Donald Sterling

[Emkay]

You've never said something in private that you hoped wouldn't be broadcast on the front page of every media outlet in the country?

You want to be punished for something you think, but yet haven't acted on?

I have zero problem with anti-semitism. Think it all you want. Believe we're scum of the earth, money-hungry, media-controlling, elitists.

...just don't run me over with your car.

To ban a guy for something he said in private to a vindictive girlfriend, and upon which he's never acted TMK, is the height of insanity.

I kind of have to agree with you When you bring it out like that

[whYME]

Also,  many people were saying the same thing about Helen Thomas. Why should she lose her job just bec she stated her opinion

Because she had a job where you're supposed to be impartial and objective.

[Freddie]

It was the second Dennis who started it all anyway.

[ayman]

And had a Mexican/black girlfriend...

That's the best part IMO! He tells his half black GF not to pose for pics with other black ppl?!

Also it seems like really poor taste to rant against blacks when his investment in the NBA is hugely supported by black ppl. His top star and HC are both black...

[churnbabychurn]

And had a Mexican/black girlfriend...

He is definitely deranged for thinking he can have a black gf and make her seem white. The tapes are from when reality hit him.

[Deal Guy]

If he was black or Muslim and spoke to his GF about Jews, it would not have been so publicized, and he would never have gotten banned for life. Case closed.

[Chaikel]

by Mel they weren't worried that a bunch of Jews would start mass unrest. Here they want to bury this thing so fast. They're scared of the mob

Racist

Also,  many people were saying the same thing about Helen Thomas. Why should she lose her job just bec she stated her opinion

Which is exactly the point AJK is making. She gave it as a quote to a journalist, on the White House grounds. He said it in his own home to his girlfriend

[TimT]

Racist
Which is exactly the point AJK is making. She gave it as a quote to a journalist, on the White House grounds. He said it in his own home to his girlfriend

Its called reverse racism

[TimT]

He should go on an apology tour. He could start by going on oprah's show & crying for a few minutes. Then all will be forgiven.

[george]

He should go on an apology tour. He could start by going on oprah's show & crying for a few minutes. Then all will be forgiven.

Oprah ended her show three years ago...

[Saver2000]

Just read through this thread. 

Interesting to hear everyone's take -  besides for Freddy -  who we  didn't get to hear  yet bec he's being obnoxious.

[rots5]

+ opera wants to buy the team.

I agree with AJK. In don't get the issue honestly. Who here drives a German made car? If you do, you obviously don't care that the Germans killed out 3/4's of the Jews. And that's ur prerogative. As the doc said. I get paid that's what I care for.
I am not racist but just like there's a gay player and ppl don't like it so there's a racists owner and ppl don't like it.


This is all besides the fact that the whole case is based on illegal content esp in CA.

[TimT]

Oprah ended her show three years ago...

Own tv

[Freddie]

Well, get ready for fun. He's suing. http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/sterling-set-fight-nba-ban-lawsuit-blocking-sale-clippers-source-article-1.1774769

Now that Donald Sterling will be in the news every day for the next 6-12 months as this circus unfolds, maybe you guys will get a taste of what I was trying to convey. The guy is a nut and will say nutty things. Enjoy his pubic spectacle.

[PlatinumGuy]

Who here drives a German made car? If you do, you obviously don't care that the Germans killed out 3/4's of the Jews.

"1+1 obviously equals 16"

[rots5]

"1+1 obviously equals 16"

Didn't say there equal. I was trying to say some players just don't care if their owner is a racist. As long as they get the checks. I think its being blown up way to much.

[PlatinumGuy]

You said someone who drives a German car doesn't car about the Holocaust genocide.

I drive a German car and do care.

[rots5]

You said someone who drives a German car doesn't car about the Holocaust genocide.

I drive a German car and do care.

Exactly! U care that they killed Jews but it doesn't mean you boycott there products. Bec they have nothing to do. Just bec sterling is a racist it doesn't mean his 1$ bill is worth 50 cents. There is no reason there cant be a racist owner. If a player doesn't want to play for one then don't. The same way you don't take that Germans killed Jews into the fact that you want a certain type of car.

[sky121]

Exactly! U care that they killed Jews but it doesn't mean you boycott there products. Bec they have nothing to do. Just bec sterling is a racist it doesn't mean his 1$ bill is worth 50 cents. There is no reason there cant be a racist owner. If a player doesn't want to play for one then don't. The same way you don't take that Germans killed Jews into the fact that you want a certain type of car.

Some people do. Some people won't buy a German car. I'm not sure that's the best example. Meanwhile I think the reason for banning him is more from social pressure. Not "punishing" him in anyway is showing to some people you are agreeing with his words. And it's all a business. Whether anyone agrees or not they are just trying to save their own skin.

[damaxer91]

If he was black or Muslim and spoke to his GF about Jews, it would not have been so publicized, and he would never have gotten banned for life. Case closed.

That's because the NBA isn't full of Jews