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Why Does Cleveland Have A History Of Failing Professional Sports Teams, Extending To Today?Submitted by Norm Roulet on Fri, 07/09/2010 - 12:43.
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Wonder who is behind this hater Facemob...?
Wonder who is behind this hater Facemob...?
Facebook is such an amazing window into the worst in the hearts and souls of so many...
I can't wait until it is gone!
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speaks volumes...
"I felt for [Cavs owner] Dan Gilbert watching that show," said Kosar. "I think of all the money that he spent – he tried to win at all cost for the Cavs fans, the town and LeBron. Then to see LeBron was even willing to take less money and help Miami's salary cap – that had to hurt." Kosar admitted being a bit surprised by the harsh tone of Gilbert's letter criticizing James, but he understood it – and appreciated Gilbert's passion. (excerpted from peedee)
He took less money?? wOw he really wanted to get the fuck out of here, didn't he? Gilbert must be a real dick....
Gilbert is lead owner/goon punishing uppity blacks
I'm guessing most of the pro sports teams owners are real dicks (they are mostly monopoly billionaires from being things like loan sharks) - Gilbert seems to be king dick, on a mission for the other owners, well supported by the media... to bring the players under control...
Storyline - LeBron and some other uppity blacks have chosen a new route for their sport, not dictated by their "owners" - the equivalent of a slave revolt - and there is Gilbert on white horse in robes, with chains and whip...
I'm thinking this isn't the beginning of his dickness in life... especially as he ran a sports gambling operation in college... and I'm thinking people he has been a dick to will turn on him, and he will go bankrupt.
The slaves are free... ain't gettin LeBron back, Gilbert.
I bet he'd come back in five years, if Gilbert is gone.
For fun reading some time, google stuff like Quicken Loans Sucks to get a sense of what it is like to work for Gilbert enterprises in Cleveland... pretty damn funny, in the sickest possible ways.
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I can tell you the black community still loves LeBron
There is a discussion on Shaw High On Line - a private largely black social network for Shaw alumni and supporters of which I am a member - about Gilbert's letter about LeBron and I can tell you there may be a few people sad about LeBron leaving but nearly all are also totally supportive of LeBron, his carrer, and his right to make smart decisions for himself - and I believe all are furious about his treatment by Gilbert.
I suggest not following this issue on largely white networks as the real LeBron action now is not being televised.
I can tell you the black community still loves LeBron, and they are a big, important community by every standard.
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wOw - we think we're mean to gilbert? check this-
"So now people are cheering Dan Gilbert’s manifesto tearing apart James, but no one contributed more to what the world witnessed on Thursday night than the owner’s enabling of James and his inner circle for seven years. Gilbert is the biggest con going, a man who makes his fortune peddling mortgages, and he’ll make his next on casinos in downtown Cleveland. He sells illusions for a living, and now he’s selling the biggest of all: that he’s a victim here, that James betrayed everyone. That’s a lie, and no one ought to dare buy it." from here
and the writer has a very different perspective on the situation.
this is grEAt! this beats any Hollywood break-up ever! spicy hot brain candy....
It will be a short drama - Gilbert is dead meat
It will be a short drama - Gilbert is dead meat - he ain't shit in LeBron's circles... reread "Trees Grow In Cleveland".. key passages:
So we lose LeBron and get stuck with a dismantled basketball team and casino owned by an online home loan processer from Detroit who is fast becoming the disgrace of the professional sports world.
I'm suddenly a Heat fan, and I don't like basketball.
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home loan predator...
you mean home loan predator, not processor.
I don't have an opinion on his other businesses
I don't have an opinion on his other businesses - I can't imagine he wasn't part of the whole mortgage meltdown... and wouldn't expect to read about that in the PD... but my only interests about Gilbert here are his poor treatment of LeBron and his plans for a casino here. I don't like how he does those businesses.
Oh... and that little sports gambling thing in college... kinda fucked up...
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How much money did Dan Gilbert lose last night?
How much money did Dan Gilbert lose last night? - wonder if that has been posted anywhere yet - the Cav's just dropped in value a huge amount...
That is easy to calculate, and a very interesting question... although the economics of sports ownership is not shared openly with the public, as these are monopoly toys of the most power hungry Americans... not for our consumption.
Hope LeBron wasn't being used as leverage in any Quicken empire building, as that equity has been freed.
Margin Call!
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"Gilbert is forced to sell the franchise at a considerable loss"
Funny - I asked my 70 something lifelong Cav and LeBron fan parents what they thought of LeBron's decision and they were supportive of LeBron. Sorry for Gilbert and local bars that may sell less beer on game days (although I don;t see why), but happy LeBron is moving forward with such power in his career - they ultimately care more about the man than the team.
If you google Gilbert Rant you will find most honest, insightful writers in the world see Gilbert as the loser - and Cleveland as a loser as a result - and the rest of the world still sees LeBron as King, and Clevelanders as ungrateful considering the wealth LeBron brought to Cleveland - I agree.
Now, think about the conclusion of this posting... "When Gilbert is forced to sell the franchise at a considerable loss, he will sell to the highest bidder and that bidder might also choose a warmer winter climate."
In other words, Cavs fans, this writer predicts Gilbert fucked the Cavs situation up so bad CLEVELAND is at risk of losing the TEAM!
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Well there is going to be a
Well there is going to be a mixed reaction to this of course. I for one, think it stinks!
If you think so too, head over to http://quit-ness.com and get your shirt!