Re:-Re: Cheerleaders---UGH

[mustang@gis.net]

>Subject: Re: Cheerleaders--UGH
>
>>Chalk me up as one of those "old" dinos who are not in favor of Celtic
>>Cheerleaders.  Those who are interested in viewing anything other than
>>basketball have plenty of alternatives to quench their affinity.  Most
>>Celtic fans who have been loyal through the good years and the bad, relish
>>the basketball, not the sideshows.
>>
>>And there's nothing wrong with wanting the status quo, as it relates to
>>Celtic basketball.  Though we don't have the same team as in the Russell
>>years, would the talent and commitment which those teams had be such a
>>negative thing for this present team to aspire for?  I don't think so.
>>*Some* of the members of this list, unfortunately for them, were not blessed
>>with having an opportunity to see those great teams in action, so when
>>someone raves about Rodman's rebounding, they are unaware of the
>>revolutionizing by Russell.
>>
>>You can't blame them for it, but one would only hope that they would be
>>respectful in stating their cases without calling people "old" and other
>>such adjectives.
>>
>>Cecil
>
>Thank you for your eloquence, Cecil. We're here because we love basketball
>in general and the Celtics in particular. This is a forum for opinions, not
>a pissing contest. Some people on this list seem to have had too much
>caffeine. These people are fellow fans, I respect what they have to say,
>indeed i'm trying to solicit their opinions. That's why I do this. However,
>let me state for the record that I am a fan of the current team as well as
>being into the much maligned "traditionalist" wing of Celtic fandom. I live
>in the 90's . I can understand younger fans not appreciating the history of
>the team, they weren't part of it, and when it's discussed they feel left
>out, but the vitriol I just don't get. All of a sudden I'm a "lame head"
>etc and I need impotence medicine. Ahh, I'm not going to dignify that.
>
>Celtic fans unite! Keep talking and don't take it personally if someone
>disagrees with you.( Besides, my wife thought it was funny!)
>
>                                               Michael A. DiZio