And then there's baseball's Japanese superstar pitcher/DH, Shohei Ohtani, to whom the LA Dodgers gave a 10 year $700 million contract (most of it deferred) this past offseason. Quite unfortunately the superstar is currently embroiled in a sports gambling (illegal in CA) scandal in which his longtime best friend and interpreter allegedly stole $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account and spent gambling on sports other than baseball. Supposedly Ohtani himself knew nothing of what was going on, or at least that is what the Dodgers and the sports media are desperately trying to convey. With $700 million on the table, plus a shot at the World Series, I'm not anticipating that Mr. Ohtani's hands will be found to be in the least bit dirty. Certainly he won't be Pete Rosed.
Only NFL contracts aren't fully guaranteed, but after decades of being the only sane pro sports owners when it comes to contracts, teams have begun routinely throwing ridiculous sums of guaranteed money at mediocre players. Thanks.
I would hope that God would grant me the wish that if any of these low-life thugs removed me from this Earth that I would be allowed to come back and haunt them and their likes, driving them to Hell forever. Hope many people read this great article and pass it on. I did not find one word of Untruth. Its not my opinion, but these are all pretty hard core facts which you have presented. One would have to be totally ignorant to call you a Liar. Prayers and Blessings to you, Don! Thanks for having the Backbone to say what needs to be said, and addressed!
Back in the 90s, as a burgeoning capitalist/ libertarian, I used to think that a big business was just a very successful formerly small business, like mine (I’m a mostly unsuccessful drywall contractor).
But every contact I have with corporate America has left the impression of an unthinking, pointless machine with a striking resemblance to government.
Seems to me the government first set out to act like a business. Democracy/ voting is the most blatant attempt by government to pretend to be a kind of free market.
But now, business emulates government instead of the opposite.
My point being, corporations come with their own elites who are equally above corporate rules, as those you mentioned, in broader society who are above the law.
Now that NFL have admitted they are "entertainment" like WWF, perhaps the Supreme Court franchise can come clean. Where can I get my Judge Roberts Action Figure? Already got The Rock and John Cena
Cindy, I am always moved by what you write, but I'm so sorry you had to endure such a situation as a young girl. I guess the fact that no adult cared is maybe worse than anything. You have led quite a life. Maybe I should have you on my podcast, if you're interested. Again, thanks for sharing.
And then there's baseball's Japanese superstar pitcher/DH, Shohei Ohtani, to whom the LA Dodgers gave a 10 year $700 million contract (most of it deferred) this past offseason. Quite unfortunately the superstar is currently embroiled in a sports gambling (illegal in CA) scandal in which his longtime best friend and interpreter allegedly stole $4.5 million from Ohtani's bank account and spent gambling on sports other than baseball. Supposedly Ohtani himself knew nothing of what was going on, or at least that is what the Dodgers and the sports media are desperately trying to convey. With $700 million on the table, plus a shot at the World Series, I'm not anticipating that Mr. Ohtani's hands will be found to be in the least bit dirty. Certainly he won't be Pete Rosed.
And like the NBA, every penny of these ridiculous baseball contracts is fully guaranteed, Jim. Thanks!
I wasn't certain of that wrinkle. That settles it then.
Only NFL contracts aren't fully guaranteed, but after decades of being the only sane pro sports owners when it comes to contracts, teams have begun routinely throwing ridiculous sums of guaranteed money at mediocre players. Thanks.
I would hope that God would grant me the wish that if any of these low-life thugs removed me from this Earth that I would be allowed to come back and haunt them and their likes, driving them to Hell forever. Hope many people read this great article and pass it on. I did not find one word of Untruth. Its not my opinion, but these are all pretty hard core facts which you have presented. One would have to be totally ignorant to call you a Liar. Prayers and Blessings to you, Don! Thanks for having the Backbone to say what needs to be said, and addressed!
I very much appreciate the kind words, Fran. Thanks!
Back in the 90s, as a burgeoning capitalist/ libertarian, I used to think that a big business was just a very successful formerly small business, like mine (I’m a mostly unsuccessful drywall contractor).
But every contact I have with corporate America has left the impression of an unthinking, pointless machine with a striking resemblance to government.
Seems to me the government first set out to act like a business. Democracy/ voting is the most blatant attempt by government to pretend to be a kind of free market.
But now, business emulates government instead of the opposite.
My point being, corporations come with their own elites who are equally above corporate rules, as those you mentioned, in broader society who are above the law.
Now that NFL have admitted they are "entertainment" like WWF, perhaps the Supreme Court franchise can come clean. Where can I get my Judge Roberts Action Figure? Already got The Rock and John Cena
When I grew up on the streets of Queens, NY we had our own way to deal with bullies and they never fucked with us again.
Cindy, I am always moved by what you write, but I'm so sorry you had to endure such a situation as a young girl. I guess the fact that no adult cared is maybe worse than anything. You have led quite a life. Maybe I should have you on my podcast, if you're interested. Again, thanks for sharing.