Game 7 of Blue State vs. Red State tonight....

[LisaM]

GO PISTONS!!!!!!

[SaveElmer]

1. Popovich and Duncan are Democrats...

Does that change your opinion ?

[UrbScotty]

3. If it were true.

You're just saying that to lure me to the Spurs, huh?

Ain't gonna happen!

[lazarus]

6. It is true

But, honestly, do we need to inject politics into sports? The Spurs are somehow evil because they're located in San Antonio? :shrug:

For that matter, isn't Auburn Hills a fairly Republican area? Represented by Republican Congressman Joe Knollenberg? And Republican State Senator Mike Bishop?

Hmm.....
:hi:

[UrbScotty]

7. Ptrove that they're Democrats.

When have they said so?

[SaveElmer]

8. Popvich was an Edwards supporter...

Here is proof of that

http://www.newsmeat.com/fec/bystate_detail.php?st=TX&last=popovich

[DrGonzoLives]

11. lazarus wins

n/t

[lazarus]

15. scoreboard!

Howdy, Doc! :hi:

[JohnKleeb]

23. I agree with ya

Most of my teams that I root for are blue state and blue areas but thats sheer concidence. Anyhow, I am gonna say go Spurs since I relaly like Tim Duncan as a player and person.

[bballny]

4. I would

think Brown is a democrat. The NBA was almost always democratic. Remember, teams were typically owned by Jewish people and it was the earliest to integrate. It is also a city game. Many GM's are Jewish as is the commissioner.

[JohnKleeb]

5. Could be

I can verify though that Popovich is a Democrat.
Popovich, Gregg
San Antonio, TX 78219
San Antonio Spurs/Head Basketball C EDWARDS, JOHN (D)
President
EDWARDS FOR PRESIDENT $2,000
primary 09/30/

[LisaM]

13. No!!!!

And I find it fascinating that the anti-immigrant state of Texas can embrace this team full of players from other countries.

[UrbScotty]

2. Where do Granholm and Conyers live? Michigan.

What about Perry and DeLay?

[DrGonzoLives]

12. Spencer Abraham? Gerald Ford/

Texas: Sam Rayburn, Lloyd Bentsen, LBJ...

For every example one side can dredge up, the other side can find an equal one. So what really is the point here other than to promote regional snobbery and prove that you're "better" than someone else?

And fuck Ohio State.

[LisaM]

9. The Miami people tried to explain themselves away too!

I don't have to inject politics into sports as a rule, but as this is a political forum, I felt justified.

The way I see it, the states of Texas and Florida have ruined this country and I don't see any reason for conceding anything to them at this point.

GO PISTONS!!!!!!!

[Rainbowreflect]

10. I have to go for the Pistons as well.

It's a Texas thing. Cannot cheer for a Texas team.

[1gobluedem]

14. Me either

Rasheed Wallace is a Democrat.

Go Pistons!

[HuckleB]

16. Blue-Red. Schmue-Schmed.

Go France! Go Argentina! Go SPURS!

:hi:

[LisaM]

17. LOL, you're just saying that because you want the Spurs to win.

If the shoe were on the other foot, my friend, you would see it differently.

I am nervous about tonight's game, and I have a knot in my stomach.

GO PISTONS!!!

[HuckleB]

18. Sure, but Ginobili and Parker are two of the biggest reasons why...

I want the Spurs to win.

Plus it's sweet to hear Emmylou sing "My San Antonio Rose."

[H2O Man]

19. I like both teams.

I would prefer the Pistons win, but enjoy both teams. I think that most basketball fans are pleased to see two really talented, evenly matched teams in a real championship game. There are some problems involving athletes, in a range of sports, and a number of politicians are pointing their fingers at sports -- as if sports is the problem in our society, not just a reflection of societies' problems. So I'm glad to see two teams with class, both the coaches and the players. Good luck to both teams, and I hope everyone enjoys the game.

PS: If Ben starts making noise on offense, it's going to be the Pistons.

[LisaM]

20. Wow, that gave me a chill!

If Ben takes over and the Pistons win, I will be the happiest woman in Seattle. GO PISTONS!

[HuckleB]

21. Indeed.

This is basketball for true basketball fans, and it's been a long time since we've had two teams that play wonderful team ball facing each other in the finals.

[yowzayowzayowza]

25. What the water guy said!

I'm fer the Spurs, but I like both these teams. I jus hope the refs get the game on track and then get the @#^% outa the way.

[GOPisEvil]

22. I have HAD IT TO HERE with blue state/red state.

I've had it with the smugness of people who live in the "blue states" as if 100% of the voters in that state voted Democratic. It demeans the efforts of people such as myself who work their asses off trying to change the political landscape here.

If the Pistons win, fine, they were the better team. I'd be sad, but at least they are a team I respect a lot. Their location in Michigan has NOTHING to do with that.

[JohnKleeb]

24. Yep

Good thing we're not in 85-87 or 73-75.

[Longhorn]

28. You said it, Pardner! n/t

[LisaM]

26. Pistons have the 19th highest payroll in the NBA

I just read that today. I don't know what San Antonio's is, but I'm sure it's not in the top five. Gotta love that.

[BamaLefty]

27. GO SPURS!

shit, they're losing by 7.

C'mon red staters! :eyes: :P