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1. #1
   On April 25th, 2011 at 10:40 pm, Pasadena Phil said:

   For those of you who hate California, to this day, crowds at Dodger stadium cheer wildly when he is introduced and for this very reason. Surprised?

2. #2
   On April 25th, 2011 at 10:53 pm, aj4runner said:

   Outfielder Rick Monday was the first person ever drafted in major league baseball, back in 1965 by the Kansas City Athletics. Ironically at the end of the 1976 season he was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Bill Buckner among other players.

   You remember Bill Buckner… just in case you do not… here is the play he is famous for, from the 1986 World Series, an all-time classic call by Vin Sculley, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI73VM5WHcI

3. #3
   On April 25th, 2011 at 11:00 pm, ArizonaNeanderthal said:

   Yes it was a GREAT play-Rick Monday Rocks. And yes Phil we know there are some fine Americans left is California sadly surrounded all too many illegals, mooches, Leftist and dingbats. But besides that………

4. #4
   On April 25th, 2011 at 11:02 pm, OK_Loyalist said:

   Phil,

   Cut to the chase … it’s only Trump

5. #5
   On April 25th, 2011 at 11:28 pm, EWTHeckman said:

   The announcer said…

   Now wait a minute, there’s an animal loose…

   Got that right!

6. #6
   On April 25th, 2011 at 11:43 pm, ThunderHawkk said:

   The thing is, I have many friends, one wonderful one in particular, who would NEVER dream of lighting the flag on fire and would DESPISE anyone for doing such an awful thing.

   However, they voted for obama. They work, raise families, and have no particular interest in politics.

   What can you do?

   And yes, for all the smart-ass punks on here, weknowwhoyouare, I am aware that burning the flag is the proper way to dispose of old flags. But it is the CONTEXT, stupid.

7. #7
   On April 25th, 2011 at 11:49 pm, SignPainterGuy said:

   First of all, thank you Rick Monday, you did a good thing, a very good thing !
   Secondly, while burning the American Flag may well be within one`s 1st Amendment Rights, it is clearly a case of “The right to do something does not make it right to do it !”

8. #8
   On April 26th, 2011 at 12:02 am, Bereans43 said:

   Saw that live. Rick Monday PATRIOT and a TRUE AMERICAN – The lack of respect for the Flag (thus our Nation) is constantly desecrated by the left almost daily. Socialists/progressives/democrats are some of the most despicable people throughout our country (more than our share here in California). The damage done by these people will take many years to reverse. It is our fault as a group for letting them infiltrate our educational system and in essence brainwash our children. We are now paying the price dearly. My 3 cents (inflation).

9. #9
   On April 26th, 2011 at 12:15 am, Tuesday said:

   Bereans43 – Share your sentiment and those of the other posters. We should not give up, we teach our children, those in our sphere of influence, to defeat the left. Like a ripple, we could still make it into a wave. Enough to wipe out the bad things progressives impose on everything they touch!

   P.s.: @ today’s inflation rate, your 2 cents would be, at the very least, over a nickle (5 cents)!

10. #10
    On April 26th, 2011 at 12:27 am, Bereans43 said:

    Tuesday said: P.s.: @ today’s inflation rate, your 2 cents would be, at the very least, over a nickle (5 cents)!

    I guess I was using the government’s definition of inflation that excludes Oil and Food – my bad

11. #11
    On April 26th, 2011 at 12:36 am, Hangfire said:

    On April 26th, 2011 at 12:02 am,
    

    Bereans43 said:
    The damage done by these people will take many years to reverse. It is our fault as a group for letting them infiltrate our educational system and in essence brainwash our children. We are now paying the price dearly. My 3 cents (inflation).

    There is nothing I so adore as someone that believes the same as me.

    I fear that the damage is being addressed too late.

12. #12
    On April 26th, 2011 at 1:02 am, BK said:

    Gee, you don’t suppose the flag-burners were leftists?

    

13. #13
    On April 26th, 2011 at 3:15 am, jrgdds said:

    I’ve never been a Cubbies’ fan. I’ll always be a Rick Monday fan! God bless him.

14. #14
    On April 26th, 2011 at 7:34 am, Darthnoob said:

    On April 25th, 2011 at 11:43 pm, ThunderHawkk said:

    And yes, for all the smart-ass punks on here, weknowwhoyouare, I am aware that burning the flag is the proper way to dispose of old flags. But it is the CONTEXT, stupid.

    As an adult leader in the BSA who has presided over several flag retirement ceremonies I can say there is a BIG difference and it’s easy to see. Well, it’s easy to see if you can tell right from wrong.

    Today we salute Rick Monday. I hope he still has that flag, I would’ve kept it.

15. #15
    On April 26th, 2011 at 7:53 am, happyscrapper said:

    I wonder what happened to that father/son who were going to burn the flag? My guess…the son left home at a young age to “find himself” and died of a drug overdose. The father died sad and alone. Just a guess.

16. #16
    On April 26th, 2011 at 8:09 am, tre said:

    If those two wanted to protest something, that’s okay. It’s their right.
    But burning a flag does NOT bring positive attention to their cause.

    Great play, Mr. Monday!

17. #17
    On April 26th, 2011 at 8:19 am, cicerokid said:

    Good thing it wasn’t a koran. The man would be in jail right now for even planning to burn it.

18. #18
    On April 26th, 2011 at 8:39 am, squeeze127 said:

    A lot of people gave ALL they had for that piece of cloth!!! As a Vietnam Vet, those people trying to burn the flag were probably at the airport to spit on me when I came home. I’m happy that todays veterns returning home don’t have to witness that. Bless Rick Monday for that act, as it was not popular then to defend “Old Glory.”

19. #19
    On April 26th, 2011 at 8:40 am, PApatriot said:

    Thanks for the reminder, Doug. That clip gave me chills again.

20. #20
    On April 26th, 2011 at 9:12 am, rightasrain said:

    Well, that gave me goosebumps!
    Thank you to all the patriots that still believe that the flag means something! And thank you, Rick Monday – what a class act.

21. #21
    On April 26th, 2011 at 9:26 am, dan708 said:

    I’m a Phillies phan, not a Dodgers fan, but Rick Monday is STILL The Man! He risked getting burned by this wackjob’s lighter to save our beloved flag. You go, dude!

22. #22
    On April 26th, 2011 at 9:41 am, GladzKravtz said:

    Thank you Doug for starting my day with examples of good ole American Pride.
    More More!

23. #23
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:01 am, Lindsay said:

    Thanks, Doug. Rick Monday, thank you.

24. #24
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:03 am, Marshall_Will said:

    happyscrapper said:

    Interesting “Where are they ‘now’?” take on things. As the child was a minor at the time, who can say. One thing’s for sure, plenty of soul searching amongst all those “Moderates & Independents” MM has reminded us to “be sure and ‘thank’!”

    Helluva’ time to be asking yourself, “Where does all this Prog-agenda ultimately ‘lead’?” I recall jumping out of my seat when I saw this live! Junior in HS at the time.

25. #25
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:04 am, plymouthacclaim said:

    Now that was a hero!

    It’s good to hear good news.

26. #26
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:04 am, plymouthacclaim said:

    Even old good news. What a heartwarming story.

27. #27
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:08 am, Iowa Guy said:

    The only great thing to ever come out of Dodger Stadium.
    (from a lifelong SF Giants Fan and American Flag lover)

28. #28
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:13 am, Rogue Cheddar said:

    On April 25th, 2011 at 10:53 pm, aj4runner said:
    Ironically at the end of the 1976 season he was traded from the Chicago Cubs to the Los Angeles Dodgers for Bill Buckner among other players.

    You remember Bill Buckner… just in case you do not…

    What are you retahded? Of course I do! I still got a gut ache about it! Even though I’ve forgiven Bill, I refuse to watch that video.

29. #29
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:26 am, NJ-Aviator said:

    Rick Monday. A great American.

    Thank you once again.

    And consider this. How many Obama appointees would scowl at this act of patriotism by Rick Monday?

    The answer is many, if not all of them.

30. #30
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:38 am, ackrite55 said:

    I’m really in denile. I can’t believe how low the Dodger organization has sunked since the sale to McCourt…. Thank you, Rick!

31. #31
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:43 am, Peter Hughes said:

    I wonder what happened to that father/son who were going to burn the flag?

    I think one of them trolls here under a French-sounding pseudonym.

    Sorry, couldn’t resist.

    Regards,
    Peter H.

32. #32
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:51 am, hawkeye54 said:

    (from a lifelong SF Giants Fan and American Flag lover)

    What? With the name “Iowa Guy”?? American Flag love is a given…. but a lifelong Giants fan???

    How does that happen to an Iowan.

    You’re supposed to be a Cubs fan

33. #33
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:53 am, ITookTheRedPill said:

    On April 26th, 2011 at 9:26 am, dan708 said:

    Rick Monday is STILL The Man! He risked getting burned by this wackjob’s lighter to save our beloved flag.

    His first thought was of saving the flag, not himself. He risked his throwing arm and his career by grabbing a lighter fluid-soaked flag just as the leftists were trying to ignite it. Yes, he is the man! And he is so incredibly humble about it. Unlike pResident Barry, for Rick Monday it’s not all about him.

    Thank you, Rick Monday!

34. #34
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:56 am, tbear44 said:

    If Rick Monday doesn’t make that play those 2 morons probably would have ended up getting their butts kicked.

35. #35
    On April 26th, 2011 at 10:58 am, Marshall_Will said:

    Peter,

    Here’s just a bit of what I’ve been able to find so far:

    http://www.stevepinto.com/Baseball_Related/Baseball_League/24065.html

    William Errol Thomas and his 11 year old son. I have read that Thomas, who was drunk at the time, and possibly mentally ill, was trying to bring attention to his wife’s plight.
    She was being held in a mental institution in Missouri, he obviously didn’t believe she should be there.

    Why did these protesters, William Thomas, 36, and his 11-year-old son run onto the field to burn the flag? They were arrested and fined $60. Monday said he never was interested in asking. Attempts to locate Thomas, or to determine whether he’s still alive, were unsuccessful.

    What happened to the photographer, James Roark, of the now-defunct Los Angeles Herald Examiner, who shot the only photo of the incident? Roark, whose photo was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, lost his job, became a night cook in Portland and was beaten and killed outside a restaurant in 1995. He was 49.

    And finally;

    And the tattered flag that was soaked with lighter fluid? It’s in Monday’s possession in a safe-deposit box, surviving the hurricanes near his Vero Beach, Fla., home. He was offered $1 million for the flag several years ago, he said, but rejected the overture.

36. #36
    On April 26th, 2011 at 11:34 am, hawkeye54 said:

    consider this. How many Obama appointees would scowl at this act of patriotism by Rick Monday?

    The answer is many, if not all of them.

    Many if not all would have approved of the flag burning and, given the opportunity, prevented Monday from denying Thomas of his right to freedom of expression.

37. #37
    On April 26th, 2011 at 11:40 am, Rick013 said:

    As a Nam vet, I salute Rick Monday for his actions.

    http://www.kyrene.org/schools/brisas/sunda/flag/history/page1.htm

38. #38
    On April 26th, 2011 at 11:57 am, spaceycakes said:

    should’ve grabbed the lighter fluid, sprayed the guy & lit the zippo

39. #39
    On April 26th, 2011 at 12:17 pm, Mister P said:

    When baseball was still worth watching, pre-steroids.

40. #40
    On April 26th, 2011 at 12:17 pm, hopin_society said:

    Thanks so much for the post, Doug!
    ‘never got to watch a lot of baseball.
    Thanks to you, Mr. Monday for far and away doing the right thing! Ya make millions proud and grateful!

    Thomas, who was drunk at the time, and possibly mentally ill, was trying to bring attention to his wife’s plight.
    She was being held in a mental institution in Missouri

    Perhaps he was too mentally ill to become a commie agitator .er.community organizer (i keep doing that).er. mental health onbudsman…

    Roark, whose photo was nominated for the Pulitzer Prize, lost his job, became a night cook in Portland and was beaten and killed outside a restaurant in 1995. He was 49.

    believe this fella needs sympathies, as well…

41. #41
    On April 26th, 2011 at 12:38 pm, cabrerski said:

    …and to make it even better (for me)…Rick is a Arizona State alumnus.
    Mr. Monday, you made America proud that day and will always do so even after this story is no longer told.

42. #42
    On April 26th, 2011 at 1:02 pm, spaceycakes said:

    She was being held in a mental institution in Missouri

    begin pre-requisite Missouri/mental ill jokes on my count
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43. #43
    On April 26th, 2011 at 1:36 pm, FirstSkirt said:

    Don’t care what the man’s issues were. IMO He committed a treasonous act (and frankly don’t care about his freedom of speech rights since he was endangering others)and he instigated another to help him. No sympathy from me. Mr. Monday risked serious bodily harm in stopping this despicable act and will always have my respect and admiration. As for Mr. Roark, his legacy will be that great photograph that should have won the Pulitzer.

44. #44
    On April 26th, 2011 at 1:48 pm, hopin_society said:

    pre-requisite Missouri/mental ill jokes

    maybe mo can get federal matching funds for the 12′ high chain-link fence along its borders…(heeeyyy.. why don’t they put that up along…)

45. #45
    On April 26th, 2011 at 2:37 pm, spaceycakes said:

    KANSAS

46. #46
    On April 26th, 2011 at 3:20 pm, hawkeye54 said:

    On April 26th, 2011 at 2:37 pm, spaceycakes said:
    KANSAS

    Ted, to Socrates: ‘All we are is dust in the wind, dude.’

47. #47
    On April 26th, 2011 at 3:55 pm, Bob1234 said:

    Either I forgot about this or I never saw it before, but what an inspiration seeing it now! Thank you, Rick Monday, and thank you, Doug, for posting it.

48. #48
    On April 26th, 2011 at 6:34 pm, Bogtrotter said:

    I recall this story. And I just went to a leftist website and came across this gem of a comment:

    “Rick Monday is a name synonymous with heartbreak and despair. Makes me feel a bit better to know he’s a f**knut.”

    And this is actually one of the kinder ones you will find there. Such classy people.

49. #49
    On April 26th, 2011 at 6:44 pm, Splinter said:

    Good on you Mr.Monday….

    You remember Bill Buckner… just in case you do not… here is the play he is famous for, from the 1986 World Series, an all-time classic call by Vin Sculley, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZI73VM5WHcI

    My sister and I went to game four of the NLCS at Shea in 86, Mets lost 3-1 to Houston then went on to beat them 2-1, 7-6…Watched Bill boot it on TV..LOL

50. #50
    On April 26th, 2011 at 8:31 pm, Rogue Cheddar said:

    n April 26th, 2011 at 6:44 pm, Splinter said: Watched Bill boot it on TV..LOL

    Heartless man who takes joy in another’s afflictions. I worked in downtown Boston back then, honestly, you could hear a pin drop the next day. Everyone knew they were toast for game 7. The whole city was dead.

51. #51
    On April 27th, 2011 at 1:40 pm, RedDog said:

    On April 26th, 2011 at 8:31 pm, Rogue Cheddar said: I worked in downtown Boston back then, honestly, you could hear a pin drop the next day. Everyone knew they were toast for game 7. The whole city was dead.

    For any athlete, that is the worst nightmare that could happen in a game. A career ending injury would have been a better tradeoff.

52. #52
    On April 27th, 2011 at 1:42 pm, RedDog said:

    …. in the World Series. If it had been a regular season game, who cares.