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The Barnsley lad is like listening to Peter Kay without any obvious punchlines.
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I’ve always found you pretty reasonable in previous exchanges, Sidey. I don’t see you or any other folks I’ve taken issue with in this thread as idiots and haven’t questioned your right to disagree. I also don’t think that it would have been useful for me to throw around insults and accusations although in various ways they’ve been fired at me. I guess what this shows me is the level of passion which is evoked by this Trumpian era in US politics.
Blimey Sidey. Some nerve touched there. It’s the ‘orange man bad’ factor I reckon. First, in agreement, I actually suggested that the Trump stuff meant this should be moved … but it was introduced on here so that’s why I responded on here.
Did you actually read my post? I mean really read it? I explained where I was coming from .. but only speculated on anyone else. I actually said ‘I dont know’ and couldnt be certain on others motives.The only assumptions I can see in this thread were that anyone not seeing Trump as self evidently the worst candidate must be blind and ‘cultish.’ That was until your latest contribution where you make the assumption that many of your acquaintances pay as much attention to US politics as I do. How on earth is that not an assumption .. unless you’ve accurately measured their ‘attention’ and mine and found a way to compare. To be honest ..I think you went off on one a little bit because ‘everyone knows that any measure of support for Donald Trump in any situation and at any level is self evidently bad.’ And to drive the point home one can also throw in accusations of arrogance and being unbalanced and that the stating of a case is ‘agenda laden’
As I said ..’Blimey, Sidey.’I’ll know where to come then, Ferrite when my vision clears and I recognise that you are the one to assist me.
My initial post was to challenge the assertion that it’s somehow self evident that anyone voting for Trump must be manifesting ‘cultish’ behaviour. You are confident ..from your last statement regarding my need for ‘help’ and my ‘wilful blindness’ .. that it is self evident. I find this simplistic and insulting not only to myself but for the tens of millions who have seen Trump, over the past few years, as the better option. Its possible that you are not as invested in the US political situation as I am and therefore less well informed and even that you have formed your opinion from the BBC and other superficial sources .. I don’t know. Maybe you subscribe to the progressive agenda as represented by the Democratic Party and so Trump is some kind of bogeyman. Again I can’t be certain in the way that you are certain about me and my condition.
Time will tell I guess.Thanks for your explanation, Ferrite. I see where you are coming from although I would still take issue with the analogy. First because the US Presidential electoral system is a fundraising slugfest ..so to be in it you have to do it. Secondly its not Trump’s fault that his supporters perceive the relentless flow of impeachment, accusations and arraignments as victimisation and the weaponisation of institutions that should be impartial. That is also how I see it.
you would have voted for Trump?
I would. The option in 2016 was Hilary ..in 2020 Joe Biden. I would on both occasions have felt that, whilst seeing flaws in Trumps presentation and mannerisms, that he better represented the policies which would be best for US society.
As for Sidey’s analysis .. I agree that there are ‘cultish’ elements associated with both Trump and the other examples. That doesn’t mean that the labelling in general terms is valid. I am challenging the assumption that it’s self evident that Trump is not someone that a responsible and discerning person could vote for. So ..for me ..Ferrite’s random insertion of him or his supporters into the thread should be challenged.
Still prefer to wait for Ferrite to answer since he posted………. however, although this really takes us to t’other side of Bru and also probably puts me in to someone’s firing line, I can’t resist responding to the explanation that, apparently, every Trump supporter ‘believes everything or at least follows everything he says ..like a cult.’
So that’s tens of millions of US voters over two elections? That’s my highly educated and pretty discerning ( only my word for it) daughter and son in law . That’s also .. should I have been a U.S. voter .. also me over the last two elections. There were only two choices. Labelling people who have to live out the consequences of their choices in such a dismissive and insulting manner says more about the labellers than it does about Trump supporters.2 users thanked author for this post.
What a strange lot, like Trump supporters.
. An explanation would be appreciated, Ferrite.
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Yep ..there’s always a downside to every glimmer IB… if you look hard enough and really want it.
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Good call on the attendance, Ironfromafar. I thought you’d overestimated by at least 600. A surprisingly good following from Scarborough but even so today shows the appetite and potential within the town.
Lots I agree with there, Gurney, and well argued. A couple of reflections. First,of course ..to be a Community asset there does have to be a club in the first place. I also believe that trawling through the past to expose someone’s character can be helpful and informative for the present but with the proviso that there should be an acceptance that people do mature and change ..unless personal hurts and agendas preclude that possibility. I guess that’s why I would like IB to address the couple of questions I posed. I’m definitely concerned about the club, care about its values and worry that DH has bitten off more than he can chew financially. But I am not as pessimistic as some.
Not sure why ‘slavish’ support in politics is relevant to this discussion. Probably can guess.The problem with being ‘corralled’ with IB is that he doesn’t stick to facts. One big irritation with these last few exchanges is that he labels anyone questioning his motives or his methods as a supporter of the ‘demon Dave.’ I’ve tried to stay off that polarised position ..because I don’t have one. I’ve never said that he doesn’t make reasonable points about CCJs or anything else. My beef was with his comment about the spotlight falling on him … a bit rich from Mr Spotlight man.’
I would have a bit more time for him if he would answer two basic questions.
1. What is his relationship with DH?
2. If I was to fully buy in to his perspective ..What should I do?
IB has constantly ignored several posters who have asked these questions. An honest answer to either of them would be a start.No axe to grind for DH from me. Not backing anyone.I just like a level playing field.
Although, to be fair, IB … I still think my invitation for you to step forward in maturity is reasonable.Not defensive then Awaywego.🙂
4728? A bit surprised by that prediction. Would be v happy with 6-800 less
All else pales when hearing your view on the ‘jumper.’ I guess you’ve never walked with a person contemplating suicide or battling extreme depression.Believe me ..that person in his last moments..or his Mum ..or wife and kids ..or mates ..won’t be agonising over the undoubted inconvenience caused to football supportersor anyone else. I recognise your frustration ..but just think you’d have been better leaving that detail out or at least rephrasing your sentiments.
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Bob was and is definitely that ..’an observer.’ That ability to reflect and to capture his observations in devastatingly powerful and moving poetical lyrics led to his Nobel prize for Literature. He’s also hard to pin down. He has evolved, mutated, transformed etc etc through many phases and never become ‘bound’ by any of them as far as I can see. Maybe he has more certainties in private ..but in the public sphere there has always been that element of ‘will o the wisp.’
Just to say that IB feels that news of CcJs has led to an increased spotlight on him. That’s how he opens above.Presumably he feels that this is some sort of diversionary tactic to take attention away from the ‘true villain.’
IB. Grow the hell up. Get some sort of perspective ..both on yourself, DH and other posters. Your obsession will inevitably take you into a false reality ..delusion .. and this statement is an indicator. It has been your relentless flow of negative information ..including re CCJs ..that has given you any spotlight on here. If you don’t like discussion surrounding you and your motives ..then don’t post.
CCJs are a stain on our club. There has been some decent discussion above. The explanation re the sheer number, validation process, administration of payment, prioritisation etc may be guff ..as you inevitably suggest ..though several posters have found this plausible and been willing to extend some ‘grace.’ Maybe you haven’t been payed, maybe DH bullied you at school, maybe he ran your cat over .. none of us know what motivates you and you don’t tell us. But please .. if you are to keep up this campaign ..don’t bleat when there is a response!1 user thanked author for this post.
To be fair IA.. it was an open goal. A dozen of us could have scored that one!
Wot!!? Beeston, Butterfield and Shrimpton on Frodingham Road on crutches. That’s our midfield gone.
I’m pretty sure he’s not the Messiah, Sanfran. Let’s all hope he’s not a naughty boy.
And if he says ‘There’s just too much coming out of the woodwork. I’m cutting my losses and I’m off’? Who will be the most content? You and me? IA and Pat? Deerey? … or IB and IE?
ps in the same spirit as Deerey .. this last sentence is aimed at IB etc and not those who are expressing cautious concern at our present situation
It appears the ‘cap’ issue has been dealt with according to Ironfromafar. Agreed that existing CCJs need addressing. If new ones ’emerge’ would that be ‘inexcusable’, Sidey .. or could we accept that when sorting a mess we sometimes have to prioritise and ask for a bit of grace rather than character defamation at every emerging problem or a less than immediate response?
ps in my youth I did have a few ‘pints’ of nauseating!!
Agree with those points Westyorksiron. I’m more interested in engaging with posts like that in the future that raise sensible points rather than these stupid witch hunts regarding particular posters and attempting to find out posters real names and quietening doubters
We’ve had the ‘burning torches’ and now it’s ‘witch hunts’ by folks who aren’t ‘sensible,’ Deerey. Just recently you professed to be ‘confused’ as to whether I believe in free speech. I know … from you and other posters..that there are some bad ‘uns on Twitter and Facebook. But, at the risk of triggering outrage, you are coming across a bit ‘puritanical’ at present. A good few on here ..NI, IA , Ironfromafar and others..have accepted concerns but find the relentless negativity of a few posters clearly with an agenda tiresome to the pint of nauseating.
Have another look at my reply to Westyorks. Is my first point about DH and dealing with emerging debt invalid?
Is my concluding point about possible scenarios without DH not worthy of consideration?
Let’s not berate others for doing what any of us ..including you .. can slip into.1 user thanked author for this post.
WestYorks .. Just one example of the speculation that surrounds any current posting. ‘He knew what mess/debts he was taking on.’ Do we know that he knew. Could it be that they have ’emerged’ as the trawl through the accounts plus CCJs has brought them to light. The purchase was definitely rushed ..as it had to be to keep the club going. This may be one consequence.
In general terms my question to you after, your reasonable posting, would be ..’ If Hilton had not stepped in then in what situation would SUFC be in?’ A new last minute purchaser? A phoenix club trying to get in to level 9 and find a ground? Out of existence? Nobody who fails to find any glimmers of hope around Hilton ever seems to address what looks to me like a reasonable and fundamental question.Agreed.Nothing to disagree with there. DH may not provide a ground or even a future …but he’s having a go. IB and others have alerted us to some of the issues he either faces or surround him ..but the toxic, mean spirited nature of the constant flow tells us that this is not really about informing Iron fans.For one or two it is personal ..maybe for a couple more it is the old ‘I oppose any and every Chairman syndrome.’ Maybe in the mix are those who just love to torment and sow division amongst rival fans. I’ll probably be accused of wanting to censor .. which I don’t.. but I do look forward to the time when things have worked through, one way or t’other, and these posts have faded away.
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Well done matt give mr hillton enough rope and he will hang himself very clever indeed , great work.
And there you have it! Anything ..even that meeting with the approval of more than 30 posters … is construed as being a negative.(And ..please ..start getting Hilton’s name right).
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No flaming torches as far as I can see. IB and II have raised many issues in an unrelenting and negative way. …so no surprise that posters await their response.It will be interesting to see how they do respond to SSTs excellent interview and report. I see SNOT has already made it clear that there are no positives for him as he confuses IB, someone with the luxury of pouring out his ‘info’ from his anonymous and ‘neutral’ position, with someone who has a commitment to fulfil and alot at stake if it goes pear shaped.
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