The whole article is truly great, but this was my favorite part: "He likes coaches who follow his dictum—like himself Ron Wilson is obstinate, arrogant, and aggressive, and quick to blame others when mistakes happen. For Wilson the fault usually falls on the players, or the fans, or the media—but never with Burke’s plan."
Coincidentally the highly accurate descriptions of Burke's and Wilson's chief characteristics (obstinate, arrogant, aggressive, quick to blame others) are also accurate descriptions of Leaf fans.
Note that even in this board, for example, there is a thread devoted to the Leafs. Now, that's fine - no problem if Leaf fans want a thread to discuss their chosen squad. The problem occurs when they are so paranoid, thin-skinned, and authoritarian (in fact, can you say fascist?) - and in such denial - that they refuse to allow any negative comments about their beloved Leafs.
I wonder if these guys go to the doctor for a checkup and begin by saying, "Just give me the good news, Doc. If you say anything negative (lose weight, stop smoking, get more exercise - or, heaven forbid: you have symptoms of some disease), I will walk out, never return, and take my business to another doctor."
