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I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way.

Nas wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown?

I think 9/11 is clearly on a different level than any of these other topics.

I don't think there's a right and wrong here. I think it's ridiculous to say someone is wrong for covering sports on a sports show. I also don't blame hosts who feel the need to talk about how they're feeling about a major non sports story.

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

FavreFan wrote:

Mac's response was the proper one for a sports talker on situations like this.

It's not that I don't want to hear about the Nazi attack. I do. I watch MSNBC or CNN for as much as I want to hear about it.

I just don't want to hear Spiegel, Parkins, Goff or Bernstein talk about it. I go to them to get away from real world horror. And all they basically say is Nazi's are bad and racism is bad. Thanks guys!!!! That's some deep stuff.

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

FavreFan wrote:

Nas wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown?

I don't think it's terrible radio to discuss SOME or these stories like a Newtown or a 9/11.

Curious Hair wrote:

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds.

This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best.

pittmike wrote:

Curious Hair wrote:

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80.

leashyourkids wrote:

pittmike wrote:

Curious Hair wrote:

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80.

Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol

Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US.,

get a fucking clue.

thewatcher wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

pittmike wrote:

Curious Hair wrote:

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80.

Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol

Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US.,

get a fucking clue.

I was mocking Bernstein, you fucking idiot. Go cry about the Cubs more.

So what we've learned is B&G should stick to sports, but only current sports and only discuss non-political and non-controversial sports related topics. Got it. S&W approve.

Curious Hair wrote:

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

Yeah. And that Goff can ramble on like no other I've ever heard. I listened to transition on the podcast. That SOB literally dominated 80% of tranny. At one point I think he talked for at least 7 minutes without anybody else getting a word in. He just pukes out words and repeats himself.

He had a story about talking to black guy that said he wouldn't let his daughter date a white girl. Goff's response was "Good, more for my son."

What? Who talks like this. He's insane.

thewatcher wrote:

leashyourkids wrote:

pittmike wrote:

Curious Hair wrote:

If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80.

Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol

Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US.,

get a fucking clue.

I was mocking Bernstein, you fucking idiot. Go cry about the Cubs more.

All these complaints would register more if people here actually liked the B&G show.

FavreFan wrote:

He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown?

All these complaints would register more if people here actually liked the B&G show.

Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote:

So what we've learned is B&G should stick to sports, but only current sports and only discuss non-political and non-controversial sports related topics. Got it. S&W approve.

You're free to get your political news from bernstein and Goff. I'll look elsewhere.

Nas wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown?

I don't think he was saying that you don't talk about it. The point was that it sucks that you have to. What can you really say? bernstein is the guy who always mocks "thoughts and prayers". But his entire show after events like these is just thoughts and secular prayers.

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote:

So what we've learned is B&G should stick to sports, but only current sports and only discuss non-political and non-controversial sports related topics. Got it. S&W approve.

You're free to get your political news from bernstein and Goff. I'll look elsewhere.

Mike North‏Verified account @North2North Aug 13

Replying to @Alyssa_Milano
I never blamed obama for Orlando...and he was president...and I won't blame trump for yesterday...especially since d.duke denounced trump

Nas wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown?

Joe Orr Road Rod wrote:

Nas wrote:

FavreFan wrote:

He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown?

Didn't hear Kap nor Waddle and Silvy say 2 words about it . Amazing they found enough sports to talk about isn't it?

Author:	Beardown [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:03 am ]
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FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. Mac's response was the proper one for a sports talker on situations like this. It's not that I don't want to hear about the Nazi attack. I do. I watch MSNBC or CNN for as much as I want to hear about it. I just don't want to hear Spiegel, Parkins, Goff or Bernstein talk about it. I go to them to get away from real world horror. And all they basically say is Nazi's are bad and racism is bad. Thanks guys!!!! That's some deep stuff.

Author:	Nas [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:05 am ]
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FavreFan wrote: Nas wrote: FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown? I think 9/11 is clearly on a different level than any of these other topics. I don't think there's a right and wrong here. I think it's ridiculous to say someone is wrong for covering sports on a sports show. I also don't blame hosts who feel the need to talk about how they're feeling about a major non sports story. I don't think it's terrible radio to discuss SOME or these stories like a Newtown or a 9/11.

Author:	Curious Hair [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:08 am ]
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If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry.

Author:	Nas [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:11 am ]
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Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. Yeah I don't think they should search for stories like JLN to be pissed about but I do want to hear about the major stories.

Author:	Beardown [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:13 am ]
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Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. Yeah. And that Goff can ramble on like no other I've ever heard. I listened to transition on the podcast. That SOB literally dominated 80% of tranny. At one point I think he talked for at least 7 minutes without anybody else getting a word in. He just pukes out words and repeats himself. He had a story about talking to black guy that said he wouldn't let his daughter date a white girl. Goff's response was "Good, more for my son." What? Who talks like this. He's insane.

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Author:	Don Tiny [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:15 am ]
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Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. Damned well said.

Author:	BD [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 12:22 am ]
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Beardown wrote: FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. Mac's response was the proper one for a sports talker on situations like this. It's not that I don't want to hear about the Nazi attack. I do. I watch MSNBC or CNN for as much as I want to hear about it. I just don't want to hear Spiegel, Parkins, Goff or Bernstein talk about it. I go to them to get away from real world horror. And all they basically say is Nazi's are bad and racism is bad. Thanks guys!!!! That's some deep stuff. You're also called bigots, racists, and other names if you dare have a different opinion from them on any wide range of topics (obviously, excluding Nazi conversation). This is coming from the same people who supposedly want to understand different viewpoints (if I recall one of their first shows together). Unfortunately, they discuss these types of topics often enough that I heard their ignorance somewhat regularly.

Author:	pittmike [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 5:48 am ]
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Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds. This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best.

Author:	formerlyknownas [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:01 am ]
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Nas wrote: FavreFan wrote: Nas wrote: FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown? I think 9/11 is clearly on a different level than any of these other topics. I don't think there's a right and wrong here. I think it's ridiculous to say someone is wrong for covering sports on a sports show. I also don't blame hosts who feel the need to talk about how they're feeling about a major non sports story. I don't think it's terrible radio to discuss SOME or these stories like a Newtown or a 9/11. definitely not terrible. but sometimes, they seem to suggest that they have all the answers and that the situations either are not complex or there's a right (morally, intellectually) way to look at them. plus, they need arguments with evidence. no f'ing rants. we're not kids.

Author:	leashyourkids [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:06 am ]
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pittmike wrote: Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds. This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best. Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80.

Author:	thewatcher [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:12 am ]
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leashyourkids wrote: pittmike wrote: Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds. This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best. Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80. Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US., get a fucking clue.

Author:	leashyourkids [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:16 am ]
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thewatcher wrote: leashyourkids wrote: pittmike wrote: Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds. This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best. Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80. Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US., get a fucking clue. I was mocking Bernstein, you fucking idiot. Go cry about the Cubs more.

Author:	pittmike [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:28 am ]
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leashyourkids wrote: thewatcher wrote: leashyourkids wrote: pittmike wrote: Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds. This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best. Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80. Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US., get a fucking clue. I was mocking Bernstein, you fucking idiot. Go cry about the Cubs more.

Author:	Joe Orr Road Rod [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:30 am ]
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Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote: So what we've learned is B&G should stick to sports, but only current sports and only discuss non-political and non-controversial sports related topics. Got it. S&W approve. You're free to get your political news from bernstein and Goff. I'll look elsewhere.

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Author:	thewatcher [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:31 am ]
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Beardown wrote: Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. Yeah. And that Goff can ramble on like no other I've ever heard. I listened to transition on the podcast. That SOB literally dominated 80% of tranny. At one point I think he talked for at least 7 minutes without anybody else getting a word in. He just pukes out words and repeats himself. He had a story about talking to black guy that said he wouldn't let his daughter date a white girl. Goff's response was "Good, more for my son." What? Who talks like this. He's insane. Goffs kid is a)gonna be gay, b)gonna be racist like dad. So all females will get a break.

Author:	leashyourkids [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:32 am ]
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I think God might be my least favorite host. He has no redeeming qualities.

Author:	thewatcher [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:33 am ]
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leashyourkids wrote: thewatcher wrote: leashyourkids wrote: pittmike wrote: Curious Hair wrote: If people call in to talk about something like that, talk to them about it because they want to talk to you about it, but lengthy soliloquies on Bigger Than Sports can get self-indulgent in a hurry. They certainly have the right to preach and apparently have the backing of management to do it. My question is how do they gauge their decision to do it and how much. In this case, how many people do they really think are in their audience that support Nazis? If they somehow wrongly think it is a great amount then do they think they are changing their hearts and minds. This is a sensationalist case where a person died. My feeling is sports people taking this wall to wall is they want to make themselves feel better and hear themselves talk. I can't see how any score host thinks their audience that supports Nazis or the clan is more than some fraction of one percent at best. Depends how many listeners that day are south of I-80. Yeah. Because everyone knows folks in Chicago and NW Indiana arnt racists. Lol Chicago, One of the most racist, segregated cities in the US., get a fucking clue. I was mocking Bernstein, you fucking idiot. Go cry about the Cubs more. Cry about the cubs? I laugh at the cubs, and their thin skinned fans. Toughen up pussy.

Author:	Brick [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:34 am ]
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Author:	312player [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:35 am ]
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Author:	SpiralStairs [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:36 am ]
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All these complaints would register more if people here actually liked the B&G show.

Author:	Brick [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 6:54 am ]
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SpiralStairs wrote: All these complaints would register more if people here actually liked the B&G show. ...or listened because no one here does.

Author:	rogers park bryan [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:01 am ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote: So what we've learned is B&G should stick to sports, but only current sports and only discuss non-political and non-controversial sports related topics. Got it. S&W approve. You're free to get your political news from bernstein and Goff. I'll look elsewhere. Mike North‏Verified account @North2North Aug 13 Replying to @Alyssa_Milano I never blamed obama for Orlando...and he was president...and I won't blame trump for yesterday...especially since d.duke denounced trump

Author:	pittmike [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:09 am ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nas wrote: FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown? I don't think he was saying that you don't talk about it. The point was that it sucks that you have to. What can you really say? bernstein is the guy who always mocks "thoughts and prayers". But his entire show after events like these is just thoughts and secular prayers. That's a good way to look at it.

Author:	312player [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:10 am ]
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rogers park bryan wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Zippy-The-Pinhead wrote: So what we've learned is B&G should stick to sports, but only current sports and only discuss non-political and non-controversial sports related topics. Got it. S&W approve. You're free to get your political news from bernstein and Goff. I'll look elsewhere. Mike North‏Verified account @North2North Aug 13 Replying to @Alyssa_Milano I never blamed obama for Orlando...and he was president...and I won't blame trump for yesterday...especially since d.duke denounced trump Does North have more followers on twitter than everybody at the Score combined?

Author:	badrogue17 [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:13 am ]
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Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nas wrote: FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown? I don't think he was saying that you don't talk about it. The point was that it sucks that you have to. What can you really say? bernstein is the guy who always mocks "thoughts and prayers". But his entire show after events like these is just thoughts and secular prayers. Didn't hear Kap nor Waddle and Silvy say 2 words about it . Amazing they found enough sports to talk about isn't it?

Author:	leashyourkids [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:13 am ]
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Yeah, I was shocked. He's over 300,000

Author:	SpiralStairs [ Tue Aug 15, 2017 7:16 am ]
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badrogue17 wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Nas wrote: FavreFan wrote: I remember Mac on the air the day the VT shooting happened. He said this type of stuff is just terrible radio. Not only is it not sports related, but there's only one side to really take - it's awful, I feel terrible for the victims and their families, I hope this never happens again. Not much else to say. I think most tragic current event stories are the same way. He's wrong. It's never that simple. Do you not talk about 9/11? Newtown? I don't think he was saying that you don't talk about it. The point was that it sucks that you have to. What can you really say? bernstein is the guy who always mocks "thoughts and prayers". But his entire show after events like these is just thoughts and secular prayers. Didn't hear Kap nor Waddle and Silvy say 2 words about it . Amazing they found enough sports to talk about isn't it? Maybe listen to them exclusively?