Whatever Happened To….?
By Aaron Nagler on Jul 09, 2009 with 61 Comments
Writing a blog about the Green Bay Packers can, sometimes, be a chore. I know, I know, that doesn’t seem possible. You think it’s all Twitter feeds and hot chicks, but in reality it’s a lot of work. That’s why I chuckle when Corey and I get enthusiastic emails from people who have started a ‘brand new Packer blog!’. (We get several of these a week…) What starts out as a fun little hobby soon looms over you like a what can feel like a death knell – “Gotta post something on the blog…maybe I can analyze the 3-4 defense again. No one’s done that since…yesterday.”
So needless to say, I’m never surprised when people just sort of fade away, but there are some who I really miss and wonder about, so I thought I’d take a closer look at some of my fellow bloggers who have been MIA from the Packer Blogosphere and perhaps coax them out of hibernation.
First and foremost, in my mind, is Brats and Beer. Shortly after redesigning his site, Brats and Beer Guy vanished. His last post was about the firing of the defensive staff. Was he just that upset over the loss of Bob Sanders? Come back to us B&BG.
Then, of course, there’s Jarrett Bush. I mean, the guy hasn’t posted a thing since after the second Bears game. I thought at least we’d get a little something during the whole whirlwind restricted free agent tour…nothing. Come on Blogmaster Bush, come back to us.
Next, there’s Packerholic. Eric went to every training camp practice he could and was worth his weight in gold when he would return home and give us updates. He hasn’t been seen since February when he was weighing in on Favre’s second ‘retirement’. Perhaps the ensuing drama was just too much for the poor boy to take…way to go Brent.
Finally, what in the world ever happened to PackSmack? This guy used to come over here an insult me. He took major exception to my politics. It was great fun. Now? Nothing. Not even a postcard.
Here’s hoping some of these voices re-join the fray. They are sorely missed.
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chicagoHooligan,
and my brother, and my neighbor and three of my friends…
PackSmack – when you take a quote from what I said, remember what it meant in context. Just because militant groups have come from and ruled Afghanistan does in no way mean that all Afghans should be tarnished with the same brush (as you said yourself, they “ENFORCED Islamic Sharia Law on the entire population”)
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I am not “their pawn” as you so put it. If I was to hear a group of Muslims acting discriminatingly against all Americans because of acts they perceive to be wrong by our forces in the middle east, I would also tell them to watch what they say.
I understand your point about all of mankind being flawed and prone to sin, but when I said to “watch what you say” I was merely making the point that these kind of comments can oft be misinterpreted as racial hatred. That is something that must be understandably avoided.
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On a separate note, whilst I may disagree with your political ideology, I found your blog about the nationality of Obama very interesting indeed. Kudos.
Adam, since Islam is not a race, but a religion, it wouldn’t necessarily apply to your sentence; but I understand what you mean.
Interestingly, it is not me who feels superior to others, neither does any of the teachings I believe in say so, but the ’sacred texts’ of Islam teach that Muslims are indeed superior to all other people: “[you]have been made superior to all the peoples…” (Abu Dawud Book 2, Number 0421:). It also teaches unending, universal conquest until the whole world be [Muslim]. (various verses…)
So if such attitudes, as you say, ‘must be understandably avoided,’ and yet this is what makes up some of the fundamentals of Islam what are you doing to confront such ‘racial hatred’ [Islamic Supremacism] on the part of Muslims? Just wondering.
And thanks for the kudos. Obama’s own grandmother says he was born in Kenya!!!
PackSmack – I must admit, I lack anything more than basic knowledge of Islamic texts but like most religions in the world, sacred texts can often be interpreted in many different ways.
I have no objections to the claim that “Islamic Supremacism” exists, and I have no doubt that in some way we have all felt its presence, but the extent to which it is practised domestically is something we can only guess whilst being on the outside of the religion.
In answer to your question, if I were to experience it domestically I would have no qualms in questioning it.
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In a slightly cheesy conclusion (its nearly 1am here), it must be said that every religion has its extremists, but if we can learn to co-exist then we come a lot closer to peace. I do not try to argue that it doesn’t require co-operation on all sides, so do not think I argue purely in defence of Islam.
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Peace out people.
Yeah, socialized health care is the greatest. Imagine Being able to get medical attention when your ill? And without going bankrupt to do it. The only problem is when the line for prescription drugs get long because all the Americans coming north for cheaper drugs. Drug company’s make huge money off you guys.
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I have a hard time believing that any religions text are accurate to the original documents, nor are the stories best thought of as factual events.
When people pick and choose literal quotes from these documents without taking into consideration the overall spirit of the document trouble is bound to happen. And these people are not limited to any one race, religion or country. Stupidity knows no borders.
Attacking any group as a whole because of the actions of a select few is detrimental to any sort resolution.
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For example using 911 to paint all muslims or members of Islam or Middle East country’s as evil just allowed the Coalition of the Willing to go off on a tangent and attack a country that had nothing to do with the attack. This tangent allowed the Taliban to rebuild and extended the war in Afghanstan to almost a decade and counting.
As-Salamu Alaykum
Rainman, and what about your guns…?
My above post does not apply to viking fans of course. Feel free to generalize about them all you want. Stupid vikings
If I had a gun I would have to lock my door so the kids couldn’t get to it. Then I would have to carry keys… Your pockets wear out faster when you have keys.. it just gets expensive.
My father in Law has a great collection though. He must have about 1000 guns of all shapes and sizes. All licensed and registered of course.
But he has a bigger house and has to lock his doors.
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Hey, where did everybody go???
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