No one will feel the loss (or lose
) of the great Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor.Yet another legend in his own mind.
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| Author: | $5000 Suit [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:31 am ] |
| Post subject: | Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/ear ... m-have-it/ Chicago media personality made an awful Freddie Gray joke and the Internet let him have it By Gabe Hiatt April 30 at 1:09 AM These are the Chicago White Sox’s all-gray uniforms. (Gail Burton/Associated Press) Let’s try an exercise. What are the questions you should ask yourself before posting an off-color joke on social media? Is it offensive? Racist? Does it take liberty with a man who suffered injury while in police custody and later died? Is it about a man emblematic of tensions in our country between police officers and African Americans? About a man representing a city mired in racial turmoil? A cognitively diminished man who was taken advantage of by a morally bankrupt structured settlement system? Yes, that is a very specific test. But not a hard one to pass, right? Bruce Wolf, a self-described “Chicago radio-TV legend,” failed it Friday night when he posted the following tweet: @BruceWolfChi Sox in their Freddie Gray road uniforms in Baltimore tonight That is Wolf, who in a 20-plus-year career has worked at a number of Chicago media outlets, making a joke (presumably) about Freddie Gray, the Baltimore man whose death was ruled a homicide by the city’s medical examiner following critical injuries sustained while in police custody. People were not amused. For what it’s worth, this is not his first controversial episode involving race. In a Chicago media blog written by Robert Feder, traffic reporter Kelli Walker, a former colleague of Wolf’s, describes events leading up to an on-air confrontation with Wolf that led to her “being forced out” of her job at WLS 890 in January 2015: Sports Break newsletter National sports news, in your inbox daily. What Walker called the “big brouhaha” wasn’t her first fight with Wolf. “Bruce and I had many on-air ‘differences,’ if you will,” she said, “everything from slave jokes to fried chicken jokes, to saying black women were a protected class and that’s the only reason Felicia Middlebrooks has her job over at CBS. These were all things he said on the air. When the conversation that erupted a few weeks back happened, it was merely a culmination of everything I had been dealing with.” When Walker complained to her bosses, she said: “They told me you can’t argue like that on the air anymore.” Nevertheless, Walker said, her firing came as a shock. “Right now it just looks like they got rid of the African American who was giving Bruce Wolf a hard time,” she said. Whether the above episode is true or not, Wolf’s tweet seems insensitive at best. Friday marked the one-year anniversary of the “Empty Park” game last year when the Orioles were forced to play the White Sox in front of, well, nobody. [At Camden Yards, a sense of empty curiosity for Orioles, White Sox] Unrest in the city, and directly outside of Camden Yards the day prior, forced officials to postpone two games with the third in the series against Chicago to be played without fans due to a city-wide curfew that would have been violated because of the game’s start time. A year later, Baltimore residents are still dealing with the aftermath of the incident, including an on-going trial set to resume May 10, and the last thing the city needs is someone making tasteless jokes. |
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| Author: | bigfan [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 10:40 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
The lose of Freddie Gray was a dramatic lose to the whole Baltimore community and I understand wth all the good work he had done, how the lose can effect the community over a year later. His list of accomplishments speaks for itself. March 20, 2015: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance March 13, 2015: Malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault January 20, 2015: Fourth-degree burglary, trespassing January 14, 2015: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute December 31, 2014: Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute December 14, 2014: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 31, 2014: Illegal gambling, trespassing January 25, 2014: Possession of marijuana September 28, 2013: Distribution of narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, second-degree assault, second-degree escape April 13, 2012: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of probation July 16, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute March 28, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance March 14, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to manufacture and distribute February 11, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 29, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, violation of probation August 28, 2007: Possession of marijuana August 23, 2007: False statement to a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance July 16, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2 counts) |
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| Author: | $5000 Suit [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:00 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
bigfan wrote: The lose of Freddie Gray was a dramatic lose to the whole Baltimore community and I understand wth all the good work he had done, how the lose can effect the community over a year later. His list of accomplishments speaks for itself. March 20, 2015: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance March 13, 2015: Malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault January 20, 2015: Fourth-degree burglary, trespassing January 14, 2015: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute December 31, 2014: Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute December 14, 2014: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 31, 2014: Illegal gambling, trespassing January 25, 2014: Possession of marijuana September 28, 2013: Distribution of narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, second-degree assault, second-degree escape April 13, 2012: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of probation July 16, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute March 28, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance March 14, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to manufacture and distribute February 11, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 29, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, violation of probation August 28, 2007: Possession of marijuana August 23, 2007: False statement to a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance July 16, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2 counts) Yep killing him was perfectly lawful. Plus he was black. |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
No one will feel the loss (or lose ) of the great Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor.Yet another legend in his own mind. |
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| Author: | No Clever Moniker [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:24 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
I wonder what takes place for first-degree escape? |
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| Author: | Regular Reader [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
No Clever Moniker wrote: I wonder what takes place for first-degree escape? The "arresting officer" had to be sober? |
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| Author: | Chus [ Sat Apr 30, 2016 11:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Regular Reader wrote: No one will feel the loss (or lose ) of the great Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor.Yet another legend in his own mind. +1 |
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| Author: | No Clever Moniker [ Sun May 01, 2016 4:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
No doubt, angry mean Twitter coming to him. |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Sun May 01, 2016 4:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
No Clever Moniker wrote: No doubt, angry mean Twitter coming to him. Everyone's favorite SJW / pizza driver driver tried to take him to the woodshed over it. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Sun May 01, 2016 4:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
I don't even understand what he meant. |
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| Author: | Rod [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Hatchetman wrote: I don't even understand what he meant. It was just a glib, tasteless joke. |
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:31 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Hatchetman wrote: I don't even understand what he meant. He was trying to be Chris Berman circa 1990. |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:45 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
oh I get it. like road greys. dope. |
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| Author: | a retard [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:49 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Hatchetman wrote: I don't even understand what he meant. It was just a glib, tasteless joke. This. Bad, but not the end of the world. |
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| Author: | FavreFan [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:50 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
I bet he did not think it would Eric Garner this much attention... |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
FavreFan wrote: I bet he did not think it would Eric Garner this much attention...  Damit FF, I couldn't breathe I was laughing so hard at that.
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| Author: | Terry's Peeps [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:55 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
FavreFan wrote: I bet he did not think it would Eric Garner this much attention... That was terrible. But I still chuckled. |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Sun May 01, 2016 5:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Hatchetman wrote: I don't even understand what he meant. It was just a glib, tasteless joke. Yeah, there's really nothing to it other than "oh, I went there." It's been a long road down for ol' Bruce, hasn't it? |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Sun May 01, 2016 6:02 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Curious Hair wrote: Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Hatchetman wrote: I don't even understand what he meant. It was just a glib, tasteless joke. Yeah, there's really nothing to it other than "oh, I went there." It's been a long road down for ol' Bruce, hasn't it? Well when you make such loomage asTim Baffoe demand you account for something you know you've stepped in it big time. |
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| Author: | formerlyknownas [ Sun May 01, 2016 7:25 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
badrogue17 wrote: Well when you make such loomage asTim Baffoe demand you account for something you know you've stepped in it big time. Baffoe is an embarrassment to Mount Carmel, the South Side, Chicago, Illinois, and the Midwest entire. Bruce Wolf is an occasionally funny fellow who fancies himself a political thinker. |
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| Author: | good dolphin [ Mon May 02, 2016 7:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
I just don't get Bruce. He seemed like a fun loving, semi socially akward guy back in his Brandmeier days |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon May 02, 2016 8:21 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Joe Orr Road Rod wrote: Hatchetman wrote: I don't even understand what he meant. It was just a glib, tasteless joke. I dont think that even qualifies as a joke. It's actually just a Hanley with really poor taste. |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon May 02, 2016 8:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
FavreFan wrote: I bet he did not think it would Eric Garner this much attention...
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Mon May 02, 2016 8:25 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
He should keep his tweets Sandra Bland from now on! |
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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Mon May 02, 2016 8:28 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
Eaglo Jeff wrote: Yea, this guy is no PRINCE
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| Author: | Sir Loin Of Beef [ Mon May 02, 2016 10:56 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
bigfan wrote: The lose of Freddie Gray was a dramatic lose to the whole Baltimore community and I understand wth all the good work he had done, how the lose can effect the community over a year later. His list of accomplishments speaks for itself. March 20, 2015: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance March 13, 2015: Malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault January 20, 2015: Fourth-degree burglary, trespassing January 14, 2015: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute December 31, 2014: Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute December 14, 2014: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 31, 2014: Illegal gambling, trespassing January 25, 2014: Possession of marijuana September 28, 2013: Distribution of narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, second-degree assault, second-degree escape April 13, 2012: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of probation July 16, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute March 28, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance March 14, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to manufacture and distribute February 11, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 29, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, violation of probation August 28, 2007: Possession of marijuana August 23, 2007: False statement to a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance July 16, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2 counts) He deserved to die? |
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| Author: | Edward Dickman [ Mon May 02, 2016 12:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
bigfan wrote: The lose of Freddie Gray was a dramatic lose to the whole Baltimore community and I understand wth all the good work he had done, how the lose can effect the community over a year later. His list of accomplishments speaks for itself. March 20, 2015: Possession of a Controlled Dangerous Substance March 13, 2015: Malicious destruction of property, second-degree assault January 20, 2015: Fourth-degree burglary, trespassing January 14, 2015: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute December 31, 2014: Possession of narcotics with intent to distribute December 14, 2014: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 31, 2014: Illegal gambling, trespassing January 25, 2014: Possession of marijuana September 28, 2013: Distribution of narcotics, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, second-degree assault, second-degree escape April 13, 2012: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, violation of probation July 16, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession with intent to distribute March 28, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance March 14, 2008: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to manufacture and distribute February 11, 2008: Unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance, possession of a controlled dangerous substance August 29, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, violation of probation August 28, 2007: Possession of marijuana August 23, 2007: False statement to a peace officer, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance July 16, 2007: Possession of a controlled dangerous substance with intent to distribute, unlawful possession of a controlled dangerous substance (2 counts) Holy shit. Thats quite prolific. Is he dealing in front off the police station or what? Defense attorneys must love guys like this. Easy money and they can count on his business a few times each year. |
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| Author: | Matches Malone [ Mon May 02, 2016 1:28 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Bruce Wolf or his tweet editor |
good dolphin wrote: I just don't get Bruce. He seemed like a fun loving, semi socially akward guy back in his Brandmeier days Legend has it that it was him he was to be paired with Jiggs, (hmmm) back when the score launched and not North. I don't think his ego has ever recovered from that perceived slight and North's early success. |
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