Cyrano Donating Member (1000+ posts) Sun Oct-24-10 01:25 PM
OSCAR WILDE, THE LARGE-PROBOSCISED PRIMITIVE
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Some Texans might speak of beating the "fags" from San Francisco.
Some San Franciscans might speak of beating the "Neanderthals" from Texas.
Both scenarios are stereotypes that hold a grain of truth.
Here's what I'm worried about. I really don't want to see Texans waving signs referring to San Francisco gays. And I really don't want to see San Franciscans waving signs referring to Texas Neanderthals.
I'm not saying this will happen and I never recall seeing it happen in baseball. But we are in a very strange era with some really weird people running for office. And I never recall such a hate-filled period in America in my lifetime. So can anyone predict what can happen in two socially different cities this time around?
Nonetheless, for anyone who is unaware of the tactics of Fox "News" and hate radio, don't be too surprised if even the World Series becomes a political battleground given that we're talking about Texas and San Francisco.
But does anyone want to bet that Limbaugh will be unable to refrain from making some disgusting remark about San Francisco?
snooper2 (1000+ posts) Mon Oct-25-10 10:39 AM
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33. This OP is all kinds of ignorant
Rangers are going to beat the Giants because it's our year -period-
Does everything with these DUmmies have to be political? Can't they, just for once, sit back with abeerbong, bag ofpeanutsCHEETOS and enjoy America's great pastime?
Does everything with these DUmmies have to be political? Can't they, just for once, sit back with a beer, bag of peanuts and enjoy America's great pastime?
Yes, everything has to be political for the DUmmies. :banghead:
The Rangers fans are too classy to hold up signs that are "gay bashing".
depakid (1000+ posts) Mon Oct-25-10 09:58 AM
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32. Crikey, the World Series has been "partisan" plenty of times over the years
and I fully expect that it will be this time, too.
Go Giants, screw Bush's former team.
cherokeeprogressive (1000+ posts) Mon Oct-25-10 01:54 AM
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28. Congratulations. You've just become the FIRST PERSON to make the World Series "political".
And partisan. I lean at least as far left as most other people I know. I'm rooting for the Rangers though, as it's their first time in the World Series. Your post makes the point that people rooting for the Rangers should be seen as the enemy because the Rangers aren't from San Francisco, and for purely political reasons; even though you "never reacall seeing it happen in baseball".
Are you saying that the World Series hasn't been played between socially different cities before? Tell me, how many World Series have there been? And, do you TRULY believe that just because there hasn't been this kind of angry period in your lifetime, this is the most hateful period there's ever been?
Lastly, I don't think signs of any kind will be allowed in the ballparks of either team. Whatever signs might make it through the turnstyles probably won't make it to air because of the delay in the broadcast.
That means that lots and lots of people like me, more than you can imagine, will eat peanuts, drink our beverage of choice, and root for "Our Team" without a care toward any connection between "our" team and any political ideology whatsoever.
As Baseball Fans, "Our Regular Season Team" is probably comprised of a large number of players born outside of this country, and that applies to each and every team in Major League Baseball. I've never seen a person of either political stripe make politics a reason for supporting "Our Team". And when that person does raise his/her head and speak out, I'll say they aren't really "Baseball Fans".
Gongrats. You made it political. I'm over that now though, and once again see the World Series as a game played between very good teams, and even though "My Team" isn't playing, I'll root for one certain team using purely non-political criteria to make up my mind about who's going to be "My World Series Team".
Go Rangers.
P.S... Oh hell. Never mind...
I don't ever recall politics being part of the World Series. Maybe when the American Indians were upset at the Braves' fans using the tomahawk chop, but that was pretty benign.
To be fair, most of the DUmmies think that the original poster Cyrano is off his/her rocker.
Does everything with these DUmmies have to be political?
Can't they, just for once, sit back with a beer, bag of peanuts and enjoy America's great pastime?
I'm as conservative as can be, but I will absolutely be rooting for the home team. Go Giants!
KatyMan (1000+ posts) Mon Oct-25-10 11:57 AM
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40. Nothing like a good ol'Texas bash on DU
no matter how you spin it Cyrano. Reported.
Skinner ADMIN (1000+ posts) Mon Oct-25-10 12:02 PM
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42. If any moronic baseball fan does make that kind of bigoted remark...
...then you will, of course, be welcome to discuss it here.
Until then, I'm not sure this serves any purpose.
Good find Tots! I read this last night and enjoyed some of the reasoned responses. This Cyrano Dummie is truly ridiculous.
Oh- and GO RANGERS!!
I have a couple of questions:
What is this "baseball" of which the DUmbshits speak?
How many yards long is a "baseball" field?
How many 1st Downs are there in a "baseball inning"
:-)
I'm not a Baseball fan by any means. I find it to be Boring. But after reading this thread I now want to attend a game with a Smear The Queers banner. Jus cuz I want to see the heads asplode. :-)
I'm as conservative as can be, but I will absolutely be rooting for the home team. Go Giants!
Ya know, I would even say that the Yankees Fans are too classy to hold up signs that are "gay bashing" too.The funny thing is there are some Yankees fans that wont see them in NYC. They come down to Baltimore to watch and rave about Orioles Park and the fans there.
This reminds me of Rush Limbaugh's bit of picking football via eco-wacktovism.
I'm as conservative as can be, but I will absolutely be rooting for the home team. Go Giants!
I'm as conservative as can be, but I will absolutely be rooting for the home team. Go Giants!
I hope Texas wins it all over the team from San Fransicko as well! :cheersmate:
11-7 GIANTS WIN.
:fuelfire:
Libs are SO much more fun when their blood pressure's spiking!
Libs are SO much more fun when their blood pressure's spiking!Their blood pressure will be 'a rising' come November 2!!! :evillaugh: :cheersmate:
Their blood pressure will be 'a rising' come November 2!!! :evillaugh: :cheersmate:
Christmas is coming early this year, boys and girls! :-)
Above the silence, one lone voice was heard, loud and clear: "DEAD QUEER!"
Home game, no less.
Now that's funny.....sick maybe... but still funny.
...and then the queers in the crowd beat him to death.....NO?
I remember watching a Giants game right after Harvey Milk was killed.Now THAT'S freakin' priceless! Sounds like something I'd do! Even if outnumbered by sodomites in a stadium in SinFreaksicko, I like my chances!
A moment of silence was observed for him right before the game began.
Above the silence, one lone voice was heard, loud and clear: "DEAD QUEER!"
Home game, no less.
I'm rooting for the Rangers. I live closer to them than the Giants.
Saw George Bush last night while watching the series...several times....he was sitting right behind home plate.
I bet the DUmmies were blowing up all over the place.
If I was GWB, I would have a sign that read:To All The Residents Of DULove Ya! Mean It!
What is the over and under on the comments from DU when GW throws the first pitch tonight?
What is the over and under on the comments from DU when GW throws the first pitch tonight?
I'm surprised that the DUmmies haven't ginned up to the fact that GWB was part-owner of the Rangers before he became President. You would think they would have been ALL OVER that one.
I bet he'll does a better job than the current President did.*A little girl can throw a baseball better than the current president did.
A little girl can throw a baseball better than the current president did.