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Posted Wednesday August 05, 2009, About: Fulham rename pub after McBride

I'm requesting a guide to "McBride's," and I'm definitely going to hit it up next time I'm in London. I'll go out of my way to get there... really is an honor.

Posted Wednesday August 05, 2009, About: Fulham rename pub after McBride

Good on ya Captain America. Well-deserved.

Maybe we could call him Bloody Brian? I'd drink one of those... Seems like his best always comes out when he's bleeding. LOL.

Put him in the lineup vs the Azteca (cause we're not really playing Mexico, we're playing the location), let him bleed all over the field and jump on top of Marquez to score the game-winner in the first ever "W" in Mexico City...

In a perfect world...

Posted Thursday July 23, 2009, About: Livorno interested in Donovan

wow, look at all the interest. It is encouraging. I like this move BTW, just so long as he plays. It will only help him, and the US, IF he plays.

Posted Thursday July 23, 2009, About: Fulham talking to Seattle's Montero

That would be an interesting pick up. Montero shows a lot of promise. Could only further boost MLS' profile.

Posted Friday June 26, 2009, About: Torres talking to Deportivo

Give me the points at Azteca. Beating them there means they have no place to hide any more. Plus it would surely get us to SAWC2010 and would almost certainly doom them. That's a double-plus. And then it gives BB time to experiment with the lineup versus desperate opponents. Triple-plus.

I love all the new attention the USMNT is getting, but it's really annoying. I mean these guys call themselves journalist and they screw up people's names, don't understand goal-differential, and expect the USMNT to bring home a WC title? Spain hasn't won one despite the best league and crop of players over the past 6-8 years, it's been a while for Argentina despite a extremely high-paid roster, the list goes on. I'll die for my colors, and I want my boys to win, but it would almost spoil our nation to do so. People would expect us to do it every time and that's not realistic for any country (save Brazil/Italy). We haven't suffered enough yet. But man it would piss the Brits off so bad if we were level with them on WC titles... I can here them now...

Posted Friday May 22, 2009, About: U.S.' Onyewu target of racist slur?

Clarification: when I say they don't understand their own prejudices, I mean most don't have the concepts or words to describe the prejudices in their own language.

They could really benefit from reading some W.E.B. Dubois.

The world could.

Double-consciousness b*tches!

Posted Friday May 22, 2009, About: U.S.' Onyewu target of racist slur?

Not only are Europeans infinitely more prejudice than North Americans, they don't even understand the degree of offensiveness that their prejudices reach. African Americans pioneered the global civil rights movement and the modern study of race relations. And even today race relations still get significant attention in the media. In America, save for places in the South (like where I live), it's very taboo to be openly prejudice.

In Europe, it's been my experience that a lot of the prejudices are not necessarily malicious as much as it is ignorance and insensitivity. Being politically correct is just not a priority for everyday Europeans (and for South Americans too). Now, I'm over-generalizing, of course. But time and time again, while I'm vacationing in Europe, I purposely bring up race-relations because it's an academic area I've studied for a while, and I overwhelming meet people who hold prejudice views and defend them. There are laws in place to overcome inequalities in treatment and opportunity, a great first step. But their academic institutions leave much to be desired in the study of race-relations.

I wouldn't go as far as to say the government has a big problem with it; the police are not unusually harsh towards minorities. But the general public is ruthless and unashamed of their views. I try to combat it where ever I go. It's up to everyone to try to beat racism though. Jokes are one thing, but out right insults are another. Everyone has to play their part; when you here someone being racist, tell them it's not ok, even if it's not your race being insulted. A simple "hey, that's not cool man" goes a long way.

File the complaint Gooch, you're a human being and deserved to be treated as one AT ALL TIMES.

Posted Friday April 10, 2009, About: Howard determined to face Aston Villa

@ D-Wreck, many thanks for the inside info. I had no idea. Got any links? I always wondered why Freidel isn't still competing for the starting USMNT GK position, he's plenty capable. After Howard's 'near' howler last game it got me thinking about Freidel, a lot.

Posted Friday April 10, 2009, About: Garber: D.C. may lose United

I like "Sporting Saint Louis" better. The "United" and "FC" fads are getting played... oh, what's that? DCU isn't going anywhere? Oh, sorry... (waiting patiently)

Posted Thursday February 12, 2009, About: Mexican coach slaps U.S. player

Any of you guys heard of the "Frankie needs a beer" chant? Apparently, during one of the Crew's home games Frankie was injured, but he showed up early to the stadium and was tailgating with some fans and chugging beers. They've since made a chant out of it.

I so want this guy in our lineup. He does make me nervous, but he runs like an animal and doesn't ever stop. I was for sure he was gonna blow a lung or something. I think he's miles above Pearce, who i only noticed was even playing when he was getting beat.

Posted Friday January 30, 2009, About: Pujols wants Cards to sign Manny

PLEASE JESUS, IF YOU LOVE ME, LET MANNY COME TO MY CARDS. PLEEEASE... I have to stop thinking about it, it's going to make me less productive at work. You think Papi and Manny was crazy? Manny and Poo... *&^%$*###(%*$*#(@)@&&^*$(.... ok, I'm done.

Posted Thursday August 21, 2008, About: Heerenveen seeking paydirt for Bradley

Ditto, Lucic does in fact blow phat wuns

Posted Monday August 11, 2008, About: Florian to unleash 'hellbows'

KRB sounds like a tool... carry on everyone else...

Posted Friday July 25, 2008, About: Donovan admits Euro interest

LD needs to go to Europe, nothing more needs to be said.

He was a young kid and couldn't handle the previous pressure. Now he's matured and is ready to test the water. I don't even want to discuss how he disappears in the biggest games and shies away from physical play. LD needs to be pushed out of his comfort zone more, and a switch to Europe will do just that. No one there is going to kiss his arse.

He's got more potential than we would like to admit. For a bunch of people who bash the heck out of him we sure do have a lot riding on him producing for the USMNT. Hate him or love him, when LD does well the US does well.

Posted Monday July 14, 2008, About: Mulder's career may be over

This sucks... Thanks for the memories Mulder, we always believed you were great. Good luck getting better, but I think he's done as a card...

Posted Wednesday July 09, 2008, About: Mastroeni wants Spain or Italy move

Pablo was hittin tha piece pipe, and THAT'S what led to this pipe dream... BURN

Posted Wednesday July 09, 2008, About: Blanco attacks D.C. United employee

Anyone know of any YouTube video of Blanco's red card and subsequent rant?

Posted Wednesday July 09, 2008, About: Dolphin thinks he's underpaid

Dude, we are internationally known as the worst team in sports (I heard a story on SkySports talking about how bad the "once storied" Miami Dolphins as a good point for Derby County (the worst team in the EPL last year, or any year for that matter.), "at least they're better than the Dolphins..."

Posted Monday July 07, 2008, About: Lindland: UFC contracts are illegal

Just like a Republican to think people LIKE being on welfare and food stamps while your fat arse votes to repeal taxes that you have an obligation to pay for living in this country. Middle-class crunch. Look it up fatty.

Posted Monday July 07, 2008, About: Adu linked to Monaco move

Freddy just needs some PT. Period. Where ever that is, so be it. Just give my boy some legitimate PT.

Posted Monday June 30, 2008, About: Miami recruit qualifies, FAU passes

UCF is gonna crush FAU... GO KNIGHTS!