<< <i>Though I disagree with your simplification of the situation with regard to Aaron, about whom, truthfully, none of us is qualified to judge >>
I think we are entitled to and have a responsibility to judge those that are in the spotlight and make libelous statements that create tension among Americans.
<< <i>Though I disagree with your simplification of the situation with regard to Aaron, about whom, truthfully, none of us is qualified to judge >>
I think we are entitled to and have a responsibility to judge those that are in the spotlight and make libelous statements that create tension among Americans. >>
Objectively, that would be great, but that endeavor is impossible due to personal opinion and bias.
Also, I don't recall Aaron saying any libelous statement about any specific individual. Perhaps I missed that.
As I said earlier, none of us can possibly empathize with a guy who endured the constant racial hatred and bigotry that Aaron did throughout his playing career. To do so without firsthand perspective is simply disingenuous, imho.
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I read Aarons autobiography and the amount of racist and death threat comments that man endured is simply sickening, I give the man a pass on his views right or wrong.
If someone in the spotlight doesn't want their words to be dissected and discussed, then they shouldn't make provocative and controversial statements in public. It is their right to speak, and it is our right to judge/not judge, agree or disagree with what is said. I admire and respect everything Hank Aaron did on the field and always will; he will always be the HR king in my opinion. However, after his recent statements I lost some respect for him as a person.
<< <i>My point had nothing whatsoever to do with the President...
I think this thread should be shut down before it veers further into ugliness. There is a reason that the rule of the forums prohibits political discussions. Let's stick to sports and play on the field. >>
<< <i>Pretty sad that a few people here are making excuses for his lame comments. Racism is racism!! >>
Agree. Too many in this nation believe that they have earned a free pass. >>
Yes, but you may be surprised to figure out who that is.
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I need to remember the old axiom, "Discretion is the better part of valor."
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If you look at the dramatic increase in prices of Aaron's cards the past few years, it pretty well suggests that collectors are at least valuing his record.
Yes, early 70s are moving up significantly, but Aaron and Mays are leading the way.
<< <i>Pretty sad that a few people here are making excuses for his lame comments. Racism is racism!! >>
Agree. Too many in this nation believe that they have earned a free pass. >>
They can believe a lot of things...they can believe that the wee little Leprechauns live in their backyard catching me Lucky Charms but that doesn't make it true.
I completely agree with that last statement. I wonder how consistently that line of thinking is applied.
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For the record , I was talking about the statement regarding the leprechauns.
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Let's end this thread on this note. What do you guys think?
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<< <i>Though I disagree with your simplification of the situation with regard to Aaron, about whom, truthfully, none of us is qualified to judge >>
I think we are entitled to and have a responsibility to judge those that are in the spotlight and make libelous statements that create tension among Americans.
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<< <i>Though I disagree with your simplification of the situation with regard to Aaron, about whom, truthfully, none of us is qualified to judge >>
I think we are entitled to and have a responsibility to judge those that are in the spotlight and make libelous statements that create tension among Americans. >>
Objectively, that would be great, but that endeavor is impossible due to personal opinion and bias.
Also, I don't recall Aaron saying any libelous statement about any specific individual. Perhaps I missed that.
As I said earlier, none of us can possibly empathize with a guy who endured the constant racial hatred and bigotry that Aaron did throughout his playing career. To do so without firsthand perspective is simply disingenuous, imho.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
It is their right to speak, and it is our right to judge/not judge, agree or disagree with what is said.
I admire and respect everything Hank Aaron did on the field and always will; he will always be the HR king in my opinion.
However, after his recent statements I lost some respect for him as a person.
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<< <i>My point had nothing whatsoever to do with the President...
I think this thread should be shut down before it veers further into ugliness. There is a reason that the rule of the forums prohibits political discussions. Let's stick to sports and play on the field. >>
I agree.
IT CAN'T BE A TRUE PLAYOFF UNLESS THE BIG TEN CHAMPIONS ARE INCLUDED
<< <i>Pretty sad that a few people here are making excuses for his lame comments. Racism is racism!! >>
Agree. Too many in this nation believe that they have earned a free pass.
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<< <i>Pretty sad that a few people here are making excuses for his lame comments. Racism is racism!! >>
Agree. Too many in this nation believe that they have earned a free pass. >>
Yes, but you may be surprised to figure out who that is.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
Collecting 1970s Topps baseball wax, rack and cello packs, as well as PCGS graded Half Cents, Large Cents, Two Cent pieces and Three Cent Silver pieces.
<< <i>I need to remember the old axiom, "Discretion is the better part of valor."
Wise edit!
Yes, early 70s are moving up significantly, but Aaron and Mays are leading the way.
Barry Bonds* (Who Cares?)
Hank Aaron 755
Babe Ruth 714
Willie Mays 660
and who's next Alex Rodriguez at 654 and counting? No one is going to credit him for anything. Not now - not EVER.
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<< <i>Pretty sad that a few people here are making excuses for his lame comments. Racism is racism!! >>
Agree. Too many in this nation believe that they have earned a free pass. >>
They can believe a lot of things...they can believe that the wee little Leprechauns live in their backyard catching me Lucky Charms but that doesn't make it true.
D's: 54S,53P,50P,49S,45D+S,44S,43D,41S,40D+S,39D+S,38D+S,37D+S,36S,35D+S,all 16-34's
Q's: 52S,47S,46S,40S,39S,38S,37D+S,36D+S,35D,34D,32D+S
74T: 37,38,47,151,193,241,435,570,610,654,655 97 Finest silver: 115,135,139,145,310
73T:31,55,61,62,63,64,65,66,67,68,80,152,165,189,213,235,237,257,341,344,377,379,390,422,433,453,480,497,545,554,563,580,606,613,630
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<< <i>...and mine was regarding the Lucky Charms.
I am bummed I eat gluten free because Lucky Charms are dang good.
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<< <i>...and mine was regarding the Lucky Charms.
I am bummed I eat gluten free because Lucky Charms are dang good. >>
Tried em once when they came out in the early 1960's, the marshmallow charms were slimy when the milk was applied.
Hope that they fixed the recipe.
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<< <i>Let's end this thread on this note. What do you guys think? >>
That idea is magically delicious.