SoRuffShoNuff
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We don't want to ruin the perpetrators life, it's best to just let this go.
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Vandals spraypaint "Nigger" on gate of Lebron James' LA home
- Thread starter theignoramus
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DerangedHermit
Member
We talking about the same LA where Donald Sterling had a NBA team? Or is it some new LA?
I get it's sarcastic, I guess I'm just not used to it yet, I'm guessing it has to do with all the commentary on people voting for Trump because of economic anxiety, but is that term a dog whistle now? Or does it have something to do with Lebron being rich as fuck? Because I could imagine someone with a straight face saying that this is about Lebron having more money than the average man, and this person is just poor and lashing out, not racism - kind of like the recent Euro threads on racism.
Fuck I've had a long day and I don't know which way is up anymore.
Frozenprince
Banned
The permanent reminder. No matter how famous you are. No matter how rich, successful, loved and talented.
To a lot of people, you ain't nothing but an animal.
To a lot of people, you ain't nothing but an animal.
JoJoShabadoo
Member
Really not much to add as this is blatantly racist. But maybe this will fire LeBron up to score more.
Also Lol at making gate puns.
Also Lol at making gate puns.
Lil'DigiOp
Member
JordanN
Banned
The problem with America is hatred for colored people is ingrained in its culture.
Confederate statues literally populate the country. America is not even shy about it. It's very blunt, straight in your face "ha! the confederacy still lives moron!".
billy beane
Banned
Butthurt Laker or Clip fans mad at the Warriors so they trying to rile up LeBron before the Finals. I see you.
If the police even come out and don't shoot you
Yoshimitsu126
Member
Messed up. Is this is vacation home?
theignoramus
Member
Outside of basketball, he's been a saint. A family man and a real role model for the youth.
Bruce Springsteen
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Cavs in 1
One what? One tree seems to be what this guy wants.
Atomic Playboy
Member
"Detectives are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime."
Are they legally required to use the word "possible"? Because where the fuck is the "possible" in this scenario? Graffiti on private property is a crime, and they used the worst racial slur imaginable... what the fuck else could it be if not a hate crime? They don't use that language for other crimes. James Holmes didn't get arrested for "possible" mass murder. Racism isn't going to magically disappear just because you pretend it might all be a misunderstanding.
Are they legally required to use the word "possible"? Because where the fuck is the "possible" in this scenario? Graffiti on private property is a crime, and they used the worst racial slur imaginable... what the fuck else could it be if not a hate crime? They don't use that language for other crimes. James Holmes didn't get arrested for "possible" mass murder. Racism isn't going to magically disappear just because you pretend it might all be a misunderstanding.
Sunster
Member
no one wants to add to the hate crime stats maybe? idk. some bullshit reason.
This is my reaction to the story as well. What has to happen before its no longer "possible"?
It's the reason way news reports always use "alleged," even when things seem pretty clear cut.
Exploratory
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Kudos that was actually funny.
DerangedHermit
Member
Yes. He's black.
Thinks he's better than Jordan. He isn't.
cartographer
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In Sochi this is considered cultural differences artistic expression.
Even if you in a Benz, you still a nigga in a coupe.
Jag
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Lebron is an amazing role model for kids. People give him crap but he's an honorable guy on and off the court.
……forgetit
Member
I know it's shocking, but many people say and think that
He's a better person, at least
Goose_Se7en
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When I was a kid my great grandma would always say "el negro es negro dónde quiera" (a nigger is a nigger everywhere) only when I got older did I realize what she meant. LeBron is an example of this. You can be wholesome, successful, a role model, extremely wealthy. But in America if you're Black, doesn't count for shit.
yeah they fucking do.
The only people that truly have any hate toward LeBron are idiots. This includes racists. Dude seems like an outstanding person, his biggest scandal was announcing he was moving to a new team on ESPN. He is a top 5 NBA player all time. No good reason to hate on him.
Fenderputty
Banned
So legally ... what's the hate crime modifier for something like vandalism?
The Faceless Master
Member
inside job by Cavs fans that want him angry.
For some folks, no matter how far we climb, or how successful we are, we'll still just be a nigger to them. That shit is embedded deep, and "teachable moments" aren't going to do shit.
Speaking as someone who used to harbor more than a little racism, homophobia, and Islamophobia during his youth growing up in Wisconsin, I know that change starts from within. It wasn't until I got my head out of my ass and realized how horrible and hypocritical of a person I was being to those that weren't like me that I decided to change (hypocritical, because, as a black dude, I wanted equality and my rights as a human being respected, yet I used to turn a blind eye to the plights of other marginalized groups/minorities like the LGBT community).
These people won't change until they actively pursue change. Me being a model negro isn't going to do shit to get them to stop hating me and people like me. Lebron is a talented and respected athlete, but he's still black, and this is a reminder that some people will never be able to see past that. The sad and frustrating thing is that there are a lot more people like that in this country than we're comfortable admitting to. These aren't isolated incidents for the vast majority of minorities in this country.
I hope when these people are caught, they get more than just a slap on the wrist.
Speaking as someone who used to harbor more than a little racism, homophobia, and Islamophobia during his youth growing up in Wisconsin, I know that change starts from within. It wasn't until I got my head out of my ass and realized how horrible and hypocritical of a person I was being to those that weren't like me that I decided to change (hypocritical, because, as a black dude, I wanted equality and my rights as a human being respected, yet I used to turn a blind eye to the plights of other marginalized groups/minorities like the LGBT community).
These people won't change until they actively pursue change. Me being a model negro isn't going to do shit to get them to stop hating me and people like me. Lebron is a talented and respected athlete, but he's still black, and this is a reminder that some people will never be able to see past that. The sad and frustrating thing is that there are a lot more people like that in this country than we're comfortable admitting to. These aren't isolated incidents for the vast majority of minorities in this country.
I hope when these people are caught, they get more than just a slap on the wrist.
Goose_Se7en
Banned
This post is spot on. Good shit right here.
theignoramus
Member
https://twitter.com/BleacherReport/status/870037735934877697
Lebron's response.
Lebron's response.
Stabby McSter
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he doesn't think that
The Greek Freak
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It's a stupid meme in naive bubbles like gaf that basically acts as if the millions of obama voters who voted Trump or stayed home this past election are all racist scumbag nazis/kkk members instead of just frustrated idiots.
Probably still less than walking down the street while black if the cops get that "dehumanizing glare".
Mr.Shrugglesã
Banned
I read this as Lebanon.
Comments make me sick. Every time I say never again and every time I eventually get some faith in humanity back and then boom. Never again.
TestOfTide
Banned
Can I jokingly say the spray painters were likely from San Francisco and/or Boston?
Are some of those responses really bad sarcasm or are they serious?
In what way could this be a "hoax"? What would make it hoax?
Gordon Shumway
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It ain't where you're from, it's..
Twitter responses will make you question humanity. There's a lot of ignorant idiots about.