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TexasTowelie

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84. It looks like the two events mentioned in Texas
Mon Aug 5, 2013, 12:35 AM
Aug 2013

are at Baytown and Ennis.

I have relatives in Baytown and my college roommate's parents live in Ennis. Decisions, decisions...

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Screw this tradition Harmony Blue Aug 2013 #1
What if only Congress members had to participate??? dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #5
And bankers BuelahWitch Aug 2013 #17
I know *I'D* be there cheering... Buns_of_Fire Aug 2013 #31
I would pay to see that. nt. JanMichael Aug 2013 #56
oh, god, me too. The Dem senators could just goad the pukes by challenging their "manhood." CTyankee Aug 2013 #74
Here in New Orleans We have our own version of Running Of the Bulls Katashi_itto Aug 2013 #75
I like that Politicalboi Aug 2013 #77
But why would the U.S. do it? Isn't bull fighting illegal in the US? CTyankee Aug 2013 #46
So, we don't have a bullfight. brooklynite Aug 2013 #55
Thinning the gene pool some more. dballance Aug 2013 #2
+1 wtmusic Aug 2013 #6
Who knew The Mason Dixon line had moved so much? Sissyk Aug 2013 #16
Apparently you need reading comprehension lessons. dballance Aug 2013 #37
looks like you could use a dose of comprehension - several actually TorchTheWitch Aug 2013 #41
LOL! ^^^^This^^^^ cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #45
Well, you didn't quite get it either. dballance Aug 2013 #53
You're trying way too hard there, turbo. cherokeeprogressive Aug 2013 #65
You sure use a lot of words to prove that you're a South bashing bigot. cordelia Aug 2013 #80
^^^ THIS ^^^ is delicious! cordelia Aug 2013 #78
This message was self-deleted by its author former9thward Aug 2013 #19
that's what I thought too hfojvt Aug 2013 #30
Chicago traffic is bad enough without a bunch of enraged bulls chasing people! greatauntoftriplets Aug 2013 #3
Lol Spain has national health care newfie11 Aug 2013 #4
there was a funny but scary pic of some stupid American kid being gored by a bull in Pamplona CTyankee Aug 2013 #66
I can't imagine running with the bulls newfie11 Aug 2013 #68
prolly texting "I'm going in with the bulls!" or some such nonsense... CTyankee Aug 2013 #73
+1 newfie11 Aug 2013 #81
The number of Darwins will increase greatly. hobbit709 Aug 2013 #7
A new height (depth?) of Idiocracy. This is legal ... how? DirkGently Aug 2013 #8
The runners arent "being put" in that situation. bunnies Aug 2013 #11
The promotion is putting them there for profit. The fact people would sign up makes it DirkGently Aug 2013 #18
It IS sad and disgusting. bunnies Aug 2013 #22
I think there's a public interest in preventing DirkGently Aug 2013 #25
we should be able to do better hfojvt Aug 2013 #32
Using animals to get your jollies off sucks. Period. JanMichael Aug 2013 #57
I agree with you. bunnies Aug 2013 #60
Spain isn't "the first world"? Spider Jerusalem Aug 2013 #24
Animal Abuse RedCappedBandit Aug 2013 #9
Agreed. Wtf? Dash87 Aug 2013 #62
lets adopt the stupid things other countries do undeterred Aug 2013 #10
Your gubment's been doing it for decades ConcernedCanuk Aug 2013 #43
possibly one of the dumbest 'traditions' in human history spanone Aug 2013 #12
I wouldn't go that far but it's pretty dumb. Here's a rather sweet adaptation though cali Aug 2013 #14
Wait. When do the heifers get to kill the people? DirkGently Aug 2013 #34
that is marvelous! dixiegrrrrl Aug 2013 #85
I always root for the bulls in things like that. Posteritatis Aug 2013 #13
I think in Spain, the bulls always lose, though. DirkGently Aug 2013 #20
Yeah, I assumed they're all killed in the end anyway Posteritatis Aug 2013 #21
Well, sure, with a few modifications it'd make more sense. DirkGently Aug 2013 #26
Yes, they are being run on a direct route to the bullring. It is almost certain death and they must CTyankee Aug 2013 #47
Trial lawyers and injury lawyers rejoice across America !!!!! steve2470 Aug 2013 #15
Even Alaska gets in on the action. Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #23
I love running with the reindeer. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #29
You guys were pretty cute last year. Blue_In_AK Aug 2013 #39
It's usually right after the Iditarod start. Arctic Dave Aug 2013 #40
I hope there's an open bar prior, and its televised NightWatcher Aug 2013 #27
They should do it NOLA style. nolabear Aug 2013 #28
Yet another opportunity for testosterone-poisoned, beer-fueled young guys The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #33
"Grapple with the Grizzlies?" "Chum with the sharks?" DirkGently Aug 2013 #35
"Trotting with the Tigers." The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #36
Just go for ferret legging - a classic English sport csziggy Aug 2013 #63
Holy crap. And I thought I was kidding. n/t DirkGently Aug 2013 #70
GO BULLS! backscatter712 Aug 2013 #38
Why not just let people run on the tracks during NASCAR races? Kaleva Aug 2013 #42
Hey, I was in Pamplona (not during a run) but these bulls are being run to their deaths in the CTyankee Aug 2013 #44
That is totally a stupid and sick sport if you want to call it a sport. n/t RebelOne Aug 2013 #48
WTF is right. LWolf Aug 2013 #49
So, they're bringing the stupid closer to the stupids who want to do this. n/t cynatnite Aug 2013 #50
WTF?? darkangel218 Aug 2013 #51
These bulls aren't used for bullfighting and won't be killed or injured. Even so, The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #52
Seems like they could be injured. DirkGently Aug 2013 #71
That's possible, and of course the whole thing is ridiculous The Velveteen Ocelot Aug 2013 #72
Look at the GOOD news... brooklynite Aug 2013 #54
Message auto-removed Name removed Aug 2013 #58
We already have that in Florida. hay rick Aug 2013 #59
At least Spain has a cultural tradition and a saint's day as excuses. WinkyDink Aug 2013 #61
Well, that should rid the gene pool of some defective DNA... Aristus Aug 2013 #64
lol!!! darkangel218 Aug 2013 #83
Nothing can go wrong with this one Life Long Dem Aug 2013 #67
The bulls will be festooned with corporate logos IDemo Aug 2013 #69
Stupid. You also accept the risk that you could be KILLED. nt MADem Aug 2013 #76
Folsom CA has a similar event Bennyboy Aug 2013 #79
Have one of those parades with people whipping themselves along with brewens Aug 2013 #82
It looks like the two events mentioned in Texas TexasTowelie Aug 2013 #84
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