CRY me a river

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I don't think some people are getting the thrust of casey's argument, not surprising given that he is fairly inarticulate even in australian english and has such poor public relations skills. What I think casey is saying is that valentino decided to pass him in the corkscrew come what may( which I personally think is more than likely not the case) and that he chose not to be crashed into when he was in a position on the track to which he was entitled. Whilst admitting it was his own fault when he eventually put the ducati down he also said he could have crashed into rossi if he had so chosen which seems likely to be true. It would actually have been to his advantage in terms of his season vs valentino to have done so. Among his considerations apart from that he probably does think this is not the way to race is that he rates dani pedrosa as a credible threat whilst valentino apparently does not. I think "we'll see " in australian english is a clear statement that he may not have the same attitude next time if valentino gives him the choice of let me past or crash, and may offer valentino a similar choice in the reverse situation. I trust all you fans of close/hard racing will maintain a consistent attitude in this circumstance .

I accept this line of argument is invalid if valentino was off line into the corkscrew because of a previous move by casey where he nudged valentino by putting his bike into a position to which he (casey) was not entitled, as roger and babel seem to be arguing. If this is not the case, I think it is still likely a racing incident, but cannot be classified as one of valentino's greatest passes in that it involved a riding error and that ultimate success was contingent on casey's quick reaction and not under valentino's control.

The corkscrew imbroglio aside, I don't think casey has cause for complaint for any other passes.

In a previous decade and in regard to a different sport I was a proust rather than a senna fan .

Rocks just upset about the U.S. not getting SBK 08 yet, and so he's in a bad mood....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Aug 1 2008, 07:45 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Rocks just upset about the U.S. not getting SBK 08 yet, and so he's in a bad mood....
There's a SBK 08!? Where the .... have I been? Details please.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Austin @ Aug 1 2008, 09:41 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>There's a SBK 08!? Where the .... have I been? Details please.

Are you ....... for real?

http://www.powerslide.net/forum/SBK-08-upd...t-of-t7774.html

..... And region free PS3s? I feel like I've landed on the moon.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Aug 1 2008, 09:35 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>your one of the biggest bravest keyboard warriors on the forum ....... just look what you said about my mother, i doubt you would say that .... to my face !
Buddy I would gladly say that to your face. No qualms about it. ....... like you always are the same. You say all this .... and talk like you think you know something then when your faces with the problem your say some .... like your just kiddin. Take some sound advice. Before you .... with someone know who they are. Really.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Aug 1 2008, 01:45 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Rocks just upset about the U.S. not getting SBK 08 yet, and so he's in a bad mood....
That does suck we don't have that yet. So yeah I am a bit unhappy about that.

Ladies, are we really going to have an argument on a forum about how tough we are? Maybe later we can talk about who can change their oil the quickest or who has the most tools on their toolbelt.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 1 2008, 04:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Buddy I would gladly say that to your face. No qualms about it. ....... like you always are the same. You say all this .... and talk like you think you know something then when your faces with the problem your say some .... like your just kiddin. Take some sound advice. Before you .... with someone know who they are. Really.
I am with you on the ducati thing, but I would suggest you look at roger's cinematic/ music video foray before you dismiss him entirely. Appearances can obviously be deceptive, but central casting did make a judgement.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 1 2008, 05:11 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Buddy I would gladly say that to your face. No qualms about it. ....... like you always are the same. You say all this .... and talk like you think you know something then when your faces with the problem your say some .... like your just kiddin. Take some sound advice. Before you .... with someone know who they are. Really.
as i said "your one of the biggest bravest keyboard warriors on the forum .......". you post no info or pictures of yourself but talk like some big tough guy we should all be afraid of. ...... !

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (roger-m @ Aug 1 2008, 04:52 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>as i said "your one of the biggest bravest keyboard warriors on the forum .......". you post no info or pictures of yourself but talk like some big tough guy we should all be afraid of. ...... !
Yeah ok ....... Like you want some pics to jerk off to. Go ask your mom she has some. Plus You are a nobody. Plus you uncreative piece of .... stop repeating my words cause it is a sure sign of your unintelligence. You don't need to see who I am and I don't give a .... to appease your stupidity. So again your pretty brave when your sittin behind the keyboard. So shut the .... up and respond to other posts instead of mine. And YOU should be afraid you little piece of .....

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (xx CURVE xx @ Aug 1 2008, 04:57 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>
YEah right curve!! .... this moron and his meaningless posts. Plus I hate barney.

Really guys? So meet by the swings after sixth period then? Everyone spread the word, it's a playground fight!

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (Austin @ Aug 1 2008, 05:02 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Really guys? So meet by the swings after sixth period then? Everyone spread the word, it's a playground fight!
Listen go back through the posts and you will see that ....... arise from the pile of .... he was born from. He obviously has no ...... life cause there is to much time ...... with me.

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE (ROCKGOD01 @ Aug 1 2008, 12:05 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}><div class='quotemain'>Listen go back through the posts and you will see that ....... arise from the pile of .... he was born from. He obviously has no ...... life cause there is to much time ...... with me.
I've read the posts, you're both being twats. And you obviously have a life because you aren't ....... with him? Your logic contradicts your words.

rog & rock why don't you 2 just get past the endless slagin match already? move on would ya... jeeezzzz.

So THIS TIME it was the tires

LINK OF TEARS

Stoner blames tyre troubles for slump

By Matt Beer Sunday, September 14th 2008, 22:27 GMT


Casey Stoner said a fading rear tyre prevented him from pushing harder in the Indianapolis Grand Prix.

The reigning world champion grabbed the lead at the start but then lost pace and ultimately finished a distant fourth in the red-flagged and rain-affected race.

"I'm never going to be satisfied with fourth place but it would have been foolish to push harder in those conditions and I made the right decision not to do so," Stoner said.

"I got a good start but I quickly lost confidence because the rear tyre was tearing up quickly and by the time they stopped the race I was struggling to hold my lap times."

Team boss Livio Suppo wasn't sure why Stoner had encountered tyre problems, but was relieved that he brought the bike home fourth despite his issues.

"It was a tough race for Casey but he showed grit and determination to bring home a decent result," Suppo said.

"It may be to do with the power delivery of our engine or the set-up of the bike but the rear tyre went off quicker than expected and Casey couldn't ride on the attack, as we're used to seeing. It's a shame it wasn't a dry race because in the warm-up we saw Casey was in good shape for those conditions."

With Valentino Rossi winning the race, Stoner is now 87 points behind his title rival in the standings with only four rounds remaining.