January LC Thread: Meet the new boss - Page 42 - Politics and Economics

For decades, the Warriors have refused to acknowledge our city. Years ago, during the previous ownership, I asked why they weren’t the Oakland Warriors. Years ago, after they introduced the retro San Francisco jerseys, I asked why there were no Oakland uniforms. Each time, they gave the same answer: our fans are all over the Bay Area. “We have season ticket holders in Walnut Creek and Concord” … “We have to think about our fans in the South Bay” … “We’ve been Golden State for so long, why change?” … Blah. Blah. Blah.

Translation: Oakland is too violent, too ghetto and too ugly and we don’t want to share in that brand. Even where the stadium is located – deep East Oakland, where the undesired grime and ruggedness is the décor – is deemed unfit for such a glamorous team.

For 50 years, Oakland has embraced the Warriors. This city was the refuge back when San Francisco didn’t support the Warriors and then-owner Franklin Mieuli was ready to bounce to San Diego. This region, with its rough edges and bent on loyalty, made the Warriors relevant when the franchise wasn’t shiny enough to attract San Francisco’s wealth. Oakland made the Warriors. The East Bay made the Warriors.

So even though the grass might be financially greener in San Francisco, the theme is common: this area isn’t good enough. This is about business, no doubt, Lacob maximizing his investment. It’s about getting money. The problem with that is, the fans’ dedication wasn’t about money. It was personal. It always will be. Business decisions don’t go over well in personal relationships. And when you chose the girl across the street, it really hurts. You have to be from here to understand why San Francisco is that.

Can't help but agree. The Warriors have always been East Bay in their DNA. Moving to a fancy new arena in San Francisco doesn't feel right.

01-18-2017 , 03:14 PM

#1027

suzzer99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pvn

jesus christ, suzzer. Yes, you personally should be more worried about the generic kidnapper with duct tape since suzie's uncle is only interested in suzie and not YOUR kid. But the point of the amber alert isn't to protect YOU and YOUR kid PERSONALLY.

Dude you took like 4 right turns from what I was talking about, and shifted goalposts out of the stadium, which is impressive even for you.

01-18-2017 , 03:46 PM

#1028

Oroku$aki

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Gonna miss Obama.

01-18-2017 , 03:55 PM

#1029

MrWookie

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Lol, did Tapatalk eliminate Participated threads? Now it is completely useless.

01-18-2017 , 03:59 PM

#1030

prana

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ND Legislator Gives MLK Speech Praising Confederate Soldiers and Reagan

In the last week they have delayed medical marijuana until at least August because it "needs work" and instead of working on that they introduced:

- a no mask covering your face bill - it was ****ing -30 degrees last week because of DAPL
- a bill making it legal to hit protesters blocking roadways because of DAPL
- a bill allowing cities or the state to block refugees completely

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01-18-2017 , 04:03 PM

#1031

GermanGuy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

Lol, did Tapatalk eliminate Participated threads? Now it is completely useless.

Mine (iPhone) still seems to have it.
And it also has "subscribed" ones, unless that isn't working for moderators somehow.

01-18-2017 , 04:12 PM

#1032

goofyballer

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Obama spitting some fire in his last press conference - (paraphrasing) "We are the only advanced democracy in the world that makes it harder for people to vote, rather than easier, and that comes directly from Jim Crow and the legacy of slavery"

01-18-2017 , 04:14 PM

#1033

champstark

aka starkwired

Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 14,838

Quote:

Originally Posted by goofyballer

a list of the organizations of the reporters he's called on:

WHCA
Fox News
Univision
Al-Arabiya
LGBT Newspaper
Urban Radio Networks

absolutely love the subtle hint

01-18-2017 , 05:42 PM

#1034

suzzer99

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

Lol, did Tapatalk eliminate Participated threads? Now it is completely useless.

Twas always completely useless.

01-18-2017 , 05:43 PM

#1035

OmgGlutten!

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yeah i dont know why people dont just use safari for 2+2 on mobile it is fine for me.

01-18-2017 , 05:46 PM

#1036

jalfrezi

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The 2+2 Forums app works ok on an iPad. Just don't expect to see quotes display properly.

01-18-2017 , 05:47 PM

#1037

MrWookie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by OmgGlutten!

yeah i dont know why people dont just use safari for 2+2 on mobile it is fine for me.

Small buttons on the web, harder to click Jump to first unread post, slower to load,

01-18-2017 , 05:56 PM

#1038

Gizmo

Hottest Khaleesi

Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 11,951

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrWookie

Small buttons on the web, harder to click Jump to first unread post, slower to load,

I just zoom in on the button I need to click.

01-18-2017 , 06:08 PM

#1039

MrWookie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Gizmo

I just zoom in on the button I need to click.

Yeah, it's still an extra, awkward step.

01-18-2017 , 06:15 PM

#1040

suzzer99

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Just get a 13" mac pro like all normal humans.

01-18-2017 , 06:45 PM

#1041

MrWookie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by suzzer99

Just get a 13" mac pro like all normal humans.

Don't want to use the company wifi when poasting at work.

01-18-2017 , 06:53 PM

#1042

zikzak

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x-posting from the resistance thread. Wiki for political resistance to Trump/GOP. This looks like a pretty useful resource if it's kept updated and active.

https://www.resistancemanual.org/Resistance_Manual_Home

01-18-2017 , 07:53 PM

#1043

Fatal Checkraise

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**** might hit the fan in Gambia in a few minutes, Cliffs:

- Yahya Jammeh has been quasi-dictator for 22 years
- Elections on 1st of December brought a surprise win for the opposition
- He surprisingly conceded at first
- Opposition then announced they were going to prosecute him
- He retracted his concession and wants to stay in power
- Inauguration of new president set for tomorrow
- Senegal and other West African countries have set an ultimatum for Jammeh to step down, otherwise they will intervene with their armies.
- Ultimatum expires midnight (8 minutes from now)

01-18-2017 , 07:55 PM

#1044

FlyWf

It's the other way

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https://www.buzzfeed.com/jamieross/t...6Z1#.hsbBWMP15

An absolutely hilarious and undercovered element of the alt-right(Milo, Infowars, Chuck C Johnson, and so forth) is that they are to a man absolute ****ing morons.

01-18-2017 , 07:57 PM

#1045

FlyWf

It's the other way

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also I think I found chezlaw's Twitter

01-18-2017 , 07:58 PM

#1046

FlyWf

It's the other way

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Wait that was a joke but maybe it really is him

01-18-2017 , 08:11 PM

#1047

Trolly McTrollson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatal Checkraise

Army Chief says he's not gonna fight, but who knows:

Quote:

am not going to involve my soldiers in a stupid fight. I love my men,” he added, stopping to pose for selfies with admirers while dressed in fatigues, beret and green t-shirt, according to those present.

We are not going to involve ourselves militarily. This is a political dispute...I am not going to involve my soldiers in a stupid fight. I love my men.

“If they (Senegalese) come in, we are here like this,” Badjie said, making a hands up to surrender gesture.

01-18-2017 , 08:13 PM

#1048

zikzak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Fatal Checkraise

A Senegalese invasion should last about 30 minutes. Maybe 45 if it's raining.

01-18-2017 , 08:16 PM

#1049

Fatal Checkraise

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Yeah, I somewhere read that the miliitary also stood behind the election results. Maybe someone just picks up Jammeh and hands him over to the Senegalese

(He also had an exile offer from Morocco iirc)

01-18-2017 , 08:16 PM

#1050

zikzak

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Trolly McTrollson

Army Chief says he's not gonna fight, but who knows:

They can't fight back. The Gambia is tiny, dirt poor, and completely surrounded by Senegal, which is the wealthiest and most powerful country in the region.

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