Re: Donald Sterling

by Shelby427 30/04/14, 03:53 pm

go99 wrote:
Shelby427 wrote:
go99 wrote:I am still going to disagree. What sterling and Schott have is the power to inflict harm with their views. The kkk guy talking white power in his hole in the wall isn't a real problem. The problem is the Sterlings of the world who have the power to inflict harm. So no I don't think you support his views you are just deflecting them. "Sure what he did is bad but look what those black guys did". And Sharpton, jackson, lee aren't racist. They are douchbag, opportunistic, race baiters. But they don't hold a view that whites are less than blacks

Your definition of racism is a bit off.
Racism is not based just on who thinks who is superior... It is ultimately based on the hatred or even dislike of someone based solely on their skin color/race.

No yours is off

"Racism is actions, practices or beliefs, or social or political systems that consider different races to be ranked as inherently superior or inferior to each other "

I don't think Sterling "hates" blacks

So as long as I don't believe I am superior, I can discriminate based on what I like or don't like and that is ok? Do you see how silly that is? That is your rule... You might think Oakland is a superior team to the Rangers, and you might still hate Oakland because of who they are. Now while it is ok to dislike sports teams for whatever reason, as a society most people believe it is just to judge people on their deeds and actions, not their banner.

I don't know if he hates them, but he doesn't like them simply because they are black... That is racism.

by go99 30/04/14, 04:00 pm

I don't defend sharpton I think he is a terrible person that white people should stop listening too (unless I miss that vote declaring him the voice of black people). And that is not even the beginning of what paula deen did but it's what you will suggest because its easier that delving into what actually took place. But I will type this very slowly so you understand it. I would be a hypocrite if say eminem said something controversial and racist and I was up in arms and not at snoop dog. See Paula deen is not in an industry that actually cultivates and embrases controversy Snoop dog is. Eddie murphy used profanity all of the time and was hilarious. Would be a little less funny if say it was your schools teacher. It's why we haven't seen the snoop dog cooking show on food network. Even say within the industry you wont hear the same thing from Jay Z or Sean Combs because they have other business interest outside of rap.

by go99 30/04/14, 04:04 pm

Shelby427 wrote:
go99 wrote:
Shelby427 wrote:
go99 wrote:I am still going to disagree. What sterling and Schott have is the power to inflict harm with their views. The kkk guy talking white power in his hole in the wall isn't a real problem. The problem is the Sterlings of the world who have the power to inflict harm. So no I don't think you support his views you are just deflecting them. "Sure what he did is bad but look what those black guys did". And Sharpton, jackson, lee aren't racist. They are douchbag, opportunistic, race baiters. But they don't hold a view that whites are less than blacks

Your definition of racism is a bit off.
Racism is not based just on who thinks who is superior... It is ultimately based on the hatred or even dislike of someone based solely on their skin color/race.

No yours is off

"Racism is actions, practices or beliefs, or social or political systems that consider different races to be ranked as inherently superior or inferior to each other "

I don't think Sterling "hates" blacks

So as long as I don't believe I am superior, I can discriminate based on what I like or don't like and that is ok? Do you see how silly that is? That is your rule... You might think Oakland is a superior team to the Rangers, and you might still hate Oakland because of who they are. Now while it is ok to dislike sports teams for whatever reason, as a society most people believe it is just to judge people on their deeds and actions, not their banner.

I don't know if he hates them, but he doesn't like them simply because they are black... That is racism.

Now you can re write the definition of racism if you like but mine was correct. Here is the wbster version "a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race"

And yes sterling didn't seem to hate blacks he just feels they are inferior. He would rent to them in his buildings etc. Now discrimination is a different thing. I can provide a definition for that too if you would like.

by Marvelousmar 30/04/14, 04:34 pm

I thought this was a soccer website. Looks like a version of fox and friends. Partly wondering what to write on this subject. See it somewhat from a different side. Though it odd that he was given a lifetime ban, but it's the NBA and the pressure they were receiving created the reason for the lifetime ban. NBA wasn't trying to set a moral stand this was all about colour. And that is the colour Green. They have been trying to get rid of Sterling for ever, he has made such comments since he owned the team, has gotten in trouble before. If not for TMZ. (which seems to report the news more then the news stations) he would continue with his opinions. It's a slippery slope the NBA has opened with a private discussion destroying his life, but we have seen how wardrobe malfuncions ( Janet Jackson what has she done lately) Mis spoken words ( Jimmy the Greek) and just pure stupid stuff (sterling 100 hours of tap) can really screw you up. So let's get the facts straight and not cloud them with other things the NBA decision was about the colour green. Losts sponsors effect the other 31 teams, and that's why you can't bring in what other folks did and compare it. Have to find a black owner that goes off saying stuff equivalent and gets to keep his team then you may have a point. Until then go Mavs.

by Shelby427 30/04/14, 04:38 pm

go99 wrote:
Shelby427 wrote:
go99 wrote:
Shelby427 wrote:
go99 wrote:I am still going to disagree. What sterling and Schott have is the power to inflict harm with their views. The kkk guy talking white power in his hole in the wall isn't a real problem. The problem is the Sterlings of the world who have the power to inflict harm. So no I don't think you support his views you are just deflecting them. "Sure what he did is bad but look what those black guys did". And Sharpton, jackson, lee aren't racist. They are douchbag, opportunistic, race baiters. But they don't hold a view that whites are less than blacks

Your definition of racism is a bit off.
Racism is not based just on who thinks who is superior... It is ultimately based on the hatred or even dislike of someone based solely on their skin color/race.

No yours is off

"Racism is actions, practices or beliefs, or social or political systems that consider different races to be ranked as inherently superior or inferior to each other "

I don't think Sterling "hates" blacks

So as long as I don't believe I am superior, I can discriminate based on what I like or don't like and that is ok? Do you see how silly that is? That is your rule... You might think Oakland is a superior team to the Rangers, and you might still hate Oakland because of who they are. Now while it is ok to dislike sports teams for whatever reason, as a society most people believe it is just to judge people on their deeds and actions, not their banner.

I don't know if he hates them, but he doesn't like them simply because they are black... That is racism.

Now you can re write the definition of racism if you like but mine was correct. Here is the wbster version "a belief that race is the primary determinant of human traits and capacities and that racial differences produce an inherent superiority of a particular race"

And yes sterling didn't seem to hate blacks he just feels they are inferior. He would rent to them in his buildings etc. Now discrimination is a different thing. I can provide a definition for that too if you would like.

So what you are saying if I am correct, is that you can dislike someone for their skin color, and even "discriminate" against them as long as you don't believe your race is superior to theirs...? Again, discrimination based on race is not inherently racism according to your interpretation of the great Webster...

Got it.. Ok.

by DrSoccer 15/05/14, 12:21 pm

So.. if another pro owner makes some racially/socially/sexually non-pi comment (lets say Hispanic baseball players), do you think he should/will lose the franchise? Think any hockey players/owners/gms/coaches have ever made comments about minorities in hockey? Time for the NHL to act, right? And now what will the green bay packers do? Require a racial/political/gay/religious sensitivity test before you are allowed to buy stock in the FB team? Are the only people who are safe are gay, atheist, AA's? So magic J and Sam? btw this is off the record, no recordings right?

by $occerF@n 15/05/14, 01:02 pm

Let me just say that after everything I have read on this forum, I am ecstatic too see that no one has cited the 1st ammendment...

by Guest 15/05/14, 01:20 pm

$occerF@n wrote:Let me just say that after everything I have read on this forum, I am ecstatic too see that no one has cited the 1st ammendment...

This is Texas; we only know the second amendment.

by go99 15/05/14, 01:37 pm

DrSoccer wrote:So.. if another pro owner makes some racially/socially/sexually non-pi comment (lets say Hispanic baseball players), do you think he should/will lose the franchise? Think any hockey players/owners/gms/coaches have ever made comments about minorities in hockey? Time for the NHL to act, right? And now what will the green bay packers do? Require a racial/political/gay/religious sensitivity test before you are allowed to buy stock in the FB team? Are the only people who are safe are gay, atheist, AA's? So magic J and Sam? btw this is off the record, no recordings right?

My heart break for you the poor persecuted majority. Life must be so hard for you. But to answer your question "yes"

by CharlieSheen's Brain 16/05/14, 09:49 am

Cobra_Kai wrote:
$occerF@n wrote:Let me just say that after everything I have read on this forum, I am ecstatic too see that no one has cited the 1st ammendment...

This is Texas; we only know the second amendment.

Locked and Loaded Winning!

by oldboot 16/05/14, 10:51 am

Cobra_Kai wrote:
$occerF@n wrote:Let me just say that after everything I have read on this forum, I am ecstatic too see that no one has cited the 1st ammendment...

This is Texas; we only know the second amendment.

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