rajncajn Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Why isn't this a bigger national story? It's on the news in Mississippi every single day, but the national media & sports media has hardly touched it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millworkguy Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I've had only heard bits and pieces in Canada over the past week or so. Since then I've gone out and tried (successfully) to find more Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 It's starting to gain steam now. If or once he's indicated is when it will really take off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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rajncajn Posted September 27, 2022 Author Share Posted September 27, 2022 4 minutes ago, 1fastdoc said: link Texts: Mississippi ex-governor knew of welfare payment to Favre (wlox.com) Favre & the ex-governor of Mississippi apparently schemed and took money from the state's welfare system so Favre could build a volleyball facility for his daughter's high school team. He also tried to get money to build a football facility for USM. Basically, they stole money from the states most needy so his kid could have a fancy new gym to play in. I know that he also sunk a ton of money into building their high school a football stadium, so I've got to wonder if that was shady money as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 I've seen some stories about it and read them. Its a sad case of political corruption which is rampant in this country and not isolated to any one party or region. We had massive corruption scandals in Cleveland some years ago where the entire county was being run on a pay to play setup, many were locked up. As for why it isn't bigger national news, probably because it isn't of interest to many people, or because the media isn't promoting much. Everything is mostly politics, the Queen passing, and the weather. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaft Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 It is getting attention in certain venues, but most people are criticizing how the justice system is handling the situation. In other words, some believe his celebrity status, wealth, and other aspects of his identity are getting him a free pass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinishTheDrill Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Interesting. It really stinks when people scam .gov money for their own purposes or pet projects. We should be vigilant in rooting this sort of corruption out in all of its forms. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millworkguy Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 1 hour ago, Shaft said: It is getting attention in certain venues, but most people are criticizing how the justice system is handling the situation. In other words, some believe his celebrity status, wealth, and other aspects of his identity are getting him a free pass. Common theme, name a celeb rinse and repeat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoerock Posted September 27, 2022 Share Posted September 27, 2022 Should his bust be removed from the Hall of Fame and placed in the Hall of Shame? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Favre always had a but of shadiness to him but this is a bit much. I don't know why he hasn't just paid the 250k interest or whatever they say he owes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Favre is, always has been and probably always will be a sleaze bag. https://abcnews.go.com/US/brett-favre-sex-scandal-quarterback-dodged-questions-vikings/story?id=11857215 https://abcnews.go.com/US/jenn-sterger-interview-brett-favre-scandal/story?id=13352314 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trojanmojo Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 At a certain point in time no level of corruption surprises me anymore. Maybe if d1kpics were involved as happened when he was with the Jets it would be a bigger story. No pun intended. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 12 hours ago, gijoerock said: Should his bust be removed from the Hall of Fame and placed in the Hall of Shame? Should it? Maybe but have any others had their bust removed and what was the reason? OJ Simpson was considered guilty of murder by many despite being found not guilty in court. he was later convicted of less serious crimes, his bust was not removed. He is also invited to attend HOF Induction ceremonies, after he had been released from prison. As of yet Favre hasn't been convicted of anything, and he's had other issues in his past that tarnished his image. I doubt his bust is removed, but I'm sure it will be something people talk about. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 (edited) 18 minutes ago, stevegrab said: Should it? Maybe but have any others had their bust removed and what was the reason? OJ Simpson was considered guilty of murder by many despite being found not guilty in court. he was later convicted of less serious crimes, his bust was not removed. He is also invited to attend HOF Induction ceremonies, after he had been released from prison. As of yet Favre hasn't been convicted of anything, and he's had other issues in his past that tarnished his image. I doubt his bust is removed, but I'm sure it will be something people talk about. It is tough and I am usually not a fan of slippery slope arguments but this is a bit of one. Much easier to keep someone out by just not voting them in. I have never even thought about OJ and the HOF. No one deserves it less than him. Edited September 28, 2022 by purplemonster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 Because he's white? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 43 minutes ago, Chief Dick said: Because he's white? Very true, unfortunately. I was also going to ask if you're white but that goes without saying. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplemonster Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 39 minutes ago, irish said: Very true, unfortunately. I was also going to ask if you're white but that goes without saying. He's native American, you are Irish, and I am Barney. Figured that all out from usernames 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrab Posted September 28, 2022 Share Posted September 28, 2022 His XM radio show has been put on hold https://www.espn.com/espn/story/_/id/34672521/siriusxm-says-radio-show-hosted-hall-fame-quarterback-brett-favre-placed-hold Favre was a creep long before he got involved with stealing money from the poor (an interesting read) https://www.thedailybeast.com/brett-favre-was-a-sexually-harassing-creep-long-before-allegedly-robbing-mississippis-poor Lots of other stories out there. I guess most of the NFL media hasn't talked about it much because they all loved Favre and kissed his behind for so long. Heck you hardly even hear much about DeShaun Watson (I'm sure that will ramp up before his return in early November). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dcat Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 There was more attention when it was shown he harrassed Jenn Sterger, Jets employee, for almost his full time with the Jets. Sent her dickpics, wouldn't back off. While married. Shows you his character. He is a P.O.S. In fact, it was so weird because Jenn looked so much like Favre's wife. Gee.... which one is Deanna Favre and which is Jenn? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
League_Champion Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 10 minutes ago, Dcat said: There was more attention when it was shown he harrassed Jenn Sterger, Jets employee, for almost his full time with the Jets. Sent her dickpics, wouldn't back off. While married. Shows you his character. He is a P.O.S. In fact, it was so weird because Jenn looked so much like Favre's wife. Gee.... which one is Deanna Favre and which is Jenn? Holy hairline! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6kings Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 2 hours ago, rajncajn said: I ask why this is not getting more national attention and I get because he's a white republican. 😂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rajncajn Posted September 29, 2022 Author Share Posted September 29, 2022 18 minutes ago, Dcat said: There was more attention when it was shown he harrassed Jenn Sterger, Jets employee, for almost his full time with the Jets. Sent her dickpics, wouldn't back off. While married. Shows you his character. He is a P.O.S. In fact, it was so weird because Jenn looked so much like Favre's wife. Gee.... which one is Deanna Favre and which is Jenn? Exactly. This story was everywhere when it happened. Why isn't this fraud case being treated the same? I guess maybe it's not as sensational. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Brown Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 (edited) 20 minutes ago, rajncajn said: I guess maybe it's not as sensational. Most likely the reason. When the 8th RB off the Jacksonville Jaguars practice squad gets arrested on weapons charges, we have a certain poster here who'll make a thread before he gets to the Popo station. Edited September 29, 2022 by Bobby Brown 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Def. Posted September 29, 2022 Share Posted September 29, 2022 On 9/27/2022 at 1:24 PM, rajncajn said: Why isn't this a bigger national story? It's on the news in Mississippi every single day, but the national media & sports media has hardly touched it. Because he's not relevant and white collar crime just doesn't sell like sex and violence. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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