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ProgressiveProfessor

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123. I had not seen a OJ reference previously, but am not paying the story much mind

Tue Dec 4, 2012, 09:55 PM

Dec 2012

I hate how badly LAPD screwed up the case. They took what should have been a binary case and mucked it up so badly that it will never be settled.

One of the joys of being a large black male is that you have to live with the public perception of large black men. Bad deeds by black athletes have direct personal consequences for me.

I have zero respect for "journalists" Its a non profession, never has been. They are entertainers, often with agendas of all stripes.

I have little tolerance for professional entertainers, including athletes. I accord them no deference or respect I don't give the person next door. Drives some in their entourages nuts. Been a couple incidents over the years.

The key organization will be the NFL who hates controversy. If this dies away, I doubt anything will happen. The game yesterday was one of the first I have seen in quite some time, the show has come a long way

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] rDigital Dec 2012 OP

Calling the Waaaaaaaaaaaaaaahmbulance for you! MotherPetrie Dec 2012 #1

He should talk about people like you and how to AVOID your NON-SENSE COMMENTS Yupy Dec 2012 #39

+1 :) n/t discntnt_irny_srcsm Dec 2012 #112

yeah. fuck that guy for giving five minutes to discuss an epidemic when roguevalley Dec 2012 #148

Or just call the family of Nancy Benoit Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #117

Classic example of jock culture ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #2

I am very much a product of the "jock culture", and I'm also a proud progressive. 11 Bravo Dec 2012 #56

Me too. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #68

Same here played football ans graduated second in my high school class Arcanetrance Dec 2012 #86

Sorry the sarcasm was lost on some ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #105

actually, he was addressing the murder death of two people by guns roguevalley Dec 2012 #149

I wonder if nonathletic boys who have no interest in sports are ever subjected ... radicalliberal Dec 2012 #218

oh, so he doesn't quote you, so you consider him stupid CreekDog Dec 2012 #3

Yes. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #127

I quoted him and I'll be he's not happy with me either: Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #175

VVVVVVVVVV Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #176

Oy... nadinbrzezinski Dec 2012 #4

Wrong number rocktivity Dec 2012 #16

Comments like these are far more effective with an accompanying illustration. rDigital Dec 2012 #100

You may be 100% correct about Costas, but, Sometimes, it takes a moron to move things Forward graham4anything Dec 2012 #5

There is always another topic to address in this godforsaken nation. But Costas said what he felt. WinkyDink Dec 2012 #6

We all have our opinions. That's why we're here : ). nt rDigital Dec 2012 #102

If you don't love the gun, that makes you a moron??? nt kelliekat44 Dec 2012 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #84

Yeah, that's exactly what he said.... PavePusher Dec 2012 #107

LOL! Spazito Dec 2012 #8

Unrec...he advocated for a very good cause... joeybee12 Dec 2012 #9

+1 BainsBane Dec 2012 #53

Would you be as excited if he had advocated for what others believe... Lightbulb_on Dec 2012 #94

Fail! jorno67 Dec 2012 #10

He's a moron because he doesn't share your fetish? 99Forever Dec 2012 #11

There are many purist on DU that can't see a larger picture. Domestic violence is bluestate10 Dec 2012 #22

Hear, hear! Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #24

He was doing a story on a sports related tragedy. Railing against war on drugs seems more political. JaneyVee Dec 2012 #12

You're right, Mental illness and the NFL's cult of violence would have made better topics. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #131

Because violence and guns are entirely unrelated. BainsBane Dec 2012 #169

I see what you are saying. rDigital Dec 2012 #173

But guns are far more efficient BainsBane Dec 2012 #178

I can appreciate your perspective and I respect it. Here's more of mine. rDigital Dec 2012 #179

I am all for access to mental health care BainsBane Dec 2012 #180

A few of my high school friends might still be with us if they had received the proper care. : ( rDigital Dec 2012 #181

I don't think that what he did was moronic. Wait Wut Dec 2012 #13

May he go the way of Hank Williams Jr. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #128

Oh my - Gun toting tough guy is complaining about hurt feelings... srican69 Dec 2012 #14

You don't need a licence to buy a car, or to operate it on private property. PavePusher Dec 2012 #108

Other things not in the Constitution: Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #116

You're so pleasant. I wish that DU had more posters of your caliber. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #129

It was hardly a "cheap shot." Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #15

Attention...um....world. Got a message? Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #17

We all have opinions. :) I'm no authority, it's all good. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #97

Unrec. With everything going on in the world, you get upset over a sports yakker FSogol Dec 2012 #18

Unrec. Your not caring doesn't make my point irrelevant. Also, note the recs. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #132

I respectfully disagree. nt mfcorey1 Dec 2012 #19

more then appropriate rtassi Dec 2012 #20

I'd be pissed too if a sportscaster had more common sense than I did. nt Comrade_McKenzie Dec 2012 #21

LOL BainsBane Dec 2012 #54

Why would anyone be mad about that? nt rDigital Dec 2012 #139

Costas is just over-the-head of gun culture. Kind of like those who saw climate change, bigotry, Hoyt Dec 2012 #23

Yes, he is a moron for preaching his fears and politics during a sporting event regjoe Dec 2012 #25

Unrec for stupid NRA talking points...nt joeybee12 Dec 2012 #32

Ah, the notorious "UNREC" regjoe Dec 2012 #40

Facts? Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #47

As Michael Moore pointed out... Archae Dec 2012 #52

Canada also has much stricter gun control laws than the U.S. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #55

If Canada does, why are there as many as there are in the US? Archae Dec 2012 #59

Just a brief sample: Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #61

The NRA no longer has the power it once did. Archae Dec 2012 #66

Good, then we agree on something. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #69

What's stopping them? Archae Dec 2012 #72

I'm not getting you. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #73

Mostly they are blocked due to bought-and-paid-for politicians. Archae Dec 2012 #74

So they do have power. Got it. n/t PavePusher Dec 2012 #109

probably wouldn't hurt to do some basic research before arguing against something frylock Dec 2012 #64

We have sensible gun control... Spazito Dec 2012 #60

Because Canada didn't come from the wild wild west idolize the gun culture graham4anything Dec 2012 #79

Men cause violence BainsBane Dec 2012 #172

what you posted was opinion.. frylock Dec 2012 #63

Nothing? regjoe Dec 2012 #88

opinion; opinion; fact; opinion frylock Dec 2012 #147

So why are you so fucking afraid BainsBane Dec 2012 #177

Hmmmm? regjoe Dec 2012 #200

Why is it anti rights BainsBane Dec 2012 #217

"Inanimate" objects that have the capability of becoming quite animate. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #188

Bravo!! MountainMama Dec 2012 #202

"Gun enthusiast?" LOL! regjoe Dec 2012 #204

The problem is, folks like you cry bloody murder on the "regulated and controlled" aspect. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #212

Unrec for using the term 'talking points" ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #41

he didn't mention the constitution or gun control BainsBane Dec 2012 #58

He didn't talk about any of that BainsBane Dec 2012 #171

He's a smart guy BeyondGeography Dec 2012 #26

So why did Costas do so badly during the London Olympics? Archae Dec 2012 #67

Unrec. HappyMe Dec 2012 #27

Good thing you don't GET to decide what issue he cares about and when he talks about it. phleshdef Dec 2012 #28

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #29

Samesies! nt rDigital Dec 2012 #125

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #142

No, just that I feel the same way as you do. Happy Tuesday. : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #143

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #146

Grow up ... he gave his personal opinion and I happen to agree with him .... MindMover Dec 2012 #30

I'm giving my personal opinion and I disagree with him. rDigital Dec 2012 #130

says the former gungeon member quinnox Dec 2012 #31

he went after the precious, yes he did.... dionysus Dec 2012 #33

Regardless; fredamae Dec 2012 #34

Don't you have a War on Christams to wage... Viking12 Dec 2012 #35

Dennis Miller would never have done that, right, Cha-Chi? Ian David Dec 2012 #36

This message was self-deleted by its author devilgrrl Dec 2012 #46

Dennis Miller is another moron, but not the subject of this OP. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #134

Quit Whining. You've Still Got FoxNews On Your Side. (nt) Paladin Dec 2012 #37

But you're okay with the late Charlton Heston's public posturing for guns, guns, guns? VOX Dec 2012 #38

You present a poor argument and a false dichotomy to boot. nt. rDigital Dec 2012 #135

Post And Run Dirty Socialist Dec 2012 #42

Back now, did you want something? nt rDigital Dec 2012 #137

I want to hear more about the suicide states for former NFL players Capt. Obvious Dec 2012 #43

I guess it's not a big deal for you, but the suicide rate for men rDigital Dec 2012 #138

I don't know if I would say moron sarisataka Dec 2012 #44

First rule of Gun Club DefenseLawyer Dec 2012 #45

Great, get yourself a show and then you can decide what topics YOU'D like to discuss. Lex Dec 2012 #48

Whatever - but he was 100% correct to speak out about guns and violence n/t malaise Dec 2012 #49

Just For The Record, Ladies and Gentlemen, Check Out the Tons O' Fun Transparency Page The Magistrate Dec 2012 #50

Crushing poverty didn't kill the NFL player and his girlfriend BainsBane Dec 2012 #51

I thought this was sarcasm when I saw the title. Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Dec 2012 #57

Looks like he got to you Politicub Dec 2012 #62

Football Rules - 32,000 Dead American's MEH! otohara Dec 2012 #65

Wow. hifiguy Dec 2012 #70

Last night Lawrence O'Donnell said something along the line of... Little Star Dec 2012 #71

I love how gungeoneers FAIL here when they get brave enough to wander out of the gungeon. Electric Monk Dec 2012 #75

do not reinstate.... mike_c Dec 2012 #76

I APPLAUD HIM FOR HIS STATEMENT!! watercolors Dec 2012 #77

"His own political ends?" Is he running for office or something? Chorophyll Dec 2012 #78

As an obvious football fan 4_TN_TITANS Dec 2012 #80

UnRec for you and your comment. GoneOffShore Dec 2012 #81

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #82

This message was self-deleted by its author ann--- Dec 2012 #83

Awesome thread.... Kalidurga Dec 2012 #85

Thanks, somebody had to do it. : ). nt rDigital Dec 2012 #103

LOLOL Skittles Dec 2012 #87

whatever...............nt Demonaut Dec 2012 #89

So the culture around a game is more violent DevonRex Dec 2012 #90

Wow.. it sounds like the horror of his opinion SomethingFishy Dec 2012 #91

How about we all just order sushi and call it a night ? : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #174

bullshit. it was a football player who committed the murder/suicide....i wasn't insulted one bit. spanone Dec 2012 #92

Not really. He went whole hog on handguns while simultaneously ignoring rDigital Dec 2012 #153

Here is a name he overlooked. Chris Benoit. Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #93

The Pro Athlete who killed his whole family with his bare hands. : ( rDigital Dec 2012 #95

exactly, it would be no different if Joven didn't have a gun. Great Caesars Ghost Dec 2012 #110

If your definition Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #96

Obviously, Bob Costas isn't on the same level of such world renowned intellectuals Moses2SandyKoufax Dec 2012 #104

+1. Hoyt Dec 2012 #114

Exactly! And it also helps if they're psychotic jerks. Dark n Stormy Knight Dec 2012 #115

There is no such thing as a respected journalist...they are entertainers, just like the team members ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #119

An OJ reference? Moses2SandyKoufax Dec 2012 #121

I had not seen a OJ reference previously, but am not paying the story much mind ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #123

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #98

You aren't likely to find anyone more favorable to the right to keep and bear arms than me TheKentuckian Dec 2012 #99

I think what he did was fine. I think the complaining about (gasp!) social discussion in a football fishwax Dec 2012 #101

Why does he have less of a right to speak than, say, Limbaugh? alarimer Dec 2012 #106

He's allowed to have an opinion. Now he's paying for it. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #113

Gun nuts need guns. sarcasmo Dec 2012 #111

I must have missed the part where Costas was required to check with you Downtown Hound Dec 2012 #118

You definitely missed it. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #126

Fuck Costas Berserker Dec 2012 #120

As opposed to the stunning intellect you've just demonstrated here. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #122

To Bob the Blowhard... -..__... Dec 2012 #124

well you can wish in one hand and shit in the other.. frylock Dec 2012 #155

You got lucky. A jury voted 3-3. Electric Monk Dec 2012 #184

Yes. Let's Dixie Chick Bob Costas for speaking his mind on an important topic. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #189

uh oh.. costas doesnt like the precioussssssss, no he doesn't... dionysus Dec 2012 #207

Guns! bongbong Dec 2012 #133

It's been a while, BB. Good to hear from you. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #140

Post removed Post removed Dec 2012 #136

He's a public figure. There's no need to get personal. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #144

This is news? AnotherMcIntosh Dec 2012 #141

It's always something. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #145

The NFL doesn't give a shit SHRED Dec 2012 #150

They do only to the point it impacts the brand and the gate ProgressiveProfessor Dec 2012 #157

don't forget rape. crazyjoe Dec 2012 #151

Football players CHOOSE their violence. Guns are such that your personal choices can have little patrice Dec 2012 #152

I can definitely understand this sentiment. Solid post. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #163

Project Much ?? WillyT Dec 2012 #154

No, not really. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #160

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This message was self-deleted by its author rDigital Dec 2012 #159

You defended your position in that thread. Warren Stupidity Dec 2012 #164

This message was self-deleted by its author rDigital Dec 2012 #165

Nope. He's right. Arugula Latte Dec 2012 #161

Thank you for participating in the conversation. : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #162

The tipping point on guns might finally be at hand MightyMopar Dec 2012 #166

In which direction? In the last 30 years concealed carry went from an obscurity in a couple states rDigital Dec 2012 #167

I disagree with almost everything Costas said tularetom Dec 2012 #168

I'm not saying that it should be illegal for him to say anything, just that it was ill advised and rDigital Dec 2012 #170

Yes... BY All Means, Let's Not Let Reality Iggy Dec 2012 #185

He should have mentioned all of that. But now to the industry he makes his living yakking about, freshwest Dec 2012 #182

Agreed. Another breath of fresh air from the freshness factory. Always a pleasure, FW. : ) nt rDigital Dec 2012 #183

So glad to have seen your post. Thank you. n/t Judi Lynn Dec 2012 #186

What media inducing fear? nt Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #193

Oh, here's one of them: freshwest Dec 2012 #194

Can't disagree with those 4 things... MrMickeysMom Dec 2012 #187

A most standard response LanternWaste Dec 2012 #190

The gun lobby has been hijacking America for its own political ends for too long. DainBramaged Dec 2012 #191

cheap shot? ha, right. Raffi Ella Dec 2012 #192

Discuss all you like, the issue has already been decided. Pacafishmate Dec 2012 #197

Do you still believe that gun control supporters are holocaust enablers? apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #195

. Rex Dec 2012 #199

"holocaust enablers" Kolesar Dec 2012 #205

Yep - and that isn't even the HALF of it. n/t. apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #216

... apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #196

... apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #198

Last I checked, this country still has freedom of speech liberal N proud Dec 2012 #201

Agreed, and I am simply doing the same as he. He's a public figure, harsh criticism is expected. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #203

You're not a public figure. You're a gungeoneer with a significant number of hidden posts Kolesar Dec 2012 #206

Thread disruption is not appreciated. If you have a problem. rDigital Dec 2012 #208

Go outside and play basketball or something Kolesar Dec 2012 #209

Sure. rDigital Dec 2012 #210

+1,000. n/t. apocalypsehow Dec 2012 #215

What you are doing is hanging a tag on him because you don't like what he said liberal N proud Dec 2012 #211

Exactly. Tommy_Carcetti Dec 2012 #213

I can appreciate your perspective. nt rDigital Dec 2012 #214

It's been 12 days and I still think this post is moronic. n/t ellisonz Dec 2012 #219