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Post by beavaristotle on Dec 31, 2022 11:13:47 GMT -8
maybe it's a time and place thing. while giving scores of other bowl games he said "amongst the illegal aliens in El Paso, it's UCLA 14 Pitt 6." it's somewhat ironic that in the story I read, the next line after mentioning the suspension was "part of the Sun bowl pregame activities were cancelled because the convention center is being used to house the illigals and that the mayor has declared a state of emergency because of the border problems". I guess its supposed to be a secret
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Post by ag87 on Dec 31, 2022 12:00:07 GMT -8
I thought they were asylum seekers. I didn't know they were "illegals."
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Post by Werebeaver on Dec 31, 2022 12:16:16 GMT -8
maybe it's a time and place thing. while giving scores of other bowl games he said "amongst the illegal aliens in El Paso, it's UCLA 14 Pitt 6." it's somewhat ironic that in the story I read, the next line after mentioning the suspension was "part of the Sun bowl pregame activities were cancelled because the convention center is being used to house the illigals and that the mayor has declared a state of emergency because of the border problems". I guess its supposed to be a secret There are countless 100% truthful things I could say to or about my clients and colleagues at work that would have me fired and down the road before the end of the day. I’m smart enough to know what they are. |
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Post by irimi on Dec 31, 2022 12:17:28 GMT -8
maybe it's a time and place thing. while giving scores of other bowl games he said "amongst the illegal aliens in El Paso, it's UCLA 14 Pitt 6." it's somewhat ironic that in the story I read, the next line after mentioning the suspension was "part of the Sun bowl pregame activities were cancelled because the convention center is being used to house the illigals and that the mayor has declared a state of emergency because of the border problems". I guess its supposed to be a secret Is it a "time and place thing" or is it a "secret"? Which conclusion did you come to? |
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Post by lebaneaver on Dec 31, 2022 13:37:22 GMT -8
They're seeking a better life for themselves and their families. You, evidently wouldn't have the guts or will to do the same. Always AMAZES me how the LUCK and FORTUNE of being born in America (of which you had NOTHING to do with), ESCAPES folks....like you, apparently.
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Post by kersting13 on Dec 31, 2022 13:42:53 GMT -8
I’d just call it an off the cuff statement that really didn’t have a place in a football game commentary.
Do I think the guy should be fired for it? Not really, but I don’t think a suspension would be out of place.
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Post by beavaristotle on Dec 31, 2022 14:31:03 GMT -8
maybe it's a time and place thing. while giving scores of other bowl games he said "amongst the illegal aliens in El Paso, it's UCLA 14 Pitt 6." it's somewhat ironic that in the story I read, the next line after mentioning the suspension was "part of the Sun bowl pregame activities were cancelled because the convention center is being used to house the illigals and that the mayor has declared a state of emergency because of the border problems". I guess its supposed to be a secret There are countless 100% truthful things I could say to or about my clients and colleagues at work that would have me fired and down the road before the end of the day. I’m smart enough to know what they are. that is very true. not sure his statement would fall into that category. he did not use any kind of slur or even give his opinion on whether they should be there. more of a time and place thing. seems like Learfield couldn't wait to signal their virtue. |
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Post by irimi on Dec 31, 2022 14:46:59 GMT -8
There are countless 100% truthful things I could say to or about my clients and colleagues at work that would have me fired and down the road before the end of the day. I’m smart enough to know what they are. that is very true. not sure his statement would fall into that category. he did not use any kind of slur or even give his opinion on whether they should be there. more of a time and place thing. seems like Learfield couldn't wait to signal their virtue. Immigration, both legal and illegal, has been a hot political topic in the United States for many years. Learfield knows that, as the announcer should have. Commenting on it, however innocuous, is going to provoke response and that isn't what Learfield wants. Learfield simply wants people to focus on the game. Since you say that the announcer's comment doesn't take a stance on the situation, I don't think you can say that Learfield is "virtue signaling." I think Learfield is saying "stick to football." |
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Post by Henry Skrimshander on Dec 31, 2022 14:53:41 GMT -8
It's a blatant racist dog whistle.
I think an announcer from California would also have been suspended had he said, "Amongst the toothless inbred rednecks in Tuscaloosa, it's Alabama 14, Ole Miss 6."
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Post by spudbeaver on Dec 31, 2022 15:23:51 GMT -8
It's a blatant racist dog whistle. I think an announcer from California would also have been suspended had he said, "Amongst the toothless inbred rednecks in Tuscaloosa, it's Alabama 14, Ole Miss 6." You’ve clearly never been to an Alabama football game there. |
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