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38. I knew him in High School

Reply to kpete (Original post)

Tue Dec 23, 2014, 08:34 AM

Dec 2014

He was always talking about his Dad and almost in awe of him. "My Dad says......." Lew definitely respected and looked up to his father.

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TIME MAGAZINE: Kareem Abdul-Jabbar: The Police Aren�t Under Attack. Institutionalized Racism Is. [View all] kpete Dec 2014 OP

Recommended! H2O Man Dec 2014 #1

I have always liked him. Kalidurga Dec 2014 #2

Spot on!!! napkinz Dec 2014 #3

What a man. He has been marginalized by the NBA zonkers Dec 2014 #39

Slam Dunk! tk2kewl Dec 2014 #4

that's not Kareem ... that's Murdock napkinz Dec 2014 #28

Whooosh! 2naSalit Dec 2014 #5

What a fine piece of writing from the great Abdul-Jabbar..... Bluenorthwest Dec 2014 #6

Well said, sir. Well said. Thank you. n/t sarge43 Dec 2014 #7

Outstanding. Frank Cannon Dec 2014 #8

Can't get any clearer than that BumRushDaShow Dec 2014 #9

K&R -- absolutely spot-on Martin Eden Dec 2014 #10

Impressed as always, I'm glad he is still around. Xyzse Dec 2014 #11

This is a an excellent and thoughtful piece and is 100% correct. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #12

Kareem makes Pataki look even smaller than if he stood next to him BeyondGeography Dec 2014 #13

K&R. Paladin Dec 2014 #14

K&R.... daleanime Dec 2014 #15

K & R !!! WillyT Dec 2014 #16

That is exactly right! Stellar Dec 2014 #17

I especially like the way he holds his intelligent tongue BootinUp Dec 2014 #18

Very good read. vkkv Dec 2014 #19

Well stated. Hits the nail on the head. Maineman Dec 2014 #20

needs more recs! BootinUp Dec 2014 #21

I would take this a step further. man4allcats Dec 2014 #22

Having worked with cops a lot in the past, I can understand why they cover for each other. Dustlawyer Dec 2014 #33

He is an excellent communicator: Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #23

kick napkinz Dec 2014 #24

k&r.... spanone Dec 2014 #25

I don't remember Rush declaring a moritorium on his show after Oklahoma City hollowdweller Dec 2014 #26

K&R giftedgirl77 Dec 2014 #27

That simple malaise Dec 2014 #29

K&R me b zola Dec 2014 #30

kick napkinz Dec 2014 #31

This bit is nothing but poetry: Number23 Dec 2014 #32

Very well said. stage left Dec 2014 #34

You tell 'em, Kareem. nt valerief Dec 2014 #35

K & R defacto7 Dec 2014 #36

Kicked and recommended a whole bunch! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #37

I knew him in High School HockeyMom Dec 2014 #38