Anyone see the All Star Game tonight?

[TimeforMe]

The President absolutely did NOT get boo'd. Why would anyone say that? It never ceases to amaze me how people's politics affect everything in their lives. And he most certainly reached the plate as well. In fact, he is probably one of the most athletic presidents we've ever had--politics aside, of course.

 

[OK!]

Yadi!

Ichiro

people hanging out of the garage on the levels above us (we were on the 6th level)

There were so many players who were videotaping and taking pictures of the crowd while they rode in the parade; it was really cool to see.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

The President absolutely did NOT get boo'd. Why would anyone say that? It never ceases to amaze me how people's politics affect everything in their lives. And he most certainly reached the plate as well. In fact, he is probably one of the most athletic presidents we've ever had--politics aside, of course.

I was listening to the radio today and the resident radio guy said he was booed LOUDLY. People were calling into station confiming it.



Cool pics!

 

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The President absolutely did NOT get boo'd. Why would anyone say that? It never ceases to amaze me how people's politics affect everything in their lives. And he most certainly reached the plate as well. In fact, he is probably one of the most athletic presidents we've ever had--politics aside, of course.

Um, yeah, he did. I was pretty sure he did last night when I watched the original broadcast; I'm re-watching the game on my DVR right now and just verified. There were cheers, to be sure, but there was a definite undercurrent of booing under it.

 

[TimeforMe]

The booing wasn't clear on the TV broadcast but I was listening to JC in the morning (I know he is a jerk) and he doesn't care for Obama and remained silent but he said he was absolutely embarassed for our city.

George W. on the Jumbotron was met with homerun cheers.

The same guy who you know is a jerk and doesn't care for Obama? Chances are his listeners that called in aren't Obama fans either. What a coinky-dink that you heard George W being met with "homerun cheers", eh? No wonder why political threads aren't allowed. We can't even discuss an all-star game without politics being brought into it.

 

[OK!]

Cool pics!

Thanks! I only wish I could've gone to the game itself....that would have been so cool. I'm hoping we actually host it again before I die so I can make it to that one.

 

[TimeforMe]

Um, yeah, he did. I was pretty sure he did last night when I watched the original broadcast; I'm re-watching the game on my DVR right now and just verified. There were cheers, to be sure, but there was a definite undercurrent of booing under it.

I guess our ears are tuned differently then because I watched it too and didn't hear it.

 

[OK!]

I guess our ears are tuned differently then because I watched it too and didn't hear it.

Guess so. Everyone I've spoken to heard it, the media here reported widely on it, and I heard it myself, so I'm going with yes, there were boos.

But anyway...sheesh, enough with the politics! I don't want to get this thread closed because of something so stupid.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Editing my post because I don't want it closed.

Thanks for sharing the pics. They were awesome.

 

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Editing my post because I don't want it closed.

Thanks for sharing the pics. They were awesome.

No problem! I loved being downtown during all of the prep work and getting to see everything take shape. The day of the HR derby, I actually got out of the office and walked all over the place during lunch, taking pics of everything. It was SUCH a gorgeous day; shame the day of the game itself wasn't so nice!

And if anybody wants to see more, I can either post 'em here, or if you're on Facebook, click the link in my sig; I've thrown all of the pics in an album there.

 

[TimeforMe]

Editing my post because I don't want it closed.

oh, is that the reason

 

[The Mystery Machine]

oh, is that the reason

Yes.

 

[Missy1961]

the pictures are awesome (as usual!) and yes, that is David Wright--thanks for that one!

 

[OK!]

the pictures are awesome (as usual!) and yes, that is David Wright--thanks for that one!

No problem! I tried to get some of everybody, but liked that one 'cause it looked like he was just having fun with his buddies.

 

[Missy1961]

No problem! I tried to get some of everybody, but liked that one 'cause it looked like he was just having fun with his buddies.

I think those guys are his brothers, they look a bit like him.

 

[jimmiej]

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checked the video & I was incorrect in my assessment. Good throw Mr. President!

 

[mamajoan]

OK... the pics are most awesome!!! Love the one of Yadi!!!

I am a Cubbie fan who unusual as it may seem is also a Cardinal fan. LOL.. really it is true. I am!!
I grew up on a farm near Joliet/Kankakee... My mom was frm the Southside.. so she and my dad loved the White Sox too.

Gotta say ... love me some Yadi!!!!!