If I sound bitter about the Sonics, it's probably because I am

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Constable Echelon Constable Echelon posted 7/3/2008 from hotdogandfriends.com [flag]
A warning to NBA fans in cities not named New York, LA, or Boston: now that the Seattle example has been established they're coming for you next. [link]

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Sonics Eulogies
Published 7/3/2008 by Seth (noreply@blogger.com) at Enjoy the Enjoyment
... Constable Echelon, Hot Dog & Friends: I’m currently studying a little revolutionary era France. I’ll admit it’s always been a little hard to wrap my head around the idea of a society so unjust that the only recourse for the common man was to take to the streets, round up those responsible, and cut off their heads. I imagine that insatiable bloodlust started with those people feeling like I feel right now. ...

Juiced Links: Seattle’s move to Oklahoma City
Published 7/3/2008 by sjacobs at Juiced Sports Blog*: Writing Enhanced by Flaxseed Oil
... about the SuperSonics move to Oklahoma City SEATTLE TIMES: Basketball has a future in Seattle?  Are you kidding me? SEATTLE TIMES: Turn out the lights THE OKLAHOMAN: Pop the corks and celebrate THE OKLAHOMAN: A video interview with the mayor ESPN.COM: You could be the next Seattle HOT DOG AND FRIENDS: If I sound bitter… it’s because I probably am ...

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OK C YA Seattle; Sonics Will Move For 2008-2009 Campaign

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Clevelanders are feeling Seattle's pain. Jeff Sack: "the real losers here are the fans and the ancillary businesses. I lived in Cleveland in 1995 when the real Browns went to Baltimore. It was a crushing blow for the area, in some ways it has never recovered. "
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Chris Duhon could decide this week's end if he wants to sign with Orlando Magic -

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GOODBYE, SONICS

tziller posted 7/3/2008 from www.withleather.com

The most eloquent reaction you'll read.
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