tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post8110733049892938174..comments2024-03-08T11:07:25.905-05:00Comments on The Godfather's Blog: COMMENTARY: NRA Debate Overblown, From Both Sides Of The Political AisleDave Moodyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-62607243615299145712013-03-08T11:41:54.034-05:002013-03-08T11:41:54.034-05:00Dave moody you rock brother!!! Keep up the good w...Dave moody you rock brother!!! Keep up the good work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-22433946127371207712013-03-08T10:04:29.497-05:002013-03-08T10:04:29.497-05:00I see the black helicopters a commin'....
Pa...I see the black helicopters a commin'....<br /><br /><br />Paranoia is not healthyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-18092615230162398892013-03-07T22:37:44.128-05:002013-03-07T22:37:44.128-05:00Ever since I barehanded disarmed a shotgun toting ...Ever since I barehanded disarmed a shotgun toting jerk trying to rob me in my own home I have promoted giving our honorably discharged trained and licensed professional killers a gun, ammo, and lifetime license to carry anywhere. I'm honorably discharged since 1970. I like enjoying the tools I was trained with and licensed to use. I had to use those tools a few times so that I could be here today to enjoy what I please. They bring back fond memories. I'm not going to ignore a race just because I don't like the sponsor. How trivial of those that do.<br />I think what quite a few people don't want to look at is each one's individual moral responsibilities as parants and members of our society.<br />I liked your article Mr. Moody and appreciate your non-pc common sense. Please keep up your good work.<br />David Kelley a clam digger from New EnglandAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-59142502957847224832013-03-07T14:24:12.399-05:002013-03-07T14:24:12.399-05:00I couldnt care less who sponsors a race. If PETA p...I couldnt care less who sponsors a race. If PETA put up a million $$$ got for it! I cant stand this organization but bet your bottom dollar I will still watch the race. People need to lighten up get a life and simply thinking a sponsor ship of a race is a kin to the end of the world and game changer is OBSURD my friends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-47395376996456496122013-03-07T14:01:51.208-05:002013-03-07T14:01:51.208-05:00I don't care if it's called Billy Bob'...I don't care if it's called Billy Bob's Taco 500 just as long as the race itself is fair enough to waste my time watching. Take the money and use it to further the fabulous Gen-6 car and give us a good race.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-37991853596054784982013-03-07T13:53:37.060-05:002013-03-07T13:53:37.060-05:00One of the major problems with NASCAR these days i...One of the major problems with NASCAR these days is that the coverage anymore is about everything but the racing. And worse yet is that everything has to politically correct. Here we are debating whether we approve of a sponsor, or not. Personally. being a real oldtimer, I liked it when it was the just plain old Southern 500, World 600, Rebel 400, Mason-Dixon 500 etc. I've never, ever bought a product because they sponsored a race. I have supported race team sponsors because they sponored the teams and drivers. <br /><br />In the case of NRA, I can tell you this. They borycotted the largest outdoor show in the northeast, a show that draws in excess of 300,000 people, in Harrisburg, Pa. last month. They show has around 1200 exhibitors. They cancelled the show. Don't underate the power of this group. I am not pro or con on the gun issue. I truly believe people are the problem, not guns. The fans have shown NASCAR and the track owners the way to big profits don't complain because they have become greedy. And in these days of tough economic times with sponsorship dollars ebbing you can't blame everyone involoved with the sport taking any money they can. I'd suggest you boycott the sponsor, and email them your displeasure, not the racetrack because you are hurting the sport in the long term.Al Torneyhttp://www.mdscrhof.orgnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-4134823869955018682013-03-07T08:13:25.197-05:002013-03-07T08:13:25.197-05:00I agree that NRA as a legal entity has a right to ...I agree that NRA as a legal entity has a right to sponsor a race and NASCAR has the right to do business with them.<br />But I don't think we would ever see a Penthouse or Playboy 500. Because NASCAR does not want to do business with them.<br />This means that NASCAR is doing a value judgement when it comes to sponsors.<br />Therefore, people also have the right to be upset with who NASCAR chooses as a sponsor.Robert G.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-27738196860961160912013-03-07T07:37:20.785-05:002013-03-07T07:37:20.785-05:00In all my years of following races (and sports in ...In all my years of following races (and sports in general), NEVER have I cared who sponsored the race. I know it just represents the fact that some company decided to pay (waste) a huge amount of money to have their name associated with an event or venue. What a stupid thing to worry about and cause so much debate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-89279719980276883072013-03-07T00:56:10.930-05:002013-03-07T00:56:10.930-05:00I totally agree Nancy! When I think of Bass Pro Sh...I totally agree Nancy! When I think of Bass Pro Shops, the first thing I think of is boating, fishing...not guns. That is the difference between their sponsorship versus the NRA. I am very disappointed that Nascar has taken this step backwards. Are the $$$$ worth the backlash that will come from this? This is "political" plain and simple and you can say it is business all you want, but even the best of businesses turn down opportunities. This is one opportunity that should have not even considered-JMO! I also will not be watching the Texas race as well as many of my family and friends. I defend Nascar on so many levels to people that say "it is so redneck". The NRA sponsorship will make that comment a hard one to fight for the Texas race. Hope the million bucks is worth all the afterfall of this event-JMOAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-48698737761941146662013-03-06T21:54:44.495-05:002013-03-06T21:54:44.495-05:00Then Adios! Can't exactly call you a fan sinc...Then Adios! Can't exactly call you a fan since something as trivial as this prevents you from attending a race or watching it on TV. By the way Remington has sponsored some NASCAR drivers too.Jeffnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-89235533649222872722013-03-06T21:27:08.477-05:002013-03-06T21:27:08.477-05:00Great job being reasonable.Thank heaven someone ca...Great job being reasonable.Thank heaven someone can beAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08175992280495247251noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-82035888909463501692013-03-06T18:21:34.156-05:002013-03-06T18:21:34.156-05:00NASCAR has nothing to do with it Nancy. They do n...NASCAR has nothing to do with it Nancy. They do not control anything at the TMS. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13653723077193211734noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-75566761962986638812013-03-06T17:41:46.907-05:002013-03-06T17:41:46.907-05:00Thanks Dave for making this issue clearer to some ...Thanks Dave for making this issue clearer to some of us who get so emotional about an emotional issue. My husband and I (retired teachers, but gun owners) keep debating what should or should not be done. The radicals on each side keep trying to influence everything and, as you have pointed out here and on your program, they cannot represent most people. The grey area is so large and needs to be explored. We will work it out because that is what we do in America. Thanks again for being a voice for reason. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-60093705363689574662013-03-06T17:30:04.459-05:002013-03-06T17:30:04.459-05:00If your response does not appear here, it is becau...If your response does not appear here, it is because I have deleted it for violating our rules. Re-posting it 34 more times will do you no good. It takes two minutes to post, and it takes me two seconds to decline it.Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-38444182095987983992013-03-06T17:19:11.816-05:002013-03-06T17:19:11.816-05:00I think that no matter what side of the debate you...I think that no matter what side of the debate you are on, we should all take a step back and analyze the fervor in which we approach this subject. Like a previous post mentioned-without the Sandy hook incident it wouldn't be an issue. Without the incident at daytona this year, we wouldn't all be screaming for Nascar to "do something." Once again, it wouldn't be an issue. Whether blood thirsty for "change" or peace of mind, it is up to us to remind ourselves that as Americans it is our resolve that makes us strong and NOT our fear-based knee-jerk reactions to traumatic events. Nowhere should our heavy hands be confused with the a cure for our heavy hearts.<br /><br />- B. Fulton<br />Minneapolis, MN Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-64938940440545073762013-03-06T16:29:49.675-05:002013-03-06T16:29:49.675-05:00This really comes down to the bill of rights and t...This really comes down to the bill of rights and the two most important of them all. The first and the second amendments cover this subject completely no further comments are neededAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-82131516568866244022013-03-06T16:13:42.439-05:002013-03-06T16:13:42.439-05:00Racing is racing, sponsorship is sponsorship, I ma...Racing is racing, sponsorship is sponsorship, I may or may not agree with the purpose or goal of the NRA, but they like any other individual or corporation have the right to do with their money as they see fit. It already has created a lot of buzz in the media and among individuals who are either for or against guns and what has recently happened in Sandy Hook and Colorado and too many other places. The forum where they choose to expose themselves is their business; it will not ever affect my enjoyment of NASCAR, nor will any other sponsor at any other race. I make the choice to support whatever NASCAR sponsors I choose. IT IS CALLED FREEDOM AND IT IS THE AMERICAN WAY!!! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-21959460016154316222013-03-06T16:13:07.873-05:002013-03-06T16:13:07.873-05:00As terrible as these shootings are taking guns awa...As terrible as these shootings are taking guns away from law abiding citizens will not prevent them. Criminals will always find a way to get their hands on guns no matter what the law says. Remember they are criminals! Another point is everyone of these disgusting shootings happened in a gun free zone. Why? Because the criminal knows he will not be confronted with an armed citizen. Lets not loose our freedoms over this lets look at a better way to keep these criminals from being able to do these unspeakable acts. Remember if the law abiding citizens loose their right to defend themselves the criminals will still have theirs. Judge Borg said many years ago there was enough illegal guns on the streets to supply the criminals for 200 years and no laws will stop this because once again the criminals are not law abiding citizens.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-8193460686458188382013-03-06T15:55:40.300-05:002013-03-06T15:55:40.300-05:00Just a reminder for everyone. Opinions are welcome...Just a reminder for everyone. Opinions are welcome here, but name calling and backbiting are not. A handful of posts have been rejected because of this, so please make your case without insulting the opinions of others.Dave Moodyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14273464897477668872noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-84795320263248527042013-03-06T15:34:24.615-05:002013-03-06T15:34:24.615-05:00I do think there is a tone set when a race track a...I do think there is a tone set when a race track aligns itself with a political organization like the NRA. Maybe Dover can host the Planned Parenthood 300. Maybe an NRA sponsored event in Texas makes perfect sense, but it makes me uncomfortable. I find that these types of sponsors leave a more negative impression on me than when the event is sponsored by a company or product I don't like.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05527240225284169954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-80763139802414100442013-03-06T14:47:46.641-05:002013-03-06T14:47:46.641-05:00To Eddie Gossage, it is sports marketing. It may ...To Eddie Gossage, it is sports marketing. It may be purposeful blinders that he might not be so willing to remove for an organization like NAMBLA, but he's not wrong. Not from his perspective as a promoter. I don't care if NRA sponsors he event. I hope they insert their presence in a tame and reasonable manner. If they don't, no surprise. The one thing I will care about is that the NRA doesn't try to the TMS victory lane celebration and bastardize it for their cause. Tonyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105210534095673224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-43812185308298592822013-03-06T14:30:06.576-05:002013-03-06T14:30:06.576-05:00Once again, Mr Moody, you are spot on. While I det...Once again, Mr Moody, you are spot on. While I detest a lot of the babble spouted by the NRA NASCAR has allowed politics at races for a long time. It irritates the hell out of me during the prerace program at Bristol when local/state candidates parade across stage espousing their greatness to the mostly out of state attendees. Gossage is no different than any other promoter/owner... it's all about the money.<br />For all we know next year's Daytona 500 could be the Always Maxipad 500. How would that set with the male crowd? <br />Point is, you will never, EVER please everyone and as a fan I have the option of supporting race or car sponsors or not. In the case of the NRA I choose not. nitewalk6https://www.blogger.com/profile/16316020152430598939noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-69187910543498097872013-03-06T14:03:08.658-05:002013-03-06T14:03:08.658-05:00The NRA has every right to sponsor this race. Goss...The NRA has every right to sponsor this race. Gossage has every right to take the money. I have every right not to watch or listen to this particular race. I'll hear of the results the next day hoping my driver(s) did well. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-25371399866317859842013-03-06T13:11:05.395-05:002013-03-06T13:11:05.395-05:00Well put Moody.I would not want anything to do wit...Well put Moody.I would not want anything to do with the media in this day and age.Everybody has to be so P.C.any word or sound bite is blown up by 1 group or another.No matter what you say or do PO's somebody in some way you can have itJim Brownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-24138427.post-62358175611529523142013-03-06T13:09:32.092-05:002013-03-06T13:09:32.092-05:00Bass Pro Shops have been a long time sponsor, yes....Bass Pro Shops have been a long time sponsor, yes. And, we all know they sell guns, but they are not out in front promoting guns like military style weapons and demanding large capacity clips, etc. They are promoting hunting, fishing and outdoor family sports. Big difference than bat crap crazy Wayne LaPerrie! I totally agree with Dave Zirin about the disingenuousness of Mr. Gossage. And, I am personally disappointed in Bruton Smith, Eddie Gosssge and NASCAR for this stunt. And hope that any monies made from this go directly to the victims of Sandy Hook. I am personally rethinking my participation in NACSCAR events by not attending Dover, Richmond and Daytona. <br />And, I will definitely not watch this Texas race!<br />Just my humble opinion! Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05970990545211466624noreply@blogger.com