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Eddie McGuire, the charming laid back voice that blokes all over Australia can relate to. He is a man that does not subscribe to…
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Brock Lesnar's inclusion on the UFC 200 card has thrust him into the pool of fighters that are tested by the United States Anti-Doping…
I have been a fan of superheroes since the day I was born. A loving and caring mother would introduce this little boy in…
England is no longer a major sporting power, and hasn't been for quite some time. I will preface this argument with the idea that…
It says something about the state of southern hemisphere rugby when a Rugby World Cup can be held in the heart of the northern…
The pool stages are done and the Rugby World Cup 2015 has hit the quarter finals. There have been a few surprise results, particularly…
Should the Chicago Bulls stick with the hometown kid that cannot seem to stay healthy? After Rose fractured an orbital bone earlier this week…
Lets play a name-association game. Sonny Bill Williams: amazing athlete. Sonny Bill Williams: good rugby player. Sonny Bill Williams. Should not be an All…
World Wrestling Entertainment was justified in firing Hulk Hogan; what he said was absolutely disgusting. That is not to say I believe Hulk Hogan…
Aaron Smith is the most valuable player in world rugby at this very moment. In fact, I can confidently say that without him the…
LeBron James should have been awarded the Finals MVP trophy. And I don't think that there is any legitimate argument that could make me…
Upon Jerry Collins' death in a car accident some weeks ago, I realised that there were a number of things that I would never…
Read the articles before you say that I am hating. The SBW article was saying that I didn’t beleive his form warranted selection. A completely valid opinion at that point in time. I will admit that I was obviously wrong in the end because he played phenomenal and I will admit that. That is the amazing thing about opinions, is that they are just that. I was so glad to be wrong because I love watching SBW play well.
The Brock Lesnar article does not hate on Lesnar. I love Lesnar as an athlete. Huge fan. Its about how unfair it is that the UFC are not drug testing him properly. Its about the issue of steroid use, not solely Lesnar himself.
Thank you for the condescension, but ‘hating’ is not the right term.
Eddie McGuire must be fired in light of recent comments
This is all my opinion. I am not backing away from what I have said at all. I also used the Caroline Wilson example.
“…after stating that he would offer $50,000 to watch prominent AFL journalist Wilson be drowned at next year’s Freeze MND charity event.” Granted that this is paraphrasing, but it is still an example.
If I say that someone’s comment is sexist then it is obviously implied in the bounds of normal human interaction that I believe comments to be sexist. I am stating an opinion, not a fact. And I am not backing away from my opinion at all. That is basic philosophy of language. If I were to say “Apples taste nice” then I am asserting an opinion, not a fact.
Eddie McGuire must be fired in light of recent comments
I love writing about personalities and things that effect people. I am not an habitual hater at all. This article is about why McGuire’s comments cause harm, and what should be done about it. I do not believe that taking aim at remarks that cause harm to others, as I have done about McGuire and Hulk Hogan in the past, to be ‘hating’. I believe it to be the right thing to do.
Eddie McGuire must be fired in light of recent comments
I did explain this assertion with examples of what he has said in the past. The comments speak for themselves. And yes, I admit that I do use aesthetically pleasing language at times for my argument and maybe that was a little over the top. I have merely said that I believe Eddie’s comments to be dangerous because they change the way people treat others in a negative way and that the logical conclusion is to punish this and snuff it out for a better society. I have shown you what he has said, and then remarked that I believe such comments to reek of sexism; my remarks on unjustified.
Eddie McGuire must be fired in light of recent comments
Your first point is very illogical. You are saying that because we live in an unfair and cruel society, that we should be content with unfair and cruel comments in a public forum. And that to work towards a fair and uncruel society is childish because it is unattainable. I do not share this view. It is not ‘PC’ at all, and never once did I say that I find Eddie’s comments offensive. I did not even use that word once. I do not take offence to such conversations at all, in the words of Stephen Fry:
““It’s now very common to hear people say, ‘I’m rather offended by that.’ As if that gives them certain rights. It’s actually nothing more… than a whine. ‘I find that offensive.’ It has no meaning; it has no purpose; it has no reason to be respected as a phrase. ‘I am offended by that.’ Well, so f***ing what.””
I have not stated that I was offended, I have said why his words are dangerous and what I believe should be done about it. I am not whining. My point is not that McGuire’s comments offend, but that they do damage. They change the way members of society are being treated, whether you want to admit it or not. This is not about taking offence at all. It is about working to stop defamation of peoples. I strongly believe that punishing McGuire will work towards doing that.
Eddie McGuire must be fired in light of recent comments
I think you raise a very good point. I think the interpretation of such comments are where a very large part of the problem lies. But I have an opinion, and that is that the public outcry should be cause for Eddie to be fired. This is not just based off of this incident alone at all. This is based off many other comments that he has made over the years. It is an accumulation. I am not calling for a ‘PC’ society at all, I am often very opposed to over progressive notions, but this is not one of those notions. He has proved time and time again to be a detriment to the way we think about race and gender in a modern society. He should at least be punished sufficiently for his words, not just with a slap on the wrist that he always seems to receive.
Eddie McGuire must be fired in light of recent comments
I am very well aware of the wellness policy. If the WWE’s wellness policy is so effective, then why isn’t Lesnar being tested by USADA for the standard four month period? That would legitimise the wellness policy completely.
Benoit was one of WWE’s top guys and he was on steroids and large quantities were found at his house at the time of his death. At that point in time he was passing the drug tests in the WWE. So he was on steroids and still passing these seemingly ‘surprise tests’.
Surely this has to raise suspicion.
Brock Lesnar must not fight at UFC 200
I cannot be sued for defamation because I haven’t said anything that is not true. I said he was arrested and let off. Both true facts. I am therefore not defaming his character. I have freely said what is true. If it is in the public record it cannot be defamation.
I am not saying he is on steroids at all; I have merely stated that he should be tested. I believe that Brock Lesnar should be tested for steroids like everyone else. If you think that is a ‘horrible’ opinion, then I really do not know what to say. Lesnar may have fought opponents whilst they were on steroids, but that does not justify him not being tested. That line of logic makes very little sense. I really do not understand how someone can be content with someone not being tested for steroids in a fighting bout.
Brock Lesnar must not fight at UFC 200
Would just like to add that Mark Hunt is not ‘Australia’s own’. He is a New Zealander that lives in Sydney. I agree with pretty much all of your predictions, pretty spot on. I do think that Lesnar might be a little better than expected, will be interesting to see how his stand up game goes, because if he is not on point, he will get knocked out, and knocked out early. Lesnar doesn’t have the greatest chin, so this fight will either be won by Lesnar on the ground, or won by Hunt on the feet.
I am most excited for this main event, I want to see Cormier do well, but how amazing would it be to see Jones back to what he used to be. Such an exciting card, top to bottom. Great article.
UFC 200 provides fans with action-packed card
You make a really good point. I think both Sopoaga and Piutau will both play in the tournament due to injuries as well. With all this said, I am so excited for this World Cup to start.
Why is Sonny Bill Williams in the All Blacks' RWC squad?
i agree Astro. ‘D’. Seriously? I don’t think you are on to comment. Do you know or understand the history of that word that Hogan said in America? Your comparison is completely off base. There is so much hatred and suffering behind the words that Hogan uttered. It is in no way comparable.
That kind tolerance for hatred and disgusting historical injustices is why there is still so much prejudice and discrimination in this world. It is FAR more than just words in this context. It’s 400 years of oppression.
Hulkamania is dead: Hogan gets what he deserves
“You either die a hero or live long enough to see yourself become a villain” – Harvey Dent, Batman the Dark Knight. Completely true. It should be commended, I think it is a good step forward for the WWE to start to abolish such behaviours and hopefully continue to eradicate stereotypes within the business.
Hulkamania is dead: Hogan gets what he deserves
I know!! but apparently Shawn Michaels looks set to replace him and to be honest, I would much rather see Shawn.
Hulkamania is dead: Hogan gets what he deserves
Sure, I have made mistakes. Plenty of them, but I would hardly call a directed racist rant merely a ‘mistake’. When did I blame everything that is wrong within the WWE all on Hogan? I didn’t. Yes we all make mistakes, but thinking those thoughts and feeling that way about an entire race is absolutely disgusting. None of this article was about anyone else within the WWE or what they have done wrong. I am talking about Hogan. This is about Hogan. I have said that the WWE is littered with racism and stereotypes.
So by your logic Donald Sterling should not have been outcast from the NBA? Because it was illegally recorded in private? And because we all make mistakes?
I’m sorry but do not compare any mistake I have made to a racial tirade. That is on a completely different level. Sure, I understand that he was at a low point, and in the future I’m sure he can make amends and be the man I feel like he is; but for now, he needs to face the consequences for his actions.
Hulkamania is dead: Hogan gets what he deserves
“And yes, maybe his attitude can be explained by the wrestling world that he has lived in for the last four decades; the world in which racial stereotypes are littered throughout every showing of the sport. But an explanation for his words is in no way a justification.” – I agree that the WWE have been no saints and their use of racial stereotypes over history and even now are awful. But it is a good step for WWE to cut off Hogan like this; a good step for the future.
Hulkamania is dead: Hogan gets what he deserves
At the moment, the player with the greatest legacy out of the three is obviously Federer. He is the greatest of the three discussed as of right now. But, Djokovic has every chance of surpassing him when all is said and done. For Nadal, I think he will leave a lasting legacy but I do not think it matches Federer’s, no matter the record between the two.
As you said, Federer has been a model of consistency and is still world class. Djokovic has a very real opportunity of possibly being the greatest to ever play, but that all depends on what happens in the coming years.
Who is the best: Djokovic, Federer or Nadal?
I completely agree that Jordan did everything, have watched a lot of basketball. But to be fair, LeBron was shafted two years in a row to not win Defensive Player of the Year. LeBron is an amazing defender, and a better rebounder. Jordan was and always will be the greatest of all time but this performance from James in this series, whilst it will never compete with Jordan’s legacy, was simply outstanding.
LeBron James should have been the finals MVP
Apologies! Only just got on Roar and wrote this article for my website some time ago. Still think it needs to be discussed though.
LeBron James should have been the finals MVP
Hate to say I told you so.
Brock Lesnar must not fight at UFC 200