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Diane Roberts: Donald Trump is no Muhammad Ali, and never will be

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The great Muhammad Ali is dead, but that won’t stop Donald Trump trying to make political hay out of him. Trump, who famously doesn’t like Muslims or black people (except Dr. Ben “Sleepy” Carson and that poor dude Trump called “my African-American”), allowed as how Muhammed Ali, a Muslim and a black man, was “a truly great champion and a wonderful guy.” Of course, Trump WOULD attach himself to the outpouring of tributes honoring the late champion. Like an orange…

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Muhammad Ali taught us all

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The passing of Muhammad Ali affects people from around the world. While he has been out of the public eye for some time, he leaves a legacy unmatched by any politician from any country. His success inside the ring is well documented. As legendary as that was, perhaps his greatest achievements came outside the ropes. When he burst onto the scene 52 years ago, Ali shocked the world and any gentlemanly façade that surrounded the sport of boxing. Baby boomers…

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