OT - Clippers Owner Donald Sterling to GF -- Don't Bring Black People to My Games

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Will Sterling be owner of the Clips on Nov. 1?

  1. yes, he'll still be owner (Sterlng Wins, at least temporarily)

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  2. no, he'll be ousted (Sterling Loses)

    8 vote(s)
    25.0%
  3. no, but he'll make an exorbitant amount of dough in the sale (Sterling basically wins)

    18 vote(s)
    56.3%
  1. BBert

    BBert Weasels Ripped My Flesh

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    Of course it's racist. He's racist. But there is no need to misrepresent his statements or his attitudes. They are perfectly abhorrent on their own.
     
  2. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Dude, seriously, would you stop fucking putting words in people's mouths?

    Where did I say it was any less or more offensive? I was merely outlining what I thought the comments meant. It's like you just want to be offended in this thread. Get your head right or get the fuck out.
     
  3. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    You don't think it's racist?
     
  4. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Sure it's racist, but people need to stop representing it like he doesn't want any black people at his games. I'm sure he loves taking their money. If anything, the guy is a supremacist, which in my opinion means that he thinks he's better than black people. Thinking you're better than someone doesn't necessarily mean you hate them. Doesn't make it right, just makes it a different kind of fucked up.
     
  5. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    That's what I got out of it as well. He sounds like he thinks he's better than black people.
     
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    OneLifeToLive Well-Known Member

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    I still say what was said is no ones business. And I'm not sure unless it's something he wanted public, should it be something to be made that big of a deal of. But I understand that's not how it works. Were a society full of our own hate and venom. And when we hear something like this, it gives us a chance to act on it.

    He is not the only one to have racially insensitive thoughts to come through this league.
     
  7. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    Someone could like black people just fine, but think that he's better than them because he's white, which really seems like it's the case here.
     
  8. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Maybe he just has a small penis and jealous?
     
  9. magnifier661

    magnifier661 B-A-N-A-N-A-S!

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    Maybe sterling's balls like small raisins?
     
  10. Natebishop3

    Natebishop3 Don't tread on me!

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    His opinions sound very much like colonial America. Almost sounds like he thinks black people are like cattle. That sure seems like how he views them.
     
  11. Mr. J

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    Fall back son. Before you tell me to get my head right and throw a little temper tantrum, you should probably read more carefully. Exactly where did I put words in your mouth? My point was it doesn't matter what he was referring to. Even magnifier asked you "is that not racist?" No one put words in your mouth. Rather we are questioning the relevance in what you were referring to.
     
  12. Denny Crane

    Denny Crane It's not even loaded! Staff Member Administrator

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    To play a little devil's advocate here...

    Why would he hire Elgin Baylor to a top executive position in his business if he is such a racist? He hired Baylor in 1986 and Baylor was axed 22 years later (the team did suck, the draftees kept getting hurt, etc).

    EDIT: He gave up a lot to get Doc Rivers as his coach this past offseason.

    Why would the NAACP even consider him for an award?

    Baylor sued Sterling and lost his case. The decision was a 12-0 jury vote against him (in Sterling's favor).

    People do sue people or entities with deep pockets in hopes of even getting a settlement.

    And I think most of you will find this article amusing:

    http://www.ocregister.com/sports/dunleavy-78654-baylor-clippers.html

    At least the bits about Neil Olshey.
     
  13. maxiep

    maxiep RIP Dr. Jack

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    I think he recognizes that the blacks are better at basketball than the whiteys, but otherwise they're inferior and embarrassing. That being said, he does seem to like his brown sugar with a side of salsa.
     
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    OK, but traditionally, racists viewed blacks as not equipped to be managers, team president, quarterback, or catcher.

    Hiring Baylor and Rivers would contradict this.
     
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    Oh, no. Jigaboos dem know 'dose Shebabas 'dat can play 'dat baske'ball!
     
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    Baylor's complaint was that after 22 years of being an executive for Sterling's business, Sterling wanted to give his job to a white guy (Mike Dunleavy).

    You're not addressing why Sterling would hire black men for jobs that require intellect.
     
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  18. santeesioux

    santeesioux Just keep on scrolling by

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    I'm just messing around. I think Sterling doesn't really have a problem with black people professionally (Baylor was an example I was going to bring up), but doesn't like their type in terms of being buddies with them. Mostly, I just think he's more than a little crazy.
     
  20. Denny Crane

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    Devil's Advocate means I'm taking a position I don't necessarily agree with for the purpose of exploring whether the position I do agree with is sound.

    So I see this on ESPN, regarding the NAACP award:

    http://sports.espn.go.com/nba/news/story?id=4187729

    And even as these controversies swirl around him, Sterling is here tonight to receive a lifetime achievement award from the local chapter of the NAACP.

    The man of the hour ushers two black guests over to talk to the reporter.

    "Donald Sterling is a prince among men," says Leon Isaac Kennedy, who starred in the Penitentiary series of movies in the '70s and '80s. "I've been his friend for 25 years." At dinner, the emcee updates the crowd on the Lakers, who are losing to Houston in a crucial playoff game. With Sterling in attendance, guests aren't sure whether to boo or cheer. But when the Clippers owner rises to speak, he is gracious. "I really have a special feeling for this organization," he says. He's a major donor, contributing $10,000 to $15,000 this year alone, according to chapter president Leon Jenkins.
     

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