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Old 06-08-2014, 02:48 PM
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As I didn't have a reserved seat, I ended up standing near some older ladies who earnestly explained to me why racing horses at 2 was so harmful to them. The one lady said she knew this because she was involved in greyhound rescue for ten years and so knew all about the problems in thoroughbred breeding.
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Old 06-08-2014, 03:01 PM
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As I didn't have a reserved seat, I ended up standing near some older ladies who earnestly explained to me why racing horses at 2 was so harmful to them. The one lady said she knew this because she was involved in greyhound rescue for ten years and so knew all about the problems in thoroughbred breeding.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxODBCYhy5I

These people affect things like our government, schools. They drive on our roads. The level of stupid and/or willful ignorance out there is astonishing sometimes. It makes you very afraid to realize how much you have to battle.
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Old 06-08-2014, 03:07 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FxODBCYhy5I

These people affect things like our government, schools. They drive on our roads. The level of stupid and/or willful ignorance out there is astonishing sometimes. It makes you very afraid to realize how much you have to battle.
On that note, here is the single greatest comment made about the race:

http://deadspin.com/the-strongest-take-1587752607

You'll have to click on the image once or twice to get the type large enough to read, but it's worth it.
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Old 06-08-2014, 03:13 PM
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On that note, here is the single greatest comment made about the race:

http://deadspin.com/the-strongest-take-1587752607

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Over 1400 retweets. I really hope some of those were 'can you believe this?'
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Old 06-08-2014, 03:17 PM
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On that note, here is the single greatest comment made about the race:

http://deadspin.com/the-strongest-take-1587752607

You'll have to click on the image once or twice to get the type large enough to read, but it's worth it.
I want some of what she is smokin'.....
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Old 06-08-2014, 03:39 PM
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Have really enjoyed this thread - that being said am really starting to dread work on Monday morning and the queries about Sheriff Cogburn that are surely going to surface, uh hope for once the entire day is booked FULL of meetings ...
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A disgruntled Liberal, no doubt.

(I know this is true, since Conservatives do not root for underdog stories and "Cinderella" tales!)

It is a really funny blurb, though.
No conservatives are to busy convincing idiots that they are looking out for them while positioning themselves to collect no matter the outcome. Liberals are busy convincing idiots that they are looking out for them while positioning themselves to collect no matter the outcome.
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Old 06-08-2014, 03:57 PM
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The best was the first comment under the article:

"don't even get her started on Barbaro"
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