Cerbaho-WG Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 The troops flat out don't give a f*** if a team wears camouflage or not. It's a dumb, empty gesture that makes the players look like idiots. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heads22 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 QUOTE(Cerbaho-WG @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 11:51 AM) The troops flat out don't give a f*** if a team wears camouflage or not. It's a dumb, empty gesture that makes the players look like idiots. How can they look like idiots if you can't see them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greg775 Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) The troops flat out don't give a f*** if a team wears camouflage or not. It's a dumb, empty gesture that makes the players look like idiots. How do you know what makes the troops happy? You may not like them (the camos), but anything people here in their comfortable homes can do to honor the troops, who daily are sweating their asses off for us here is no empty gesture. Maybe you served in the armed services, maybe not. I for one applaud ANY gesture to honor those guys who are fighting this stupid ass war. I hope the Sox give all Chicagoans at war future season tickets for FREE at least for one season. Edited February 4, 2008 by greg775 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeGofannon Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Support the troops, bring them home Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(LukeGofannon @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 06:41 PM) Support the troops, bring them home ...to unemployment perhaps? The job of a soldier is to fight the enemy (shoot and be shot at). This wasn't a drafted war, they knew what they were getting into when they signed up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mr_genius Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 02:36 PM) How can they look like idiots if you can't see them? Good point. Could also assist in stealing bases. I'm all for this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NorthSideSox72 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Well, I've seen them do special stuff for the troops at the park before - usually events before the game, first pitches, stuff like that. And I've seen and heard very positive responses from soldiers about it. Why wouldn't this also be a respectable gesture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 03:36 PM) How can they look like idiots if you can't see them? QUOTE(mr_genius @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 08:55 PM) Good point. Could also assist in stealing bases. I'm all for this. Anyone else getting a "LOL" picture in their heads like I am? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(knightni @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 06:34 PM) Anyone else getting a "LOL" picture in their heads like I am? I would be, except that the LOL picture is also wearing the Camo unis, and I just can't seem to see it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knightni Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Balta1701 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 09:35 PM) I would be, except that the LOL picture is also wearing the Camo unis, and I just can't seem to see it. Just a bobbing head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlaSoxxJim Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Heads22 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 03:36 PM) How can they look like idiots if you can't see them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 Is there a line that gets crossed and then it's a meaningless gesture? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyyle23 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 09:18 PM) Is there a line that gets crossed and then it's a meaningless gesture? Sure. When you start seeing the jerseys in Wisconsin during Deer hunting season, the line is crossed. In all series-ness, this is about putting a different kind of jersey on the rack in the pro shop, and nothing else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balta1701 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 07:22 PM) Sure. When you start seeing the jerseys in Wisconsin during Deer hunting season, the line is crossed. In all series-ness, this is about putting a different kind of jersey on the rack in the pro shop, and nothing else. And it's free advertising to anyone Mark runs in to while hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Kickass Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(kyyle23 @ Feb 4, 2008 -> 10:22 PM) Sure. When you start seeing the jerseys in Wisconsin during Deer hunting season, the line is crossed. In all series-ness, this is about putting a different kind of jersey on the rack in the pro shop, and nothing else. Ding! So do proceeds of ticket sales or jersey sales go helping war wounded? Or VA services? Cause I'd be down with it then. If not, it'll just be annoying because I'll keep accidentally walking into camo jersey wearin fans on the concourse. Ya know, cause I can't see em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 While it doesn't bother me as much as some, I don't think the jersey is worth much. Personally I think letting troops into games for free (if they do still do that) is a nicer gesture. I also agree that if they really wanted to do something, they could donate a portion of sales of these uni's to places like the VA hospitals, or for families that have lost family members to war, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I don't see how these can be reusable. Once you take them off, how are you going to find them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 07:59 AM) While it doesn't bother me as much as some, I don't think the jersey is worth much. Personally I think letting troops into games for free (if they do still do that) is a nicer gesture. I also agree that if they really wanted to do something, they could donate a portion of sales of these uni's to places like the VA hospitals, or for families that have lost family members to war, etc. Exactly. The cynic in me sees a marketing ploy to get people into the games and profits for the companies doing these tributes. Let's buy a support our troops magnet and support the 9 year old kid in China that makes them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 04:39 PM) Exactly. The cynic in me sees a marketing ploy to get people into the games and profits for the companies doing these tributes. Let's buy a support our troops magnet and support the 9 year old kid in China that makes them. you guys are just un-american go vote for Hillary...hippies.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 04:25 PM) you guys are just un-american go vote for Hillary...hippies.... I'm building sand castles to support our troops! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:31 PM) I'm building sand castles to support our troops! I'm eating cheeseburgers... you can donate at Parules@yahoo.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 And SS is posting to support our troops, let's all join him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sox4lifeinPA Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(Texsox @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 05:45 PM) And SS is posting to support our troops, let's all join him. 30k posts man. 20k ago you had the right to joke Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WilliamTell Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 I really like the idea of letting the troops in for free to support them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Texsox Posted February 5, 2008 Share Posted February 5, 2008 QUOTE(sox4lifeinPA @ Feb 5, 2008 -> 04:52 PM) 30k posts man. 20k ago you had the right to joke Cause I'm supporting the troops too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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