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Colin McEnroe (opinion): Is it really ‘cancel culture,’ or just cheating? – The Advocate

In case you missed it, last week a famous horse trainer blamed his animals drug violation on cancel culture.

This would be Bob Baffert. I have lost a fair amount of money betting against Bafferts horses. Hes really good. And theres no question he wants to clean up his act. In fact, heres what he said.

We can always do better and that is my goal. Given what has transpired this year, I intend to do everything possible to ensure I receive no further medication complaints.

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The problem is that he said this last November after four bad drug tests in one of his barns over a stretch of six months. And then, despite his promise to do everything possible, his Kentucky Derby winner Medina Spirit tested positive for a regulated agent called betamethasone.

Bafferts career is dotted with medication violations, at least 30 of them.

So he went on Fox News where else? and said, We live in a different world now. This America is different. It was like a cancel culture kind of a thing so theyre reviewing it."

Youve got to think that Lance Armstrong, Pete Rose, Lance Armstrong, Mark McGwire and a host of others are kicking themselves now. They could have blamed cancel culture when they were caught cheating. (Hopefully, Medina Spirit isnt kicking himself. That seems dangerous.)

And poor Tonya Harding. They so canceled her.

Look, to the extent that cancel culture is a thing, Im often not a big fan of it. But we need a definition.

Lets start with what it is not. Cancel culture is not about ostracizing people whose proven misdeeds would have gotten them kicked to the curb in any era. We didnt need cancel culture to deal with Harvey Weinstein. The existing norms of Western civilization are sufficient.

Cancel culture is about something more subtle. What if somebody said or wrote or as is so often the case tweeted something unpalatable?

In 2014, Jeopardy! champion Ken Jennings tweeted nothing sadder than a hot person in a wheelchair. He has apologized for that and other offensive tweets, but, yes, you have to wonder what sort of (answer-filled) mind thinks something like that is not horrible, right out of the gate? And now Jennings is under consideration to be the host of his favorite game show.

Cancel culture would dictate that Jennings be essentially erased from culture. He doesnt get the new job. Nobody books him for college lectures. Nobody interviews him about anything. He doesnt get to come back for tournaments of champions.

Most of that stuff is not going to happen. Theres some kind of ineffable ratio that pits how big a deal you are against the severity of your offense. Jennings isnt exactly a supernova, but hes probably too big to cancel over some admittedly creepy tweets.

The same goes for J.K. Rowling, who cant seem to shut up about transpersons. Her tweets have been very offensive to the LGBT community, although it might be unrealistic to expect sound social policy thinking from someone who also gets drawn into protracted arguments about whether wizards use toilets. (Rowlings recent ruling was that for centuries, wizards used magic to make their poop and pee disappear but that recently theyve been stepping up to the porcelain. Im not making this up.)

However, by some metrics, Rowling is the most successful literary writer of all time. Too big to cancel. She would have to do something much more horrible, like deny the reality of COVID and write a thinly veiled antisemitic rant.

Wait. Singer Van Morrison did both of those things recently, and he probably wont be canceled. Morrison has been a hate-filled crackpot crying out against reasonable pandemic restrictions for the past year, and his recent song They Own the Media recycles toxic tropes historically directed at Jews.

He would be difficult to cancel. Too many people, including me, love too many of his songs. Its almost as if certain people have tenure.

The wolves of cancel culture rarely bring down the biggest, strongest, healthiest caribou (or horse). You have to be a little less famous. You have to be working for a liberal arts college or a publication that values its status among a certain kind of left-oriented consumer.

The Wall Street Journal recently ran an opinion piece marveling at the way Jordan Peterson a notorious Canadian right-wing culture warrior has escaped cancellation. This is absurd. The people who run cancel culture have always hated Jordan Peterson. You cant lose standing you never had.

The sad part of cancel culture is the way it picks off less famous people of value. The New York Times and Slate, respectively, recently brought the cancel cudgel down on journalists Donald McNeil Jr. and Mike Pesca over the n-word not because they called anybody the n-word or used the n-word in print but because they, as far as I can tell, engaged in discussions about the use of the word in which they either cited it or argued that there might be occasions where the word itself should be spelled out instead of attenuated.

I get that. Way back in the 90s, there was a tendency to use n-word for the slur repeatedly uttered by Mark Fuhrman, an L.A. cop investigating the Simpson-Goldman murders. I always thought the biggest beneficiary of that policy was Fuhrman.

McNeil was terrific at his job. I know and like Pesca, whom I consider valuable partly because hes so committed to hashing things out rather than reflexively saluting the flag everybody else around him salutes.

The problem with canceling people like them is that the rest of us dont get a vote. If 10,000 of us said these guys were way too valuable to cancel because of a side issue that involved no apparent malign intentions, it wouldnt matter. Weve lost them and their work over a set of rules that arent even written down anywhere.

And Van Morrison just keeps chugging along. (To be fair, Pesca is a really, really terrible singer.)

We need to have a very real, nuanced conversation about how to improve public discourse without washing out valuable voices. That conversation does not involve doped-up horses.

Colin McEnroes column appears every Sunday, his newsletter comes out every Thursday and you can hear his radio show every weekday on WNPR 90.5. Email him at colin@ctpublic.org. Sign up for his newsletter at http://bit.ly/colinmcenroe.

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Jordan Peterson to Tucker Carlson: Do you want the truth on your side, or do you want to hide behind falsehood – Fox News

Canadian clinical psychologist Jordan Peterson examines the deeper meaning of life and how to live it in a new episode of Fox Nations "Tucker Carlson Today."

In his new book "Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life," Peterson breaks down some of these rules for living to the fullest and pressed that making the decisionto be honest is an essential practice.

"Whatever happens as a consequence of telling the truth is the best thing that can happen," he said. "It doesnt really matter how it looks to you at the moment, or maybe even across the years. Its an article of faith, in some sense."

CANADIAN CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST TELLS TUCKER WHY HE BELIEVES AMERICANS ARE RESILIENT

Peterson posed the question:Isreality better constituted as a consequence of truth or falsity?If it is a consequence of truth, he explained, then being honest really is the best decision.

"This is what happened because I said what I had to say as clearly as I could say it," he said. "And thats as good as it could be Its good compared to all possible, realistic alternatives."

In religion, Peterson proposed, telling the truth is a divine attribute as well as a "fundamental presupposition of our culture." And people who believe in these standards must act them out.

"Youre going to take the consequences one way or another," he said. "So, you want the truth on your side? Or do you want to hide behind falsehoods?"

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The top 10 audiobooks on Audible.com – Minneapolis Star Tribune

Nonfiction

1. What Happened to You? by Oprah Winfrey and Bruce D. Perry, narrated by the authors (Macmillan Audio)

2. The Premonition by Michael Lewis, performed by Adenrele Ojo (Audible Studios)

3. Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey, narrated by the author (Random House Audio)

4. Killing the Mob by Bill O'Reilly and Martin Dugard, narrated by Robert Petkoff (Macmillan Audio)

5. Atomic Habits by James Clear, narrated by the author (Penguin Audio)

6. The Bomber Mafia by Malcolm Gladwell, narrated by the author (Pushkin Industries)

7. Beginner's Mind by Yo-Yo Ma, performed by the author (Audible Originals)

8. The Four Agreements by don Miguel Ruiz, narrated by Peter Coyote (Amber Allen Publishing Inc.)

9. Unf--k Your Brain by Faith G. Harper, PhD LPC-S ACS ACN, narrated by the author (Blackstone Audio, Inc.)

10. 12 Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson, Norman Doidge, MD foreword, narrated by the author (Random House Canada)

Fiction

1. Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir, performed by Ray Porter (Audible Studios)

2. The Last Thing He Told Me by Laura Dave, narrated by Rebecca Lowman (Simon & Schuster Audio)

3. 21st Birthday by James Patterson and Maxine Paetro, narrated by January LaVoy (Little, Brown & Company)

4. Hit Job by Eric Cunningham, Achilles Stamatelaky and Lauren Gurganous, performed by Keke Palmer, Pete Davidson, and full cast (Audible Originals)

5. Shadow and Bone by Leigh Bardugo, performed by Lauren Fortgang (Audible Studios)

6. The Four Winds by Kristin Hannah, narrated by Julia Whelan (Macmillan Audio)

7. Sooley by John Grisham, narrated by Dion Graham (Random House Audio)

8. Sweet Talk by Cara Bastone, performed by Lidia Dornet and Chris Brinkley (Audible Originals)

9. The Last Green Valley by Mark Sullivan, narrated by Will Damron (Brilliance Audio)

10. The Midnight Library by Matt Haig, narrated by Carey Mulligan (Penguin Audio)

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UMC SOFTBALL EARNS SPLIT OF FINAL TWO GAMES OF THE SEASON WITH MINOT STATE – kroxam.com

The UMC Golden Eagles softball team got an outstanding pitching performance and a big home run from a couple of their Seniors as they got a 4-1 win in game one of a doubleheader with Minot State. In game two, UMC had a furious rally late to tie the game, but Minot State was able to pull away for a 9-7 victory as the teams split the final two games of the regular season.

GAME ONE

The game stayed scoreless until the bottom of the second when the Golden Eagles got on the board. Dana Zarn (So. Winnipeg, Manitoba) doubled to start the inning and Hannah Macias (Jr. West Covina, CA) singled and stole second after trying to get in a rundown to put two runners in scoring position. After Zarn and Macias got out of another hectic rundown, a walk loaded the bases and Hailey Hatfield (Fresh. Olathe, KA) brought in a run on a groundout. We knew from the get-go you have to outscore Minot because they are going to hit. They are a good hitting team, said Golden Eagles Head Coach Travis Owen.

Minot State was able to manufacture a run in the top of the fourth to tie the game. With one out, an error allowed a runner to reach first. She stole second, and advanced to third on a groundout, and came in to score on an infield chopper for a base hit.UMC answered back in the bottom of the inning to take back the lead. Hannah Macias and Alina Avalos (So. Riverside, CA) hit consecutive singles with one out. Then, Cassie Querry (Sr. Cassville, PA) hit a three-run home run for the second consecutive day to give the Golden Eagles a 4-1 lead through four innings. She has a lot of power, added Coach Owen.

Both teams had good chances to score in the fifth inning. Minot State had runners at second and third and UMC had the bases loaded, but each team grounded out to end their scoring threats.

Katie Humhej (Sr. Surrey, British Columbia) finished off her brilliant day, and final start of her career, in the circle with two more scoreless innings, including a 1-2-3 seventh inning. Humhej went the complete seven innings, allowing just the one unearned run on just four hits and one walk, and she recorded seven strikeouts to lead the Golden Eagles to the 4-1 victory in game one of the doubleheader. She did great. Really cool to see her finish her final start with a win against a really good hitting Minot team, said Coach Owen.

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For University of Minnesota CrookstonCassie Querry- 2 for 2, home run, 3 RBI, runHannah Macias- 2 for 2, runShaelyn Grant, Alina Avalos, Dana Zarn, Jordan Peterson- 1 hit each

For Minot StateJamie Odlum- 2 for 3, doubleGabi Dawyduk- 1 for 3, RBIMaggie Mercer- 1 for 3

GAME TWO

Minot State got off to a good start in the second game as they got two runs in the first inning. The Beavers got a one-out double and a two-out home run to right field to take the 2-0 lead.UMC got consecutive base hits from Jordan Peterson (Jr. Lakeville) and Querry with two outs but were unable to score in the inning as the game remained at 2-0 after one.

The Beavers added onto their lead in the third with three more runs. A bunt single led off the inning and the next batter doubled her in to make it 3-0. After a passed ball, another base hit brought in the runner from third. UMC made a pitching change and after they got an out, a groundout brought in another run to cap the scoring in the inning and leave the Beavers with a 5-0 lead.

Minot State got back into the scoring column in the fourth inning. A leadoff walk stole second and got to third on a groundout. A single to the pitcher, a wild pitch, and a groundout to the pitcher followed and yet the Beavers had not scored in the inning as the two runners remained in scoring position with two outs. However, they were able to get them home on a single with two outs that increased their lead to 7-0.Again, UMC got two base hits in the inning, this time from Avalos and Gabby Blomdahl (So. Duluth), but a groundout ended their chances of scoring in the fourth.

In the fifth inning, the Golden Eagles offense came alive as they scored seven runs in the inning to tie the game. Zarn, Sarah Velasquez (Fresh. Chino, CA), and Peterson were the first three batters and they all singled to load the bases. Querry was next and she hit a grand slam for her second homer of the day, her third of the weekend, and it brought UMC within three runs. She has two grand slams in her career she had one last year and that was in a shortened season, obviously, explained Coach Owen. Really cool to see her on Senior Weekend come around. They were not done though, with Rachel Jones (Fresh. Fort Collins, CO) getting a base hit and after a fielders choice, Leah Macias (Jr. West Covina, CA) also singled. Blomdahl followed those up with a two-RBI double to make it a one-run game at 7-6. After a pitching change was made, a catchers interference call put runners at the corners and UMC was able to score Blomdahl from third on a steal play to tie the game at 7-7.

Both teams were scoreless in the sixth inning before Minot State jumped back ahead with two runs in the seventh. The first two batters were retired, but a single and a two-run home run gave the Beavers the lead, 9-7.UMC got the tying run to the plate, but Zarn hit a hard line drive right at the second baseman to end the game and give the Beavers a 9-7 win in game two and a split of the doubleheader. I thought we finished the season really strong and I am proud of the team for that, added Coach Owen.

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The UMC Golden Eagles softball team finishes their season with an overall record of 10-32. Their final Northern Sun Conference record is 6-22. They finished with an away record of 5-11 and a home record of 3-11.Minot State finishes their regular season at 22-20 overall and 15-13 in the NSIC. They will move on to the NSIC tournament.

For University of Minnesota CrookstonCassie Querry- 2 for 4, home run, 4 RBI, runGabby Blomdahl- 2 for 3, double, 2 RBI, runJordan Peterson and Leah Macias- 2 hits, run eachDana Zarn, Sarah Velasquez, Rachel Jones, Alina Avalos, Shaelyn Grant- 1 hit

For Minot StateJazmin Karunungan- 3 for 4, 2 runsJamie Odlum- 2 for 4, 2 doubles, RBI, 2 runsJulia Suchan- 2 for 4, 3 RBI, runLenora Watson and Isis Cabral- 1 for 4, home run, 2 RBI, run each

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Brewers open season with three victories on the diamond – SW News Media

Can the Jordan Brewers make it two state titles in three years this summer?

That will be goal for the Class C amateur baseball team. Last season, the Brewers finished with a 22-5-1 overall record, losing 7-5 to Fairmont in the third round of state play.

Jordan has won four state championships in its history 2019, 2004, 1994 and 1986.

The Brewers have opened this spring with three straight wins, including 9-1 over Gaylord May 10 in River Valley League play. Jordan earned an 11-8 league win at Arlington April 25 in the season opener.

The Brewers also downed Shakopee 13-0 on the road May 2 in seven innings.

In beating Gaylord, Jordan broke the game open with three runs in both the fifth and six innings to go up 9-1. Nate Beckman earned the win on the mound, working six innings and allowing two hits and one run while striking out 11.

Joe Lucas led the way at the plate, finishing 3 for 4 with an RBI and two runs scored. Scott Hollingsworth finished 2 for 3 with a pair of RBIs, while Alex Beckman doubled and drove in two runs.

Dylan Peterson finished 2 for 5 with an RBI for Jordan, while Greg Quist and Adam Kalal also drove in runs.

In the win over Shakopee, the Brewers led 7-0 after two innings and never looked back. Alex Beckman doubled and drove in three runs to lead the offense.

Nate Beckman was 3 for 4 with a double, three runs scored and an RBI, while Michael Vohnoutka also drove in two runs. Lucas finished finished 2 for 3 with an RBI, while Peterson, Hollingsworth, Devyn Ulibarri and Zach Barnes also had RBIs.

Jordan used four pitches in the game to combine on the four-hit shutout. Nate Beckman struck out four in three innings of work. Alex Beckman worked two frames and had two strikeouts, while Jacob Allen and Lucas each worked one scoreless inning.

Against Arlington, Jordan scored five runs in the fourth inning to build a 10-2 lead.

Peterson finished 2 for 2 with a double, two RBIs and three runs scored for the Brewers. Quist drove in three runs while Nate Beckman had two RBIs. Hollingswoth went 2 for 4 with a double and two runs scored.

Lucas was 2 for 6 with two runs scored, while Vohnoutka and Alex Beckman also had RBIs. Steve Beckman finished 1 for 2 with two runs scored.

The Brewers used five pitchers. Nate Beckman, Jacob Allen, Chad Vohnoutka and Alex Beckman each worked two innings, while Hollingsworth worked the ninth striking out two.

Five of Arlingtons eight runs were unearned. Nate Beckman struck out four batters in his two innings, while Alex Beckman had three strikeouts.

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