tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-40354482009-02-21T07:16:07.645-06:00Matthew Thomas<br>
Your first stop for opinions on current events, politics and the world of sports.
<P>Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.comBlogger138125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-14858731222862693352008-08-06T01:55:00.004-05:002008-08-06T02:56:23.974-05:00My Top 20 ListsMovies1. Ghostbusters2. Cold Mountain3. The Patriot4. American Beauty5. Wizard Of Oz6. Best In Show7. Christmas Vacation8. Roger and Me9. Back To The Future10. Hoosiers11. Ghostbusters II12. Lion King13. Elf14. Fargo15. Office Space16. JFK17. Karate Kid18. Remember The Titans19. For Love of the Game20. RoundersHonorable Mention: The Rock, Hotel Rwanda, Juno, Blood Diamond, Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-32086762202803284862008-01-04T11:20:00.000-06:002008-01-04T11:23:57.103-06:00HELL YEAH!Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-49340481111046109312007-10-18T11:35:00.000-05:002007-10-18T11:39:04.148-05:00Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-59724832307818458022007-05-24T09:48:00.000-05:002007-05-24T10:15:13.238-05:00Ding Dong Falwell's DeadLet the joyous news be spread, the wicked old bigot at last is dead. For those of you who may view my opinion as harsh and cruel, let me remind you just what a hate-spreading idiot this guy was.Basically Falwell's M.O. became blaming every bad event that happened on Earth on every group except religious fundamentalists. Yeah, that sounds like a good idea, lets use Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-32334715168762479432007-02-11T22:35:00.000-06:002007-02-11T22:40:36.611-06:00The Chicks Win Big At Grammy'sThe Dixie Chicks had a big night tonight at the Grammy's - winning four awards including Album of the Year, Song of the Year and Record of the Year. The Chicks have been criticized by fellow country artists Toby Keith and Reba McIntyre and some country radio stations - especially in the South - have refused to play their music ever since lead singer Natalie Maines Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-27835812770538961082007-02-11T01:57:00.000-06:002007-02-11T02:12:06.372-06:00The Big MacThe Star Tribune has an interesting article on controversial Brooklyn Park mega church preacher Mac Hammond. The article pretty much sums up why I think mega churches are helping to ruin our society. Many of these mega churches are really businesses, not churches. And many of them spew irresponsible anti-islam, anti-gay, anti-abortion political messages on a daily basis, without Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1170808185657684272007-02-06T18:23:00.000-06:002007-02-06T18:30:12.926-06:00You want consistency? You got consistencyWhen Kevin McHale decided to replace Timberwolves Head Coach Dwayne Casey with Randy Wittman, he said he expected the team to play with more consistency. Well McHale has got his wish. The Timberwolves are now a consistently worse team than they were two weeks ago. After going 20-20 under Casey this season, the Wolves are now 2-6 under Wittman after a Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1170800597598088692007-02-06T16:07:00.000-06:002007-02-11T02:20:26.297-06:00Focus On The Family FraudsEvangelical pastor Ted Haggard - who resigned as senior pastor of New Life Church in Colorado Springs after admitting he had sexual relations with another man - has proclaimed himself "completely heterosexual" after three weeks of "intensive counseling".THREE WEEKS?!?! It was that simple huh? They just counseled all the gay-ness out of him? O.k. two questions. Who do Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1169802456346558622007-01-26T03:01:00.000-06:002007-01-26T04:40:20.046-06:00I Need A LawyerI've decided I need to sue the Australian Open for giving me insomnia. For the fifth straight night I find myself awake at 3am watching tennis.Speaking of tennis, did anyone catch the Andy Roddick press conference after he got throttled by Roger Federer last night? Asked to comment on how he felt after the match Roddick said, "It was frustrating, it was miserable, it sucked, it wasMatt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1169769427891011222007-01-25T17:42:00.000-06:002007-01-25T17:57:07.903-06:00Boycott The TimberwolvesI've never been a huge NBA fan. Actually I was back in the day of Larry Bird and Magic Johnson, but my interest in the league has waned considerably over the past dozen years. After the events of this week I have decided that I would rather spend my money on a Brittany Spears Oops I Did It Again album or a revolving tie rack than a Minnesota Timberwolves basketball Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1164964962165003212006-12-01T03:08:00.000-06:002006-12-01T03:25:33.873-06:00Monson resignsUniversity of Minnesota men's basketball coach Dan Monson resigned today just seven games into the season. While the move probably needed to be made, it gives me further proof that athletic director Joel Maturi is a sheepish leader. If you are prepared to remove Monson just seven games into this season, he probably should have been fired immediately after last year.With the roster Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1162871744788401862006-11-06T21:52:00.000-06:002006-11-06T21:55:44.803-06:00Drama at the CMA'sWell Entertainment Tonight is going to be all over this one. Did anyone else just see Faith Hill's reacation on camera when Carrie Underwood was announced as Female Vocalist of the Year? When Underwood's name was called out, Hill looked directly into the camera and with an angry face yelled "What?!" and then stormed away. I can't say that I blame her. American Idol is a cute Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1153899877287677372006-07-26T02:36:00.000-05:002006-07-26T02:45:55.786-05:00Harold Reynolds Fiasco and Other ESPN ComplaintsESPN has announced that Harold Reynolds is no longer with the network. Two rumors have surfaced about why Reynolds was fired. One being sexual harassment and other being that Reynolds blew up in a production meeting over the network wanting to push the A-Rod story - that he is breaking down mentally, that the Yankees might trade him, etc.I liked Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1149322061358258522006-06-03T02:55:00.000-05:002006-06-03T03:07:41.366-05:00Why T-Paw Needs To GoMinnesota Governor Tim Pawlenty gave a passionate, angry sounding speech today at the GOP convention that pretty much sums up why I am not a conservative."I can tell you what your worst nightmare is," he said. "It's one of the big-spendin', tax-raisin', abortion-promotin', gay marriage-embracin', more welfare-without-accountability lovin', school reform-resistin', illegal Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1147240890471881762006-05-10T00:50:00.000-05:002006-05-10T01:02:39.196-05:00A New LowPresident Bush's approval rating hit a new all-time low today at 31%. George's little war is leaving quite the bruise on his legacy. Let's just hope an anti-Bush sentiment helps democrats at the polls in November. A New Favorite ShowThanks to my Netflix subscription I've become quite additcted to HBO's Six Feet Under. I just finished season one and am looking forward to seasons two Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1146477165091779842006-05-01T04:45:00.000-05:002006-05-01T04:52:45.100-05:00Gas Rebate Check ReactionRepublicans are toying with the idea of giving taxpayers a $100 rebate check to ease the pain of high gas prices. While I wouldn't reject the check if it shows up in my mailbox, I have to say I think it's a rather ridiculous idea. A $100 check really isn't going to help most middle and low class families. That $100 would last me about two weeks at the pump. Paying Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1146459238682465622006-04-30T23:42:00.000-05:002006-04-30T23:53:58.696-05:00Not Quite The Same GuysIn an ESPN report tonight a NASCAR reporter tried to equate Jeff Gordon tying Dale Earnhart's restricted plate victory record at Talledaga with Barry Bonds breaking Babe Ruth's homerun mark at Yankee Stadium. I know they really like their NASCAR down south, but c'mon guys! Putrid, Putrid, PutridIt's the only way to describe the recent play of the Minnesota Twins. The Twins Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1146034995877747592006-04-26T01:52:00.000-05:002006-04-26T02:03:15.886-05:00It's Official...Paula Abdul is on some serious drugs. Tonight on American Idol she not only cried when Idol hopeful Eliot sang, but she then climbed up on her chair and screamed "we loved you" over and over again after Chris sang. One thing is for certain and that is the fact that she is completely biased toward the male singers.With The 17th Pick In 2006 NFL Draft the Minnesota Vikings SelectWhoMatt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1145417441427766662006-04-18T22:25:00.000-05:002006-04-18T22:30:41.436-05:00I Am Shocked! Shocked!Vikings safety Willie Offord was arrested for drunk driving on Highway 394 in Golden Valley at 2:20 in the morning today. I don't think the team has gone a month in several years now without some form of embarresing news.Former Viking Moe Williams was in court today as jury selection began for Williams' trial related to the sex boat scandal last summer on Lake Minnetonka.Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1144986688111743782006-04-13T22:45:00.000-05:002006-04-13T22:51:28.123-05:00Duke Lacrosse ScandalAnother day and another piece of interesting evidence comes out in the media today. Apparently the victim of the alleged rape was extremely intoxicated when police first approached her. I find it interesting that it took this long for this piece of information to go public.While I am not prepared to draw any conclusions at this point, I find the whole situation to be very oddMatt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1144553948886573112006-04-08T22:35:00.000-05:002006-04-08T22:39:08.896-05:00Redick Wins Wooden AwardDuke's J.J. Redick edged Gonzaga's Adam Morrison for the Wooden Award, given annually to the nation's top men's basketball player. While Redick never won a national championship during his four years at Duke, he sure was fun to watch. I hope he catches on with a good team in the NBA that I can root for.Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1144485561046959872006-04-08T03:31:00.000-05:002006-04-08T03:39:21.060-05:00It's Been Two Whole DaysSince a University of Minnesota women's basketball player has quit the team and ran for the hills. Pam Borton might be in athletic director Joel Maturi's doghouse right now which is right where she belongs. After five players decided to leave the team, next year's starting line-up is looking a little ugly right now. Twins Fall to 1-3Another horrendous starting pitching Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1144216797438578172006-04-05T00:43:00.000-05:002006-04-05T01:00:49.903-05:00Borton Finally SpeaksAfter a fourth player in the last 11 days announced she will be leaving the U of M women's basketball program, head coach Pam Borton finally exited the deep bunker she has hid under and spoke to Star Tribune reporter Jerry Zgoda.Hours after it was announced that junior Liz Podominick would quit the team to persue her dreams of going to the 2008 Olympics in the shotput event, Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1144190799558063952006-04-04T17:39:00.000-05:002006-04-04T17:46:39.570-05:00And Isn't It IronicMichelle Bachman has a step-sister who is a lesbian. I wonder what that family Christmas dinner is like. In related news, Bachman's defense of marriage amendment was shot down in a senate judiciary committee today. NCCA Championship ThoughtsA pretty disappointing final four in my opinion. Bad basketball all around. As much as people moan and groan when three number one seeds Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4035448.post-1143925139146588032006-04-01T14:52:00.000-06:002006-04-01T14:59:29.616-06:00My Mumps, My Mumps, My MumpsNo this isn't a new Black Eyed Peas song. Apparently there is a Mumps outbreak occurring in Iowa. A story in the Star Tribune says that Iowa usually has an average of five cases of the Mumps a year, but that there have been 245 confirmed cases at this point. Most people are immunized to defend against measles, mumps and ruebella, but it is not uncommon these days for Matt Thomasnoreply@blogger.com2