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Post by Big L on Aug 29, 2020 12:18:50 GMT -5
“Not always, but social justice issues transcending into sports is not new either. There was Jesse Owens participation and dominance during the 1936 Olympics, we had Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier in professional sports, Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali) and his refusal to fight in/support Vietnam, in the 1968 Olympics there was the Tommie Smith and John Carlos Black Power support, the Munich Massacre during the 1972 Olympics, the time when Rick Monday rescued the American Flag from being burnt in 1976.
Those are all times when politics or social issues played a prominent role in sports, and that's just off the top of my head, even though I wasn't alive to see any of it happen. I'm sure there are a number of instances I am missing or not aware of as well. If we are not student's of history though, then we are willfully blind to the past. I can appreciate people wanting to keep politics separate from their sports enjoyment, and for the most part, it is that way, but it has been a part of our past, it is a part of our present and it will be a part of our future, like it or not. Maybe it's like the vegetables on our plates as kids. We might choose to ignore it, and perhaps we get away from having to eat it for a night or two, but every night, it's still on the plate, and eventually, we're going to be made to eat it.“
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Post by RobR on Aug 29, 2020 21:29:25 GMT -5
“Not always, but social justice issues transcending into sports is not new either. There was Jesse Owens participation and dominance during the 1936 Olympics, we had Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier in professional sports, Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali) and his refusal to fight in/support Vietnam, in the 1968 Olympics there was the Tommie Smith and John Carlos Black Power support, the Munich Massacre during the 1972 Olympics, the time when Rick Monday rescued the American Flag from being burnt in 1976. Those are all times when politics or social issues played a prominent role in sports, and that's just off the top of my head, even though I wasn't alive to see any of it happen. I'm sure there are a number of instances I am missing or not aware of as well. If we are not student's of history though, then we are willfully blind to the past. I can appreciate people wanting to keep politics separate from their sports enjoyment, and for the most part, it is that way, but it has been a part of our past, it is a part of our present and it will be a part of our future, like it or not. Maybe it's like the vegetables on our plates as kids. We might choose to ignore it, and perhaps we get away from having to eat it for a night or two, but every night, it's still on the plate, and eventually, we're going to be made to eat it.“ The social movements of today are not even remotely close to whatever you just plagiarized. It's time too learn what is actually at stake or face the consequences that will be the result of misinformation throughout 90%+ of todays media. |
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Post by 32Green on Aug 29, 2020 21:43:42 GMT -5
“Not always, but social justice issues transcending into sports is not new either. There was Jesse Owens participation and dominance during the 1936 Olympics, we had Jackie Robinson's breaking of the color barrier in professional sports, Cassius Clay (Muhammed Ali) and his refusal to fight in/support Vietnam, in the 1968 Olympics there was the Tommie Smith and John Carlos Black Power support, the Munich Massacre during the 1972 Olympics, the time when Rick Monday rescued the American Flag from being burnt in 1976. Those are all times when politics or social issues played a prominent role in sports, and that's just off the top of my head, even though I wasn't alive to see any of it happen. I'm sure there are a number of instances I am missing or not aware of as well. If we are not student's of history though, then we are willfully blind to the past. I can appreciate people wanting to keep politics separate from their sports enjoyment, and for the most part, it is that way, but it has been a part of our past, it is a part of our present and it will be a part of our future, like it or not. Maybe it's like the vegetables on our plates as kids. We might choose to ignore it, and perhaps we get away from having to eat it for a night or two, but every night, it's still on the plate, and eventually, we're going to be made to eat it.“ The social movements of today are not even remotely close to whatever you just plagiarized. In fairness he used quotes which would indicate he is acknowledging he didnt compose it. Another clue is the use of several words with more than two syllables.  |
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Post by bxjetfan on Aug 29, 2020 22:20:35 GMT -5
The social movements of today are not even remotely close to whatever you just plagiarized. In fairness he used quotes which would indicate he is acknowledging he didnt compose it. Another clue is the use of several words with more than two syllables. Damn, you hit him with the slap and tickle. |
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Post by 32Green on Aug 29, 2020 22:30:45 GMT -5
In fairness he used quotes which would indicate he is acknowledging he didnt compose it. Another clue is the use of several words with more than two syllables. Damn, you hit him with the slap and tickle. We are fake internets foes. When he looks up "foes" he will prolly agree.  |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Aug 30, 2020 10:39:11 GMT -5
Anyone who didnt watch the Islanders game last night missed a hell of a game. Win tonight, and I think they take the series no question.
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Aug 31, 2020 8:26:20 GMT -5
Islanders are one win away from the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1993. 27 years.
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Post by Big L on Aug 31, 2020 10:31:57 GMT -5
Islanders are one win away from the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1993. 27 years. If you choose to watch. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Aug 31, 2020 11:26:08 GMT -5
Islanders are one win away from the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 1993. 27 years. If you choose to watch. I did. Not their best game, but a wins a win. Hopefully they end it Tuesday, 7 pm, NBCSN, if you choose to watch. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Sept 1, 2020 11:27:42 GMT -5
Big game tonight. Stay out of the box, win faceoffs, lock it down. Then bring on Tampa!
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Post by Big L on Sept 1, 2020 12:16:57 GMT -5
Big game tonight. Stay out of the box, win faceoffs, lock it down. Then bring on Tampa! God willing, if you choose to watch. |
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Post by JetRepulsion1 on Sept 1, 2020 19:49:48 GMT -5
Big game tonight. Stay out of the box, win faceoffs, lock it down. Then bring on Tampa! Islanders look good dude. I’m a FLA panthers fan and watched their series against the isles. Was actually a closer series then the final showed but the isles are tough. Good luck the rest of the way man. They have a great shot at the cup. |
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Sept 2, 2020 9:54:50 GMT -5
Last night was a dud though... 55 minutes of disinterested play, 5 minutes of good play to tie it up, then lose in OT.
Oh well, 7 pm Thursday, time to wrap things up.
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Post by BEAC0NJET on Sept 4, 2020 9:13:19 GMT -5
3-3, 3 OT losses, for those not watching.
Game 7 on Saturday night, at 7:30 PM. I'll be watching, so they can rip my heart out.
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Post by porgyman on Sept 6, 2020 9:21:01 GMT -5
3-3, 3 OT losses, for those not watching. Game 7 on Saturday night, at 7:30 PM. I'll be watching, so they can rip my heart out. Looks like your heart is ok....at least for a few more days!! What a victory last night. They actually made it look easy. This series should have ended in 6 games. The Islanders totally outplayed the Flyers in game 6...then followed it up with a virtuoso performance in Game 7. It’s quite evident, the Islanders are the better team. Now, on to Tampa. They are scary, IF they are on their game. The choke factor is high with them. It should be a great series! |
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