ASG getting worse and worse every year

[MannyIsGod]

Just to be clear, I don't think "America sucks", and that was not why I posted about NO's rebuilding.

I mentioned it because of the comment about NBA players helping with the rebuilding, and all the stories I've read about the player's reactions to people still living under freeways, etc.

It concerns me that the response to Katrina has been so slow and inadequate, and it surprises me that more Americans aren't outraged by it. What would happen if natural disaster devastated your city? You'd hope that THE NATION would respond, and that getting your community back to life would be a #1 priority for government, but that doesn't appear to have been the case in NO.

WTF do you expect Matt? Look, its one thing for people there to speak out about what has happend or what has not happend, but its all too different for someone who is getting their information froman NBA PR campaign and living half a world away.

The city is not in ruins, and a lot has been done to help them but 3 years is not a lot of time to rebuild an entire city. New Orleans had a lot of problems before Katrina and it has a lot of problems now but consideirng our "rich" country is in the middle of recession you can expect the places like New Orleans to suffer the worst of that.

Either take the time to find out exactly how things are going there and exactly what has been done by the people of this nation to help that city or do not comment at all. But please keep the ignorant statements and assesments to yourself or the very least to the political forum.

[Findog]

Giving a about the all-star game

You guys are actually pissed the West lost

[sabar]

Just to be clear, I don't think "America sucks", and that was not why I posted about NO's rebuilding.

I mentioned it because of the comment about NBA players helping with the rebuilding, and all the stories I've read about the player's reactions to people still living under freeways, etc.

It concerns me that the response to Katrina has been so slow and inadequate, and it surprises me that more Americans aren't outraged by it. What would happen if natural disaster devastated your city? You'd hope that THE NATION would respond, and that getting your community back to life would be a #1 priority for government, but that doesn't appear to have been the case in NO.

Might want to do some reading on federalism in the United States.

Long story short, Americans tend to look for the locals to fix the local stuff, not the federal government. The fine balance of state power vs federal power is a cornerstone of the country's founding. The federal government doesn't go and rebuild cities because it lies outside their domain. Unfortunately for New Orleans, their local/state government sucks and hence they have a slower rebuilding time. Either way, the city isn't in total ruin anymore.

And Dirk is a choker.

[Findog]

And Dirk is a choker.

Interesting to hear that from a Spurs fan. Not against your team he isn't.

[m33p0]

new orleans is an historical city founded by the french before there was even a United States of America. much of today's southern united states has been influenced by that city. you can't just dismiss it and call it a day.

that said, '87 all star game, dr j's last, by far still the best.

[polandprzem]

Just to be clear, I don't think "America sucks", and that was not why I posted about NO's rebuilding.

I mentioned it because of the comment about NBA players helping with the rebuilding, and all the stories I've read about the player's reactions to people still living under freeways, etc.

It concerns me that the response to Katrina has been so slow and inadequate, and it surprises me that more Americans aren't outraged by it. What would happen if natural disaster devastated your city? You'd hope that THE NATION would respond, and that getting your community back to life would be a #1 priority for government, but that doesn't appear to have been the case in NO.

yeah riiight

[MannyIsGod]

Yeah, better not to use safety gear and protect your hands, especially if you make a living using them... you've obviously not cut your hands or gotten splints from dried paint on wood before.

As for the ponchos, a little lame but the organisers would've been criticised if they didn't provide them, and if you have the choice of being wet or dry, which would you choose?

What is far more pathetic is that the richest and most advanced nation on the earth still hasn't rebuilt the city or provided for thousands of its citizens three years after a natural disaster. If Katrina had hit Miami, would it still be in ruins?

The more I read this post the more ing annoyed I get. You're so ing clueless on this ing subject man.

[Slippy]

It's hard trying to make time for the allstar game these days. It's not much fun to watch. Having it in New Orleans how-ever is perfect timing. The event has put New Orleans back to the centre of attention for positive reasons. In continuing the rebuilding.

I've been there a few times and plan on going more. The historical significance, the culture, the cuisine, and off-course the music are simply things you can't replace or move on from. Fot that, im greatful to allstar weekend and the NBA.

[m33p0]

your posts are getting worse and worse every thread.

[hater]

Giving a about the all-star game

You guys are actually pissed the West lost

No we are just pissed Dirk choked in a meaningless game

[jmard5]

I stopped watching the game after the 2nd quarter. I can't stand AI hogging the ball while Kidd was superbly directing the offense for the east.

[WalterBenitez]

ASG sucks

[boutons_]

NBATV has been running ASGs from their archives, 70s/80s stuff. "both teams played hard" back then. Real games with serious effort.

Stern has over-expanded/diluted the talent with too many franchises, turned it into show business first, and the game has suffered for it.

[MannyIsGod]

NBATV has been running ASGs from their archives, 70s/80s stuff. "both teams played hard" back then. Real games with serious effort.

Stern has over-expanded/diluted the talent with too many franchises, turned it into show business first, and the game has suffered for it.

Yeah I agree. The four teams at the ASG are far too many. Its not like we have the same amount of teams and players.

OH WAIT.

Will the stupidity never cease?