>>>>>> It's kind of insulting to suggest his supporters would riot if he loses. We have already seen an incredible amount of anger from McCain supporters (even here on this forum) and I haven't seen it suggested that they might riot.
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>>>>Oh, and were you in Chicago in '96 when the Bulls beat the Jazz for the NBA championship ? And that was when they *won*
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>>>Yes, I was here. It wasn't as bad as some thought but yeah, there was some rioting. I don't think that will be the case if Obama loses. Of course, I am hoping we don't find out ;-)
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>>I remember a quote at the time that the NBA was the only sport with a championship series that had a body count.
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>I may misremember but I don't think anyone died. A few cars turned over and set on fire by drunks. Also IIRC, most of the "action" was on the north side, not the south side. Overserved Rush Street regulars.
And then of course there were the ugly scenes in Winnetka, Glen Ellyn, Oak Park and Hinsdale where voices were raised ;-)
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