Trump goes after LeBron

[Yank2133]

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This is a fight he isn't going to win.

https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/1025586524782559232

[BudgieForce]

He loves calling black people dumb, doesnt he?

[Suburbia]

Republicans wear sneakers too.

In fact, most young white Republicans wear more sneakers than young white Democrats.

Otherwise,

Trump is a fool.

This will not change any opinion of him with black voters.

[Yank2133]

He loves calling black people dumb, doesnt he?

He is a racist. But usually he goes after black people who are smaller then him in terms of influence. That schtick isn't going to work with LeBron, who is a much bigger deal then he is.

BTW, Trump is going to OH tomorrow. What a ****ing fool.

[Yank2133]

Republicans wear sneakers too.

In fact, most young white Republicans wear more sneakers than young white Democrats.

Otherwise,

Trump is a fool.

This will not change any opinion of him with black voters.

The demographic who watches the NBA is much different then the one who watches the NFL. That is why you have seen guys like LeBron, Curry, KD, Kobe etc. say what they really feel about Trump.

[Koharu]

He very obviously believes that Black folks only exist to entertain him and they shouldn't speak except to say how thankful they are for the kindness of getting to be a performer. Gag. I also think there may be some jealousy as sports stars are wealthy, and legitimately wealthy, unlike him and his debt-laden "wealth." He can't stand "uppity," a phrase that makes me want to puke but definitely the phrase he wants to use.

[Dr Oz Lost Party!]

LeBron has done more for the poor and for public schools than Trump's entire administration. This is going to piss off his entire fanbase.

[emailking]

This is one of his worst tweets as President IMO. Ranks up there with what he said about Mika Brzezinski's face.

Like a lot of his tweets are eye popping and out of bounds, but this is just reviling to me.

[junior chįmp]

Black turnout is about to explode now

#woke

[Mr. Smith]

Buh Rassmussen sed he had 29% appwoovuhls

[Yank2133]

He very obviously believes that Black folks only exist to entertain him and they shouldn't speak except to say how thankful they are for the kindness of getting to be a performer. Gag. I also think there may be some jealousy as sports stars are wealthy, and legitimately wealthy, unlike him and his debt-laden "wealth." He can't stand "uppity," a phrase that makes me want to puke but definitely the phrase he wants to use.

He is jealous of anyone who has actually talent. Bezos, Obama, Lebron etc. all of those guys are extremely talented individuals in their respective field. Trump's only talent is conning people. He doesn't measure up to people like that and it pisses him off.

His inferiority complex is the one trait he really has in common with Nixon, who had a massive inferiority complex when it came to the Kennedy brothers.

[junior chįmp]

Buh Rassmussen sed he had 29% appwoovuhls

Those are actually the whites that hold "blacks for Trump" signs at his rallies

[Suburbia]

Black turnout is about to explode now

#woke

Not all black people care for LeBron or like him, but you may be right.

[Suburbia]

Republicans wear sneakers too.

In fact, most young white Republicans wear more sneakers than young white Democrats.

Otherwise,

Trump is a fool.

This will not change any opinion of him with black voters.

The demographic who watches the NBA is much different then the one who watches the NFL. That is why you have seen guys like LeBron, Curry, KD, Kobe etc. say what they really feel about Trump.

I know, but a lot of white NBA watchers are Republicans too......

[Devout Centrist]

Obviously, Trump hates and fears successful black people. How one could not come to this conclusion is beyond me. He regularly mocks any black person who attacks him and he's shown quite a bit of disdain for African American achievements.

He is a quintessential racist for that reason. The only thing that angers him more than an 'insubordinate' woman is an 'insubordinate' black person. He will (very rarely) acknowledge those few that support him, but the ones that stand opposed to him or are neutral, enrage him.

[Greatblueheron]

Trump loves to stir up the racial bigotry of his privileged White base. I’m sure it really offended him that Lebron is trying to use sports to unite people, instead of using sports to divide them, like Trump.

[DrScholl]

Trump doesn't much care for anyone who is successful or better liked than he is. His envious streak is just yet another ugly trait he has.

[ProudModerate2]

Interesting that Famous Mortimer and Beet are missing from this thread.
Oh ... my apology ... they are still choking-their-chicken and salivating back in the Sarah Jeong/NYT thread.

[7,052,770]

Saying that Jordan is better than Lebron is a brilliant way to make his base smile, actually.

[OSR stands with Israel]

Only thing I agree with that tweet is Michael > LeBron


Everything else in that tweet is outrageous

[Ogre Mage]

There are many good reasons why nonwhite voters hate Trump.

[ProudModerate2]

There are many good reasons why nonwhite voters hate Trump.

And, there are many good reasons why white voters hate (or at least should hate) trump.

[Landslide Lyndon]

Still desperately trying to change the subject.

[BlueSwan]

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LeBron is bigger, stronger, almost as athletic, a much better passer and overall more well rounded player than Jordan or anyone else in NBA history really. Jordan was a better scorer, but LeBron is not far behind despite the fact that he really isn't a dedicated scorer at all, but somebody you build a team around. Put LeBron on an average team and they are finals contenders - would even be title contenders if it wasn't for the Warriors superteam, the likes of which didn't exist in MJ's time. LeBron sometimes doesn't give it his all in defense, but that happens when you play more minutes than anybody else. When it matters he is there defensively (like in the 2016 finals). Anyway, always difficult to compare players from different eras.

Aside from that Trump is an idiot and a racist. Nothing new really.

[Helsinkian]

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