if rush limbaugh's still in the market for a sports team he might be in luck

[Bob]

http://thinkprogress.org/2010/01/20/white-basketball/

New basketball league open to whites only, to get away from the ‘street-ball’ played by ‘people of color.’

A new professional basketball league called the All-American Basketball Alliance (AABA) sent out a press release on Sunday saying that it intends to start its inaugural season in June, with teams in 12 U.S. cities. However, the AABA is different from other sports leagues because only players who are “natural born United States citizens with both parents of Caucasian race are eligible to play in the league.” AABA commissioner Don “Moose” Lewis insists that he’s not racist, but he just wants to get away from the “street-ball” played by “people of color” and back to “fundamental basketball.” Lewis cited the recent incidents of bad behavior by NBA players, implying that such actions would never happen with white players:

“There’s nothing hatred about what we’re doing,” he said. “I don’t hate anyone of color. But people of white, American-born citizens are in the minority now. Here’s a league for white players to play fundamental basketball, which they like.” [...]

He pointed out recent incidents in the NBA, including Gilbert Arenas’ indefinite suspension after bringing guns into the Washington Wizards locker room, as examples of fans’ dissatisfaction with the way current professional sports are run.

“Would you want to go to the game and worry about a player flipping you off or attacking you in the stands or grabbing their crotch?” he said. “That’s the culture today, and in a free country we should have the right to move ourselves in a better direction.”

The AABA is targeting Southern cities, but one proposed city — Augusta, GA — is opposed to the league. Several other cities have reportedly told Lewis to “stay out of town.”

i'm going to go out on a limb and guess that this league won't get off the ground but goddamn, you almost have to admire the balls of a guy who says "i'm not racist, i don't hate black people, it's just that all black people play dirty and i don't want to let them in, that's all i'm saying, that's totally not racist. some of my best friends are black, i just don't play basketball with them". maybe i just don't know what "racist" means.

[checkyourprez]

clearly u do not.

[jabumbo]

wonder what sort of sponsorship these guys will get?

[GreenEarthAl]

Crest whitening gel?

[skra75]

hahahhahahahahahahha!
oh my I am gonna have to forward this to my buddy in the morning.

[Bob]

clearly u do not.

good one.....?

[Fern]

THAT'S GANGSTA

[checkyourprez]

good one.....?

im just saying, he wants to go old school with it. does that make him racist? i dont think you can judge say one way or the other with what he wants to do.

[Drederick Tatum]

he wants to go old school with it?! what the fuck?!

it's a league set up for whites only. it discriminates against people on the basis of race.

[Fern]

he wants to go old school with it?! what the fuck?!

it's a league set up for whites only. it discriminates against people on the basis of race.

you don't much more old school than that my nigga ....

[Knuckles]

Sweet River Baines (http://www.strimoo.com/video/12168116/Sweet-River-Baines-MySpaceVideos.html)

[Bob]

im just saying, he wants to go old school with it. does that make him racist? i dont think you can judge say one way or the other with what he wants to do.

i feel pretty comfortable judging the "no black people allowed" basketball league to be honest. i'm pretty sure that's the dictionary definition of discriminatory actually

if he wants to "go old school with it", whatever that means (does it mean "no black people allowed?") then he should just set up some kind of strict behavior code or something. saying "no black people" is pretty racist dog

[checkyourprez]

i feel pretty comfortable judging the "no black people allowed" basketball league to be honest. i'm pretty sure that's the dictionary definition of discriminatory actually

if he wants to "go old school with it", whatever that means (does it mean "no black people allowed?") then he should just set up some kind of strict behavior code or something. saying "no black people" is pretty racist dog

a "strict behavior code" is racialism at its finest bob. thats not what americas about.


its about having the freedom to do what you want. if he wants an all white bball league. then it is what it is. who cares really? are they going to close down all the playgrounds and gyms and other basketball leagues around the city so black people cant play?

[Bob]

a "strict behavior code" is racialism at its finest bob. thats not what americas about.


its about having the freedom to do what you want. if he wants an all white bball league. then it is what it is. who cares really? are they going to close down all the playgrounds and gyms and other basketball leagues around the city so black people cant play?

no, i think "whites only" is racialism at its best. it is also what america's not about

[checkyourprez]

no, i think "whites only" is racialism at its best. it is also what america's not about

you need to study up on your history than bobbert.

its what this country was founded on.


my thing is who really gives a shit? im sure theres plenty of leagues there.

[Dorothy Wood]

prez, you're being ridiculous.

you can't just start a league and say "whites only". he could start a league with strict rules like Bob said, and maybe call it "classic basketball" or something...but you can't ban non-white people. he's making an assumption that all "people of color" have behavior problems or something.

honestly, I think the culture of basketball is the way it is because hot-dogging is rewarded. and they take kids out of high school and throw money at them. so, obviously, that kind of situation is going to attract and/or create people who think they can do anything they want and get away with it. because they can. an all-white league isn't going to change that. it'll just attract a bunch of racists with mediocre basketball skills.

[checkyourprez]

prez, you're being ridiculous.

you can't just start a league and say "whites only". he could start a league with strict rules like Bob said, and maybe call it "classic basketball" or something...but you can't ban non-white people. he's making an assumption that all "people of color" have behavior problems or something.

honestly, I think the culture of basketball is the way it is because hot-dogging is rewarded. and they take kids out of high school and throw money at them. so, obviously, that kind of situation is going to attract and/or create people who think they can do anything they want and get away with it. because they can. an all-white league isn't going to change that. it'll just attract a bunch of racists with mediocre basketball skills.

and my point is this country has gotten too damn pc.

if some white people want to start an all white basketball league who really gives a shit.

its not in the original constitution, as this country wasnt founded on equality, but after some years and amendments it was put in there that you may not discriminate on race. i dont see this as discriminating, i just see it as a bunch of white dudes who want to play basketball, and then games in the shower, with each other.

to say "classic basketball" or to have a "strict behavior code" is much more racist in my opinion. its a facade to try and get around looking like a racist. this dude is just coming out and saying he doesnt want to play in a league with black people. no skin of michael jordans back i assure you.

[Ty Webb]

will they lower the nets?

[Bob]

i dont see this as discriminating, i just see it as a bunch of white dudes who want to play basketball, and then games in the shower, with each other.


Discriminate: to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives.

are you really making the argument that "no black people allowed" is somehow not discrimination? do you own a dictionary?

[checkyourprez]

Discriminate: to make a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing on the basis of the group, class, or category to which the person or thing belongs rather than according to actual merit; show partiality: The new law discriminates against foreigners. He discriminates in favor of his relatives.

are you really making the argument that "no black people allowed" is somehow not discrimination? do you own a dictionary?

is an all girls catholic school discrimination?

[Bob]

is an all girls catholic school discrimination?

yes

[checkyourprez]

yes

they are legal.

so whats the problem with a whites only basketball league?

[Bob]

who's talking about legality?

[checkyourprez]

who's talking about legality?

dont try and weasel your way out of this one lawyer boy.

[RobMoney$]

I live in a predominantly Polish neighborhood.
One of the two Catholic churches we have is strictly polish.
They do the Saturday evening mass in english, and Sunday morning service and full blown noon mass in Polish.

The Elementary school does not admit children that are not perdominantly polish. They are directed to the other parrish in the neighborhood.

I have friends who were turned away and were told they were "Not Polish Enough" as they only had one Grandparent who was a 1st generation polish immigrant.


It's no different than golf courses allowing only men.
You can be morally outraged all you want, people have the right to socialize with whom they want to.

[Burnout18]

here is my chance to be a pro athlete!

[saz]

You can be morally outraged all you want, people have the right to socialize with whom they want to.

how enlightening

[Guy Incognito]

CYP - there is a sensible point that i dont agree with in there somewhere and i think i understand what you are on about but you are still talking a lot of bollocks.

For this guy to try and push the idea of keeping it clean and sensible by citing examples of bad behaviour by some high profile black players and inferring that all "non-caucasians" would be like that and white people wouldnt?????????. Thats bullshit, blinkered and racist. Its just like the BNP over here, just dressing it all up to try and influence people in different ways but when you pull it all apart its just racism.

[RobMoney$]

"I may not agree with what you say, but I will fight to the death for your right to say it" -Voltaire

[Bob]

we're all philosophers suddenly, great

look, i'm not trying to say anything about morality or legality here or trying to pass judgment on what this guy should or should not be allowed to do. racists should be able to associate with whoever they want, i agree. all i'm saying is that it's funny how in denial this guy is about being racist. he's convinced himself that this isn't a race thing, he just wants to make a sportsmanlike, back to fundamentals basketball league, but what he's done is said "all black people are violent and unsportsmanlike, therefore they're barred"

do you really not understand how that's racist

[checkyourprez]

im not saying his underlying reasoning isnt racist. if i was forced to wager money i would bet on him being in the kkk. and while it may not be of the best taste in the reasoning of what hes doing, i really dont have a problem with it.

as long as its not the only professional league; there are numerous pay leagues on many levels; i really have no objection to it.

[kaiser soze]

What will happened to the sanctity of racially integrated sports?

If this is tolerated imagine the consequences!?!


All strip joints will require brail pasties for the blind!
Crossed eyed people will get a +5 point advantage on their driving tests!
Tall hats will be allowed in movie theaters again!
Gay marriage?!?!

[RobMoney$]

Tall hats will be allowed in movie theaters again!

Have you been to a theater lately?
Tall hats would be the least of your inconviences.