America's drunken love affair with the notion of change has led the nation to completely overlook the shortcomings that continue to ravage our country.
During UF coach Urban Meyer's press conferences this season, I have waited and listened for the same question.
The U.S. was founded in a revolutionary spirit. This American brand of patriotism insists that our citizens constrain the power of our leaders, in spite of impulsive emotions and desires. Throughout their political experience, Americans are encouraged to openly challenge their leaders.
Sen. John McCain finally gave a speech worthy of a presidential candidate. He spoke to Americans like adults and forsook the aggressive and counterproductive assaults that defined his campaign.
As you were all out celebrating President-elect Barack Obama's victory early into the morning on Nov. 5, many of you let an important day in history pass without recognition.
As an American, the proudest moment of my life came on Tuesday night.
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Faster than a speeding bullet.
NASHVILLE - Faster than a speeding bullet.
I don't develop man crushes easily, and there are only five that have really stuck with me.
I think everyone in this country can agree to just be happy the election is over. Granted, some of us, namely those who supported Sen. John McCain, are bound to be disappointed. An objective analysis of the situation shows us that, despite our best efforts, the election was ours to lose. The future of our party is clear and hopeful.
It's strange, really. I don't feel like a sexist.
You better hope Nick Calathes really likes to play point guard.
Sitting on the floor against the wall in the Reitz Union Grand Ballroom, I had separated myself from the masses and slowly began to grasp what President-elect Barack Obama's victory meant to the black students at UF.
When I first saw a front-page story about a UF program encouraging bicycle use, I was more than excited. I am a huge cycling advocate.
It's best if I just come out and say it.
Some time at the end of last season, when Dan Werner was moving out of his dorm room, it hit him: He was the only one left.
In the last three decades, conservative leaders in this nation have done something remarkable. They have convinced Americans that equality is bad, specifically economic equality. Anything remotely resembling a progressive tax system is labeled as socialist and radical.
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