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Monday, March 31, 2008

Warm welcome

Posted at 4:06 PM | Permalink

Comments (24)

At a football game, Portland Storms, I did that to Goldschmidt at about 30 feet from him and got dagger looks from him.

Posted by KISS | March 31, 2008 4:38 PM

Funny. The scant applause sounded 'piped-in' too...

It's hard to leave your insulated world and see that 28% approval rating face to face...

Posted by TKrueg | March 31, 2008 4:41 PM

While much more difficult to organize, I think that a completely silent stadium would have had more of an effect. The idiot probably would have started doing some sort of jig or telling off-color jokes.

Posted by Arby | March 31, 2008 5:28 PM

Of course, they could have just been yelling "Bruuuuuuuuuce."

Posted by Jack Bog | March 31, 2008 5:46 PM

Seeing Bush on a baseball field makes me wish they made steroids for the brain.

Posted by Bill McDonald | March 31, 2008 5:51 PM

28% probably more accurately describes the percentage of fans at a National's game that isn't a registered Democrat.

Posted by butch | March 31, 2008 6:05 PM

Much as I'm not a fan of many of this administrations policies and have never voted for W., I wouldn't boo the guy at ballgame. Call me old school, but I still have some respect for the office and there's a part of me that admires the man for sticking to his guns. Let the hatred fly.

Posted by Joe12Pack | March 31, 2008 6:46 PM

If the standard for "a part of me that admires the man" is for 'sticking to his guns' - in contravention of the facts, of the law, and the people, then let's add Baghdad Bob to the list of admirees.

I can't remember ever boo-ing someone in my lifetime of 50+ years. While I agree that a profound silence would have sent a powerful message, as a counterpoint to applause, yes, I would have boo-ed.

Posted by nancy | March 31, 2008 7:33 PM

Call us "old school," too. [You know, loathe the man but respect the office...] Silence would have been an appropriate opprobrium. If anything, heckling downgrades the doer, not the target, no?

Posted by Worldwide Pablo | March 31, 2008 7:41 PM

I agree with nancy. I would have boo-ed.
Unfortunately "w" is totally tone deaf, and he hears only himself.

Posted by portland native | March 31, 2008 7:50 PM

I suspect this 70% in Jack's poll would also boo Hillary?

Posted by Ben | March 31, 2008 9:30 PM

Given that 90% of the adult population of D.C. is involved in Government work, lobbying, consulting, welfare collection, and various other forms of leaching off honest taxpayers, it’s surprising that anyone applauded.

Posted by DNewton | March 31, 2008 10:02 PM

Remember, it's DC. Historically 50% of the people at any event will boo the sitting president, irregardless of approval ratings, economic highs/lows, etc. While the elected officials generally play nice in public, all the other political wonks, staffers, operatives, and groupies are always more than willing to act lemming-like.

Posted by daIndependent | March 31, 2008 10:12 PM

Old School here too! Criminal prosecution and hanging!

Posted by no fan of baseball | March 31, 2008 10:21 PM

Bush may be awful but at least he'll go on to make some additional millions after he's done with his presidency. He's in a lot better shape than John Branam here in town who will be looking to hold onto his current job when his entire fiasco of a race is all said and done.

http://blogtown.portlandmercury.com/2008/03/election_news_1.php#more

Posted by fan of the Nationals | March 31, 2008 11:15 PM

I would have booed Bush from the second he stepped onto the field till the moment he disappeared. It's my opinion the man is a disgraceful incompentent and liar. The office of the Presidency, and the nation, deserved better.

Posted by Doug Woods | April 1, 2008 7:44 AM

By the way, that pitch was high and inside. I'm sure there's a joke there somewhere comparing the pitch to W.'s early years, but I can't think of it.

Posted by Pat Malach | April 1, 2008 8:52 AM

I wouldn't have boo'ed, but that's because I would have been in line for a beer.

Posted by Justin | April 1, 2008 10:13 AM

Booing him in a secret prison would be fine. But out in public? How rude.

Posted by touring | April 1, 2008 10:20 AM

Jack,

I was at the nats opener on sunday and the booing was actually seemed much louder in person than on the clip.

And yes, you bet your a** I booed as loud as I could. Good times (and good ending to the game as well).

Posted by George K. | April 1, 2008 2:24 PM

The video is broken. WTF?

Posted by Gerik | April 1, 2008 2:43 PM

Probably yanked for copyright reasons.

Posted by Jack Bog | April 1, 2008 3:13 PM

It's still up for the moment here.

Posted by Jack Bog | April 1, 2008 3:15 PM

[i]Much as I'm not a fan of many of this administrations policies and have never voted for W., I wouldn't boo the guy at ballgame.[/i]

I would not have booed either, and I think it's simply out of respect for the office, not the man.

Posted by Kevin | April 2, 2008 12:22 PM

In Vino Veritas

Charamba, Douro 2008
Horse Heaven Hills, Cabernet 2010
Lorelle, Horse Heaven Hills Pinot Grigio 2011
Avignonesi, Montepulciano 2004
Lorelle, Willamette Valley Pinot Noir 2011
Villa Antinori, Toscana 2007
Mercedes Eguren, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Lorelle, Columbia Valley Cabernet 2011
Purple Moon, Merlot 2011
Purple Moon, Chardonnnay 2011
Abacela, Vintner's Blend No. 12
Opula Red Blend 2010
Liberte, Pinot Noir 2010
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Indian Wells Red Blend 2010
Woodbridge, Chardonnay 2011
King Estate, Pinot Noir 2011
Famille Perrin, Cotes du Rhone Villages 2010
Columbia Crest, Les Chevaux Red 2010
14 Hands, Hot to Trot White Blend
Familia Bianchi, Malbec 2009
Terrapin Cellars, Pinot Gris 2011
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2009
Campo Viejo, Rioja, Termpranillo 2010
Ravenswood, Cabernet Sauvignon 2009
Quinta das Amoras, Vinho Tinto 2010
Waterbrook, Reserve Merlot 2009
Lorelle, Horse Heaven Hills, Pinot Grigio 2011
Tarantas, Rose
Chateau Lajarre, Bordeaux 2009
La Vielle Ferme, Rose 2011
Benvolio, Pinot Grigio 2011
Nobilo Icon, Pinot Noir 2009
Lello, Douro Tinto 2009
Quinson Fils, Cotes de Provence Rose 2011
Anindor, Pinot Gris 2010
Buenas Ondas, Syrah Rose 2010
Les Fiefs d'Anglars, Malbec 2009
14 Hands, Pinot Gris 2011
Conundrum 2012
Condes de Albarei, Albariño 2011
Columbia Crest, Walter Clore Private Reserve 2007
Penelope Sanchez, Garnacha Syrah 2010
Canoe Ridge, Merlot 2007
Atalaya do Mar, Godello 2010
Vega Montan, Mencia
Benvolio, Pinot Grigio
Nobilo Icon, Pinot Noir, Marlborough 2009
Portuga, Rose 2011
Revelation, Chardonnay, Pays d'Oc 2010
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 2005
Monte Alto, Tinto Reserva 2005
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Cabernet, Indian Wells 2009
Espiral, Vinho Rose
Vin-Koru, Pinot Gris 2011
14 Hands, Hot to Trot Red 2009
Rodney Strong, Cabernet, Sonoma 2009
Abacela, Vintner's Blend #11
Portuga, White 2010
La Bourgeoisie, Red 2009
Januik, Red 2009
Three Rivers, River's Red 2008
Kirkland, Alexander Valley Merlot 2008
Muga, Rioja Rose 2010
Quinta das Amoras, Vinho Tinto 2009
Mauro Molino, Barbera d'Alba 2009
Garda Chiaretto Rose
Columbia Crest, Two Vines Vineyard 10 White
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Pinot Gris, Columbia Valley 2009
L'Hortus, Rose de Saignee 2010
Maculan, Pino & Toi 2008
McKinley Springs, Bombing Range Red 2008
Trader Joe's Pinot Gris 2009
Montes Alpha, Cabernet 2007
Gran Sasso, Sangiovese, Terre di Chieti 2009
Garda, Classico Chiaretto Rose
Beaulieu, Cabernet, Rutherford 1999
Picos del Montgo, Tempranillo 2008
Chateau de Montmirail, Vacqueyras 2008
La Granja 360, Syrah 2009
Montgras, Carmenere Reserva 2009
Lange, Pinot Gris 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Cabernet 2008
Kirkland, Pinot Grigio 2010
Trader Joe's Coastal Syrah 2009
Columbia Crest, Horse Heaven Hills Merlot 2008
Trader Joe's Coastal Chardonnay 2009
Vieux Papes Red
Domaine de l'Aujardiere, Chardonnay 2009
Santa Rita, Cabernet, Medalla Real 2007
Penfold's, Koonunga Hill Shiraz Cabernet 2008
Guild, Red, Lot #02 2008
Dievole, Dievolino Sangiovese 2008
Laforet, Burgogne Chardonnay 2009
Columbia Winery, Merlot 2007
Bonterra, Cabernet 2008
Elk Cove, Pinot Gris 2009
Maquis Lien 2006
Scott Paul, Pinot Noir, Le Paulee 2007

The Occasional Book

Neil Young - Waging Heavy Peace
Mark Bego - Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul (2012 ed.)
Jenny Lawson - Let's Pretend This Never Happened
J.D. Salinger - Franny and Zooey
Charles Dickens - A Christmas Carol
Timothy Egan - The Big Burn
Deborah Eisenberg - Transactions in a Foreign Currency
Kurt Vonnegut Jr. - Slaughterhouse Five
Kathryn Lance - Pandora's Genes
Cheryl Strayed - Wild
Fyodor Dostoyevsky - The Brothers Karamazov
Jack London - The House of Pride, and Other Tales of Hawaii
Jack Walker - The Extraordinary Rendition of Vincent Dellamaria
Colum McCann - Let the Great World Spin
Niccolò Machiavelli - The Prince
Harper Lee - To Kill a Mockingbird
Emma McLaughlin & Nicola Kraus - The Nanny Diaries
Brian Selznick - The Invention of Hugo Cabret
Sharon Creech - Walk Two Moons
Keith Richards - Life
F. Sionil Jose - Dusk
Natalie Babbitt - Tuck Everlasting
Justin Halpern - S#*t My Dad Says
Mark Herrmann - The Curmudgeon's Guide to Practicing Law
Barry Glassner - The Gospel of Food
Phil Stanford - The Peyton-Allan Files
Jesse Katz - The Opposite Field
Evelyn Waugh - Brideshead Revisited
J.K. Rowling - Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone
David Sedaris - Holidays on Ice
Donald Miller - A Million Miles in a Thousand Years
Mitch Albom - Have a Little Faith
C.S. Lewis - The Magician's Nephew
F. Scott Fitzgerald - The Great Gatsby
William Shakespeare - A Midsummer Night's Dream
Ivan Doig - Bucking the Sun
Penda Diakité - I Lost My Tooth in Africa
Grace Lin - The Year of the Rat
Oscar Hijuelos - Mr. Ives' Christmas
Madeline L'Engle - A Wrinkle in Time
Steven Hart - The Last Three Miles
David Sedaris - Me Talk Pretty One Day
Karen Armstrong - The Spiral Staircase
Charles Larson - The Portland Murders
Adrian Wojnarowski - The Miracle of St. Anthony
William H. Colby - Long Goodbye
Steven D. Stark - Meet the Beatles
Phil Stanford - Portland Confidential
Rick Moody - Garden State
Jonathan Schwartz - All in Good Time
David Sedaris - Dress Your Family in Corduroy and Denim
Anthony Holden - Big Deal
Robert J. Spitzer - The Spirit of Leadership
James McManus - Positively Fifth Street
Jeff Noon - Vurt

Road Work

Miles run year to date: 21
At this date last year: 52
Total run in 2012: 129
In 2011: 113
In 2010: 125
In 2009: 67
In 2008: 28
In 2007: 113
In 2006: 100
In 2005: 149
In 2004: 204
In 2003: 269

If you were at that game, would you have booed?
	Yes
	No

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