@Dan_Bernstein 7:22pm - 24 Jun 13
Rene Rancourt is only marginally more alive than the decrepit military vets the 'Hawks were using as jingoistic props for game 5.

I realize Dans politics are so messed up that he can't decide if he's Rachael Maddow or Gordon Gekko but hopefully that tweet gets attention from lots of people from across the political spectrum.

Yes Dan that evil USO works with the Blackhawks on multiple events to honor military veterans with cool experiences.

Here's hoping a great grandson of one of these decrepit WWII veterans says hello to Dan Bernstein at a Who Needs 2 Tavern Tour.

Will this get the Score King fired - NO, but here's hoping it makes him squirm in his booster chair.

So, when if they bring out a sick kid or mentally handicapped individual for some kind of Make a Wish type of experience, are they props as well?

if it's on t.v. during the national anthem...

if it's on t.v. during the national anthem...

I actually agree with Dan on this one. It was sad seeing two REALLY old men out there on Saturday night. I was actually afraid one of them might get hurt. Honor the military but at least do it with people who can actually stand and know where they are at...

I know its not your argument but the size of the audience isn't determinative.

Every little honorary moment in life is a prop. You sit through those shitty village board meetings. Do you think those alderman give a personal rat's rear end about boy scout troops and bake sale winners? Why do they do it? Because it is nice for the person receiving their little bit of recognition in life. It also has benefits for the giver but it has much more significance for the receiver.

Bernsie also always lets you know his kid would never be in the military even if he wanted to. It is below him. It is for minorities, rednecks, poor people and on and on. Just like people that choose to box.

Although you are being extreme, he has a point with which A LOT of parents would agree. I'm not quite as extreme agains the military but I'm not sacrificing my child for someone else's stupidity.

if it's on t.v. during the national anthem...

The old and maimed are the ones most needing the recognition.

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I know its not your argument but the size of the audience isn't determinative.

Every little honorary moment in life is a prop. You sit through those shitty village board meetings. Do you think those alderman give a personal rat's rear end about boy scout troops and bake sale winners? Why do they do it? Because it is nice for the person receiving their little bit of recognition in life. It also has benefits for the giver but it has much more significance for the receiver.

Its all in the presentation

Boxing and Military have traditionally attracted low income types of people.


Boxing and Military is for poors and minorities.

I think its probably safe to say we all agree that insulting injured veterans is generally not a good thing.

So, anyway, what were they doing there? Was is Veteran's Day or something? An anniversary of something?

I dunno. If you're going to "help" the poor veterans, do so in a meaningful way and don't put on a dog and pony show.

Like I said before though, no excuse for insulting those guys like shorty did.

I dunno. If you're going to "help" the poor veterans, do so in a meaningful way and don't put on a dog and pony show.

Like I said before though, no excuse for insulting those guys like shorty did.