Only a matter of time until the snowflakes...

[bonefish1]

find something offensive about the name "Boilermakers".
Here's my prediction on how it will play out....Some special snowflake on Purdue's campus, could be a life long grad student TA teaching a worthless class or student who's a member of various alt-left student organizations, will try to make a connection between capitalism, racism, nationalism, worker exploitation, low wages, dangerous work conditions and white supremacy to the symbol of a muscled up guy wearing a hardhat hitting a piece of steel.
Trust me, it's coming. In today's campus environment where a mouse can't fart without someone screaming "I'M OFFENDED", some group will take full advantage of this opportunity to be supremely butthurt and make sure the media hears about the social injustices being thrust upon them in.

 

[BoilerBiker]

http://www.theonion.com/article/boilermakers-protest-purdues-mascot-4778

 

[FirstDownB]

As ridiculous as it sounds, this would actually be intellectually consistent with eliminating Native American mascots. But of course no one stands to gain any political capital by organizing protests and media attacks against what amounts to cultural appropriation of the late 19th century working class.

 

[Wolegib]

I'm offended by your use of the term snowflake !!!!!

being a longtime resident of Wisconsin, I love SNOW ! And I hate being called one! I EAT SNOW ! Just spend 3 hours at Lambeau Field on a nice balmy December Sunday afternoon! it takes guts and something nice and hot to get us through that. and walking through that 6 feet of snow to go to school! And riding my snowmobile! and ice fishing. and driving on the ice over Lake Winnebago. Coming from Wisconsin, we snowflakes don't melt, and don't want to be associated with melting! We're frozen all year round!

Who came up with the term snowflake? some blond haired kid who never went out of his house except to play golf?

 

[bonefish1]

I'm offended by your use of the term snowflake !!!!!

being a longtime resident of Wisconsin, I love SNOW ! And I hate being called one! I EAT SNOW ! Just spend 3 hours at Lambeau Field on a nice balmy December Sunday afternoon! it takes guts and something nice and hot to get us through that. and walking through that 6 feet of snow to go to school! And riding my snowmobile! and ice fishing. and driving on the ice over Lake Winnebago. Coming from Wisconsin, we snowflakes don't melt, and don't want to be associated with melting! We're frozen all year round!

Who came up with the term snowflake? some blond haired kid who never went out of his house except to play golf?

My wife is from Wisky (Janesville/Milton) and I've spent plenty of winter days up in Hazelhurst sitting on the ice, watching the tip-ups as I rest my beer in the snow. However, we're talking about 2 different kinds of snowflakes: One is for snowmobiling and writing your name in when you pee, the other is 'triggered' by the thought of anyone having an opinion different than theirs. Both types are prevalent in the Madison area though.

 

[Wolegib]

My wife is from Wisky (Janesville/Milton) and I've spent plenty of winter days up in Hazelhurst sitting on the ice, watching the tip-ups as I rest my beer in the snow. However, we're talking about 2 different kinds of snowflakes: One is for snowmobiling and writing your name in when you pee, the other is 'triggered' by the thought of anyone having an opinion different than theirs. Both types are prevalent in the Madison area though.

well they should have come up with a different name/phrase - like floppers, or democrats or liberals, . Do we really need more names to call the kettle black? I have one name. I don't respond to people calling me or labeling me by a different name - except my wife.

and for the sake of information, what do snowflakes call their antithesis/opponent? Where did all this name calling / stereotyping, labeling start? All it does is create a greater rift/divide.

 

[FirstDownB]

and for the sake of information, what do snowflakes call their antithesis/opponent?

bigot or fascist

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

bigot or fascist

I'll just go with dumbass for anyone who attempts to 'trigger' people on the internet with marginally funny jokes at best

 

[Tommaker]

I'll just go with dumbass for anyone who attempts to 'trigger' people on the internet with marginally funny jokes at best

Nice going, JDB. "Trigger" is my trigger word. Expect the picketers around your house shortly.

 

[Wolegib]

it goes both ways . I know some dumb ass snowflakes too. .

 

[PUBV]

it goes both ways . I know some dumb ass snowflakes too. .

Yeah but did they try to trigger, I mean trigger you down a slippery slope?

 

[Wolegib]

Yeah but did they try to trigger, I mean trigger you down a slippery slope?

I am not worried about snowflakes. I own 5 snow shovels, 1 Toro snowblower, 4 sets of gloves, thermal underwear, 6 stocking caps, 3 scarves, 8 sweatshirts, insulated rubber boots, and two parkas, and one cheese hat! and a month's supply of swiss miss mix. and lots of firewood and a bic lighter.

I do not fear snowflakes . I respect them, especially when they come down on me in 3 foot mass. Snowflakes can be dangerous, especially when not prepared to handle them. they are a lot more powerful than you think. Snowfakes can and have shut down entire communities and schools. many students welcome the snowflake. When you call somebody a snowflake, that's actually a sign of respect!

 

[FLAG HUNTER]

I am not worried about snowflakes. I own 5 snow shovels, 1 Toro snowblower, 4 sets of gloves, thermal underwear, 6 stocking caps, 3 scarves, 8 sweatshirts, insulated rubber boots, and two parkas, and one cheese hat! and a month's supply of swiss miss mix. and lots of firewood and a bic lighter.

I do not fear snowflakes . I respect them, especially when they come down on me in 3 foot mass. Snowflakes can be dangerous, especially when not prepared to handle them. they are a lot more powerful than you think. Snowfakes can and have shut down entire communities and schools. many students welcome the snowflake. When you call somebody a snowflake, that's actually a sign of respect!

That is a pretty good one, thanks for the humor!

 

[Wolegib]

That is a pretty good one, thanks for the humor!

sometimes I get tired of political posts, and sometimes I get creative.

I do actually have 5 shovels. And I have NO good explanation as to why. it's not like we have snow in Southern Illinois or my wife is going to help me shovel the snowflakes. Coming from a dairy farming background in Wisconsin, I have used those shovels for other purposes. they come in real handy when dealing with BS.

 

[FLAG HUNTER]

sometimes I get tired of political posts, and sometimes I get creative.

I do actually have 5 shovels. And I have NO good explanation as to why. it's not like we have snow in Southern Illinois or my wife is going to help me shovel the snowflakes. Coming from a dairy farming background in Wisconsin, I have used those shovels for other purposes. they come in real handy when dealing with BS.

I also grew up on a dairy farm in Indiana, was so glad when my dad finally sold the cows due to him getting tired of constant new government regulations. I also think Wisconsin is a really nice state, go thru it every year when I go on vacation in July.

 

[RossMackey]

find something offensive about the name "Boilermakers".
Here's my prediction on how it will play out....Some special snowflake on Purdue's campus, could be a life long grad student TA teaching a worthless class or student who's a member of various alt-left student organizations, will try to make a connection between capitalism, racism, nationalism, worker exploitation, low wages, dangerous work conditions and white supremacy to the symbol of a muscled up guy wearing a hardhat hitting a piece of steel.
Trust me, it's coming. In today's campus environment where a mouse can't fart without someone screaming "I'M OFFENDED", some group will take full advantage of this opportunity to be supremely butthurt and make sure the media hears about the social injustices being thrust upon them in.

LOL
Such is life when Purdue football is at its absolute nadir... instead of interesting threads about game plans, strategy, or prospects, this place has become a white guy righteous indignation festival....

Here's to Brohm quickly turning around the crap- fest created by the twin DH's..... hopefully then, this nonsense will return to Hannity and Limbaugh's cesspools -- where it belongs

 

[Wolegib]

LOL
Such is life when Purdue football is at its absolute nadir... instead of interesting threads about game plans, strategy, or prospects, this place has become a white guy righteous indignation festival....

Here's to Brohm quickly turning around the crap- fest created by the twin DH's..... hopefully then, this nonsense will return to Hannity and Limbaugh's cesspools -- where it belongs

cut us some slack.

Flag hunter and I are trying to develop some chemistry here, before we strangle each other over basketball differences.

 

[vantalge]

If anyone wonders again why Purdue has trouble recruiting, direct them to this thread. Some guy decides to randomly post something making fun of "liberals," apparently not bright enough to consider the possibility recruits or their parents with a different point of view might read the message boards here. Given Trump's pitiful performance so far, conservatives don't have much room to start an argument over nothing.

 

[ahhculdee]

If anyone wonders again why Purdue has trouble recruiting, direct them to this thread. Some guy decides to randomly post something making fun of "liberals," apparently not bright enough to consider the possibility recruits or their parents with a different point of view might read the message boards here. Given Trump's pitiful performance so far, conservatives don't have much room to start an argument over nothing.

Good thing message boards aren't why we have trouble recruiting. Trump has been excellent so far.

 

[spradecki]

If anyone wonders again why Purdue has trouble recruiting, direct them to this thread. Some guy decides to randomly post something making fun of "liberals," apparently not bright enough to consider the possibility recruits or their parents with a different point of view might read the message boards here. Given Trump's pitiful performance so far, conservatives don't have much room to start an argument over nothing.

how's your retirement acct. looking since his election?

 

[RossMackey]

Good point- you must have voted for Obama twice, because the markets reached unprecedented heights during his two terms.

Just sayin'

 

[BoilerJS]

My wife is from Wisky (Janesville/Milton) and I've spent plenty of winter days up in Hazelhurst sitting on the ice, watching the tip-ups as I rest my beer in the snow. However, we're talking about 2 different kinds of snowflakes: One is for snowmobiling and writing your name in when you pee, the other is 'triggered' by the thought of anyone having an opinion different than theirs. Both types are prevalent in the Madison area though.

My daughter and her husband live in Milton, well just outside of Milton. She works for DuPont in Belloit. Wisconsin is a beautiful state.

 

[sluggo69]

Keeping with the snowflake theme, there is a movement afoot to rename USC's mascot since he has the same name as Robert E. Lee's horse.

 

[FirstDownB]

I'll admit I am of two minds when these subjects come up. On one hand this seems to be entirely off topic. Let's stick to discussing the essential building blocks of Purdue sports, e.g., coaches, players, games, opponents, strategy, recruiting, etc.
On the other hand, this is what media like ESPN has turned sports into. The topic of the day is more often things like Kaepernick and Jenner than it is a discussion about who is going to win the NL Central. Why should anonymous message board posters be held to a higher standard when it comes to mixing politics and sports. It's not my preference but I'm not blind to acknowledge it is the world we are living in either, for better or worse..

 

[ghostoffatjack]

find something offensive about the name "Boilermakers".
Here's my prediction on how it will play out....Some special snowflake on Purdue's campus, could be a life long grad student TA teaching a worthless class or student who's a member of various alt-left student organizations, will try to make a connection between capitalism, racism, nationalism, worker exploitation, low wages, dangerous work conditions and white supremacy to the symbol of a muscled up guy wearing a hardhat hitting a piece of steel.
Trust me, it's coming. In today's campus environment where a mouse can't fart without someone screaming "I'M OFFENDED", some group will take full advantage of this opportunity to be supremely butthurt and make sure the media hears about the social injustices being thrust upon them in.

Anger issues? Anyone can be offended and are by certain words or things but until it becomes a majority or large number having the same feeling it usually goes away. While I am not a "snowflake" as you put it, i would rather be one then a piece of "deadwood' unwilling to change with the times!

 

[Wolegib]

My opinion is we have enough names and labels. We don't need to create more.

it's a given a lot of basketball posters don't like Boilermaker 1973. Rather than making up your fancy names, why not just use the name he chose when referring to him?

I don't mind being called a snowflake or Wolly. But I chose the name Wolegib for a reason. it's a tie to my name on a different Purdue sports board. When those people come here, they will recognize my name. You might say Wolegib is the mirror image of my other name. I'm a little bit backwards.

A lot of people took a lot of time in deciding their name and icons they use. I suggest people use those names rather than sterotyped labels.

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

how's your retirement acct. looking since his election?

'The administration has expressed support for retirement plans. However, there are concerns about potential large deficits due to the tax breaks. This may result in Congress looking to raise revenues by eliminating or reducing retirement plan benefits at some point in the future. It is too soon to say for sure, but it would not be inconceivable to think that benefits like the stretch IRA or cost of living adjustments to retirement plans could find themselves on the chopping block for budget purposes during a late-night legislative session in Congress.'

Taken from an IRA specialist. Trump stating he is going to overhaul anything is to be taken with a grain of salt...actually an entire box of it. His interests only lie in how and where he can line the pockets of himself and those in the wealthy elite. His increase in defense spending is directly tied to individuals close to him who hold interests in that sector (when the country already spends an insane amount as it is). A surge early on in the markets due to his election is nothing to write home about...what I worry about is how will me children be able to afford to take care of me if social security and medicare are wiped out by portions of the GOP that want to privatize something simply because they can make money off of it.

Also, if you want to know why there is so much cultural division in our country right now, take a look at history as my Sociology class did to today. According to Sociologist Robin Williams (not the comedian), there are seven American Values that are important to our society. Two of those are equality and group superiority. Since the Civil War, it has been usually every 50-60 years that some type of civil disturbance has occurred at different levels because of those two values. You typically have one side that values equality (what many would refer to as liberals...or snowflakes for some here) and a side that values group superiority (white supremacist, KKK, etc). Unfortunately these typically lump individuals or groups in that attempt to maintain a neutral stance (many in the GOP and Dems would agree with that), but the fact remains that the Civil War, Women's Suffrage, The Civil Rights Movement, and now what we classify as Alt-Right vs. Antifa has occurred along the lines those core American values once again. In my sociological and historical perspective, we have only seen the beginning of what could be classified as another major American cultural revolution...and only time will tell where America stands at the end.

Now, unless personally called out in a thread like this...this will be the end of my political postings on a sports message board. I am looking forward to watching IU get drilled Thursday night, the same can be said for ND, and I hope that Purdue can shock the football world on opening weekend!. Boiler Up, Hammer Down, Hail Purdue!

 

[BoilerJS]

'The administration has expressed support for retirement plans. However, there are concerns about potential large deficits due to the tax breaks. This may result in Congress looking to raise revenues by eliminating or reducing retirement plan benefits at some point in the future. It is too soon to say for sure, but it would not be inconceivable to think that benefits like the stretch IRA or cost of living adjustments to retirement plans could find themselves on the chopping block for budget purposes during a late-night legislative session in Congress.'

Taken from an IRA specialist. Trump stating he is going to overhaul anything is to be taken with a grain of salt...actually an entire box of it. His interests only lie in how and where he can line the pockets of himself and those in the wealthy elite. His increase in defense spending is directly tied to individuals close to him who hold interests in that sector (when the country already spends an insane amount as it is). A surge early on in the markets due to his election is nothing to write home about...what I worry about is how will me children be able to afford to take care of me if social security and medicare are wiped out by portions of the GOP that want to privatize something simply because they can make money off of it.

Also, if you want to know why there is so much cultural division in our country right now, take a look at history as my Sociology class did to today. According to Sociologist Robin Williams (not the comedian), there are seven American Values that are important to our society. Two of those are equality and group superiority. Since the Civil War, it has been usually every 50-60 years that some type of civil disturbance has occurred at different levels because of those two values. You typically have one side that values equality (what many would refer to as liberals...or snowflakes for some here) and a side that values group superiority (white supremacist, KKK, etc). Unfortunately these typically lump individuals or groups in that attempt to maintain a neutral stance (many in the GOP and Dems would agree with that), but the fact remains that the Civil War, Women's Suffrage, The Civil Rights Movement, and now what we classify as Alt-Right vs. Antifa has occurred along the lines those core American values once again. In my sociological and historical perspective, we have only seen the beginning of what could be classified as another major American cultural revolution...and only time will tell where America stands at the end.
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Is it because there is no longer a reason for minority special treatment. I mean a minority just held the greatest office in the land and a women come a hair width from holding the same office.. Does the far left fear that affirmative action is obsolete. Do the white male supremacists feel they are no longer superior?
Is this the result of equality? As a Nation do we need to mature to the point where equality is accepted?

 

[SunnyFL24]

I'll admit I am of two minds when these subjects come up. On one hand this seems to be entirely off topic. Let's stick to discussing the essential building blocks of Purdue sports, e.g., coaches, players, games, opponents, strategy, recruiting, etc.
On the other hand, this is what media like ESPN has turned sports into. The topic of the day is more often things like Kaepernick and Jenner than it is a discussion about who is going to win the NL Central. Why should anonymous message board posters be held to a higher standard when it comes to mixing politics and sports. It's not my preference but I'm not blind to acknowledge it is the world we are living in either, for better or worse..

Well said my friend............

 

[SunnyFL24]

'The administration has expressed support for retirement plans. However, there are concerns about potential large deficits due to the tax breaks. This may result in Congress looking to raise revenues by eliminating or reducing retirement plan benefits at some point in the future. It is too soon to say for sure, but it would not be inconceivable to think that benefits like the stretch IRA or cost of living adjustments to retirement plans could find themselves on the chopping block for budget purposes during a late-night legislative session in Congress.'

Taken from an IRA specialist. Trump stating he is going to overhaul anything is to be taken with a grain of salt...actually an entire box of it. His interests only lie in how and where he can line the pockets of himself and those in the wealthy elite. His increase in defense spending is directly tied to individuals close to him who hold interests in that sector (when the country already spends an insane amount as it is). A surge early on in the markets due to his election is nothing to write home about...what I worry about is how will me children be able to afford to take care of me if social security and medicare are wiped out by portions of the GOP that want to privatize something simply because they can make money off of it.

Also, if you want to know why there is so much cultural division in our country right now, take a look at history as my Sociology class did to today. According to Sociologist Robin Williams (not the comedian), there are seven American Values that are important to our society. Two of those are equality and group superiority. Since the Civil War, it has been usually every 50-60 years that some type of civil disturbance has occurred at different levels because of those two values. You typically have one side that values equality (what many would refer to as liberals...or snowflakes for some here) and a side that values group superiority (white supremacist, KKK, etc). Unfortunately these typically lump individuals or groups in that attempt to maintain a neutral stance (many in the GOP and Dems would agree with that), but the fact remains that the Civil War, Women's Suffrage, The Civil Rights Movement, and now what we classify as Alt-Right vs. Antifa has occurred along the lines those core American values once again. In my sociological and historical perspective, we have only seen the beginning of what could be classified as another major American cultural revolution...and only time will tell where America stands at the end.

Now, unless personally called out in a thread like this...this will be the end of my political postings on a sports message board. I am looking forward to watching IU get drilled Thursday night, the same can be said for ND, and I hope that Purdue can shock the football world on opening weekend!. Boiler Up, Hammer Down, Hail Purdue!

Surprisingly.............IU has battled the Buckeye's fairly close recently.........

 

[BoilerJS]

Surprisingly.............IU has battled the Buckeye's fairly close recently.........

I said it at the time that Brohm was the perfect hire for Purdue. Tiller, I think set the standard for success at Purdue. IU sort of followed in that model.
Purdue, IU, NW as examples will never get the big uglies to compete with the likes of OSU or UM. These teams need explosive offenses decent defenses and hope when you play a team like OSU that you catch a break here or there.
We'll see what happens with Brohm but I am excited again for Purdue football.

 

[tjreese]

I'll admit I am of two minds when these subjects come up. On one hand this seems to be entirely off topic. Let's stick to discussing the essential building blocks of Purdue sports, e.g., coaches, players, games, opponents, strategy, recruiting, etc.
On the other hand, this is what media like ESPN has turned sports into. The topic of the day is more often things like Kaepernick and Jenner than it is a discussion about who is going to win the NL Central. Why should anonymous message board posters be held to a higher standard when it comes to mixing politics and sports. It's not my preference but I'm not blind to acknowledge it is the world we are living in either, for better or worse..

...and a few are not anonymous

 

[JohnnyDoeBoiler]

Surprisingly.............IU has battled the Buckeye's fairly close recently.........

The one thing you can point to as to why IU actually competed with OSU lately is now standing on OSU's sidelines as the OC.

 

[Purdue85]

I'll just go with dumbass for anyone who attempts to 'trigger' people on the internet with marginally funny jokes at best

Johnny, they've earned all the mocking and scorn. If there's any justice, it's just the beginning!

 

[SunnyFL24]

The one thing you can point to as to why IU actually competed with OSU lately is now standing on OSU's sidelines as the OC.[/QUOT

 

[bonefish1]

If anyone wonders again why Purdue has trouble recruiting, direct them to this thread. Some guy decides to randomly post something making fun of "liberals," apparently not bright enough to consider the possibility recruits or their parents with a different point of view might read the message boards here. Given Trump's pitiful performance so far, conservatives don't have much room to start an argument over nothing.

Ha ha.
Let me add that to the list of "Reasons it's tough to recruit to Purdue"

I think that reason should go before "not close to a beach" after "it gets too cold in winter".

 

[Purdue85]

If anyone wonders again why Purdue has trouble recruiting, direct them to this thread. Some guy decides to randomly post something making fun of "liberals," apparently not bright enough to consider the possibility recruits or their parents with a different point of view might read the message boards here. Given Trump's pitiful performance so far, conservatives don't have much room to start an argument over nothing.

Oh, dear lord!

Yes, by gosh, that's it!

If we would ONLY stop offending those precious liberals, then we'd have 5-star athletes lined up for scholarships.

Oh, my.

We had Obama for 8 years, propped up by the press and his lackeys, yet here we are.

 

[SunnyFL24]

Oh, dear lord!

Yes, by gosh, that's it!

If we would ONLY stop offending those precious liberals, then we'd have 5-star athletes lined up for scholarships.

Oh, my.

We had Obama for 8 years, propped up by the press and his lackeys, yet here we are.

That gets a plus 1...............

 

[Wolegib]

Oh, dear lord!

Yes, by gosh, that's it!

If we would ONLY stop offending those precious liberals, then we'd have 5-star athletes lined up for scholarships.

Oh, my.

We had Obama for 8 years, propped up by the press and his lackeys, yet here we are.

and you wonder why you receive so few likes for your 10,000 posts.

 

[Purdue85]

and you wonder why you receive so few likes for your 10,000 posts.

No . . . until you brought it up it never crossed my mind. Couldn't care less.

Clearly, it matters to you what others think. That's not good.