “terrorist.”

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Trump says now “We’ll be talking about gun laws as time goes on,” Right, as soon as he releases his tax returns?

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Many of the over 500+ Las Vegas shooting survivors will have permanent disabilities, so will Trump and GOP guarantee them no pre-existing condition healthcare rate hikes?

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Years from now will we all remember where we were the day throwing paper towels became Presidential?

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Trump to Puerto Rico, “you’ve thrown our budget out of whack”   The horror, hurricane made it harder to find $$$ for his golf weekends.

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All those times over several decades saying President is f*cking nuts seem so naive now we have US President who really IS f*cking nuts.