Fifty basketball seasons in the past, the Philadelphia 76ers had scheduled a Beer Mug Evening Promotion. About half-hour earlier than doorways opened, a choice was made to not hand them to followers getting into the Spectrum, however reasonably give them out after the sport.
The selection was made as a result of the crew was on its strategy to a 9-73 season and administration acknowledged the danger that could possibly be taken handing out the glass mugs to followers enduring one other loss.
That brings us to Sunday in Washington when the Commanders had been scheduled to provide out seat cushions to their followers. Per Commanderswire, given the present turmoil and dismay with crew administration, it was determined at hand them out as followers left the stadium.
(Group proprietor Dan) Snyder’s Commanders had a house recreation on Sunday in opposition to the Inexperienced Bay Packers. It wasn’t simply any dwelling recreation; it was homecoming weekend the place the franchise would add 10 extra franchise greats to its “90 biggest,” celebrating 90 years as an NFL franchise. As well as, the crew could be giving out seat cushions to followers.
Nevertheless, after contemplating the Snyder state of affairs, the franchise determined in opposition to the seat cushions and as a substitute gave them out after the sport. However Washington needed to know there could be followers with indicators, particularly centered round promoting the crew, directed at Snyder.
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Commanders’ administration feared seat cushions might rain down on the sector. That’s how dangerous issues are in Washington with the NFL franchise.
And the choice was smart, particularly when you think about a number of followers who introduced indicators to the sport aimed toward Snyder to promote the crew had been directed to place the indicators down.
Snyder’s safety guards made me take the signal down so I placed on the bag on they usually made me take that off. I instructed them it was our franchise’s model of the cheese head. Loads of cheese heads round us. #SellTheTeampic.twitter.com/o73l79r5XN
Hours after the injury had been performed, a franchise spokesperson reached out to the Washington Put up to attempt to make amends.
On Sunday night, a crew spokesperson reached out to Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Put up with the next assertion:
“They need to not have been requested to take down the indicators. (Luggage over heads should not allowed because it’s a security difficulty.)”
Too little, means too late, and much too conniving.
Indicators being confiscated or taken down have occurred by means of the years at WWE occasions.
Indianapolis Colts proprietor Jim Irsay mentioned final week he believes “there’s benefit to take away” Snyder because the proprietor of the Washington Commanders.”
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Sunday was simply one other instance of why change is required.
The only constitutionally mandated event on Inauguration Day is for the president-elect to take the oath of office. But on the first Inauguration Day, in 1789, George Washington did something else.
He gave a speech.
Every president since has followed his example and delivered an inaugural address as part of the national celebration.
This button from George Washington’s first inauguration visually unified the states of the Union. National Museum of American History
These addresses are more than just a series of individual speeches. Rhetoric scholars Karlyn Kohrs Campbell and Kathleen Hall Jamieson argue that each inaugural address is not simply marking one stage in the ritual of political transition. Each is also part of a genre that has characteristics which, at some level, are expected and understood by speakers and audiences. There have been 59 inaugural addresses, starting with Washington, and while they may have differed in style and even specific subjects, virtually all feature these characteristics, which range from calls to unify the country to setting forth political principles.
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The political history collections at the National Museum of American History, where I am a curator specializing in the history of presidential campaigns and campaign rhetoric, include several objects that illustrate these characteristics.
Exploring the genre of inaugural addresses through quotations and objects from the past can help listeners better understand the opening speech of a new administration, the first act in a job that began with the taking of the oath.
This commemorative pitcher features a quote: ‘We are all Republicans….all Federalists,’ from Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural address. National Museum of American History
(Re)Unification of the audience
Inaugurations serve as the transition point between the competition of a campaign and the needs of an administration beginning to govern. For the audience to properly fulfill their role as witnesses to this investiture of power, they must be unified and reconstituted as “we the people.”
In the words of political scientist Lee Sigelman, these speeches are “literally brimming with verbal tokens of unity.”
There are references to our founders, our nation and the future we face. In 1957, Dwight Eisenhower spoke of the purposes “to which we, as a people, are pledged,” and Benjamin Harrison called his 1889 inaugural moment a “mutual covenant” between himself and the people. George W. Bush in 2001 united his listeners, saying, “Americans are generous and strong and decent, not because we believe in ourselves but because we hold beliefs beyond ourselves.”
Thomas Jefferson’s first inaugural in 1801 may have been the most explicit: “We have called by different names brethren of the same principle. We are all Republicans, we are all Federalists.”
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Reaffirmation of national values
New presidents must also establish their qualifications for the office by demonstrating they understand and will preserve the shared values that are key to what Bill Clinton in 1993 called “the very idea of America.”
A button commemorating the 2009 inauguration of Barack Obama. National Museum of American History
These traditional values are expressed in words such as freedom, liberty, democracy and courage. In 1981, Ronald Reagan reminded the audience, “Freedom and the dignity of the individual have been more available and assured here than in any other place on Earth. Jimmy Carter in 1977 summarized these values into “our belief in an undiminished, ever-expanding American dream.”
Setting forth political principles
A silk copy of William Henry Harrison’s 1841 inaugural address, the longest in history at more than 8,400 words. National Museum of American History
Unlike many other presidential addresses, most notably the State of the Union, the inaugural does not advocate specific legislation but rather articulates more general philosophies that will guide a new administration. When policies are offered, they are less a call for action than a demonstration of a president’s commitment to the democratic system.
In 1845, James Polk promoted his “plain and frugal” economic plans because he said a national debt “is incompatible with the ends for which our republican Government was instituted.” Herbert Hoover said that the policies he listed in his 1929 address would be tested against the “ideals and aspirations of America.”
Even William Howard Taft, whose 1909 inaugural was among the most policy specific, framed his ideas with respect to the “proper” role of the federal government “in what it can and ought to accomplish for its people.”
Enacting the presidential role
This novelty item celebrating William McKinley’s second inauguration in 1901 highlighted the political principles he had promoted in his first inaugural address and term. National Museum of American History
Candidates give speeches that are, for obvious reasons, partisan and self-promoting. But when the campaign ends and governing begins, presidents must demonstrate an understanding of their role within the broader system.
In his first inaugural in 1933, Franklin Roosevelt moved out of campaign mode and acknowledged the constraints on his “leadership of frankness and vigor.” He pledged to rely on his “constitutional duty” to work with Congress.
Rhetoric scholars Campbell and Jamieson add that these speeches must also enact the “public, symbolic role of president of all the people” by revealing traits such as humility and reliance on a higher power. A typical example is found in the conclusion of Warren Harding’s 1921 address: “I accept my part with single-mindedness of purpose and humility of spirit, and implore the favor and guidance of God in His Heaven. With these I am unafraid, and confidently face the future.”
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The official program for Franklin Roosevelt’s 1933 inauguration. National Museum of American History
Fulfilling ceremonial expectations
Because of the celebration that surrounds them, inaugural addresses are expected to reflect stylized, ceremonial speaking. Such speeches strive to reach beyond the immediate situation to evoke timeless themes using memorable phrases.
In 1961, John Kennedy challenged Americans across the decades to “Ask not what your country can do for you – ask what you can do for your country.” The phrases “mystic chords of memory” and “better angels of our nature,” among the most memorable words in presidential rhetoric, have been applied to countless situations since Abraham Lincoln first uttered them in 1861.
Not all inaugural addresses achieve greatness. Some have been quite forgettable. But each of them has tried to fulfill these expectations, helping to sustain what Franklin Roosevelt in his second inaugural called “our covenant with ourselves.”
Dre Morris scored a game-high 27 points, and No. 1 Rainier Beach won the rematch of last year’s WIAA Class 3A championship game with a 99-72 victory Monday over reigning state champion Eastside Catholic.
Jaylen Petty and Kaden Powers added 23 points apiece as the Vikings built a 24-5 lead just 4:43 into the game.
The two programs met at 7:30 p.m. Pacific time.. A live feed is available on NFHS Network (subscription only).
SBLive is tracking scores across the state of Washington through Week 9. Stay with us for the latest score and game updates from pregame to teardown. Refresh this post and scroll down for the latest.
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FINAL: RAINIER BEACH 99,. EASTSIDE CATHOLIC 72
GAME HIGHLIGHTS
FOURTH QUARTER
Beach 99, Eastside Catholic 72: Morris led all scorers with 27 points. Petty and Power had 23 apiece to round out Viks’ scoring. Dawson and Aklog led Crusaders with 19 points apiece.
THIRD QUARTER
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Beach 68, Eastside Catholic 54: Dawson has kept Crusaders within earshot with his perimeter shooting, nailing a pair of 3s. But Powers picked it back up with 9 in quarter.
SECOND QUARTER
Beach 51, Eastside Catholic 35: Petty got going with seven points, including first FG at 4:13 mark.
FIRST QUARTER
Beach 34, Eastside Catholic 17: Viks start on 24-5 run, making their first three 3-pointers. Morris had 17 points in quarter.
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About Rainier Beach
Key players— G Dre Morris, G Jayden Petty, G Kaden Powers,
About Eastside Catholic
Key players— F Yabi Aklog, G Dash Ingram, F Achilles Reyna.
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