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The Future of Hispanic/Asian-Americans in Pro Sports

Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by Angkor Wat, Feb 16, 2012.

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  1. Angkor Wat

    Angkor Wat Member

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    Look, obviously we would love to live in a world where we all can be Americans and skin color does not matter. Maybe one day. But realistically, that is not the case. If you don't think it's still a factor today, than you're sadly mistaken.

    Its pretty damn cool to see somebody of your race or nationality, break through in a field where it's dominated by one or even two groups. For example, there's a WHITE guy in the dunk contest, that ASIAN kid from Harvard is ballin', and the much bigger picture, we finally have a BLACK president. A very nice sight to see and I hope it doesn't stop there.
     
    #41 Angkor Wat, Feb 17, 2012
  2. SwoLy-D

    SwoLy-D Member

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    ^^ :eek: Well said, sir, on all points, but...

    Nationality, YES
    Race, NO

    Hideo Nomo, Fernando 'El Toro' Valenzuela, etc., etc.
     
    #42 SwoLy-D, Feb 17, 2012
  3. HollaIFyaHEMI

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    You obviously don't watch baseball...
     
    #43 HollaIFyaHEMI, Feb 17, 2012
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    Translation is Dat ***** in Muslim
     
    #44 javal_lon, Feb 17, 2012
  5. javal_lon

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    George Bush don't like Asian people *Kanye shrug*
     
    #45 javal_lon, Feb 17, 2012
  6. Shroopy2

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    I agree 400% with what you wrote.

    More accurately saying what I meant: There's no issue with ethnocentrism by definition. Getting behind someone of the same ethnicity, NEVER a problem with that, part of life.

    I'm really talking about certain posting habits of some guys over a period of time, rather than now it directly relates to the point.

    But I agree with you :)
     
    #46 Shroopy2, Feb 17, 2012
  7. bigtexxx

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    I do not understand your post.
     
    #47 bigtexxx, Feb 17, 2012
  8. rocketsjudoka

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    #48 rocketsjudoka, Feb 17, 2012
  9. AXG

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    There are plenty Hispanics in baseball. Obviously there's also soccer and boxing.
     
    #49 AXG, Feb 17, 2012
  10. Blake

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    Were you born in Mexico?
     
    #50 Blake, Feb 17, 2012
  11. WhoMikeJames

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    You guys are forgetting about genetics. Black people will always be superior in that. At least for a while.
     
    #51 WhoMikeJames, Feb 17, 2012
  12. Dr of Dunk

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    You'd think with about 3 trillion Asians, they'd be dominating already. But noooo.... it's all about math, science, and ... I dunno... fashion. :rolleyes:
     
    #52 Dr of Dunk, Feb 17, 2012
  13. Angkor Wat

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    Hey now, once these Asians figure out acting,football and basketball, watch out! You saw how they turned punching and kicking into martial arts...:grin:
     
    #53 Angkor Wat, Feb 18, 2012
  14. rocketsjudoka

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    Mentioned already.
     
    #54 rocketsjudoka, Feb 18, 2012
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