If you were struggling to make ends meet and watching your kids miss meals, that might irk you.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
Leisher wrote: ↑Fri Dec 22, 2023 11:02 am
If you were struggling to make ends meet and watching your kids miss meals, that might irk you.
Might go teach those kids to throw/hit a baseball.
Using the Joe Jackson method...
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
See the David Beckham mini-series? Dude was playing soccer for hours every day. (Obvious success bias here since we didn't hear about the kids playing every day who didnt make it)
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
GORDON wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 6:25 pm
If he had a track record for being shitty, why was he allowed to continue?
In a union?
There is a union, yes. Also, it's a good bet he had friends who helped him.
The long standing and poorly kept rumor in the NBA is that David Stern had certain refs he'd send to playoff games to ensure a series went longer (more money) or the right team won.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
There must be some clause somewhere that teams are guaranteed fair officiating. I'm surprised the MLB didn't get sued by a team after the 3rd obviously bad call.
"Be bold, and mighty forces will come to your aid."
GORDON wrote: ↑Tue May 28, 2024 9:56 pm
There must be some clause somewhere that teams are guaranteed fair officiating. I'm surprised the MLB didn't get sued by a team after the 3rd obviously bad call.
I'm not a big follower of baseball. My understanding is that the union is strong, nothing could be done.
I genuinely believe this would help make the sport more popular.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
I think a zero tolerance policy on this is correct.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell
I think a zero tolerance policy on this is correct.
"We are extremely disappointed of Tucupita's actions and are fully supportive of Major League Baseball's ruling," the Pirates said Tuesday in a statement.
“Activism is a way for useless people to feel important, even if the consequences of their activism are counterproductive for those they claim to be helping and damaging to the fabric of society as a whole.” - Dr Thomas Sowell