Saddam’s first big mistake was, obviously, invading Kuwait. His second big mistake was not invading Saudi Arabia. Maybe his army wasn’t up for it, but he could have at least denied it to the U.S. as a secure staging area in the early days of the conflict. Sitting there for five months with all of his guns pointing in…

There’s a smelling the air tax in California, Chip. Please fork over 5 percent of your paycheck and feel bad about yourself for depriving those less fortunate than your 1 percenter ass of precious oxygen.

It’d probably be on hold until all of the court cases play out, but I always thought the video games were a perfect way for the NCAA to kick some money back to players. Whatever their licensing fee or cut from the game is, put it in a fund of some sort. Every player in the game gets an equal cut.

Always loved the story Norman Schwarzkopf told in his autobiography about paying for Desert Storm. It seems there was some sort of miscommunication between the Americans and Saudis about paying for something or other, and it was causing some tension. The Saudis weren’t ignoring the bill — which was about $60 million,…

No discounts at hotels. Only the seafood department of grocery stores.

Are you sure you’re not thinking of Roger Goodell in that candy-baby scenario?

True, but there are those few special individuals in this world, like Steve from West Monroe, who can sprint the whole damn marathon.

My first gaming disappointment was SimEarth for the SNES.

That’s what Burfict has planned for when Brown comes over the middle in their next meeting.

Let’s just hope the part in bold doesn’t read “Defendant”

After watching the replay several times, I think Adam Jones was penalized for excessive physical contact with a ref even though it was kind of incidental. When Jones went to shove Porter, an official was in front of him and Jones sandwiched the guy between himself and another player. The official threw the flag…

Lots of students have to work part-time or student jobs, either for extra cash or to pay their tuition, room and board, etc. It’s part of being a college student. You sacrifice a bit for four or five years to better yourself for the next 50.

Funny, I didn’t realize the NFL was the only business that used America’s colleges as a training and proving ground for people seeking employment in its industry.

Steelers had all three timeouts so they still would’ve had about 1:20 left, even if they’d have needed a touchdown. Plus the field goal would have been from 45-50 yards, in the rain, so it wasn’t a gimme.

Well, casino tips and waiter tips are two different things entirely. I tip pretty well at restaurants as long as the service isn’t absolute garbage. In casinos, even though it’s still entertainment I still get competitive. I want to win. And when I don’t, I’m not going to reward the person — even if it’s not really…

Don’t tip the dealer unless you’re winning. As others pointed out, they’re already trying to take your money and probably doing a pretty good job of it. There’s no need to help them along if you’re getting your ass kicked.

Publicly proclaiming you’re avoiding books by white male authors: Yay! Good for you! You’re so enlightened and so progressive! You get cool points and a gold star!

They’re in newspapers. Most of them make at least $2 an hour, thank you very much.

Always loved fighting Great Tiger and Don Flamenco No. 2 in Mike Tyson’s Punch Out!!

Can’t remember the first time I beat Tyson. Sometime in the early 90s, I reckon. I do remember trying and trying and trying, and feeling like I accomplished something when I could finally make it through the first 90 seconds without losing, and then without getting knocked down.