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[Paul M. Moriarty]

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> In a message dated 2/11/08 11:54:01 AM, kmalo17 at verizon.net writes:
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> 
> > Defense is about imposing your will on others. People think offense
> > is, but defense is really more about that. You can score accidentally
> > or as part of the flow or simply on having more talent like huge
> > hops, but good defense is all about stronger will backing
> > intelligently applied effort.
> > 
> 
> More bullsh-t, as usual from this list.
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