Ostensibly Hoops

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:07 pm

People make fun of everything on this board, Karen.

It's me Karen · Post by **It's me Karen** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:25 pm

You're right, AA. Sorry. I'm in a pissy mood. I'm not feeling so hot due to a sinus infection and I'm kind of stressed about my husband's air travel this particular weekend.

AlabamAlum · Post by **AlabamAlum** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:26 pm

Wait, you're married? When did this happen?

It's me Karen · Post by **It's me Karen** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 12:48 pm

lol Seriously? Forever it seems. Bada bing. Actually, I don't talk much about myself online. I've been married all the time I've been going to Talent's.

sardis · Post by **sardis** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 3:42 pm

Gator by God's Grace wrote:

Her breasts should be in some Hall of Fame somewhere...

Jungle Rat · Post by **Jungle Rat** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 7:58 pm

sardis wrote:Then, again, if I was playing for my beloved Pirates, I would be lucky to make 8 figures...

You'd be traded in year 3 or 4.

Jungle Rat · Post by **Jungle Rat** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 9:31 pm

Bad break for Chicago. They played enough without him this year to still win though.

T Dot O Dot · Post by **T Dot O Dot** » Sat Apr 28, 2012 10:52 pm

Miami's going to demolish them if they make it to the conference finals

Saint · Post by **Saint** » Tue May 01, 2012 12:06 am

nice move by Maryland to suspend Stoglin

eCat · Post by **eCat** » Tue May 01, 2012 6:01 am

oh Richie, we hardly knew ye

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The big news on Monday came from Frankfort, where a state audit unveiled a long list of misconduct from former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer. The 150-page report included findings of controversial spending, poor personnel management, time and travel concerns, using state employees and money for personal projects, and an extravagant conference that cost Kentucky taxpayers $96,000 and had less than 200 attendees. Farmer had his staff order excessive numbers of gifts, including rifles, rifle cases, knives, cigar boxes, shopping mall gift cards and watches for the 2008 SASDA (Southern Association of State Departments of Agriculture) conference that was attended by just 12 other commissioners. The excess gifts were taken to Farmer’s home after the conference.

Careless spending by politicians happens everywhere at every level, so it’s tough to condemn Farmer for all of the findings, but a couple of instances from the investigation are just a complete embarrassment to the administration. The story of Farmer having state employees take him hunting is the worst in my eyes, especially since he reportedly shot a deer from inside a state-issued vehicle and then ordered the staff member to bag the animal for him. He also ordered an employee to leave a training course at a local university to drive him to a outdoorsman store Indiana.

Farmer’s personal backyard basketball court — installed by state employees with $900 worth of concrete from a vendor — also jumps off the pages of the report. As does the four missing laptops (purchased as upgrades for state employees), the rush delivery of a 60-inch television for his personal office during March Madness, and the $60,000/yr. job for his girlfriend, who co-workers say rarely does any work.

The misbehavior by Farmer during his eight-year tenure is a slap across the faces of taxpayers, the same people who loved and idolized him as homegrown basketball star in Kentucky. He was elected to office based on his popularity and then abused his power for his own personal gain and enjoyment. His legacy will now be defined as a corrupt politician, rather than Mr. Basketball from Clay County with 898 career points for the Kentucky Wildcats. What a shame.

eCat · Post by **eCat** » Tue May 01, 2012 6:56 am

if you looked up brain damage in the dictionary, you'd see this guy

hedge · Post by **hedge** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:05 am

Sounds like Farmer learned his lessons well at UK...

eCat · Post by **eCat** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:22 am

hedge wrote:Sounds like Farmer learned his lessons well at UK...

I have to admit, I think his success at UK played a part in him going down this path. These players are told that if you succeed at UK, you are taken care of for life in this state.

BigRedMan · Post by **BigRedMan** » Tue May 01, 2012 10:51 am

Well that and the fact that UK is all about cheating and stealing so he had that going for him.....

Sorry couldn't resist.

Bluecat · Post by **Bluecat** » Tue May 01, 2012 12:02 pm

Spit on any kids, lately?

hedge · Post by **hedge** » Tue May 01, 2012 12:14 pm

"Well that and the fact that UK is all about cheating and stealing so he had that going for him....."

That's what I was getting at...

eCat · Post by **eCat** » Tue May 01, 2012 12:24 pm

well really, no one is going to get too excited about a Kentucky politician being crooked. Its like being mayor of Chicago. They wouldn't trust an honest one.

hedge · Post by **hedge** » Tue May 01, 2012 1:24 pm

He wuz CRUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUUHHHHHHHHH-KEEEEEEEEEEEHHHHHHHDDDDDDDD!!!!

Gator by God's Grace · Post by **Gator by God's Grace** » Tue May 01, 2012 11:28 pm

speaking of driving the lane and taking it to the hole:

Kate Upton Does "Cat Daddy" Dance in Bikini,

http://www.thehollywoodgossip.com/2012/ ... oncentrat/

aTm · Post by **aTm** » Tue May 01, 2012 11:34 pm

She's not that great looking. 2/10. Would not hit it.

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