Ok Ken I may get kicked off this web site

Randall Klein · 11-13-2013, 10:46 AM

The beginning of the downfall of the Soviet Union has been attributed to the proliferation of fax machines (remember those?), i.e., the free flow of information.

Mother NHRA wielded absolute power (info flowing down) before web sites, cell phones, Drag Race Central etc....the instant communication available here (at times just after a round, or single controversial race) takes some of that power away (control of info)

I believe sites like this and the "whining" about track prep and sportsman treatment at some early spring races turned the tide a bit. All of a sudden track prep, scheduling, sportsman winner treatment and pronouncements from the ivory tower swung a little in our favor

A free flow (free-for-all) of ideas is good,yeah sometimes somebody "steps" in it, (I have), but in the end "dirty laundry" is best examined under the light of discussion/disagreement for example the Lamb deal....somebody wrote what some may have been thinking, then defenses and rebuttals sprang forth, and now it seems that what really happened is a bit more clear....is that better than built walls between east coast and west coast supporters....I say yes, because in the end we stick together as a class and use the power of unity to better our cause

Wade Mahaffey · 11-13-2013, 12:15 PM

Speaking of bitching, fussing ,and fighting, sounds like we're all brothers to me...with a few sisters mixed in! Nobody fights more than brothers, but don't get in a fight with one....unless you want to fight them all! LOL And we are all competitors in this great past time, with a lot of passion, and sometimes rather large egos. About the only time that we won't help each other, is when we are in the other lane. Go ahead, fuss if you want to, but just like when we were kids...you have to earn your own respect!

Wade Mahaffey

Run to Rund · 11-13-2013, 12:24 PM

Seems like every forum has a few who like to stir the pot.

Bobby Zlatkin · 11-13-2013, 12:35 PM

Just like in most all family situations.

Dirk Olson · 11-13-2013, 03:13 PM

East Coast, West Coast the Midwest I guess will need to play Ref! Now back to your corners and come out swinging and no blows below the belt!

442OLDS · 11-13-2013, 03:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wade Mahaffey

About the only time that we won't help each other, is when we are in the other lane.

I have helped my opponent in the other lane many times by redlighting.

11-13-2013, 10:46 AM	#1
Randall Klein Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lincoln, Nebraska Posts: 785 Likes: 45 Liked 316 Times in 67 Posts	Re: Ok Ken I may get kicked off this web site The beginning of the downfall of the Soviet Union has been attributed to the proliferation of fax machines (remember those?), i.e., the free flow of information. Mother NHRA wielded absolute power (info flowing down) before web sites, cell phones, Drag Race Central etc....the instant communication available here (at times just after a round, or single controversial race) takes some of that power away (control of info) I believe sites like this and the "whining" about track prep and sportsman treatment at some early spring races turned the tide a bit. All of a sudden track prep, scheduling, sportsman winner treatment and pronouncements from the ivory tower swung a little in our favor A free flow (free-for-all) of ideas is good,yeah sometimes somebody "steps" in it, (I have), but in the end "dirty laundry" is best examined under the light of discussion/disagreement for example the Lamb deal....somebody wrote what some may have been thinking, then defenses and rebuttals sprang forth, and now it seems that what really happened is a bit more clear....is that better than built walls between east coast and west coast supporters....I say yes, because in the end we stick together as a class and use the power of unity to better our cause

11-13-2013, 12:15 PM	#2
Wade Mahaffey Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 581 Likes: 0 Liked 18 Times in 8 Posts	Re: Ok Ken I may get kicked off this web site Speaking of bitching, fussing ,and fighting, sounds like we're all brothers to me...with a few sisters mixed in! Nobody fights more than brothers, but don't get in a fight with one....unless you want to fight them all! LOL And we are all competitors in this great past time, with a lot of passion, and sometimes rather large egos. About the only time that we won't help each other, is when we are in the other lane. Go ahead, fuss if you want to, but just like when we were kids...you have to earn your own respect! Wade Mahaffey

11-13-2013, 12:24 PM	#3
Run to Rund Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Henderson, NV Posts: 584 Likes: 9 Liked 54 Times in 27 Posts	Re: Ok Ken I may get kicked off this web site Seems like every forum has a few who like to stir the pot. Last edited by Run to Rund; 11-14-2013 at 03:54 PM. Reason: typo

11-13-2013, 12:35 PM	#4
Bobby Zlatkin Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Mills River, NC Posts: 417 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Ok Ken I may get kicked off this web site Just like in most all family situations. __________________ Bobby & Norene Zlatkin L/SA

11-13-2013, 03:13 PM	#5
Dirk Olson Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 199 Likes: 51 Liked 172 Times in 46 Posts	Re: Ok Ken I may get kicked off this web site East Coast, West Coast the Midwest I guess will need to play Ref! Now back to your corners and come out swinging and no blows below the belt! __________________ Dirk Olson 5036 STK