With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Taig pandering at its worst That tweet is a typical taig strategy, celtic or someone associated with them is accused so they find an instance where a Ranger did something similar as if it makes it OK for them to do it In this instance it just reeks of desperation, Griffiths plays for celtic atm, as far as I know Gazza hasn't even been to Ibrox in 20 years so how are we clinging to the association with him? And why would we forget him as a player for making a controversial joke? The Dude is fucking at it, disgraceful behaviour typical of handwringers who love to pander and make nice with taigs who hate us he's a rhat Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, ritchieshearercaldow said: Bit like Gazza then, he was speaking for himself and not representing a club. No-one has said he was. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, The Dude said: No one said it would have any bearing on Griffiths advertising sky. I found the idea that folk were disgusted in them using Griffiths for being a racist while still lauding Gascoigne despite his conviction hypocritical. How do you know the folk that condemned Griffiths are the same folk lauding Gascoigne? Generalisation to fit your self promoting agenda? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, With Heart and Hand said: Taig pandering at its worst That tweet is a typical taig strategy, celtic or someone associated with them is accused so they find an instance where a Ranger did something similar as if it makes it OK for them to do it In this instance it just reeks of desperation, Griffiths plays for celtic atm, as far as I know Gazza hasn't even been to Ibrox in 20 years so how are we clinging to the association with him? And why would we forget him as a player for making a controversial joke? The Dude is fucking at it, disgraceful behaviour typical of handwringers who love to pander and make nice with taigs who hate us he's a rhat Bang on Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Specky Forum Organiser 65,138 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Dude said: More than one person. More than a few agreed with me yesterday. Although it wasn't a problem I had, I was just questioning the logic in it as I felt it was more about PR than the charity. Yet you continue to use Rangers in a negative light to further your own cause... That's perfectly OK though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Dazzler said: How do you know the folk that condemned Griffiths are the same folk lauding Gascoigne? Generalisation to fit your self promoting agenda? Because it's the same folk I've seen tweeting about both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 @cushynumber @gogzy Can we ban the dude from this site and delete his posts. Who needs enemies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LochendBilly 8,413 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 7 minutes ago, The Dude said:  Only thing I'm happy doing for free is writing for WATP Mag. Would you do your job for free? I do 2 jobs free mate(Charity) and another which I get paid for, that keeps my family. Come on, writing a few words in a blog isn't journalism but merely an opinion, so hardly your "Job". Journalists generally have a decent education which you freely admit you don't, so pipe down dafty. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, Frank Harrison said: Yet you continue to use Rangers in a negative light to further your own cause... That's perfectly OK though. IN what way did I use Rangers in a 'negative light to further my own cause'? BY tweeting about it? I don't even get paid for that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, LochendBilly said: I do 2 jobs free mate(Charity) and another which I get paid for, that keeps my family. Come on, writing a few words in a blog isn't journalism but merely an opinion, so hardly your "Job". Journalists generally have a decent education which you freely admit you don't, so pipe down dafty. What else would you call the thing that generates your main source of income? A hobby? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ritchieshearercaldow 22,190 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 8 minutes ago, The Dude said: More than one person. More than a few agreed with me yesterday. Although it wasn't a problem I had, I was just questioning the logic in it as I felt it was more about PR than the charity. What's wrong with good PR? The scum do it all the time, do you think they make donations without a big fanfare, I believe they made one the other day for the wee boy while at Sunderland. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supersonic 4,654 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 5 minutes ago, The Dude said: I found the idea that folk were disgusted in them using Griffiths for being a racist while still lauding Gascoigne despite his conviction hypocritical. Because I find the idea of being disgusted at using LG in an ad because he's a racist while lauding Gazza as hypocritical Gazza the player, being adored by millions is not related to wondering why a racist is advertising (on the biggest company showing it) a sport that are trying to rid themselves of racism. There was absolutely no need to compare to the two in my, and clearly many others, opinions. I think you did this knowing what reaction you'd get. It's pretty clear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hilts 12,819 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, The Dude said: Because I find the idea of being disgusted at using LG in an ad because he's a racist while lauding Gazza as hypocritical. Since you're ignoring my other question I'll ask another; would you not agree that Gascoigne's "conviction" was ridiculous given his joke was barely even offensive? Therefore how is he even comparable to Griffiths? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, The Dude said: IN what way did I use Rangers in a 'negative light to further my own cause'? BY tweeting about it? I don't even get paid for that. Do you think Paul Gascoigne is a racist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PRW. 5,631 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Share Posted August 1, 2017 4 minutes ago, The Dude said: Because it's the same folk I've seen tweeting about both. Point them out then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Captain Hilts said: Since you're ignoring my other question I'll ask another; would you not agree that Gascoigne's "conviction" was ridiculous given his joke was barely even offensive? Therefore how is he even comparable to Griffiths? Sorry, what was your other question? I don't find it that ridiculous given some of the other stuff that folk get convicted for now, no. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackrfc95 4,255 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 3 minutes ago, The Dude said: IN what way did I use Rangers in a 'negative light to further my own cause'? BY tweeting about it? I don't even get paid for that. What did you hope to gain from it? Surely you must of known this is the sort of reaction you'd get. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC Eagle 4,888 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, The Dude said: Because I find the idea of being disgusted at using LG in an ad because he's a racist while lauding Gazza as hypocritical. I've yet to see Paul Gascoigne 'lauded' without a caveat pointing to the many flaws in his character, something that he has acknowledged on numerous occasions. Griffiths appears utterly unrepentant and unable to acknowledge, let alone attempt to modify it. They are two entirely different people and I don't see Paul being used to advertise anything other than the pitfalls of celebrity. Your continuing attempt to justify your ridiculous comparison is not unexpected. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth_Campsie_Ger 18,032 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 11 minutes ago, The Dude said: No one said it would have any bearing on Griffiths advertising sky. I found the idea that folk were disgusted in them using Griffiths for being a racist while still lauding Gascoigne despite his conviction hypocritical. Gazza's conviction was a joke that the pc brigade jumped on, Griffith's was singing a song in a racist way. There is a difference Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, With Heart and Hand said: Do you think Paul Gascoigne is a racist? Not particularly. He is, however, a convicted racist regardless of how you want to dress it up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
With Heart and Hand 8,949 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 2 minutes ago, Supersonic said: Gazza the player, being adored by millions is not related to wondering why a racist is advertising (on the biggest company showing it) a sport that are trying to rid themselves of racism. There was absolutely no need to compare to the two in my, and clearly many others, opinions. I think you did this knowing what reaction you'd get. It's pretty clear. I wonder how many tweets he made highlighting celtics hypocrisy for their Love Celtic  Hate Racism campaign while employing a racist? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, The Dude said: Because it's the same folk I've seen tweeting about both. Could you quantify it or provide proof? Since you've started working for that rag, you go out of your way to antagonise Rangers fans, purely for self promotion. I think you probably get some enjoyment from it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ger4life_1872 29,635 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, jackrfc95 said: What did you hope to gain from it? Surely you must of known this is the sort of reaction you'd get. A wee bit of self promotion , maybe a few more hits across social media Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude 20,026 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 Just now, jackrfc95 said: What did you hope to gain from it? Surely you must of known this is the sort of reaction you'd get. Gain from what? A tweet? I don't hope to gain anything from my tweets unless it's a link to an article etc. 99% of them are simply my opinion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted August 1, 2017 Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 minute ago, Captain Hilts said: Since you're ignoring my other question I'll ask another; would you not agree that Gascoigne's "conviction" was ridiculous given his joke was barely even offensive? Therefore how is he even comparable to Griffiths? Well it's comparable because they've both been charged with racist crimes, right? In fact, isn't Gazza's worse because he actually went to trial and pleaded guilty? Griffiths had his case dropped... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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