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Spike Lee (works for NBA through SiriusXM) Has Said Far Worse (VANITY)

Posted on 04/30/2014 7:05:12 AM PDT by TigerClaws

Spike Lee works for the NBA at SiriusXM. He sat front row during the announcement yesterday of the lifetime ban.

Let's examine his history of racist comments:

In Febuary Lee complained about the gentrification of Harlem in racial terms, telling an audience questioner who praised the changes in the neighborhood. “ Let me tell you right now, have you seen Fort Green park in the morning ? It's like the mother######g Westminter dog show,,,,,, When you see white mothers pushing their babies in strollers, three o'clock in the morning on 125th street, that must tell you something.”

After visiting South Africa in the early 90's Spike stated “ I seriously wanted to pick up a gun and shoot whites. The only way to resolve matters is by bloodshed.”

And he says this of interracial couples: “ I give interracial couples a look, Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street.”

After the Trayvon Martin shooting, Spike Lee posted the address of George Zimmerman's parents on Twitter.

Spike Lee has starred in NBA commercials, and now stars on their radio station on Sirus XM and is apparently the perfect person for a front-row seat about punishing racism in the NBA.

Anyone here think Mr. Silvers will be asking Spike Lee to step down anytime soon ? Don't hold your breath.


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1 posted on 04/30/2014 7:05:12 AM PDT by TigerClaws
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To: TigerClaws

Its the old Double Standard.

Black People can say any number of dumb racist things and get away with it.

But us? We’re racist for even pointing out obvious things like this.


2 posted on 04/30/2014 7:09:54 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (NO LIBS. This Means Liberals and (L)libertarians! Same Thing. NO LIBS!!)
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To: TigerClaws
And he says this of interracial couples: “ I give interracial couples a look, Daggers. They get uncomfortable when they see me on the street.”

Made uncomfortable by the pipsqueak Spike? I doubt it. His animous probably stems from a general problem with women...

3 posted on 04/30/2014 7:10:17 AM PDT by Rummyfan (Iraq: it's not about Iraq anymore, it's about the USA!)
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To: TigerClaws

One (of many) signs of collapse is the fact that a mere sport consumes any attention at all when the economy is in a tailspin, our gubmit is composed of cretins, felons, and grifters, our MSM is a joke, slime has even invaded our sciences.

Really, basketball? Who gives a smelly Rap “artist”?


4 posted on 04/30/2014 7:11:42 AM PDT by Da Coyote
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To: Responsibility2nd

Yep, Spike Lee complains about gentrification.

He has said that he fears the loss of black culture or vibes of neighborhoods if too many whites start moving in.

Can you imagine the reaction, if any white person said they had concerns about blacks moving in, and changing the culture or vibe of the neighborhood?????


5 posted on 04/30/2014 7:12:42 AM PDT by Dilbert San Diego (Im W)
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To: TigerClaws

The rank hypocrisy of society, and the sports journalism community here in particular, on the issue of race make me wanna barf.


6 posted on 04/30/2014 7:13:35 AM PDT by skeeter
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To: TigerClaws

Creepy azz cracka’s kaint jump.


7 posted on 04/30/2014 7:14:39 AM PDT by showme_the_Glory (ILLEGAL: prohibited by law. ALIEN: Owing political allegiance to another country or government)
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To: Responsibility2nd
Black People can say any number of dumb racist things and get away with it.

JAY-Z SPORTS BLING FROM 'WHITES ARE DEVILS' GROUP WHILE COURTSIDE WITH BEYONCE

Jay-Z makes a statement whenever he sits courtside, particularly when his wife Beyonce is by his side.

8 posted on 04/30/2014 7:18:02 AM PDT by TexasCajun
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To: TigerClaws

Sterling’s remarks were absurd, but were also made in the privacy of his own home.

Does anyone think that just maybe, some of these folks who are so offended and indignant, such as Barkely and Magic and others, might have made some racially insensitive remarks in the privacy of their homes, just hanging out with their closest pals?


9 posted on 04/30/2014 7:19:16 AM PDT by Will88
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To: TigerClaws

Spike lee should also be banned from the NBA for life to the exact same reasons.


10 posted on 04/30/2014 7:21:17 AM PDT by longtermmemmory (VOTE! http://www.senate.gov and http://www.house.gov)
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To: skeeter



11 posted on 04/30/2014 7:35:07 AM PDT by MeshugeMikey ( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill)
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To: longtermmemmory

i have found the perfect gig for the spiked one...

see above


12 posted on 04/30/2014 7:35:47 AM PDT by MeshugeMikey ( "Never, never, never give up". Winston Churchill)
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To: TexasCajun

Did you know that Jay Z is an NBA team owner? So let’s see if Silver will apply the same punishments to him.


13 posted on 04/30/2014 8:00:34 AM PDT by Hiro Protaginast
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