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03-14-2006, 02:02 PM
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Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
Surprised nobody posted this yet.
Column from Oregonian writer Steve Duin
Cut your losses, Paul. Sell the team. We're at the point where we're both better off without each other.
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Damnit!! WTF! Why do we always suck when we play at Portland!
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03-14-2006, 02:20 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
Everything Duin referred to as "creepy" seemed totally legit to me.
There's no inconsistency on Paul Allen's part to say (a) he's responsible for the decisions that were made, and (b) he wishes he hadn't listened to the people he hired to provide basketball expertise.
There's no inconsistency on Paul Allen's part to say (a) we signed the deal with the Rose Garden creditors, and (b) bankruptcy was a legitimage option to take following the creditors' unwillingness to renegotiate.
There's nothing WRONG with Paul Allen regretting that he spent so much money without winnign a championship.
At some level I'm amazed at the lack of gratitude that an article like Duin's shows... but at other levels I'm not surprised in the least.
Ed O.
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03-14-2006, 02:20 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
yeah i have jumped on the ALLEN sell the team bandwagon! but what if he dont?
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03-14-2006, 02:22 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
Have you seen the dudes teeth? Just wait until he smiles....words dont even describe it...
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03-14-2006, 02:27 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
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Have you seen the dudes teeth? Just wait until he smiles....words dont even describe it...
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Corn, anyone?
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Originally Posted by CubanLaker
Damnit!! WTF! Why do we always suck when we play at Portland!
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"In this country, justice can be won against the greatest odds. Hope can find its way back from the darkest of corners. And when we are told that we cannot bring about the change that we seek, we answer with one voice. 'YES WE CAN.'
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03-14-2006, 03:31 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
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Originally Posted by Ed O
Everything Duin referred to as "creepy" seemed totally legit to me.
There's no inconsistency on Paul Allen's part to say (a) he's responsible for the decisions that were made, and (b) he wishes he hadn't listened to the people he hired to provide basketball expertise.
There's no inconsistency on Paul Allen's part to say (a) we signed the deal with the Rose Garden creditors, and (b) bankruptcy was a legitimage option to take following the creditors' unwillingness to renegotiate.
There's nothing WRONG with Paul Allen regretting that he spent so much money without winnign a championship.
At some level I'm amazed at the lack of gratitude that an article like Duin's shows... but at other levels I'm not surprised in the least.
Ed O.
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What newspaper prints stuff like this?
What newspaper in their own sniveling little way has contributed to the decline of the franchise with its constant drumbeat of negativity (make it up if need be); set you up to knock you down school of tabloid "journalism"; endless demands put upon the franchise - that if met are ridiculed and mocked; and the hiring, nurturing and protecting of envy driven hacks?
Oh, that's right, same paper. Oregonian.
When the Oregonian prints a public and hearfelt apology admitting their bias and campaign against the Blazers, the MAYBE I will listen to them ***** about whoever or whatever.
Duin's article oozes slimy hypocrisy. If he was trying to look like a tool - good job Duin. Good job.
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03-14-2006, 04:28 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
I don't see where Steve Duin ever said what was "creepy" about Paul Allen. He only used the word "creepy" in the headline.
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I, more than anyone else, feel badly that certain trades didn't work out or that we didn't win an NBA championship...
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Personally, I would have said "haven't won" instead of "didn't win."
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03-14-2006, 06:05 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
I also find it hilarious that he accuses Allen of being a poor businessman after his net worth has increased to make him, what, the 6th richest man in the world? On balance, I think you could make the case for him being pretty darn good.
I can't stand the Oregonian sometimes...
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03-14-2006, 06:25 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
Duin was one of the first hardcare Blazer hating writers for the Oregonian. I was very happy when he stopped writing about sports.
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03-14-2006, 07:16 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
Paul Allen is going to sell the team, Stern can't force him to keep the Blazers. I see 4 options for the Blazers.
1: Las Vegas
2: Vancouver
3: San Diego
4: Oklahoma City
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03-14-2006, 07:20 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
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Paul Allen is going to sell the team, Stern can't force him to keep the Blazers. I see 4 options for the Blazers.
1: Las Vegas
2: Vancouver
3: San Diego
4: Oklahoma City
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hows that snow storm
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03-14-2006, 07:47 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
Wah! Paul Allen has more money than I do! Wah!
Wah! Paul Allen owns a basketball team and I don't! Wah!
Wah! Paul Allen is a billionaire and I'm a washed up hack! Wah!
I hate him, I hate him, I hate him! Wah!
Sincerely,
Steve Duin
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03-14-2006, 08:15 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
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Paul Allen is going to sell the team, Stern can't force him to keep the Blazers. I see 4 options for the Blazers.
1: Las Vegas
2: Vancouver
3: San Diego
4: Oklahoma City
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They should have two teams in Detroit. 
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03-14-2006, 10:57 PM
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Re: Duin: Just How Creepy Can Paul Allen Get?
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Paul Allen is going to sell the team, Stern can't force him to keep the Blazers. I see 4 options for the Blazers.
1: Las Vegas
2: Vancouver
3: San Diego
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Stern will make sure Allen sells the team and he'll make sure the team stays in Portland.
Hey Paul!
See ya.
Wouldn't wanna be ya.
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03-15-2006, 08:07 AM
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