Barry Bonds once again... opens mouth and inserts foot.

**VonErich Lives** · 05-10-2004, 05:54 PM

This is from Peter Kings MMQB collumn.

http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...mqb/index.html

"I ain't white. What world are you living in? I live in reality. They'd never let a black man get away with that.''

--Barry Bonds, asked last week about Roger Clemens' travel arrangement with the Astros. Clemens does not travel to Houston road games when he is not slated to pitch.

Editorial aside to Bonds (though I doubt Barry reads MMQB): This is a great example of why so many people dislike you. There's a bit of fundamental difference here, Barry. As an outfielder you're supposed to play most, if not, every day. Clemens is supposed to pitch every fourth or fifth day. If you were in his shoes, teams would line up to make you that offer. What an idiotic, racially divisive statement to make.

I also took issue with Bonds' sentiment, expressed last week, that many of his aches are due to all the intentional walks and regular walks he receives. "You're on your feet all day,'' he was quoted as saying in the New York Times. "I don't ever sit down. That's hard. It's a hard job.''

Stop it, Barry. I'm running out of Kleenex.

05-10-2004, 05:59 PM

Yeah, he carries the race card a little too much at times. Listen Barry, you play Professional Baseball, something that everybody in America dreams to play, you make god knows how much money, and you're a fk'n superstar. So do me a favor and SHUT THE FU** UP.

**Rob** · 05-10-2004, 07:35 PM

When in doubt, play the race card. No white people in the media will speak up and challenge it.

**BCWWF** · 05-10-2004, 07:43 PM

Its funny how this issue has absolutely nothing to do about race, yet it is still mentioned by him.

**PureHatred** · 05-10-2004, 07:48 PM

I'd say something especially horrible about how quickly he plays the race card when he gets indicted for the Balko stuff, but he's on my Fantasy baseball league, and secretly I'm hoping that all blows over.

But yeah, Bonds is a failure as a human being and really the most unlikeable star athlete in America. He went on and on about how proud he was going o be to apss Babe Ryth to "knock that old white man" out of the record books. He's alluded to the fact that the reason he's even been mentioned as having done steroids is because f his race. Completely ignoring the fact that there was a ton of backlash when Mark McGwire admitted to using andro. And that the media has basically ignored Gary Sheffield.

Bary Bonds is an ass. It's an embarassment to the game that a guy like this is going to end up smashing so many records.

**The Outlaw** · 05-10-2004, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob

When in doubt, play the race card. No white people in the media will speak up and challenge it.

Next time I get treated unfairly, I'm going to go on a rant about people trying to hold the white man down.

**The Outlaw** · 05-10-2004, 08:01 PM

Scratch that, not even get treated unfairly just gonna go on a rant and be like "It's cuz I'm white aint it?"

Pretty pathetic, but this is Barry Bonds so whatever.

**Rob** · 05-10-2004, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by The Outlaw

Next time I get treated unfairly, I'm going to go on a rant about people trying to hold the white man down.

I remember this one day in sociology class back when I was in school, I actually dared to speak up about the amount of foriegners in England and how we should look after our own instead of bending over for people who contribute nothing to Britain. I also mentioned how when ever things go wrong, the easiest thing in the world is the blame the working white man. At least 50 people, including black people (to proving it wasn't a racial rant as some took it) came up to my to shake my hand the same day and there was only 19 people in the class (and most of them were foriengers arguing against me).

Nothing to do with sport but thought I'd mention it.

**The Outlaw** · 05-10-2004, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rob

I remember this one day in sociology class back when I was in school, I actually dared to speak up about the amount of foriegners in England and how we should look after our own instead of bending over for people who contribute nothing to Britain. I also mentioned how when ever things go wrong, the easiest thing in the world is the blame the working white man. At least 50 people, including black people (to proving it wasn't a racial rant as some took it) came up to my to shake my hand the same day and there was only 19 people in the class (and most of them were foriengers arguing against me).

Nothing to do with sport but thought I'd mention it.

Good on ya

lol I bet the people in the class were like "

"

Wished I coulda seen that, haha

05-10-2004, 09:33 PM

What more can I add, Geez, I can't even play devil's advocate or anything, as this is so absurd

**MoRcHeEbA** · 05-10-2004, 09:40 PM

I don't travel with my team to all out games, and I'm white... must be a race thing

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-10-2004, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by MoRcHeEbA

I don't travel with my team to all out games, and I'm white... must be a race thing

You also play semi pro mother****er

**MoRcHeEbA** · 05-10-2004, 09:46 PM

yeah sorry, how's your football career going? do you get paid to do something you love?

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-10-2004, 09:48 PM

way to blow it out of propotion dickie

Just saying its not as big of a deal since you play semi pro...where you have to work another job while playing and have other shit to do

also

at you gettin paid for semi pro....most semi pro leagues i've heard of the guys dont get paid

**MoRcHeEbA** · 05-10-2004, 09:50 PM

well there isn't a "pro female" league so it's basically as far as you can go unless you wanna go play hockey in europe.. We also don't get paid that great... money is money though

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-10-2004, 09:56 PM

I figured there would be a pro league in Canada for girls

There is a pro basketball league here in the states for woman...figured it would kinda be the same shit up thurrrrrrr

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-10-2004, 09:57 PM

I think there is one for woman's soccer here too..but i'm not sure..might have folded

**The Outlaw** · 05-10-2004, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by sTiMa34

There is a pro basketball league here in the states for woman

WNBA

**The Outlaw** · 05-10-2004, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by PureHatred

But yeah, Bonds is a failure as a human being and really the most unlikeable star athlete in America. He went on and on about how proud he was going o be to apss Babe Ryth to "knock that old white man" out of the record books. He's alluded to the fact that the reason he's even been mentioned as having done steroids is because f his race. Completely ignoring the fact that there was a ton of backlash when Mark McGwire admitted to using andro. And that the media has basically ignored Gary Sheffield.

Bary Bonds is an ass. It's an embarassment to the game that a guy like this is going to end up smashing so many records.

To your first point, you got a link to the bit about his comment to Ruth? I never saw that

And yeah he's a dick. I've always expressed my dislike for him so whatever. I agree with the second point, I would rather have a class act like Big Mac, Hammering Hank, etc. holding records.

**Rob** · 05-11-2004, 03:04 PM

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Originally Posted by MoRcHeEbA

yeah sorry, how's your football career going? do you get paid to do something you love?

So that's better than doing something you love for free? If you love the sport, you'd play it at any level and for your own rewards.

**MoRcHeEbA** · 05-11-2004, 03:11 PM

yeah, and I would be playing for free if that's what it took, the fact I get paid has nothing to do with the fact I play. I have a full time job on top of my hockey

**Rob** · 05-11-2004, 03:14 PM

Yeah I know you do. I just had to say it after your first comment to sTiMa

**VonErich Lives** · 05-11-2004, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by sTiMa34

also

at you gettin paid for semi pro....most semi pro leagues i've heard of the guys dont get paid

Most "Semi-Pro's" get paid, it's usualy not a lot, unless it's a good player and even still it's not a lot.

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 05-11-2004, 04:57 PM

When they interviewed Barry for this, was he sitting on his recliner in front of his big screen that separates him from the rest of the clubhouse?

**The Outlaw** · 05-11-2004, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Supreme

When they interviewed Barry for this, was he sitting on his recliner in front of his big screen that separates him from the rest of the clubhouse?

Word

**Adder** · 05-12-2004, 08:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Supreme

When they interviewed Barry for this, was he sitting on his recliner in front of his big screen that separates him from the rest of the clubhouse?

Wait.

Are you kidding?

He doesn't really have this type of setup now does he?

LOL either way.

**samichna** · 05-12-2004, 08:18 PM

Barry Bonds is a big bitch anyways, so who cares.

**Adder** · 05-12-2004, 08:21 PM

I agree, but it would be some much funnier.

**Supreme Olajuwon** · 05-12-2004, 08:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Adder

Wait.

Are you kidding?

He doesn't really have this type of setup now does he?

LOL either way.

Technically he has a plasma TV but its close enough

**Jesus Shuttlesworth** · 05-14-2004, 01:26 AM

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Originally Posted by VonErich Lives

Most "Semi-Pro's" get paid, it's usualy not a lot, unless it's a good player and even still it's not a lot.

My bro plays (well PLAYED..taking this season off..) semi pro football in a local league...none of the guys on any of the teams get paid

I am sure there is some out there...but I know a lot of the semi pro football teams dont get moeny for playing....atleast in the leagues around here

**samichna** · 05-14-2004, 07:59 PM

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**VonErich Lives** · 05-14-2004, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sTiMa34

My bro plays (well PLAYED..taking this season off..) semi pro football in a local league...none of the guys on any of the teams get paid

I am sure there is some out there...but I know a lot of the semi pro football teams dont get moeny for playing....atleast in the leagues around here

Which team? Cause the guys I knew around here that played Semi Pro got paid, again... it wasn't much. (and I know where from the same state, so "around here" is the same.)

When did he play? I'm going back probably 10 years on my point of refrence.

**Rob** · 05-15-2004, 08:16 AM

Semi professional means just that. You should be getting paid something and if your not then you are getting bumped.

05-15-2004, 12:56 PM

I think Stima is confusing what a semi pro league is.

05-10-2004, 05:54 PM	#1
VonErich Lives WTF do you want? Posts: 14,760	Barry Bonds once again... opens mouth and inserts foot. This is from Peter Kings MMQB collumn. http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/200...mqb/index.html "I ain't white. What world are you living in? I live in reality. They'd never let a black man get away with that.'' --Barry Bonds, asked last week about Roger Clemens' travel arrangement with the Astros. Clemens does not travel to Houston road games when he is not slated to pitch. Editorial aside to Bonds (though I doubt Barry reads MMQB): This is a great example of why so many people dislike you. There's a bit of fundamental difference here, Barry. As an outfielder you're supposed to play most, if not, every day. Clemens is supposed to pitch every fourth or fifth day. If you were in his shoes, teams would line up to make you that offer. What an idiotic, racially divisive statement to make. I also took issue with Bonds' sentiment, expressed last week, that many of his aches are due to all the intentional walks and regular walks he receives. "You're on your feet all day,'' he was quoted as saying in the New York Times. "I don't ever sit down. That's hard. It's a hard job.'' Stop it, Barry. I'm running out of Kleenex.

05-10-2004, 05:59 PM	#2
Loose Cannon Guest Posts: n/a	Yeah, he carries the race card a little too much at times. Listen Barry, you play Professional Baseball, something that everybody in America dreams to play, you make god knows how much money, and you're a fk'n superstar. So do me a favor and SHUT THE FU** UP. Last edited by Loose Cannon; 05-10-2004 at 07:36 PM.

05-14-2004, 07:59 PM	#31
samichna TAKE IT EACE Posts: 27,417	""

05-10-2004, 07:35 PM	#3
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	When in doubt, play the race card. No white people in the media will speak up and challenge it.

05-10-2004, 07:43 PM	#4
BCWWF The People's Member Posts: 18,092	Its funny how this issue has absolutely nothing to do about race, yet it is still mentioned by him.

05-10-2004, 07:48 PM	#5
PureHatred Instant Credibility Posts: 2,979	I'd say something especially horrible about how quickly he plays the race card when he gets indicted for the Balko stuff, but he's on my Fantasy baseball league, and secretly I'm hoping that all blows over. But yeah, Bonds is a failure as a human being and really the most unlikeable star athlete in America. He went on and on about how proud he was going o be to apss Babe Ryth to "knock that old white man" out of the record books. He's alluded to the fact that the reason he's even been mentioned as having done steroids is because f his race. Completely ignoring the fact that there was a ton of backlash when Mark McGwire admitted to using andro. And that the media has basically ignored Gary Sheffield. Bary Bonds is an ass. It's an embarassment to the game that a guy like this is going to end up smashing so many records.

05-10-2004, 08:01 PM	#7
The Outlaw Unofficial Legend Posts: 11,931	Scratch that, not even get treated unfairly just gonna go on a rant and be like "It's cuz I'm white aint it?" Pretty pathetic, but this is Barry Bonds so whatever.

05-10-2004, 09:33 PM	#10
YOUR Hero Guest Posts: n/a	What more can I add, Geez, I can't even play devil's advocate or anything, as this is so absurd

05-10-2004, 09:40 PM	#11
MoRcHeEbA Dirty Sanchez Below Posts: 16,149	I don't travel with my team to all out games, and I'm white... must be a race thing

05-10-2004, 09:46 PM	#13
MoRcHeEbA Dirty Sanchez Below Posts: 16,149	yeah sorry, how's your football career going? do you get paid to do something you love?

05-10-2004, 09:48 PM	#14
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	way to blow it out of propotion dickie Just saying its not as big of a deal since you play semi pro...where you have to work another job while playing and have other shit to do also at you gettin paid for semi pro....most semi pro leagues i've heard of the guys dont get paid

05-10-2004, 09:50 PM	#15
MoRcHeEbA Dirty Sanchez Below Posts: 16,149	well there isn't a "pro female" league so it's basically as far as you can go unless you wanna go play hockey in europe.. We also don't get paid that great... money is money though

05-10-2004, 09:56 PM	#16
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I figured there would be a pro league in Canada for girls There is a pro basketball league here in the states for woman...figured it would kinda be the same shit up thurrrrrrr

05-10-2004, 09:57 PM	#17
Jesus Shuttlesworth Posts: 42,765	I think there is one for woman's soccer here too..but i'm not sure..might have folded

05-11-2004, 03:11 PM	#21
MoRcHeEbA Dirty Sanchez Below Posts: 16,149	yeah, and I would be playing for free if that's what it took, the fact I get paid has nothing to do with the fact I play. I have a full time job on top of my hockey

05-11-2004, 03:14 PM	#22
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	Yeah I know you do. I just had to say it after your first comment to sTiMa

05-11-2004, 04:57 PM	#24
Supreme Olajuwon You know that�s right Posts: 52,754	When they interviewed Barry for this, was he sitting on his recliner in front of his big screen that separates him from the rest of the clubhouse?

05-12-2004, 08:18 PM	#27
samichna TAKE IT EACE Posts: 27,417	Barry Bonds is a big bitch anyways, so who cares.

05-12-2004, 08:21 PM	#28
Adder A.W.O.L. Posts: 5,862	I agree, but it would be some much funnier.

05-15-2004, 08:16 AM	#33
Rob Part time poster Posts: 22,963	Semi professional means just that. You should be getting paid something and if your not then you are getting bumped.

05-15-2004, 12:56 PM	#34
YOUR Hero Guest Posts: n/a	I think Stima is confusing what a semi pro league is.