Posted on 08/30/2020 8:32:41 AM PDT by yesthatjallen
Recently, ESPN’s Marc Spears reported that only 20% of NBA players are registered to vote. This low number would be staggering in ordinary times. But given that NBA players have recently led the call for young people, especially young “black” people to vote this November; this number just boggles the mind on several fronts.
With the near complete hijacking of the NBA’s messaging since its resumption in the Florida ‘bubble’, by the Black Lives Matter movement; it’s clear that the NBA is not just political, but it’s firmly ensconced in left wing politics, and by extension with the Democrat Party.
The players have been a part of several advertisements urging young people to vote this November, “for change”. And with Donald Trump being the incumbent, the message from NBA players could not be more clear: “Go vote Democrat in November so we can be rid of Trump.”
With that in mind, it’s fair to say that the NBA’s messaging hasn’t just encouraged voting, but it’s clearly pro-liberal in its direction and aim.
Which is why the Spears’ report from the “bubble” is so funny. Mike Greenburg asked Spears about the mindset of the players during the meeting held subsequent to their ‘boycott’ on Tuesday, to which Spears replied: “A lot was said. A lot of emotions. there was talk about finances if the players were to continue to play, not play. There was talk about voting. 20% of the players are registered to vote. It was mentioned in the meeting. And that needs to go up considerably.”
Which begs the question: Are NBA players hypocrites for encouraging voters to vote “for change” in November, when they themselves aren’t even registered to vote?
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Good news.
They couldn't be bothered. They already have their millions and their lavish lifestyle. What do they really care who gets elected to office? Of course, they are happy to spout the talking points of their masters. But in the end, the results of the election don't matter to them.
I agree.
But I can’t imagine not voting.
That's because voting is systemic racism, or something.
Heck, call victim class voting for what it is - it's RACISS!
How much lower than 20% would it be if literacy tests still existed?
That’s probably about how many who can spell “vote”.
they can all spell, “Vote”, but can they spell, “Biden”?
“only 20% of NBA players are registered to vote”
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Idiots shouldn’t be allowed to vote anyway. Just shut up and dribble.
Good. Now if they would stop breeding
Most don’t know how to spell their name.
I think Joe provides a service to register and vote for 'em.
Voting be acting white!
good
Instead of yelling that. Let’s keep it to ourselves.
LOL probably because they are Felons.
That’s because of systemic racism.
Oh wait....
Illiterate thugs. Too dumb to fill out the application.
Damn, that’s too many.
Yes, but we now have Democrats pushing for same day voter registration. Which means they can always register to vote on November 3.
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