  Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 118 Registered: 08-2007 |
Seems our old friend has run afoul of a Federal Jury which found that Mr. Thomas sexually harassed a female assistant. http://www.9wsyr.com/content/n ews/breakingnews.aspx?content_ id=7cb61ee7-35c8-452c-8d1c-5ce 7c993095b | ||
Dannyv Member Username: Dannyv Post Number: 21 Registered: 08-2007 |
gnome, it sure seems someone made the correct decision years ago, whether to keep Isiah in a management position with the pistons. he's been nothing but trouble no matter where he's gone. piston fans should be grateful to have the ownership and management on board that will keep the team competitive. | ||
Zulu_warrior Member Username: Zulu_warrior Post Number: 3235 Registered: 10-2003 |
Complete the phrase: Zeke the____________ | ||
Thejesus Member Username: Thejesus Post Number: 2280 Registered: 06-2006 |
We'll, as a black man, he's still allowed to call black women "bitches"... they can't take that away from him... | ||
Patrick Member Username: Patrick Post Number: 4993 Registered: 10-2003 |
He showed his true colors by making that statement. Fuck him | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 120 Registered: 08-2007 |
Now hold on minute, Whoppie Goldberg will certainly point out - just as she was so kind to do for Mike Vick - that black men have a different cultural traditions which need to be respected and admired. It serves no purpose to denigrate Zeke's culturial identity just because a verdict was obviously rendered by a biased jury. He is a successful man, just like OJ, who should be given a wide berth to express himself in anyway he chooses. To do otherwise would be just another example how society hates black people. Just ask Kanye West. | ||
Jrvass Member Username: Jrvass Post Number: 239 Registered: 01-2007 |
I doubt his mother would encourage him to call women "bitches". I did that once to my mother... my older brother almost ripped my head off. I was maybe 14 or 15. | ||
Tkelly1986 Member Username: Tkelly1986 Post Number: 416 Registered: 01-2004 |
Gnome, I am assuming you are being sarcastic | ||
The_rock Member Username: The_rock Post Number: 1971 Registered: 11-2003 |
Well he sure can't blame his lawyer. He retained one of the best Detroit lawyers in the business and she sure knows how to try an employment case. | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 122 Registered: 08-2007 |
TKelly- Good assumption. | ||
Rjk Member Username: Rjk Post Number: 891 Registered: 11-2003 |
When some people get in trouble it's kind of a shock. A sexual harassment charge against Joe Dumars would be surprising. I'm not the slightest bit surprised that Isiah was involved with something like this. | ||
Goblue Member Username: Goblue Post Number: 415 Registered: 03-2007 |
I can't imagine even thinking of calling my mother a bitch...I raised my hand once to block a slap to the face...which I deserved...and thought I was going to lose my life. I can't imagine calling any woman a bitch...I sure thought of it with an ex-wife but I don't think I ever did. Gnome: sure glad you were being sarcastic...unfortunately too many would think the same...in a serious vein. | ||
Gnome Member Username: Gnome Post Number: 123 Registered: 08-2007 |
I do think it is interesting that we as a society love to think of our sports stars as being good people. In reality the personality traits that make people super competitive on the playing field, are the same traits that make them miserable people. There are always exceptions like Joe Dumars, Stevie Izerman, or Gordie Howe but think Denny McClain, Ted Williams, The Yaz, Bobby Laine, Ty Cobb, OJ, Charlie Hussle ... all great players, but as human beings, not nearly as successful. I know everyone has feet of clay, but it is always a big dissapointment to find that out. | ||
Abracadabra Member Username: Abracadabra Post Number: 102 Registered: 04-2007 |
I would think that Zeke could harass a lot of attractive women and get away with it. Fame, fortune, and he's got that smile. I have no idea why he would want to try anything with this nasty looking broad. I wouldn't harass that if someone paid me. | ||
Paulmcall Member Username: Paulmcall Post Number: 439 Registered: 05-2004 |
This is what happens with certain people who feel entitled and get away with murder if they can dunk a ball, hit a homer or throw a touchdown pass. Zeke proves the Peter Principle correct. Joe Dumars is the exception. Not many successful athletes become successful sports executives. Same with super stars becoming great managers. | ||
Dannyv Member Username: Dannyv Post Number: 23 Registered: 08-2007 |
this article will give you some background on the character of Isiah from one of his reluctant supporters. still, it's a balanced assessment. http://www.slate.com/id/217528 5 | ||
Dabirch Member Username: Dabirch Post Number: 2435 Registered: 06-2004 |
quote: Or run a shop floor. Or own a bar. Or become cops. Or are the mayor. Or become president. Entitlement and harassment is not a domain solely occupied by professional athletes. | ||
Mrsjdaniels Member Username: Mrsjdaniels Post Number: 276 Registered: 08-2005 |
too bad they couldn't bring past settlements up at the trial...she prob would have gotten more oops, did I say that...:-) |
