It certainly has provided some interesting paradox's this thread. And Mickm, if you can't see the sarcasm in my fishing trip line-in regards to the ducks woes then I can't help you anymore
I have noted though that you are starting to come around......
The problem with the 'Pro-bone' argument attempting to marginalize this particular incident as something that is unique is 'history', are some really in that much denial? As I, and others have already pointed out, Stoner has a record for this type of behavior that stretches back for years, which is one of the primary reasons as to why this thread is now 13 pages long! Whilst some are only just coming out of there coma in regards to this as on this particular occasion it involved one N Hayden, its actually Nicky's involvement that makes the incident even more crucial in evaluating the bazaar mental state of one Casey Stoner.
As we all know Nicky is one of the best/Nicest guys in the field, with a work ethic unsurpassed and a 'No shortcuts' attitude, mind you so is Hiroshi. Stoner is more the opposite of this with his natural gifts allowing him the luxury of not having to be on track for so long, this is no doubt why Stoner gets increasingly pissed that one of his 'Fast' laps might be ruined by another rider, he doesn't want to be out there too long, even now on the incredible Honda Stoner seems to be out there less than most, its easy when your in front, but as that word again 'History' shows,
staying in front is the hard part
Anyhoe, back to the point, the fact that Stoner can act like this towards the likes of Nicky, who as others have pointed out wasn't really doing too much wrong other than not being on Stoners 2-3 second superior pace-only to be baulked and gestured at dangerously by Stoner, means that its only a matter of time before Stoner has a problem with the entire field (which he almost does now anyway)-unless that is, someone can talk some sense into him-which it seems from his well documented history-may be impossible.
Once again, why did Casey not go into the pits afterwards and talk to his former teammate about the incident, why the need to carry on like a '....' and endanger others pointlessly? Surely he knows that Race direction don't take to kindly to his antics by now? Maybe not? The fair and decent, safety conscious, human being that so many of his fans are trying to convince us exists in Casey Stoner certainly would have done the right thing and gone into the pits instead of what ensued? But no, we all know, after Jerez how bad he minces his words with pit confrontations......what is clear in situations like this is the palpable anger written all over his face, which kropo has noted, like that of a pre-pubescent who has just been beaten up in front of a girl he is trying to impress.
What is clear, is that Stoner is using the word 'Safety' as a veil in an attempt to disguise his true state, which is one of disgust at being robbed of another fast lap, nothing to do with safety, just his disturbing obsession. The juxtaposition that undeniably exists here is, he is removing himself from the reality of the situation. I firmly believe that Stoner should be competing in 'Time trial' events, for one day he himself will once again be looking for a tow from a much faster and younger rider-and living this down will be near on impossible!
What I find actually quite sad, and some may find this hard to believe
, is that someone with so much talent-and now success, has time and time again
self-inflicted a real distaste for himself publically. Now some may state that this doesn't matter, and that Casey probably doesn't care what anyone thinks, but sorry, this is simply untrue. The nature of Human beings disproves this argument, and like I've said before, it has to have a negative effect on your mindset, and Casey's unhealthy behavior seems to be now snowballing out of control, in the past at least he has offered apologies......now he is primed to receive a nice welcome at Mugello, San Marino, Laguna and Indy.