After not watching more than two laps of NAZICAR racing all year, I flipped away from NBA playoff action for a few minutes to see what indeed was up these days in the world of big league stock car racing, the once-great sport that has been ruined by a greedy, bigoted sanctioning body. Thought I’d “give ‘em a shot”, and see if there was any reason to go back to watching.
First, what was I hoping to see? Well, for starters, I was hoping to see a) Toyota getting pummeled; b) Darrell Waltrip not allowed to speak on the broadcast; c) less religion; d) the ability to tell exactly what kind of car a driver was wheeling just by looking at it. Those things would be nice.
What did I actually see? Cars that are still identical except for decals (sucks), the ones with “toyota” on them doing well (sucks), and Darrell Waltrip not only talking about religion (as usual) but also excited about the fact that a car sponsored by Dr. Dobson and Focus on the Family (pure evil man and organization) was running well, and then I had to listen to Darrell tell us how he couldn’t wait to see Dr. Dobson at the upcoming National Day of Prayer.
Um, dudes, this is freakin’ sports, not a revival meeting. Nor is it supposed to be a commercial for christianity. But, sad to say, the reasons I left NAZICAR behind are still quite prevalent on the broadcasts. And I can only imagine what the rest of the day was like, I only watched about 30 (of 188) laps. Wow.
26 responses so far ↓
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Michael
// Apr 28, 2008 at 4:56 am
There comes a time in each of our lives when a dose of reality suddenly slams home. I think you are going to have to get used to the idea that it is you and I who are out of sync with the majority on some issues. The reason NASCAR has devolved into what it is today is because the majority of the fans WANT it this way. The same reason there are so many Reality(?) shows on TV, John McCain is on the ballot and Duh-bya was foisted upon us for 8 years. The MAJORITY of Americans are becoming befuddled about their values from our point of view … but they are the majority so it is we who have not yet devolved.
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BJ Stone
// Apr 28, 2008 at 6:03 am
I don’t disagree with that, but I will refuse, hopefully you will as well, Michael, to devolve. I still have hope for the human race.
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vonster
// Apr 28, 2008 at 9:43 am
Mike: Sorry if it chafes but W was elected as I’m sure we’re all dumber than you.
B.J.: You enjoy life more if you stop hating.
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Michael
// Apr 29, 2008 at 4:58 am
Duh-bya was appointed by the Supreme Court his Daddy helped to stack. I can’t speak for your intelligence compared to mine but perhaps you already have.
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vonster
// Apr 29, 2008 at 9:21 am
Yes, I disregard silly conspiracy theories but feel free… [snort]
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BJ Stone
// Apr 29, 2008 at 10:15 am
UNDENIABLE Fact: the 2000 election was ultimately decided by a Supreme Court vote.
UNDENIABLE Fact: the candidate chosen by said Supreme Court ruling received less total votes than the other major candidate.
Not much of “conspiracy theory” there, Vonnie. Facts and theories remain, to this very day, two different things.
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vonster
// Apr 29, 2008 at 10:24 am
Dream on, Beej. [sigh]
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vonster
// Apr 29, 2008 at 10:24 am
Bush personally blew up the towers too… LOL
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postsimian
// Apr 30, 2008 at 8:05 pm
Y’know, NASCAR has got to be the most irresponsible “sport” around right now. Think about it.
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BJ Stone
// Apr 30, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Never said anything about the towers, Vonnie, so don’t try to change the subject.
Seriously, everybody else, are the two “undeniable facts” I posted just that…facts? Or am I missing something. Obviously, Vonnie is.
And yes, Reno, NAZICAR and Indy Car and F1 are indeed the most irresponsible sports on the planet right now. As a (pretty much former) racing fan, I cannot disagree with that.
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vonster
// May 1, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I’m missing that irrational conspiracy gene.
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Michael
// May 2, 2008 at 3:56 am
I don’t have any “irrational conspiracy” genes either … but we were talking about the facts concerning Duh-bya’s coronation. Why change the subject?
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Jaded
// May 4, 2008 at 9:13 pm
OOH…MY GOD!!!!!
Vonster…you really ARE ingnorant. Jesus you piss me off. WHY would you make a comment about 9-11 in such a snarky way? No matter what I personally believe that was a HORRIBLE day for the entire world, and especially for the citizens of this country. Making cracks like that confirm the republican attitude of that tragedy.
No…the village idiot DID NOT blow up the buildings himself, but he lined his EFFIN pockets by ALLOWING it to happen.
NOW THAT’S AN UNDENIABLE FACT.
Seriously, Vonster…
GET OVER YOURSELF!
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Jaded
// May 4, 2008 at 9:14 pm
Sorry, to rant BJ…he is just infuriating. My apologies.
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BJ Stone
// May 4, 2008 at 9:24 pm
No, gosh no, please don’t apologize!
I think back to Val Kilmer as Doc Holliday entering a room where a “cowboy” gang member is in bed with a lady of the night, and Holliday’s partner yells “don’t move”! Holliday suggests instead, “by all means, move.”
In other words, don’t stop ranting at him because of me.
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Jaded
// May 5, 2008 at 9:55 am
Thanks, BJ.
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vonster
// May 5, 2008 at 10:43 am
Who needs to get over themselves? Snarky me or people who really believe these fantasies?
Been out to Roswell lately?
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BJ Stone
// May 5, 2008 at 1:56 pm
Again…what is so hard to “believe” about the TWO facts I posted.
Vonster, answer the questions:
1. Did the court ultimately have to decide the 2000 election?
2. Did the man with more popular votes in the election win said election?
Two very f’ing simple questions. You know the answers. So answer them.
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vonster
// May 5, 2008 at 4:44 pm
1. Only because Al was a soreloserman.
2. Doesn’t matter. Electoral college, Beej.
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Ramble On
// May 5, 2008 at 7:01 pm
One word for vonster, IGNORE.
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Jaded
// May 5, 2008 at 7:27 pm
The snarkiness has nothing to do with what you believe, Vonster…It does, however, have everything to do with your attitude. How dare you so non-chalantly dismiss that horrible day? Making offhanded jokes that are in completely poor taste about our countries largest tragedy, and this disgusting war is what makes you so damn ignorant. Now go listen to more Rush Limbaugh, (that fat pig druggie hypocrite) and spout your hate somewere else.
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Jaded
// May 5, 2008 at 7:28 pm
And Ramble…
I would usually ignore stuff like this, but he hit a nerve…what can I say.
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vonster
// May 6, 2008 at 7:03 am
J – You completely misunderstood the spirit and intent of my comment – going off on a tangent for no reason at all. But then you’re a Lib, right?
RO – GFY
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Jaded
// May 6, 2008 at 7:46 am
No…I don’t think I understood at all, Vonster. Months and months I have been reading this blog and a few others and my “tangent” is based upon several snarky comments you have made that are innapropriate. Your attitude is what gets you all the criticism, Vonster…as I said many many times before…NOT your opinion. I could care less how right handed you are, quite frankly. MY best friend is a staunch republican and we get along just fine because we respect each others opinions-regardless. I respect your opinions as well…contrary to what you may believe. Now when you can respect mine, BJ’s and everyone elses in regard to that WITHOUT all the negativity, there might be less argument.
See that’s the thing though…I think you thrive on argument, and that is preciesly why you get the shit that you do.
And yes, as a matter of fact, I AM a liberal independent…and proud of it.
Own up to it, Vonster…what you said was wrong. In a joking way or not. It was distasteful and innapropriate. I cry for the hole that day left in our nation and our people and the paranoid aftermath it has left trailing behind. I certainly do NOT make jokes about it.
Use your sarchasm for good and not evil for ONCE…that’s all I’m sayin.
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vonster
// May 6, 2008 at 9:47 am
We’ll have to agree to disagree then.
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Jaded
// May 6, 2008 at 1:44 pm
That we will, Von.
Peace.
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