F1 boss Ecclestone praises Hitler, Sadam
07-04-2009, 01:34 PM
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F1 boss Ecclestone praises Hitler, Sadam
There is just so much going on these days in the leadership of F1 that is inspiring....how could I not want to continue to support he series. NOT
I get the context of his comments but he should know better as a public figure and a representative of a world wide sport. Don't ya think? I am certainly not perfect but Geez....
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http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/317349...-motor_sports/
F1 boss Ecclestone praises Hitler, Sadam
Critics attack ‘morally repulsive' circuit leader with history of controversy
The Associated Press
updated 9:47 a.m. ET, Sat., July 4, 2009
LONDON - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone faced criticism from politicians and Jewish groups Saturday after being quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done."
In an interview with London's The Times newspaper, Ecclestone expressed a preference for "strong leaders," citing former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Max Mosley, outgoing head of Formula One's governing body, as examples.
He was quoted as saying that democracy "hasn't done a lot of good for many countries — including this one."
"In a lot of ways, terrible to say this I suppose, but apart from the fact that Hitler got taken away and persuaded to do things that I have no idea whether he wanted to do or not, he was in the way that he could command a lot of people, able to get things done," Ecclestone was quoted as saying.
"In the end he got lost, so he wasn't a very good dictator."
Ecclestone also said the West had been wrong to depose Iraq's Sadam Hussein, saying: "He was the only one who could control that country."
The Board of Deputies of British Jews told The Times that Ecclestone's views were "quite bizarre," and Jewish Chronicle editor Stephen Pollard said he was "either an idiot or morally repulsive." Labour Party lawmaker Denis MacShane told the newspaper that the remarks revealed ignorance of history and "a complete lack of judgment."
Calls to Ecclestone's London office were not immediately returned Saturday.
Ecclestone, who owns F1's commercial rights, is no stranger to controversial remarks. He once said women should dress in white "like all other domestic appliances."
In The Times interview, Ecclestone said that had been a joke, adding "I would love to have a good lady race driver and preferably black and Jewish too, but they might take maternity leave."
I get the context of his comments but he should know better as a public figure and a representative of a world wide sport. Don't ya think? I am certainly not perfect but Geez....
UGH
http://nbcsports.msnbc.com/id/317349...-motor_sports/
F1 boss Ecclestone praises Hitler, Sadam
Critics attack ‘morally repulsive' circuit leader with history of controversy
The Associated Press
updated 9:47 a.m. ET, Sat., July 4, 2009
LONDON - Formula One boss Bernie Ecclestone faced criticism from politicians and Jewish groups Saturday after being quoted as saying that Adolf Hitler "got things done."
In an interview with London's The Times newspaper, Ecclestone expressed a preference for "strong leaders," citing former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Max Mosley, outgoing head of Formula One's governing body, as examples.
He was quoted as saying that democracy "hasn't done a lot of good for many countries — including this one."
"In a lot of ways, terrible to say this I suppose, but apart from the fact that Hitler got taken away and persuaded to do things that I have no idea whether he wanted to do or not, he was in the way that he could command a lot of people, able to get things done," Ecclestone was quoted as saying.
"In the end he got lost, so he wasn't a very good dictator."
Ecclestone also said the West had been wrong to depose Iraq's Sadam Hussein, saying: "He was the only one who could control that country."
The Board of Deputies of British Jews told The Times that Ecclestone's views were "quite bizarre," and Jewish Chronicle editor Stephen Pollard said he was "either an idiot or morally repulsive." Labour Party lawmaker Denis MacShane told the newspaper that the remarks revealed ignorance of history and "a complete lack of judgment."
Calls to Ecclestone's London office were not immediately returned Saturday.
Ecclestone, who owns F1's commercial rights, is no stranger to controversial remarks. He once said women should dress in white "like all other domestic appliances."
In The Times interview, Ecclestone said that had been a joke, adding "I would love to have a good lady race driver and preferably black and Jewish too, but they might take maternity leave."
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he (Hitler) was in the way that he could command a lot of people, able to get things done," Ecclestone was quoted as saying.
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07-04-2009, 11:39 PM
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considering , ahh ......... just saying ...... 
07-05-2009, 12:24 AM
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Although Ecclestone's comments are repulsive one must not ignore history because it is distasteful.
There are lessons to be learned, good and bad, from good and bad situations and actions.
There are lessons to be learned, good and bad, from good and bad situations and actions.
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Why do you think Bernie said that? He is an attention ***** of the worst type and is trying to stir the pot Because the European sporting world is focused on the Tour de France. He has a short man's complex and I would not be surprised if the comments were calculated to make people angry just so they can talk about the little ****. If we ignore him it will **** him off more.
07-05-2009, 08:13 PM
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F1 is just going from bad to worse to awful. (IMO)
Between Max and Bernie, maybe the solution is a thorough house-cleaning.
Too bad last week's coup attempt failed.
Between Max and Bernie, maybe the solution is a thorough house-cleaning.
Too bad last week's coup attempt failed.
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I sat in on a few friends' radio show tonight and we had a nice discussion about this (based out of orlando. The Motorsports Hour on wprk 91.5 sunday nights 8-9PM. can listen anywhere or join the chat at wprkdj.org. Small plug haha)...
Bernie is absolutely out of his mind. He isn't dumb, but some of the things he says are just ridiculous. He really does not think before he says things. He needs to part with a few thousand dollars a year and hire an assistant or PR person to manage his public speaking.
Bernie is absolutely out of his mind. He isn't dumb, but some of the things he says are just ridiculous. He really does not think before he says things. He needs to part with a few thousand dollars a year and hire an assistant or PR person to manage his public speaking.
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I sat in on a few friends' radio show tonight and we had a nice discussion about this (based out of orlando. The Motorsports Hour on wprk 91.5 sunday nights 8-9PM. can listen anywhere or join the chat at wprkdj.org. Small plug haha)...
Bernie is absolutely out of his mind. He isn't dumb, but some of the things he says are just ridiculous. He really does not think before he says things. He needs to part with a few thousand dollars a year and hire an assistant or PR person to manage his public speaking.
Bernie is absolutely out of his mind. He isn't dumb, but some of the things he says are just ridiculous. He really does not think before he says things. He needs to part with a few thousand dollars a year and hire an assistant or PR person to manage his public speaking.