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Josh Howard Of The Dallas Mavericks Curses The National Anthem And Invokes Barack Obama!
LA Times ^ | 9/17/08

Posted on 09/17/2008 9:14:37 PM PDT by xuberalles

Josh Howard Of The Dallas Mavericks Curses The National Anthem And Invokes Barack Obama!

"The Star Spangled Banner is going on right now. I don't even celebrate that (sh*t) . . . I'm black. Obama 08!”

Link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Opo2rPF_Fg4

(Excerpt) Read more at latimes.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: joshhoward; nationanthem; obama; patriotism
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To: Skywalk
Hey, Chris Paul, Kobe, Chris Bosh, Lebron and others would disagree with you. They celebrated like kids winning the Gold Medal in Beijing. They talked of patriotism and representing their country.

And one of the most touching parts of that victory? Right after the buzzer, and shaking the hands of the opponent, they went over to TNT announcer Doug Collins, part of the 72 Olympic team that got jobbed by the USSR (more by the officials than by the team), and included HIM in the win. I was a puddle when I saw that. Very classy.

And I am a male American-born black conservative Republican. (the first three, by birth; the second two, by choice)

61 posted on 09/17/2008 10:20:15 PM PDT by Christian4Bush (No way, No how, NObama! *************McCain/Palin 08************)
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To: maine-iac7

That “Black Anthem” song makes me ill. Considering that over 350,000 white men died to end slavery, not to mention the countless who fought to gain our independence...not excluding the world wars, vietnam, korea, and iraq...there is a lot to be thankful for. Disrespecting the National Anthem is simply ridiculous and treasonous at the very least in my opinion. Where else can you play a sport or rap and make 10 million a year? Of course, thats about 10 million more than our fighting men and women make putting their lives on the line everyday!


62 posted on 09/17/2008 10:24:07 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: Christian4Bush

Yeah I loved watching that too. Very patriotic and classy.


63 posted on 09/17/2008 10:24:53 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: goldstategop

I hope the league fines him for this.


64 posted on 09/17/2008 10:25:41 PM PDT by rdl6989 (What isn't above Obama's pay grade?)
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To: rdl6989

Sadly, I don’t think the NBA or the Mavs owner is going to take any action!


65 posted on 09/17/2008 10:26:59 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: xuberalles

Mavericks owner Mark Cuban told the Dallas Morning News that the team dealt with Howard after the incident.

"That said, we will be going through some advanced communication-skill sessions together this training camp," Cuban said. "I have explained to him that cellphone cameras are not your friend and that what you think you said on camera is never what people will hear when it shows up on YouTube or TV."

The national anthem incident was just the latest episode for Howard, who in July also was arrested for speeding (94 miles per hour in a 55 mph zone), careless and reckless driving. He has a court date scheduled for September 23.

During last season's playoffs, Howard also admitted he is an occasional marijuana user.

http://tinyurl.com/3fmp5b

66 posted on 09/17/2008 10:30:39 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: kcvl

How pathetic is Cuban’s response? In essence he’s saying...don’t get caught! It’s as if he did nothing wrong in his eyes. Amazing.


67 posted on 09/17/2008 10:33:13 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: xuberalles

If Josh Howard were smart, he’d claim to have been baked while trashing the national anthem. Blame weed for his most recent bout of idiocy.

Of course, what we are learning is he isn’t smart.

And about the only people looking more stupid than him at this moment are the Dallas Mavericks for not trading his dumb butt when he had value. Like say for Pau Gasol or really anybody halfway decent, which is unlikely now.

http://tinyurl.com/45cnar


68 posted on 09/17/2008 10:35:42 PM PDT by kcvl
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To: snarkytart
And this is what hurts Obama with those blue collar white people in PA, and MI.

Something like this will sooner or later drive hispanics to vote against Obama.

(On a less serious note..."Jose can you see....")

69 posted on 09/17/2008 10:37:44 PM PDT by Poincare
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To: SandRat

I don’t think Mark Cuban cares. He’s too busy exec producing anti-American movies.

Here’s Mo Cheeks, making up for an asshat like Howard:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q4880PJnO2E


70 posted on 09/17/2008 10:42:08 PM PDT by Rastus
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To: kcvl

I can’t wait to see the response he gets during his first game of the season as well as when they go on the road!


71 posted on 09/17/2008 10:43:03 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: Rastus

So true. Just makes me ill.


72 posted on 09/17/2008 10:43:58 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: xuberalles

The RNC couldn’t have produced a more damning campaign spot against Obama, than this utterly contemptuous slam on America.

I’m at a loss for words about this. I mean...just how much more do people need to see to open their eyes?


73 posted on 09/17/2008 10:46:12 PM PDT by Windflier (To anger a conservative, tell him a lie. To anger a liberal, tell him the truth.)
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To: xuberalles
Deport Josh Howard to Zimbabwe and rescind his U.S. citizenship. He hates the country...we can do without him...and he'll just have to make do without us. Persona non grata.
74 posted on 09/17/2008 10:46:59 PM PDT by Myrddin
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To: Windflier

I agree. The RNC should plaster this disgrace all over America. You can’t buy ads like this! I sent it to drudge but I doubt they will do anything with ut.


75 posted on 09/17/2008 10:48:16 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: South40

I want to see the video (it’s on youtube) of Obama playing pocket pool during the National Anthem run by the 527’s ALL OCTOBER, or I’m going to be pissed.

He’s a defiant little punk, thumbing his nose at “Patriots”.


76 posted on 09/17/2008 10:48:45 PM PDT by word_warrior_bob (You can now see my amazing doggie and new puppy on my homepage!! Come say hello to Jake & Sonny)
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To: Myrddin

lol...I wish!


77 posted on 09/17/2008 10:48:45 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: reaganixonbush

one of the discouraging things about life.....that animal punks such as this are rewarded in this lifetime more than people that actually contribute...


78 posted on 09/17/2008 10:48:52 PM PDT by cherry (SP for VP !!!)
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To: word_warrior_bob

Actually, this made me think of that Obama image! Great call!


79 posted on 09/17/2008 10:49:33 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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To: cherry

Couldn’t agree more. There are people who give 100 times more to this country and have so little. Yet, this fool is a millionaire.


80 posted on 09/17/2008 10:50:41 PM PDT by xuberalles (The Best Anti-Liberal Novelties On The Net! http://www.cafepress.com/titillatingtees)
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