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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 07:27pm
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I don't understand how some are simply dimissing this or saying it could have just been taunting! This word has a history. Great pain has been caused as a result of this word.

I would understand it more if everyone that hasn't experienced the pain this word has caused issued a T across the board but that isn't the case.

This will get a T from me.
I agree that the word has history, but it has history with people that are white. There are also other words that I would be very offended by if someone white said them as well. It does not carry the same feelings when someone of my own race uses. I might not like the word, but it does not have the same distiction. This just goes to show that all people of color do not agree.

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It also goes to show that all people of color don't mind if others keep something negative going. Also, it is up to us to educate the young people about but I guess we all don't share the same disdain for a word that has caused our ancestors so much pain.
Look at the recent posts in this thread. People can get along, joke and do just fine without using this word. No matter what color you are, we don't need this word to communicate.
It is funny to me that Rut is either a careless official or someone who is practicing double standards. Here are some phrases that should and probably would warrant a T but I guess Rut wouldn't do anything about any of them. It is almost like when a team tries to foul at the end of the game. Sure the first, second or third might not need to be called but if they aren't, retaliation could occur and turn ugly.

Hey Rut, what would you do if someone said these things in an audible voice on the court. It doesn't matter who it is directed at.

Play some D "N**ga!"

Move your feet B*&ch

Get that S#$t out of here

Coach, get a M@#$ F!@##$ out here to guard me

Suck my D*&#$ B@#h!

If you aren't going to do it for your ancestors, do it because it is the right and consistent thing to do!
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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 07:34pm
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The official pants at that time weren't polyester. Polyester hadn't been invented yet. They were made outa goatskin iirc.
They had goats back then? [/B][/QUOTE]
Of course! Who do you think JR took to the prom?
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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 07:48pm
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The official pants at that time weren't polyester. Polyester hadn't been invented yet. They were made outa goatskin iirc.
They had goats back then?
Of course! Who do you think JR took to the prom? [/B][/QUOTE]
They had proms back then?
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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 07:55pm
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Gentlemen, lets get back on track here. Just because the activity involved is a sporting event is no reason that good sportsmanship, good manners, and civility are left at the arena door. The conduct described in the initial post of this thread has no place in civilized society PERIOD.

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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 07:55pm
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The official pants at that time weren't polyester. Polyester hadn't been invented yet. They were made outa goatskin iirc.
They had goats back then?
Of course! Who do you think JR took to the prom?
They had proms back then? [/B][/QUOTE]
Of course. You shoulda seen JR trying to pin the corsage on the goat's dress, tho!
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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 08:28pm
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The official pants at that time weren't polyester. Polyester hadn't been invented yet. They were made outa goatskin iirc.
They had goats back then?
Of course! Who do you think JR took to the prom?
They had proms back then?
Of course. You shoulda seen JR trying to pin the corsage on the goat's dress, tho! [/B][/QUOTE]Goats had dresses?

Not mine!

No wonder she got named Queen of the Prom. I was soooooo proud of her. Except maybe when she ate the corsage at the end of her acceptance speech.

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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 08:41pm
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Guess the fishnets showed up better w/o the dress.
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Old Wed Sep 14, 2005, 09:01pm
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It also goes to show that all people of color don't mind if others keep something negative going. Also, it is up to us to educate the young people about but I guess we all don't share the same disdain for a word that has caused our ancestors so much pain.
Look at the recent posts in this thread. People can get along, joke and do just fine without using this word. No matter what color you are, we don't need this word to communicate.
It is funny to me that Rut is either a careless official or someone who is practicing double standards. Here are some phrases that should and probably would warrant a T but I guess Rut wouldn't do anything about any of them. It is almost like when a team tries to foul at the end of the game. Sure the first, second or third might not need to be called but if they aren't, retaliation could occur and turn ugly.

Hey Rut, what would you do if someone said these things in an audible voice on the court. It doesn't matter who it is directed at.

Play some D "N**ga!"

Move your feet B*&ch

Get that S#$t out of here

Coach, get a M@#$ F!@##$ out here to guard me

Suck my D*&#$ B@#h!

If you aren't going to do it for your ancestors, do it because it is the right and consistent thing to do!
Tommy,

I have noticed that anytime we have this discussion you seemed to be very emotional and take it very personally when someone of color does not agree with you on this. If I have learned anything in my years on this earth is how different all people are and that includes in our own community.

We are not going to agree on this Tommy. Let us all just move on. Giving Ts are not going to make this go away.

Peace

(Yes I changed what I said)

[Edited by JRutledge on Sep 14th, 2005 at 10:58 PM]
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 08:52am
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Either they did not do all the research they should have with regard to the details or.... Jurassic Referee was the Subject Matter Consultant!!! [/B][/QUOTE]Hey, Junkster, if you saw Hoosiers, I was that guy. Grey pants with a black belt, striped long-sleeve (yes, I said long sleeved) broadcloth shirt with a collar. And don't you dare roll the sleeves up--gotta be buttoned at the wrist. Acme Thunderer metal whistle with maybe a rubber mouthguard if you could find one. Whatever kinda lanyard you could find at the local sporting good store or steal outa the coach's room where you dressed(). White gym socks and the latest white Converse hi-tops.

Ah yes....sartorial slendor.

We've come a long way, baby. [/B][/QUOTE]


JR, were you the one Hackman makes kick him out of the game ("do you have pidgeon sh*$ in your eyes") or the hot head that boots him for no reason and threatens to report him to the state? On a Hoosiers note, the newest edition of the DVD has the Milan State Championship game in the bonus features. It's kind of neat to sit and try to figure out the officials mechanics. I guess instead of studying them, I could have just asked JR.
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 09:40am
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Oh come on...I bet you still wear those same gray polyester pants when you go dancin' on Friday nights! [/B]
Rooooocky?

Where you been, boy? We've been worried about you. There have been messages left all over the place for you-- mainly in the baseball thread. We thought that maybe you were distraught over your beloved Mariners and had done something rash- like maybe jumping off the roof over at Safeco. Of course, that still woulda left you two options: (1) learn how to fly in a big hurry. (2) pretend that you were a Mariner's hitter and the ball was the ground....and miss it.

Welcome back. [/B][/QUOTE]

Actually I was in a 6 week treatment center for depression after watching the Mariner's play in the month of July...they finally let me out, but I can't seem to stop drooling all over the place...oh well, they assure me that will fade with time...wonder which "power-hitter" we will pick up this winter - instead of getting a FRIGGING PITCHER OR TWO!! OH MY GOD - THAY ARE HORRIBLE!! I CAN'T TAKE IT ANYMORE...oops, sorry...got carried away again there...just need to remind myself that at least I'm not a Royals fan!!

PS: If Richie Sexson told Adrian Beltre "Come on...hit the ball ni**er", would Ichiro know what he meant?
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 10:06am
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PS: If Richie Sexson told Adrian Beltre "Come on...hit the ball ni**er", would Ichiro know what he meant? [/B][/QUOTE]Only if Richie Sexson speaks Japanese......

Whenever you get really depressed about the Mariners, just say to yourself "Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs....". Other people do have it worse than you!
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 10:12am
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PS: If Richie Sexson told Adrian Beltre "Come on...hit the ball ni**er", would Ichiro know what he meant? [/B]
Only if Richie Sexson speaks Japanese......

Whenever you get really depressed about the Mariners, just say to yourself "Chicago Cubs, Chicago Cubs....". Other people do have it worse than you! [/B][/QUOTE]

I don't know...we're 17 games out, the Cubbies are only 21 out...altho we did just sweep the Angels. Gotta find the small victories to cherish...
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 10:47am
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Can we not talk about Cubs baseball anymore? It makes me want to drive in the garage, put the door down, and leave the car running. At least if we pitch our starters 4000 innings for a couple of more seasons they'll all be hurt and we won't have the expectations of being good anymore.
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 11:04am
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Can we not talk about Cubs baseball anymore? It makes me want to drive in the garage, put the door down, and leave the car running. At least if we pitch our starters 4000 innings for a couple of more seasons they'll all be hurt and we won't have the expectations of being good anymore.
If it's Mark Prior or Kerry Woods, don't you mean 4 innings?
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Old Thu Sep 15, 2005, 11:46am
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Can we not talk about Cubs baseball anymore? It makes me want to drive in the garage, put the door down, and leave the car running.
Got room in the passenger seat for me?

Hey, Rocky, watch me pull a rabbit outta my hat!

Er,... I mean, hey, Rocky, don't be makin' comparisons on games behind - if the Mariners were in the NL Central they'd be around 28 games out, well behind those Cubs. And besides, the Cardinals will have to sweep the Cubs in all 4 games this weekend just to pull even for the season series; so which team is better?

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