Bill from NYC

Even if the bold is true, so what? It would appear to be another example of free speech, and Kaepernik suffered the consequences that you mentioned above for his actions (in addition to being a lousy quarterback). Some people wanted Kaepernik to be lauded. Others wanted him banned. Personally I think that in retrospect, things worked out well. And as far as Benedictine not having religious connotations, see below: What does being Benedictine mean? Benedictine, member of any of the confederated congregations of monks, lay brothers, and nuns who follow the rule of life of St. Benedict (c. 480–c. 547) and who are spiritual descendants of the traditional monastics of the early medieval centuries in Italy and Gaul. Ya see, a frequent problem with you intelectuals is that you sometimes have a habit of too often splitting hairs.

Great center on what was either the best, or second best OL of all time.

My friends are so distressed They're standing on the brink of emptiness No words I know of to express This emptiness I love all of you Hurt by the cold So hard and lonely, too When you don't know yoursel

Of course GB, and that is my point!

I defend his right to say what he thinks as an invited guest at a parochial school. Is there something wrong with that?

I respectfully disagree. The only thing that would make Goodell not kiss KC's a$$ would be if (when) Kelce and Swift break up. Then they are just another team.

Your post is an interesting one. I can understand the point that you make. I am going to break down my response for the sake of clarity. 1) I like the word "respect" more than the word "tolerance." If I "tolerate" you, it would appear (at least to me) that I feel like I am better than you, but willing to put up with you and what I perceive to be your shortcomings. I can respect transexuals and whether it fits the woke mode or not, I will add that I pity them. 2) My respect ends when people encourage children, young children to make life altering decisions when they are too young to do so. Recently, a Long Island teacher continued to tell a young female student that she was a "boy." She did this in class, in front of her classmates. The girl expressed suicidal ideations and the mother is suing the teacher and the district. I hope she receives millions of dollars. Oh, and also in terms of transexuals; I am 100% against biological males competing with women. As I said earlier, it took centuries for women to be able to compete in sports, and I resent the fact that after all they went through, MEN want to steal even this. 3) It could very well be me, but I sense that you may be overlooking the concept of free speech at least to some degree. The above example (#2) is NOT free speech. It is child abuse. An invited speaker at a parochial school stating his views is great imo, even though I don't necessarily agree with him on some issues. I don't have to send my kids there, nor am I forced to agree OR disagree with him. 4) Imo, too many people want to dictate the speech, or even the thoughts of others. Abortion is a prime example. I'm not necessarily proud of my stance on abortion. What I do find abhorrent and cannot comprehend is folks who take a stance that it should be legal 10 minutes or so before natural birth. Some will say I'm some sort of right wing radical for feeling this way but I am ENTITLED to do so and unlike others, I am not trying to silence those who disagree with my stance(s). In any event, thanks for you intelligent post.

I don't need a whole lots of money I don't need a big fine car I got everything that a man could want I got more than I could ask for And I don't have to run around I don't have to stay out all night 'Cause I got me a sweet, a sweet loving woman And she know just how to treat me right But my baby, she's alright Oh, my baby's clean out of sight Don't you know that she's- She's some kind of wonderful? She's some kind of wonderful (yes, she is, she is) She's some kind of wonderful (yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah)

Not necessarily but these are dangerous animals, and I think that owners should be held civily, or even at times criminally responsible for their attacks on innocent people. And btw, YOU not I made the analogy to dogs and transexuals.

That is different. They are not living under a false premise so no, it would not bother me. There have been instances of bad acts involving men pretending to be women. I even read a story about an inmate who "identified" as a woman impregnating female prisoners. If I claim to "identify" as a German Shepherd, will you send me a box of dog treats?

Do you recognize any limits to acceptance? For instance: I have no ill will at all toward transexuals. Now, do I want them to use bathrooms with my daughters and/or other women? No, I do not. Do I want them to compete in women's sports? Absolutely not. It took women decades if not centuries to be properly recognized wrt sports. Now, men are trying to take back sports from women, dominate them, and sometimes injure women in the process. In your world, does this make me a "hater?"

If you do want me, gimme little sugar If you don't want me, don't lead me on girl But if you need me, show me that you love me And when I'm feelin' blue, and I want you There's just one thing that you should do Just gimme some kind of sign girl, oh, my baby To show me that you're mine girl, oh yeah Just gimme some kind of sign girl, oh my darlin' To show me that you're mine girl, all right

Excellent Brother!!!

Maybe. I hope so. Some folks appear to be paralyzed in pain and anger because of a few ill advised comments by a football player.

What I don't understand is why anybody cares what a football player says at a parochial school graduation. When I was young I slept around big time and drank beer. If this guy made a speech condemning me and others of my ilk, I cannot stress enough how little I would care. If a person is gay, why would the comments of this person be of any importance at all to them? I'm being serious. I simply cannot fathom why anyone should care or even be injured in any way. Would said person stop being gay? Become more gay? I have three quite accomplished, wonderful daughters. They are proud women (and Bills fans LOL). If this person did make bad comments about women they would probably call him a name of sorts and completely forget about it the next day because comments like this are inconsequential in their busy lives. I think that today too many people think that everyone else simply HAS to agree with them. It is not a good omen for the country. As always, jmo.

Life's too short to make a mistake Let's think of each other and hesitate Young and impatient we may be There's no need to act foolishly If we part, our hearts won't forget it Years from now we'll surely regret it Give me just a little more time And our love will surely grow Give me just a little more time And our love will surely grow

Why? Because you disagree with what he said? I'm wondering if you think that those in attendance are entitled to not agree with you, or any other specific dogma with which you concur. I personally don't care what he thinks or says. Would I want him as the speaker at my daughter's graduation? No. When my daughter graduated the speaker was Elie Wiesel. His speech was moving and wonderful. Would he be OK with you? It seems as if today, many wouldn't appreciate him. I wonder why.

Why do you even care how many agree with him? I certainly don't care. And why are you looking to start bitter arguments? Can't you do this on PPP? Maybe you should go lose another arguement with @BADOLBILZ. You are about 0 for 100. If I could get odds on these matchups I would be a multi-millionaire.

Are political posts suddenly allowed on TSW?

Two things.... 1) Now that weed is legal, I can actually smell it in my car while driving with the windows closed and the air conditioner on, this even on a parkway. This is not once in a while either. It happens all the time. 2) Bicyclists who purposely drive in the middle of busy streets. It's as if they are trying to prove some political point. They can easily ride their bikes on roads without jamming up traffic, or for that matter risking getting themselves seriously hurt or killed.

Is Santora's the place right near the entrance to SUNY Buffalo? There used to be a pub right near it that I thought was great but they closed. Either way, the pizza place I am talking about was surprisingly good.

All the times that I've cried Keeping all the things I knew inside It's hard But it's harder to ignore it If they were right, I'd agree But it's them they know, not me Now there's a way And I know that I have to go away I know, I have to go

Goff got 170 mil. in guaranteed cash over 4 years. If Josh was getting a new 4 year contract now, he would get well 200 million guaranteed. My guess would be 250 mil. or very close to it. Jmo.

Maybe he will go to a school that is hard.

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