I have stated, time and again, DO NOT BELIEVE ANYTHING UNTIL IT IS SIGNED!!! I promised, I will report when the truth is proven fact. You guys are in for a big surprise. Some of you had it right, some of you didn't. It's not my place to say anything, considering I was wrong on a few predictions, too, but I did warn everyone that it wouldn't be as simple as everyone wanted to pretend it could be, or as obvious. Jr. may be on the racing side, but Kelly is watching out. (God bless her, she is who keeps him grounded.) He is blessed to have a good team behind him, that care about him, unlike most in our sport, and the decission is not in haste. Pay attention people, over the next few months our sport will change forever.

Is Tony expected to hold his tongue in the heat of the moment? To me it seems there is a double standard. Critics say that he needs to control his emotions, yet when he does, he is also deemed wrong. He knew he had nothing good to say so he did as the adage says- he said nothing at all. He didn't blow up or voice his disgust, he went to his hauler to cool down. So, what's the problem? Well, it turns out that doing what everyone has been telling him to do is only right if it doesn't interfere with NASCAR's agenda. Tony not giving the world another reason to exploit him, broke the rules. Track forms state that the 1st-3rd place drivers, as well as the top placing rookie, are required to report to the media center to answer questions. So, I ask, what's the deal?

Do you:

a)      Want Tony to control his temper and not speak in the heat of the moment?

b)      Say that to sound "PC" and hope he'll explode into a ratings bonanza?

c)      Urge Tony to do whatever he feels works toward accomplishing this goal, while adding the clause," as long as it doesn't affect our agenda"?

d)      Want to write Tony a script so that he can become the "Perfect Image" that you try to turn everyone into?

e)      Just want to make as much money as possible of him, only to abandon or chastise him for being real?

Tony's temper has been a topic of discussion for years, yet I wonder how many really want him to change. All of the "this makes our sport look bad" and the "we will not tolerate conduct such as this" speeches in the world all boil down to one thing- ratings. If it's being discussed it's because of ratings. Press conferences and media reports are based on what they think will keep you glued to the source. There is good, but when it's bad, it's a gold mine.

Tony is trying to control any extremes, but he cannot be expected to stop being human. Every driver has moments when anger in the moment rules, some more than others. Words spoken in anger only show that you are human and that you have passion. Anger only becomes a true problem when it turns to rage.

Tony's anger turned to rage so much so that he almost lost his team. He seemed to hold it all in (instead of letting off steam in the moment) until the pressure cooker would explode in extreme ways. With what you may call an "intervention" and a lot of support, Tony learned to control his rage and not let the anger build. He began to let it out so that it would not control him.

Tony stayed real. Right or wrong, he spoke his mind. He may have made a fool of himself at times, but at least he didn't smile for the camera and give a pre-recorded message. Does he "run his head"? Yes, that's Tony, hell that's everyone. No one is perfect, some just need to learn to accept a person for who they really are or quit pretending to know who they are. You can't like someone just for the attributes you choose.

Still, Tony's attempts to voice his opinion were dissected and used to stir controversy, which goes to ratings, again. So, recently Tony tried what everyone has been touting as a cure, he dodged the bullets and went to cool off. Last week, however, dodging the bullet ended up getting him shot. A 6a.m. spanking, probation for the rest of the season, and a $10,000 fine is how Tony was rewarded for trying to stay away from trouble.

I accept Tony for all that he is, good and bad. I may not agree with all of his opinions, but I still respect his right to speak his mind. Tony has every right to criticize NASCAR, it's called freedom of speech. It was stated that the "Live" show comments Tony made had nothing to do with the fine and probation, but that NASCAR could've penalized him for his remarks if they had chosen to do so. So now I guess the drivers will have to censor their remarks to make sure Hitler doesn't get offended.

Whether remarks are right or wrong, if NASCAR is allowed to penalize anyone for comments about them, I will abandon the sport. I have long joked about Nazi rule in NASCAR, but this is no longer funny. We are now talking about freedom of speech. I understand that NASCAR feels it must protect its image, ha,ha, but everyone takes jabs at sanctioning bodies, it's our right. NASCAR, like Tony, will never please everyone, but they cannot afford to alienate the real fans. It is NASCAR's right to dictate and to contradict, but if they continue to act as if they have the right to rule every aspect of a drivers life, they will not only lose fans, but good drivers as well. To NASCAR I say leave the censorship to the FCC and worry about your own dictatorship.

Whispers of a split, as in Sprint car, have been slowly making rounds. I don't think splitting up is a good idea, but NASCAR needs a wake up call. They need to be shown that theirs is not the indestructible monopoly they seem to believe it is. A new body may not survive, but it may, at least, make a point and possibly cause the world to question NASCAR's true motives and agenda. Who knows, with the right people, a new league could blow NASCAR out of the water. Of course, this is all speculation. A second league would not be easy to form, and the Nazi's have a lot of pull that could cause severe problems for an upstart rival. For those who do not think beyond the drivers consider this- NASCAR holds so many cards, the tracks, the tires, the manufacturers, the sponsors. NASCAR could black list and threaten enough to halt any attempts. On the other hand, those who NASCAR has shunned could join together and make it work, if they were willing to put up the money, time, and work without a big payout right away. If enough people, companies, and other entities really want to make a change it would have to be for the right reasons, because it would take time for the money to make it worth it. Is it possible? Yes. Probable? No, but just the fact that it has been whispered about must have NASCAR wondering.

NASCAR preaches give and take at every driver meeting, it is time they stop being hypocrites and practice what they preach. NASCAR needs to limit their obsession with trying to control every aspect of the participant's lives. If NASCAR wants teams and drivers to be perfect and under their control, they need to replace everyone with robots.

My Open Wheel Thorn (Robin Miller) said it best when he said NASCAR gave Tony Stewart a frontal lobotomy. Robin's remarks Sunday on the Speed Channel showed, once more, why I love this man. He says how it is, whether you like it or not. I lovingly refer to him as my "Open Wheel Thorn" because he is good at being a thorn in my side, by making me accept the facts. He is not NASCAR's biggest fan, but he doesn't speak from his rear. I started watching him every chance I got because he was critical. He made me mad, but he made a point. He, as I strive to do, tries to make you mad so that you'll learn something or do something to change the problem. I do not always agree with Robin, but with him it is an intelligent disagreement that sometimes ends with both sides learning something. Over the years, Robin's remarks have made for some damn good discussions, even when they end in stalemate, he accomplishes what should be accomplished- various opinions being discussed and argued intelligently, instead of being argued out of ignorance.

So, my toast is to my "Open Wheel Thorn". Robin, I don't always agree, but I always respect your opinion. My Guru's (Jeff Hammond and Dave Despain) will have to excuse me, but in my quest to be a good reporter, you are what I strive to be. I want to be the thorn that gets people talking intelligently, who makes others get involved in a discussion, instead of an argument.

And to Tony, controlling your temper can be a good thing, but remember how you felt when you held it in. Be you, even if that means coming down with a case of hoof'n'mouth disease occasionally, it is what makes you human, and makes us feel like we're not so different from you. P.S. Cindi told me how great you were, thanks for helping make her dream come true.

TO NASCAR: I am getting up at 5:30 so that I can report to the office, where I will, in no uncertain terms, remind myself that my life does not belong to me. I will then fine myself $10,000 and put myself on probation for the rest of the season. After I am through with my spanking, I will see if Robin will join me, over a bottle of Richards wine, in contemplating how the sport of NASCAR will survive when the only one's left watching are the idiots who like to litter our tracks with trash (literally and figuratively) and don't care about the facts.

 

P.S. If you want to learn a little about who Tony is when he's not in the heat of the moment, please check out Southern Cindi's Last Word for her blogs about her experience with Smoke. For links, to see her pics and graphics, or to find out how to join the "Official Southern Cindi Fan Club", you can visit the Southern Cindi pages at  the WFO Racing Fans site.

Watch out Mac, I'm Back!

Rumors that Ronny Mac ground me into Mac Meat have been greatly exaggerated, I said I was "grounded" from the net by Dr. Ron Mackey, damn media misquotes. Although, I have been watching my back since I told the clown to lay off my Oompa-loompa. (I check the feet, if he's in disguise, the huge shoes will give him away.)

$100,000 To Go To Victory Junction Gang Camp!!!

Speaking of The Bosses Husband, you can help a clown wax an Oompa-loompa! I have Kevin's e-mail, a link straight to donate, and links to all the info on "Operation: Wax Smoke" on my site.

Help Ronny Mac Wax Smoke! more info...

 

P.S. Don't forget to check out the new "Official Southern Cindi Fan Club" and  "Unofficial Warren Wallace Fan Club".

They would want us to remember- it is okay to cry, but don't forget how to laugh again.

This will be my only comment on the IMUS "mistake'.

I don't know how many people really paid any attention to Don before this remark, but he has always been the same offensive bigot. Why now is it a big deal? I don't know. When I was a kid I grew up around many different ethnicities. One of my best friends was african-american, of course to me she was just a friend. When I stayed at her house I learned that a hot comb on the stove was normal. I thought nothing more than, "What if it burns her?" I  have very curly hare and her other used to say i was nappy headed. When did having nappy hair become a "black" thing? (I know that context has a lot to do with the uproar, I am not wasting time on all details and arguments.)

Imus was trying to be cute, in his bigotted way, and it backfired. Myself, his show was a waste of time and space, but I do believe this is getting out of hand. If you don't want terms that are now listed as words used against you, don't use them yourself. No, the Rutgers team is not who I'm talking about. I'm talking about the world.

I hear the slang and slander every day, and about every race. Whether it is your race or another, it makes a statement about who you are, not who they are. This is what Rutgers should remember. Maybe it's something Jackson and Sharpton need to focus on.

Now they're arguing rap music, next they'll shoot all the comics, when does it stop? I want to know what happened to free speech? Whether you like what a person is saying or not, they have a right to their oppinion, just as you have the right to ignore it.

I don't care about Imus' stupid remark, what I do care about is that someone (even a bigot) can be fired for making an off hand remark that breaks no laws, and probably wouldn't even make news but for some buttheads who have nothing better to do.

Again, the outcome does make a point, but what point are we trying to make?

I was going to post this as a blog, but put it here to make a point:

"Nagger"

I am a nagger, some of you know a nagger. We need to make something clear. If you are not a nagger it is by no means okay to call us naggers. Only naggers can call naggers a nagger. We have come up with the new term "nagga", which you are also not allowed to use unless you are a nagger. We find the term "nagger" very offensive and believe "nagga" is more endearing. My song, "That Nagga's a Nappy Headed Ho", was written from experince, so I have the right to call her that and it doesn't offend anyone. The most important thing to remember is that you have freedom of speech, as long as it doesn't offend us. On the other hand, we are the naggers, so we can say what we want.

 

My point is that it is not okay to deem a term unusable by some and not by others. Rap began using the term "nigga" as a way to take the punch out of it, to make it so comon that it no longer would have a derogtory meaning. This backfired thanks to more than a few "artists". Cracka, ho, nigga, all meant to be derogatory. If you don't want the term to be mainstream and used by everyone, don't use it! I could go on for days with this side and that, but only we can change it.

I look at people as people, not a color, race, religion, or party. This is how everyone should be. This, however sad, will probably never happen. The Super Bowl proved that, two black coaches were the headline, not two best friends.

Please don't blast me, I just believe that freedom of speech is more important than an idiotic remark, and everyone says stupid things. This is what we call news?

Is it just me or does karma have a hit on Mikey? I believe he's had enough bad luck to make up for his errors in judgement. Oh, no- wait a minute, another error in judgement!!! The man has a dream life and job, can you please tell me why in h e double hockey sticks can't he afford a cab? My dissapointment in Mikey continues to grow. Not that he ever was a fav anyway, but I don't judge just because I don't care for someone. I may poke fun at times, but it is always meant in good humor. I seldom joke about those I truely dislike, it leads to saying things you shouldn't. Michael Waltrip has crossed the threshhold, and I don't see him coming back. The lapse in judgement this time could've cost lives. Maybe they'll make him sherrif?!?

To Texas, who will wear the hat? I think it looks good on Tony, and maybe he can hold it off to the side and cover Tara up. Yes, I hate her because I'm not her. Wait, I better clarify that, I would never want to be her, those who know understand, only to be in her position, beside MY man!!!  Oh, well, past aside, they seem to get along, and at least she's pretty?

How about Kasey? You know the guy who drives the 6... er..9 sorry upside down. I didn't care for Kasey in the hat, it made him look like he was wearing one of those giant hats you win at the fair.

Jr. well it just doesn't fit his style.

I think Elliott Sadler is the guy. He's got the rugged yet boyish charm every cowboy needs.

For my friends, sometime next week the new look will go up at the site. I will have forums and voting, ect. I can't feature you if I don't have info to contact you!!

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