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Friday, April 21, 2006

Just a Reminder...


...as we're dealt all the details of the women's joy-rides and probations, and the men's assaults and diversionary programs: As I've noted before, we're into Trailer Park Meltdown territory at this point in the Duke story, with many of the principals involved in the events that night a little on the trashy side (to allude to one of UD's daughter's favorite songs). Play up the class war aspect of this all you like, of course; but remember that, high or low, several participants are basically petty crooks.