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Well said shs96.

What I find troubling is the willingness of the union leaders to ride a company into the ground rather than accept a wage freeze. Where did this sense of entitlement spring from?

http://www.bls.gov/news.release/union2.nr0.htm The union membership rate for public sector workers (36.8 percent) was substantially higher than the rate for private industry workers (7.6 percent). Within the public sector, local government workers had the highest union membership rate, 42.2 percent. This group includes many workers in several heavily unionized occupations, such as teachers,police officers, and fire fighters. Private sector industries with high unionization rates include transportation and utilities (22.2 percent), telecommunications (19.3 percent), and construction (15.6 percent). In 2008, unionization rates were relatively low in financial activities (1.8 percent) and professional and business services (2.1 percent). Interesting that of the public sectors in trouble, they have the highest rates of unionized membership. Just a point.

I may be mistaken but didn't Z. Reed try to turn his last DUI conviction into a prejudicial thing too? IMO, that whole press conference smacks of desperation.

I found it quite amusing him attacking anyone that had reported anything negative about him. Tip of my hat to him for invoking the "vast right wing/ Karl Rove conspiracy" defense. This train wreck just took on a whole new level of amusing.

COUNTY IN CRISIS Cleveland building inspector Richard Huberty to plead guilty in Cuyahoga corruption probe Cleveland official accused of bribery Thursday, March 26, 2009 Peter Krouse Plain Dealer Reporter A Cleveland building inspector plans to plead guilty to charges of extortion and bribery as part of the ongoing investigation into public corruption in Cuyahoga County, his lawyer said. Richard Huberty is accused of taking bribes and shaking down owners of a variety of busi- nesses, including a controversial bar linked to Councilman Joe Santiago and another nightclub championed by County Auditor Frank Russo. More at http://www.cleveland.com/news/plaindealer/index.ssf?/base/cuyahoga/1238056295145310.xml&coll=2 As someone that has had dealings with this man. I find the description of him to be spot on. Chalk one up for the little guy.

5 Guys Burgers is open in Mayfield. Those of you on the west side already had one but any eastsiders interested in a old fashioned cheeseburger and some fresh cut fries with malt vinegar can get your fix here. (I believe that is a run-on sentence.)

*Yawn...is perpetual rebuilding a team strategy that works?

...cue shocking music

Brown's Haiku: I am a Browns fan. It is getting harder to watch them. Injuries,Fumbles,Dropped Balls,Missed Blocks Play Calling, Poor Clock Management,Media Relations I will stay a Browns fan. This too shall pass.

I don't know if I totally agree with you 327, but you do bring up a valid point....and it occurs to me that I never really gave it a second thought on how subtle it was. Very clever.

The front office is not the one dropping balls and stalling drives. I think he has talent, but I also believe he is a LARGE reason they (the whole team) are where they are at today. Braylon needs to find a way to get back on point, as does some other key players on this team. If not, I am afraid the talented Mr. Edwards may find himself on the back end of a trade.

"Hall, a two-time Pro Bowl selection, was released after he reportedly struggled in the Raiders' man-to-man scheme and was beaten a lot in the first half of the season." Sounds just like what this team needs....because you can never have too many of your D secondary getting beaten man-to-man.

I couldn't agree more. What we witnessed last night was symptomatic of the entire year. With an utter failure to devise a gameplan that produces positive yardage and the inability to effectivley coach on or off the field.

Perhaps killing a chicken might not be such a bad idea for Braylon after-all or maybe a pair of these: