James Harrison to Skip White House Visit
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@inspecta said:
You find it funny that we are making fun of (and justifiably so) of your roid monkey Harrison?Dude, there won't be a sports fan in the world who won't make fun of him once news of this starts to spread.
I can't wait to hear them rip him to shreds on PTI.
What a complete and utter dumbshit...
I wish I was able to make others out to be they way I want them to be, even though my way can't even be backed up by facts.
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Dumb agreed. However who the xxxx cares? I sure as hell don't because the rest of the team is going and we're wearing a sixth super bowl ring. If it's on PTI it's a 30 second snip where they will both say "WHAT THE HELL IS HE THINKING" and move on just like the Pittsburgh fan base. I didn't post after initially reading this the day it was posted because I had hoped it would just die. It obviously didn't and that's fine but it's also why I'm posting now. In more important news the salary cap was increased and the Steelers and the rest of the NFL should be able to resign their important veterans and aspiring rookies sooner than later.
Steelers > *
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Look, I understand boycotting the visit-the-White-House-after-winning-a-championship thing if you disagree with the President's politics, etc., but James Harrison's "reasons" seem a little, to put it in yinzer dialect, not thinked out too good.
James Harrison to Skip White House Visit
Throughout the course of recent memory, the President of the United States has hosted major championship teams' visits to the White House. It's become a sort of American tradition. You win the championship in baseball, football, basketball or hockey, you meet with the President.
Apparently James Harrison, the NFL's reigning Defensive Player of the Year and a key cog in the Steelers' Super Bowl victory over the Arizona Cardinals, doesn't understand the concept. He's going to skip the White House visit. That's his right and there's nothing at all wrong with not going. His rationale, however, is a bit self-important (and by "a bit," I mean "ridiculously").
"This is how I feel -- if you want to see the Pittsburgh Steelers, invite us when we don't win the Super Bowl. As far as I'm concerned, he [Obama] would've invited Arizona if they had won," said Harrison.
Um, dude ... that's not just how you feel. That's an absolute fact, and it's common knowledge. The White House visits are for teams who win the championship. If you don't want to go, just don't go. You don't have to pontificate about your selfish and irrational reason. What is the President -- who has a few more things to be worried about -- supposed to do? Just arbitrarily invite teams to visit the White House every once in a while? It wouldn't be special anymore, nor would it serve any purpose. I guess that's the way Harrison thinks it should be, though.
For the record, this isn't in any way related to politics. Harrison skipped a meeting with then-President Bush in 2006 after the Steelers won the Super Bowl. Sounds like he just thinks he's so important, world leaders should routinely clear their schedules for him -- even if his team misses the playoffs.
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mz. said:
Look, I understand boycotting the visit-the-White-House-after-winning-a-championship thing if you disagree with the President's politics, etc., but James Harrison's "reasons" seem a little, to put it in yinzer dialect, not thinked out too good.via here
At least he is consistent - I believe he also snubbed Bush II as well, after Super Bowl XL. If it were me I might do the same thing, whether I agreed with the sitting President's policies or not. I would not like to be used by whoever is in power, getting his picture taken with the latest winner to get some of that champion dust sprinkled on him.
I am sure that no Browns players will be snubbing the President after
a Super Bowl win any time soon.
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There wasn't a clear explaination of his reason in the article but Harrison's point is "no one wanted to meet me before I was famous, I haved worked against all odds more whole life to make it to where I am. Why would I feel honored to meet some arrogant politician who had it easy their whole life?". (Of course, Obama wasn't born into a rich family the way Bush was)
"Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil" - Niccolo Machiavelli "Expectation is the root of all heartache." - William Shakespeare "In time we hate that which we often fear. " - William Shakespeare "I DO ROIDS ... and GIVE HEAD" - ATENEARS http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16312 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06166/698372-66.stm Friday said, "posters on Internet message boards hide behind their keyboards and write things they would never have the courage to say aloud in public. He said posters who write tasteless messages use football and the rivalries between teams as a way of getting out their aggression in a non-violent manner." Predicted 2010 Steelers record from this board: 7-9; 6-10; 8-8; 9-7; 10-6 -
There wasn't a clear explaination of his reason in the article but Harrison's point is "no one wanted to meet me before I was famous, I haved worked against all odds more whole life to make it to where I am. Why would I feel honored to meet some arrogant politician who had it easy their whole life?". (Of course, Obama wasn't born into a rich family the way Bush was)
Sivlerback DPOY said:
There wasn't a clear explaination of his reason in the article but Harrison's point is "no one wanted to meet me before I was famous, I haved worked against all odds more whole life to make it to where I am. Why would I feel honored to meet some arrogant politician who had it easy their whole life?". (Of course, Obama wasn't born into a rich family the way Bush was)The President of the United States of America is generally regarded as the highest ranking official in the free world. It is in this capacity that one would feel honored and accept an invitation for a formal greeting. Politics aside, this is the leader of our country. Harrisons reasoning is bankrupt of all reasoning.
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Honestly, all the rivalry stuff aside, this is extrememly embarrassing for Pitt. I saw his interview and he comes off as a complete moron and I guarantee this will have a trickle down effect with his teammates. I'd be embarrassed as hell to have this guy as a teammate.
Great work Pittspuke, your best player last year is a roid headed Retard but I guess Pitt fan never has cared much about the character of their players anyway.
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What a moron. This dude is stupid.
However, he came through in the Super Bowl though. Huge play. Tons of heart.
There are nicer, smarter players out there, but I would want him on the Browns. Defensive player of the year. The man comes to play.
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Sivlerback DPOY said:
There wasn't a clear explaination of his reason in the article but Harrison's point is "no one wanted to meet me before I was famous, I haved worked against all odds more whole life to make it to where I am. Why would I feel honored to meet some arrogant politician who had it easy their whole life?". (Of course, Obama wasn't born into a rich family the way Bush was)The President of the United States of America is generally regarded as the highest ranking official in the free world. It is in this capacity that one would feel honored and accept an invitation for a formal greeting. Politics aside, this is the leader of our country. Harrisons reasoning is bankrupt of all reasoning.
The President of the United States of America is generally regarded as the highest ranking official in the free world. It is in this capacity that one would feel honored and accept an invitation for a formal greeting. Politics aside, this is the leader of our country. Harrisons reasoning is bankrupt of all reasoning.
Harrison didn't take the invite personally. He said that Obama would have invited the Cards if they won. He doesn't feel that a game should dictate whether or not you can meet the president. He feels the president just does it cuz its just something he is supposed to do. Harrison doesn't want to waste his time doing something he isn't thrilled about soing. Plus he already missed one day of working out this offseason. He doesn't want to miss another.
"Hatred is gained as much by good works as by evil" - Niccolo Machiavelli "Expectation is the root of all heartache." - William Shakespeare "In time we hate that which we often fear. " - William Shakespeare "I DO ROIDS ... and GIVE HEAD" - ATENEARS http://thebrownsboard.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=16312 http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/06166/698372-66.stm Friday said, "posters on Internet message boards hide behind their keyboards and write things they would never have the courage to say aloud in public. He said posters who write tasteless messages use football and the rivalries between teams as a way of getting out their aggression in a non-violent manner." Predicted 2010 Steelers record from this board: 7-9; 6-10; 8-8; 9-7; 10-6 -
@inspecta said:
You find it funny that we are making fun of (and justifiably so) of your roid monkey Harrison?Dude, there won't be a sports fan in the world who won't make fun of him once news of this starts to spread.
I can't wait to hear them rip him to shreds on PTI.
What a complete and utter dumbshit...
I wish I was able to make others out to be they way I want them to be, even though my way can't even be backed up by facts.
Sivlerback DPOY said:
I wish I was able to make others out to be they way I want them to be, even though my way can't even be backed up by facts.Semenback what the hell are you doing back here? Don't you have a brother you should be screwing?
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Sivlerback DPOY said:
I wish I was able to make others out to be they way I want them to be, even though my way can't even be backed up by facts.Semenback what the hell are you doing back here? Don't you have a brother you should be screwing?
Semenback what the hell are you doing back here? Don't you have a brother you should be screwing?
I am enjoying watching people's brains explode at the first sign of common sense!
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FREAKofSTEEL08 said:
Silly James.... What do you expect of a Kid from Akron , and Educated at Kent State University ?YOu are correct, so many of the Ohio boys end up in Pitt, the list is endless. The second they get there they turn into morons. I wonder why that is?
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@inspecta said:
Are you suggesting that you've offered up common sense in this thread?Hahahaha....
Every President for the last 40 or so years has met with the champions of the major sports. It's an American tradition, you are the best team therefore you get to meet the president.
By making the statement "He would be meeting with the cards if they had one" is so obvious you have to wonder why in the world Harrison thinks he's making a profound statement....utterly ridiculous.
Frankly I'm amazed you knuckle draggers are even attempting to spin this, and I've seen you spin some really gross shit. This one however, takes the cake.
I am still trying to figure out the Harrison comments myself. Its the rediculous things a few people on here are saying that are made for the sole purpose of them being able to make themselves feel better about their own team by making there senseless world a reality.
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@inspecta said:
WTF did you just say?Seriously dude, wake up. Let's say the Cards did win the title, and Boldin came out and made the same exact statement. Do you really think we'd be cool with it? Hell no, we'd be giving him hell as well.
But no, you want to believe it's our hatred of Pittsburgh that's driving these insults. Whatever helps you sleep at night. Face it dude, you have a roided up, self centered woman beater as the face of your franchise. But it stands to reason you sister-humping inbred mongoloids would hoist that up as a standard to live up to.
Face it, just becuase you say it doesn't mean any of it is true...
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Honestly, all the rivalry stuff aside, this is extrememly embarrassing for Pitt. I saw his interview and he comes off as a complete moron and I guarantee this will have a trickle down effect with his teammates. I'd be embarrassed as hell to have this guy as a teammate.
Great work Pittspuke, your best player last year is a roid headed Retard but I guess Pitt fan never has cared much about the character of their players anyway.
but I guess Pitt fan never has cared much about the character of their players anyway.
That's a little unfounded even when criticizing the most hated of rivals. The Rooney's are known for a quality organization with integrity, no matter how much we bust their balls, it's undeniable. Is the man a neanderthal? Undeniable. I'm embarassed for them and their association, one can hope they show a little class and formally reprimand him in public, but that doesn't mean that they just don't care about character, that's monopolized by the Cowgirls and Ratbirds...
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@inspecta said:
you have a roided up, self centered woman beater as the face of your franchise. But it stands to reason you sister-humping inbred mongoloids would hoist that up as a standard to live up to.He is a prominent face of the franchise after his success last year, and the sucks for Pitt until the distance themselves, or push him to the background. Meanwhile makes for a great target.
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This has to totally suck for Steeler fan, and I really mean that.
One of the biggest choady maneuvers ever, but even more shocking is how the Pitt folk are rationalizing it. But why should we be surprised?
Can all their fans be this stupid?
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This has to totally suck for Steeler fan, and I really mean that.
One of the biggest choady maneuvers ever, but even more shocking is how the Pitt folk are rationalizing it. But why should we be surprised?
Can all their fans be this stupid?
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@inspecta said:
And conversely it doesn't mean its not true.See how that game works?
Everything in the story including his own words says what I am saying is true. Get it?
They problem is, you will believe anything as fact just because you wish it was a fact. You WANT to believe Harrison isn't the best defensive player in the league so you make up some lame excuse. My best explanation for your denial is jealousy or envy, but that’s just my guess. In your world where everything is how you want it, it somehow makes sense. When you have to validate any of your claims you do one of three things: 1) Simply repeat the claim 2) Throw out personal attacks, name call, insult, basically just act ridiculous. 3) Use a very broad statement, false cause and effect, or an exaggeration of the truth as an undisputable evidence for your claim. You do #3 most often. Although, when you do this, you get nothing but support and cheers from most of the other board members. That gives you false confidence and prevents you from understanding just how ridiculous you often act. (random added in note= most of you will try to deny reading this) I try to show you some ways you can improve your arguments, but you are too much in denial to accept the way you are. When I mock what you do in other posts you quickly pick up on how the logic actually contains no logic at all. You refuse to accept you are that way. Although, I think I am reading way too much into this. Personally, I think you believe nonsense like this is fun to partake in.
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Yes, Harrison made a stupid remark. He is probably not the brightest person. Probably not a model citizen also.
The Steelers put out a tough team year after year. The Rooneys were named the best owners in the NFL. They have won more Super Bowls than any other team.
We want to be as successful as the Steelers. If, as a Browns fan, you wouldn't trade the past 40 seasons for the Steeler success, you're not being honest with yourself.
Harrison is dumb. But he's not paid to make smart comments. He's paid to pick off a pass in the endzone, during the Superbowl and return it 100 yards for a game changing touchdown.
I'll get lambasted because I'm saying something positive about the Steelers. But I give credit where credit is due. (and I don't give it when it's not due, which ticks people here off)
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