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Dates: during 2000-2009
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...Yankee haters, you don't understand America. You've been deluded by the likes of Rocky, the Miracle on Ice and Clay Aiken into believing this myth that we are some sort of scrappy, underdog nation that needs to fight against the privileged bullies. Not me. I've never rooted for underdogs, or, as I like to call them, losers. I loved the preening arrogance of those great Dallas Cowboys teams. I wish Shaq were a little bit bigger. For me, every Halliburton contract is a tiny victory...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Defense of Domination | 3/1/2004 | See Source »

...Yankee haters, you don't understand America. You've been deluded by the likes of Rocky, the Miracle on Ice and Clay Aiken into believing this myth that we are some sort of scrappy, underdog nation that needs to fight against the privileged bullies. Not me. I've never rooted for underdogs, or, as I like to call them, losers. I loved the preening arrogance of those great Dallas Cowboys teams. I wish Shaq were a little bit bigger. For me, every Halliburton contract is a tiny victory...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: In Defense of Domination | 2/23/2004 | See Source »

...understand Kerry, but I'm nuts about her, because she talks about health care and children's issues," says Eileen Waterman, 57, a nurse in Albuquerque, N.M. To others, she embodies everything that doesn't work about Kerry. Baer Woodrum, who runs a Shoney's in Aiken, S.C., says he can't imagine Kerry doing well in this Tuesday's primary, in part because "his wife, I hear she's really ..."--he pauses to find a polite word--"Northeastern...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Campaign '04: Teresa On The Stump | 2/9/2004 | See Source »

Thank you for the even-handed article about Clay Aiken [MUSIC, Oct. 13], a young singer who doesn't fit the mold of someone the record industry believes should be popular. Aiken is refreshing to listen to. He is articulate and humble, two attributes lacking in most young, prefabricated pop stars. I like his style, and I'm looking forward to seeing him around for a long time. CHERYL RILEY Rochester...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 3, 2003 | 11/3/2003 | See Source »

...people just don't get Aiken, but there are millions who do, and they could be the ones to change the music industry. Just imagine: someone with an amazing voice singing lyrics you can actually understand. What a concept! SUSAN GOULD Metairie...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Letters: Nov. 3, 2003 | 11/3/2003 | See Source »

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