Two questions: 1. Would Philadelphia consider trading Couturier?

And, if so would a package of Trouba, Roslovic and Lowry be enough to get it done?
- TheUltimateJet

doubt they are actively looking to move him. it would take a seriously great offer to get it done.

now maybe a package of Nolan Patrick and some picks/prospects for Connor and Trouba. i'd be interested.

you're the one that said she traveled overseas like it matters
- 2Real

How long did you stand in front of the net before that deflection?
And, no, I'm not the one that said she traveled overseas. Not that facts matter to people like you.

How long did you stand in front of the net before that deflection?
And, no, I'm not the one that said she traveled overseas. Not that facts matter to people like you.
- Levit8

then why do you care she traveled over seas it's amazing the excuses you'll make for racism

"hey guys she visited some troops totally not a racist"

Making decisions for business reasons alone is always for the best. I actually thought you might understand that.
Without interjecting they were right wrong or not but basing all decisions on business principles is bad business.
At some point an organization has to have base core values.
Comcast imo based this decision on expediency. Comcast will do whatever they feel they need to do to avoid social media backlash.
- bird_dog_pa

Why do they want to avoid a social media backlash? I'll ignore the first sentence. Business organizations pander to the core values that will make them the most money or keep them from losing the most money.

she sang a racially insensitive song
- 2Real

Did you somehow miss this part in Bill’s blog today....here

“The same song was also performed by the legendary Philadelphia native Paul Robeson; one of the most extraordinary figures of 20th century American history as a civil rights activist...”

It’s a fair question, did he sing a racially insensitive song?

Misguided or not, the statue is down. A version of a song that represented part of the Flyers history will no longer be played.

then why do you care she traveled over seas it's amazing the excuses you'll make for racism

"hey guys she visited some troops totally not a racist"
- 2Real

Again, I'm not the one that said she traveled overseas. How is it that someone who can type can't read?

then why do you care she traveled over seas it's amazing the excuses you'll make for racism

"hey guys she visited some troops totally not a racist"
- 2Real

Clown logic on your part dude to the point where it’s actually trolling.

Again, I'm not the one that said she traveled overseas. How is it that someone who can type can't read?
- Levit8

Do you expect to have a logical conversation with a liberal? They are incapable of rational thought and the ability to properly converse with people

Do you expect to have a logical conversation with a liberal? They are incapable of rational thought and the ability to properly converse with people
- Richieattack18

this

Yay, more KateSmithBuzz. /yawn

(love how both sides think they're the rational ones)

(i don't believe rational people argue for days on end over the internet about a statue in a parking lot)

Yay, more KateSmithBuzz. /yawn

(love how both sides think they're the rational ones)

(i don't believe rational people argue for days on end over the internet about a statue in a parking lot)
- Tomahawk

Most intelligent response I’ve read here in days.

Yay, more KateSmithBuzz. /yawn

(love how both sides think they're the rational ones)

(i don't believe rational people argue for days on end over the internet about a statue in a parking lot)
- Tomahawk

RACIST!!!!

I haven’t posted on here in a while for various reasons but I always read Bill’s columns, and this was one of his finest.

Yeah, I get why Comcast in the corporate atmosphere of 2019 did what they did, but I still don’t like it. I agree with MB and others that the song probably should have been put out to pasture a long time ago, but to erase Kate Smith from the history of the Philadelphia Flyers is just sad and wrong.

It’s a horrible trend in the United States today. Instead of using history, warts and all, as a teaching tool, we have embarked on the dangerous combo of revising or eliminating the episodes, events and people in our history that offend us today. This is extremely shortsighted and foolish.

History is a valuable teaching tool and should be cherished. People and events must be understood in the context of their times and eras. Yes, our children and future generations must be taught that things like slavery, racism, sexism et cetera are wrong, but they also need to know that these practices once existed and that we must remain ever vigilant that they don’t rear their ugly faces ever again.

Simply taking down statues and/or erasing people from history teaches nothing. So yeah, I get why Comcast felt the need to do this, but at some point, and hopefully some point soon, a major corporation will grow a backbone and will stand up to those who want erase history.

I haven’t posted on here in a while for various reasons but I always read Bill columns, and this was one of his finest.

Yeah, I get why Comcast in the corporate atmosphere of 2019 did what they did, but I still don’t like it. I agree with MB and others that the song probably should have been put out to pasture a long time ago, but to erase Kate Smith from the history of the Philadelphia Flyers is just sad and wrong.

It’s a horrible trend in the United States today. Instead of using history, warts and all, as a teaching tool, we have embarked on the dangerous combo of revising or eliminating the episodes, events and people in our history that offend us today. This is extremely shortsighted and foolish.

History is a valuable teaching tool and should be cherished. People and events must be understood in the context of their times and eras. Yes, our children and future generations must be taught that things like slavery, racism, sexism et cetera are wrong, but they also need to know that these practices once existed and that we must remain ever vigilant that they don’t rear their ugly faces ever again.

Simply taking down statues and/or erasing people from history teaches nothing. So yeah, I get why Comcast felt the need to do this, but at some point, and hopefully some point soon, a major corporation will grow a backbone and will stand up to those who want erase history.
- BiggE

we didnt' eliminated the south after the civil war and racism stuck around because of it

Do you expect to have a logical conversation with a liberal? They are incapable of rational thought and the ability to properly converse with people
- Richieattack18

don't you have a minority to go chase with your bed sheets on?

I haven’t posted on here in a while for various reasons but I always read Bill’s columns, and this was one of his finest.

Yeah, I get why Comcast in the corporate atmosphere of 2019 did what they did, but I still don’t like it. I agree with MB and others that the song probably should have been put out to pasture a long time ago, but to erase Kate Smith from the history of the Philadelphia Flyers is just sad and wrong.

It’s a horrible trend in the United States today. Instead of using history, warts and all, as a teaching tool, we have embarked on the dangerous combo of revising or eliminating the episodes, events and people in our history that offend us today. This is extremely shortsighted and foolish.

History is a valuable teaching tool and should be cherished. People and events must be understood in the context of their times and eras. Yes, our children and future generations must be taught that things like slavery, racism, sexism et cetera are wrong, but they also need to know that these practices once existed and that we must remain ever vigilant that they don’t rear their ugly faces ever again.

Simply taking down statues and/or erasing people from history teaches nothing. So yeah, I get why Comcast felt the need to do this, but at some point, and hopefully some point soon, a major corporation will grow a backbone and will stand up to those who want erase history.
- BiggE

Im with you BiggE. I’ve tried to make almost the exact same points, only to be called racist by the idiot troll, 2real. Others don’t get that it’s not about the statue. That it’s a microcosm of the current climate in this country. I’m going to ignore the mental midgets who just don’t get it. Anyway, it’s good to hear from ya Bigg. Hope you are well!!👍

we didnt' eliminated the south after the civil war and racism stuck around because of it
- 2Real

If the south was eliminated what would of happened to the champions of social justice, the democratic party?

Why do they want to avoid a social media backlash? I'll ignore the first sentence. Business organizations pander to the core values that will make them the most money or keep them from losing the most money.
- MJL

I’m sure quite a few businesses do but the well run and good companies have a set of core values and stick by them.
One example is Chick Fil A. They got tons of backlash and still do because they stand by their values and don’t change because the heat is on.
As a matter of fact I’d say the social media push to hurt their business back fired.
You, know I’m right.

RACIST!!!!
- corduroy

Statue-hugger!

Statue-hugger!
- Tomahawk

lol

Yay, more KateSmithBuzz. /yawn

(love how both sides think they're the rational ones)

(i don't believe rational people argue for days on end over the internet about a statue in a parking lot)
- Tomahawk

Chick Fil A
- bird_dog_pa

Their owners could be exposed as incestuous puppy-eating lizard men from the Planet Xenu, and everybody still couldn't stop going there because their chicken sandwiches are straight up 🔥🔥🔥!

Their owners could be exposed as incestuous puppy-eating lizard men from the Planet Xenu, and everybody still couldn't stop going there because their chicken sandwiches are straight up 🔥🔥🔥!
- Tomahawk

Well, most people are smart enough to understand that just because you support something doesn't mean you hate something else. Its lazy thinking. Its just a dog whistle to try to divide people.

And don't forget the peach milkshakes.......dude

Im with you BiggE. I’ve tried to make almost the exact same points, only to be called racist by the idiot troll, 2real. Others don’t get that it’s not about the statue. That it’s a microcosm of the current climate in this country. I’m going to ignore the mental midgets who just don’t get it. Anyway, it’s good to hear from ya Bigg. Hope you are well!!👍
- Hokeeguy9

Hah classic can’t handle the changing times.

Bill, impressive piece of writing. Thanks for tackling such a sensitive subject. Took courage to write this.