Have they ever learn about Sarah Palin?

If you have no idea what I meant, I ll explain.

Sarah Palin, when she was running for VP position with John McCain,
came to Wachovia Center, last October to drop the puck between Flyers
and Rangers. She was BOOED out of the building. Oh yes, she got
loud boo from those Flyers fans.

A simple message was send.

You dont mix politicals with sports. Simple as ABC.

Now this, gosh, Im wondering when they will have HOCKEY NIGHT AT
KEYSPAN PARK to promote Brooklyn Aces. Now that what I want to see.

Roy



--- In brooklyncyclones2@yahoogroups.com, "Patrick Hickey Jr."
<patrickhickeyjr@...> wrote:
>
> I feel bad for not talking about something related to this team this
> week, but I felt the need to address the recent promotion the
Cyclones
> announced a few days ago.
>
> In June, the team will have a promotion in which they will wear
> jerseys sporting a combination of Brooklyn and the first name of our
> current President-elect for one night. While some people think it's
a
> great idea and are huge supporters of this promotion, I have a
serious
> problem with it for one simple reason.
>
> You don't mix politics with sports.
>
> As a guy that thoroughly enjoys the looks on the players faces when
> they have to wear some of the jerseys the Cyclones produce for
> promotions, I love the fact that this jersey, unlike some of the old
> ones in the past [anyone remember Hawaiian Night in 06?] actually
> looks good. I also love bobble heads, as they are a great
collectible
> and something that all baseball fans love.
>
> However, I can't escape the feeling I have in my stomach right now,
a
> feeling that gets scared when they see a person's name and a
> politician's name at that, on the jersey of a professional baseball
team.
>
> It feels like something you'd see in in a bad post WWII propaganda
> film. And guess what, it wouldn't be the US doing it, it would be
out
> socialist and fascist enemies. I can see it now, the Cuban Castros
or
> something along those lines.
>
> To me, baseball is a sport that transcends politics. It's the only
> place where a Republican, Democrat, Independent or even a Liberal
can
> talk freely and not feel forced to beat the living crap out of each
> other. It's also the only place where religion isn't a factor as I,
an
> agnostic, have been to baseball games with people of all types of
> faith and there has never been a religious war in the bleachers.
>
> Why?
>
> Because the game is one of the most powerful things in this country
> and people understand that. Simply put, they come to the game to
> forget about all of those things and have a good time for a few
hours.
>
> In these tough political times, sports are the one solace left for
> people just looking to escape the reality of the everyday nonsense
and
> what it entails.
>
> It's a very delicate balance and it should not be tampered with.
>
> Another reason is because the trend of hyping up Barack Obama to the
> point where he's already achieved an iconic-like status without
> spending a day in office is a complete joke. The college that I
teach
> at has flyers all over the school for a History Club meeting a few
> weeks ago asking if he's the next Abe Lincoln. Are you kidding me?
> What makes this guy so special that he deserves this type of
> treatment? Is America this desperate for a leader?
>
> Maybe yes, maybe no. However, this post wasn't supposed to be about
> politics.
>
> The game shouldn't be either.
>
> Photo by the Brooklyn Cyclones.
>