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Football, 2020

Lard and worthless muscle, taking a knee; I think there is more value in a flea – I am now certain I would rather pay for a wicket than a ticket – and let such crap flow freely to the gutter, though another burden on God’s Rain I do not wish nor relish....

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Paul Howard

Date: 8/20/2020 1:11:00 PM

Thank you for these words Joe, here in The U.K. many of us ordinary folk think that taking the knee is a load of crap. Easy to do that than actually do something about the situation. And you have encapsulated our thoughts beautifuly in your poem kif

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/21/2020 10:25:00 AM

There is no Systemic Racism in the US.. Has not been for years. This is all a farce to cause division and violence in the country. It is an evil lie perpetuated by Marxists who have taken over the once honorable Democrat Party. Thank you for commenting, Paul.

Gershon Wolf

Date: 8/16/2020 3:21:00 PM

Ooh! Wicked words, my friend!... Love it, and couldn't agree more... These overpaid, muscular, hypocritical fat-heads talk 'oppression' and 'repression' -- while they collect astronomical salaries, and live the good life, all for knocking the crap out of each other. (Though apparently they leave the manure intact. lol). Write on! Thanks, Gershon

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/16/2020 6:52:00 PM

Hi Gershon; I think the days of big paychecks are nearing an end...attendance is down. Fans have had enough. Thank you for commenting my friend. Have a great evening!

Panagiota Romios

Date: 8/16/2020 11:16:00 AM

Excellent. Taking a knee..BOO! Do it on their own time, go protest, do something good. Half of these sides of beef have records. No support from me. Pangiexx

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/16/2020 11:56:00 AM

I can't even begin to fathom why God took so much time to make such big, strong beautiful men...and then skimped on brains.

Silent One

Date: 8/15/2020 12:19:00 PM

Is this about sportsmen taking a knee? Also you mention cricket, I thought most Americans didn't watch it...

Joe Dimino
Date: 8/15/2020 1:04:00 PM

Yep, as you can guess, I do not like such anti-American ignorant displays. "Wicket" -- small trapdoor or doorway. Thank you, Si; have a beautiful day my friend!