beartooth Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) Not sure if this belongs here but I personally think Donny has been around a bit too long and he thinks that he, and he alone is Hockey Night in Canada. His "poppy" comments were a bit over the top. I feel the love coming. Lets hear some comments. Basically what I'm asking is, is it time for him to hang up his skates? Edited November 11, 2019 by beartooth 1 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 8 minutes ago, beartooth said: . I feel the love coming. Lets hear some comments. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nucker 67 Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2019 I think it's overblown myself, but I can see why some people (the sensitives) would be upset. I also don't see many people wearing poppies these days. 1 1 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rekker Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2019 (edited) I stopped watching Don a long time ago. He had some good years but he just talks nonsense most of the time now. He's a great hockey man and belongs in the Hall of Fame but he is well past his expiry date. Edited November 11, 2019 by rekker 2 2 1 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popular Post Grapefruits Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2019 It's being overblown as far as I see it. The media isn't helping any. Throwing fuel on the fire, but that's the media for you these days. I can see how it could offend some people who are easily offended , but some are taking offended over this to a whole new level. 1 2 1 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beartooth Posted November 11, 2019 Author Share Posted November 11, 2019 28 minutes ago, Unknown1995 said: This is a hockey topic, not football. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post nuckin_futz Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2019 The guy is 85 years old. Those expecting him to be "woke" are barking up the wrong tree. 1 2 1 4 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the grinder Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 5 minutes ago, beartooth said: This is a hockey topic, not football. 2 mins for embellishment 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Alflives Posted November 11, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted November 11, 2019 48 minutes ago, beartooth said: Not sure if this belongs here but I personally think Donny has been around a bit too long and he thinks that he, and he alone is Hockey Night in Canada. His "poppy" comments were a bit over the top. I feel the love coming. Lets hear some comments. Basically what I'm asking is, is it time for him to hang up his skates? I’ve thought Brian Burke should take over for Don for a few years now. For the poppy comments, I don’t know what it’s like in his neighbourhood. Maybe lots of new people their don’t wear poppies, and his comments (although ignorant) are valid? 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 39 minutes ago, NUCKER67 said: I think it's overblown myself, but I can see why some people (the sensitives) would be upset. I also don't see many people wearing poppies these days. That’s the issue isn’t it? You’re stating lots of people aren’t wearing poppies, which is a fair statement. Do said it’s new people to the country who aren’t wearing poppies. I don’t believe his comments are racist though. Lots of new people might not know what the poppy represents? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 I dumped Coaches Corner back in the late 90's, not much has changed evidently. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcam Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 2 minutes ago, Alflives said: I’ve thought Brian Burke should take over for Don for a few years now. For the poppy comments, I don’t know what it’s like in his neighbourhood. Maybe lots of new people their don’t wear poppies, and his comments (although ignorant) are valid? I agree with Brian Burke taking over from Don... Brian has his own one on one to express his opinion on certain hockey topics... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 4 minutes ago, Alflives said: I’ve thought Brian Burke should take over for Don for a few years now. For the poppy comments, I don’t know what it’s like in his neighbourhood. Maybe lots of new people their don’t wear poppies, and his comments (although ignorant) are valid? Brian Burke's To The Point is far superior to anything Cherry has ever put out imo. I've watched a few of them and love the insight he brings! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6string Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 13 minutes ago, nuckin_futz said: The guy is 85 years old. Those expecting him to be "woke" are barking up the wrong tree. CBC should be"woke" to this ya think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 20 minutes ago, beartooth said: This is a hockey topic, not football. GO BOMBERS! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drive-By Body Pierce Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 "Has Don's Cherry Just Popped"... I'm not sure everyone agrees on the meaning of your topic title. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve french Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Seems like immigrants have reached protected status and have become free from criticism. Can't mention them without a bunch of old-stock whiteys jumping to defend their honour and moral superiority. That paternalistic line of thinking seems a bit racist in itself. I don't think we need to "cancel" the guy over it. Nature is likely to do that itself very soon. Immigrants don't wear poppies? Seems like a reasonable hypothesis. We operate along the lines that every culture is equal and welcomed and that immigrants should cling to their previous values and way of life. Of course they aren't going to be concerned with Canadian history and culture if they aren't incentivized to learn it. It wouldn't surprise me if many of them don't know why the hell folks are wearing flowers on their lapels. But yeah, seems like the poppy has become yet another way for people to virtue signal. If you really care about the troops, perhaps consider the value of that donation you're putting in the box. Maybe think on writing your MP and asking why veterans aren't being giving the support and care they were promised and have earned. 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alflives Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 Often those who shout condemnation the loudest are the ones hiding things that are worse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nuckin_futz Posted November 11, 2019 Share Posted November 11, 2019 30 minutes ago, 6string said: CBC should be"woke" to this ya think? CBC knows exactly who Cherry is. No one there is surprised by his take on things. Yet they keep running him out there. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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