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bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:42:27 PM2/14/13
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# I condemn Oscar Pistorius in the harshest language imaginable for
murdering his girlfriend.
murdering his girlfriend.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:42:57 PM2/14/13
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# Happy Valentine's Day to Christina, and to everyone else out there,
except for Bobby Valentine, of course.
except for Bobby Valentine, of course.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:43:19 PM2/14/13
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# BROOKLINE AVENUE FREEZE-OUT? Larry Lucchino refuses to answer any of
Dan Shaughnessy�s questions at press briefing.
Dan Shaughnessy�s questions at press briefing.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:43:46 PM2/14/13
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# PHITEN WORDS? Dice-K, through an interpreter, said he chose
Cleveland so he can pitch against Boston. BRING IT ON!
Cleveland so he can pitch against Boston. BRING IT ON!
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:44:23 PM2/14/13
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# Why will you love Shane Victorino? Because he plays like the bastard
love child of Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia, that's why.
love child of Jacoby Ellsbury and Dustin Pedroia, that's why.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:44:48 PM2/14/13
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# Nice Speier piece on prodigal journeyman Drew Sutton:
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/alex-speier/2013/02/14/drew-sutton-and-his-family-happy-return-red-so
http://www.weei.com/sports/boston/baseball/red-sox/alex-speier/2013/02/14/drew-sutton-and-his-family-happy-return-red-so
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:45:06 PM2/14/13
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# BEANE COUNTING: Internet comics have noted that the Red Sox have a
lot of ex-Athletics, and vice-versa.
lot of ex-Athletics, and vice-versa.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:45:23 PM2/14/13
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# Boston has Bailey, Breslow, Mortensen, Drew, Gomes, and Sweeney in
camp; all played previously for Oakland.
camp; all played previously for Oakland.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:45:40 PM2/14/13
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# Beane, meanwhile, has Colon, Okajima, Moss, Lowrie, Crisp, and
Reddick (and, until recently, George Kottaras).
Reddick (and, until recently, George Kottaras).
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:46:01 PM2/14/13
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# By the way, not that losing Reddick wasn’t painful, but it bears
repeating that he had a very poor second half in 2012.
repeating that he had a very poor second half in 2012.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:46:18 PM2/14/13
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# Gary Coleman, Dana Platon, and Conrad Bain reunited in Heaven last
night. Just waiting for Willis and Mrs. G.
night. Just waiting for Willis and Mrs. G.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:46:31 PM2/14/13
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# Although I love Mike Piazza, I condemn him in the harshest language
imaginable for throwing Vin Scully under the bus.
imaginable for throwing Vin Scully under the bus.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:46:52 PM2/14/13
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# Forgot to watch Wakefield’s show last night. Nets game was too
exciting. But I’ll try to catch a rerun.
exciting. But I’ll try to catch a rerun.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:47:08 PM2/14/13
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# A baseball league in Germany is trying out a new promotion: Helmut
Day.
Day.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:47:20 PM2/14/13
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# Scratch Karsten Whitson off Boston’s draft list.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:47:38 PM2/14/13
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# Condolences to Jeff Probst--the hobst with the mobst--whose daytime
talk show was canceled. He’ll be fine. He’s a survivor.
talk show was canceled. He’ll be fine. He’s a survivor.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:47:56 PM2/14/13
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# CATCH ME IF YOU CAN: The Yankees and Red Sox, combined, have exactly
one competent big league catcher--David Ross.
one competent big league catcher--David Ross.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:49:05 PM2/14/13
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# TROUT OR WHALE? Mike shows up for his sophomore year at a hefty 240
pounds. Not a good omen for the rest of his career.
pounds. Not a good omen for the rest of his career.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:49:19 PM2/14/13
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# Speaking of fish, I�m still hoping we can reel in Carp.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:49:33 PM2/14/13
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# I�m not guaranteeing a Red Sox championship in 2013, though it
wouldn�t surprise me. But I�ll gladly make a bet with 30:1 odds!
wouldn�t surprise me. But I�ll gladly make a bet with 30:1 odds!
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:49:51 PM2/14/13
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# Best wishes to Twitter Hall of Famer Jason Isringhausen, who has
officially retired, with exactly 300 saves. A fine pitcher.
officially retired, with exactly 300 saves. A fine pitcher.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:51:20 PM2/14/13
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# Today's inductee to the Twitter Hall of the Very Good is Del Ennis,
a LF (and occasional RF) who played from 1946-59.
a LF (and occasional RF) who played from 1946-59.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:51:50 PM2/14/13
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# The righty slugger hit .284/.340/.472 (117 OPS+) with 2063 hits, 288
homers, and 1284 RBI (109 per 162 games).
homers, and 1284 RBI (109 per 162 games).
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:52:46 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis led the NL in RBI once, topping 100 seven times. He made 3
All-Star teams and had 2 top-10 MVP finishes.
All-Star teams and had 2 top-10 MVP finishes.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:53:00 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis had a bad defensive reputation and made his share of errors,
but also led the NL in assists 6 times and putouts 5 times.
but also led the NL in assists 6 times and putouts 5 times.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:53:18 PM2/14/13
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# Statisticians have often debated Phillies outfield defense in Ennis'
era; CF Richie Ashburn had mind-boggling putout totals.
era; CF Richie Ashburn had mind-boggling putout totals.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:53:40 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis was born in Philadelphia in 1925, and signed with his
hometown Phillies after graduating high school in 1942.
hometown Phillies after graduating high school in 1942.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:53:50 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis played one season in the minors, spent 2 more in the U.S.
Navy during World War II, and became the Phillies' LF in 1946.
Navy during World War II, and became the Phillies' LF in 1946.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:54:00 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis had a great rookie year (.313/.364/.485, 144 OPS+, 17 HR).
He made the All-Star team and was 8th in the MVP balloting.
He made the All-Star team and was 8th in the MVP balloting.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:54:19 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis would have been Rookie of the Year, had it existed. (He did
win the Sporting News ROY, given for the first time in 1946.)
win the Sporting News ROY, given for the first time in 1946.)
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:54:30 PM2/14/13
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# After an okay 1947 season, Ennis improved to .290/.345/.525 (135
OPS+) in 1948, with 86 runs, 40 doubles, 30 HR, and 95 RBI.
OPS+) in 1948, with 86 runs, 40 doubles, 30 HR, and 95 RBI.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:54:42 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis was even better in 1949 (.302/.367/.525, 139 OPS+, 92 runs, 39
doubles, 11 triples, 25 HR, 110 RBI), and was 13th in the MVP race.
doubles, 11 triples, 25 HR, 110 RBI), and was 13th in the MVP race.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:54:52 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis was 4th in the 1950 vote, leading the NL with 126 RBI, while
hitting .311/.372/.551 (141 OPS+) with 92 runs and 31 homers.
hitting .311/.372/.551 (141 OPS+) with 92 runs and 31 homers.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:55:02 PM2/14/13
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# The 25-year-old Ennis was one of Philadelphia's "Whiz Kids,"
winning the 1950 pennant, but he hit .143 in a World Series loss.
winning the 1950 pennant, but he hit .143 in a World Series loss.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:55:14 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis had a bit of an off-year in 1951, but was consistent the next
4 seasons: 20-107-.289; 29-125-.285; 25-119-.261; 29-120-.296.
4 seasons: 20-107-.289; 29-125-.285; 25-119-.261; 29-120-.296.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:55:39 PM2/14/13
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# In 1956 Ennis hit 26 homers and drove in 95 runs, but hit just .260/
.299/.430 (94 OPS+), and was a liability in the field and on base.
.299/.430 (94 OPS+), and was a liability in the field and on base.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:55:59 PM2/14/13
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# The Phils traded Ennis to the Cardinals after the 1956 season. In 11
years as a Phil, Del hit .286 with a 120 OPS+, 259 HR, and 1124 RBI.
years as a Phil, Del hit .286 with a 120 OPS+, 259 HR, and 1124 RBI.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:56:15 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis was the Phillies' all-time leader in games and homers when he
left; Richie Ashburn and Mike Schmidt later broke both records.
left; Richie Ashburn and Mike Schmidt later broke both records.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:56:34 PM2/14/13
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# Despite his success, Ennis--like many Philadelphia athletes--often
heard boos from demanding fans, though he generally shrugged it off.
heard boos from demanding fans, though he generally shrugged it off.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:56:50 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis' first season in St. Louis was very good: .286/.332/.494
(117 OPS+), 24 HR, 105 RBI. He was 15th in the NL MVP voting.
(117 OPS+), 24 HR, 105 RBI. He was 15th in the NL MVP voting.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:57:00 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis also had the pleasure of rooming with Stan Musial, who gave
Del valuable advice on his post-baseball business opportunities.
Del valuable advice on his post-baseball business opportunities.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:57:11 PM2/14/13
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# But Ennis slumped badly in 1948, hitting only 3 homers in 329 at-
bats, with a paltry .261/.290/.350 (65 OPS+) line.
bats, with a paltry .261/.290/.350 (65 OPS+) line.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:57:40 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis was traded to the Reds in 1959, lasted 5 games, was sent to
the White Sox, but was cut after 26 games, ending his career at 34.
the White Sox, but was cut after 26 games, ending his career at 34.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:57:55 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis coached college baseball for one year, and also ran a bowling
alley and bred greyhounds. He died in 1996, at age 70.
alley and bred greyhounds. He died in 1996, at age 70.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:58:04 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis appeared on 2 HOF ballots, getting 1% each year. He does very
well on the Gray Ink test, but not on Bill James' other monitors.
well on the Gray Ink test, but not on Bill James' other monitors.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:58:17 PM2/14/13
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# Ennis has no HOF comps. His list includes HOVGers Paul O'Neill,
George Foster, Fred Lynn, Reggie Smith, Bob Johnson, and Cy Williams.
George Foster, Fred Lynn, Reggie Smith, Bob Johnson, and Cy Williams.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 6:58:27 PM2/14/13
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# Through age 32, however, all of Ennis' top 5 comps were HOFers:
Billy Williams, Winfield, Yastrzemski, Dawson, and Jim Rice.
Billy Williams, Winfield, Yastrzemski, Dawson, and Jim Rice.
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:26:33 PM2/14/13
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STFU!!!!
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:29:56 PM2/14/13
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STFU !!!! Jack off!!!
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:28:09 PM2/14/13
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STFU!!!!
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:25:24 PM2/14/13
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was a nice soft cashmere glove!
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Just sayin'...
BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!!!
Just sayin'...
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:26:04 PM2/14/13
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STFU!!!!
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:27:15 PM2/14/13
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STFU....asswipe!!!!
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:39:34 PM2/14/13
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Hey Bishole; where's yer sock puppet, Waldo Violette?
Is he in ICU...sucking his thumb?
Just askin'...
Is he in ICU...sucking his thumb?
Just askin'...
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 7:30:51 PM2/14/13
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STFU!!!!! Knobber!!!!
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 8:24:57 PM2/14/13
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Tweet 2/14
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Thu, Feb 14, 2013, 6:49pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
# Speaking of fish, I'm still hoping we can reel in Carp.
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STFU!!!!!!
You mental midget!!!
kfa...@nycap.rr.com
Feb 14, 2013, 8:38:45 PM2/14/13
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STFU
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 10:24:57 PM2/14/13
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# JOHNNY THUNDER! TAVARES BEATS RANGERS IN SHOOTOUT!
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 10:26:19 PM2/14/13
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# Any true Red Sox fan would spell today's holiday "Valentin's Day."
There is no reason for us to associate Bobby Me with love.
There is no reason for us to associate Bobby Me with love.
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 10:27:57 PM2/14/13
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# The last bastion of pro sports integrity has been destroyed by the
scourge of steroids, as the NBA has its 1st suspension (Turkoglu).
scourge of steroids, as the NBA has its 1st suspension (Turkoglu).
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 10:29:00 PM2/14/13
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# Caught a bit of Wakefield's show. Not bad. Flutie's good. Salty's a
nice kid, but if he's such an expert, why did Wake suck in 2011?
nice kid, but if he's such an expert, why did Wake suck in 2011?
bismotwitter
Feb 14, 2013, 10:33:11 PM2/14/13
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# Farrell plans to hit Pedroia 2nd and Ortiz 3rd against RHP, but
Victorino 2nd, Pedroia 3rd, and Ortiz lower against LHP. Makes sense.
Victorino 2nd, Pedroia 3rd, and Ortiz lower against LHP. Makes sense.
Tristan daCunha
Feb 14, 2013, 10:43:56 PM2/14/13
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STFU!!!!!
MittR...@rnc.com
Feb 15, 2013, 2:28:36 PM2/15/13
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On Thu, 14 Feb 2013 18:42:27 -0500, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
># I condemn Oscar Pistorius in the harshest language imaginable for
>murdering his girlfriend.
What happened to that quaint concept of being innocent until proven
guilty?
wrote:
># I condemn Oscar Pistorius in the harshest language imaginable for
>murdering his girlfriend.
What happened to that quaint concept of being innocent until proven
guilty?
bismotwitter
Feb 15, 2013, 7:24:25 PM2/15/13
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@MittRomney: First of all, sir, I salute your patriotism and thank you
for your service. But Pistorius is an open and shut case.
for your service. But Pistorius is an open and shut case.
Tristan daCunha
Feb 15, 2013, 11:45:21 PM2/15/13
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Re: Tweet 2/14
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Fri, Feb 15, 2013, 7:24pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
@MittRomney: First of all, sir, I salute your patriotism and thank you
for your service. But Pistorius is an open and shut case.
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for your service. But Pistorius is an open and shut case.
STFU!!!!!!
Numb Nuts!!!!
MittR...@rnc.com
Feb 16, 2013, 4:15:01 PM2/16/13
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On Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:24:25 -0500, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
>@MittRomney: First of all, sir, I salute your patriotism and thank you
>for your service. But Pistorius is an open and shut case.
Please refresh my memory, when was he tried and convicted? I must have
missed that.
wrote:
>@MittRomney: First of all, sir, I salute your patriotism and thank you
>for your service. But Pistorius is an open and shut case.
missed that.
bismotwitter
Feb 16, 2013, 4:40:06 PM2/16/13
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@MittRomney: Pistorius will be tried, and he will be found guilty. I
would bet my life on it. There is not a shred of reasonable doubt.
would bet my life on it. There is not a shred of reasonable doubt.
bismotwitter
Feb 16, 2013, 4:40:36 PM2/16/13
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@MittRomney: Pistorius is a thug, plain and simple, a chronic abuser
of women, and I believe he deserves death.
of women, and I believe he deserves death.
MittR...@rnc.com
Feb 17, 2013, 12:56:20 PM2/17/13
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On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:40:06 -0500, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
>@MittRomney: Pistorius will be tried, and he will be found guilty. I
>would bet my life on it. There is not a shred of reasonable doubt.
I'm glad you're not on the jury.
wrote:
>@MittRomney: Pistorius will be tried, and he will be found guilty. I
>would bet my life on it. There is not a shred of reasonable doubt.
MittR...@rnc.com
Feb 17, 2013, 12:58:36 PM2/17/13
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On Sat, 16 Feb 2013 16:40:36 -0500, bismotwitter <bi...@ix.netcom.com>
wrote:
>@MittRomney: Pistorius is a thug, plain and simple, a chronic abuser
>of women, and I believe he deserves death.
I'm glad you're going into the trial with an open mind ready to hear
the actual evidence.
Here is a radical thought: lets have a prosecution that proves he
is guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt.
wrote:
>@MittRomney: Pistorius is a thug, plain and simple, a chronic abuser
>of women, and I believe he deserves death.
the actual evidence.
Here is a radical thought: lets have a prosecution that proves he
is guilty beyond a shadow of a doubt.
bismotwitter
Feb 17, 2013, 6:44:59 PM2/17/13
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@MittRomney: I wish I was, because Pistorius would fry. Guilty as sin.
bismotwitter
Feb 17, 2013, 6:45:30 PM2/17/13
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@MittRomney: There is no reasonable doubt in my mind, and I've
followed tons of homicides over the years.
followed tons of homicides over the years.
Tristan daCunha
Feb 17, 2013, 7:47:21 PM2/17/13
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Re: Tweet 2/14
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Sun, Feb 17, 2013, 6:44pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
@MittRomney: I wish I was, because Pistorius would fry. Guilty as sin.
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Your old man shoulda' pulled the handle when you were "coming out".
Just sayin'...
Tristan daCunha
Feb 17, 2013, 7:43:34 PM2/17/13
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Re: Tweet 2/14
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Sun, Feb 17, 2013, 12:56pm
From: MittR...@RNC.com
Mitt; He's not...he's sitting on the shitter, composing tom'w's idiotic
"tweets"...
Christina,btw, is "holding her own".
Just sayin'...
Tristan daCunha
Feb 17, 2013, 7:49:02 PM2/17/13
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Re: Tweet 2/14
Group: alt.sports.baseball.bos-redsox Date: Sun, Feb 17, 2013, 6:45pm
From: bi...@ix.netcom.com (bismotwitter)
@MittRomney: There is no reasonable doubt in my mind, and I've followed
tons of homicides over the years.
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tons of homicides over the years.
STFU!!!! You Rimmer!!!
Just sayin'...
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