This is why political discussion is forbidden on A Sea of Blue.

Blech

The amount of political animosity out there is appalling. I didn’t vote for our president, but I certainly have no issue with the Kentucky coach sending a jersey to the sitting president regardless of his political affiliation.

If we win the title this year, are we supposed to decline a trip to the White House and not give Obama/Biden jersies out?

Ridiculous.

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Sep 4, 2009 9:20 AM EDT reply actions

I agree 100%

I also didn’t vote for Obama, and no matter how much I disagree with his politics you have to respect the office of the President, regardless of who resides there.

First time I shot her, shot her in the side.
Hard to watch her suffer, but with the second shot she died...

by btcoop71 on Sep 4, 2009 9:21 AM EDT up reply actions

Agree......

A trip to the White House means one thing…..Champions !

Blue... there is no other color to Bleed !!!

by a2d2 on Sep 4, 2009 9:40 AM EDT up reply actions

ditto

to all

only one rule in my house - uk has to be your favorite college bball team

by memphis wildcat on Sep 4, 2009 1:56 PM EDT up reply actions

With terms like “well-earned mistrust” being used, I’m glad we aren’t discussing politics here.

by don'tshootmei'macard on Sep 4, 2009 10:21 AM EDT reply actions

I can't be in here constantly ...

… but when I see political stuff like that come up, it will go in the bit bucket.

Most people get it, but some just can’t resit taking a shot. All comments that look like political commentary will get deleted without exception.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Glenn Logan on Sep 4, 2009 11:16 AM EDT up reply actions

And President Obama Is A Good Player

He competes with some guys who played Div I basketball (25 years ago) and holds his own.

by FortyYearCatFan on Sep 4, 2009 10:37 AM EDT reply actions

He had some shootarounds with UNC players on the campaign

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Sep 4, 2009 10:52 AM EDT up reply actions

Exactly, Forty.

Regardless of party lines this particular president is a HUGE basketball fan (and as you mention, plays quite a bit) so it would actually seem perfectly natural (to me at least) that we would give him some UK basketball apparel.

Like Coach mentioned in the article this was about basketball, nothing more nothing less. The President loves basketball, we love basketball. For goodness sake, it really doesn’t have to be so complicated.

by BigSkyCat on Sep 4, 2009 10:53 AM EDT up reply actions

Well, it's been proven that he can't go to his right.

'..when they bring a knife, you bring a gun...that's the Chicago way..'

by HozeKing on Sep 4, 2009 2:43 PM EDT up reply actions

ROFL

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Sep 4, 2009 2:47 PM EDT up reply actions

President In 1993 Went To His Left

Then deked to his right from 1994 on.

by FortyYearCatFan on Sep 4, 2009 2:55 PM EDT up reply actions

Also a big basketball fan

Of course its difficult, its a shortcut... if it was easy it'd just be "the way."

by chirop1 on Sep 4, 2009 2:59 PM EDT up reply actions

lmao

thats the best comment I’ve seen you make

by Bluehound on Sep 4, 2009 8:03 PM EDT up reply actions

That was pretty good.

DEEETROIT BASKETBALLL!!!

by davw83 on Sep 4, 2009 9:21 PM EDT up reply actions

Just read the article, etc., WOW...

It was just a jersey. This summer’s political rhetoric concerns me. Can’t we just talk about religion. (I refer to basketball, in Kentucky). Don’t worry Tru. :-)

No matter where you're at, there you are

by cincyblue on Sep 4, 2009 12:28 PM EDT reply actions

This is all part of the process...

of Coach Cal realizing what state he’s moved to. He was going to fully realize it sooner or later.

I was hoping for later.

[Born and raised Kentuckian. Proud Kentuckian. But I wish we wouldn’t embarrass ourselves so damn much.]

by Sonic on Sep 4, 2009 1:10 PM EDT reply actions

I Agree With a Lot Of That

I don’t think it’s happens all that often any more but it still happens.

by FortyYearCatFan on Sep 4, 2009 2:10 PM EDT up reply actions

Agreed, good insight for Coach Cal

And you know what, I am hoping and believing that it is not a racist issue at all, but simply a matter of politics and opinions.

Kentucky was a Hillary state and now, nearly a year later, there are outspoken people who are still expressing themselves. And at least they stand for something in world where it is too easy to just go with the flow and, as they say, stand for nothing at all.

If this is the biggest Kentucky social-cultural faux-paux Cal makes, then he’s going to be just fine.

by StillCatwoman on Sep 4, 2009 3:07 PM EDT up reply actions

I know it had to have shocked him...

that this even was a “Kentucky social-cultural faux-paux”. It probably never even crossed his mind— as he was just excited at a chance to promote the team! Hell, I believe Coach Cal would send jerseys to Mars if he thought there were some ‘little green men’ up there that he could promote the team to….

Now, with the excitement drained out of the gesture, he can go about hiring a local anthropologist to serve as a consultant and double-check that none of his future promotions inadvertently stir the natives’ pot….

by Sonic on Sep 4, 2009 5:42 PM EDT up reply actions

Great Policy...

I love the fact that we can come here and talk all things UK, and nothing about politics. I here political garbage all day, this is an escape from that. That’s big time in my book.

by scfcats on Sep 4, 2009 1:42 PM EDT reply actions

Amen, brother.

There are so many great political blogs out there, no matter what your positions are. I’m not looking to make A Sea of Blue one of them, even a little bit.

Coach Cal said it best: “Politics and sports don’t mix.” They are like oil and water.

A Sea of Blue -- Kentucky Sports for the Discerning Fan

by Glenn Logan on Sep 4, 2009 2:13 PM EDT up reply actions

Thanks Tru

I really appreciate your stance on this issue. Politics is not needed here at ASOB.

by kykat51 on Sep 4, 2009 5:55 PM EDT reply actions

As far as the jersey

I thought the #44 was a nice gesture to our President to go along with the Bounce Back book. He is the 44th leader of our great Nation and does indeed love basketball. I think Obama will be greatly appreciative of this gift.

by kykat51 on Sep 4, 2009 6:00 PM EDT reply actions