I don't think to say it's political in nature is quite as accurate as to say it has political implications.
- BulliesPhan87

I should have worded it the way you just did. Thank you for suggesting that (seriously).

As long as the mass public has access to it, it has political significance...

Can we start banning people for arguing politics? Its the one subject where no one's opinion is going to change anyone elses.

who cares what tim thomas is doing...i dont....

Kids love the All-Star Game. I love the All-Star Game. I remember the first I ever watched. It was in Tampa I believe. Eric Lindros' name was called out and everyone booed him. I was heart broken and couldn't understand why.
- Schenn2shine

I understand what it is, I have no problem with what it is, I just don't have any interest. I just think it's nice to see Scotty heading there, he deserves it, it seems he wanted it, and frankly it couldn't happen to a (seemingly) nicer guy. Hartsy's my favorite, so maybe I'm biased.

Can we start banning people for arguing politics? Its the one subject where no one's opinion is going to change anyone elses.
- hereticpride

One word:
Jodyshelley

Can we start banning people for arguing politics? Its the one subject where no one's opinion is going to change anyone elses.
- hereticpride

Shelley and Bryz need a break though.

who cares what tim thomas is doing...i dont....
- Philly1980

Is that event open to media and then plastered on every single news feed country wide (hell even internationally)?

If so, then yes, absolutely it makes it political.

Let me ask you a question. Clinton got a blow job. How do you think that affected him politically. Also, when was the last time a blow job was political?
- jak521

I think the bj was stupid, but I don't think it affected his policy or views at all.

If this was on a campaign trail, I could see an event like this being political. But it was at the freaking white house. It's part of American history. If it was on a campaign stop, it would be very different.

I understand what it is, I have no problem with what it is, I just don't have any interest. I just think it's nice to see Scotty heading there, he deserves it, it seems he wanted it, and frankly it couldn't happen to a (seemingly) nicer guy. Hartsy's my favorite, so maybe I'm biased.
- BulliesPhan87

Giroux gets to play in the All-Star Game in front of his family and friends, his home town. Also the very building where he played his first ever game. You can't write this stuff. You can't tell me Giroux didn't want to be there.

Shelley and Bryz need a break though.
- rockychocbill

It was a protest of the state of the government, because they are doing things against his belief. Right or wrong? Im not gonna say what he did was right or wrong, because it is up to that individual to decide.

Its not a denouncement. Im just using it as a loose example of someone having adamant beliefs in one facet compared to another.
- jak521

And I'm trying to make you see that you can have adamant beliefs about Christianity or the state of the government and still go to a Synagogue or an awards ceremony without comprimising your beliefs.

Giroux gets to play in the All-Star Game in front of his family and friends, his home town. Also the very building where he played his first ever game. You can't write this stuff. You can't tell me Giroux didn't want to be there.
- Schenn2shine

I think the bj was stupid, but I don't think it affected his policy or views at all.

If this was on a campaign trail, I could see an event like this being political. But it was at the freaking white house. It's part of American history. If it was on a campaign stop, it would be very different.
- feelingkettle

He was at the end of his 2nd term, other wise it certainly would have been a campaign. Thats kinda my gist here.

And I'm trying to make you see that you can have adamant beliefs about Christianity or the state of the government and still go to a Synagogue or an awards ceremony without comprimising your beliefs.
- Dkos

You think it doesn't. Thats not his beliefs.

How unamerican of you to try and tell someone else how to handle their beliefs

He was at the end of his 2nd term, other wise it certainly would have been a campaign. Thats kinda my gist here.
- jak521

He doesn't get it bro

Can we start banning people for arguing politics? Its the one subject where no one's opinion is going to change anyone elses.
- hereticpride

Good idea. We wouldn't be having this discussion if it weren't for Tim Thomas' actions, which is one reason why I think he should've handled it differently.


And that's my last post on the topic.

Mr. Silent Majority agrees with TT.

We do. She was willfully participating in a sport that has incredible risks though. Most likely her personal (extended) health plan did not cover her for this activity. The basic (provincial) health plan most likely covered the trip to the hospital (including air ambulance) and emergency treatment. She may have had private room and private specialists involved too.
- rockychocbill

I'm assuming because the accident happened in the US and perhaps there are limitation to coverage outside of Canada?

And I'm trying to make you see that you can have adamant beliefs about Christianity or the state of the government and still go to a Synagogue or an awards ceremony without comprimising your beliefs.
- Dkos

unless of course people see you as endorsing those beliefs. Thats my point. Would Tim Thomas want to be in a commercial endorsing President Obama? Even though an event like the one yesterday, and a commercial are on two totally different spectrums, they both are used politically to sway voters. Im not being biased here. It would be that way no matter who was in office.

I should have worded it the way you just did. Thank you for suggesting that (seriously).

As long as the mass public has access to it, it has political significance...
- jak521

Well, the mass public and two political parties that in this day and age are engaged in a day by day, hour by hour, second by second media war. The only political suggestion I wish to make is that politics have become far more vitriolic and ungentlemanly in the past fifty years or so, and the booming increases in media technology are a huge factor. So to speak, there is no blow too low, no headline nor suggestion off limits.

Good idea. We wouldn't be having this discussion if it weren't for Tim Thomas' actions, which is one reason why I think he should've handled it differently.


And that's my last post on the topic.
- feelingkettle

Im glad we could actually discuss that without insulting each other. Hopefully this conversation can rub off on some of the idiots in DC

Can we start banning people for arguing politics? Its the one subject where no one's opinion is going to change anyone elses.
- hereticpride

Kinda like the Jody Shelley argument

Well, the mass public and two political parties that in this day and age are engaged in a day by day, hour by hour, second by second media war. The only political suggestion I wish to make is that politics have become far more vitriolic and ungentlemanly in the past fifty years or so, and the booming increases in media technology are a huge factor. So to speak, there is no blow too low, no headline nor suggestion off limits.
- BulliesPhan87

I'm ready to purge all offices of these scum politicans and start over again.

Some of these guys have accumlated way to much power and wealth "serving" the people...

Shelley and Bryz need a break though.
- rockychocbill

I'm ready to purge all offices of these scum politicans and start over again.

Some of these guys have accumlated way to much power and wealth "serving" the people...
- archion113

Run Man they are coming!