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Will, I am always honored when you agree with my feelings. Even when you don't I'm still honored that you take time to comment! Thank you.
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From my friends who were at Daytona and kept me updated as to the flag count, thank you. This may be the first overt attempt by NASCAR to intimidate the fans they have left and it appears to me as though the intimidation did not work. What's next, the flag police? Will be interesting to see what happens at Darlington on Labor Day.
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Johnny, I was hoping some would show the spirit and it appears they did. Hope you went over and shook their hands!!! Have fun, be safe.
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Thanks for reading and commenting Dennis. Even if we don't agree on the Toyotas, it's great to have you here on RacersReunion and participating. Thank you.
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Me too Johnny. Hanging on the wall here in The Lair, is a centerfold shot from Stock Car Magazine from this race wher Johnny Reb is riding in the front with the Confederate Flag, King Richard is sitting on the convertible bootwith an R.C. Cola, and yours truly is on the trunk of the pace car with the "Plymouth 43" flag. We were on the way from Victory Lane to the Press Box. I have NOT been informed by Brian that my Plymouth 43 flag will be banned from the tracks but no matter, there is no longer a Plymouth in the field. Oh, and that race was the one in which Richard broke his Dad's record for number of wins and Richard autographed that flag as we got to the Press Box. Still have that flag too.
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I have refrained from comment on this subject during the past two weeks. I cannot, however, continue to remain silent on this ridiculous assault on Southern Heritage by the WHITE LIBERALS who are pushing this issue. It is not the African-Americans of the South who are, for the most part, offended by the Battle Flag of the Confederacy. This current movement to desecrate the flag and all things Southern is just another attempt by the WHITE LIBERALS and the corrupted folks of the Al Sharpton movement to erase a part of the history of this Country. Shameful.
I have readin the news, and also saw it reported on television news, that they are asking for removal of the Southern Generals from Stone Mountain in Georgia. Ridiculous!!! TVLand, a network I once enjoyed for the older television shows, decided to remove The Dukes of Hazzard from the lineup because of the Confederate Flag on the roof of The General Lee.No more TVLand in this house. There is also a movement already started by petition to remove the book "Gone With The Wind" from libraries and to prevent showing of that movie at any venue. Do you see my point yet as to how ridiculous this entire situation has become.
It is unfortunate that a mentally disturbed young man chose to have his photo taken with the Confederate flag before killing nine innocent people at a church in Charleston, SC. My heart goes out to those families and I deeply regret their loss. It was not, however, that flag that caused this tragedy in spite of what the liberal press would have us believe.
I am embarrassed to be a South Carolinian after our Governor and assorted politicians were before television cameras before the first funeral of those lost in the tragedy. The television networks had a field day as our Governor said the flag will be removed, assuring us that the legislature would act, post-haste, to accomplish this. A special session will be called to take action on this flag removal within the next ten days. Never mind the fact that that same legislature had six months to try to repair our highways withOUT any action. This "knee-jerk" reaction by South Carolina government is absurd.
We have seen,even on the national news last night, that NASCAR does not want the Confederate flag flown at their events and are offering fans a free exchange of an American Flag for a Confederate flag. Brian Z. France has made such statements on the subject as to prove beyond all doubt that he must have been adopted as there is no way he can be a true France. As Jackie Gleason said to his "son" in Smokey and the Bandit, "There is NO WAY you came from my loins." Joie Chitwood and his statements officially removed any respect I ever had for that man.
I did not see it, but I had a call from a very good friend of mine this morning, and someone who is well respected in the world of NASCAR racers, who told me of Kyle Petty and Dale Jarrett on the NBC Sports Channel making statements strongly supporting NASCAR on this issue. Of course we've already heard from Dale, Jr. and Jeffy on the subject. I can only believe Dale and Kyle were instructed by both NASCAR and NBC to "Walk the Line" on the issue.
I'll probably get chastised for this, and this post may even be deleted by management for this, but I'm going to say it anyway. This country, more than any other, is so focused on an incorrectly perceived political correctness that common sense, nay ANY sense is gone. It no longer exists. What NASCAR is doing with its uncalled for action is putting the last nail in the coffin of the sport for the fans such as I. NASCAR you have deserted your base, trashed your heritage, and are expecting support from groups that have absolutely no interest in supporting you. Can you not see that?
I am not a racist. I truly do judge a person by his or her character, not by the color of their skin, their gender or even their sexuality. I am not even going to use the term "I have black friends" because it is better said that I have friends. The fact that some have darker tans than do I is of no consequence. I am in disbelief at what I'm hearing and seeing in response to the Confederate Flag.
One final statement,and this should really get the conversations and bombshells going. NASCAR, I am offended that Toyota is in NASCAR. My Daddy fought the Japanese Empire throughout the Pacific and lost many of his friends on islands like Iwo Jima and Leyete. Yet, here is this Japanese automaker running their junk on the NASCAR tracks. I find that offensive, very offensive. Sure, I know the argument that Toyotas are made in the U.S.A. Really? Yes,some are, at plants where the workers receive half the salaries of those in other plants here. Where do the net profits end up? Japan, of course. Oh, and as for that made in the U.S.A. argument, visit your local Toyota dealer and look at the stickers in the windows. More than 80% of the new Toyotas are manufacturer in Japan.
So there!! Better read this quick folks because I'm sure the political correct police will be here soon. Oh,Lord, I just saw a Toyota Prius drive my The Lair slowly!!!!!
updated by @tim-leeming: 05/05/21 09:20:41AM
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Brain Strain?????? The first two had my little brain smoking like a Kevin Harvick burnout. I would really love to know how many other folks get correct without having to look them up. Good job, Alex, in your quest to drive me crazy!!!!!!
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Check out the Home Page folks for the Article posted about the Fall of NASCAR by one of our younger members. http://racersreunion.com/my-perspective-66-years-and-the-fall-of-nascar/ Here's the link. Read it, comment, and let us have your thoughts.
updated by @tim-leeming: 12/05/16 04:02:57PM
Yet Another Passing: "Little" Johnny Anderson
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I just received a text message from Harvey Tollison with AIRPS. Harvey asked me to post the news that "Little" Johnny Anderson, a local race driver from the Augusta, GA area, passed away today. Johnny drove from the 1960s 'til the 1980s. He is well known in the area and will be missed.
My prayers go out to the family and friends.
updated by @tim-leeming: 12/03/16 07:58:40PM