Whites only' basketball league announced

Zephyr15 · 01-24-2010, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by bosstones

Depending on how you look at it, you could also say that its a trickle down effect. Considering how long ago non-whites made way into our collective society, it would take time for them to rise to prominence in any significant #'s. The fact that we are seeing more and more non-whites in higher positions/statures in society (corporate and political), to me, means things are moving in the right direction.

For example, racial segregation with African Americans lasted until primarily the 1950's-'60's. It would take more than a generation for them to work their way up the ladder (both on their own accord and working through racial barriers that would initially still exist).

Bingo. True racism is obviously abhorrent, but if I moved to China would it make sense for me, or my kids and grandkids, to bitch about the fact that there weren't more white people in power in China? Obviously not. The same logic applies here. Caucasians have always been the most numerous racial/ethnic group in America so it should come as no surprise that they still dominate the positions of power. We are already seeing that change as the USA's demographics change, but it takes time.

HiYo2o · 01-25-2010, 02:53 AM

pshh we asians have our own league as well! asianhoops.net

slo_guy · 01-25-2010, 06:07 AM

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Originally Posted by HiYo2o

pshh we asians have our own league as well! asianhoops.net

But I've seen other races play in that league.

The one similar to this league is the Japanese NAU leagues. They let just about every "asian" race in except for Filipinos. I guess the racist bastards that run that league are afraid of competition. They've even threatened that if anyone every brought legal action toward them, they would just disband.

dr.jay · 01-25-2010, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by McMuffin

Wtf! White man can't jump.

I'm 5'10, white and CAN DUNK!!! I've been dunking since my freshman year in H.S.

02themax · 01-25-2010, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by dr.jay

I'm 5'10, white and CAN DUNK!!! I've been dunking since my freshman year in H.S.

I think he was joking...

Obviously you've got some mad hops! But seriously what does having an all white league prove? It sounds racist to me in the fact that both parents have to be born caucasian in order to play. Would YOU feel a sense of pride running in a league like that?? Is this something that we want our kids looking up to and thinking that it's normal?

dr.jay · 01-25-2010, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 02themax

I think he was joking...

Obviously you've got some mad hops! But seriously what does having an all white league prove? It sounds racist to me in the fact that both parents have to be born caucasian in order to play. Would YOU feel a sense of pride running in a league like that?? Is this something that we want our kids looking up to and thinking that it's normal?

I was blessed with a 42inch vertical but being 5'10 and white kind of hurt me when b-ball recruiters came by my high school, so I can see how this league would benefit people like me(not saying that I am/was good enough to play in it)

MontegoGoGoGo · 01-25-2010, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by 02themax

I think he was joking...

Obviously you've got some mad hops! But seriously what does having an all white league prove? It sounds racist to me in the fact that both parents have to be born caucasian in order to play. Would YOU feel a sense of pride running in a league like that?? Is this something that we want our kids looking up to and thinking that it's normal?

It's like being the smartest kid in spechil ed.

dr.jay · 01-25-2010, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoGoGoGo

It's like being the smartest kid in spechil ed.

Thanks for the input Rosie

MontegoGoGoGo · 01-25-2010, 12:47 PM

I wasn't talking to you, but you're welcome, shorty.

dr.jay · 01-25-2010, 01:00 PM

Shorty??? I'm Italian, at 5'10 I'm considered a fucking giant

McMuffin · 01-25-2010, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.jay

I'm 5'10, white and CAN DUNK!!! I've been dunking since my freshman year in H.S.

I was referring to the movie, relax.

My coworker is 100% Italian and he considers himself "Latin." What gives....

HiYo2o · 01-25-2010, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by slo_guy

But I've seen other races play in that league.

The one similar to this league is the Japanese NAU leagues. They let just about every "asian" race in except for Filipinos. I guess the racist bastards that run that league are afraid of competition. They've even threatened that if anyone every brought legal action toward them, they would just disband.

yeah they do but i always thought it was a little border line because your allowed 2 non-asians.

Epacy2 · 01-25-2010, 09:53 PM

What's the big deal?
Noone gets this bent out of shape about BET, Miss Black America, affirmative action, the Rooney Rule or lower admission standards for minorities.
Those are just as racist, insensitive, and pro-segregation as this idea ever could be.

This society is a joke...

samwoo2go · 01-26-2010, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by FStop7

guess what time it is

it's freestyle time

See! This is exactly what I am talking about, even Chinese freestyle is by a white guy

Dan in PA · 01-26-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Epacy2

What's the big deal?
Noone gets this bent out of shape about BET, Miss Black America, affirmative action, the Rooney Rule or lower admission standards for minorities.
Those are just as racist, insensitive, and pro-segregation as this idea ever could be.

This society is a joke...

Again, +1,000,000.

McMuffin · 01-26-2010, 12:42 AM

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Originally Posted by samwoo2go

See! This is exactly what I am talking about, even Chinese freestyle is by a white guy

That shit is hilarious tho!!!

02themax · 01-26-2010, 12:55 AM

Do you need to prove your parents are black to get BET?

C'mon dude seriously, and I agree with you about the previous statement. If they had like a black hockey league in which you had to prove both of your parents are black to play then I would agree with you.

I would be more interested in an all white team where you didn't have to "prove" your white background but still played in a mixed league. That to me would be "white pride" that would be fun to watch. Especially if they somehow got into the NBA and won the championship in the first year!!

Anyways, back on topic, if the whole league is skin bald then we know somethings up!

Dan in PA · 01-26-2010, 01:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 02themax

"white pride"

But that phrase is completely unacceptable in our society.

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