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I’ll start a new thread today or tomorrow in the general forum, see you there.Where did you get the idea that the slaves were called "blacks."
I’ll start a new thread today or tomorrow in the general forum, see you there.Where did you get the idea that the slaves were called "blacks."
How about, "You won't have a place on this team"? Gets the point across without most of the baggage.You are weaponizing words, don't you see that? So what is DL supposed to say, I'm going to send your colorful *** back to Louisiana, does that satisfy you?
However, this phrase is absurd.
Just to add to your point. I'm from Peru and 've spent substantial time living overseas (LAC, Europe, USA, SE Asia, etc). It's not easy to fit when you are an expat, especially if you don't speak the language. Regarding your experience in Latin America, although you might be in a minority, oftentimes it comes with perks. Some landlords will prefer having an expat instead of a local. Banks treat you differently. Big corporations or businesses will look at your foreign/american education as a plus, leading to higher salaries when compared to locals. On the other hand, your nationality might determine how people treate you: for example, my experience in Iran was fabulous. Nicest people on the planet. For you it might be different (at least better than SA...in Iran making people feel welcomed is an important value).Your story is a travesty. Sucks.
However, this phrase is absurd. I lived in Colombia for 2.5 years, Mexico for 2 years, I have traveled to 18 states in a wide range of pueblos in Mexico on a dozen trips there, I have spent meaningful time up and down Chile, Peru, Spain, the Dominican Republic, and other Latin countries where I was the only person who was cacausian and... sure enough... I would say that the role was reversed at some level as I was the minority in restaurants, pueblos, tiangis, and meetings frequently.
I have been called GRINGO a million times throughout my travels. That hasn't changed in the last few years. It is not the kindest of terms. But I certainly don't hold it against people or internalize it or make it a public shaming.
When I was alone in Saudi Arabia (and I don't speak farsi) and a shop manager yelled 'Amerikee' while pointing at me angrily, I certainly felt like a minority in that moment. Far from home. Unable to speak the language. On a limited foreign visa in a land foreign to me with an angry man yelling the only word I could undertstand... with Bush and later Obama at home pissing Saudis off. Needless to say, I was not in a position of power.
The position can be reversed if you reside outside of the US. And it can be just as uncomfortable.
There was really no phrasing that Millsap was going to be OK with. Ever had someone tell you aren't good enough to do what you want to do? The guy has convinced himself that the only team that gave him a chance is now the reason he can't live his dream.How about, "You won't have a place on this team"? Gets the point across without most of the baggage.
I agree completely. This was only offered as a way of saying the same thing with the social baggage, but you are probably right Millsap gets offended either way.There was really no phrasing that Millsap was going to be OK with. Ever had someone tell you aren't good enough to do what you want to do? The guy has convinced himself that the only team that gave him a chance is now the reason he can't live his dream.
Reacting to criticism isn't ever really rational.
Truth hurts sometimes. If he’s right he’s right. The fact it bugs you so much is telling. Weather on the net or in an actual real life setting I do and say a lot of stuff that causes a reaction from others. Being falsely accused of wing this or that doesn’t bother me, but those things that are true, truth hurts.Of course, that doen't give him a right to call someone "racist sympathizer". Sticking up for bigotry and downright hateful comments when fighting bigotry and hateful comments really ruins your point.
No, it will be filed away and marched out a couple years from now as being pretty much proven true whenever someone wants to disparage the Utah Jazz. It will take a while for the details to fade and the strength of the accusation to remain.Has there been any further developments? I haven't seen anything in social media or in the news recently. Last thing was Milsap complaining that no matter what the investigation won't be fair. Have any players come forward on either side yet? I am curious how this is going to develop.
Or does it just fade out, with no further mention really?
Yeah, coverage has been pretty low. I guess some websites got some clicks that day, but the story has basically died. Probably Andy Larsen "no triple doubles since 2008" story is getting more hits at this point.So it seems like this story was a very small blip on the whole overall radar. I expect nothing to happen at this point.
I’ve said it many times this new wave social justice snowflake ******** is not my cup of tea. But if we want to make changes let’s do it. It doesn’t hurt me, I am not a privileged ******* that works for an nba team.
we got rid of that evil white owner, the problem is we got another white one. Let’s have The Smiths sell to a minority. Just an idea maybe Donovan’s mom would want to buy it?
2. fire all white managers and replace them with qualified minorities.
3. fire Quin and replace with qualified minority.
4. Trade Bojan and Joe
5. we may be required to move the team to a more “diverse” market. Because diversity of course is better. Oh and diversity only refers to your race nothing else..
We have a long way to go to, let’s get working do we can get there.! Equality for all! Let’s start the firing! Woo woo!
Ok smart guy which racist am I apologizing for? Let's hear it and provide examples. Explain to me how saying "we should wait" before making judgement is sympathizing racism? I bet you can't. Cy said we should fire him, I said let's excercise patience. That is in noway sympathizing with a racist.Truth hurts sometimes. If he’s right he’s right. The fact it bugs you so much is telling. Weather on the net or in an actual real life setting I do and say a lot of stuff that causes a reaction from others. Being falsely accused of wing this or that doesn’t bother me, but those things that are true, truth hurts.
Being an apologist is not literally apologizing.Ok smart guy which racist am I apologizing for? Let's hear it and provide examples. Explain to me how saying "we should wait" before making judgement is sympathizing racism? I bet you can't. Cy said we should fire him, I said let's excercise patience. That is in noway sympathizing with a racist.
Also specifically what is he right about?
Ok what part of saying "let's wait and see before firing DL" is being a racist apologists?
I'm still not sure you understand that apologetics has nothing to do with apologizing. That said I don't remember what started all this at all. I just know you let Cy get you all worked up when that's his whole thing he does.For what! Saying we should wait for more facts?