BirdistheWord
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And she should get some anger management counseling.
And I am in the 30-70 year old age range.
And, I did not take this discussion to social media.
No cookie or trophy necessary.
That’s about it.
Sheryl Swoopes apologizes to Caitlin
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And I am in the 30-70 year old age range.
And, I did not take this discussion to social media.
No cookie or trophy necessary.
That’s about it.
Only when they lose........
Touché…..I have no doubt you and I’d be able to coexist 😊 though I think you are at least 20 years younger, correct?
Is it?And she should get some anger management counseling. (Well then tell her that.....)
And I am in the 30-70 year old age range. (I know...)
And, I did not take this discussion to social media. (Yes,Hawkeye ReportGIA is not social media. I'm gonna call on you for future reference when this argument inevitably comes up again, so that you can testify on my behalf that GIA isn't social media....................
No cookie or trophy necessary. (Well good, because we were out anyway.)
That’s about it.
Lol. I'd imagine that CC is as "okay with it" as she was with that face stalking shit that Reese pulled on her at the end of the Finals game. What we've learned about Clark in the last year is that as cool as she is in the big moment of games, she's just as cool and savvy in a media relations way. At every turn and challenge she's taking the high road and come out on top. True to her upbringing she's made "turn the other cheek" into an art form. Still deep down she's as much a type A as anyone who's ever played. I think the haters fuel her, much like MJ....
BirdistheWord
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I could probably keep going but enjoyed the banter. I did LOL at “I know.”
If assholes can't acknowledge journalists need to adhere to rules, then you have a point. Which makes you an asshole.
Sheryl Swoopes addresses Caitlin Clark comments
When asked about Clark breaking the DI scoring record previously held by Kelsey Plum, Swoopes misstated that Clark was in her fifth year.theathletic.com
The latent, ok not so latent, racism in this thread is truly sad and eye watering. If Clark was black and had accomplished the same feat at Iowa, reactions would be tepid at best.
BirdistheWord
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Clark = White and a homegrown Iowan. Most of the users on here and in the State of Iowa are white. Most of the blow back is from black folks, not in Iowa. I don't think this is tough to understand. Everything critical a black person might say will be viewed through a racial lens and every assessment will be 1000X amplified even if the comment was stupid or benign.
You obviously don't follow postings on Off Topic, or you would know my position on lies and misinformation on sewer networks such as Fox and the blossoming alternatives.
People say stupid shit all the time. That's what makes this forum interesting. It doesn't negate racism and jealousy.
This is the most important word…
People, not me incidentally, love to use “racism” when in reality words like Pride, jealousy, hatred, fear, work just as well….
There isn’t a person in the world that doesn’t deal with some sort of prejudices (racism being a form) so I get a pretty big chuckle out of people carelessly banding about “racism”….
They got backlash because their black and she got it because she’s too white. And it all comes back to petty jealousy & Pride… it’s life 🤷♂️
And by the way, I’m not saying it’s OK but there’s a big reason why pride, jealousy, idolatry, etc. etc. is talked about so prevalently in the Bible…
It’s bad stuff…
And it honestly gets watered down by “this” society’s need to interject race everywhere…
Let me tell you something, if you’re a shitty human being or even if you just occasionally do shitty things (we ALL do) your guilty, period!
Being racist is meaningless. It’s just a part of what makes you a peace of shit….
I think we honestly have people in the world, who think a genocidal maniac killing off his own countryman somehow is better than not hiring someone based on skin color or gender.
Sure the latter is shitty and if you believe in God and wrong being wrong, then we can both agree it’s wrong. But societally one is grossly worse than the other…
Is there a network out there not spreading lies and agenda?!
The answer of course being no…if you espouse any network over another and preach about them consistently, I immediately put you in the camp of people who can’t think for themselves.
Life isn't way worse now, it’s the media that wants you to believe that. They want to scare you into believing the government “big brother” is the only thing that can save you.
They all do that….wed be much better off with much smaller government and way less media exposure.
Caitlan is the one inn control of this situation. Sometimes it is better to say nothing at all, which she has done. Well played, #22.
BirdistheWord
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Yeah, the pushback seems to be clustered and while not what I would call overt you have to think it’s not a coincidence.
Ya know, if it were critically correct the backlash would be more subdued. Besides, Mulkey used the same numbers and argument a week before Swoopes repeated it. Not racial but misinformed or too lazy to be prepared for topics I’d bet she was aware were going to be discussed.
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I will say I am impressed with Reese's growth. I despised her antics in the title game, but she really seems to have matured, and I must give credit and props when they are due.Sheryl Swoopes addresses Caitlin Clark comments
When asked about Clark breaking the DI scoring record previously held by Kelsey Plum, Swoopes misstated that Clark was in her fifth year.
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I can't pretend to have walked in your shoes but I think it is simple as don't be a dick/bitch, and if you throw shade at a beloved mega star in today's world of social media, you better be accurate.
She is either wise beyond her years or she has received unbelievable PR management advice from her agent, parents, or whoever. Really a masterclass on how to diffuse situations and raise the tide for all ships.
Her manager has done a good job making her realize there is more money to be made not being a "bitch". Kudos to Ms. Reese for listening.
She doesnt mean the apology so whi cares. Just felt the pressure of being racist.
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