Paxon
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They'll come back. If they don't, so be it. The leagues simply are not in a position to deny overtures to the players on these issues at this point in time.
OT: And now we return to our regularly scheduled program
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For such principled people, these players sure folded quickly when it became apparent they would take a 20-30% pay cut next season. That gives me all the information I need.
Paxon
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The initial "boycott" last night was simply for last night so you can't act like it was intended to go on forever before they chickened out. Striking the rest of the playoffs was.merely something debated after the fact.
I don't see other folks taking 30% paycuts over sociopolitical gestures, btw. Nevermind in this situation you'd have to have over 100 people on board to be do that together.
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*an escape from politics they disagree with.
There's politics in sports already, but the people saying they'll stop watching now happen to agree with those politics.
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Actually he Lakers and Clippers voted to end their seasons immediately, so they clearly envisioned this boycott lasting more than one game.
I have no problem with players using their sport as a forum to express their political and social beliefs. But let's at least be honest and distinguish between a principled stand against a perceived injustice that forces one to risk something, vs. the cheap signaling emanating from the NBA.
Paxon
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Unless I missed something, the Lakers and Clippers weren't the teams that sat out Wednesday night. That is independent of the Bucks sitting out Wednesday night, which by no indication I've seen was intended to go on. Then all the teams (players) met to discuss the possibility of more, which only the Clippers and Lakers supported in full, as I said myself in another comment, maybe in another thread.
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Yesterday I thought: "better not touch that very dangerous button"
Today I bumped into my computer that in turn bumped into a microphone that pushed the button, sending phantom power into all my synths and compressors.
Had a scare but everything seems fine, hard to diagnose if it's some minor damage but I better find it now if I need to use my insurance.
Today I bumped into my computer that in turn bumped into a microphone that pushed the button, sending phantom power into all my synths and compressors.
Had a scare but everything seems fine, hard to diagnose if it's some minor damage but I better find it now if I need to use my insurance.
Mike McDermott
blah blah blah
vcv
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The tweet from his twitter account announcing his passing is already the most favorited tweet of all time. In 12 hours. That’s insane and shows his absolutely impact and reach.
Buffaloed
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WNY native, NBA All-Star Cliff Robinson dies | News 4 Buffalo
Cliff Robinson, NBA All-Star, dies at 53 - CNN
Robinson was 53 years old. The cause of death wasn't disclosed. In 2017 he suffered a stroke that he was able to recover from after going through a long rehab, had a tumor removed from his jaw in 2018, and had surgery for cancer last year. Sucks that the pride of Riverside High never got to play an NBA game in his hometown.
Cliff Robinson, NBA All-Star, dies at 53 - CNN
Robinson was 53 years old. The cause of death wasn't disclosed. In 2017 he suffered a stroke that he was able to recover from after going through a long rehab, had a tumor removed from his jaw in 2018, and had surgery for cancer last year. Sucks that the pride of Riverside High never got to play an NBA game in his hometown.
brian_griffin
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truthbluth
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It now seems pretty clear to me that social networking is perhaps the worst technology ever invented. The atom bomb was pretty bad. And yet, it did end a war and prevent other wars from even taking place. Facebook is a f***ing plague. It has no redeeming quality.
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
Der Jaeger
Generational EBUG
If she wins, and gets the prize money, will PSE be able to get more scouts for the Sabres then?
Eh, it's just combination of personal webpages mixed with messageboard functionality.
It's how it's been weaponized for profits that make it a cesspool.
cybresabre
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From the "Hey, I already know you, so why don't I hire you to run some unrelated department?" department:
www.sabre.com/insights/releases/sabre-names-scott-wilson-as-president-hospitality-solutions
(okay okay, he does look very qualified, and I'm not posting this in good faith, but in my defense it's a very, very long offseason.)
www.sabre.com/insights/releases/sabre-names-scott-wilson-as-president-hospitality-solutions
(okay okay, he does look very qualified, and I'm not posting this in good faith, but in my defense it's a very, very long offseason.)
Jim Bob
RIP RJ
Buffaloed
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She's done quite well. Over $1 million in career prize money. She's guaranteed at least $100k for winning this match. Next up Petra Kvitova.
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