And a shame it did not happen with a full trial BEFORE Bonds was allowed to play this prior season and THE TRUE HOME RUN KING HANK AARON was pressed to congratulate someone who very likely cheated to break a record he (Hank Aaron) won honestly amid REAL hostility.

MLB knew in my opinion that big time cheating was going on. But they let it continue with soft slaps at best. People were even dying from the dope! Not till Congress jumped in (which was really political grandstanding on their part) did MLB do a bit more AND IMMEDIATELY WE SAW HOME RUN AVERAGES PLUMMET. Total confirmation in my mind that there was a whole lot of dirt in the game and probably still is.

Lie to Federal investigators, go to (federal) prison. If it was good enough for Martha Stewart, it’s good enough for Barry Bonds.

Hat tip to reader misaligned_user.

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Ian Johnson and his bride to be, Chrissy Popadics.
Some people can’t stand to see a happy couple,
unless they paint the picture.

Don’t let the imbeciles get you down kids!

My best wishes to Mr. Ian Johnson and the soon to be Mrs. Chrissy Johnson!

One Man + One Woman = Looks Good to me!

update 7/29/2007 11:58PM: From ABCNews, Football Sweethearts Hitched Without a Hitch.

Indianapolis Colts coach Tony Dungy had to set the record straight regarding what really matters, when asked about race regarding his Super Bowl win. Watch and enjoy.

What matters if a Black man wins the Super Bowl title and loses his soul?

Hat tip to Hot Air!

Now lets see if the media can follow Dungy’s lead and start rooting for Jesus. Don’t hold your breath waiting for that.

At least the NFL didn’t fine him for endorsing Jesus, given a church that tries to air the game might be sued for doing it. No NFL, this won’t be forgotten!

All the talk of judging by the “content of their character” goes out the window for some, when they can judge based on race. I hear Blacks always talking about not wanting to be judged based on their race, but then they go and root based on race. If their boss is White, they don’t want their boss pulling for their White co-worker to do better than them. But now we have this football game coming up tomorrow and the hypocrisy is glowing across the nation.

Suddenly we see not only hypocrisy in the choices of who some Blacks will cheer for and why, but also hypocrisy in the media. What if Dungy and Smith had lost in the playoffs and a reporter wanted to do a story on Whites cheering for coaches based on race? Oh then it would be racist. But to trumpet from the highest hills when Black people want to cheer based on race is A-OK.

The article mentions something that folks should think about. It was mentioned by the radio personality mentioned in the quote above.

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“In today’s society, race is still an issue, even though we try to say it’s not as big a deal anymore.”
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Now just how will Blacks help America to overcome this issue of race, the issue Liberal Blacks cry about daily, if we continue making it the big issue ourselves? Whites can never get away with playing on race the way Blacks do today. Maybe Jesse Lee Peterson is correct when he says the biggest racists today in America are Blacks.

update 2/4/2007 1:09PM: Today Ray Lewis was asked by ESPN’s Stewart Scott about this matter of having two Black coaches at the Super Bowl. He provided a great response, in saying that what really matters is that these are 2 coaches that love Jesus and that is what makes them great. How they treat their families and are great role models. He mentioned the racial aspect is a great milestone, however what really matters is that these are two great men, regardless of their race. He pointed out that because of the lives they live they are great, it’s great for them to be there and it would be so no matter what race they are.

And with that statement, we see what really matters to many in America. Because it is rare that you hear people cheering for the CHRISTIAN COACH. Instead many people would rather dwell on skin color. It shows you what really matters most them.

As Jesus said, you know them by the fruit that comes from their lips.

And folks I think that’s all that needs to be said!

update 2/4/2007 10:16PM: After the game, Tony Dungy said he and coach Smith are more proud that they are Christians, that did it “the Lord’s way” than that they are Black. Amen brother!

Honestly, when I first heard about this story I didn’t get too worked up about it. But then I read the details and now I’m ticked, while reminding myself I’m a Christian and trying to remain calm.

I feel that all church events should be free, without any mandatory admission fees ever. (This includes weddings, funerals and anything else done by the church or in the name of spreading the gospel.) With Jesus, admission to the sermon on the mount was free, so all these preachers charging for events or to hear them speak really tick me off. Jesus gave food away, he didn’t charge a fee to cover costs. If people giving of their own free will minus a mandatory fee can’t cover the costs, then the event should not be held. In this case, the church opted to drop the fee, good for them, but they were still denied because the screen was too big.

Here’s some jabber from an NFL attorney:

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NFL attorney Rachel Margolies wrote Newland. “While this may be a noble message, we are consistent in refusing the use of our game broadcasts in connection with events that promote a message, no matter the content.”

Bars and other businesses that operate as “24/7 365 days-per-year sports viewing establishments” are the only exception to the group-viewing rule, provided they don’t charge admission, she said.
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The NFL claims bars are prohibited from charging a fee to watch the game, but bars will kick out anyone just holding a seat at their own discretion. Bar owners want people to buy something, especially booze, which is their most expensive and profitable item. So the draw of a crowd watching a big game is used by bars to MAKE MONEY.

Promoting booze and degradation of the body 24/7/365 with football is OK, but just one time promoting the uplifting of the soul through Jesus Christ along with enjoying a football game is not allowed by the NFL. Ridiculous!

So how should Christians respond? I guess we could say boycott the NFL, but we all know that won’t happen. We’re too weak to actually take such a strong stand in the name of Jesus, to turn down watching a game. That’s sad, but we know it’s true. I do think there is something Christians could do. First of all, Christians could stop drinking alcoholic beverages. Booze makers are big promoters of the NFL and Christians should leave that booze alone anyway. Christians should simply work to be more moral and the NFL would be hurt by that alone. I’m going to make one more additional recommendation, that requires a greater level of sacrifice from me personally, but I’m going to do it. I’m never going to buy DirecTV’s NFL Sunday Ticket package ever again. (Unless there are some changes.) I had not purchased it since moving, but still kept my DirecTV box because I planned to possibly get it again maybe next season. But since the NFL wants to be like this towards churches, I’ll be one step closer to being able to turn down watching games, with less of them at my disposal. I think all Christians can and should put that money towards better use. I think ending NFL Sunday Ticket subscriptions is very doable for American Christians and will also send the NFL a strong message. Churches should be able to provide a moral environment for children to enjoy watching a game. And they should do it for free, without the NFL prompting them to make it free.

Hat tip to The Alliance Alert for the article.

Ian has more coverage at Hot Air.