Liverpool's suspension of intelligence

Learning about Luis Suarez's eight-game suspension for racially abusing Manchester United's Patrice Evra (no pressure Andy Carroll, but goals are going to have to come from somewhere for Liverpool), and I came across this from Grant Wahl:

"Who wrote that Liverpool statement? Dan Gilbert?"

Given that Gilbert tossed off a rather epic nutter after LeBron James had the temerity to leave the Cleveland Cavaliers for Miami, I had to check it out.

"We find it extraordinary that Luis can be found guilty on the word of Patrice Evra alone when no one else on the field of play heard the alleged conversation between the two players in a crowded Kop goalmouth while a corner-kick was about to be taken."

Question the evidence, typical for someone who disagrees with a decision. OK.

"LFC considers racism in any form to be unacceptable – without compromise. It is our strong-held belief, having gone over the facts of the case, that Luis Suárez did not commit any racist act. It is also our opinion that the accusation by this particular player was not credible – certainly no more credible than his prior unfounded accusations."

We're against racism ... and Patrice Evra is a habitual liar?

"It is key to note that Patrice Evra himself in his written statement in this case said: 'I don't think that Luis Suárez is racist.'"

Nice, the "victim" even backs him up. (Ignore the "unfounded accusations" stuff.)

"Luis himself is of a mixed race family background as his grandfather was black. He has played with black players and mixed with their families whilst with the Uruguay national side and was captain at Ajax Amsterdam of a team with a proud multicultural profile," ...

 Not sure I'm crazy about where this is going.

... "many of whom became good friends."

NO!!!! THEY WENT WITH THE "HE'S NOT RACIST BECAUSE HE HAS BLACK FRIENDS" LINE!!! WHAT ARE THEY THINKING!!!

"We would also like to know when the FA intend to charge Patrice Evra with making abusive remarks to an opponent after he admitted in his evidence to insulting Luis Suárez in Spanish in the most objectionable of terms."

Sorry, too late for that one. I just hope you don't lose too many games while Suarez is gone.