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I'll write slowly, so that way you'll understand.
"We" would be you and I. Most people in Texas and Illinois learned this at early ages.
Throwing a pop up on a steal (to trick a runner) is acceptable, although many would argue unethical. Fed also makes coaches accountable for the fake pick off to 2nd. The defense can yell, "He's going, third!!! C'mon, cut three, get it in!" This is no less verbal obstruction, but we have an approved ruling that says it is legal. The hidden ball trick is acceptable (provided the pitcher is not on the dirt) even though deception is the name of that game. If you notice, I titled my first post regarding this mess, "I hate this call". Fed has made a mockery of permissible acts. I never claimed that the birth of this rule was 1995, I merely alluded to what a few of you regard as gospel. A newsletter is not a rule book. Try pulling that out when the ruling is protested. Once again, you ignored what I wrote for what suits your needs.
You indicted an entire state. You chose to act recklessly with your words. I'm sure some of them will find their way to Anthony's desk. He likes to peruse these sites. I'll predict that he'll not take your opinion about him too kindly.
You change topics midstream and chastise others for doing it. I believe the word for that is hypocritical. I don't want to read excerpts from your book, any more than I would welcome the Unibomber's manifesto. You justify your opinions with more of your opinions, that is utter depravity.
Don't flatter yourself with notions of boxing. You may imagine that you are a fighter. Your corner tells you how great you are, but the contenders dismissed you as hype and pufefry long ago. You resort to low blows and head butts because the sting has long left your hand.
When others disagree with you, you dismiss them as arrogant, uneducated or misinformed. You say that the majority of amateur officials in Illinois would act like you, yet you can't substantiate that. Is that akin to my insistence that Texas umpires know better than to allow a missed plate on a big play? Stop using smoke and mirrors, the act is getting old and people can see the strings. If you want to call verbal obstruction on that play, go ahead. You would get laughed off the field in most midwest states. Your coaches clearly know that your ego is more important than the good of the game. They're counting the minutes and you don't even know it.
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