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Originally Posted by Dave Sterling
I'm sorry that you didn't approve of the article. Personally I saw the hyperbole as an expression of genuine admiration even if it was a somewhat sophomoric.
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Chalk it up to a generational thing. To me, the term 'badass' is reserved for the actions of a Bob Howard in combat and not some guy lke Mr Akaiwa searching for his wife after a natural disaster. Motivated, tough, resilient, dedicated, focused, determined, etc are - IMO - better terms to describe Mr Akaiwa's efforts than him being a 'badass.'
Richard 
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