Just Call Me Joakim: Nix The Mexicutioner Nickname

Fine by me. 'Tis a silly nickname. We should shout down everyone at the site, Jacobin style, who tries to perpetuate its use. Sure, it's "just" symbolic. But that's probably what Hitler said about the Reichstag. ...Okay, I just violated Godwin's Law. But you take my meaning. I like the way Soria is thinking. It's nice to see some social responsible, thoughtful commentary from a stud KC player. In Chicago they'd already be modeling a bronze statue for the guy. - TL

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The Peacemaker

by billexgordler on Feb 22, 2011 11:15 PM EST via mobile reply actions 1 recs

Not bad, inasmuch as...

…one can take this a few ways. History-minded Kansas City folks know the violence behind this, but how many non-NRA/cowboy film junkies get it? …This is probably all moot anyway, as he doesn’t want a nickname. – TL

"Sir,--It has been wittily remarked that there are three kinds of falsehood: the first is a 'fib,' the second is a downright lie, and the third and most aggravated is statistics." *The National Observer* (June 13, 1891): p. 93-94.

by timlacy on Feb 23, 2011 9:09 AM EST up reply actions

The OP (Original Peacemaker)

by AxDxMx on Feb 23, 2011 5:47 PM EST up reply actions

I love it.

And my love for him just grows. I can’t think of a player who is more likeable, considerate, thoughtful, socially conscious, and with the talent to back it up (maybe Joe Mauer minus the “let’s stop perpetuating violence in my homeland” cause). I’ve been thinking of new nicknames and just can’t come up with anything good. I really think this blog could furnish some good brainstorming.

by AJaha25 on Feb 23, 2011 1:25 PM EST reply actions