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Geopolitical Weekly : Obama's Dilemma: U.S. Foreign Policy and Electoral Realities
Released on 2012-10-16 17:00 GMT
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Obama's Dilemma: U.S. Foreign Policy and Electoral Realities
September 20, 2011
The Crisis of Europe and European Nationalism
By George Friedman
STRATFOR does not normally involve itself in domestic American politics.
Our focus is on international affairs, and American politics, like
politics everywhere, is a passionate business. The vilification from all
sides that follows any mention we make of American politics is both
inevitable and unpleasant. Nevertheless, it's our job to chronicle the
unfolding of the international system, and the fact that the United
States is moving deeply into an election cycle will affect American
international behavior and therefore the international system.
The United States remains the center of gravity of the international
system. The sheer size of its economy (regardless of its growth rate)
and the power of its military (regardless of its current problems) make
the United States unique. Even more important, no single leader of the
world is as significant, for good or bad, as the American president.
That makes the American presidency, in its broadest sense, a matter that
cannot be ignored in studying the international system.
The American system was designed to be a phased process. By separating
the selection of the legislature from the selection of the president,
the founders created a system that did not allow for sudden shifts in
personnel. Unlike parliamentary systems, in which the legislature and
the leadership are intimately linked, the institutional and temporal
uncoupling of the system in the United States was intended to control
the passing passions by leaving about two-thirds of the U.S. Senate
unchanged even in a presidential election year, which always coincides
with the election of the House of Representatives. Coupled with
senatorial rules, this makes it difficult for the president to govern on
domestic affairs. Changes in the ideological tenor of the system are
years in coming, and when they come they stay a long time. Mostly,
however, the system is in gridlock. Thomas Jefferson said that a
government that governs least is the best. The United States has a vast
government that rests on a system in which significant change is not
impossible but which demands a level of consensus over a period of time
that rarely exists.
This is particularly true in domestic politics, where the complexity is
compounded by the uncertainty of the legislative branch. Consider that
the healthcare legislation passed through major compromise is still in
doubt, pending court rulings that thus far have been contradictory. All
of this would have delighted the founders if not the constantly trapped
presidents, who frequently shrug off their limits in the domestic arena
in favor of action in the international realm, where their freedom to
maneuver is much greater, as the founders intended.
The Burden of the Past
The point of this is that all U.S. presidents live within the framework
in which Barack Obama is now operating. First, no president begins with
a clean slate. All begin with the unfinished work of the prior
administration. Thus, George W. Bush began his presidency with an al
Qaeda whose planning and implementation for 9/11 was already well under
way. Some of the al Qaeda operatives who would die in the attack were
already in the country. So, like all of his predecessors, Obama assumed
the presidency with his agenda already laid out.
Obama had a unique set of problems. The first was his agenda, which
focused on ending the Iraq war and reversing social policies in place
since Ronald Reagan became president in 1981. By the time Obama entered
office, the process of withdrawal from Iraq was under way, which gave
him the option of shifting the terminal date. The historic reversal that
he wanted to execute, starting with healthcare reform, confronted the
realities of September 2008 and the American financial crisis. His Iraq
policy was in place by Inauguration Day while his social programs were
colliding with the financial crisis.
Obama's campaign was about more than particular policies. He ran on a
platform that famously promised change and hope. His tremendous
political achievement was in framing those concepts in such a way that
they were interpreted by voters to mean precisely what they wanted them
to mean without committing Obama to specific policies. To the anti-war
faction it meant that the wars would end. To those concerned about
unilateralism it meant that unilateralism would be replaced by
multilateralism. To those worried about growing inequality it meant that
he would end inequality. To those concerned about industrial jobs going
overseas it meant that those jobs would stay in the United States. To
those who hated Guantanamo it meant that Guantanamo would be closed.
Obama created a coalition whose expectations of what Obama would do were
shaped by them and projected on Obama. In fact, Obama never quite said
what his supporters thought he said. His supporters thought they heard
that he was anti-war. He never said that. He simply said that he opposed
Iraq and thought Afghanistan should be waged. His strategy was to allow
his followers to believe what they wanted so long as they voted for him,
and they obliged. Now, this is not unique to Obama. It is how presidents
get elected. What was unique was how well he did it and the problems it
caused once he became president.
It must first be remembered that, contrary to the excitement of the time
and faulty memories today, Obama did not win an overwhelming victory.
About 47 percent of the public voted for someone other than Obama. It
was certainly a solid victory, but it was neither a landslide nor a
mandate for his programs. But the excitement generated by his victory
created the sense of victory that his numbers didn't support.
Another problem was that he had no programmatic preparation for the
reality he faced. September 2008 changed everything in the sense that it
created financial and economic realities that ran counter to the
policies he envisioned. He shaped those policies during the primaries
and after the convention, and they were based on assumptions that were
no longer true after September 2008. Indeed, it could be argued that he
was elected because of September 2008. Prior to the meltdown, John
McCain had a small lead over Obama, who took over the lead only after
the meltdown. Given that the crisis emerged on the Republicans' watch,
this made perfect sense. But shifting policy priorities was hard because
of political commitments and inertia and perhaps because the extremities
of the crisis were not fully appreciated.
Obama's economic policies did not differ wildly from Bush's - indeed,
many of the key figures had served in the Federal Reserve and elsewhere
during the Bush administration. The Bush administration's solution was
to print and insert money into financial institutions in order to
stabilize the system. By the time Obama came into power, it was clear to
his team that the amount of inserted money was insufficient and had to
be increased. In addition, in order to sustain the economy, the policy
that had been in place during the Bush years of maintaining low interest
rates through monetary easing was extended and intensified. To a great
extent, the Obama years have been the Bush years extended to their
logical conclusion. Whether Bush would have gone for the stimulus
package is not clear, but it is conceivable that he would have.
Obama essentially pursued the Bush strategy of stabilizing the banks in
the belief that a stable banking system was indispensible and would in
itself stimulate the economy by creating liquidity. Whether it did or it
didn't, the strategy created the beginnings of Obama's political
problem. He drew substantial support from populists on the left and
suspicion from populists on the right. The latter, already hostile to
Bush's policies, coalesced into the Tea Party. But this was not Obama's
biggest problem. It was that his policies, which both seemed to favor
the financial elite and were at odds with what Democratic populists
believed the president stood for, weakened his support from the left.
The division between what he actually said and what his supporters
thought they heard him say began to widen. While the healthcare battle
solidified his opposition among those who would oppose him anyway, his
continuing response to the financial crisis both solidified opposition
among Republicans and weakened support among Democrats.
A Foreign Policy Problem
This was coupled with his foreign policy problem. Among Democrats, the
anti-war faction was a significant bloc. Most Democrats did not support
Obama with anti-war reasons as their primary motivator, but enough did
make this the priority issue that he could not win if he lost this bloc.
This bloc believed two things. The first was that the war in Iraq was
unjustified and harmful and the second was that it emerged from an
administration that was singularly insensitive to the world at large and
to the European alliance in particular. They supported Obama because
they assumed not only that he would end wars - as well as stop torture
and imprisonment without trial - but that he would also re-found
American foreign policy on new principles.
Obama's decision to dramatically increase forces in Afghanistan while
merely modifying the Bush administration's timeline for withdrawing from
Iraq caused unease within the Democratic Party. But two steps that Bush
took held his position. First, one of the first things Obama did after
he became president was to reach out to the Europeans. It was expected
that this would increase European support for U.S. foreign policy. The
Europeans, of course, were enthusiastic about Obama, as the Noble Peace
Prize showed. But while Obama believed that his willingness to listen to
the Europeans meant they would be forthcoming with help, the Europeans
believed that Obama would understand them better and not ask for help.
The relationship was no better under Obama than under Bush. It wasn't
personality or ideology that mattered. It was simply that Germany, as
the prime example, had different interests than the United States. This
was compounded by the differing views and approaches to the global
financial crisis. Whereas the Americans were still interested in
Afghanistan, the Europeans considered Afghanistan a much lower priority
than the financial crisis. Thus, U.S.-European relations remained
Then Obama made his speech to the Islamic world in Cairo, where his
supporters heard him trying to make amends for Bush's actions and where
many Muslims heard an unwillingness to break with Israel or end the
wars. His supporters heard conciliation, the Islamic world heard
The European response to Obama the president as opposed to Obama the
candidate running against George Bush slowly reverberated among his
supporters. Not only had he failed to end the wars, he doubled down and
surged forces into Afghanistan. And the continued hostility toward the
United States from the Islamic world reverberated among those on the
Democratic left who were concerned with such matters. Add to that the
failure to close Guantanamo and a range of other issues concerning the
war on terror and support for Obama crumbled.
A Domestic Policy Focus
His primary victory, health-care reform, was the foundation of an
edifice that was never built. Indeed, the reform bill is caught in the
courts, and its future is as uncertain as it was when the bill was
caught in Congress. The Republicans, as expected, agree on nothing other
than Obama's defeat. The Democrats will support him; the question is how
enthusiastic that support will be.
Obama's support now stands at 41 percent. The failure point for a
president's second term lurks around 35 percent. It is hard to come back
from there. Obama is not there yet. The loss of another six points would
come from his Democratic base (which is why 35 is the failure point;
when you lose a chunk of your own base, you are in deep trouble). At
this point, however, the president is far less interested in foreign
policy than he is in holding his base together and retaking the middle.
He did not win by a large enough margin to be able to lose any of his
core constituencies. He may hope that his Republican challenger will
alienate the center, but he can't count on that. He has to capture his
center and hold his left.
That means he must first focus on domestic policy. That is where the
public is focused. Even the Afghan war and the U.S. withdrawal from Iraq
are not touching nerves in the center. His problem is twofold. First, it
is not clear that he can get anything past Congress. He can then argue
that this is Congress' fault, but the Republicans can run against
Congress as well. Second, it is not clear what he would propose. The
Republican right can't be redeemed, but what can Obama propose that will
please the Democratic core and hold the center? The Democratic core
wants taxes. The center doesn't oppose taxes (it is merely uneasy about
them), but it is extremely sensitive about having the taxes eaten up by
new spending - something the Democratic left supports. Obama is trapped
between two groups he must have that view the world differently enough
that bridging the gap is impossible.
The founders gave the United States a government that, no matter how
large it gets, can't act on domestic policy without a powerful
consensus. Today there is none, and therefore there can't be action.
Foreign policy isn't currently resonating with the American public, so
any daring initiatives in that arena will likely fail to achieve the
desired domestic political end. Obama has to hold together a coalition
that is inherently fragmented by many different understandings of what
his presidency is about. This coalition has weakened substantially.
Obama's attention must be on holding it together. He cannot resurrect
the foreign policy part of it at this point. He must bet on the fact
that the coalition has nowhere else to go. What he must focus on is
domestic policy crafted to hold his base and center together long enough
to win the election.
The world, therefore, is facing at least 14 months with the United
States being at best reactive and at worse non-responsive to events.
Obama has never been a foreign policy president; events and proclivity
(I suspect) have always drawn him to domestic matters. But between now
and the election, the political configuration of the United States and
the dynamics of his presidency will force him away from foreign policy.
This at a time when the Persian Gulf is coming to terms with the [IMG]
U.S. withdrawal from Iraq and the power of Iran, when [IMG] Palestinians
and Israelis are facing another crisis over U.N. recognition, when the
future of Europe is unknown, when North Africa is unstable and Syria is
in crisis and when U.S. forces continue to fight in Afghanistan. All of
this creates opportunities for countries to build realities that may not
be in the best interests of the United States in the long run. There is
a period of at least 14 months for regional powers to act with
confidence without being too concerned about the United States.
The point of this analysis is to try to show the dynamics that have led
the United States to this position, and to sketch the international
landscape in broad strokes. The U.S. president will not be deeply
engaged in the world for more than a year. Thus, he will have to cope
with events pressed on him. He may undertake initiatives, such as trying
to revive the Middle East peace process, but such moves would have large
political components that would make it difficult to cope with realities
on the ground. The rest of the world knows this, of course. The question
is whether and how they take advantage of it.
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I remember there was this fat bitch at my school, who would always pick on the smaller girls saying that they don't have "Curves" Of course they didn't give a **** , and neither did anyone else. But the one day, fat bitch starts going off on this one girl, who is about five foot five, weighing about 90 pounds. Tiny girl. So fat bitch starts bitching at tiny girl, giving her **** because she lost at least twenty pounds in the last few months. I have no idea how she knew that, but other girl starts crying. She says to the fat bitch that she has an autoimmune disorder and her medication makes her lose dramatic amounts of weight. This hits close to home for me, because my sister has the same problem. Anyway, fat bitch has the nerve to say,"You're a lying **** you anorexic bitch" So I ask her what her excuse for being overweight is, and she says that its from depression. So I say,"What the **** do you have to be depressed about?" And she says because of the death of her parents. So I, in all of my wisdom and witty humor, say,"Did you eat them?" All 200 student in the cafeteria begin laughing their asses off. Fat bitch cries and runs out. Whoisthatguyable saves the day. Thin girl gives me a hug. Fat bitch tries to sue me for harassment, instead gets written up for bullying. Of course everyone forgot about the whole thing a week later but I think it was funny :/
TL;DR Fat bitch gets told, whoisthatguyable is hero of the day
TL;DR Fat bitch gets told, whoisthatguyable is hero of the day
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oceanfrank ONLINE (05/15/2013) [-]
you actually had the audacity to make fun of an orphan? I mean I probably woulda said that in my mind but I would handled it a bit better. Woulda told her, "oh. But seriously stop, it's not funny and it's not cool. She has her problems, you have yours, dont make yourself her problems too." or some **** like that. Both situations are terrible but she didn't deserve that.

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KTM Adventure Tours: Alanya Tour - Experience the Taurus Mountains
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307A Alanya Tour - Taurus Mountains - Turkey's Paradise
An Enduro Tour in Turkey is a special experience. We ride through the much diversified Taurus Mountains. Almost nowhere else can you find such pure freedom with its endless firebreaks, tricky single trials and gravel roads up to 1500 meters. The 5-star hotel is located on a hill just off the Turkish Rivera, at the end of the Alanya bay. We leave straight from the hotel. Riding tips are a given and if requested, section trainings will be carried out. You can assign this tour as your own "El Dorado" whether you are an Enduro beginner, an experienced Enduro rider or an ambitious Erzberg tackler.
Suitable for RIDING ABILITY LEVEL 1+2+3 |
307 Alanya Tour - Experience the Taurus Mountains / Turkey
> 5 guided one-day tours in groups, under professional supervision
> KTM EXC hire bike including fuel
> 7 overnight stays in a double room in a 4* hotel with half board
> Transfers from the airport to the hotel and back
> Mechanic/spare part service
> Beach party, certificate and a small parting gift
8 days
From Euro 1.580,-
Motorcycle rental inclusiv
Accompanying person with halfboard Euro 350,-
Single room supplement Euro 100,-
7 x FB 4* included
Flight not included
Day 1
Arrival at ANTALYA airport, transfer to hotel
Settle into hotel room, meet the team
Day 2-7
Full day motorcycle tours
Lunch en-route, communal evening meal
Evenings and one rest day are free
Final evening celebration on day 7
Day 8
Departure after breakfast
Transfer to ANTALYA airport
KTM EXC 4-stroke models are provided
You'll need:
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8 Days
Chepstow - Monmouth - Ross-on-Wye - Hereford - Bredwardine - Hay-on-Wye - Erwood - Llanwrthwl - Llangurig - Plynlimon
136 miles (218 km)
Plan your route: VisitBritain Journey Planner
The Wye Valley Walk follows the beautiful river valley from Chepstow in Monmouthshire to Rhayader in Powys, criss-crossing the border between England and Wales . The Wye and its banks are a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) from source to mouth, and between Chepstow and Hereford the walk passes through the heart of the Wye Valley Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Chepstow - Monmouth: 17 miles (28 km)
Totals for Day: 17 miles (28 km)
The Wye Valley Walk starts in the historic walled market town and ancient port of Chepstow. Visit the grand Chepstow Castle, which, on its rock above the waters of the River Wye, stands guard over the strategic crossing point into Wales. It was among the first of Britain's stone-built castles and is well worth a visit.
Must see & do:
Parva Farm Vineyard | Tintern Abbey | Caldicot Castle
On your walk, you cross the border into Wales, and your first stop is the town of Monmouth. Set in the heart of the Wye Valley, Monmouth is officially designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The town is steeped in history, and a walk around will introduce you to the Roman and Medieval beginnings, Georgian mansions and Victorian courtyards.
Must see & do:
Goodrich Castle | Skenfrith Castle | Amazing Hedge Puzzle | Nelson Museum
Monmouth - Ross-on-Wye: 12 miles (20 km)
Totals for Day: 12 miles (20 km)
The historic town of Ross-on-Wye is your destination on today's walk. Perched on a sandstone cliff high above the River Wye, this historic town offers something for everyone. A grand 17th century market hall dominates the town centre, and the streets are lined with great high street shops.
Must see & do:
Goodrich Castle | Ross Market House Heritage Centre | Symonds Yat West Leisure Park | Parkfields Gallery
Ross-on-Wye - Hereford: 16 miles (26 km)
Totals for Day: 16 miles (26 km)
Today, the Wye Valley Way takes you to the ancient city of Hereford. The city is a perfect mix of old and new, so don't be surprised to see historic buildings housing modern shops and modern buildings holding historic treasures. Visit Hereford Cathedral to see some of the finest architecture from Norman times to the present day.
Must see & do:
Sufton Court | The Old House | Shipley Gardens | Coningsby Medieval Museum
Hereford - Bredwardine: 11 miles (18 km)
Totals for Day: 11 miles (18 km)
The village of Bredwardine is your next stop on the walk. Situated beside the River Wye, this beautiful village is linked with the hamlet of Brobury by a bridge over the river. The hills above the village give stunning views over the Golden Valley to the Black Mountains and the Brecon Beacons.
Must see & do:
Moccas Court | Darkley Gardens | Kinnersley Castle
Bredwardine - Hay-on-Wye: 7 miles (12 km)
Hay-on-Wye - Erwood: 11 miles (18 km)
Totals for Day: 18 miles (30 km)
The town of Hay-on-Wye is known as 'the town of books' due to the number of bookshops, which at present, is over 30. Hay-on-Wye is also home to the annual literary festival, the Hay Festival. Your second destination for today is the picturesque village of Erwood, where you can stop in the local pub and enjoy the stunning views.
Must see & do:
Red Darren Picnic Place
Erwood - Llanwrthwl: 17 miles (28 km)
Totals for Day: 17 miles (28 km)
The village of Llanwrthwl is today's destination on the Wye Valley Walk. The small Welsh village is nestled in the Elan Valley. Take a walk around the village's beautiful scenery, enjoy activities like rock climbing and relax by one of the many reservoirs.
Must see & do:
Gigrin Red Kite Feeding Centre | Welsh Royal Crystal
Llanwrthwl - Llangurig: 12 miles (20 km)
Totals for Day: 12 miles (20 km)
Situated on the banks of the River Wye, Llangurig is said to be the highest village in Wales at an altitude of 1,000 feet. It is also the first village from the source of the River Wye and is situated in the centre of Wales. Visit Llangurig parish church, which is home to the Royal pew of Prince Albert.
Llangurig - Plynlimon: 12 miles (20 km)
Totals for Day: 12 miles (20 km)
The Wye Valley Walk ends today at Plynlimon (also known as Pumulon), the source of the River Wye. Plynlimon mountain is the highest point of the Cambrian mountains in Wales. The River Severn also has its source here. Spectacular views and rich wildlife make Plynlimon the perfect place to relax.
Must see & do:
Welsh Royal Crystal | Marston Pottery | Gigrin Red Kite Feeding Centre


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When my husband dumped me in June 2010, it wasn't long before he moved in with another woman – 30 years younger than him, I might add. Honestly, he wasn't being unfaithful prior to moving out. Mental maybe, but not physical. When he informed me that he was leaving, I was totally blindsided and to say I was shocked was an understatement. Are wives really the last to know?
So, since the beginning of the year is a big month for breakups, I thought I'd share a few more insights on how to spot whether your guy is straying. For starters, if you have a dog, the nightly walks will probably get longer, even in brutally cold weather. He'll start going to work on weekends. He may change his email password. You'll wonder why he's texting so often and locking his cell phone before he goes to bed. Suddenly he's busy on Twitter and his Facebook page has photos of him dancing and having a ball and you're not in them. If he's "of a certain age" he'll pepper conversation with expressions like "Hang on, I just need to check in on Foursquare." If he was dance-challenged, he may sign up for lessons, take an interest in "Dancing with the Stars" or even ask you to show him the latest moves. At the annual office party, his assistant seems distant. Perhaps she knows something you don't; after all she screens his calls. He'll turn on television to catch "The Good Wife." He'll buy new clothes and they won't be cheap. He may inquire about birth control and you've been post-menopausal for years. You inquire about the tiny bruises around his eyes and he tells you he got them at the gym – only it's a result of Botox injections. You're checking his pockets before sending his suit to the cleaners and a blue pill pops out. He no longer scoffs at erectile commercials. If he's getting gray, you might find a Grecian Formula bottle in his medicine cabinet. But keep in mind that the dye isn't always for his coif. When my friend Marsha's marriage was on its last legs, she walked into the bathroom one day and was shocked to see her husband dying his chest hairs!


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BIOGRAPHYreceived the B.A.Sc. and the M.A.Sc. degrees in electrical and computer engineering from the University of British Columbia, Vancouver in 2008 and 2010, respectively. He joined the MEMS Lab at the University of California, Davis in 2010 working under supervision of Prof. Horsley. He is currently pursuing his PhD at UC Davis.
Materials for High Quality-Factor Resonating Gyroscopes [BPN655]This project will investigate new materials suitable for achieving Q-factors in excess of 1 million in resonating gyroscopes. Experimental studies of dissipation caused by thermoelastic and surface losses will be performed using resonator test structures. The effect of doping and microstructure is explored on CVD diamond MEMS resonators. Hundreds of surface micromachined cantilevers and double-ended tuning fork (DETF) resonators were fabricated in nanocrystalline diamond (NCD) and microcrystalline diamond (MCD) films deposited using hot filament CVD technique with varying levels of Boron doping, Deposition temperature and methane flow rate. Higher boron doping resulted in reduced Q due to defect losses. Moreover, thermal conductivities of diamond films were measured using TDTR technique for further mapping of theory and experiment.
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Things to do in New York
From the 70th floor, Top of the Rock gives panoramic views of Manhattan's skyscrapers. Midtown is home to ornate Grand Central Terminal and Downtown has crowded Canal Street in Chinatown. On the Upper East Side, locals rollerblade through Central Park, browse art at the white-spiralled Guggenheim and heritage at the Jewish Museum. Walk over Brooklyn Bridge to Brooklyn, home to Egyptian statues at Brooklyn Museum. Most museums open daily, with free entry on Friday evening. Some close on Monday.
International Center of Photography
World's best photographers
Manhattan's spacious International Center of Photography's huge permanent
collection spans photographic history from early gelatin silver to digital
colour prints. Other exhibits include illustrated magazines published
between World Wars I and II, and classics by Cartier-Bresson and Eugene
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US$12; concessions US$8; under-12s free
Opening Hours
Tue-Sun 10am-6pm (until 8pm Fri)
1133, Sixth Avenue (at 43rd Street), New York City 10036
+1 212 857 0000
Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
Contemporary creations
Revamped in 2004 by Yoshio Taniguchi, MoMA's spacious and skylit Manhattan
galleries contain the world's finest collection of 20th-century art. After
browsing Léger's oils, Giacometti's sculpture and Schiele's drawings, watch
a classic movie in the Roy and Niuta Titus Theatres.
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US$20; concessions US$12; under 16s free
Opening Hours
Wed-Mon 10.30am-5.30pm (Fri until 8pm)
11, West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues), New York City 10019
+1 212 708 9400
Ellis Island Immigration Museum
Honouring the immigrants
In the Statue of Liberty's shadow, Ellis Island Immigration Museum honours
the 12 million immigrants who landed here from countless countries, between
1892 and 1954. Photographs, archives and interviews tell their heart-rending
stories of hope.
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Opening Hours
Daily 9am-5.15pm
Statue of Liberty National Monument and Ellis Island, New York City 10004
+1 212 363 3206 (info); +1 212 269 5755 (boat schedules)
Access to the island is by the Circle Line Statue of Liberty Ferry, which leaves from Battery Park in Lower Manhattan and from Liberty State Park in New Jersey
Jewish Museum
Cultural and historical collection
Housed in the ornate 1908 Warburg Mansion on the Upper East Side, the Jewish
Museum includes over 28,000 paintings, religious icons and interactive
installations. One of the best displays, Culture and Continuity: The Jewish
Journey, illustrates the impact of history on Jewish culture.
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Opening Hours
Thu-Tue 11am-5.45pm
1109, Fifth Avenue (at 92nd Street), New York City 10128
+1 212 423 3200
Solomon R Guggenheim Museum
Extraordinary arts
A white spiral building designed by Frank Lloyd Wright, the Solomon R
Guggenheim Museum is an architectural icon on Fifth Avenue's Museum Mile.
World-famous contemporary art includes exhibits by Kandinsky, Picasso and
Chagall, and there are regular temporary exhibitions.
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US$18; concessions US$15; under-12s free
Opening Hours
Sun-Wed & Fri 10am-5.45pm; Sat 10am-7.45pm
1071, Fifth Avenue (at 89th Street), New York City 10128 0173
+1 212 423 3500
Brooklyn Museum
World history and art
The renowned Brooklyn Museum gets all New Yorkers travelling to the suburbs
for its five floors of exhibits, which include ancient Egyptian statues,
feminist art and American paintings. The museum hosts free concerts the
first Saturday of every month.
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Suggested donation: US$10; concessions US$6; under-12s free
Opening Hours
Wed-Fri 10am-5pm; Sat & Sun 11am-6pm
200, Eastern Parkway (at the corner of Washington Avenue), New York City 11238
+1 718 638 5000
Grand Central Terminal
Iconic train station
The Beaux Arts Grand Central Terminal in Midtown gleams with its gold-leaf
ceiling of the main concourse, the iconic four-faced brass clock and marble
staircase. There's also a selection of restaurants and bars here.
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Opening Hours
Daily 5.30am-1.30am
200, Park Avenue (at 42nd Street), New York City 10022
+1 212 340 2345
Central Park
City's green lung
Manhattan's vast Central Park, over 2.5 miles long, would take several days
to explore fully. Locals love ice-skating in winter, boating in summer and
cycling or rollerblading all year. Other relaxing places include the
secluded conservatory and the Victorian Belvedere Castle.
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Opening Hours
Daily 6am-1am
59th Street to 110th Street, (between 5th Avenue & Central Park West), New York City 10022
+1 212 360 3444
New York Public Library
Bibliophiles' heaven
Guarded by huge marble lions Patience and Fortitude, the Beaux Arts New York
Public Library on Fifth Avenue has scholarly volumes for reference only and
temporary exhibitions. Look upwards in the gallowed Rose Main Reading Room
to see the restored ceiling murals, lit up by 18 chandeliers.
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Opening Hours
Mon-Thu 8am-11pm; Fri 8am-8pm; Sat & Sun 10am-6pm
5th Avenue & 42nd Street, New York City 10018-2788
+1 917 275 6975
Brooklyn Bridge
Suspension bridge to Manhattan
An iconic 1595-foot suspension bridge, completed in 1883, Brooklyn Bridge
links Brooklyn to Manhattan over the East River. Chunky cables, steel
girders and views make a wonderful walk, especially towards Manhattan's
skyline. Walk, cycle or rollerblade across its wooden platform.
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Opening Hours
24 hours daily
New York City 11201
+1 212 442 7000
City Hall (Manhattan side) or High Street (Brooklyn side) subway
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Canal Street, Chinatown
Oriental market and mayhem
The eastern half of Canal Street is the hub of busy Chinatown and the largest
Chinese community outside Asia. It comes alive here at the weekend market,
when stall holders set up to sell pork dumplings and buckets of live eels,
and hawkers their fake designer goods.
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Most stores open 10am-8pm
China Town, New York City 10013
Canal Street subway
Staten Island Ferry
Harbour views
Not just any commuter trip: the half-hour journey on the passenger ferry
between Manhattan and Staten Island traverses New York's busy harbour,
offering views of the Statue of Liberty. Ride the return trip towards
Manhattan for sunset views of the city.
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Opening Hours
Daily 24 hours
1, Whitehall Street (at South Street), Battery Park, New York City 10004
311 (from New York); +1 212 639 9675 (outside New York)
1, 4, 5, N, R subway lines as well as the M1, M6 and M15 bus lines
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Mother AME Zion Church
Gospel chapel and song
For an uplifting Sunday, join the gospel singing by both congregation and
choir at the Mother AME Zion Church, perfectly capturing Harlem's spirit.
This was New York's first black church, established in 1796, and gave
shelter to escaped slaves, including Frederick Douglass.
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Free (donation suggested)
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Services: Sun 11am-1pm; open other days for visits
140-147, West 137th Street, Harlem, New York City 10030
+1 212 234 1544
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Top of the Rock
City-wide views
From the top of the iconic Art Deco Rockefeller Center's 70 floors there are
360-degree views of Manhattan. Reopened in 2005 after 20 years, the Empire
State Building, Central Park, and Rockefeller ice-rink are visible from Top
of the Rock.
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US$21; concessions US$19; 6-12 year olds US$14
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Daily 8am-12am (last elevator 11pm)
70/F 30, Rockefeller Plaza (entrance on 50th Street), between 5th and 6th Avenues, New York City 10112
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Russian & Turkish Baths
Sauna and scrub
For a deep clean and reviving massage, the Russian & Turkish Baths in
East Village has an old-world feel. Try the sizzling Russian sauna, ice-cold
pool and Turkish steam room, followed by Dead Sea salt scrub.
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Empty nester, married 14 years. It has only been in the last decade or so that I dared to cook without following a recipe precisely. I have read and studied thousands more recipes than I ever cooked. After years of intense work schedules, I finally have time to cook again.
DH and I generally are satisfied with an entree and a big pile of vegetables we rarely have room for dessert. We like some spice, but don't get carried away.
I originally posted at Recipezaar the recipes I have made that were well received. Exceptions are marked entered for safe-keeping, because I need these to be handy to me as I prune my cookbook collection. At this point it seems I spend more time tagging other chef's recipes than making my own finds -- Zaar tagging has become an addiction!
As you shall see, I am very fond of bacon, onions, garlic, mushrooms, diced tomatoes, olive oil and dry sherry. Fish has to be great or I want nothing to do with it. As much as I despised frozen fish sticks growing up, it's a miracle I ever ate fish again. So if I post a recipe for fish, I would recommend it to picky fish eaters.
After my DF had 2 heart attacks by the time I turned 13, I made a point of eliminating as much salt as I could on a general basis. Any one who favors a lot of salt will need to use a salt shaker for my recipes.
I follow a calorie justification diet: if I add calories, they better be worth it somehow I can always fit in a bite of cheesecake or lemon meringue pie. I also evaluate recipes based on time justification for example, Julia Child's Boeuf Bourguignon has so many steps, but each one is important, and the end result is sublime.
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Re: [OS] RUSSIA - Kudrin forecasts emergence of authoritative right-wing force in RF
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did better than expected... scary.
I disagree it is Right Cause though.
By the way... this sounds like Kudrin may run for PM sorta speak.
On 12/12/11 12:43 AM, Izabella Sami wrote:
Link to the Vedomosti interview in Russian:
Aleksej Kudrin prosit ne nazyvat' ego edinomyshlennikom Vladimira Putina
O proshedshih vyborah, novoj pravoj partii, svoej otstavke i porokah
e'konomicheskoj politiki rasskazyvaet Aleksej Kudrin
Evgeniya Pis'mennaya
12.12.2011, 00:01
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To: "The OS List" <firstname.lastname@example.com>
Sent: Monday, December 12, 2011 10:22:35 AM
Subject: [OS] RUSSIA - Kudrin forecasts emergence of authoritative
right-wing force in RF
Link to the Vedomosti interview in Russian below
09:11 12/12/2011Top News
Kudrin forecasts emergence of authoritative right-wing force in RF
MOSCOW, December 12 (Itar-Tass) - Russia's former finance minister
Alexei Kudrin believes that emergence of an authoritative right-wing
force should become the political outcome of the elections to the State
"Six months ago, when the discussion about the Right Cause party was
underway, everybody expressed concern over the lack of an authoritative
force on the right flank," he said in an interview with the Vedomosti
business daily published on Monday. "Today it became clear that this
deficit turned more acute than we could ever imagine."
"Today we can say confidently that the demand for the creation of such a
structure is so high that its creation will obligatorily begin. Now we
will see the processes of consolidation of liberal and democratic
forces," he said.
Kudrin said he was absolutely confident of this and "was ready to
contribute to this," however at present, there was no talk about a
remote opportunity to lead this process.
"The voting at the State Duma elections is a blow to the ruling party.
Unfortunately, United Russia was found failing to fulfil its promises.
Protection of business, elimination of corruption, the creation of a
fair judicial system and the government's presence in economy - no
drastic changes occurred in all these areas despite promises," Kudrin
The elections to the lower house of parliament "became an interesting
phenomenon" - "a political discussion became more heated, citizens'
activity increased" and "people well showed their preferences." "United
Russia is losing support," he said. "The ruling party has to search for
compromises with other parties. Their motions will not be passed so
easily as before."
"At these elections we faced a peculiar situation: citizens want to fix
and discuss honesty and legitimacy of the elections themselves" and "in
this sense people are dissatisfied with the election returns."
Kudrin considers it fair to raise the issue of resignation of the
chairman of the central election commission, Vladimir Churov.
"If this is not done, next elections will pass in a slipshod manner.
Disregard of evident violations casts doubt on these elections'
objectivity," he said.
Lauren Goodrich
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DivorceCare seminar/support group
Date: Wednesday, December 19, 2012
Time: 5:45PM
Location: First Baptist Church Christian Life Center- Mountain Home
First Baptist Church of Mountain Home announces DivorceCare, a special seminar and support group for people experiencing divorce and separation, to be held on Wednesday evenings beginning September 21. Meetings will be held at 400 Club Blvd, in the Christian Life Center, and will begin at 5:45pm each Wednesday. Sessions include "Facing My Anger", "Facing My Loneliness", "Forgiveness", and others. For more information, call Rob and Linda Bryan at 870-435-1002, or First Baptist Church at 870-425-6961.
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Brewed For Her: A Stale Brew
April 10th, 2013To say the Milwaukee Brewers haven't been doing a lot of things right lately is something of an understatement. Between the bullpen pitching like they owe the strike zone money, Carlos Gomez and Rickie Weeks' ongoing re-enactment of Weekend At Bernie's and Weekend At Bernie's 2 at the plate, and Ron Roenicke's apparent Punk-ing of John Axford by way of (attempted) multi-inning outings... things could be better. Yuniesky Betancourt is an everyday starter for Christ's sake! Excluding really cold games that allow lil' Yunie to look like a manbaby with his cherub cheeks poking through his ninja mask, that's never a good thing.
With all the bad things happening on the field so far this season, you'd think the organization would go above and beyond to ensure that other elements of the game experience are enjoyable enough to cancel out the sub-standard baseball games themselves. And to a point, the front office and PR department has succeeded in doing this. I mean, there's that awesome Briggs & Stratton roulette in-game promotion! Last week, a concession worker begrudgingly honored my request to mix both lime and strawberry-flavored margarita into my mug. Plus, Miller Park is just in time to ride that "Gangnam Style" wave.
However, the Brewers new "Brewed For Her" promotion is one of the worst, most poorly-thought, tone deaf attempts to get fans to the park I've seen since "Gary Sheffield effigy night" back in 1995.
For those fortunate enough to miss this soft-colored, heart-laden promo flyer, on May 25, Miller Park's Gehl Club will transform into a place for the LAAAAAAAAAYYDEEEEEZ!!!
Since women evidently aren't intelligent enough to be entertained by an unimpeded baseball game on its own, Brewed For Her aims to help distract women from hard-to-understand elements of this man's game and all its "points", "home's runs" and utter lack of Kardashians with a series of antiquated offerings such as:
• Style tips from fashion experts & 15 top merchandise vendors
• Special selection of women's Brewers apparel & accessories
• Interactive stations / demonstrations for hair & nails
• Gift bag filled with Brewers goodies
• Game ticket including food & beverage in the exclusive Gehl club
OH EM GEE!!! You mean for a mere $115, gurlz can get access to a closed off section--awesome usage of "exclusive" by the way to suggest watching the game from 600 feet away from behind a splotchy window is somehow VIP--of the park while indulging in some of the most generalized feminine activities ever?
Style tips from fashion experts? I'd love to be a fly on the wall to hear a Boston Store buyer take time from their day to tell women, "Tie a knot in that Aoki shirsey! And remember, pink is always a home run! Home run is a baseball term that is a positive thing, by the way." Demonstrations for hair & nails? "Adjustable caps, ladies. Cheaper than fitted hats and great for holding ponytails."
Unfortunately, there won't be enough time available for the lecture from an adjunct Alverno professor entitled "Spitting and Chewing Tobacco: Gross. But necessary?"
In short, I'm a dude and I find this to be incredibly sexist and offensive. Maybe in 1950s American society, a time that marginalized women and discouraged them from sports viewing, this would've had a place... barely. But we're living in a time where thousands of females are in fantasy baseball leagues, there's an array of talented and hardworking female reporters and columnists contributing to the baseball conversation and newscycle. I personally know a handful of ladies who know as much or more about the Brewers than I do. Unless there's a Brewed For Him game planned with equally predictable activities like "Shotgunning beers for dummies" and an "All you can meat bar... MEAT MEAT MEAT [grunt noise, fart]", I don't think this type gender-specific promotion has a place in a 2013 Major League baseball stadium.
I know some women will gladly attend this, and that's their right. Not all women love baseball, and I think (or hope) that's the demographic that Brewers PR was intending to hit when it came up with Brewed For Her. However, I think the shortsighted activities, the cringeworthy flyer design and the promotion's existence missed the mark entirely.


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Nash will not be on fmtv for like a month probably now because other obligations are taking up his time. But he should be on fmtv one day, I assume late june.
Yes I wonder how long this cycle can repeat. Although it will suck not to be there live, maybe I will wait next time to renew until it is in the archives.
It wouldn't have been as bad if it was just people suspecting Nash's return. But when the website owner says so and even has a live show talking about it, it is false advertisement.
In another thread, it said that Hostmaster John announced that Nash won't be on until after some "media event" in mid-June.
I think the lesson here is that when Fratpad or Fratmen announce something interesting that you want to see, wait until the very, very, very last minute to sign up.
I signed up this month to see Nash. And now it looks like I won't see him this month.
I"m not surprised. I still don't believe that he will ever appear on Fratmen again. Not after all of that controversy. I'm glad I didn't join.
I hope Nash will appear. John talked about it extensively during his fratmen chat. Tons of questions were asked, and John didn't shy away from giving direct answers to any of the questions. I suppose Nash could always change his mind -- but I don't believe fratmen has built an elaborate lie.
I've been a long time member of fratmen. There have been delays and last minute changes before. But I don't feel like they have ever intentionally misled members -- or potential members.
Paul is indeed being featured on the ESPN show "Outside the Lines" that was originally postponed from early May and is currently scheduled to air June 14th. He feels (and I agree) that it would be better to postpone his return Fratmen.TV LIVE! show until after the ESPN story airs to see how it all plays out.
Anyone who purchased a membership for the sole purpose of seeing Fratmen Nash's show and isn't interested in any of the other content on the site, will be issued a refund by simply emailing firstname.lastname@example.com ATTN: HMJohn and asking for one.
Stay tuned ...
... it sounds bizarre...
Nothing personal to the Fratmen guys, but I'm kinda hoping Paul decides to take a pass and continues with his London, 2012 aspirations.
In a Corbin Fisher video this past summer 'Dawson', another gifted athlete, was talking about how he followed the Olympic track events avidly. I sensed a little bit of regret: perhaps had his life taken a different turn he may have been competing himself. I'm sure he's making lots of money being 'Dawson', but there's something about just being in the Olympics.
Phunk, I agree except for one thing. How will appearing on FratmenTV prevent him from appearing in the Olympics?
I agree that Paul shouldn't return to fratmen as some political stand. If he does return, it should be because he WANTS to. None of us know what's in Paul's head, and we have no idea what his future aspirations are. He might love wrestling and hope to make it a career or he might want to pursue a career in whatever he studied in college. I think it's safe to say most great college athletes go on to careers in other fields after school.
I don't want to start a fight -- and I understand where you are coming from -- but it seems like you're saying only washed up people with no futures turn to porn. Or that only naive people who don't understand what they are doing would ever take part in erotic entertainment. Without going into a lengthy analysis of the issues, I just hope that these ideas are changing. I think this type of attitude is what fueled Nebraska's reaction to Paul.
I hope you don't take offense to what I said. I wouldn't chose adult entertainment as my children's first line of work either. I think it would make opening certain doors harder -- but that's because of what I perceive other peoples' attitudes to be. As an employer, an association with fratmen would not bother me in the least.
I'm not making any generalizations about people who work in the adult industry. Rather, I'm thinking of Paul Donahoe in particular. As for his aspirations, all I know what I've read; and everything I've read about him tells me he's this focused, driven guy who, like all excessively focused people neglects the greater world and has lapses in judgment. Fratmen was a lapse in judgment: it was naive of him to think that no one would find out. His story -- the beat-up junk heap of a car, the thread-bare clothes, living hand to mouth for the sport that got him out of his broken family and dead-end town -- is very moving. He's already had a pretty remarkable life. He's got a lot of pluck. He seemed very focused on going to the Olympics.
All that said, I think he has a good head on his shoulders. I think he's an academic All American.
As hypothetical potential employers, obviously neither you nor I would give a rat's ass about whether he did soft-core gay porn. However for a college looking for a wrestling coach, a background in porn would probably be a deal breaker. I don't see the world changing in that regard anytime soon.
Nah, I think Paul should get his degree, continue to train like hell, work as an assistant coach somewhere, and just go for it. Maybe they'll let him stay on in Edinboro -- they seem to like him, and it has a great wrestling program. Be great to see him on the podium and hear the Star Spangled Banner.
It never ceases to amaze me, how people like to put a spin on these guys. Paul comes from the same state that I live in. He didn't live in a dead end town. Unless your definition of a dead end town is anywhere in the rust belt area. What drama some would like Paul's story to be. Paul came from a broken marriage family. So has 50% of most kids. Paul has never regretted nor apologized for his appearance on FratmenTV. To compare Paul to Dawson, is like comparing apples to oranges. Dawson chose to throw away his college and athletic opportunities to become a "Porn Star". Paul went to college and DID get his degree.
Paul has stayed in touch with John from FratmenTV/Fratpad. He is going to appear on ESPN to do a story in June. Whether Paul returns to FratmenTV/Fratpad is still in discussions. Has he thrown is future career opportunities away because of his appearance on the site mentioned? I hardly doubt it. It didn't stop another college from gladly accepting him to continue his education and his wrestling career. Where he once again gained success.
Some might like to think that if a guy appears on FratmenTV/Fratpad it's an end to there future careers. The difference for these guys who appear here from other sites are they talk with us, the members. Where they talk and interact with us and we get to know things about them, unlike other sites where they appear as just a piece of meat. And you never get to know them.
I know three current FratmenTV/Fratpad members while appearing on the sites, who also are either going to college, or are pursuing a successful career.
One guy is studying to become a Dr. of Optometry. He will be taking a summer course in Biology, while working at the Fratpad. While another just got his degree in culinery arts, from one of the most prestigous colleges in the country. At this time he's continuing to get another degree in Business Management, with aspirations of owning a fitness center and restaurant that emphazises healthy food. Another has an active successful career in modeling. Where he's done work for Banana Republic, Calvin Klein to mention a few, plus has done numerous photoshoots for Men's Health, Excercise for Men and other like magazines.
If Paul decides to enter the Olympics for 2012 is up to him. But he's gotten his degree, and whatever course his career path takes him, I'm sure he'll be successful. Who knows what he wants to do with his future. That's up for to him to decide, not us.
The two guys I mentioned in college, have said on air, the money they make helps them with tuition, books, and other things that otherwise they wouldn't of had the opportunity. And the guy in modeling, will do no nude modeling, he has clearly said so during appearances on FratmenTV/Fratpad, and in Bios that I've read. He also has said because of his success in modeling, the companies he works with pays all his expenses. So you might ask, then why does he appear on FratmenTV/Fratpad, because he enjoys what he's doing, makes some extra money in the process, AND he's just a great guy, and I'm glad to say he's become a good cyberspace friend.
Actually, I think that Phunk and Shotglass are BOTH right. I think it all has to do with how much risk one is willing to take versus current needs, future plans and possibly one's stance on freedoms and rights.
Thanks for the civil discussion. I know you are trying to focus specifically on Paul, but Paul's situation is potentially no different than that of any other fratmen actor.
So my question is -- what about all of the other guys on fratmen? Did they too have lapses of judgment? Do they stand to lose as much as Paul with whatever career they might want to pursue? Some of the guys, if not all, might want to pursue careers much more lucrative than college coaching staff. I'm just wondering if you think it's improper for all of the guys to work with fratmen or just Paul.
In Paul's case specifically, I think if Nebraska had handled the situation differently there would essentially be no story. It would have been a one day event in the media where everyone got to make crude jokes. (The newspaper writers did have fun with some of the headlines.) Nebraska could have said that Paul was disciplined internally -- and his wrestling career moves forward with little interruption.
I have no idea what the other Fratmen's backgrounds are like, so therefore no idea of what they stand to lose by a porn career. My guess is that most of them are guys who barely graduated from high school (if that), maybe take some classes at the local community college, have some kind of MacJob, fuck lots of chicks, and spend an awful lot of time at the gym, +/- 'supplements'. Which is to say that they don't have much to lose. Paul Donahoe, on the other hand, is a highly accomplished athlete in a sport that demands dedication. Far from being a muscle-head at Golds, his athletic good looks come from a lifetime of intense training and discipline. Maybe some of the other guys have similar stories, but something tells me most don't.
Quite honestly, I think most high profile collegiate wrestling programs would have handled the Paul and Kenny incident similarly. Homoeroticism and frank homosexuality are the 'dirty laundry' of wrestling, the 500 lb pink elephant on the corner of the mat that nobody wants to acknowledge. It may be wrong, but it's another thing I don't see changing anytime soon.
Got any good lockerroom stories? I grew up around and took part in a number of sports in both high school and college. I never heard anyone talk about wrestling being a gay sport. Guys posting on the website "themat" seemed pretty sensitive about the gay rumors though when the Paul/Kenny story broke.
If gay wrestlers are common knowledge, why is everyone involved in the sport still so uptight? Do all the wrestlers know which among them are gay but don't want to be stereotyped themselves? I'm asking because I still suspect you have a tie to wrestling -- which you didn't answer before! Did you used to wrestle?
Probably for the same reason the Church and the Military are uptight about it: giving away the secret.
Couldn't tell you, but I suspect just like Marines know which of their brothers swings that way (and don't mind), so I imagine if you're around the sport you really get a feel for it. know several gay guys who wrestled.
high school, not college. too much of a commitment.
bref/anyhow...when will Paul show up eventually on the site????
Here's a thought to the site owners... have concrete plans before you advertise the event on the site and all over the internet. It comes off as really amateurish when you have to reschedule a show at the last minute because of "technical issues" or simply a change of mind.
Refunding membership fees is one thing, but I doubt most people who fell for the deceit would know about that offer unless it was directly stated on the Fratmen website directly rather than on a JUB post.
i think these guys should do what they want to do ....with out other ppl sticking there nose in other ppl business.
So... any updates on when/if Paul will be performing LIVE at fratmen.tv?
Also, I'm curious about the cam scheduling process at fratmen and fratpad. Is it done day-by-day? Weekly?
I noticed that there is a schedule posted each day, but do members have an extended schedule available to them? Or do they have to wait each day to see which performers will be online and at what time?
HostmasterJohn, if you read this, it might be nice for nonmembers to see the weekly schedule.
so now what????
I thought HostmasterJohn said during his Wednesday Fratpad chat that Nash needed a few more weeks to finish up with classes and then decisions would be made.
I'm being selfish, but I hope both Nash and Cal return eventually.
I went to Fratmentv and there is Nash's picture with a "Come see Fratmen Nash" next to it. And of course it is right next to the "Live" button. Good advertising.
One hot looking stud. I'd take him down - in my bedroom!!
...so he is showing soon?
Doesn't this turn u on?
During Hostmaster John's cam show last night he addressed the subject about Nash/Paul. He said he had spoken to him this week, and it doesn't look like Nash will be appearing anytime soon, if even at all.
Nash/Paul has sponsers that he stands to loose should he appear again on FratmenTV/Fratpad. John didn't mention it, but just perhaps Nash/Paul does want to compete in the 2012 Olympics.
As much as I wish I could see Nash live on Fratmen, I will be glad if he chooses not to. I wish him all the best.
I think I understand where you are coming from and don't mean to be critical of you personally. I'm sure Nash will make the best decision for his future. And I'm sure we want all the fratmen models to be successful in whatever they do.
What I don't get is that everyone wants Nash to avoid fratmen so it doesn't hurt his future, but everybody loves that all the other guys continue to appear on fratmen. The other guys have families and lives and goals too. It seems like the other fratmen are being degraded.
I'm having a hard time articulating exactly what I mean. I'm not trying to argue that Nash should come back to fratmen; I just don't understand the double standard with regard to the other models.
And it's not about Paul being a public figure. Did anyone outside of the wrestling circle know who Paul Donohoe was prior to the "scandal?" Can anyone name the guys from the last US Olympic wrestling team? I remember other fratmen models talking about people in their hometowns discovering their work. The issue for me isn't about Paul, it's about how we view, value and react to any models who work in the adult industry.
I understand where you are coming from. I just think we tend to think more about this because Paul's story made big news and it caused trouble for him. I personally don't see any problem with his work or the work of any of the other models on fratmen. It is really about how Paul is going to feel about himself. He must have some hesitation to come back; that's why I said what I said. I wish all the best for every model as they are all young guys who have a long future in front of them.
I have posted somewhere else about how society views porn. I personally think the only people who have a right to frown on porn are people who do not have sex and wishes not to have sex. I think it's hypocritical when people frown on porn but do the same things, just not in front of a camera.
so when is he showing up??
so people from Fratmen? any explanation why u said he was coming back on the site and eventually he didnt..?
Yes what happened with that? It seems to have all fizzled out. Is it happening or not?
"Life is wrestling, the rest is just details" is not only a t-shirt logo but could just as easily be Paul Donahoe's personal motto. The guy eats, breaths, and shits wrestling, and there is nothing wrong with that. Real wrestling, and not that WWE bullshit, is a beautiful sport and extremely under appreciated.
Paul's a smart wrestler. He brings more brain than brawn to the mat. He had talked about training for London, 2012. He will likely make his life in wrestling, coaching at either the high-school or college level. And while most of us think it shouldn't be, porn in the past will be a problem in his attaining any of these goals.
Paul was smart to say no to more Fratmen. His solo is once again available on the site -- that damage has already been done so why not? I hope he's receiving some kind of extra payment for it over and above his original three grand. After all, as a result of the controversy he is probably the site's biggest draw. However additional tapes would only add insult to injury and that's the last thing he needs.
Jeez people .. the schedule was from 3 freakin months ago. Let it go. It's NOT. GOING. TO. HAPPEN.
Let this thread slither back to page 20 and die, because seriously. I get that Nash is smokin, I'm a huge fan myself, but it's getting kind of sad how some of you are acting like clingy ex-girlfriends gasping for false hope.
If it's ever going to be rescheduled, trust me, the producers would spread the word and publicize the shit out of it. Nash is one of their biggest commodities. Everybody and their grandma would know about it.
Let's all just hold hands and move on together, shall we?
Last time I'm going to comment on this. This was brought up during last week on Hostmaster John's cam show. They've talked recently. Both have decided it's not in Nash's/Paul's best interests to appear on FratmenTV. Paul still has a desire to continue his wrestling career.


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