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[EKnight]

This happens in ANY other workplace and it's a massive lawsuit.

I'll say it again- the ENTIRE thing is indefensible at any level. I don't care if it happens on every team and has for years. Doesn't make any of it right or ok or acceptable.

CF- so you're saying it's ok and the victim is at fault when his family is threatened with violence? -EK

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

I have friends named Pork, Fatass and Tella Tubby who are like brothers. Think they picked their nicknames?

Great.  Do you have coworkers named Pork, Fatass and Tella Tubby?

[CF DolFan]

Bucket head. Does that count? And this is government.

When I actually worked in construction building bridges we had Doughbelly, Pig Pen, Fudge Packer, Stink, and a bunch more I can't think of right now. Iron workers usually had the best and yes.. the "greenhorns" had to put up with a ton of crap. I've seen guys go without lunch because others ate it. I've had to buy mine because it happened to me. 

[CF DolFan]

This happens in ANY other workplace and it's a massive lawsuit.

I'll say it again- the ENTIRE thing is indefensible at any level. I don't care if it happens on every team and has for years. Doesn't make any of it right or ok or acceptable.

CF- so you're saying it's ok and the victim is at fault when his family is threatened with violence? -EK

It happens in blue collar all the time. At least in the non union states.

I haven't seen any violence threats to family members and again.. It depends on the situation. Doesn't anyone talk smack with their friends? I get called a DolFag almost daily by some very good friends.

[Pappy13]

So to be clear, you're saying that Martin is "not mentally tough" (which is somehow different than just being a pussy) because he didn't go to the authorities sooner?

How can you possibly determine when he went to the authorities?

Well I can only assume that he didn't go to the authorities sooner because the NFL is just now investigating. If they would have been investigating this already I'd assume they would have already suspended Incognito, unless of course you are right and the whole thing has been covered up till now. That's a possibility I suppose, but I think it's a VERY small possibility.

[EKnight]

It happens in blue collar all the time. At least in the non union states.

Didn't ask if it happens all the time. I asked if you believe it is ok or right or if the victim should be blamed. -EK

[CF DolFan]

Didn't ask if it happens all the time. I asked if you believe it is ok or right or if the victim should be blamed. -EK

From what I know of this case yes. If it turns out that things are different than what I've seen so far then maybe no.

I've paid my dues and felt good coming out the other side. I see kids today that you have to beg to work and am concern about out future. Quite honestly, each generation gets wimpier. Without technology this generation couldn't survive what the Greatest generation did. We'd be speaking German!!

[AZ Fins Fan 55]

As unpopular as it is with some I agree with CF wholeheartedly. These guys bust each others nuts on a daily basis and I have no idea what the context of that voicemail was. For all we know he could have been responding to a message that Martin sent to him.....we do not know all the facts. I'm not sure about the money thing and I am certain more will come out of that but getting upset over name calling I can't comprehend.

That is just me though....you can call me any name you want as often as you want and honestly I don't give a frosty fuck. I have skin that is thick as iron and you can't offend me. Because I am that way as a grown ass man I can't understand why another grown ass man would be so sensitive over being called some words. That I just can not comprehend!!!!!

[Phishfan]

It happens in blue collar all the time.

It happens in offices as well, if you have a the right mix of people. One place I worked had an unofficial trophy called the Jackass Award that went to anyone who did something stupid (the inaugural winner put aluminum foil in the company microwave).

[EKnight]

It's awesome that you guys have such thick skin and can take the abuse of others so well. I guess since neither of you walk using a cane or crutches, everyone else should be able to as well because they should just "man up" and make ambulation easier. -EK

[MyGodWearsAHoodie]

It happens in offices as well, if you have a the right mix of people. One place I worked had an unofficial trophy called the Jackass Award that went to anyone who did something stupid (the inaugural winner put aluminum foil in the company microwave).

And if EVERYONE in the office considers it okay, no problem.  If ONE person views it has harassment  the company is running the risk of losing a lawsuit.  

[AZ Fins Fan 55]

It's awesome that you guys have such thick skin and can take the abuse of others so well. I guess since neither of you walk using a cane or crutches, everyone else should be able to as well because they should just "man up" and make ambulation easier. -EK

Yup that is exactly where I was going with that......

[masterfins]

Well I can only assume that he didn't go to the authorities sooner because the NFL is just now investigating. If they would have been investigating this already I'd assume they would have already suspended Incognito, unless of course you are right and the whole thing has been covered up till now. That's a possibility I suppose, but I think it's a VERY small possibility.

Well this post has a couple "assume"'s, a couple "would have"'s, toss in some "unless", "suppose", and a "possible"; and I'd say this post is completely BS.

[CF DolFan]

It's awesome that you guys have such thick skin and can take the abuse of others so well. I guess since neither of you walk using a cane or crutches, everyone else should be able to as well because they should just "man up" and make ambulation easier. -EK

I nominate this post for "Reach of the Year" award!!

[EKnight]

How is it a reach at all? I think the fact that you don't see the connection is indicative of your POV as a whole. Just because something isn't offensive to you, doesn't mean it isn't offensive at all, or that the people who are threatened or offended by it should be blamed as you're doing with Martin. -EK