Daily Archives: September 29, 2020

The First Presidential Debate

Comments at Steve Sailer: * Trump aimed his performance at the low-information, low-IQ, working-class voter. He went after the truck driver sitting in a bar drinking beer with his buddies. He tried to come across as an alpha male, tried … Continue reading

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Sweetness: The Enigmatic Life of Walter Payton

Jeff Pearlman writes in this 2012 book: * In the year 1975, a significant racial divide still existed in professional sports. White teammates hung with white teammates and black teammates hung with black teammates. There was a lingering mistrust and … Continue reading

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Gunslinger: The Remarkable, Improbable, Iconic Life of Brett Favre

Jeff Pearlman wrote in this 2016 book: * “The 8,000-pound gorilla in the room was Brett’s philandering and Brett’s drinking,” said Bill Michaels, host of the Packers’ postgame show. “We all knew it’s there. But most of us chose to … Continue reading

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