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Bandwagon grows with Shocker Success

Wed, 29 Nov 2006 15:58:42 GMT

It's not that you can really blame WSU (Wichita State University) fans for it...they haven't been ranked in any NCAA polls for basketball since 1983. On the 20th of November, after a big win over George Mason, WSU hit the AP Poll at #24. That turned a lot of heads....and sporting good stores across the city rejoiced!

While the AP poll wasn't really the start of the BWS (Band Wagon Syndrome) over Wichita State, it certainly didn't hurt. More and more bumper stickers, key chains, shirts, jumpers, jackets, flags...and on and on are showing up all over Wichita seemingly proportionate to the dropping number on the AP Poll.

It is, however, great for both the school and the sense of community in the Wichita area. It's been a long time since anyone has had anything local to really cheer about and seeing one's team in the National Spotlight is definitely exciting.

With WSU at No. 17 in the AP and No. 22 in the Coaches poll now, it will be interesting to see just how many new WSU fans we have running around this week in Wichita.

~Dubya

KState Fans Go Nuts After Victory Over UT

Fri, 17 Nov 2006 16:17:26 GMT

Well, they tried...obviously they tried...to take the goal posts down, but Kansas State University must have finally invested in super strong, fan-resistant uprights because, as you can see here, they ain't coming down.

With a huge upset victory over The University of Texas last saturday (November, 11th, 2006), Kansas State fans poured onto the field overwhelming security and making it extremely difficult for players, officials and other staff to even get off the field and back into the locker rooms.

With so many excited and elated KSU fans out there, is it any wonder that:

Now, as part of an exclusive KSU offer, you too can relive the moments of triump, the dashing foot work, the supreme air-game of the KSU victory over UT in this limited edition, collectors edition DVD!! Puke...It never ceases to amaze me how people will use any opportunity they can to make a quick buck off of the emotions of others.

Joy.

~Dubya

Guns don't kill people; they just permanently maim idiots...

Wed, 15 Nov 2006 03:47:01 GMT

My God...just when you think you've heard everything, some miscreant shows you just how INCREDIBLY wrong you are.

For those of you who haven't heard the story, let's give you a minute or two to catch up.

Not only are these not-quite-teenagers attempting to KIDNAP someone over a dispute concerning stereo speakers, but THEN the guy puts the pistol back in his pants and blows his nuts off! Not just ONE misfire, but TWO!

WOW.

How did this moron get a gun in the first place? I'll tell you how....you have to have CONTROL in order to responsibly allow people to wield firearms. It's somewhat implied in the phrase Gun Control.

I'm never one to say do away with guns entirely. How could we possibly get rid of first-rate assholes like this? The simple fact of the matter is Gun Control does a great job of keeping the guns out of the hands of people who use the legal, legitimate channels.

Guess what?! Criminals don't use LEGAL CHANNELS! I can almost guarantee you this lugnut DIDN'T HAVE A PERMIT for the pistol that blew his gonads through the back of his pants.

We don't need new laws that place more restrictions on people who purchase firearms....we NEED police and the FBI and the ATF taking these weapons off the streets! Get rid of the weapons; there is no need for a person to carry around a .45 Desert Eagle. Self-defense? Bullshit! Get the illegal weapons off the street and there won't be a need for hand-cannons as a method of "self-defense".

An amusing quote from the Wichita Business Journal this week: "Any businesses that plan to prohibit concealed handguns in their buildings will have to display specific signs, Kansas Attorney General Phill Kline said Tuesday."

How..? What?.....WHAT? Again, this law doesn't necessarily affect the legal use of guns. Anyone following the law will have the appropriate training, licensing, etc. Those who aren't OBEYING the law won't care if they have the LEGAL right to carry a concealed weapon or not.

The PROBLEM is there is no need for it. Put more restrictions on gun MAKERS, limit or even eliminate the guns that get out onto the street and you won't NEED to carry a berretta in your coat pocket!

Am I the only one who sees this logic?

~Dubya