Posted on 07/24/2010 5:25:17 PM PDT by RingerSIX
I was enjoying watching drag racing... the NHRA Mopar Mile-High Nationals, qualifying rounds from Denver Colorado when driver John Force was on camera complaining about a list of the all time great drivers. Keep in mind that drag racing fans are much like country music fans. They tend to be all American conservatives.
Just then, Force blurted out "You're like FOX News, Hannity and Beck. All lies. All crap."
I had no idea that John Force was that stupid. And I'm not even talking about stupid because he apparently supports the Communist takeover of the USA, but because he would spit in the face of more than 50% of his fans.
Force is... OK, was, the biggest name in drag racing. His sponsors are Castrol, Ford, Auto Club, MAC Tools, Brand Source, and many others.
He's just earned the distinction of being a non-person to me. He's now commie crap.
If we define politics from the constitution, not the party, things are in the open and clearer. Ck my page.
That should have been a tip off that he was a liberal... James Carville got in a wad over NASCAR Dads some time back - and in an instant liberals started entering the races. Guess they can't stand that we'd have anything without them...
The Constitution with the first 10 ammendments is not difficult to understand. (We need Supreme Court Justices who have rudimentary reading comprehension skills). I agree that this is the correct way to define those who would aspire to office. Most all Dems and many Pubbies would fail on this. It is time to flush the toilet in DC.
A pic of Assassination is about half way down here:
http://www.60sfunnycars.com/round8.htm
Seems that was not the Kaiser bros. Memories fade it seems, but that is the car. Never forget the smell of the fuel, ‘57 Chevys, Willys coups and ‘60s muscle cars lifted tall with strait axles, open headers pounding the ground as they grumbled their way to the starting line. THAT was drag racing!
Why is everyone calling him stupid and wishing him ill?
For supporting his democratic right of free speech?
You know what’s stupid? Throwing around words like “communism” and “socialism” when you have no idea what they actually mean.
And we are free to make comment also stupid.
Hope his career goes out the window just like the dixie chicks! X-Force Fan Forever!
Reply from John Force: Dated today
If you have been a fan of mine you know that I can sometimes say some crazy things. Yesterday, in the heat of the moment, I was caught off-guard by a question from Dave Reiff on ESPN and said some things I regret. I was trying to be cute, but I wasn’t. That happens sometimes when people try too hard. I certainly meant no disrespect. I love this country and I love the people in it regardless of who they are, where they came from or what they believe. I’m not a political person. I had to be told that I touched a political nerve. I simply threw out some names I was familiar with because they’re on TV when I’m doing my daily workouts. Hannity and Beck, don’t really have anything against either one. All I was trying to say was that, like me and my friend Mike Dunn, guys on TV sometimes embellish to make a point. I just didn’t say it the right way. I used the wrong words. I know that now but I can’t change it. I just hope that at some point you can find it in your heart to give me another chance because nothing is more important to me than the American race fans who have supported me and given me and my family the opportunity to live the real American dream. Please don’t let one comment that I didn’t mean ruin our relationship.
God Bless,
John Force
John should understand that this is not just a light item in politics. Our nation is being divided by a socialist faction and a mildly constitutional faction. There are at least ten liberal networks on TV, and just one near-conservative. John attacked the lone wolf.
I gave John one of my books; if he had read the first four chapters he would not say questionable things about those who believe in limited, constitutional government.
John needs to do more than a weak apology. Do some study, John. Understand what is going on around you. I’m not only a drag race fan, but live near your home. Learn, don’t burn the constitution.
Yep, the old guard owners and drivers demonstrated outstanding engineering or driving skill, it was intoxicating to watch.
They quickly migrated to the 392 Chrysler Hemi and a 6-71 to get the near 1000 horsepower they wanted. Now the computer controlled drag race only custom engines turn out 10 times that, and the cars go so fast it necessitated a shorter track. The driver that could handle that would be impressive indeed.
The rivalry in the old days was intense, East vs West (California), but the camaraderie was just as intense, too. They kept secrets, but not grudges. These guys were just regular Americans living in a place where an ordinary guy could have a quality motor car, and make it go like Hell if he wanted to.
Is this a great country or what?
ahem, they use their hands to get the car going.
I once talked to one of the drivers about the idea of a home-dragster category. No clutch tricks, pure foot throttle with no computer....in other words, make a car that many people could build with lower costs.
The problem is that there would be so much competition in the field that some would never make money. And the extra cars would take away from the sponsor’s advertising effects. Even worse (for today’s crews), the current star drivers would become known as spam in a can when compared to the “real” drivers.
Because they have everything to lose and nothing to gain, the Force/Schumacher faction that controls much of drag racing would never allow the money to go there. Why spoil a good living?
Oh, well.
That would be a great idea to bring back the popular appeal of the sport.
Rules to make it affordable to the average guy, stock block (5000 or more units delivered in sold vehicles) and heads (from the manufactures' performance line sold publicly), and superchargers from a transportation manufacturer or aftermarket designed for street installation. Maybe a cubic inch limit, but unlimited mods, wow, what a thought.
You're right, of course, they'd never allow it, the money wouldn't all go where they wanted it to go.
We laugh at and with you on almost what you say. But Sat. hit a nerve.There are a lot of us that don’t like where this present Govt. is taking this country.The major news media are riding shotgun to help cover up what is going on.Mr Force you are a household name to us Drag Racers. No matter what side of the fence you are on,there are topics that shouldn’t be brought up or you could pay the price.We the fans of any sports don’t want to go and enjoy our sport and then something political is said. We get that almost 7 days a week.As some have said you have the right to what you want. Yes but there is a price to pay.
A suggestion, At Brainerd apologize to NHRA, the Fans, your Sponsors.We will be watching and listening. Mr Force, you and your team members have a great rest of the season. God Bless You All. The Ammons
I don't wish him ill. I honestly just wish people like him would just leave me the hell alone. But they won't and they never will, because I'm the producer class and they're the parasite class. Leaders of the parasites are still parasites.
You know what’s stupid? Throwing around words like “communism” and “socialism” when you have no idea what they actually mean.
Gee, I'd ask you to edumacate po widdle me, but I'm too busy trying to make this week's payroll, and getting my next tax bill paid so that faggots can get sex change operations in prison, and illegals can spit out babies like slot machines. I'm guessing that you personally know first hand what Communism and Socialism mean... you just haven't figured out that you're part of the experiment.
Here's lesson #1 about Communists and Socialists. They lie. They lie all the time, unless they're mixing truth into the lie to confuse the slow, stupid or ignorant.
Here's lesson #2 about Communists and socialists. They're parasites.
#3, they require poverty to maintain power. Thus, they do whatever they can to keep the poor, poor.
#4, they lose a cylinder, bind up the clutch, smoke the tires, do a bad job of pedaling, backfire through the blower, toss a rod, and get the ZOT! Don't let the door hit ya!
OUCH. That’s going to leave a mark. Are you ok, Jasen? BTW, welcome to FreeRepublic, Jasen.
And here I thought he had written to me personally. :)
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