Racist Sportscaster Watch (No. 1: CHRIS MIRAMS)
by MORRISSEY BREEN, Daisycutter Sports
by MORRISSEY BREEN, Daisycutter Sports
This fellow is less known as a football commentator than as a boxing
"analyst". Our friend Kees Echo calls him "clapped out", and anyone
who has read his useless book about the Warriors (it's called
BELEAGUERED; you can find it in the 49 cent bin at any bookshop) would
no doubt agree.
"analyst". Our friend Kees Echo calls him "clapped out", and anyone
who has read his useless book about the Warriors (it's called
BELEAGUERED; you can find it in the 49 cent bin at any bookshop) would
no doubt agree.
However, this writer (moi) has Mirams pinned for something worse than
merely being a bore: he is a racist.
merely being a bore: he is a racist.
Now, of course, that's nothing new in New Zealand sports "journalism".
A few years ago, DAVID KIRK (incredibly, a Rhodes Scholar) wrote a
learned piece in the Sunday Star Times, pompously expressing his
"concern" at the number of Polynesians in top football teams. He
looked ahead in his intelligent Rhodes Scholar fashion and could only
see the horrific prospect of MORE dark-skinned players in the All
Blacks. "This is not a future I want for the game," he wrote,
gravely. He has repeated this nonsense several times since.
A few years ago, DAVID KIRK (incredibly, a Rhodes Scholar) wrote a
learned piece in the Sunday Star Times, pompously expressing his
"concern" at the number of Polynesians in top football teams. He
looked ahead in his intelligent Rhodes Scholar fashion and could only
see the horrific prospect of MORE dark-skinned players in the All
Blacks. "This is not a future I want for the game," he wrote,
gravely. He has repeated this nonsense several times since.
Kirk's shallow little piece incurred the wrath of many, including
Wellington broadcaster Ken Laban, a Samoan, who denounced the whining
little creep as "a racist".
Wellington broadcaster Ken Laban, a Samoan, who denounced the whining
little creep as "a racist".
NZ Rugby World editor JOHN MATHESON wrote a notoriously smug, racist
piece of crap in the November 2001 edition of his magazine,
ludicrously entitled "Where have all the white players gone?" in which
he opined that all the darkies in football were frightening off white
kids like he used to be.
piece of crap in the November 2001 edition of his magazine,
ludicrously entitled "Where have all the white players gone?" in which
he opined that all the darkies in football were frightening off white
kids like he used to be.
Of course, Newstalk ZB/Radio Sport stalwart MURRAY DEAKER is a
constant source of inflammatory racist comment. (Read more on this
obnoxious bully in an upcoming instalment in this series.)
constant source of inflammatory racist comment. (Read more on this
obnoxious bully in an upcoming instalment in this series.)
Radio Sport listeners will no doubt recall MARTIN DEVLIN recycling
racial nonsense about black athletes, and GRAHAM HILL raving about
"field niggers" and "house niggers", with no trace of redeeming irony.
racial nonsense about black athletes, and GRAHAM HILL raving about
"field niggers" and "house niggers", with no trace of redeeming irony.
Mirams, though, is less shrill, and more (apparently) measured than
most radio sporting "pundits", so it came as something of a nasty
surprise to hear him coming on like a cut-price version of Murray
Deaker on Monday afternoon, as he chatted on Newstalk ZB to Larry
Williams.
most radio sporting "pundits", so it came as something of a nasty
surprise to hear him coming on like a cut-price version of Murray
Deaker on Monday afternoon, as he chatted on Newstalk ZB to Larry
Williams.
Mirams was hot under the collar about the Crusaders' Chris Jack being
hit high and concussed by Wellington Hurricanes No. 8 Jerry Collins on
Friday night. Condemning the hit as a "blindsiding", Mirams then said
that white mothers would not want their children playing the game when
they saw Polynesians running amok like this. "This is a taste of
Porirua street life coming into the Super 12", snarled Mirams, "and
frankly we don't need it!"
hit high and concussed by Wellington Hurricanes No. 8 Jerry Collins on
Friday night. Condemning the hit as a "blindsiding", Mirams then said
that white mothers would not want their children playing the game when
they saw Polynesians running amok like this. "This is a taste of
Porirua street life coming into the Super 12", snarled Mirams, "and
frankly we don't need it!"
Now, correct me if I'm wrong, but I do not recall Mirams ever writing
even one word condemning the ultra-violent Richard Loe when he was
gouging and forearm-jolting his way into infamy a decade ago. And of
course, he never ever wrote anything like: "This is a taste of North
Canterbury farm life coming into football, and frankly we don't need
it!"
even one word condemning the ultra-violent Richard Loe when he was
gouging and forearm-jolting his way into infamy a decade ago. And of
course, he never ever wrote anything like: "This is a taste of North
Canterbury farm life coming into football, and frankly we don't need
it!"
Neither did Mirams write a word of condemnation of white player Alan
Whetton after he had viciously stomped on Stephen Bachop (a Samoan) in
an infamous incident in the early 1990s.
Whetton after he had viciously stomped on Stephen Bachop (a Samoan) in
an infamous incident in the early 1990s.
What Mirams means when he selectively condemns "Porirua street life"
is "we don't want these Polynesians playing the game." Mirams was
less worried about the VIOLENCE of Collins' tackle than the fact that
Collins is a SAMOAN.
is "we don't want these Polynesians playing the game." Mirams was
less worried about the VIOLENCE of Collins' tackle than the fact that
Collins is a SAMOAN.
That is what bothers Mirams, who remains silent about white players'
violence.
violence.
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That bigoted twit "Mr Scebe" <Mr_S...@nowhere.com> blithered in
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....<Snip lame preliminary comments aimed at this writer.>....
>
> > Condemning the hit as a "blindsiding", Mirams then said
> > that white mothers would not want their children playing the game when
> > they saw Polynesians running amok like this. "This is a taste of
> > Porirua street life coming into the Super 12", snarled Mirams, "and
> > frankly we don't need it!"
>
> <snip - Morewussy's paranoia>
> > Condemning the hit as a "blindsiding", Mirams then said
> > that white mothers would not want their children playing the game when
> > they saw Polynesians running amok like this. "This is a taste of
> > Porirua street life coming into the Super 12", snarled Mirams, "and
> > frankly we don't need it!"
>
> <snip - Morewussy's paranoia>
"Paranoia"? So Mirams is not singling out Polynesians for criticism?
I'm imagining it, am I?
I'm imagining it, am I?
>
> > Mirams was
> > less worried about the VIOLENCE of Collins' tackle than the fact that
> > Collins is a SAMOAN.
>
> There were four incidents of cheap shots at the weekend:
> Masoe's high tackle on Carter
> Collins' cheap shot on Jack
> Lauaki's high tackle on Rathbone
> Mika's disgusting swinging arm on Evans.
>
> This was one weekend, Morewussy. If you didn't have your head so far up some
> Froggies date, you'd have noticed the common theme.
> > Mirams was
> > less worried about the VIOLENCE of Collins' tackle than the fact that
> > Collins is a SAMOAN.
>
> There were four incidents of cheap shots at the weekend:
> Masoe's high tackle on Carter
> Collins' cheap shot on Jack
> Lauaki's high tackle on Rathbone
> Mika's disgusting swinging arm on Evans.
>
> This was one weekend, Morewussy. If you didn't have your head so far up some
> Froggies date, you'd have noticed the common theme.
Ahhhhh! We have a SCHOLAR in our midst! All those cretinous posts
(like the classic where he insists that England have not actually WON
the World Cup) have been an elaborate smokescreen. He's actually an
academic, the most serious and well-informed commentator since.... oh,
since Professor Murray Deaker.
(like the classic where he insists that England have not actually WON
the World Cup) have been an elaborate smokescreen. He's actually an
academic, the most serious and well-informed commentator since.... oh,
since Professor Murray Deaker.
A weekend's serious cogitating and he's managed to tease out a "common
theme", which only his natural decency and instinctive delicacy
forbids him from actually coming out and stating.
theme", which only his natural decency and instinctive delicacy
forbids him from actually coming out and stating.
>
> > That is what bothers Mirams, who remains silent about white players'
> > violence.
>
> Please feel free to cite an example.
> > That is what bothers Mirams, who remains silent about white players'
> > violence.
>
> Please feel free to cite an example.
No, how about YOU provide an example of Mirams condemning "North
Cantervbury farm life" for Richard Loe's behaviour or "Remuera street
life" for Whetton's violence.
Cantervbury farm life" for Richard Loe's behaviour or "Remuera street
life" for Whetton's violence.
...<Snip more racial hatred>....
BREEN COMMENTS: You are making a fool out of yourself. Bigotry like
Mirams is expressing, and you are endorsing, is a blight on the game.
Mirams is expressing, and you are endorsing, is a blight on the game.
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Sean Byrne <byrne_sean...@hotmail.
> Morrissey Breen wrote:
>
>
> > What Mirams means when he selectively condemns "Porirua street life"
...<Snip blitheringly incompetent attempt to spin Mirams' message>....
> Morrissey Breen wrote:
>
>
> > What Mirams means when he selectively condemns "Porirua street life"
What Mirams meant was quite clear, and you know it. I can only
presume that you endorse his racist nonsense.
presume that you endorse his racist nonsense.
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morriss...@yahoo.com (Morrissey Breen) wrote in message news:<fb3a0456.0405111048.
> Racist Sportscaster Watch (No. 1: CHRIS MIRAMS)
> by MORRISSEY BREEN, Daisycutter Sports
>
> This fellow is less known as a football commentator than as a boxing
> "analyst". Our friend Kees Echo calls him "clapped out", and anyone
> who has read his useless book about the Warriors (it's called
> BELEAGUERED; you can find it in the 49 cent bin at any bookshop) would
> no doubt agree.
>
> However, this writer (moi) has Mirams pinned for something worse than
> merely being a bore: he is a racist.
>
> Racist Sportscaster Watch (No. 1: CHRIS MIRAMS)
> by MORRISSEY BREEN, Daisycutter Sports
>
> This fellow is less known as a football commentator than as a boxing
> "analyst". Our friend Kees Echo calls him "clapped out", and anyone
> who has read his useless book about the Warriors (it's called
> BELEAGUERED; you can find it in the 49 cent bin at any bookshop) would
> no doubt agree.
>
> However, this writer (moi) has Mirams pinned for something worse than
> merely being a bore: he is a racist.
>
Being racist is worse than being boring??
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Perhaps unwisely, Sean Byrne <byrne_sean...@hotmail.
to be clever in message
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to be clever in message
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> >>
> >> > What Mirams means when he selectively condemns "Porirua street
> >> > life"
> > ...<Snip blitheringly incompetent attempt to spin Mirams' message>....
>
> So blitheringly incompetent you couldn't rebut it.
> >> > What Mirams means when he selectively condemns "Porirua street
> >> > life"
> > ...<Snip blitheringly incompetent attempt to spin Mirams' message>....
>
> So blitheringly incompetent you couldn't rebut it.
Rebut it? You've provided nothing to rebut. You can't, of course.
>
> >
> > What Mirams meant was quite clear, and you know it. I can only
> > presume that you endorse his racist nonsense.
>
> Yes I agree that Porirua is a rough part of town, and as such 'Porirua
> street life" is a valid metaphor for violence.
> >
> > What Mirams meant was quite clear, and you know it. I can only
> > presume that you endorse his racist nonsense.
>
> Yes I agree that Porirua is a rough part of town, and as such 'Porirua
> street life" is a valid metaphor for violence.
You understand perfectly well Mirams' clumsy coded racism. You
obviously agree with his racist standpoint. Why don't you just come
clean about your Deakerist views, instead of being mealy-mouthed?
obviously agree with his racist standpoint. Why don't you just come
clean about your Deakerist views, instead of being mealy-mouthed?
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JD <_antip...@ubique.com> foolishly steps into the fray in message
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> >>>
> >>>...<Snip blitheringly incompetent attempt to spin Mirams' message>....
> >>
> >>So blitheringly incompetent you couldn't rebut it.
> >
> > Rebut it? You've provided nothing to rebut. You can't, of course.
>
> He did,
> >>>...<Snip blitheringly incompetent attempt to spin Mirams' message>....
> >>
> >>So blitheringly incompetent you couldn't rebut it.
> >
> > Rebut it? You've provided nothing to rebut. You can't, of course.
>
> He did,
No he didn't.
>
> but being the mendacious three toed rent boy you are, you
> removed it rather than respond to the valid point Sean made.
>
> Here is what Sean posted, try again breen.:
> That's all your interpretation, and a racist one at that.
>
> Plenty of white folk in Porirua, and the fact it's one of the more
> violent areas in Wellington probably makes it a valid comparison.
> but being the mendacious three toed rent boy you are, you
> removed it rather than respond to the valid point Sean made.
>
> Here is what Sean posted, try again breen.:
> That's all your interpretation, and a racist one at that.
>
> Plenty of white folk in Porirua, and the fact it's one of the more
> violent areas in Wellington probably makes it a valid comparison.
Because you are an Australian, and know little or nothing about New
Zealand culture, you just don't understand what Mirams meant. Mr
Scebe, by contrast, certainly does understand exactly what Mirams
meant.
Zealand culture, you just don't understand what Mirams meant. Mr
Scebe, by contrast, certainly does understand exactly what Mirams
meant.
You're out of your depth. Again.
>
> Why don't you answer the rebuttal of your plagiarised crap in
> news:<6189a6f9.0403231643.
> Why don't you answer the rebuttal of your plagiarised crap in
> news:<6189a6f9.0403231643.
Just like you were out of your depth here.
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An angry "Mr Scebe" <Mr_S...@nowhere.com> froths and splutters in
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>
> Now, softcock, you've fallen for the
> oldest trick in the ng book - JD is a Kiwi.
> Now, softcock, you've fallen for the
> oldest trick in the ng book - JD is a Kiwi.
Then we have to drop the naivete dispensation we were granting him.
If he DOES understand what Mirams said, he has no excuse for
supporting him. He's a racist.
If he DOES understand what Mirams said, he has no excuse for
supporting him. He's a racist.
>
> Seemingly moreso than you.
> Seemingly moreso than you.
Pardon? Je suis un bona fide, one hundred per cent KIWI. JD is 101
per cent Kiwi - is that what you're saying?
per cent Kiwi - is that what you're saying?
>
> >Mr
> > Scebe, by contrast, certainly does understand exactly what Mirams
> > meant.
>
> Why the fuck do you want to drag me into this,
> >Mr
> > Scebe, by contrast, certainly does understand exactly what Mirams
> > meant.
>
> Why the fuck do you want to drag me into this,
Sorry! My mistake!
>
> you fucking bore?
> you fucking bore?
Oh, hey now! No need for THAT kind of talk, surely!
...<Snip more ludicrous raving>....
>
> You're a fucking idiot,
> You're a fucking idiot,
Hey!
>
> and a collosal
> and a collosal
[sic!]
>
> bore. In fact, i couldn't be more
> bored if i was hit over the head with a boring stick.
> bore. In fact, i couldn't be more
> bored if i was hit over the head with a boring stick.
Methinks you have been. That might explain the lameness of your last
line....
line....
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"Morrissey Breen" <morriss...@yahoo.com> wrote in message
> An angry "Mr Scebe" <Mr_S...@nowhere.com> froths and splutters in
> message news:<Ltnpc.5551$XI4.1...@
> > bore. In fact, i couldn't be more
> > bored if i was hit over the head with a boring stick.
>
> Methinks you have been. That might explain the lameness of your last
> line....
You're right, Morewussy. It doesn't take much from you to make me bored,
that's for sure.
that's for sure.
--
Mr Scebe
"Personally i think you're a fucking idiot"
~Sean Connery in "The Rock"
Mr Scebe
"Personally i think you're a fucking idiot"
~Sean Connery in "The Rock"
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