Hollywood takes out half-page ad for Zenyatta's HOTY candidacy

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by v j stauffer

That's where I clearly made a mistake. I didn't intend to BOAST. I said that to illustrate how commited I was to taking another direction despite $$. Sorry. I'll try to be more sensitive in the future.

It's not about being sensitive. I've gotten thicker skin thru the yearsthru my own mistakes. It's just the "image" that is presented. I believe your a great cat, like you care what I think lol. Just know this Vic, I made a decent living in the late 90's and boasted about it to anyone in ear shot. When I left that job, on my own faults mind you, it was a spiral down a slippery slope. In particular, when I look back at how the employees that worked their a s s off for me for pennies on the dollar of what I was making and how it made them feel, well, yuck.

Have a great Holiday Season with your family man and best wishes to you for a great 2011 and beyond!

[2MinsToPost]

Originally Posted by Coach Pants

Be gentle with Toast.

I have thicker skin then you could imagine Coach, thicker by the day. Bring it

[Sightseek]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peJWx...eature=related

Originally Posted by 2MinsToPost

In my humble opinion any time a man boasts about making alot of money in his career he is the fool. The ego maniac fool. Thats just on you man. It appears you are ready to settle into something like a family life with your wife, step kid etc etc but I would caution you from my own personal experience that one of the most deflating things a man can do is talk about how much money he makes to another man who makes a considerable amount less. I think, from a distance, your a great cat. Best wishes to you and yours this holiday season!

Remember 2mins. Agenting was a second job. I'm a racecaller and hopefully always will be.

[OldDog]

Holy sheite, I go away for a day and miss this?

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Let me just clarify who I am, why I showed up after 7 months, and what I am all about.

I believe the following.

1. The game revolves around bettors and without bettors it will fail
2. The current average age of horse racing bettors is close to one billion years old
3. Horse racing does not do anything (or, at most, very little) correct to attract new bettors and therefore is dying
4. Horse racing is viewed by younger bettors (like 18 year-olds such as myself) as being a fixed, corrupt game that one cannot win at.
5. This is very unlike, for instance, the message that poker has sold to reinvent itself
6. The reason horse racing is seen as fixed and corrupt is because, well, it is
7. Ordinary bettors (people that do/would bet) believe that unless you are an industry "insider" it is impossible to beat the game. (I could offer as evidence myriad examples)
8. Worse yet, for some reason, the industry allows for (and in some case encourages) this corruption and faulty marketing strategy to perpetuate itself.
9. I am a crusader. I am a vigilante. I will address these issues when they rear their ugly head.
10. Vic is an ugly head.

11. I really think I know what I'm talking about.

[Duvalier]

LOL

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

11. I really think I know what I'm talking about.

You know what? I could really give a rats ass about your opinion. You are just a little boy with an axe to grind with anyone and everyone. Sounds to me like you need to grow up. The few of your posts that I've read seem to back that assessment up. Take your opinion and thesaurus someplace else. I enjoy reading inciteful post not simple blowhard statements.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

1. You are giving him a chance to show his patience, humor and class

Wow....

Ladies Love Cool Vic

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

You know what? I could really give a rats ass about your opinion. You are just a little boy with an axe to grind with anyone and everyone. Sounds to me like you need to grow up. The few of your posts that I've read seem to back that assessment up. Take your opinion and thesaurus someplace else. I enjoy reading inciteful post not simple blowhard statements.

Didn't you read? Don't interrupt...he's on a mission. He's trying to save the horse racing universe from all the fixers and the like so ordinary bettors can win.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Didn't you read? Don't interrupt...he's on a mission. He's trying to save the horse racing universe from all the fixers and the like so ordinary bettors can win.

Speaking of needing a cape. Does Vic pay you to blindly defend him and add nothing to conversations....ever.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Speaking of needing a cape. Does Vic pay you to blindly defend him and add nothing to conversations....ever.

Haha I knew it wouldn't be long. You're the best.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by fpsoxfan

You know what? I could really give a rats ass about your opinion. You are just a little boy with an axe to grind with anyone and everyone. Sounds to me like you need to grow up. The few of your posts that I've read seem to back that assessment up. Take your opinion and thesaurus someplace else. I enjoy reading inciteful post not simple blowhard statements.

Just out of curiousity, what exactly to you disagree with him about? What has he said that is incorrect or you disagree with?

[gaut10]

Originally Posted by Rare Bog

Feel free to counter or disagree. I'm genuinely interested in what part you think I have wrong and why?

many of your arguments seem very emotional and provide little substance. your lists are nothing more than lists at this point. you seem to be very passionate about horse racing; however, it would help suscribers if you would provide examples and evidence to support your claims.

while you provided a link to stauffer's "issue" (which really was rosario's issue) earlier, you fail to to cite the following: http://www.bloodhorse.com/pdf/JoelRo...int09PM001.pdf

i realize you have a problem with mr. stauffer; however, it is very irresponsible to defame an individual. be careful of the content of your posts as some of the material is libel (published or fixed form of defamation of character; a civil wrong that falsely impugns the reputation or character of a person or entity, opening the target up to public scorn or ridicule).

while i do not agree with most of your list, you are entitled to your opinion. in the future consider providing substance for your argumets, that way we are able to debate them with facts, either in support or opposition.

you may be a very intelligent person and a good guy, but we have a responsibility to post responsibly and maintain a convivial atmosphere.

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

Haha I knew it wouldn't be long. You're the best.

Yeah, you got me. You can't rush to defend him quick enough. Such a kiss ass.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Yeah, you got me. You can't rush to defend him quick enough. Such a kiss ass.

<<<<Smooches>>>>

[Dahoss]

Originally Posted by Duvalier

<<<<Smooches>>>>

You know I'm right.

[fpsoxfan]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

Just out of curiousity, what exactly to you disagree with him about? What has he said that is incorrect or you disagree with?

Its not whether I agree or disagree with him, it's his manner. Look at Guats post above, that describes pretty much how I feel. Not to mention the fact that he should be banned for his rather vicious attacks on Vic.

[Duvalier]

Originally Posted by Dahoss

You know I'm right.

You're never wrong...carry on Hoss. Later.