SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:I find it hallarious that the fans who dogged rose from the very beginning, wothout any facts.....zero.....calling him names and everything else are now hiding in the closet, with their heads between their legs. Of course they will now reply and say, rose is still guilty of mis- treating a female. And so are 70% or more knick fans (made up number of course) and 90% of any young stud in their sexual prime.

Stick to the facts first....leave the assumptions and bias views alone. Treat everybody equal....Remember innocent before proven guilty? That actually applies to everybody, not just a select few.

Life is full of success and learning lessons.....Lets hope Rose learned his lesson from this.....and can now focus on basketball.

I guess you could put me in that category, though I never bashed him just he fact that this is a distraction and is happening at the most important part of the season for anyone who is joining a new team. That's been my issue from day one. How is he supposed to get on the same page as his teammates QUICKLY when we're talking about this?

I disagree with one point, that this is the most important time. Its a short term setback at best. If this happened in April during a playoff push or god forbid the post season that would be 10000x worse. At end of the day Rose misses a handful of preseason games. I just think this looks and sounds much worse than it is.

SupremeCommander wrote:

knicks1248 wrote:

But the defense also scored points, with Rose’s attorney Mark Baute getting the accuser to admit that her last drink on the night of the 26th was around 11 p.m. The admission makes it hard to believe she was too intoxicated to consent to sex with Rose and two of his friends four hours later.

“You were able to send and receive over 20 texts with Ryan Allen and Derrick Rose … the entire time you were blacked out, right,” Baute asked, referring to Rose’s friend.

Baute said the accuser sent the messages with perfect punctuation and use of slang words despite her claim that she was wasted from a night of drinking.

this suit is so bogus

after the facts came out I certainly agree. This chick tried to extort money from Rose. That said, he willingly manipulated the situation and even though he knew something was off. I mean he took a condom from the "scene" and you don';t do that unless you know you and your boys just did something ****ing stupid

fishmike wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:I find it hallarious that the fans who dogged rose from the very beginning, wothout any facts.....zero.....calling him names and everything else are now hiding in the closet, with their heads between their legs. Of course they will now reply and say, rose is still guilty of mis- treating a female. And so are 70% or more knick fans (made up number of course) and 90% of any young stud in their sexual prime.

Stick to the facts first....leave the assumptions and bias views alone. Treat everybody equal....Remember innocent before proven guilty? That actually applies to everybody, not just a select few.

Life is full of success and learning lessons.....Lets hope Rose learned his lesson from this.....and can now focus on basketball.

I guess you could put me in that category, though I never bashed him just he fact that this is a distraction and is happening at the most important part of the season for anyone who is joining a new team. That's been my issue from day one. How is he supposed to get on the same page as his teammates QUICKLY when we're talking about this?

the question is what is he supposed to do? Think about it... he's 24. He had nasty sex (but consensual) with this woman. 2 years later she hits him a civil suit to grab money. At this point his options are pay her to go away, or fight her in court. While his behavior may be unsavory to some why would he admit guilt and pay her? Why wouldn't he have his day in court to fight this? Yes its a distraction, and yes not having Rose for this part of the preseason sucks, but again.. what's the alternative? I mean one can always say Rose shouldn't have put himself in that position in the first place... but is even that realistic? Again... from Rose's POV it was consensual and intent was pretty transparent based on the texts of what was going to happen. At that point at 24 years old is envisioning this scenario realistic?

I disagree with one point, that this is the most important time. Its a short term setback at best. If this happened in April during a playoff push or god forbid the post season that would be 10000x worse. At end of the day Rose misses a handful of preseason games. I just think this looks and sounds much worse than it is.

On one hand, I hear you. On the other, I was raised to respect women. I think about how my grandmother or mother would react if I was in Rose's position. I also think about how I would flip my $$$$ if I heard about if someone did that to my sister.

The whole reason his behavior pisses me off is not only am I forced to associate with a piece of ****, he's one of the biggest cogs on the team--the biggest if you go with Briggs' assessment

Bill Clinton didn't rape anyone but he totally abused his power and got impeached. I still hold the "get in the truck" incident against Mebury. It took a lot of great moments for people to "forget" Kobe's misconduct. I'm not going to just dismiss Rose's conduct because this bitch is a gold digger. I expect more and generally speaking don't back those who have proven themselves to be suspect.

SupremeCommander wrote:

fishmike wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:I find it hallarious that the fans who dogged rose from the very beginning, wothout any facts.....zero.....calling him names and everything else are now hiding in the closet, with their heads between their legs. Of course they will now reply and say, rose is still guilty of mis- treating a female. And so are 70% or more knick fans (made up number of course) and 90% of any young stud in their sexual prime.

Stick to the facts first....leave the assumptions and bias views alone. Treat everybody equal....Remember innocent before proven guilty? That actually applies to everybody, not just a select few.

Life is full of success and learning lessons.....Lets hope Rose learned his lesson from this.....and can now focus on basketball.

I guess you could put me in that category, though I never bashed him just he fact that this is a distraction and is happening at the most important part of the season for anyone who is joining a new team. That's been my issue from day one. How is he supposed to get on the same page as his teammates QUICKLY when we're talking about this?

the question is what is he supposed to do? Think about it... he's 24. He had nasty sex (but consensual) with this woman. 2 years later she hits him a civil suit to grab money. At this point his options are pay her to go away, or fight her in court. While his behavior may be unsavory to some why would he admit guilt and pay her? Why wouldn't he have his day in court to fight this? Yes its a distraction, and yes not having Rose for this part of the preseason sucks, but again.. what's the alternative? I mean one can always say Rose shouldn't have put himself in that position in the first place... but is even that realistic? Again... from Rose's POV it was consensual and intent was pretty transparent based on the texts of what was going to happen. At that point at 24 years old is envisioning this scenario realistic?

I disagree with one point, that this is the most important time. Its a short term setback at best. If this happened in April during a playoff push or god forbid the post season that would be 10000x worse. At end of the day Rose misses a handful of preseason games. I just think this looks and sounds much worse than it is.

On one hand, I hear you. On the other, I was raised to respect women. I think about how my grandmother or mother would react if I was in Rose's position. I also think about how I would flip my $$$$ if I heard about if someone did that to my sister.

The whole reason his behavior pisses me off is not only am I forced to associate with a piece of ****, he's one of the biggest cogs on the team--the biggest if you go with Briggs' assessment

Bill Clinton didn't rape anyone but he totally abused his power and got impeached. I still hold the "get in the truck" incident against Mebury. It took a lot of great moments for people to "forget" Kobe's misconduct. I'm not going to just dismiss Rose's conduct because this bitch is a gold digger. I expect more and generally speaking don't back those who have proven themselves to be suspect.

It appears that Rose didn't just take what was offered, he did what was requested. This is backed up by Jane's co-worker as well as Rose and others. The texts are pretty clear no? Maybe new facts surface, but as of now I am just calling it like I see it.

fishmike wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

fishmike wrote:

SupremeCommander wrote:

blkexec wrote:I find it hallarious that the fans who dogged rose from the very beginning, wothout any facts.....zero.....calling him names and everything else are now hiding in the closet, with their heads between their legs. Of course they will now reply and say, rose is still guilty of mis- treating a female. And so are 70% or more knick fans (made up number of course) and 90% of any young stud in their sexual prime.

Stick to the facts first....leave the assumptions and bias views alone. Treat everybody equal....Remember innocent before proven guilty? That actually applies to everybody, not just a select few.

Life is full of success and learning lessons.....Lets hope Rose learned his lesson from this.....and can now focus on basketball.

I guess you could put me in that category, though I never bashed him just he fact that this is a distraction and is happening at the most important part of the season for anyone who is joining a new team. That's been my issue from day one. How is he supposed to get on the same page as his teammates QUICKLY when we're talking about this?

the question is what is he supposed to do? Think about it... he's 24. He had nasty sex (but consensual) with this woman. 2 years later she hits him a civil suit to grab money. At this point his options are pay her to go away, or fight her in court. While his behavior may be unsavory to some why would he admit guilt and pay her? Why wouldn't he have his day in court to fight this? Yes its a distraction, and yes not having Rose for this part of the preseason sucks, but again.. what's the alternative? I mean one can always say Rose shouldn't have put himself in that position in the first place... but is even that realistic? Again... from Rose's POV it was consensual and intent was pretty transparent based on the texts of what was going to happen. At that point at 24 years old is envisioning this scenario realistic?

I disagree with one point, that this is the most important time. Its a short term setback at best. If this happened in April during a playoff push or god forbid the post season that would be 10000x worse. At end of the day Rose misses a handful of preseason games. I just think this looks and sounds much worse than it is.

On one hand, I hear you. On the other, I was raised to respect women. I think about how my grandmother or mother would react if I was in Rose's position. I also think about how I would flip my $$$$ if I heard about if someone did that to my sister.

The whole reason his behavior pisses me off is not only am I forced to associate with a piece of ****, he's one of the biggest cogs on the team--the biggest if you go with Briggs' assessment

Bill Clinton didn't rape anyone but he totally abused his power and got impeached. I still hold the "get in the truck" incident against Mebury. It took a lot of great moments for people to "forget" Kobe's misconduct. I'm not going to just dismiss Rose's conduct because this bitch is a gold digger. I expect more and generally speaking don't back those who have proven themselves to be suspect.

if he did what to your sister? What exactly is Rose's conduct that you are so upset about? She texted for sex and said "bring friends." Is the expectation he shouldn't do that because its disrespectful to woman? That makes no sense and is totally unrealistic. Are you telling me you have never conducted in behavior that would embarrass your mother or grandmother? Good for you if so, I would venture to say most would not be able to say that. If "this happened" to your sister I am sure you would be supportive, than maybe after all the dust settles you might suggest that moving forward she refrain from texting her partners for sex and ask that they bring friends and drugs along for more fun. The culprit for lack of respect here is Jane Doe, whom it seems 1) asked for sex 2) asked for friends to come along for the ride 3) asked for drugs (ecstasy). She didn't respect herself.

It appears that Rose didn't just take what was offered, he did what was requested. This is backed up by Jane's co-worker as well as Rose and others. The texts are pretty clear no? Maybe new facts surface, but as of now I am just calling it like I see it.

doesn't it make it worse if you have access to a bunch of women and you decide to exert your influence to take advantage of someone who was either emotionally unstable or wasted, very likely both?

everyone engages in embarrassing behavior and I of course have participated in my fair share of embarrassing behavior. the difference between my embarrassing behavior and this is quite contrasting.

so I take it you're cool with his behavior then? nothing wrong? you wouldn't get mad if a woman who you were very dear with got treated like that? or how about the most unstable of chicks that have crossed your path - you think getting her loaded and having a train run on her is appropriate?

Ian Begley ‏@IanBegley now13 seconds ago
Derrick Rose has been cleared of all charges in his civil rape case, the Associated Press reports.

smackeddog wrote:

newyorknewyork wrote:Rose has known and dated this woman two yrs prior to the accusation. It was reported they had sex around 11 times before the accusation. 2 times the first yr and 9 times the second yr. I say this because there was a comfort level and familiarity established between Rose and Doe.

The vast majority of women are raped by people they know, don't think the fact they had consensual sex in the past means she couldn't have been raped. Anyways the trial is over, hopefully justice was served

The comment was more about Roses sexual fantasies and not really about if he raped her or not. People are sayimg regardless of rape Rose is a piece of trash.

I also wouldn't base my thoughts on if he raped her or not on there past sexual history. But more so on the details she laid out.

blkexec wrote:I am more disgusted by Trump and how he has treated women and continue to treat women (even has video and audio evidence). To me, thats more disgusting that this man can rape and abuse women for decades, but still run for president and receive millions of endorsements. Oh at the same time, he's allowed to unearth all the racism and bigotry thats been burred for years. But people turn a blind eye.

Rose at 24 (not 74) was thinking with his penis like all young men do at different stages in their life. It's a natural human behavior to get happy when a woman says, come in I want you. Now maybe I'm the only guy that women are attracted to.....If thats the case, I feel sorry for the rest of you guys.

I just don't see how knick fans are all over this dude before the trial and even after. To me thats called unconscious bias, especially when you accuse him of something before the facts. Trump said Obama wasn't a US citizen, before seeing any facts. Trump tried to give someone the death penalty, but to find out they were innocent.

Thats what we need to fix in this world......Instead of focusing on the sex drive of a young 24 yr old. Wake up!

Unconscious bias or JEALOUSY