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Post by jj on Nov 17, 2008 8:18:50 GMT -5
It would be appropriate to invite president-elect Obama to the game for the following reasons:
1.He is a sports enthusiast and a basketball fan.
2.The game is being played by colleges from two recently converted red states,now blue.And,the nations #1 team will be playing.
3. The game is being played in his own backyard.
4.The game commemorates the 150 anniversary of a nearby university,and many constituants from Chicago and NWI will be in attendance.
President Heckler & ML should extend the invitation supported by alumnus Dick Luger and others. Why not? Nothing ventured,nothing gained. Right?
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Post by valpofan56 on Nov 17, 2008 10:28:06 GMT -5
I never thought I'd say this, but jj, that is an excellent idea!
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Post by ValpoHoops on Nov 17, 2008 10:48:10 GMT -5
I never thought I'd say this, but jj, that is an excellent idea! Likewise, kid...the worst thing that can happen is that he says no or is otherwise unavailable. Coming from someone who voted for McCain, I do this this would be a teriffic idea... Despite my vote otherwise, I have a tremendous amount of respect for Obama and I feel this would, in fact, be a wonderful thing if he chose to attend. |
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Post by stlvufan on Nov 17, 2008 13:34:38 GMT -5
It's also not unprecedented. The White Sox have already extended an invitation to him to throw out the first pitch for the home opener next year. I realize that is also hardly unprecedented, but nonetheless ...
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Post by stlvufan on Nov 17, 2008 16:08:02 GMT -5
I never thought I'd say this, but jj, that is an excellent idea! Likewise, kid...the worst thing that can happen is that he says no or is otherwise unavailable. Coming from someone who voted for McCain, I do this this would be a teriffic idea... Despite my vote otherwise, I have a tremendous amount of respect for Obama and I feel this would, in fact, be a wonderful thing if he chose to attend. As one who voted for Obama, I thought McCain's concession speech was extraordinary. I don't think I've ever heard a better one, and I'm always amazed at how well losing candidates do with this unwelcome task. |
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Post by TD on Nov 17, 2008 21:33:24 GMT -5
President Heckler & ML should extend the invitation supported by alumnus Dick Luger and others. Where did you get the idea that Dick Lugar was a Valpo alumnus? DICK LUGAR--Lugar was born in Indianapolis, Indiana, to Bertha Green and Marvin Lugar.[1] He attended the public schools of Indianapolis. He graduated from Shortridge High School in 1950 and Phi Beta Kappa from Denison University (OHIO) in 1954, where he became a member of Beta Theta Pi. He went on to attend Pembroke College, Oxford, England, as a Rhodes Scholar, and received a graduate degree in 1956. |
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Post by jj on Nov 17, 2008 22:25:55 GMT -5
 Honorary degree,same as Tommy LaSorda and others. Gotcha!
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Post by papa on Nov 18, 2008 10:20:09 GMT -5
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Post by valpohorizon on Nov 18, 2008 10:43:06 GMT -5
Past history would suggest that Reverend Wright is not opposed to being involved with VU. www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=683 However considering what happened over the summer I think Reverend Wright's appearance would probably guarantee a no-show from the President-Elect. |
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Post by papa on Nov 18, 2008 17:10:31 GMT -5
Past history would suggest that Reverend Wright is not opposed to being involved with VU. www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=683 However considering what happened over the summer I think Reverend Wright's appearance would probably guarantee a no-show from the President-Elect.  fooled Valpo as well. |
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Post by agibson on Nov 19, 2008 9:52:32 GMT -5
Past history would suggest that Reverend Wright is not opposed to being involved with VU. www.valpo.edu/news/news.php?releaseId=683 However considering what happened over the summer I think Reverend Wright's appearance would probably guarantee a no-show from the President-Elect. An interesting question. Obviously during the election he was eventually convinced that it was safer to stay away from his old pastor (mentor?). But does that continue? With the next election in mind? As the link mentions, Wright has some history with Valpo. I was at his '99 MLK Day convocation. It was great to have Trinity UCC join us. |
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Post by notsofast on Nov 19, 2008 15:14:58 GMT -5
not so fast, invite John McCain he is a better man!
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Post by jj on Nov 19, 2008 15:48:28 GMT -5
:o53% of the electorate don't think so. Besides,he (McCain) is not the president elect.
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Post by valpo04 on Nov 19, 2008 18:20:44 GMT -5
Lets turn this thread back away from the politics.
Thanks.
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Post by agibson on Nov 20, 2008 3:56:30 GMT -5
Huh. I thought the thread was _about_ politics!
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Honorary degree,same as Tommy LaSorda and others. Gotcha!
