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Who even implied it was " hush hush " or anything of the kind? People, at least these days, seem to read what they want to hear. Just because we now live in a society where people seem to enjoy spreading rumors, some true and many false, in an anonymous venue like the internet, doesn't mean it is appropriate behavior. And, Rupert works in the industry, and I don't think it's unfair to ask him whether or not he would post this kind of rumor if his real name was attached to it. This is certainly a question I ask myself here on a regular basis. I don't know Bobby Frankel, in fact I've never spoken with him, but I respect his right to privacy as I would respect anyone's. Just because many others don't doesn't make my position wrong.
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![]() 1) Maybe we are moving toward HIPPA training for everyone. Health care workers have had to examine this with humility and a consistent respect for privacy concerning health matters maybe we should share that training with others.
2) I would be very careful about speculation concerning the prognosis of lymphoma. The many different cell types (Hodgkins vs non-Hodgkins) and various responses to treatment make blanket optimism and pessimism very iffy.... My prayers for Mr Frankel and his family and a hope that all of us are spared such difficult moments in the future. |
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![]() Alot of people on this board are in bad need of a high colonic.
I can't believe how uptight some of you are recently. What's with all the high and mighty bullshat and the holier than thou attitude (BTW, Stone Gossard to name a couple) lately? |
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I agree on the privacy issue, but Frankel is a high profile ,well known public person. The news that he is sick with lymphoma is difficult to keep quiet, especially when it appears to be a known fact in CA. And to expect this terrible news to remain out of the public consciousness , especially in a horse racing venue, is unrealistic in the 21st century of the internet. |
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Here's the difference.....I am accountable for what I post. Plus, I won't ever apologize for respecting the wishes of someone who is gravely ill. If that's " holier than thou " then I can certainly live with it.
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And it's not just the Frankel thing. The whole thing with Stauffer was ridiculous. It's so ridiculous, I'm pretty sure Gossard had to be doing that for some reason that had nothing to do with his claim of bias. |
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It's hardly a stretch from the article to think Frankel wishes to keep it private. Being that it is his life, I think the least someone can do is assume that until HE makes the choice to discuss it, keep it private. Clearly others disagree....but that doesn't change either my opinion or the way I will lead my life. Just because it's not " embarrassing " doesn't mean it isn't private. In fact, one could argue that makes it moreso. As for the other thing you referred to.....that's not my concern. I didn't bring up the issue, or engage in the conversation, but that was someone's personal opinion about something public. Apples and oranges.
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![]() I once called Bobby Frankel to interview him for a story with The Saratoga Special... I was nervous as balls. He's very direct and if you're not experienced with interviewing hard interviewees, it's like walking into the lions den. He was really cool though, and it went well.
Hope he's back at the track soon. |
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All ambitions are lawful except those which climb upward on the miseries or credulities of mankind. ~ Joseph Conrad A long habit of not thinking a thing wrong, gives it a superficial appearance of being right. ~ Thomas Paine Don't let anyone tell you that your dreams can't come true. They are only afraid that theirs won't and yours will. ~ Robert Evans The Party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command. ~ George Orwell, 1984. |
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Great in some pervented way you are right and then I remember I am a human being and wonder what it must feel like to know your life MAYBE coming to and end. So being right doesn't seem to apply when it could be a matter of life or death. |
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Thx I deleted it then..When I saw Byk's I figured he was serious |
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Impressive save.
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High and mighty? What...because I have an opinion different than yours and others it makes me high and mighty? I am sorry if you can't handle me busting your balls.....but I am far from acting high and mighty. Salvatore must be going for a Noble Peace Prize for all the charity work with you. |
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You out of anyone on here should be talking....you wrote a thread about DrugS walking around with one contact lense in. Talk about useless drivel being posted on here. |
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![]() My sincerest wishes for Bobby Frankel to get well soon. May his illness and recovery be speedy and as pain free as possible.
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Things you read on message boards and hear on the radio from unverifiable sources do not necessarily make them gospel. I'm not saying the man isn't sick, but it's clear he wants his business to be just that.
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![]() Obviously, Frankel and those close to him were approached by Grening and the DRF to shed some light on the situation. Obviously, in the position that Dave Grening is in, he is able to gather information that many others are not privy to. Grening has a strong reputation with the DRF for his work, and it's quite obvious that if Frankel did not want to share the information with Grening, it's very likely he wants to keep this private and within his immediate family which can be expected in a time like this. He has every right to privacy, and even if someone were to know what is ailing him, or rumors were circulating as to what was ailing him, it's very much his own prerogative whether to speak to anyone regarding his condition, and in a paper such as the DRF where so much is public knowledge, if Frankel wanted his illness to be public, surely he would have given the information to Grening to be presented in that forum/manner.
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![]() Actually I was wrong about Dave writing the article. It was Steve Anderson.
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![]() For those interested and listed as a member of facebook. There is a group you can join if you want to leave a "get well" message. The group can be found at "Bobby Frankel Get Well Soon!"
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