HOW CAN YOU NOT LOVE THIS GUY?!

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The Boy and I fell asleep about 45 minutes before the end of the FT on Wed. morning, so we just watched the end of it today.

I have to say that I really liked Jerry Yang after his interview with Norman Chad.

This is a man who knows what it is to be dirt poor, to be running for his life from those who will certainly kill him and his loved ones.

This is a man that loves freedom and the opportunities it gave him.

This is a man who sincerely wants to help others.

This is a man who studied hard and got his PHD in his adopted country.

This is a man who loves his family.

This is a man that values his faith more than he values how the public will perceive him. He is willing to be called a fool for what he believes in. You may see foolishness. I see courage.

I'm not putting him on a pedestal. Every one of us has done things of which we're not proud. I'm sure the same can be said for Jerry.

You're welcome to mock his faith. Yet, I have to wonder what it gains you? Are you determined to convince the world that your views are correct? Saving America from the coming Theocracy?

Finally, it really doesn't matter what we think. The man outlasted 6,357 other players. As the last man standing, he wears the bracelet of the 2007 main event champion.

Frankly, with UIGEA, I can't imagine a more positive face to put forward as the poker ambassador for the next year.