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Pennsylvania

CBGLuthier

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1. The Author comes across as a little bit racist

Reply to Number9Dream (Original post)

Fri Apr 26, 2013, 08:13 AM

Apr 2013

Keeps going on about Thorpe being half white as if he was ever treated like a white man in his life.

The town seems like a nasty little tourist trap that really has no business being called after "the greatest athlete in the world."

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Jim Thorpe's body must be moved closer to casinos, says ruling [View all] Number9Dream Apr 2013 OP

The Author comes across as a little bit racist CBGLuthier Apr 2013 #1

Paul Carpenter Ednahilda Apr 2013 #4

Jim Thorpe PA PADemD Apr 2013 #6

The author is a coggitey old fart JPZenger Apr 2013 #2

totally twisting the intent of the law. mopinko Apr 2013 #3

I agree, he is being sarcastic.....with good reason. Historic NY Apr 2013 #5

Sad Tale 4Q2u2 Apr 2013 #7