Name:Alfred Country:United States State:Florida Metro:Fort Lauderdale Birthday:3/14/1985 Gender:Male
Interests:Anything im interested in, I will write about!! Expertise:American and World History.
World Geography and Demographics
Being somewhat biased
Baseball and Basketball
Social Issues
Christianity
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Philosophy
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Politics
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I have learned so much this past year or so, been thru so many experiences both good or bad. Out of all the wreckage I do believe that Barack Obama is the best candidate for the presidency, I have so much to talk about and so little time to say, I will just post up my latest blog post, but i do plan to post on this regularly!
Hilary’s chances of winning the democratic nomination.
Quote: Overall,
Obama's delegate lead is 1,645-1,507. That masks an even larger
advantage among those won in primaries and caucuses. There, his
advantage is 1,414-1,250.
An additional 566 are at stake in the
remaining contests in eight states, Guam and Puerto Rico before the
primary season ends on June 3.
If Obama captures 53 percent of
them, which is the share he has gained in contests to date, he would
close out the primary season with at least 1,945 delegates, only 80
less than the total needed to clinch the nomination. If he and Clinton
split the 566 evenly, he would still be within 100 of the number needed.
Clinton
needs to win a forbidding 65 percent of the delegates in the remaining
primaries to draw even with Obama in pledged delegates. It's a share
she has achieved only once so far, in Arkansas, where her husband was
governor for more than a decade.
Given the unyielding delegate
math, Clinton has relied for weeks on forbearance from party leaders to
sustain her challenge. And they are growing restless, eager for the
epic nomination battle to end so Democrats can unify for the fall
campaign against John McCain and the Republicans.
In fact, it's unlikely any other candidate could have survived as long without coming under overwhelming pressure to withdraw.
"There
aren't many figures in American politics who could sustain 11 straight
losses and hang into a race and raise $35 million," Obama said at The
Associated Press annual meeting recently. "So in that sense she's
unique, and the fact that former President Clinton is there, too, and
the structure that he has of loyalty all across the country and the
brand name that they have makes it very tough." Source: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080418/...eDq5y.dsnw cF
According
to my rough estimates Hilarys chances of winning the democratic
nomination is 15%, Barack Obama has a 85% chance of winning the
nomination. Hilary has to win double digit blowouts in each of the
remaining primaries to even catch up to Barack Obama and surpass him.
Something that has happened so far only in Arkansas. I am really happy
with the direction the democratic party and the United States is going
in terms of accepting Barack Obama for who he is.
ALEX RODRIGUEZ COMING BACK TO YANKEES AND OPINION ON SCOTT BORAS
Alex Rodriguez coming back to the Yankees? (plus my opinion on Scott Boras)
"After
spending time with Cynthia and my family over these last few weeks, it
became clear to me that I needed to make an attempt to engage the
Yankees regarding my future with the organization.
Prior to
entering into serious negotiations with other clubs, I wanted the
opportunity to share my thoughts directly with Yankees' ownership. We
know there are other opportunities for us, but Cynthia and I have a
foundation with the club that has brought us comfort, stability and
happiness.
As a result, I reached out to the Yankees through
mutual friends and conveyed that message. I also understand that I had
to respond to certain Yankees concerns, and I was receptive and
understanding of that situation.
Cynthia and I have since spoken
directly with the Steinbrenner family. During these healthy
discussions, both sides were able to share honest feelings and hopes
with one another, and we expect to continue this dialogue with the
Yankees over the next few days. " -Alex Rodriguez
ALFREDO RODRIGUEZ'S TAKE:
10 years/280 million = Insanity....no one deserves this kind of money
especially a manipulative son of a bitch. Even if it was Scott Boras'
fault.
Drama is defined by the relationship of Alex Rodriguez
and the Yankees. I hated A-Rod after he opted out of his contract, its
sort of like when you break up with a significant other after a long
relationship, your feelings are so mixed you don't know what to feel.
On one hand I feel that Alex (or at least Scott Boras) should never be
forgiven and always hated for what they did for what he did, on the
other hand he was my favorite player, he shares my last name, he is
arguably the greatest hitter of this generation ...still its extremely
confusing.
Alex for 10/280 is insane, honestly if I were Hank
Steinbrenner or Brian Cashman I would not do it. But they run the
team....not me.
The Yankees will be criticized, hated and
scrutinized now more than ever, and history will be a testament, just
because of the greatest hitter of this generation, Alex Emmanuel
Rodriguez.
Get ready for the eternal stream of hate Yankee fans, Get ready!
Thanks ALEX!
PERSONAL OPINION ON SCOTT BORAS:
All
this drama just confirms that Scott Boras is a Machiavellian Parasite,
and a despicable human being. I knew that Alex deep in his heart never
wanted to opt out of his contract, but that conniving power hungry
egoistical son of a bitch Scott Boras manipulated him to do it and make
him an enemy to all Yankees. I always knew Alex wasnt a bad person, but
he was always easily manipulated by the evil Scott Boras, whatever
there is no use of complaining its done. Scott Boras is one of the most
despicable men in the universe.
Bella was a good movie but it had the potential to be so much more. The
basis of the story was excellent, a story about a soccer player who had
everything a man can desire, until a fateful incident changes his life
forever, and then how a friendship with a co-worker, a women he barley
knows, and how he helps her make the best decision of her life. Even
with its briefness, Bella, is a good movie. It could've used more
character development and more depth towards the character, it also
felt like it was missing some chapters to the story. But nevertheless
it was a good film with a great message, I will be honest and say it
had the potential to be so much better. But it was exceptional
nevertheless. I recommend everyone to watch it. A story about
friendship and love.
What was even more amazing than the movie,
was the true story of the main actor, this was a man who in real life
had everything, he was handsome, rich, and famous. Yet he still felt
empty, until he discovered catholicism and faith again. His story is
one of the most inspirational i have ever witnessed.
What a wonderful man, he lost all his selfishness to be an loving instrument of God
I want him to just try to get 30 million dollars a year elsewhere, it
aint happening Alex and fuck you Scott Boras, you are the biggest
bloodsucker out there,
Alex
your a dipshit, I cant believe i considered you my favorite player for
a time, you will not get more than 25.2 million dollars a year anywhere/
and your probably never going to have a season like you did in 2007, and your never gonna have a ring.
As much as I tried to like you, your nothing but a talented scumbag.
CONGRATULATIONS RED SOX!!!!!!!!!! on winning your second title in 89 years!!!!!!!!!!!
AS MUCH AS I HATE THIS TEAM, THEY ARE THE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS, I WONT TALK SHIT ABOUT THEM EVER AGAIN.
IT JUST PROVES THAT GOOD PITCHING ALWAYS BEATS GOOD HITTING.
HOPE THE YANKEES TAKE THIS AS A LESSON...
NOW MY GOT RINGS? Shirt is worthless...
Theo Epstein focused on pitching and they are succesful.....we focused on hitting and we are out of the playoffs.
If you look at the 2007 Boston Offense its the weakest since 2002, yet
they are one of the best pitching team in the American league with a
good mix of veterans and young talent guys.
The 2004 Boston team had a much stronger offense, but a bit weaker pitching thats why they were succesful as well.
They are just a more balanced team than the Yankees right now.
Congrats Red Sox
MIKE GRAVEL AND RON PAUL
I didnt know about these two candidates until a few weeks ago. They
seem to be shunned by the mainstream media, but a growing band of
grassroots supporters and college students support them with tremendous
ambition.
They both have a 10% chance of winning the presidency in 2008 as of
right now, simply because they are too extreme in their viewpoints,
which to me is not a negative, its just not feasible if they want to
win. Unless the general public and the mainstream media conglomerates
do an about face theses candidates have a slim chance. Thats why I
cannot support them unless they have a real chance of winning. Which
still might happen if they garner enough mainstream attention or if the
market themselves really really hard. Alot of things have to go their
way if they are really going to have a chance to win.
Out of the two I like Ron Paul better, simply because he is a libertarian constitutionalist who is pro-life.
Gravel he is more extreme than Ron Paul but still the young people love him for his policy towards drugs.
If they show they can really win this election, i will support Ron Paul.
Otherwise,
The man who represents the most change and has a good chance of winning (50% or greater)
Obama 2008
Well the Yankees Baseball Season has been extremely exciting....everyone wrote us off in June and we came back and made the playoffs....Alex had an unbelievable season...54 homers??? Wow...even i didn't predict that many, I think I predicted 44 homers for Alex this season. Yankees Offense is the best in baseball, However our pitching leaves alot to be desired.
So what if Boston won the AL east were looking for vengeance from 2004, I will tell you what though, BoSox pitching is better than Yankee Pitching.
The young guys, Joba, Phil, Melky and Robbie made the team worthwhile to watch...
As for the Mets what a monumental collapse....they are tied right now with the Phillies. I dont know what to think, I like the Mets, I just dont like their fans. I hope they win though. Jose Reyes and David Wright has awesome seasons.
Marlins are still the best team with an under 30 million dollar payroll....
As for Politics and Current Events....
The BlackWater Scandal....I think this was going to be inevitable, I know how disorganized Iraq is right now and with the government speedily hiring contractors in order to cover the lack of trained armed forces troops this was bound to happen. I bet many of their security guards are ill trained thats why they killed so many unarmed civilians all in the mean time these contractors get paid millions of dollars to do their work, much more than the volunteer. Face it the Iraq War is a mess....a 30 billion dollar black whole in which thousands of lives have disappeared.
The Republican Party going down in flames with Senator Craig and his gay sexual innuendo as well as the Iraq war, the Alberto Gonzalez scandal and the worse mistake of all, the Iraq Conflict....I would be surprised if the Republicans win in the next 15 years.
