Booing of Gary Ablett

[romeohwho]

Hawks and Pies supporters always boo Ablett. Nothing new here.

 

[Craze]

actually reading for the first time what folaus quote on Twitter actually said thanks to some earlier poster...he’s not damning them to everlasting hell or saying they’ll never enter heaven, he’s saying if you embrace god then your sins will be forgiven?? If you take out the reference to homosexuals as that’s not a view that belongs in modern day society Christian or otherwise, like everything in the bible it’s not to be taken literally but rather is allegory (those with eyes to see and ears to hear and all that crap). It is a common theme across all the abrahamic religions (and other more new age ones as well) that what takes place in the physical material realm is a reflection of what’s going on inside of oneself in the spiritual one. That particular quote from corinthians he used is commonly interpreted in the teaching that fornication/adultery/atheism etc are not actually sins themselves rather they are the result of sin, that sin being losing your trust and faith in god there’s only one. And by repenting it means starting to believe and trust in god again, it doesn’t mean you must cease and desist all the aforementioned sinful behaviours and beg for forgiveness like how it’s usually misinterpreted. Requires a rather more nuanced understanding of Christian teachings, study of biblical scripture and gnosis to be able to grasp the true message and intent of what to most people (who only read and interprete the texts literally) seems like a thoroughly archaic, backwards and bigoted bunch of beliefs

Very interesting.

 

[iameviljez]

If you take out the reference to homosexuals as that’s not a view that belongs in modern day society Christian or otherwise, like everything in the bible it’s not to be taken literally but rather is allegory (those with eyes to see and ears to hear and all that crap).

In all seriousness, if he'd taken out the reference to gay people then nobody would really have given a shit about what he posted. Drinking, shagging, worshipping someone else - whatever, nobody else takes that wowserism seriously and it's a choice.

 

[captain blood 17]

Booing has been going on since the games inception. Gary git boo’d. WGAF?


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[PhatBoy]

If you believe your own drivel then we'll done on convincing yourself. The bloke is a proven mercenary and when that has been done starts crying to get what he wants. Spoilt brat. Throw in the sore loser in your response.

Anyone who moves clubs outside of the draft is a mercenary if you’re stupid enough to seriously think that.

 

[PhatBoy]

Yeah, and that concept is a complete cop out. It is a way for bigots to try and appear less bigoted.

Or it’s, you know, a way of saying I don’t agree with what you do but it’s bit going to stop me caring about you.

I am against drug taking. (And before you say it, yes I know it’s viewed as a choice rather than something you’re born with like sexuality, just understand the logic behind it).
I hate it.

My daughter openly admits to me that she takes party drugs.

Am I being a c*** because I love her but wish desperately that she wouldn’t take drugs?

 

[Lockyer24]

Hawks and Pies supporters always boo Ablett. Nothing new here.

Pies fans tend to boo good players from other teams just out of reflex. Dangerfield/Selwood gets it too.

It'll be interesting to see if Ablett gets the same treatment as poor old Goodesy. I doubt it, there is no political win for lefty losers in sticking up for a white Christian.

 

[Gough]

Hawthorn supporters booing a homophobe, you can see why the Libs are worried about Victoria.

 

[00Stinger]

I can only assume that the boo'ing was racist

 

[Sttew]

YES

Add the fact that had he stayed a one club player he could have won more premierships with the Cats (if he was still there they'd have won 12-15 EASILY!).

Sadly he'll only be a 2 time premiership player. Oh and have beliefs that are stuck in the stone age.

Same apply to Buddy?

 

[threesixpio]

People can boo for different reasons.

Some definitely booed him for being homophobic

 

[CH Jazz]

Should all religious people be booed?

Yes.

 

[Sttew]

Probably true. Ablett Snr essentially murdered a girl and the media still talk about him like he was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

Essentially murdered?? You do know the facts, do you?

 

[Boxhead_31]

If you believe your own drivel then we'll done on convincing yourself. The bloke is a proven mercenary and when that has been done starts crying to get what he wants. Spoilt brat. Throw in the sore loser in your response.

I thought the thread was about Ablett not Jack Gunston?

 

[Milanista28]

Essendon fans booed Ben Brown.

 

[tonk]

Hawthorn supporters booing a homophobe, you can see why the Libs are worried about Victoria.

The people that were booing Ablett wouldn't know how to spell homofobe.

 

[gavaniacono]

I boo gambling commercials and chicks who wash and shave.

 

[Bomberboyokay]

"Why can't people respect Ablett's views???"

Older posters, was it this tedious in 1980 or whenever the tide turned on overt racism?

 

[bzparkes]

Why are people so precious?

 

[Foucault1989]

Ever since Goodes spoke out we have seen more and more Aboriginal players refuse to accept racism in crowds. Plenty of fans have been banned for racism in recent years because players, both Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal have spoken out. Goodes helped make speaking out more okay, more accepted.

Well said. I hate the almost commonsense idea that Goodes was not booed for race related reasons but whenever a booer would explain their reasons they would start with "he was a dirty player", then you would point out the hundreds of players who have played much dirtier and didn't get booed until eventually they would say "he is annoying because he speaks about political issues and uses the race victim card"....ahh so it has nothing to do with his race.... Just when an aboriginal man points out racial injustices in society. In other words, we are happy to cheer aboriginal players who kick good goals but feel uncomfortable when they point out uncomfortable realities about Australia. Interesting. Just my opinion /observation.

Back to booing... Its pretty lowest common denominator stuff. Go for it if it gives you solace. I'd rather just admire one of the best players in the modern era strut his stuff not act like a child who squeals when a player is better than their players

 

[Xtreme]

Same apply to Buddy?

Buddy is a campaigner everybody knows that!

 

[Hoops]

Probably true. Ablett Snr essentially murdered a girl and the media still talk about him like he was the greatest thing since sliced bread.

How does this libellous shit get through?

 

[Sully111]

Nick Riewoldt copped it for years. It wasn't worth mentioning.

The media just need to shut up about it or it'll grow legs and we'll end up with possibly the best player the game has seen finishing his career with this crap hanging over his head.

The media should show some integrity and just let it go... but they won't... because there's too many scumbags in the afl media today.

 

[Pakenhamsaint]

Hes been booed the moment hes come back to Geelong by everyone.
Him liking the falou instagram post just added fuel to it.

 

[captain blood 17]

I boo Damien Barrett. What does that make me? Oh, and i have never heard Rance, Corch, Dusty or Jack get boo’d or abused at games.......oh, wait......


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