Barack Obama on the Royals
Braved the weather and the lines last night to attend the Town Hall meeting at Municipal Auditorium with Barack Obama.
In speaking of unity he evoked local sports, starting with the Missouri-Kansas rivalry. This brought a a strong reaction from the crowd, including a short session of 'MIZ-ZOU'.
Next he stated how we loved our Cardinals, to which he received a flurry of boos. After a short pause, he rescinded, "Oh, people here still care about the Royals?"
Most people thought this was funny but as a fan it was just yet another reminder of our place. Here's to change and the promise of a better tomorrow.
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He just lost my vote...
:)
by doublestix on Jan 30, 2008 2:03 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Smart man!
by loyal2s dad on Jan 30, 2008 2:04 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Go Royals and Go Barack
Interesting article on how athletes are usually unwilling to get involved in politics, and when they do, they are Republicans:
What, no politics in pro sports?
by RoyalsRetro on Jan 30, 2008 2:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
i was fishing around on the donor search sites
huffington post has one where you can search by stated profession, a few i remember were
peyton manning- thompson
roy williams- obama
derek lee- obama
glass was also all over the place
by LeoBloom on Jan 30, 2008 3:19 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I've searched in the past
George Brett seems to be a Republican
Glass gave to mostly Republicans, although he did give money to Rep. Emmanuel Cleaver, the Dem, and former KC Mayor who represents most of KC.
I know Dusty Baker gave money to Obama
Here's a list from Baseball Think Factory:
Ernie Harwell................$2,000 to Bush
Peter Magowan................$2,000 to Bush
Frank & Jamie McCourt........$4,000 to Kerry
Jon Miller...................$1,000 to Kerry
Rafael Palmeiro..............$2,000 to Bush
Mr. & Mrs. A-Rod.............$4,000 to Bush
Mrs. Tony Gwynn..............$2,000 to Bush
Nolan Ryan...................$1,000 to Bush
Vin Scully...................$1,000 to Bush
George Steinbrenner..........$2,000 to Bush
by RoyalsRetro on Jan 30, 2008 3:44 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
George Steinbrenner's a Republican
by Royals Nation on Jan 30, 2008 4:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
I could be wrong
by RoyalsRetro on Jan 30, 2008 4:23 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
There's A Point
by philofthenorth on Jan 30, 2008 9:10 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Others
In addition, given his affinity for guns I think it's safe to put Luke Scott in the Republican camp as well: http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/columns/story?id=2691043
by DC Royal on Jan 30, 2008 3:53 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I don't want to know
Similarly, I try to ignore when my favorite politicians (and that is a short list) express an interest in a particular sports team.
by NYRoyal on Jan 30, 2008 4:11 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I can not stand Obama
by TXroyal on Jan 30, 2008 4:15 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
I'm with you
by royaldaddy on Jan 30, 2008 4:39 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
We are treading on dangerous ground
by NYRoyal on Jan 30, 2008 4:46 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Except
by RoyalsRetro on Jan 30, 2008 5:14 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
My favorite historical Am. political parties
Anti-Masonic Party (1826-1838)
Nullifier Party (1830-1839)
Anti-Nebraska Party (1854)
Readjuster Party (1870-1885)
by NYRoyal on Jan 30, 2008 5:20 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Know Nothings = Anti-Irish immigrant party
by DC Royal on Jan 30, 2008 7:30 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Looks like society
A century and a half later, and we seemingly have made little to no progress in this country.
by loyal2s dad on Jan 31, 2008 10:27 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
it's official
by Gordon Roy on Jan 31, 2008 7:58 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs
As a Mizzou fan,
Let me know if they ever revive the Anti-Nebraska Party. That's just classic.
by loyal2s dad on Jan 30, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Readjuster Party?
by loyal2s dad on Jan 30, 2008 5:41 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Thats what I thought of when I
by TXroyal on Jan 30, 2008 9:53 PM EST up reply actions 0 recs
Anti-Masonic Party
by loyal2s dad on Jan 30, 2008 5:43 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Apathy party?
by Royals Nation on Jan 30, 2008 8:16 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
No Kansan Can
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prohibition_Party
by philofthenorth on Jan 30, 2008 9:17 PM EST reply actions 0 recs
Dont' blame me, I voted for Kodos
by RoyalsRetro on Jan 31, 2008 10:32 AM EST reply actions 0 recs
abortions for some
Best.Episode.Ever.
I still quote that all the time.
Unfortunately, I think we're in danger of having Kang vs. Kodos when it comes time for the general election.
by marbotty on Jan 31, 2008 11:29 AM EST up reply actions 0 recs















