Comments on: Claim Against Blount “Total Shakedown”

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 18:28:20 +0000

@Eric,

That’s all I needed to hear.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:54:37 +0000

Ok Hawaiian buc,

I did alter my opinion about Talib from when I first heard about it. The facts that came out did change my opinion.

Perhaps i have jumped the gun a bit on Blount, but this just seems really wrong to me.

If information comes out exonerating the man, so be it.

I am more than capable of being completely wrong.

By: Hawaiian Buc

Hawaiian Buc — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:24:51 +0000

Eric,
Are you saying you didn’t say those things I posted? If it was another Eric, then I apologize. Yes, you may have supported him to not get suspended, but you also presumed guilt from the very beginning (again assuming that was you). That is not being supportive.

By: Capt.Tim

Capt.Tim — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 16:02:24 +0000

Dave, if you are referring to me, I said “sounds like”. I didn’t form any opinion at. I stated that if Blount got it involved, it was stupid.

From the few facts presented, I don’t believe he did. With all the delays in calling police and releasing the story, I’d be more apt to believe the extortion line.

But waiting to see if more facts present themselves.

Talib’s situation was different. No matter what, for him to have introduced a gun into the situation was idiotic. And despite all the thug lovers trying to paint Aqib as a hero- no facts support that!
The man in question was his sisters common law husband if several years. They have a long, violent history together. The brother in law is a convicted felon. He frequently lived in the mothers house, with the sister and Mother- also a convicted felon. A fight between those two as business as usual. To bring a gun, and start shooting, just proves he belongs in that environment

By: OAR

OAR — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:24:23 +0000

Maybe Blount wasn’t giving orders, but he certainly didn’t stop them or could have said to them, “hey, let’s just call the police”.

By: Eric

Eric — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 15:15:20 +0000

@Hawaiian,

Here is what I posted in support of Talib:

“No suspension is warranted in my opinion.

The man has been charged, is presumed innocent, and has set the matter for trial where a jury will decide it. Arrest aint conviction. I am quite sure I have read that in a little thing called the Constitution. Its only one of the greatest documents ever drafted by the human race.

What makes the Commish think he is in a better position to determine the facts?

Plus, Talib can’t speak openly about it because he has a trial and his lawyers will have to assert the fifth.

Let the man play.

Trust the system. Not perfect, but the best one ever devised”.

And as far as trying to kill the seven year old, i think you are stretching things a bit. The reason I supported Talib is he was trying to defend his sister from a guy who had a gun. This situation is an attack for a broken mirror, which hardly gives justification for breaking the guys jaw and smashing his windshield.

Its an act of a miserable human being.

By: Dave

Dave — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:05:17 +0000

WOW again. Amazing how many of you have such strong opinions without knowing the facts and all the facts.

It “sounds” like this happened, it “sounds” like that happened…..

Yeah, and…. Obama “sounded” like he knew what he was doing when he campaigned……

By: Niko- the Optimist

Niko- the Optimist — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 10:50:53 +0000

I hate the fact that when someone uses their right to silence, they are presumed guilty. That is so unamerican.

By: Capt.Tim

Capt.Tim — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:07:46 +0000

Hmm. Strange facts to go along with everyone’s “version” of the truth. Despite the broken Jaw, the victim waits several hours to go public. Then waits 3 months to Reveal story to a real estate reporter. That reporter then releases a pretty sloppy and one sided version of the story.

Sounds like the victim was drunk at the time, and then had a buddy at the newspaper. KInda lending support to the extortion claim

Apparently no one involved with the “beat team” called the police. Which changed them from” victims of a Drunk drive”, to possible perpetrators of an assault. Even if they did fight the guy – call the cops. The fact that they didn’t is suspect.

If Blount, with his history, did anything other than dial 911, or totally detach from the situation, he is being Stupid

By: TheProsUseAdvoCare

TheProsUseAdvoCare — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 05:04:16 +0000

I know if someone damaged my property and ran I would give chase and expect immediate payment. Police can not help in that situation. If the person was honest and apologetic I might even let the entire incident slide(as I have before). But if they run my instincts to chase will arise and when caught I will demand immediate compensation. If it then turns violent, so be it. That person should have never ran away from the damage he/she created. Any good individual wouldn’t do such a thing.

By: GenocideD

GenocideD — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 04:02:45 +0000

Most of you sound like a bunch of squabbling chickens. Doused him with gas and already lit the match. What a shame. Aside from our two new DEs Blount’s the only spark our team’s got right now. Way to support the face of your favorite team. True fans, you are. The “victim”‘s probably pregnant with Justin Beiber’s baby, too, right?

By: fanofkit

fanofkit — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 03:56:11 +0000

[OK, Joe's done playing. You make a personal attack at a Clear Channel on-air personality, you get the boot. Real simple. Just depends on what you want. People have been warmed enough. Joe's done with warnings. -- Joe]