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ok, I admit I have been paying no attention to these hearings whatsoever, but after seeing some of these phrases thrown around (which fall into the category of too much information, btw), it seems perfectly logical to me to have Congress involved. They are after all an excellent authority on being a boil on the butt of Americans.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
I loved to see Fraudger sit there and tell America that everyone else is lying and Pettite misheard what Fraudger said.
And Mr Burton-rep from Indiana before you go on National TV and blast someone maybe you should take a minute and think about your past. And Mr Shays-rep from CT you sat there and said Clemens is innocent until proven guilty in a court room, but you call someone a lair and a drugdealer but Mcnamee hasn't been found guilty in a court of law yet.
Kinda of makes you wonder why this guy is making a moral judgement against someone else character. Here's the whole article from yahoohttp://sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slu...yhoo&type=lgnsQuote:
The most vocal grandstander was Rep. Dan Burton of rural Indiana, who absolutely skewered McNamee.
"This is really disgusting," Burton said. "I don't know what to believe. I know what I don't believe and that's you."
Strong words from a guy who while cheating on his wife knocked up his girlfriend and went years without visiting his son (though he was kind enough to cut him some checks).
Is misremembered a word?
If politicians can say that they "mis-spoke", then ballplayers are entitled to say that they "misremember":DQuote:
Originally Posted by Reade
Come to think of it, that playing-field's not even level, anyway...perhaps the only gift that most politicians have, is that of the gab, and here they all are, ranged against a man whose career has been based upon effective action, rather than empty words.
No matter what Clemens may, or may not have done, I have far more respect for him, than I do for most of his interrogators
at this hearing.
According to the dictionary, as well.
That's a very good point. Congress is quite experienced at all the sordid details of life.Quote:
Originally Posted by beerchaser
I think we're best off reverting to trial by combat. Get everyone together - Clemens, McNamee, Selig, Fehr, and anyone who wants to use this in their campaigns (Burton, Shays, etc.) Give them all wiffle bats. Close the door.
Then they can sell tickets on Pay per View! I'd buy!
So would I.
That'd be better TV than old men talking about butt masses.
Actually you have to think about the political context of this hearing, and any other hearing for that matter. The Democrats are the majority party and Henry Waxman the chair of the committee is a Democrat. Burton and the rest of the Republicans are doing what they do best, partisan politics. It's their so called "responsibility" as a Republican and minority party member to dissent to the Majority Party and Chair about their investigation.Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
So yes, he definitely did not want to be there. I also think that this is the source of the perceived Republican slant against McNamee and the support for Roger Clemens.
Here's a interesting read
http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=3244344
A man who has yet to be proven a jerk and/or cheat, YH...andQuote:
Originally Posted by yankee hater
" Let he who is without stress amongst you, cast the first shard..." :p
"Ah...the language has gotten all misbegotten..."Quote:
Originally Posted by HoustonGM
William Shakespeare.
(from "As You Mislike It")