Another theta-role transcendentalism

[Jonathan Lighter]

Geoff, you just don't "get" IndyCar metaphysics. do you?

  JL
Geoff Nathan <geoffnathan at WAYNE.EDU> wrote:
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Seen on SI.com this morning, in an article about Danica Patrick:



  Even though her victory may have been in
secret, televised by an obscure cable channel best known for televising
Cheap Seats and past episodes of the World Series of Poker,
news of her victory will help transcend IndyCar Racing back to the
mainstream of sports.
Another case (sorry) where theta-roles seem to be getting mixed up...



Geoff


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Wayne State University
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