R. Rich

See you then.

So do I, Rock. Still, maybe I'll run into you at Nick Tahou's a week from tomorrow.

I'll try. That's okay, though. I'll see you next weekend for the Cardinals game.

How profound.

I finally put back the link to last year's photos from the tailgate/game. I also posted this in the Baltimore/Washington Area Events forum. Here's the link to photos from the 2003 Bills @ Ravens Preseason Game Tailgate. You'll need the password info: email address: RRich@GoBills.net Password (all CAPS): BUFPIX87

Here's the link to photos from the 2003 Bills @ Ravens Preseason Game Tailgate. You'll need the password info: email address: RRich@GoBills.net Password (all CAPS): BUFPIX87

Coverage has always been a weak spot for Fletcher. But, you're right, he does seem to have a problem with these penalties and poor behavior. This just doesn't seem like him at all. I have to hope he'll get it together soon.

Who said something about our girl?

You have the right to feel that way, so why would I flame away at you? The double standard you referred to is generic and applies to basically anyone. It's the same reason women are offended by rap songs calling women "bitches" or "ho's", yet a song called "I'm A B word" by a FEMALE pop singer becomes a smash hit. In terms of the 'N word', a lot of blacks kind of adopted the term to lessen its impact when whites use it againt us. Personally, I try to steer clear of it, even with my family and black friends.

It sure is tough to get. You may want to chance it at the game by seeing who has tickets available outside. Be careful if you do that, though. Otherwise, check with eBay and the brokers to see what you can find. I hope we'll see you both at our tailgate at Sliders if you can find tickets. Then again, maybe you'll think of making the trip regardless. You'd get a chance to meet some of the regulars here and there will be people from other Bills boards as well. Everyone is welcome.

Yes, that football deserved to die. And I hope it burns in Hell!!!

What's sarcasm?

My black what?

Hopefully that's the end of the drama surrounding Sam Adams and now he can concentrate on playing football.

You shouldn't say.

I've never been banned here. That was a misunderstanding and I've learned not to listen to those NOT in the know. You know I don't hate.

I did post those jokes in the spirit of the original post, which was a joke (hence the Silly Unfocused Wednseday, or SUW, tag). I really didn't want to offend anyone. I joke a lot about race just because it's something I know a lot about. I know all about white people's attitudes towards blacks, black people's attitudes towards whites, and everyone's attitudes towards blacks and whites together. I've dealt with racism on all those fronts, so to me, it's not a big deal. In order to keep my sanity, I just don't let that stuff get to me. Otherwise, my wife and I couldn't go out in public and have a good time because I'd be worried about people looking and whispering about "the black guy with the white lady." I was introduced to racism when I was very young and in order to cope, I'd do things like laugh along with the "n***er jokes" (as my classmates would affectionately refer to them) and even go as far as learning them and beating them to the punch line. That would make them go nuts! So, I've had a very cavalier attitude towards racism. Other people who are with me sometimes wonder how I can listen to certain comments or how I can laugh at those kind of jokes, but that was my defense mechanism and it has worked for the most part. It takes A LOT to get me heated to the point where words will make me want to fight with someone. I do realize that not everyone shares this perspective, so I do apologize for anyone being offended by the jokes. Most people realize that I was joking around but I see that not everyone is aware of that and also not everyone thinks it was funny. I hope those people know that I'm sincere in my apology and that it was all in good fun. Bad judgment, it seems. I'll lay off that stuff. Okay, back to bashing the Bills, baseball talk, and all that other crap.

Hopefully he'll come back. He's a good guy. He definitely knows how to stir up emotions around here.

You shouldn't hate, Steve.

Now you're doing exactly what I did. If it wasn't a joke, you appear to be quite hypocritical. If it was, then I find it amusing.

No Dennis, I don't hate myself. In fact, I don't hate. Am I a bigot? For the umpteenth time, no. It was a joke. Jungle bunnies? Man, I haven't heard that in a while. Anyway, check out the post I made where I explained what I inteded to do with the post. Sorry it got to you.

Bedsheets work in a pinch.

Just one. She's over at Two Bills Drive.

Yeah, but you knew that already.

Sucker!