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16. "But, I think it's naive to think it wasn't happening without the open endorsement."

Thu May 15, 2025, 10:06 AM

May 15

Strawman argument--- a straw man argument means that one is creating and then arguing against a position on the issue that no one is actually making.

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I'm cool with. Shoeless Joe Jackson, but on the fence with Pete Rose Brother Buzz May 13 #1

Wasnt pete into underage women??? Hornedfrog2000 May 13 #2

Wow! Never heard that accusation. quaint May 13 #4

He was banned for betting... regnaD kciN May 13 #7

Makes no sense. Raven123 May 13 #3

The one I'm glad to see on that list is Buck Weaver. boonecreek May 13 #5

Message: It's perfectly fine for everyone else to do it, True Dough May 13 #8

How Would They Prevent Fans From Betting? ProfessorGAC May 13 #10

Perhaps ProfessorGAC May 14 #14

No, It's Not ProfessorGAC May 15 #17

I saw live, and in person, Pete Rose play as a player. Earl_from_PA May 13 #9

I Saw Him Too ProfessorGAC May 13 #11

. Earl_from_PA May 13 #12

We'll Continue To Disagree ProfessorGAC May 14 #15

Trump loves to pardon criminals. Capt. America Jun 1 #19