Doesn't matter if said views are liberal or conservative. It's a simple (yes I am / no I'm not) okay with UNC coaches publicly discussing politics.
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Poll: UNC coaches and discussing politics
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It's a simple yes/no. To me, discussing anything about the president or laws or policy is talking politics / political views.
Vote according to your beliefs/opinion.
Fair enough. We all know Roy is a liberal guy, so he did take a subtle jab at trump. I just didn't take it as much of a political statement. It will be interesting to see if trump responds to it in some way, as he seems to do that to everyone that takes the slightest dig at him.
I voted yes.
You asked if I'm ok with it, I am - as I think they should be allowed to discuss politics if they want. I'd prefer they not do it too often, and to focus more on the sport they're involved with. If I think what they say is stupid I'll be sure to call them out on it though, and they absolutely should be fair game for that from the fans and media if they want to step into the political arena.
You asked if I'm ok with it, I am - as I think they should be allowed to discuss politics if they want. I'd prefer they not do it too often, and to focus more on the sport they're involved with. If I think what they say is stupid I'll be sure to call them out on it though, and they absolutely should be fair game for that from the fans and media if they want to step into the political arena.
I respect that opinion.
** Please note y'all that the key word in the poll is publicly discussing. I.E., I'm not talking about them talking politics to a small group away from the limelight. I mean like, publicly. In press conferences and such **
All of us -- except you -- already knew what he said.
Yes. I don't care if someone agrees or disagrees but it is pretty silly to me to think it isn't ok for public people to express their opinions. I think constantly making everything about your political beliefs would be too far but that isn't happening with any UNC coach.
Now, we all know. And, anyone who visits the thread will know, too. So, you can suck a fart outta my ass.
Wow, you just took "lick me where I fart" to a whole new disgusting level.
I would take a college coach's comments with a grain of salt anyway. Call it what it is, most of the players being recruited likely have liberal views. Kind of like this old saying:
'If you're not a liberal when you're 25, you have no heart. If you're not a conservative by the time you're 35, you have no brain.'
That said...when I hear Mark Cuban or Greg Pop. discuss it the way they do, I cringe at their efforts. They can GFT.
'If you're not a liberal when you're 25, you have no heart. If you're not a conservative by the time you're 35, you have no brain.'
That said...when I hear Mark Cuban or Greg Pop. discuss it the way they do, I cringe at their efforts. They can GFT.
I'm offended anyone would short bus the greatest quote of 2016. Is nothing sacred?
As far as coaches discussing politics, I have no problem with Roy saying something in passing like what happened today. I do have a problem with Greg Popovich doing an impromptu two-minute dissertation on how much he hates Trump. Totally uncalled for.
Speaking of which, this is one of the things I have come to love about Larry Fedora. He's Texas born and raised, so I can only assume he's a conservative. You would never know. I don't think he's ever given the slightest hint of his politics, which is kinda cool. Despite our disagreements with him on the field, Larry is a decent guy and an underrated CEO of our football program IMO.
As a selfish me first fan i want my coaches neutral and silent on politics and religion. I dont gaf what they think and i dont wanna know. Now if its a social issue like clean water for ugandan orphans or some shit like that then i will allow it.
I please to aim.
I have to thank Oliver Stone for that. It's a gem from the film "The Doors."
There are two things I hope for from Roy and this year's team:
1 - Winning the National Championship
2 - Declining the invitation to the White House afterwards
1 - Winning the National Championship
2 - Declining the invitation to the White House afterwards
No trump supporter here but indisagree. Take politics out of sports. Rise above it. Otherwise u just feed the partisan bull shit.
I like this man (no homo).
Ordinarily I would agree but drastic times call for drastic measures.
Drastic measures? Trump going to change his policies because a sports team didn't go to the white house? He'd probably be happy about it. It would give him more time to tweet.
I myself didn't know and appreciated the link. Thanks.
Im sure you were saying that when Tom Brady and Tim Thomas (Bruins goalie) declined the visit to Obama when he was in office.
I don't have an issue with what Roy said, per se. However I would like to point out how much of a fraud he is saying his dadgums, frickins, dickens, and all that aww sucks garbage then he drops a "bullshit" in passing when discussing something not even basketball related.
I have an intense love/hate with Roy for sure. Would love to hang out with him, but some of the stuff he does and says really grinds my gears.
I knew it! A couple of real-life dookies trying to sell themselves here as Tar Heels alums. The jig is up!
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Ahh, you speak fluent raidarian!!!
Exactly. The use of the word "bullshit" was stronger than normal for Roy but it was warranted in this case, just as he famously said he didn't give a shit about UNC talk right after Kansas got beat in NCAA finals in '03.
Bleed, your thread on radar is like playing soccer with an active bee hive
Basically everyone who has said they're okay with it -- except Hark -- has admitted it's because they agree with Roy's politics.
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