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BigDaddyG
Posts: 37419 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
6/1/2020 10:38 PM
This should've been simple a statement supporting civil rights and the right of all Americans to live free and peacefully... Instead, we get this. This is New York. It's laughable that this team can't hire competent PR people. Kelly Ann Conway could do a better job than this. Heck, what is Sean Spicer up to? I don't think Dolan is racist, but I'm pretty sure he's clueless.
Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
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GustavBahler
Posts: 41138 Alba Posts: 15 Joined: 7/12/2010 Member: #3186 |
6/1/2020 10:52 PM
Doesnt want to look soft on choking I guess. To just one person, it seems.
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BigDaddyG
Posts: 37419 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
6/1/2020 11:13 PM
GustavBahler wrote:Doesnt want to look soft on choking I guess. To just one person, it seems. Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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smackeddog
Posts: 38386 Alba Posts: 0 Joined: 3/30/2005 Member: #883 |
6/2/2020 12:01 PM
Just pathetic
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martin
Posts: 67903 Alba Posts: 108 Joined: 7/24/2001 Member: #2 USA |
6/2/2020 12:36 PM
It doesn't bother me that a corporation doesn't put out a political statement or a statement in support of something, however correct it may be. I'd rather have "free speech", especially in terms of political $$, taken away from corporations and the like. Would it be a bad thing? Not at all. Are they expected to put out a statement for every type of political'ish event? Been a number of deaths in this same situation, can't recall there being a rollcall of which teams put out tweets and statements and the like.
As an exercise, are you also AOK with MSG and/or Dolan putting out [political] statements that you may not agree with? Are you OK with Dolan splashing his personal views and affiliation with say Trump during games and whatnot? What the Celtics and no doubt other organizations put out was thoughtful. Some marketing person came up with it in 15 minutes and the organization rubber stamped it. I don't personally need that type of assurance from any company I buy from. Being supportive of players and MSG employees? Sure. And hasn't MSG shown that they will put actual $$ towards keeping as many employees employed during these times? MSG could have flat cut Bullock and probably should have? Gave him an opportunity. Have they supported the players in this particular instance? Do they automatically need to tell the world about it every time it happens? Actions for me. Rubber stamping a few sentences doesn't show me much at all outside of marking a checkbox of sorts. BigDaddyG wrote:This should've been simple a statement supporting civil rights and the right of all Americans to live free and peacefully... Instead, we get this. This is New York. It's laughable that this team can't hire competent PR people. Kelly Ann Conway could do a better job than this. Heck, what is Sean Spicer up to? I don't think Dolan is racist, but I'm pretty sure he's clueless.Tweet was deleted or there was problem with the URL: BigDaddyG wrote:Part of the Celtics statement. Quick and easy while remaining thoughtful. Why can't we do this."Like many others across the country, the heartbreaking and senseless deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery, along with other recent events, have left the entire Celtics organization struggling with grief and anger. During a time in which the phrase 'new normal' has often been used as our nation has struggled with the devastation of a pandemic, we imagine and hope for a 'new normal' where every citizen is afforded the same rights, has the same opportunities, receives the same treatment, and can peacefully enjoy every freedom promised to all of us." Official sponsor of the PURE KNICKS LOVE Program
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GustavBahler
Posts: 41138 Alba Posts: 15 Joined: 7/12/2010 Member: #3186 |
6/2/2020 1:01 PM
martin wrote:It doesn't bother me that a corporation doesn't put out a political statement or a statement in support of something, however correct it may be. I'd rather have "free speech", especially in terms of political $$, taken away from corporations and the like. Would it be a bad thing? Not at all. Are they expected to put out a statement for every type of political'ish event? Been a number of deaths in this same situation, can't recall there being a rollcall of which teams put out tweets and statements and the like. Im sure most players in the league, who are Black. Some who have been victims of police brutality themselves. Will find your words comforting. We are in the middle of a national emergency, this is about more than a freaking PSA. Its about telling your players, your community you stand on the side of justice. If we're going to be cynical, from a business perspective, its a horrible decision. It will alienate stars, fans (who are already wary about crowds) and maybe some advertisers. If Dolan's only real reponsibility is making money (shareholder capitalism right there) then he failed, because he put his own personal politics before the bottom line. Any way its a major fail. |
BigDaddyG
Posts: 37419 Alba Posts: 9 Joined: 1/22/2010 Member: #3049 |
6/2/2020 1:13 PM
martin wrote:It doesn't bother me that a corporation doesn't put out a political statement or a statement in support of something, however correct it may be. I'd rather have "free speech", especially in terms of political $$, taken away from corporations and the like. Would it be a bad thing? Not at all. Are they expected to put out a statement for every type of political'ish event? Been a number of deaths in this same situation, can't recall there being a rollcall of which teams put out tweets and statements and the like. I don't consider this a political issue. This is a human rights issue. I don't expect Dolan to waddle around with protestors. He doesn't have to mention Trump or Biden. This a very tumultuous period. It would have been nice for him to show a little solidarity with his players. Perhaps if Dolan had remained consistent in his policy to not comment on social issues, it wouldn't be an issue. But we've already seen this guy make retarded, after the fact, songs about Harvey Weinstein. We've already seen him write letters to fans accusing them of being alcoholics. Is this a big deal by itself? No....but it is when pieced together into the bigger picture. This guy's reputation is trash. This organization can't afford to take any more PR hits, minor or major. Always... always remember: Less is less. More is more. More is better and twice as much is good too. Not enough is bad, and too much is never enough except when it's just about right.
- The Tick
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