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Cub Fans are better decision makers

Here is an article in Newsweek from George Will about Cub Fans.

http://www.newsweek.com/id/129576

Go Cubs !!!

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that this site supports the researcher's premise that Cub fans are smarter.

I also think it supports the research that being a Cubs fan is addictive! Everyone here, including the cynics, are absolutely passionate.

by gwood on Mar 30, 2008 9:01 AM CDT reply actions  

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Completely agree

by Rudey on Mar 30, 2008 5:37 PM CDT up reply actions  

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Posted By: john1945@aol.com @ 03/29/2008 6:30:33 PM

Comment: Hi Mr. Will. I must say it is nice to read an article in Newsweek that has substance and facts attached. Well and then there's the fact that I'm an inveterate Cubfan. I think you should have included the visual cortex. Being a Cubfan means first and foremost a love for Wrigley Field. That is what is making me depressed as this season's journey is about to embark. The thought of having Wrigley torn apart. The sacrilegious thought of going to Sox Park to watch a Cub game. The thought of having Wrigley's name changed. Honestly, the losing doesnt bother me. Losing the history, the smell, the ramps, the sound of Wrigley would be a crushing blow that ECT or a case of Old Style couldn't make right. I would rather never win a World Series than have Wrigley defiled.

And then you forgot to mention the most important reason to be a Cubfan: Ron Santo. There is no more courageous man inside or outside of baseball. No one more dedicated to a sports team. Listening to Pat and Ron on WGN is what has made the last thirteen years tolerable. Without Pat and Ron and Wrigley Field, a World Series would mean absolutely nothing. Nothing. Thanks for the story.

by Tackle Box on Mar 30, 2008 5:06 PM CDT reply actions  

that was depressing

Why does everybody stand up and sing "Take Me Out to the Ballgame" when they're already there? ~Larry Anderson

by JohnM on Mar 31, 2008 4:33 AM CDT up reply actions  

Without.....

"Without Pat and Ron and Wrigley Field, a World Series would mean absolutely nothing. Nothing."

No offense, but this qoute really irks my stomach.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry "I strongly dislike Steve Stone." ---Hammer

by Hammer on Mar 31, 2008 11:38 AM CDT up reply actions  

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