| The Surreal World of the Progressive Left
Rhetorically, they are passionate proponents of “equality" but in practice they are committed enthusiasts of a hierarchy of privilege in which the highest ranks are reserved for themselves as the guardians of righteousness, and then for those they designate “victims" and “oppressed," who are thus worthy of their redemption. Rhetorically they are secularists and avatars of tolerance, but in fact they are religious fanatics who regard their opponents as sinners and miscreants and agents of civil darkness. Therefore, when they engage an opponent it is rarely to examine and refute his argument but rather to destroy the bearer of the argument and remove him from the plain of battle. Consequently, misrepresentation of facts, distortion of motives and general acts of character assassination are the preferred modes of progressive discourse, as any conservative who has acquired a public persona can attest.
Simpler better for Eli
ESPN "Monday Night Football" analyst Ron Jaworski said one big reason for Giants quarterback Eli Manning's turnaround has been a back-to-basics approach to the offense by Coach Tom Coughlin and coordinator Kevin Gilbride. "They've really toned down the volume of this offense," said Jaworski, a former Eagles quarterback. "As the season has progressed, they've become more of a power-running team. The offensive line coming off the football. Less formation variation. Less motion. "I believe they are simplifying the reads for Eli. And clearly, he's doing a better job of handling those reads." Jaworski said the Packers played bump-and-run coverage, and "he knew immediately where to go with the football." Before the playoffs, Manning had just 16 interceptionless games in 57 starts.
Thinking of spring training, Francoeur’s future
With so much attention understandably directed toward the return of Glavine, the situation with Teixeira, the huge question mark in center field, and other matters with the Braves, it's possible that much of their success could also ride on the continued development of their right fielder, who's now the veteran of the Braves outfield, a Gold Glove winner, the team's union player rep, and a team spokesman on many matters. That leadership is emerging, more and more. He's made for that role. Now, it'll be interesting to see how the future continues to unfold for former Atlanta-area prep phenom, the can't-miss prospect, the newlywed, the energetic, upbeat kid who so far been able to thrive despite nearly impossible expectations some have for him. Oh, and it'll obviously be interesting to see if and when he and the Braves come to a multi-year contract agreement that could both cement his status as a face of the franchise and possibly lift at least a little of the pressure off his sizeable shoulders.
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