Zenyatta v. Rail Trip??

[cmorioles]

Well, the horses aren't machines and they aren't always in the same form. Tres B is clearly not the same horse, and the rest stink. There is a reason Rail Trip was 6/5 ML coming off an eight month layoff.

As far as numeric pace, it works pretty well. Setups can work well too. Together they tell the whole story.

[the_fat_man]

All I'm saying is that if we consider what the other horses did in that race, RT ran pretty well. We can argue that the others were off form, or whatever, but in order to be able to do so, we need to be on top of these horses a lot more than you and I are, as we play multiple tracks. It can't be the case that everything else in the race was off form.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by the_fat_man

All I'm saying is that if we consider what the other horses did in that race, RT ran pretty well. We can argue that the others were off form, or whatever, but in order to be able to do so, we need to be on top of these horses a lot more than you and I are, as we play multiple tracks. It can't be the case that everything else in the race was off form.

He did run well.....but did you really look at the pps of the others? Save Dakota Phone, who never really was much on dirt, the others were decidedly mediocre at best. Now, considering how poorly Dakota Phone ran, and given his general synth consistently, it is fair to say he is, in fact off form.

That's not to say it wasn't a decent race by the winner, and certainly it was a great start off an eight plus month layoff, but his competition was non-existent.

[blackthroatedwind]

Originally Posted by Cardus

This post is missing a few "I's".

It's time to heed the advice of others....and where better to start than SCUDS.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by blackthroatedwind

It's time to heed the advice of others....and where better to start than SCUDS.

This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism that reduces cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:

""Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."

Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:

"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."

This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.

[Antitrust32]

SCUDS are u a shrink or something? cause THAT would be scary!!

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

SCUDS are u a shrink or something? cause THAT would be scary!!

Again, attacking the messenger, and changing the subject. Anything necessary to take the attention off the Narcissist. It's as if he has taught the others how to carry his water for him.

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by Antitrust32

SCUDS are u a shrink or something? cause THAT would be scary!!

He stayed in a holiday inn express last night.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism known as cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:

""Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."

Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:

"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."

This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.

Bump necessary to re-focus attention that the enablers strongly tried to displace.

[Indian Charlie]

Steve, are you now trying to psycho analyze yourself by quoting your own post?

I know, I know.

I'm sure you have a label for me.

[SCUDSBROTHER]

Originally Posted by SCUDSBROTHER

This is a subtle use of a defense mechanism that reduces cognitive dissonance.
By diminishing the stature of the messenger – the narcissist minimises the impact of the disagreement or criticism on himself. He did it more strongly last night with Fat Man:

""Yes, I was wrong about Rail Trip. Happy? I doubt it....as you are as miserable as they come."

Now, after he did that, he quickly changes the subject:

"Now, that we have gotten past that, try to actually make one post that is related to the actual discussion. Surely you can do this once."

This is a double shift. When forced to admit something he doesn't like, he makes a definite effort to shift attention away from himself.

Bump due to specific efforts made to displace attention away from this (by attacking the messenger.) If you'll stop the efforts to distract attention away from the subject, then no bumps.

[Gaining Ground]

isnt the subject zenyatta v rail trip?