OrlandoDon

My wife and I walked away from great jobs and a great house, and relocated in our car 2200 miles. You really think we didn’t read a lot, do our due diligence, and think it through? Do you really think I didn’t do my research before moving my family in such a life changing manner? I don’t believe i’m the one that needs to listen to the other side. You live in your bubble, I live in mine, up to you how big you want that bubble to be. i worked at the self proclaimed #1 DEI school in LA for 17 years, I’d hazard a guess I’m more educated in all of the topics you reference. Annual professional development was a big thing, I’m well versed and have a good grounding in what you reference. I’m not against it all as you may be implying, there’s just overreach, common sense, and human respect/decency on all sides. I will agree with you, ignorance is bliss, and the internet is the devil!

I certainly opened a can of worms, did not want this to become the vaccine debate, I suffered from that in the past. Lost plenty of friends over it too. Not asking for any sympathy, just that there’s information out there on both sides if you are willing to look and be open minded. Plenty of studies and doctors quoted for and against. It’s very hard for some people to accept that something produced so quickly and so heavily pushed by government Was taken by millions no questions asked, and now could not be entirely safe. I simply see it as your right to choose, to each their own, but you shouldn’t be punished for the decision you make. I will add, I spoke to my family many times about this, all live in Britain, they saw me as a crazy person too. My sister had cancer, I told her to do her research about compromised immune systems as I had read and heard negative reactions about that with the vaccine. She took it and died within a month. May be something, may be nothing, we’ll prob never know. I know I am in a team of one, not looking for a fight but open to my previous comment. Am I really out there or I just don’t see the world as you do? I live in a very different bubble so difference has to be expected to an extent. I don’t see eye to eye with Rico on many things but he appears quite pragmatic, I could certainly be wrong, just don’t be so quick to shut down. Believe it or not, I am an educated person. I am also genuinely intrigued where you think I am dangerous!!

To each their own! And fwiw, I’m from lanark, been to airdrie a bunch. You’ve got me really curious now, you said I’m way out there and dangerous. I’m stunned by that, always seen myself as kinda middle of the road and boring. Give me one thing you think is extreme and dangerous, maybe you can help me learn? Or is it just that I don’t agree with you? you can’t go with Covid vaccines though, there’s millions out there, tons of data to back up what I’m saying. I’m not on an island there.

Alternatively, we were sure after significant research that it was worth the upheaval for our kids sake and health. many do things because they are told. You can tell I’m not that guy. I’ll ask questions, especially in this case when it’s the government telling you it good for you, while offering free pizza and movie tickets.

We live in different cultures, miles apart, a little different to Airdrie. Go live in California and I’m keen to get your take. Just because we both speak English and you watch our movies, we’re not the same culture. You see me as extreme, back at you. But I don’t see it as wrong, just different. Diff cultures countries and beliefs. You sound similar to those in Cali in a way with your judgements, I don’t live that way. regarding the vax, do your reading, there tons of info out there now about the effects by many way more educated and qualified than me. My wife and I both gave up 6 figure jobs, sold our house and 99% possessions, and drove 2200 miles to Florida with no jobs. That sounds crazy! But we did a ton of research, spoke to doctors, and did what we felt was best for our family. Make an educated decision and go for it, but you don’t get to take it back later. I see it like Russian roulette, if you don’t have to play, why play.

I’ll be fully clear and transparent. I was not allowed to keep my job, i was allowed to see out my annual contract and not renewed unless vaccinated. Very common over hear, not just California. Many lost jobs, including doctors, nurses, police, military. Trump has rehired many of those and given them full back pay. i was a senior administrator, highly regarded, and liked, not a problem employee. My kids were kicked out of school because their parents were not vaccinated. We were required to submit a vaccine card so obviously did not and were told our kids were no longer welcome. Kicked out at Xmas, seven months of home school before we relocated to Florida. this was preschool, and to this day my kid couldn’t go to school in Cali. California is a messed up place.

Keep it civil. I don’t know you, don’t like or dislike you, but you’ve never lived here. And you don’t know me. For good or bad, we’re all products of our environment, again, good and bad. We have good chat here and can all learn a bit from each other, I’m open minded. Whether I think you are all nuts is just my opinion, means little! I also know on the crazy American thread I’m in a minority of one for the most part so expect disagreement, and that’s ok. But it’s not personal!

We’ll never know. Over here we don’t know ‘true’ Covid death numbers, anyone who died who had or in the past had Covid was recorded as a Covid death. That included people with other illnesses, terminally ill, compromised immune systems etc. where COVID was ‘the icing on the cake.’ also, try to find a report/study that wasn’t funded or received a grant from big pharma. Even govt studies, follow the money and big pharma is there. there’s also studies/reports now saying that vaccine deaths now outnumber covid deaths. Not read those in any detail, but it’s an area that was highly corrupt and we’ll never know the truth or answers. FWIW, I’m not anti vax. But once having kids, a 1 yr old during covid, I was forced into reading this stuff. I did read the vaccine schedule for kids over here versus great britain and it’s crazy how many more here we are required to give our kids. Why? Nothing to do with health.

Like I said, I think we’re 10 years ahead, or maybe we’re just a different country! Your comment about DEI and white people not catching a break is nothing to do with it. Imagine the new manager being told he had to have 4 Scot’s, 3 people of color, 2 trans, 1 dwarf, and a cat who identified as a human in the starting 11 every week. That’s where my experience was going. I was the boss, the one who set the trainings, did the hiring etc. theres common sense, human rights, respecting people for beliefs, but also going too far and being extreme. There’s respecting peoples beliefs but should I be forced to take on your beliefs, I can respect you without doing that. Going back again to your whitey comment, because I don’t fit in your bubble, I assume you are implying I’m the racist again. every parent needs to be in tune with what’s going on in schools. I worked in schools for over 25 years, seen a lot. In the past there were plenty of families who trusted the local catholic priest with their kids, and that went south. Not implying physical abuse, but we give teachers a ton of power over our kids, that’s a hell of a lot of trust. I’m going to assume you are not a parent. do you live in the states? Ever been to the states? California? A lot of you guys make comments but we’re a very different country, said this many times. Like watching the dons live versus you tube clips and donstalk! Not unlike ebbe’s stats and mini skirt comment too!

If you’ve lived in LA or San Francisco you’ll understand the homeless crisis, and the lack of support, and the misuse of ‘rights’ of homeless people. I didn’t elaborate so you may well misunderstand my comment, the support given is wrong, the tax funding abused, and the problem mainly ignored because solutions are difficult. The homeless suffer, which is wrong.

While I agree it will probably be thrown back at him, and he obviously cannot guarantee performance, what does him saying he guarantees we’ll be competitive mean? He’s not guaranteeing we’ll be challenging for the league, not guaranteeing we’ll be competing in cup finals or Europe. I think it’s more a poorly worded comment meaning he’s not happy and committed to us being better. But regardless, he does have those, not implying you, who will take issue with anything he says, so does it really matter how he worded it?

I don’t think anyone is talking about things the fans can’t see. Bigger picture is that while it’s a shit situation right now, if you step back, there are plenty of positives, financially sound, no debt, a training facility being key, a cup win. He’s done a lot. Doesn’t mean we should be happy, fully entitled to be pissed off, he is too, and absolutely it’s not a good look for us at present. Also thought discussing Schwartz was rather odd. certainly wasn’t one of his better interviews as has been said, but all not sure what else people expect or want him to say.

Headline in the P&J saying two key players out, prob out of the cup game too. Do we have any key players? Keepers are a wash, no better no worse, possibly mitov the better one, plus devlin hasn’t been great in recent weeks. Hope to see lobban over Jensen. I do wonder if we rest shinnie and Armstrong tonight, the two old guys, plus with Geiger suspended for the cup those two will be needed at The Weeknd. other than that don’t expect anything radical tonight. maybe we sneak a draw? Celtic maybe need the win more than us to keep a title challenge, obviously we have to look behind us, but few expect much from tonight.

Includes, but not exclusive to, Dei agenda, I was all in and attended my trainings, was good on paper but over time it went way too far, witnessed how divisive it became and the hostility created, almost like segregation, equality vs equity, equity hiring, optics hiring, quotas hiring versus ability hiring, soft stance on crime, stance on trans rights, particularly transition surgeries for minors, rights of parents and schools not being required to communicate with parents over their child regarding many things including gender/transition, homeless policies and rights, immigration rights, high taxes and funding of homeless, illegal immigrants and tax funding etc., the overuse of the term racist, throw in cancel culture and feelings prioritized over facts too….. Obviously woke was initially racial and social injustice and there is/was so much I agree with, but then it went too far and also became injustice for all, maybe a victim mentality, plus including govt telling you what was right. 100% agree with you in that it should be basic human rights, but believe it has gone way past that, became very political, and obvious overreach. And there’s obviously debate on what human rights are, the illegal immigration situation here being a good and complex example. I witnessed and experienced a lot in California. Obviously I carry the baggage of losing my job (and my life as I knew it) and my kids being kicked out of school for refusing the covid vaccine, I’d maybe even potentially add that to the woke agenda and overreach. if you look at the high and increasing cost of living in California, extremely high and increasing taxes, the crime, the possibility of a wealth tax, the people leaving California, it’s not sustainable. Go and visit San Francisco or Los Angeles and you’ll see for yourself, the woke agenda being a big factor in my opinion. I loved LA and lived there for 17 years, but like the many others who are leaving, businesses leaving California, it doesn’t work there any more and it is a state in decline. just answering your question, not debating you. We don’t see eye to eye, I’m not here to try to convince you or anyone. Much like with rico, you asked me a question, I answered. I also think we are maybe 10 years ahead of you culturally, more or less depending on whether it’s city or rural, not saying better or advanced, just that what happens here makes it way to you over time.

All good, wasn’t saying you did, interview is interesting, worth the watch. Not Dave’s best, and a shaky start, but I still think he’s a guy who looks bigger picture whereas we tend to he caught up in the moment, understandably too. Certainly acknowledges that it’s not good enough at present, and 6 managers in 6 years it’s good enough.

I dont think it’s a bad comment at all. Would you rather he say we’ll try to be better, but maybe we won’t? He’s as pissed off as we all are and is committed to being competitive, what’s wrong with saying that?

I really dont have much of an opinion with Iran. Between work, family, and a sprinkling of footie, don’t really have time to watch the news these days. And as I’ve said before, regardless of the news you watch, no clue what to believe. trump certainly is an oddball, wouldn’t call him an imbecile, he’s a businessman. And very arrogant and doesn’t give two shits about his portrayal in the media, a huge mistake if you ask me. He’s done quite a few good things but a combo of dramas, plus the one sided media, he’s not getting an abundance of positive media, some negativity deserved. He went to the Middle East a few weeks ago, held a bunch of meetings, bunch of deals, now this. I can only assume he has the support of other Middle East countries, and it’s not just US/israel. Bigger picture, def fear for the republicans and midterms. Said it many times since 2016, I think we’d be much worse off under the democrats, I got to experience firsthand in LA for 17 years the madness and divisiveness of a woke leadership and agenda, no thanks. Trump committed to America first and I support that, but it’s been constant jumping between the challenges of immigration, ice, Greenland, Venezuela, Israel/palestine, now Iran, too much negative drama and controversy that hurts the republicans, and a lot of the positives get pushed aside. he’ll be slammed for not doing enough at home, particularly with cost of living, including housing prices, and focusing too much abroad. Rotating political parties every four years with polar opposite agendas doesn’t benefit anyone, here or abroad.

Interesting interview. Thought he was pretty poor for the first 5-6 mins, almost defensive and blurted out Schwartz almost like he was proving we were doing things. After that I thought he settled down. Bigger picture, club is sound financially, cup win, Europe group stages, fan experience, plenty of positives. But acknowledged the playing side of things isn’t good enough. And understands the frustration of the manager situation. Thought he made a good point about it being harder to get someone good in now, versus someone who comes in summer, helps build the squad, and has a preseason. I don’t think it’s just us that have been dealing with that. Think he’s frustrated on the playing side but as much as we are hurting about not having a manager, we’ve added lutz, now mowbray, doc, the bizarre 1st team coach etc, willing to spend to get better.

Few injuries by the looks of things. Gordon out and Gunn not playing, hickey out, doak, mcginn, max Johnson, mctominnay has been injured, gilmour just back, shankland out, no doubt tierney will he injured, Barron has been out, Hanley been injured, Ferguson just back, plus no doubt we have players not playing regularly. Opportunity for some to make a clam, but we’ll also see how little depth we have.

I’m born in Scotland but a US citizen now, eligible or shunned???

Disagree with you there, for arguments sake let’s say he’s equal to aouchiche…he costs 1.5m. Cameron does not. I think Cameron is having a bigger impact than aouchiche. Had Cameron been with us since the summer I think we’d have seen as many or more goals/assists as aouchiche, difference is he’s joined us in an extreme situation. Totally different player to clarkson, I think he’s a better 10 than clarkson, clarkson is a deeper midfielder, Cameron is not. I don’t ultimately know where clarkson would excel, plenty of talent but seemed to lack something in every position he played. Huge factor for me is if Cameron had players capable around him. If Cameron had an effective left and right mid who would suck in defenders and create space, you’d get more from Cameron. He’s got good chemistry with nisbet, who I think is limited, what if he’d a legit and mobile 9 to combine with. I’m certain those three positions will be targets this summer. I think we’re expecting too much from Cameron in a shit team with no manager or confidence. Much like Geiger, get him a coach and a preseason, and a few decent signings around him, you’d have a good player I think. side comment here, and I’m not saying this is you jute, I was kind of called a racist for wanting more Scottish players yet people will shun/reject Cameron because he signed for rangers. To me he’s a very good young Scottish talent, probably the best Scottish player at the club, yet most don’t want him. Is that different to rejecting a black player, catholic, or foreigner? All based on hatred perhaps? Genuinely intrigued by responses, I grew up hating rangers as we probably all did, but don’t really hate the players. Don’t hate Barron, miovski, jack, don’t necessarily agree with how they handled things and more disappointed, maybe even hurt re miovski, was certainly disappointed Robertson signed for rangers back in the day, cooper too. I just don’t carry that dislike/grudge/hatred towards people for their decisions, career moves, opportunity to make more money and a better life etc. I didn’t hate mccrorie in recent years, was very good for us, and think Cameron would be a great permanent signing, as impactful as a mcginn potentially.

To be fair, this season both Motherwell and hearts have competed with the old firm on a fraction of a budget. The old firm will spend in the summer but it certainly doesn’t guarantee success. just look at us, we’ve demonstrated you can spunk good money on a bunch of players who wouldn’t make my Sunday league team. we need the luck, but bring in a good manager and a good few new players and maybe next season!

It’s frustrating because as bad as we’ve been, there have been times I think we have some good players. The livi game is a great example, we get some hope, then have been shit resultswise since. I also don’t think it matters what team we put out, we’re not good enough to squad rotate or rest players. We could get beaten by dunfermline, or lazetic scores a hat trick. It’s totally up in the air.

I think we have a reason to be optimistic, but it will be hard and nothing of late suggests we’re in for a good performance. We struggle to score, gift easy goals, but we’re due a good performance and win!

Nobody said anything about fergie’s maroon nose. That a sign?