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American Farmer
By:
David Anderson
“Where are the cries that the farm lobby is driving us to the brink of socialism? Are we willing to ask whether Indiana farmers need $183 million in annual direct payments? Would we feel the same about direct payments if Henry County was 96.2% minority?” David Anderson is just asking.
March Madness Invocation 2013
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David Anderson
“On the precipice of another epic adventure, sixty-three games in twenty-two days, it is only appropriate that in Indiana, where it is religion, we ask the basketball gods to look over us and bless our men of twists and turns on the hardwood floors of this great country.” Sing it, David Anderson.
Pacers: Not So Fast, Romeo
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David Anderson
“When Sylvester Stallone makes a shitty movie (link to any of a dozen movies), Sly doesn’t tell people he ‘deserves’ the support of his fans. Sports are entertainment, and the product needs to provide entertainment value.” The fans (aka David Anderson) write back.
Who’s Screwing Nerlens Noel?
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David Anderson
“The NFL and the NBA don’t want to pay for development costs. The players unions don’t want to face the competition of younger players taking up spots on the roster.” Sports Czar David Anderson says, don’t blame the NCAA.
Eternal Status Updates
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David Anderson
“Whenever the Cubs lead the division in June, please taunt Cardinal fans by proclaiming that this might actually be the year.” Just one of the ways David Anderson wants us to update his Facebook status after he’s gone.
Family Meeting – Or When Stay At Home Dad Has An MBA
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David Anderson
“Dad: This family meeting has been called to discuss the shoe situation. I want to go over the Hierarchy of Shoe Storage and review appropriate behavior modifications.” David Anderson sits down with the family.
Punchlist, Week Of 10/17/11
By:
David Anderson
“Work on your coefficient against dying.” David Anderson suggests apples, Streaks, Bassey, and more.
Punchlist, Week Of 6/11/12
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David Anderson
“There are billions of justifications to retire the penny and only nonsensical reasons to keep minting them. But the real reason you need to care about the great penny debate is a political one.” David Anderson wants death to all pennies.
March Madness Invocation
By:
David Anderson
“We ask that you please protect Cody Zeller from foul trouble. / That you lay your hands upon the eyes of Teddy Valentine so he may see. / And, if it’s not too late, reinstate Shelvin Mack and Gordon Hayward for their senior season at Butler.” David Anderson invokes the basketball gods.
Book
How To Tell Sad Stories
By:
David Anderson
“The story weaves the real-life roller coaster of disease into a teen romance, with doses of poetry, metaphor, violent video games, and the best use of Venn diagrams in contemporary fiction. It is irreverent and poignant.” David Anderson reviews John Green‘s new book, The Fault in Our Stars.