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So now we know who’s responsible for Lou Dobbs. It’s the American Legion. Before announcing 
his resignation from CNN last week, the Rupert-bred commentator told the Legion that his experience with itsnationwide oratorical contest at Minico High School shaped both his world view and choice of career. Dobbs, now 64, was 1961 Idaho state champion as a sophomore. “The discussion was ‘individual rights and responsibilities.’ That experience was fundamental to my ability to communicate in public. It gave me an opportunity to think more deeply and to express those rights and those responsibilities. It’s been an element of my life throughout my life. I never think about rights or privileges without thinking about responsibilities”/Steve Crump, Twin Falls Times-News. More here.
Question: Are you a Lou Dobbs’ fan?
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bpoole on November 20 at 1:47 p.m.
No
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Charlie on November 20 at 2:03 p.m.
He had his good moments. Not a fan as such of any media personality.
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moscow_minidoka on November 20 at 2:24 p.m.
No, not a fan. But having gone to the same high school as he did, I'm not surprised by his views on immigration.
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scootermom on November 20 at 3:03 p.m.
No.
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scootermom on November 20 at 3:06 p.m.
Dick Cheney and I went to the same high school.
A bit conservative, but there were classses on marksmanship. Dick must have not taken those.
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Arch_Druid on November 21 at 9:50 a.m.
I was until Dobbs went off the deep end about Obama. He did have some good views about ILLEGAL immigration however.
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