In a thread specifically about the issue? Yeah.Do i sound like a bigger jerk by saying that most of America could care less if they play or not?
Here's your attention and pat on the back for being so cool. Congratulations.
In a thread specifically about the issue? Yeah.Do i sound like a bigger jerk by saying that most of America could care less if they play or not?
We will beat them with or without Lowry. I meant more likely back for Milwaukee.I'll be the guy who responds saying the short delay is more beneficial to the Raptors (Lowry is day to day) than it is to the Celtics (Hayward is still weeks away).
I was born in '61. "The 6-foot 10-inch center, a Negro . . . " Hard to fathom.I know he probably doesn't really run the account, but Bill Russell's Twitter is a must-follow. Pretty incredible stuff.
View: https://twitter.com/RealBillRussell/status/1299058622660395008?s=20
Can you imagine it Amazon shut down AWS for all non government business for 24 hours. That would get some attention.Until Amazon or Google just pulls the plug for a day or 3 in support of the cause, I don't think enough people will care.
McCourtys comments today make me more sad than angry.
Why can't it be both? Personally, I'm waiting to hear some kind of announcement.I'm pretty sure they realized that 35% could be financially crippling but maybe I am wrong.
And the C's have been getting an unfriendly whistle ever since.As a further aside that '64 ASG was the last one to be played in Boston. Owners are still pissed about that pension plan.
I mean, they'd get sued into oblivion, because they've provided contractual SLAs to their customers.Can you imagine it Amazon shut down AWS for all non government business for 24 hours. That would get some attention.
If we're going to point out way off base and useless posts in this thread, I nominate thisIn a thread specifically about the issue? Yeah.
Here's your attention and pat on the back for being so cool. Congratulations.
FYI, whatever happens overall, tonight's games will not take place. So, don't make any big plans around the C's.
That's hilarious. I'd love to know the number of people who were planning to watch bubble hoop and chose to watch the Hydra conference in its absence.I hope the law of unintended consequences doesn't rear its ugly head, but I'm afraid this may be a popular opinion
View: https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1299118385456967685
OTOH, while I could not stomach watching a minute of the RNC, given the comments in the game thread, it's certainly possible that people tuning into the RNC could be completely turned off (sorry) by what they saw so maybe it's a good thing?I hope the law of unintended consequences doesn't rear its ugly head, but I'm afraid this may be a popular opinion
View: https://twitter.com/seanmdav/status/1299118385456967685
All parties agreed to resume NBA playoff games on Saturday, Aug. 29 with the understanding that the league together with the players will work to enact the following commitments:
1. The NBA and its players have agreed to immediately establish a social justice coalition, with representatives from players, coaches and governors, that will be focused on a broad range of issues, including increasing access to voting, promoting civic engagement, and advocating for meaningful police and criminal justice reform.
2. In every city where the league franchise owns and controls the arena property, team governors will continue to work with local elections officials to convert the facility into a voting location for the 2020 general election to allow for a safe in-person voting option for communities vulnerable to COVID. If a deadline has passed, team governors will work with local elections officials to find another election-related use for the facility, including but not limited to voter registration and ballot receiving boards.
3. The league will work with the players and our network partners to create and include advertising spots in each NBA playoff game dedicated to promoting greater civic engagement in national and local elections and raising awareness around voter access and opportunity.
“These commitments follow months of close collaboration around designing a safe and healthy environment to restart the NBA season, providing a platform to promote social justice, as well as creating an NBA Foundation focused on economic empowerment in the Black community.
“We look forward to the resumption of the playoffs and continuing to work together – in Orlando and in all NBA team markets – to push for meaningful and sustainable change.”
the LA Clippers at The LA Forum, Washington Wizards, Golden State Warriors, Indiana Pacers, New Jersey Devils, Dallas Mavericks, Pittsburgh Steelers, Pittsburgh Penguins, Atlanta Hawks, Houston Rockets, Detroit Pistons, Milwaukee Bucks, and Washington Capitals
Not sure about the plans everywhere, but I know a few months ago when the Hawks announced the plans for their building to be a voting center they mentioned that the arena staff (who have been out of work with no events) would be trained and used as election workers.Using the stadiums is a great idea, but are there enough extra voting machines around to use? You'll also need a bunch of more volunteers to man the polls and they'll need a quick training session or two. I've already decided when I retire in a few years I'm going to volunteer every single election, without all of those old volunteers we'd be sunk.
oh what a great idea!Not sure about the plans everywhere, but I know a few months ago when the Hawks announced the plans for their building to be a voting center they mentioned that the arena staff (who have been out of work with no events) would be trained and used as election workers.
LeBron has already been working on the bolded:Using the stadiums is a great idea, but are there enough extra voting machines around to use? You'll also need a bunch of more volunteers to man the polls and they'll need a quick training session or two. I've already decided when I retire in a few years I'm going to volunteer every single election, without all of those old volunteers we'd be sunk.
Arena staff is another good effort. There is so much collective money, star power, and influence amongst pro sports leagues in this country. They can get stuff done.The group, which bands together James, other star athletes, state election officials and the NAACP Legal Defense Fund, is partnering to draft young activists to work at polling locations for November's general election across the southern and battleground states of Georgia, Michigan, Wisconsin, Florida, Ohio, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama, South Carolina, and Texas.
CNBC Sports Reporter Eric Chemi (aka Mr. Kelly Evans) just said that Thursday games will be Sunday, and Wednesday games will be Saturday.On google and nba.com, it’s now showing the game for tomorrow. With a TBD for the time of the game.
Don’t know if it means anything, but they both said Sunday as of last night.
arenasI’m assuming that most NBA stadiums are in cities that lean Democrat, right? But I wonder what effect this will have in Milwaukee and Orlando, for example. Not that I’m against it.
Almost all cities are democratic leaning, even Milwaukee, Orlando, New Orleans, Memphis and Salt Lake City all have Democratic mayors. You probably already know this, but the real value is that polling locations in urban areas, areas typically filled with POC and left-leaning voters, are poorly serviced for elections, leading to long lines and hard to access locations at polling stations. By offering early voting, and having them be at buildings specifically designed to handle large crowds and are often easily accessible by public transportation, it should make it easier for those people to vote.I’m assuming that most NBA stadiums are in cities that lean Democrat, right? But I wonder what effect this will have in Milwaukee and Orlando, for example. Not that I’m against it.
They can't be paid to be election workers, though, can they? I dunno what kind of workarounds exist for that, but if they're furloughed and suddenly they're told "hey, since you're not doing anything, why doncha volunteer for this additional thing!", I can see that coming off poorly.Not sure about the plans everywhere, but I know a few months ago when the Hawks announced the plans for their building to be a voting center they mentioned that the arena staff (who have been out of work with no events) would be trained and used as election workers.
Wouldn't the logical workaround be that their employer is paying them to assist with a large event at the building? Maybe there are specific things that they can't do, but a vast majority of them would just be working in crowd control, right?They can't be paid to be election workers, though, can they? I dunno what kind of workarounds exist for that, but if they're furloughed and suddenly they're told "hey, since you're not doing anything, why doncha volunteer for this additional thing!", I can see that coming off poorly.
Anything that helps mitigate the voter suppression in cities will be a mitzvah, and in swing-state cities it could end up having a real impact.I’m assuming that most NBA stadiums are in cities that lean Democrat, right? But I wonder what effect this will have in Milwaukee and Orlando, for example. Not that I’m against it.
I have no idea, I'm sure there are state laws about this in every relevant state.Wouldn't the logical workaround be that their employer is paying them to assist with a large event at the building? Maybe there are specific things that they can't do, but a vast majority of them would just be working in crowd control, right?
It varies by location, but a lot of poll workers get paid.They can't be paid to be election workers, though, can they? I dunno what kind of workarounds exist for that, but if they're furloughed and suddenly they're told "hey, since you're not doing anything, why doncha volunteer for this additional thing!", I can see that coming off poorly.
Yes. Almost all cities are Democratic leaning. It's not just Democratic mayors, they almost all also vote for (D) presidents.Almost all cities are democratic leaning, even Milwaukee, Orlando, New Orleans, Memphis and Salt Lake City all have Democratic mayors.[/URL]
if it works, it will be American ingenuity at its best.Man, the rural/exurban vs cities divide in most of this country is beyond stark. I love that teams are setting up their arenas and stadiums to be polling places. Maybe the most effective way they can tribute to the cause, acting as a bulwark against voter suppression.