Author: Ben Raskin
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You Best Be Voting Tomorrow
Here’s a bitter pill to swallow. Donald Trump was just announced President-elect of the United States of America. I was dumbfounded. In fairness, I was violently drunk. Watching the election results, I successful plowed through beers, bourbon and red wine. I was a mess. Just like the Democrats. How in the world is Virginia in…
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An Open Letter to Barack Obama
Dear Mr. President: First off, I’m a really big fan. Voted for you twice. Hell, I hosted fundraisers for you at my bar. And I’d do it again. You made politics cool and reminded us involvement at the local, state and federal level is important. Moreover, you reminded us that we can be great without…
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The Year of the Mitchell
Thoughts on why Donovan Mitchell is a special player and why the Utah Jazz are moving on in the playoffs.
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Revisiting Point Break (1991)
Rewatched Point Break last night. Had a couple of thoughts about the 27 year old movie.