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Attention all BCB'ers, here's our response to the racist t-shirt...

http://www.suntimes.com/sports/903754,cubshirt041808.article

 

Saw this posted at 1 AM, thought I'd share it with you guys.  Clearly shows how the voice of individuals can help a great cause.Gordon acknowledged all the fans that wrote in about the shirt, which I am glad to say is all of us and then some.  Again, great job everyone, keep your ears and eyes open for other updates.  Let's keep Fukudome's stay in Chicago a happy one!

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Cheers!

Good work everyone! Amazing how this crapola can exist today!

by socalicubsfan on Apr 19, 2008 1:18 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

That's got to be a good feeling Al

BCB has become a great way to organize public opinion into an effective campaign for us fans to immediately and effectively respond to issues such as this.

Now, if only we could raise a couple bucks per fan, we can buy the team. ;-)

by cubsonWGN4ever on Apr 19, 2008 3:28 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Well done, everyone.

I heard directly from Peter Chase myself; he acknowledged all your emails (and I think also sent a personal response). Great work by you, and also by the Cubs, who acted swiftly and decisively.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 19, 2008 4:00 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

As an Asian dude myself

it pains me to know there are people out there who desire to make a buck with this kind of narrow-minded idiocy. Imagine the kind of stir this would bring up if it were a joke about African Americans. Bottom line I’d love to see Dome #!$-slap some people for this.

Tim McCarver said, as they showed Ichiro watch Bernie's homer: "Ichiro, like Knoblauch who watched Boone's homerun, both short."

by MintSkoal on Apr 19, 2008 5:32 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

You know that's not Dome's style.

In an understated but firm way, he let it be known he didn’t like them. And I’m sure that was part of the reason the Cubs investigated this.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 19, 2008 7:52 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Dome's Style = Exceptional Intelligence

Dome appears to be incredibly sophisticated in the way he plays, carries himself, and deals with the media. It takes a fine mind to handle an issue such as this in an understated yet emphatic manner. This man is the embodiment of manhood, class, and talent.

"He's not pining, he's passed on. This parrot is no more. He has ceased to be. He's expired and gone to meet his maker. He's a stiff, bereft of life, he rests in peace. If you hadn't have nailed him to the perch he'd be pushing up the daisies. He's rung down the curtain and joined the choir invisible. This is an ex-parrot!"

by Emelie on Apr 19, 2008 6:50 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Loud, sustained applause.

n/t

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 19, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Now can we get rid of the headbands?

I really hate those! It was funny the first time but comeon!

by dlansfor on Apr 19, 2008 7:41 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Thanks to dragonsfanatic!

He clarified on the main page. I owe you one!

Go Cubbies!!!

by dlansfor on Apr 19, 2008 8:11 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Sorry, not grouping anyone

but 95% of the people wearing that stupid headband are 21-30 year old men-—-—-I hate those.

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 21, 2008 9:46 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I love karma.

I love seeing someone exploiting stupidity having things blow up in their face. I hope the asshole(s) selling these shirts “loses his shirt” and has to go out and get a real freakin’ job. I also hope that any Cub fans (or, more likely, casual observers) who actually paid money for these shirts will realize the stupidity of it thanks to the media coverage and throw them away. They need to eat their $15 and do the right thing.

"Don't complain to me about the stormy weather, boys. Just bring the ship into port." --Steve Stone, September 2004

by ctcoff99 on Apr 19, 2008 11:21 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

Also

I don’t think the Cubs gave the guy one red cent to stop it.

There is a report elsewhere there’s a woman selling them though.

We are all waiting for that glorious October night when we finally win it all. Until then we will continue to cheer, never do the wave and hope.

by cubstoseriesby100 on Apr 19, 2008 5:52 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

Yup

Outside Wrigley today there was more than one person selling shirts (and perhaps other items) with this logo.

DmL

by dmlichte on Apr 19, 2008 6:01 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I saw that woman...

... and let the Cubs know she’s around.

"That's my opinion and if you don't like it, well, I have others." ~ Groucho Marx

by Al on Apr 19, 2008 9:30 PM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

I women tried to sell me one yesterday standing

right out front of Murpheys….my response “I dont buy racist t-shirts and you shouldnt sell them”

"Hey.....Cubs win!!!" ---Harry
"Swung on belted!!!"---Chip

by Hammer on Apr 21, 2008 9:47 AM CDT up reply actions   0 recs

racist shirt

it,s a very sensitive world we live in today.yet we still murder each other.steal from each other,and hate each other.

by NOMAR on Apr 20, 2008 8:46 AM CDT reply actions   0 recs

the shirt's still for sale...

...or least it was before today’s game. I posted the details on the recommended diary, lemon20pie’s from the other day. Reading the Sun-Times’ follow-up article, I’m guessing that it was the same guy trying to quickly sell off the surplus, curbside, outside of the actual souvenir stand.

Keep your eyes peeled tomorrow night.

by LaddieRenfroe on Apr 20, 2008 7:15 PM CDT reply actions   0 recs

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