Comments on: Top 10 Things I Just Don’t Understand http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/ Every mom loves to (s)nuggle Wed, 07 Jan 2009 09:07:00 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.6.2 By: Matt http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-157 Matt Fri, 01 Aug 2008 21:54:00 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-157 Awesome list. Actually kind of got me fired up. I'm just going to comment on one thing though, the professional athlete thing. I think you have to break up the salaries by sport instead of lumping them all together. Major League Baseball players? Make way too much money. I love baseball but, sorry, some of em aren't even in shape. NFL players however, deserve every penny they get paid. Ever seen a football game from 30 years ago and then watched one now? Those guys take a beating. HUGE beatings. The game is faster, they players are bigger, and the hits are gigantic. These guys are expected to play every game no matter what. Ever seen a player get wheeled off on the stretcher only to return to the game like 10 minutes later? Thats because the trainers shoot 'em up with drugs, patch them um and send them back out. Some of those guys, especially running backs, can barely even walk at 40 years old. I think if you're going to make that kind of sacrifice with your body, you ought to make millions for it. Second, I am a HUGE St. Louis Rams fan, and was surprised that you mentioned Leonard Little, just because that case wasn't as widely reported as some of the larger ones like Vick. I completely agree with you. I loved Little. He's the best pass rusher that St Louis has ever seen. And then he goes and kills someone. Then, he goes out and drives drunk again! I've read all the stories about how bothered he is and how he's so sorry, but I just can't get past it. I know its been said before, but at $8 million/year, can't you afford a frikkin driver?! Great list. I've been mommy blogging all day and it was nice to vent about sports. Now if you do a post and review Blu-Ray players, I'll be all set! Awesome list. Actually kind of got me fired up. I’m just going to comment on one thing though, the professional athlete thing.

I think you have to break up the salaries by sport instead of lumping them all together. Major League Baseball players? Make way too much money. I love baseball but, sorry, some of em aren’t even in shape.

NFL players however, deserve every penny they get paid. Ever seen a football game from 30 years ago and then watched one now? Those guys take a beating. HUGE beatings. The game is faster, they players are bigger, and the hits are gigantic. These guys are expected to play every game no matter what. Ever seen a player get wheeled off on the stretcher only to return to the game like 10 minutes later? Thats because the trainers shoot ‘em up with drugs, patch them um and send them back out. Some of those guys, especially running backs, can barely even walk at 40 years old. I think if you’re going to make that kind of sacrifice with your body, you ought to make millions for it.

Second, I am a HUGE St. Louis Rams fan, and was surprised that you mentioned Leonard Little, just because that case wasn’t as widely reported as some of the larger ones like Vick. I completely agree with you. I loved Little. He’s the best pass rusher that St Louis has ever seen. And then he goes and kills someone. Then, he goes out and drives drunk again! I’ve read all the stories about how bothered he is and how he’s so sorry, but I just can’t get past it. I know its been said before, but at $8 million/year, can’t you afford a frikkin driver?!

Great list. I’ve been mommy blogging all day and it was nice to vent about sports. Now if you do a post and review Blu-Ray players, I’ll be all set!

]]> By: what it ain't http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-133 what it ain't Sat, 26 Jul 2008 16:19:55 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-133 1. The man fried way to many brain cells in the 70's & 80's. 2. Suse Orman 3. yes- cursed with money and looks=access to way to much! 4. remember when he met her? Young pimply faced guy, huge ears meets nasty married cougar! 5. Don't forget the great British accent? 6. peer pressure? 7. It's probably easier to get Welfare. 8.Oprah's to damn busy in Africa! 9. good question 10.see #6 add money and talent= instant a-hole 1. The man fried way to many brain cells in the 70’s & 80’s.
2. Suse Orman
3. yes- cursed with money and looks=access to way to much!
4. remember when he met her? Young pimply faced guy, huge ears meets nasty married cougar!
5. Don’t forget the great British accent?
6. peer pressure?
7. It’s probably easier to get Welfare.
8.Oprah’s to damn busy in Africa!
9. good question
10.see #6 add money and talent= instant a-hole

]]> By: Jeremy (Discovering Dad) http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-132 Jeremy (Discovering Dad) Sat, 26 Jul 2008 15:23:58 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-132 I agree that the value of entertainment in the U.S. is highly overrated. Makes you wonder what else could be done with that much disposable income? Jeremy (Discovering Dad)s latest blog nuggle..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/DiscoveringDad/~3/346399510/" rel="nofollow">Spotlight on Dads - Greg Tatum</a> I agree that the value of entertainment in the U.S. is highly overrated. Makes you wonder what else could be done with that much disposable income?

Jeremy (Discovering Dad)s latest blog nuggle..Spotlight on Dads - Greg Tatum

]]> By: Tara R. http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-130 Tara R. Sat, 26 Jul 2008 00:43:24 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-130 Kinda makes you go 'HMMMM.' Great list. One of the saddest things about Marion Jones, is that if she is stripped of her medals for doping, her teammates on any relays may also lose theirs. Don't tell me this is a victimless crime. They had no choice in the decisions she made. Tara R.s latest blog nuggle..<a href="http://ifmomsaysok.wordpress.com/2008/07/24/friday-blessings-375/" rel="nofollow">Friday Blessings ~ 3.75</a> Kinda makes you go ‘HMMMM.’ Great list.

One of the saddest things about Marion Jones, is that if she is stripped of her medals for doping, her teammates on any relays may also lose theirs. Don’t tell me this is a victimless crime. They had no choice in the decisions she made.

Tara R.s latest blog nuggle..Friday Blessings ~ 3.75

]]> By: Elliott - 21st Century Dad http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-129 Elliott - 21st Century Dad Fri, 25 Jul 2008 20:14:22 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-129 Professional athletes get some obscene paychecks. However, there is something to be said for the product they provide. It takes exceptional ability to perform at the level that they are expected to. Ever try strapping on 30 pounds of equipment and stand in front of a projectile traveling 100mph? Oh, and move like a caffeinated cat while 2 or 3 guys are whacking you with a big stick repeatedly. And do it once every two or three days for 3 hours at a time from October to April. If you're lucky enough to make it to the Stanley Cup finals, you get to do it every other day for 2 months straight while being away from your family. And every time you make a mistake, a big flashing red light goes on over your head and 20,000 people yell at you. I do agree that it's sad that they choose to conduct themselves poorly off the playing field. Elliott - 21st Century Dads latest blog nuggle..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/21stCenturyDad/~3/343625383/" rel="nofollow">Goodbye Portnoy</a> Professional athletes get some obscene paychecks. However, there is something to be said for the product they provide. It takes exceptional ability to perform at the level that they are expected to.

Ever try strapping on 30 pounds of equipment and stand in front of a projectile traveling 100mph? Oh, and move like a caffeinated cat while 2 or 3 guys are whacking you with a big stick repeatedly. And do it once every two or three days for 3 hours at a time from October to April.

If you’re lucky enough to make it to the Stanley Cup finals, you get to do it every other day for 2 months straight while being away from your family.

And every time you make a mistake, a big flashing red light goes on over your head and 20,000 people yell at you.

I do agree that it’s sad that they choose to conduct themselves poorly off the playing field.

Elliott - 21st Century Dads latest blog nuggle..Goodbye Portnoy

]]> By: Lori http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-127 Lori Fri, 25 Jul 2008 15:05:16 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-127 I hear ya, Ed! Many pro athletes make more in a year than I'll make in a lifetime. Depressing and SAD! I hear ya, Ed! Many pro athletes make more in a year than I’ll make in a lifetime. Depressing and SAD!

]]> By: Ed (zoesdad) http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-126 Ed (zoesdad) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 14:30:57 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-126 This was a pretty exhaustive list--well researched and discussed. Though several topics could be discussed ad nauseum and never resolved. I also have an outlandish idea regarding the national debt that would never fly so I'll keep that one to myself. My addition to the conversation will be my own WTF thought and that is... The issue of salraies for professional athletes. Millions of dollars are given to these guys to---be kids, to play games. Something is seriously wrong with our priotities when entertainment has that high a price! This was a pretty exhaustive list–well researched and discussed. Though several topics could be discussed ad nauseum and never resolved. I also have an outlandish idea regarding the national debt that would never fly so I’ll keep that one to myself. My addition to the conversation will be my own WTF thought and that is…

The issue of salraies for professional athletes. Millions of dollars are given to these guys to—be kids, to play games. Something is seriously wrong with our priotities when entertainment has that high a price!

]]> By: Jeremy (Discovering Dad) http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-125 Jeremy (Discovering Dad) Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:27:47 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-125 Great comments and conversation! The only thing I would add is that I disagree that the government doesn't have a role in forcing employers to offer health and leave benefits. The reason is that those of us who do pay for benefits are paying too much for them because of all of the people who are getting medical care without insurance and defaulting on payments. We are paying for them in ever-increasing premiums. The government needs to regulate this industry, but it can't do it effectively if it doesn't spread the cost out among all users. As it relates to paid maternity leave, I believe this benefit leads to situations in which children are better cared for in general, and one could argue that society benefits from this as a whole. Companies will spend more money recruiting, hiring and training a new employee than they will paying for leave for one who is already proficient at the job too. Just my thoughts. Great comments and conversation! The only thing I would add is that I disagree that the government doesn’t have a role in forcing employers to offer health and leave benefits. The reason is that those of us who do pay for benefits are paying too much for them because of all of the people who are getting medical care without insurance and defaulting on payments. We are paying for them in ever-increasing premiums. The government needs to regulate this industry, but it can’t do it effectively if it doesn’t spread the cost out among all users. As it relates to paid maternity leave, I believe this benefit leads to situations in which children are better cared for in general, and one could argue that society benefits from this as a whole. Companies will spend more money recruiting, hiring and training a new employee than they will paying for leave for one who is already proficient at the job too. Just my thoughts.

]]> By: Lori http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-124 Lori Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:53:46 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-124 In the interest of full and total disclosure, I should probably preface this next statement by telling you I live in the fine and fair state of Maryland... Anyone else remember that the potential golden boy of the upcoming Beijing Olympics, 5 time Olympic champion and the pride of Baltimore Michael Phelps was sentenced to 18 months probation in December 2004 after pleading guilty to drunken driving shortly after the last Summer Games? In the interest of full and total disclosure, I should probably preface this next statement by telling you I live in the fine and fair state of Maryland…

Anyone else remember that the potential golden boy of the upcoming Beijing Olympics, 5 time Olympic champion and the pride of Baltimore Michael Phelps was sentenced to 18 months probation in December 2004 after pleading guilty to drunken driving shortly after the last Summer Games?

]]> By: OhCaptain http://mamanuggle.com/top-10-things-i-just-dont-understand/#comment-123 OhCaptain Thu, 24 Jul 2008 20:40:47 +0000 http://mamanuggle.com/?p=41#comment-123 Funny thing, I agree with all of you. I think you guys are confusing my belief that companies shouldn't be FORCED to do this with my belief that companies just SHOULD do this. Most companies should be more family friendly, but I really just don't think we should be mandating that they be. In most states, you can't fire someone for asking for father's paternity leave. If they do, this is probably a really crappy company to work for and this isn't the only thing that sucks. Companies are just like people in that they should chose how they want to conduct themselves as long as they aren't harming the unwilling. I would never expect my company to treat me any different then they would treat any other employee. I expect my company to want me to work for them. I push myself to be such a valuable employee that they will do what it takes to keep me. I don't expect them to solve my problems for me. I don't expect them to take care of me because I can't/won't take care of myself. I expect them to understand that I have a life outside of work. I don't think I can do my job thoroughly if my personal life always takes a precedent over my job. They pay me to do the job not to be a dad or a husband. OhCaptains latest blog nuggle..<a href="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/TheLifeAndThoughtsOfAMidwestGeek/~3/343843616/are-you-hipocrate-dad.html" rel="nofollow">Are you a hypocrite dad?</a> Funny thing, I agree with all of you. I think you guys are confusing my belief that companies shouldn’t be FORCED to do this with my belief that companies just SHOULD do this.

Most companies should be more family friendly, but I really just don’t think we should be mandating that they be.

In most states, you can’t fire someone for asking for father’s paternity leave. If they do, this is probably a really crappy company to work for and this isn’t the only thing that sucks.

Companies are just like people in that they should chose how they want to conduct themselves as long as they aren’t harming the unwilling. I would never expect my company to treat me any different then they would treat any other employee.

I expect my company to want me to work for them. I push myself to be such a valuable employee that they will do what it takes to keep me. I don’t expect them to solve my problems for me. I don’t expect them to take care of me because I can’t/won’t take care of myself. I expect them to understand that I have a life outside of work. I don’t think I can do my job thoroughly if my personal life always takes a precedent over my job. They pay me to do the job not to be a dad or a husband.

OhCaptains latest blog nuggle..Are you a hypocrite dad?

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