# Pre-emptive bricker pitting **URL:** \ **Category:** The BBQ Pit\ **Created:** [November 5, 2008, 3:14am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193 "2008-11-05T03:14:44Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 3:32pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/41 "2008-11-05T15:32:18Z")
> [@Jamaika\_a\_jamaikaiake](#): > > Oh, that’s right, I forgot. They’re always Jewing you out of your money… Nah, they hardly ever gyp you. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 3:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/42 "2008-11-05T15:34:17Z")
> [@Dumbguy](#): > > We bet that if Obama won you had to spend a week at Niagra Falls with Der Trihs. I get to be on top. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 3:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/43 "2008-11-05T15:38:52Z")
Wow. **Bricker** got MPSIMSed! I applaud everyone for not being a dick to him. Mostly, we’ve been pretty gracious in victory so far. ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 3:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/44 "2008-11-05T15:44:13Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > Wow. > > **Bricker** got MPSIMSed! > > I applaud everyone for not being a dick to him. Mostly, we’ve been pretty gracious in victory so far. Well, yeah. Except that I never hated Obama, and I don’t think is a disaster for the country. I favored McCain’s policies more than Obama’s, but I think (and have said on many occasions) that Obama is a decent man who will work hard to be a good leader, and who has transformed the vision of a modern political campaign organization. So I don’t really get the sense there’s much in the way of gloating to be done, aimed at me. Undoubtedly there are those who still think I’m scum on general principles, though – perhaps they could stop by and weigh in just to give the thread a real Pit feel. ---
**Author:** ![Morgenstern](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/f9ae1b/32.png) [@Morgenstern](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Morgenstern)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 3:51pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/45 "2008-11-05T15:51:20Z")
Good form Bricker. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 3:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/46 "2008-11-05T15:52:08Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Except that I never hated Obama, and I don’t think is a disaster for the country. I favored McCain’s policies more than Obama’s, but I think (and have said on many occasions) that Obama is a decent man who will work hard to be a good leader, and who has transformed the vision of a modern political campaign organization. No, but you did make what might have been a very uncomfortable bed with that “You’ve made up my mind for me” thread, and I think you should be a little grateful that most of us aren’t making you lie in it. Anyway, water under the bridge, as they say. I, for one, am quite excited about the wealth of new discussion topics that will open up before us as the New Progressivism (Mark VIII) is slowly unveiled. ---
**Author:** ![FriarTed](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/friarted/32/1052_2.png) [@FriarTed](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/FriarTed)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 4:52pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/47 "2008-11-05T16:52:41Z")
> [@Professor\_So\_And\_So](#): > > Why is that, **FriarTed**? Did you quit your job after the election results to take part in the socialist program and save yourself a song? No, I mean I’m glad I just betted a song, not actual money! A month ago, I already arranged to be off work Tues & Wed night, then I made the best last week, so I’ll have to do it either Thurs night, or maybe Fri night for maximum humiliation.😃 ---
**Author:** ![Bricker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/977dab/32.png) [@Bricker](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bricker)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 4:56pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/48 "2008-11-05T16:56:43Z")
> [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](#): > > No, but you did make what might have been a very uncomfortable bed with that “You’ve made up my mind for me” thread, and I think you should be a little grateful that most of us aren’t making you lie in it. Yes… except that in that very thread, I renounced the sentiments I had expressed when I started it and apologized for doing so. ---
**Author:** ![Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/e8c25b/32.png) [@Really\_Not\_All\_That\_Bright](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Really_Not_All_That_Bright)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 5:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/49 "2008-11-05T17:15:05Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Yes… except that in that very thread, I renounced the sentiments I had expressed when I started it and apologized for doing so. I didn’t see that. Stopped reading after a couple of pages- too much angst. I retract my statement that you should be grateful. ---
**Author:** ![kaylasdad99](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/kaylasdad99/32/3398_2.png) [@kaylasdad99](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kaylasdad99)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 5:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/50 "2008-11-05T17:24:06Z")
> [@Professor\_So\_And\_So](#): > > **Bricker** , are you really going to make good on your words? I’m new around here, and although I disagree with most of what you say, I do feel you’re intelligent enough to warrant reading. If you actually pay up, that will be commendable. Welcome to the Dope, **Professor So and So**. Your ability to recognize the intelligence in **Bricker** is a sign that you yourself are a man of discernment. I hope you enjoy yourself here. ---
**Author:** ![Fish](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/bc8723/32.png) [@Fish](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Fish)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 5:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/51 "2008-11-05T17:37:13Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Undoubtedly there are those who still think I’m scum on general principles, though – perhaps they could stop by and weigh in just to give the thread a real Pit feel. Damn, fuck, shit, assmonkey, etc. Feel better? 😃 Naw, I don’t have a problem with you, **Bricker**. You are clear and consistent — even if I don’t agree with your position at times. ---
**Author:** ![MovingTarget](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/edb3f5/32.png) [@MovingTarget](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/MovingTarget)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 6:01pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/52 "2008-11-05T18:01:36Z")
Good on you Bricker, I commend you on making good on your bets. I haven’t always agreed with what you’ve said, but I’ve respected your right to say it. And the fact that you stick by what you say, even in the face of so much hatred at times shows you’re a man of conviction. And I can respect that. _tips his hat to you_ ---
**Author:** ![howye](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/a9adbd/32.png) [@howye](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/howye)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 6:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/53 "2008-11-05T18:17:12Z")
> [@An\_Gadai](#): > > Nuclear war? > The Large Hadron Collider actually doing something supercool but devastating? > A coup of Bushist military? > large scale terrorist attack? > Alien invasion? ummm… The United States just elected a black man to be President. Not all that long ago, that would have been as probable as the things on your list. Two years ago I would have said a large scale terrorist attack was far more likely. Guess McCain was right, change is coming. Bricker - Man of his word, and true to his convictions. ---
**Author:** ![Duke](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/e8c25b/32.png) [@Duke](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Duke)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 9:04pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/54 "2008-11-05T21:04:59Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Er… if anyone else has a bet with me, please feel free to nudge me. I thought I had a bet with you from four years ago. You claimed that Dick Cheney would resign before the term was over, and I bet you a case of Diet Dr. Pepper for me against a bottle of ice wine for you that that wouldn’t happen. Unfortunately a search of the archives proved you never took that bet. Darn, I was out of Diet Dr. Pepper again too. ---
**Author:** ![Hostile\_Dialect](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/h/e495f1/32.png) [@Hostile\_Dialect](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Hostile_Dialect)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/55 "2008-11-05T21:16:04Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Nah, they hardly ever gyp you. Yeah, well, just don’t let an Irishman go Dutch on you. ---
**Author:** ![Professor\_So\_And\_So](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@Professor\_So\_And\_So](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Professor_So_And_So)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 10:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/56 "2008-11-05T22:36:35Z")
Thanks for the welcome, **Kaylasdad99**. It’s a great message board, and I’m glad I found it. ---
**Author:** ![SteveG1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/bb73d2/32.png) [@SteveG1](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SteveG1)\ **Post date:** [November 5, 2008, 10:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/57 "2008-11-05T22:42:10Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > True, and maybe Palin will leap out from the bleachers at the last second, so that the Orb of Presidential Power hits her instead of Obama, and - poof! - I win! > > 😃 But, if the band is playing the theme song from Super Mario Brothers, even better 😃 ---
**Author:** ![pulykamell](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/pulykamell/32/3166_2.png) [@pulykamell](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pulykamell)\ **Post date:** [November 8, 2008, 3:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/58 "2008-11-08T15:45:40Z")
> [@Bricker](#): > > Wow. Did I forget THAT! > > OK, my mistake. Looks like you just won $200. > > Looks like **RTFirefly** won his double-or-nothing, so he nad I are even. > > And it looks like **pulykamell** gets $100. > > Er… if anyone else has a bet with me, please feel free to nudge me. Ah…thanks…I was trying to figure out where that fricking thread went. I’ll PM you. ---
**Author:** ![Zoe](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/z/a4c791/32.png) [@Zoe](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Zoe)\ **Post date:** [November 9, 2008, 11:46pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/59 "2008-11-09T23:46:22Z")
Welcome, **Professor**. Yes, **Bricker** is worth reading. There but for the grace of God, goes God. ---
**Author:** ![Professor\_So\_And\_So](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/87869e/32.png) [@Professor\_So\_And\_So](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Professor_So_And_So)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2008, 1:08am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193/60 "2008-11-10T01:08:41Z")
Thanks, **Zoe**. What I find most amusing about this thread is that it has turned into a **Bricker** admiration thread more than any sort of pitting. That actually says a lot about the man. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/pre-emptive-bricker-pitting/471193.md?page=4)