Stewart's take on Freestone pit antics

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Sounds like he's going to get labled a "Hater"
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Is New Jersey even allowing Bubba to have an opinion on this issue?
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Now thats how a 21-22 year old young man is supposed to think/act.

Kudos James!

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Now, we’re at the motocross nationals, and there’s the internet, and people blame what happened last week on them. I blame it on the people that were around them

Say what? Oh yeah... don't ever accept the blame for something you did. Pass the blame to someone else, because it's never the fault of the persons actually doing the dumb crap.

"we're only kids"

Terrible excuse. You're/they're a professional athlete, act like it.

Other than that... James got it right.
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6/16/2008 1:05pm Edited Date/Time 6/16/2008 1:05pm
I think that was the best interview I ever read.
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Kudos to Stew. He has it completely right. He understands the environment as a successful young athlete, and he understands (and is lucky to have) what it means to have strong guidance by parents when a young man is in that position. I do have to say that I'm surprised more of us who aren't in that situation can't see the obvious. It's pretty simple, to me.
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Sorry, blaming someone else for your actions just ain't right to me.
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MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue.

Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good as RC. Sport needs 20 more of James Stewarts, IMO.

We're lucky to have him repping the sport.
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jbomx363 wrote:
Sorry, blaming someone else for your actions just ain't right to me.
Yeah, many people in the US won't understand the value of good parenting. Some other cultures do. It's what differentiates their crime rates from ours, as one example.
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jbomx363 wrote:
Sorry, blaming someone else for your actions just ain't right to me.
jtomasik wrote:
Yeah, many people in the US won't understand the value of good parenting. Some other cultures do. It's what differentiates their crime rates from ours, as...
Yeah, many people in the US won't understand the value of good parenting. Some other cultures do. It's what differentiates their crime rates from ours, as one example.
Parenting is key, however it's bigger than that.

In a day in age where every family (minus those rich folk) in the middle class range need to have both parents working - it's extremely hard to be good parents and raise good kids, and have both parents working just to put food on the table.

That's why crime is so high in the lower/mid class ranges. Bad parenting, caused by both parents working - which is in large part due to economy, and we all know where this rolls back to...

But that's for non-moto Wink
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volcati wrote:
MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue. Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good...
MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue.

Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good as RC. Sport needs 20 more of James Stewarts, IMO.

We're lucky to have him repping the sport.
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Sorry, blaming someone else for your actions just ain't right to me.
When you're talking about kids, "the people around them" are the ones who keep you from doing things which are bad or harmful. They are the ones who set limits. They are the ones who say, "No". They are the ones who say you need to be in bed or you need to stay at the hotel room or whatever. They are the ones that watch to make sure you are ready to do your job the next day.

Lawrence and Hill are kids. Big, stupid ones, perhaps, but still not mature adults.

If they don't have their parents around the way that Stewart and Carmichael always did, they need someone else looking after them and watching over them to keep them from harming themselves.
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6/16/2008 2:17pm
Sounds like Yamaha need to hire an advisor/babysitter.
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jbomx363 wrote:
Sorry, blaming someone else for your actions just ain't right to me.
jtomasik wrote:
Yeah, many people in the US won't understand the value of good parenting. Some other cultures do. It's what differentiates their crime rates from ours, as...
Yeah, many people in the US won't understand the value of good parenting. Some other cultures do. It's what differentiates their crime rates from ours, as one example.
Parenting is key, however it's bigger than that. In a day in age where every family (minus those rich folk) in the middle class range need...
Parenting is key, however it's bigger than that.

In a day in age where every family (minus those rich folk) in the middle class range need to have both parents working - it's extremely hard to be good parents and raise good kids, and have both parents working just to put food on the table.

That's why crime is so high in the lower/mid class ranges. Bad parenting, caused by both parents working - which is in large part due to economy, and we all know where this rolls back to...

But that's for non-moto Wink
I agree with all three of you. Parenting is lacking now in our society. These guys need to learn from their mistakes. But the funny part is how perfect so many people are now days.
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WhKnuckle wrote:
I think that was the best interview I ever read.
Wow, you don't really read to many interviews, do you?
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volcati wrote:
MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue. Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good...
MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue.

Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good as RC. Sport needs 20 more of James Stewarts, IMO.

We're lucky to have him repping the sport.
20 more JB's? Why? I'm sure there are plenty others out there with the same attitude as James. We just don't hear about it cause you guys can't get off J-Laws ass. Seriously, this shit happend over a week ago, and still he gets bashed?

Lucky to have James repping the sport? Why? JBS is no RC, MC, or Pastrana. People just flocked to those guys. James doen't have the same following or respect..Yet. You know, you need both sides of the coin, to make it work.

I've heard stories about some of the guys who raced late 80's early 90's, and if you guys think what J-law did was bad, you would really be coming down on some big names from back then.
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Lucky to have James repping the sport? Why? JBS is no RC, MC, or Pastrana. People just flocked to those guys. James doen't have the same following or respect..Yet. You know, you need both sides of the coin, to make it work.


He will with his new attitude.
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James has taken more than one page out of RC's book.Glad to see he's still reading.I like JS more now due to being more humble,professional and still awing me with his amazing skills on a bike.How old is J-Law anyway? I don't even know.I know those guys have money and fame at a young age.But do they really have that much MORE opportunity to rob,rape,crash cars,do drugs,drink,fight,steal,etc.,etc., than we did in the 70's and 80's? Maybe it's more heard about now due to TV and the internet.Maybe it's more acceptable due to MTV,Gang Rap,TV and film in general,and societies lack of focus on teaching people a lesson for screwing up.Everyone gets a trophy in sports these days.Everyone gets a smiley face.Can't touch the kid if they cause problems in school or you get sued by some part time parent looking for a buck.Kids bring guns to school to protect themselves from the gangs we are not allowed to crush,or they bring them because they are messed up from no strong parent whipping that ass at a young age.I'm just saying,my Dad worked 2 jobs and had plenty of time to keep me and 5 other kids in line with a belt to the bare ass if I needed it.Only took a few of those.Then,the threat of it was all that was needed.i don't mean abuse but I mean tough love.That'swhat I got and I knew it was out of love,not anger or enjoyment.If you are trying to get control of your kid at age 5 or older(when they are screaming in the store having a temper tantrum) you have waited too longThey are already controlling you and will continue on till they get in trouble.JMO,of course.........and no I'm not married and have no kids.Yet.Laughing I realize no parent is perfect.But having your kid understand repercussions and taking responsibility for each and every action at age ,say 5 and older is a good start.My folks did.And I have screwed up plenty,but took care of my own mess.......whew! Sorry for the rant,but I now have no motorcycles in my garage for the foreseeable future.Stressin' out already!
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At 16 I was hell! These guys are way more together then I was at 27. How many here knew the cops on first names basis and vice-versa. I'm venturing that its tough to be young and in the limelight.
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6/16/2008 6:26pm Edited Date/Time 6/16/2008 6:35pm
I just hope Lawrence learns from it. I love to watch that kid ride and he is colorful. The thing is, the people funding the show may not feel the way I do. That is the issue for them. Someday they[Lawrence,Hill] are going to be laughing about it or regretting it.
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volcati wrote:
MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue. Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good...
MXA has a great question and answer with him in the latest issue.

Such a humble young man. He says he strives to be as good as RC. Sport needs 20 more of James Stewarts, IMO.

We're lucky to have him repping the sport.
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20 more JB's? Why? I'm sure there are plenty others out there with the same attitude as James. We just don't hear about it cause you...
20 more JB's? Why? I'm sure there are plenty others out there with the same attitude as James. We just don't hear about it cause you guys can't get off J-Laws ass. Seriously, this shit happend over a week ago, and still he gets bashed?

Lucky to have James repping the sport? Why? JBS is no RC, MC, or Pastrana. People just flocked to those guys. James doen't have the same following or respect..Yet. You know, you need both sides of the coin, to make it work.

I've heard stories about some of the guys who raced late 80's early 90's, and if you guys think what J-law did was bad, you would really be coming down on some big names from back then.
You're wrong...those other 40 riders don't think they can beat James, hence they'll never beat him. We need 20 more riders who think they can beat James and try to do it.



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WhKnuckle wrote:
I think that was the best interview I ever read.
Trip wrote:
Wow, you don't really read to many interviews, do you?
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I stil find it amazing to see ol'Nerd asking questions and not stating opinions.
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I think my comparison works well....
Back then you had party type riders. They raced, but they also caused mass chaos along the way. The arguement I'm hearing is that it's bad for the sport. Well it wasn't back then? The sport grew, with the party scene.

I'm thinking more people came to see MC than will ever come to see JBS.

I think this whole thing has more to do with the pussification of Americas youth. Everyone wants to not hurt someone elses feelings.
Kids today sit around and watch TV, play on the net, and play video games. Video games were something we played when we had to come in at night. There was no net, and TV was for when it was raining out.

Yes times have changed, I'm not denying that. I am saying that J-law by himself isn't going to stall the growth of the sport one bit, and James by himseelf isn't going to grow the sport by himself.

Hell I bet Monster gives 338 a bonus. He is a press magnant, and with that you get the good and the bad. Most of the guys on here want to nail him to a cross. Damn guys it's only dirtbikes, and unless he has had an affect on you personally, shut up. How has anything he has ever done made any of your lives any different? By the way some of you talk, sounds like he is taking food out of your mouths.
James does one interview, some say the best they've ever read, well when things are going good it's alot easier to show a more grown up side. Not dissin James, just saying, it's easy to say what people want to hear when you have nothing to complain about.
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I think my comparison works well.... Back then you had party type riders. They raced, but they also caused mass chaos along the way. The arguement...
I think my comparison works well....
Back then you had party type riders. They raced, but they also caused mass chaos along the way. The arguement I'm hearing is that it's bad for the sport. Well it wasn't back then? The sport grew, with the party scene.

I'm thinking more people came to see MC than will ever come to see JBS.

I think this whole thing has more to do with the pussification of Americas youth. Everyone wants to not hurt someone elses feelings.
Kids today sit around and watch TV, play on the net, and play video games. Video games were something we played when we had to come in at night. There was no net, and TV was for when it was raining out.

Yes times have changed, I'm not denying that. I am saying that J-law by himself isn't going to stall the growth of the sport one bit, and James by himseelf isn't going to grow the sport by himself.

Hell I bet Monster gives 338 a bonus. He is a press magnant, and with that you get the good and the bad. Most of the guys on here want to nail him to a cross. Damn guys it's only dirtbikes, and unless he has had an affect on you personally, shut up. How has anything he has ever done made any of your lives any different? By the way some of you talk, sounds like he is taking food out of your mouths.
James does one interview, some say the best they've ever read, well when things are going good it's alot easier to show a more grown up side. Not dissin James, just saying, it's easy to say what people want to hear when you have nothing to complain about.
Are you serious? James definately has my respect, and as far as I'm concerned you'd be a fool to say otherwise. What has he ever done to earn disrespect? He challenged the best rider on the earth and occasionally beat him, he's come back from injury, he;'s given us some of the best racing action in the last decade, and won by well over 30 seconds numerous times. Seems like you have motive to NOT like the guy. Quit living in the past, there is no comparison between current racing and the 70's......

By the way, go back to school and check your spelling. You're no better than these uneducated J-Laws all over the internet........
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Ok go back to school and take some reading comprehension classes. I never once disrespected James in what I wrote. Please show me where I disrespected James, I'm not seeing it.

One last thing, I like James as a rider and totally respect what he is able to do on a bike. So don't know where you come off saying I have a motive, saying I don't like the guy?

Oh wait..before you go telling me I can't spell, maybe should of checked your spelling first. What a dumb ass, if your going to say something about someone's spelling, you better be 100% sure, all your shit is correct. So now we both have misspelled words, I guess that makes you..well to use your words....no better than these uneducated J-Laws all over the internet........
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Trip wrote:
Ok go back to school and take some reading comprehension classes. I never once disrespected James in what I wrote. Please show me where I disrespected...
Ok go back to school and take some reading comprehension classes. I never once disrespected James in what I wrote. Please show me where I disrespected James, I'm not seeing it.

One last thing, I like James as a rider and totally respect what he is able to do on a bike. So don't know where you come off saying I have a motive, saying I don't like the guy?

Oh wait..before you go telling me I can't spell, maybe should of checked your spelling first. What a dumb ass, if your going to say something about someone's spelling, you better be 100% sure, all your shit is correct. So now we both have misspelled words, I guess that makes you..well to use your words....no better than these uneducated J-Laws all over the internet........
Trip, to use your own words,

"Lucky to have James repping the sport? Why? JBS is no RC, MC, or Pastrana. People just flocked to those guys. James doen't have the same following or respect"

"How has anything he has ever done made any of your lives any different?"

He's the only reason I watch the 450's, and he's elevated the level of the sport. Ummmm, feel free to check my spelling again.....to use your words once more "dumb ass"
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Trip wrote:
Ok go back to school and take some reading comprehension classes. I never once disrespected James in what I wrote. Please show me where I disrespected...
Ok go back to school and take some reading comprehension classes. I never once disrespected James in what I wrote. Please show me where I disrespected James, I'm not seeing it.

One last thing, I like James as a rider and totally respect what he is able to do on a bike. So don't know where you come off saying I have a motive, saying I don't like the guy?

Oh wait..before you go telling me I can't spell, maybe should of checked your spelling first. What a dumb ass, if your going to say something about someone's spelling, you better be 100% sure, all your shit is correct. So now we both have misspelled words, I guess that makes you..well to use your words....no better than these uneducated J-Laws all over the internet........
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Trip, to use your own words, "Lucky to have James repping the sport? Why? JBS is no RC, MC, or Pastrana. People just flocked to those...
Trip, to use your own words,

"Lucky to have James repping the sport? Why? JBS is no RC, MC, or Pastrana. People just flocked to those guys. James doen't have the same following or respect"

"How has anything he has ever done made any of your lives any different?"

He's the only reason I watch the 450's, and he's elevated the level of the sport. Ummmm, feel free to check my spelling again.....to use your words once more "dumb ass"
James is the reason the 450's are no fun to watch. Nobody can touch him, that doesn't make good racing. Did you not see the Supercross races this year? The 450's would of been boring if James would have raced them. Instead it came down to the last race.

I don't care about checking someone's spelling, just find it funny when someone says something about it and they have misspelled words in their post.

This line..."How has anything he has ever done made any of your lives any different?"
was more twords J-Law. More about how everyone has their g-strings all bunched up over something that doesn't have anything to do with them.
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"How has anything he has ever done made any of your lives any different?"
was more twords J-Law.

yeah, JLaw is changing lives left and right and we're all benefitting from his actions! We've learned to smoothly toss out the anchor, how to follow up a SX Championship with bad results and even worse press, and also how to become a serious douchebag idol! Damn Trip, I loved watching the kid ride SX, but outdoors he reminds me of good ol' Hanson, just blowing it!....He's nothing like RV, Stroupe, Weimer, or even that KTM that creeps inside the top 3 every freakin' moto!

by the way, please show me my misspelled words. I did notice a punctuation mistake...but dude, twords? Are you f'n kidding me? Stick to expert good riding.....

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