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  1. #176
    Out with the old... Obstructed_View's Avatar
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    Why is me deciding not vote funny?
    I don't know. Must be your extreme education showing.

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    How is that an idiotic question? Asking how come some people do not air their beliefs is an idiotic question?
    Yes, because apparently you already knew the obvious answer (that some people choose not to).

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    He's Manu Ginobili carina_gino20's Avatar
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    This I do not get. I do believe in God, personally. I was just saying how I would say something if I did not.
    I know that you believe. What I meant was that your original answer was something like "I would say in such a way...", and not the actual words that you would say if you were in his position.

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    Someone needs to make a bet on how many points Kobe scored against Bruce Bowen the year Bowen won DPOY.

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    It's just that people that are Christians are easier to accept and deal with, even if you don't agree, than people that aren't Christians. It's much easier not to judge someone who's a Christian than it is to judge someone who isn't.

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    In other words, Christians can't mind their own business, right? Some busybody asks Manu about religion, he answers honestly, and another busybody suddenly starts comparing him to Josh Howard, Hitler and the KKK.

    psst: If you think people are talking to you like you're an idiot, that may be your first good instinct in this thread.
    I did not compare Manu to them. I actually said he is nothing like them. All I said is that everyone has free reign to express their beliefs, but if they want to be taken seriously they should do it in a palatable way.

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    Don't talk to me like I am an idiot.
    DId she? Maybe her definition of palatable isn't compatible with your definition.

    I get a lot of things and understand where people are coming from.
    Hence all the agreement and misunderstanding.

    Many people choose not to discuss these things because they are highly personal matters and highly controversial regardless of if that is right or wrong.
    Manu in this case, is not one of those people.

    Fact of the matter is that religion (even though everyone has the right to believe in anything they want) is a sensitive subject matter.
    Was Manu insensitive?

    I feel that answering a question (even though HE WAS NOT DISRESPECTFUL) so casually on a forum is just opening the doors to negative publicity,
    From you.

    whether or not that is right or wrong.
    Wrong.

    This is only because the perceptions of most do not agree with not believing.
    So you should only say what you believe if your audience believes in the same things.

    Robinson is no better than Manu, it is just that people can deal with preaching I believe more so than I do not.

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    Anyway, now that DPG has thoroughly ruined a topic that could have just been interesting answers from Manu about a variety of things, can we get back on track?

    Anyone who wants to express their right to talk about or not talk about their religion can do it in the Political forum. Thanks.

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    What have I done?


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    Yes, because apparently you already knew the obvious answer (that some people choose not to).
    I wanted to see why some people thought "stars" kept these things to themselves. I am sure many people have inquired about Duncan's beliefs.

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    I did not compare Manu to them. I actually said he is nothing like them. All I said is that everyone has free reign to express their beliefs, but if they want to be taken seriously they should do it in a palatable way.
    Last word from me: One does not define "palatable" for another, no matter how one tries.

    So, new thread for translation: All in favor?

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    Last word from me: One does not define "palatable" for another, no matter how one tries.

    So, new thread for translation: All in favor?
    Only if it's done in a palatable way.

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    Well Manu is en led to his opinion, but I would be shocked if he does not believe in god.
    That is a loose translation and he could be joking or it could be taken out of context. Manu is smart and I highly doubt even if he did not believe that he would post it for the world to read. Who is he Josh Howard?
    This is what all this stemmed from. All I said is that I would be shocked if he just flat came out and said this in direct context. I did not say he was right nor wrong. But Kori likes to point fingers at me for having to defend myself (whether she agrees or not) when this turned into people attacking me and taking things out of context.

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    Only if it's done in a palatable way.
    There's no right or wrong way. I respect everyone's right to translate.

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    He's Manu Ginobili carina_gino20's Avatar
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    Only if it's done in a palatable way.
    Remember that, urunobili. Seriously though, I hope you get well so you can open a clutter-free thread for the translation of this piece.

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    This is only because the perceptions of most do not agree with not believing. Robinson is no better than Manu, it is just that people can deal with preaching I believe more so than I do not.
    No, you can deal with preaching more than others can. Speak for yourself you dimwitted ass.

    By your logic, someone should muzzle themselves when asked a direct question because it may not fall in line with the "perceptions of most"?

    I'll borrow an extreme metaphorical/logical leap from your book: Once the "perceptions of most" were that blacks should not be allowed to drink from the same water fountains as white people. Your logic and your argument are complete .

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    I don't know. Must be your extreme education showing.
    Ya, that is hilarious. Mock my years of trying to educate myself because I do not vote. Your a .

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    But Kori likes to point fingers at me for having to defend myself (whether she agrees or not) when this turned into people attacking me and taking things out of context.
    I can almost hear you crying through my computer screen.

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    Ya, that is hilarious. Mock my years of trying to educate myself because I do not vote. Your a .
    Classic.

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    This thread is back alive . . .

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    An honest typo at 4:30 a.m. Wow that is classic. Want to hear Shoog's take on the matter.

    To clarify all the bull . All I was trying to say is that I am surprised a man of Manu's stature (both in this country and his own), that is coached on how to be politically correct and speak to reporters, fans and other media would answer so bluntly a question about such a serious matter. That is all. No judgment on his beliefs, no beef with how he answered and no problems with being honest. All I said is I think there is a way to be honest and discrete with such widely regarded sensitive material.

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    An honest typo at 4:30 a.m. Wow that is classic.
    Restarting a fight probably isn't the best use of this reopened thread.

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    robinson is no better than manu, except he was a much better basketball player, an american, and a man of god, manu on the other hand is ty washed up from argentina whos down with lucifer

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    The "no god" people are getting just as vicious as the religious nuts.

    Ok, maybe not quite that close yet.

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    I don't see why Manu not believing in God is a big deal. That doesn't effect what he does on and off the court for the Spurs and the way us fans look up to him. He's still a damn good player and a good person either way. I respect him for being honest when asked the question. I think personal beliefs are just that-personal- and a lot of players probably wouldn't comment on their religious beliefs. Kudos to Manu for saying what he believes.

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    Manu was agnostic all his life and you people know that today???

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