tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.comments2008-08-17T15:19:58.478-07:00KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comBlogger120125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-52787179511251636702008-08-17T15:19:00.000-07:002008-08-17T15:19:00.000-07:00<B>LC:</B> You're absolutely right. That's good contact information, and if the IOC won't condemn the act - the NBA surely will. Money talks and the Chinese have 300 million people who are hoops fanatics. The Chinese state-run media has not reported Team Spain's gesture. It's too bad, because surely they would have to answer to the hosts with a little bit of sincerity.<BR/><BR/><B>Update</B>, TEAM USA: 119 Team Spain: 82KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-4670969240343681712008-08-17T14:19:00.000-07:002008-08-17T14:19:00.000-07:00Kevin, bored at work (hour 4 of a surely 12 hour marathon) on Sunday and read your blog. Glad I did. Loved your post. What makes truly incredible is that they are insulting the HOSTS of the Olympic Games. So they are not only stupid and insensitive, but also rude. They suck.Annmarienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-85323462912007866192008-08-16T18:43:00.000-07:002008-08-16T18:43:00.000-07:00said...<BR/><BR/>I really like this blog. I especially enjoyed reading the part of your childhood and your admiration to the African-American Community. Everything has positive and negative. Without your past experience, you won't be a better person ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-91927980660103076572008-08-16T01:19:00.000-07:002008-08-16T01:19:00.000-07:00LET&#39;S DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. TELL THEM WHAT YOU THINK!!!<BR/><BR/>PAU GASOL of the LOS ANGELES LAKERS &amp; JOSE CALDERON of the TORONTO RAPTORS<BR/><BR/>EMAIL THE NBA (you will have to register)<BR/>www.nba.com/email_us/<BR/><BR/>WRITE TO THE NBA:<BR/>David Stern<BR/>The National Basketball Association <BR/>Attn: Fan Relations <BR/>645 Fifth Avenue<BR/>New York, NY 10022<BR/><BR/>EMAIL LOS ANGELES LAKERS:<BR/>www.nba.com/lakers/contact.html<BR/><BR/>WRITE TO LOS ANGELES LAKERS<BR/>Los Angeles Lakers<BR/>555 N. Nash Street<BR/>El Segundo, CA 90245<BR/>USA<BR/>Phone: (310) 426-6000<BR/><BR/>PAU GASOL WEBSITE (No email contact)/Sponsored by Nike<BR/>www.paugasol.com/<BR/><BR/>PAU GASOL&#39;S NIKE SPONSORS<BR/>Nike World Headquarters<BR/>One Bowerman Drive<BR/>Beaverton, OR 97005<BR/>Phone: 1-503-671-6453<BR/>EMAIL:<BR/>http://www.nikebiz.com/contact/<BR/><BR/><BR/>EMAIL TORONTO RAPTORS<BR/>www.nba.com/raptors/contact/index.html<BR/><BR/>TORONTO RAPTORS ADDRESS:<BR/>Maple Leaf Sports &amp; Entertainment Ltd.<BR/>40 Bay St., Suite 400<BR/>Toronto, ON<BR/>M5J 2X2<BR/>CANADA<BR/><BR/>LIST OF MANAGEMENT/OWNERS TORONTO RAPTORS<BR/>http://www.nba.com/raptors/news/mlsel_management.html<BR/><BR/>JOSE CALDERON&#39;S webpage <BR/>www.josemanuelcalderon.com<BR/>EMAIL:<BR/>email@josemanuelcalderon.comLC Chenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03182675072975488656noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-62469586869516796242008-08-15T15:22:00.000-07:002008-08-15T15:22:00.000-07:00That's it! You home wrecker... I'm going to do a lot more than chat with <I>your</I> dad! If you know what I mean.....KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-12684063227520310182008-08-15T15:19:00.000-07:002008-08-15T15:19:00.000-07:00Can we talk about sleeping with each other's moms later!??! I thoroughly enjoy the topic, but right now I plan on sleeping with the mothers of members from Team Spain and NEVER calling them again. In fact, I won't even give them cab money for the ride home.KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-54122881792342761732008-08-15T14:59:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:59:00.000-07:00p.p.s I totally gchat-ed your dad!Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070839734486562235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-70516808789752418902008-08-15T14:59:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:59:00.000-07:00i think its racist but i also think that team Spain just has low IQ. I actually kind of feel sorry for them that they are so stupid.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-2984430590662837842008-08-15T14:57:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:57:00.000-07:00p.s. kevin, i slept with YOUR mom!Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070839734486562235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-49575196729420159792008-08-15T14:53:00.000-07:002008-08-15T14:53:00.000-07:00Yeah, this is pretty heinous. And it *is* racism- a culturally accepted racism, but still 100% racist. I was shocked that it didn't get pulled immediately from print circulation.Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070839734486562235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-29249878950742500562008-08-13T19:34:00.000-07:002008-08-13T19:34:00.000-07:00Waooooo....what a productive conversation!!! What's the topic for tomorrow ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-77677935886407608882008-08-13T17:40:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:40:00.000-07:00<B>To Ryan:</B> I was hoping if I just ignored you, you would go away! <BR/><BR/>But if you insist, I will give you two tickets to the gun show too.KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-8727097610241153482008-08-13T17:31:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:31:00.000-07:00glad to see me comments count....ryanwww.osilla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-85427760360877576522008-08-13T17:13:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:13:00.000-07:00Hi Lilja, you sound yummy. Although according to Dragoness, you could be a yummy 60 year old.KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-73322741271049966402008-08-13T17:10:00.000-07:002008-08-13T17:10:00.000-07:00<B>To Margie:</B> I will give you two tickets to the gun show so that you can reevaluate your statement. Furthermore, I slept with your mother.<BR/><BR/><B>To Em:</B> You can have two tickets to the gun show too, just so that I can show off my biceps to you. As for your request, I tend to stay away from deep thoughts, they hurt my brain. I blacked out yesterday upon completion of this blog post. <BR/><BR/><B>To Anonymous:</B> You raise a lot of good questions, and it's thoughtful from someone who has learned it growing up in another country. One thing I do agree with from the Bush Administration, is that the UN sometimes isn't very effective, and is slow to react. I think the US must be the leader in many 'international' situations, but do it in a tactful, respectful and if as a last resort, in a way that 'can't be refused'.KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-27630494258086739422008-08-13T16:24:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:24:00.000-07:00note - i want to correct my statement that no one has sent troops.<BR/><BR/>to clarify i meant to say for military support, the troops America has sent is for humanitarian aid.ryanwww.osilla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-43347834795239227552008-08-13T16:19:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:19:00.000-07:00to anonymous<BR/><BR/>First off no one has sent them troops. <BR/><BR/>Second you are absolutely correct, however it's always <B>POST</B> conflict, so perhaps now would be the time for the UN to step in.<BR/><BR/><I>Peacekeeping, as defined by the United Nations, is "a way to help countries torn by conflict create conditions for sustainable peace."[1] Peacekeepers monitor and observe peace processes in post-conflict areas and assist ex-combatants in implementing the peace agreements they may have signed. Such assistance comes in many forms, including confidence-building measures, power-sharing arrangements, electoral support, strengthening the rule of law, and economic and social development. Accordingly UN peacekeepers (often referred to as Blue Beret because of their light blue berets or helmets) can include soldiers, civilian police officers, and other civilian personnel.</I><BR/><BR/>Thirdly, I don't know much about this topic so I can't comment.ryanwww.osilla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-74557376533992623692008-08-13T16:09:00.000-07:002008-08-13T16:09:00.000-07:00wow you started such a stimulating political debate. how come you don't blog like this more often!emblog.emilychu.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-37680788752505218902008-08-13T15:29:00.000-07:002008-08-13T15:29:00.000-07:00To Ryan<BR/><BR/>Thank you very much for your answers. I am more confused now =(<BR/><BR/>1. If all of NATO support Georgia, why US is the only country send the troops so far?<BR/><BR/>2. If the purpose of the UN is "peace keeping", then helping countries to solve their confliects should be one of their responsibilities. Right? (If the answer is "no", I think that I need to start my education from kindergarten again.)<BR/><BR/>3. I am so sorry that I did not give you the whole story about this one. The CA state government is "proposing" (no objection will be accepted) to lower their employees salary to $6.25/hr until the CA state government cover their deficit. Per their announcement, they will reimburse the difference of the salary after the deficit is covered (if you haven't die by that time).<BR/><BR/>Any comment is highly appreciated. <BR/>(I haven't write so many words for a long time @_@)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-54357996936324519312008-08-13T15:01:00.000-07:002008-08-13T15:01:00.000-07:00punk!Margarethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09070839734486562235noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-83936898789336144222008-08-13T14:53:00.000-07:002008-08-13T14:53:00.000-07:00to anonymous<BR/><BR/>1. All of NATO supports Georgia and strongly condemn Russia for their attacks<BR/>2. The Purpose of the UN peace keepers is just that - "peace keeping" - when an armed conflict ceases they are brought in to help maintain order.<BR/>3. Not sure what you are referring to hereryanwww.osilla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-62574415031849855402008-08-13T13:58:00.000-07:002008-08-13T13:58:00.000-07:00(white flag) I am not here to make any comments. I just want to incert a link for your reference and ask a few questions.<BR/><BR/>http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&amp;sid=aYNNs1Xc2aNA&amp;refer=home<BR/><BR/>Kevin, please update &quot;the biggest, strongest and richest kid in the school&quot; to &quot;one of the biggest, stronggest and poorest kids in school&quot; (my own opinion)<BR/><BR/>1. I always wonder why we always want to be the first one to protect other countries? (what happen to other people????)<BR/><BR/>2. What are the duties of United Nations?<BR/><BR/>3. When we have such high deficit, and some of the works are being forced to lower their salary to $6.25/hr, should we be protected first?<BR/><BR/>Just my own opinions ^_^Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-54106834250709393822008-08-13T10:59:00.000-07:002008-08-13T10:59:00.000-07:00Ryan, thanks for the comment, but I think you're missing the point here. I do not argue that Georgia is an ally and that we need to come to their defense - I only argue with the method that it's been done.KevinL.http://www.blogger.com/profile/14676146120636390430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-78486099126834519982008-08-13T09:52:00.000-07:002008-08-13T09:52:00.000-07:00This is ridiculous and please be mindful of my remarks.<BR/><BR/>George W. Bush's only criticism the way I see it is that he didn't act hard enough. Note Georgia is one of our strongest allies, not only have they supported us throughout Iraq but have a representative stable democracy among a relatively unstable area. Using your analogy of a bully I also would like to use one of a friend turning his back on another in their time of need. <BR/><BR/>And, note for Barack Obama fans out there, he is basically emulating President Bush's actions in this. His policy is no different that Bush's in this situation. <BR/><BR/>I think we all have to understand there are critical issues and intricate details going on here. While I'm not implying we should have attacked Russia, I do think president Bush could have sent a stronger signal and for any matter of politics only in hindsight can I make these observations.Ryanwww.osilla.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4616536077702384056.post-35541689230109268372008-08-13T07:56:00.000-07:002008-08-13T07:56:00.000-07:00This is one of the best blogs that you wrote so far. Finally you are not as s****** as what you told me ^_*Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com