Ranger

Because he finally realized that she was, gasp... an atheist!

Interesting. The two main complaints of Rand are: 1) she collected SS so therefore she's a hypocrite and, thus, her writings are rubbish, and 2) she 'idolized' a serial killer so she must be an insane psychopath, etc... Your primary criticisms. And you accuse me of unoriginal thought. I don't worship her writings, but found them interesting and entertaining. What is fascinating is the negativity and polarization that surrounds her work. I've found that many like yourself who oppose Rand so strongly have never read any of her work in its entirety, possibly not even a word of it. And you're correct... I do use public roads because I am forced to pay tens of thousands of tax dollars each year into our increasing wealth redistribution system. I believe I have earned and paid for that privilege.

Appears someone needs a hug. Yawn... nice google response. I will not need a social security check when I retire, but I will damn sure collect it because it was earned and paid for in blood, sweat, and tears.

Dunno... this discussion is about Atlas Shrugged.

What is amazing is how many whacky liberals get so bent over a work of fiction.

Who is John Galt? I just completed Altlas Shrugged, The Fountainhead, and We The Living this past year. Recommended reads for all.

"cultureshocked"

Perhaps... but their policy still states as such. Incredibly hypocritical. Either play schools with native names, or don't.

How convenient of them not to allow potential Bowl games to get in the way of their nickname policy. Good for them.

Add Bowen to that list...

I did... . it wasn't quite that much per year, but collectively over 7 figures. So what?

Is that you Don? Instead of using "When in doubt," the rule should read "when imcompetent...." The puck was neither kicked or directed. Not sure how this rule even applies. I stand by my earlier statement that the stripes had bar time waiting.

Not to mention that the CC goalie redirected the puck into Zombo's skate, which he did not move, even slightly, to redirect. I guess the stripes wanted to end the game so they could get to the bar.

Anything less than what fans currently enjoy will be a disappointment and major steps backward....affecting everything from recruitment to fan base.

Ranger School has been considered a leadership program since the 90's, if not earlier, not just an advanced infantry school. What's your experience with the UND ROTC program? Your comment appears to support the program's continuation? So you think it's wise to invest 100K+ in an aviation cadet when they are ultimately commissioned into the transportation corps?

OK... My take. Modest initial impact on UND's US Army ROTC program. Little impact on UND's aviation program. No impact on the US Army. From my experience in the program, which was extremely positive, of the cadets who were accepted into the helicopter program, a minority percentage were actually commissioned into the very competitive Aviation branch. Of those commissioned AV officers, a small number made the military a career. In my year group, more than half were aviation majors and in the helicopter program. Each received very comfortable ROTC scholarships; some in the six figure range for their 4 years. Yet, only a few became AV 2LTs. Of those, only one made it a career and remains on active duty; none are in the guard or reserve. It's an attractive program for aviation majors, but not a game changer on the battlefield, considering after all the resources consumed by the cadet, they must still attend all US Army pilot training just like all other newly commissioned AV 2LTs.

You may be underestimating the importance of the Senator Reid supported "Cowboy Poetry Festival." The happiness of chap-wearing romantics was seriously at risk....

Yes... but as you may know, it's a slippery slope. Appears the Marines/Navy are keeping their Block 20s for now. I have some queries in to GFAFB as well as some friends on the Air Staff and at USDI.

Just as long as it's not the Hawks, as in Global Hawks... USAF is dumping the program.

Someone on the FSN broadcast seems hammered.

Five softies?

Dunno Rube... I live off of Lake Harriet in south Minneapolis.

No.

Care to provide links to your sources? The nickname issue will never go away as long as rival fan bases and beat writers continue to perpetuate the issue. Today is the last day for the Fighting Sioux nickname. Opponents should rejoice.

Thought Kristo was standing around a bit in their own zone. He watched that 4th HU goal go in when he should have been tying up the shooter. He needs to find a defensive game to compliment his offensive skills.