HighlandHomie
Well-Known Member
This guy has been a well-documented racist nutbag for decades. TMZ's release of audio obviously magnified things, but his sentiments revealed through that audio (doctored or not) is NOT news.
Silver's robot like presser on the matter was nothing more than publicly making sure Sterling cannot sue the league. There are hundreds of millions of dollars on the table from both sides should the NBA try impose any sanctions or force him to sell. In a free market society, people are free to say whatever they want about just about anything and do whatever they want (within the law) with their money.
I find it curious Doc Rivers and the Clippers players are speaking out against Sterling considering they all willingly chose to be employed by him given his documented history of prejudice. If the audio on TMZ was the first they'd learned of it, then shame on them for not doing one iota of research on their potential employer.
These stories become so big it sickens me because the only reason they're big is because it's a chance for the masses to stroke themselves with self-righteousness. The narrative that's already exploded in the (death of journalism) 24-hour news cycle/social media/bloggosphere is centered around race and how repulsive bigotry in 2014 is. Yet the same people expressing appalled indignation by an owner's sentiments, are the same who tacitly support them by consuming his product. The NBA and the owners have stood by just as idly, with mere slap on the wrists to Sterling with (relatively) petty fines.
It's not news the rich ****s of the country own everything. Most human beings suck in their own unique way. Humans who are physically and athletically gifted enough to play in the NBA are free to choose to do so, as well as choosing to pursue a different career should they be opposed to a flawed human (bigot/degenerate gambler/misogynist/adulterer/etc.) paying their salary. The people who choose to consume the NBA's product whether they're season ticket holders, purchase apparel or tune into the broadcasts on TV are also in no way obligated to do so.
If the public truly cared about shifting cultural ideals that they feel so strongly about (just check their facebook page or tweets!!), it would. But they're too busy being zombies glued to their ****ing cell phone, computer or TV. When the country's government was sold to the rich ****s many decades ago, the public was given plenty of distractions to keep them from investigating who truly were the decision makers or why decisions were made by them.
I've found peace with paying my taxes, abiding by the laws set forth by federal, state and county governments as well as enjoying the company of those I love or share a genuine bond of friendship with. One of the many distractions from the reality of a power structure/caste system in this country that I enjoy partaking in is professional sports entertainment.
I don't condone any of Sterling (the self-loathing Jewish man who's last name at birth was Tokowitz) misguided values, but I choose to watch the game despite the knowledge that I'm spending money on products who's owners may have personalities I fundamentally oppose.
If this issue the media will surely keep in the headlines (to keep the public clicking links or watching on tv) until closure with the situation is the one that sparks the public to revolt and raise arms to change the infrastructure of this country, perhaps I will join in the revolution. But if Trayvon Martin's death at the hands of George Zimmerman, the Bundy Ranch or any major domestic news story before or in between hasn't, I doubt an Instagram post igniting an 80-year old to spew vitriol while being recorded will.
Okay, time to step off my soapbox and get back to watching Breaking Bad on Netflix (I'm seven episodes deep today). I appreciate anyone who has taken the time to read this and takes some more time to respond.
Silver's robot like presser on the matter was nothing more than publicly making sure Sterling cannot sue the league. There are hundreds of millions of dollars on the table from both sides should the NBA try impose any sanctions or force him to sell. In a free market society, people are free to say whatever they want about just about anything and do whatever they want (within the law) with their money.
I find it curious Doc Rivers and the Clippers players are speaking out against Sterling considering they all willingly chose to be employed by him given his documented history of prejudice. If the audio on TMZ was the first they'd learned of it, then shame on them for not doing one iota of research on their potential employer.
These stories become so big it sickens me because the only reason they're big is because it's a chance for the masses to stroke themselves with self-righteousness. The narrative that's already exploded in the (death of journalism) 24-hour news cycle/social media/bloggosphere is centered around race and how repulsive bigotry in 2014 is. Yet the same people expressing appalled indignation by an owner's sentiments, are the same who tacitly support them by consuming his product. The NBA and the owners have stood by just as idly, with mere slap on the wrists to Sterling with (relatively) petty fines.
It's not news the rich ****s of the country own everything. Most human beings suck in their own unique way. Humans who are physically and athletically gifted enough to play in the NBA are free to choose to do so, as well as choosing to pursue a different career should they be opposed to a flawed human (bigot/degenerate gambler/misogynist/adulterer/etc.) paying their salary. The people who choose to consume the NBA's product whether they're season ticket holders, purchase apparel or tune into the broadcasts on TV are also in no way obligated to do so.
If the public truly cared about shifting cultural ideals that they feel so strongly about (just check their facebook page or tweets!!), it would. But they're too busy being zombies glued to their ****ing cell phone, computer or TV. When the country's government was sold to the rich ****s many decades ago, the public was given plenty of distractions to keep them from investigating who truly were the decision makers or why decisions were made by them.
I've found peace with paying my taxes, abiding by the laws set forth by federal, state and county governments as well as enjoying the company of those I love or share a genuine bond of friendship with. One of the many distractions from the reality of a power structure/caste system in this country that I enjoy partaking in is professional sports entertainment.
I don't condone any of Sterling (the self-loathing Jewish man who's last name at birth was Tokowitz) misguided values, but I choose to watch the game despite the knowledge that I'm spending money on products who's owners may have personalities I fundamentally oppose.
If this issue the media will surely keep in the headlines (to keep the public clicking links or watching on tv) until closure with the situation is the one that sparks the public to revolt and raise arms to change the infrastructure of this country, perhaps I will join in the revolution. But if Trayvon Martin's death at the hands of George Zimmerman, the Bundy Ranch or any major domestic news story before or in between hasn't, I doubt an Instagram post igniting an 80-year old to spew vitriol while being recorded will.
Okay, time to step off my soapbox and get back to watching Breaking Bad on Netflix (I'm seven episodes deep today). I appreciate anyone who has taken the time to read this and takes some more time to respond.
