Does "lifetime" mean anything anymore?

2015-09-25T20:32:50-04:00

Sooo Pete Rose is back at it, seeking reinstatement to Major League Baseball.

He was banned two decades ago because he broke the rules of gambling. Then he lied. He continues to lie.

He agreed to a lifetime ban. A lifetime ban. Now he seeks to overturn it again. So Pete, does 'lifetime' mean forever anymore? How does this illustrate our integrity as a nation? Or at least some folks integrity? I am less impressed with Pete than ever before. His word means very little.

What say you?

Response by CH (MAJ) William Beaver made Sep 25 at 2015 8:33 PM

2015-09-25T20:33:31-04:00

What happened to integrity in our nation?

Response by 1stSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 8:48 PM

2015-09-25T20:48:42-04:00

I concur. Really don't care about baseball, but a liar is a liar.

Response by SGT Scott Bell made Sep 25 at 2015 8:51 PM

2015-09-25T20:51:43-04:00

A liar is a liar

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 25 at 2015 9:39 PM

2015-09-25T21:39:56-04:00

Life in prison doesn't mean life. Nothing is guaranteed, and I think that it's just plain silly to think that this situation reflects on the character of out nation at all. With the breadth of corruption in areas that actually affect citizens and Soldiers alike, I see this as insignificant.

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Sep 25 at 2015 9:45 PM

2015-09-25T21:45:26-04:00

CPT William Beaver, Pete Rose has already milked the endorsement circus for more than we will ever earn. And he wants the Hall of Fame? To be portrayed as a bad example?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Sep 26 at 2015 3:45 AM

2015-09-26T03:45:00-04:00

I grew up in Cincinnati. Pete Rose and Johnny Bench were my Heroes, Heroes do fall. I think he made some significant mistakes but I don't think he ever Intentionally Hurt the Reds. Why Not.

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Sep 26 at 2015 11:42 AM

2015-09-26T11:42:32-04:00

If I was Pete and I was making the money he had at that time! To hell with ruining my chances to the Hall of Frame and losing my family. More so, my integrity. Yes, he was caught for violating the gambling

Response by MSgt August Spier made Sep 26 at 2015 1:50 PM

2015-09-26T13:50:18-04:00

Sir, in short, No. "Lifetime" does not mean anything any more. Expediency has over come integrity.