Milton Bradley Has Had Enough With America’s Racism
Total Pro Sports - We have all likely become accustomed to hearing Milton Bradley rant and whine, but this time he may actually be onto something.
Bradley has not had the best of years, batting an unimpressive .259 and tallying only 11 homer runs and 35 RBIs. That is enough to get almost any $10-million-a-year man booed, but Bradley thinks his treatment is the result of factors beyond his poor play at the plate, and in the outfield.
An angry Milton Bradley lashed out at his treatment from Cubs fans Wednesday, suggesting he has been the victim of racial abuse at Wrigley Field...
"America doesn't believe in racism," he said sarcastically before repeating the remark. [Chicago Tribune]
Sadly, Bradley is right (and it is about time because he was long overdue), however the booing may actually be directed more towards his play than his skin color. America, in many cases, doesn't believe in racism, or at least they seem to believe it no longer exists, and the election of a black president has only seemed to further this notion.
Unfortunately, such beliefs are wrong. Racism is still evident within society and all one need to do is step outside their homes or neighborhoods to see its effects. The fans at Wrigley Field are not the only ones, and Bradley realizes that as well.
Bradley signed a three-year, $30 million dollar contract in January but has had a difficult season. Does he regret signing with the Cubs?
"I don't regret anything," he replied. "I regret there are idiots in the world. That's what I regret."
It is no coincidence that the most wealthiest individuals and top CEO's are often white, while government housing areas, or "the projects" as they are often referred to as, are overpopulated with racial "minorities". Racial stereotypes play a big role in determining how individuals treat and react to others, and athletes are not immune to this. Bradley has faced hatred on a daily basis, and much of it he believes it the result of his skin color.
"I'm talking about hatred, period," he said. "I'm talking about when I go to eat at a restaurant, I have to listen to the waiters bad-mouthing me at another table, sitting in a restaurant, that's what I'm talking about -- everything."
I hear you Milton, and this time I am listening. I'm just not sure if the rest of the world is yet.
Hat Tip - [Chicago Tribune]
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I’ve had enough of racist black jackasses like Bradley bitching about it.
wow ignorant comments like this only serve to spread rascim against you!! Thats just pathetic to say shit like this.. Your just as capable in life as ” the white man ” as we have obviously seen black people can rise up in society just as easily as white.. Theirs no room for this shit in America.. Grow up
Maybe they just don’t like you, Mr. Bradley
American Racism Is Alive & Well In The U.S.A.
The majority of Americans are raising a stink & scare,
Not about who should or who shouldn’t get health care,
Everyone agrees coverage for many is in a state of lack,
But don’t let it succeed since President Obama is Black.
Cash for clunkers is fine many need dependable rides,
Concerning health care, who cares about their lives?
Town hall meetings 99% complaining are Caucasian,
Is it me or the Temptations, “Just My Imagination?”
Once again, racism has reared its ever-present head,
There is no amount of aspirin or prayers before bed,
Will cause me to wake up and forget what was said,
Whites saying on the tube, “I wish Obama was dead.”
Bush lied about WMD’s and the Iraq Taliban threat,
Just heard about a noose around Tiger Wood’s neck,
Oh before anyone reading gets out of joint, not so fast,
Dickey’s cronies @ Haliburton make billions in cash.
Tuesday there will be a message 12 noon, 09/08/2010,
Strike up the band why don’t you, let the racism begin,
Barack plans to speak to students so he’s under attack,
Whites are pulling kids from school this guy is Black.
North Ridgeville, North Royalton, Strongsville, Parma,
“The President of The United States” has bad karma?
It means the concept of performance, action or deed,
Telling kids work hard, stay in school, there’s no need?
The Republicans told members keep kids out of school,
A Harvard educated man can’t express the golden rule?
Proverbs 13:20, what happens when walking with a fool?
A Black elected leader telling white kids it “ain’t” cool.
Same reason corporal punishment is no longer allowed,
Whites simply didn’t want Blacks spanking their child,
A concerned message from the leader of the free world,
Too bad many feel it’s just not for White boys and girls.
Don’t get me wrong, not a majority but it sure seems like,
Just like there is an energy of Blacks who despise Whites,
Hispanics don’t care either way they just want good jobs,
Doesn’t matter if it’s working with Leroy or Billy Joe Bob.
Many in America still feel this kind of response is all right,
Even after confessing salvation in the name of Jesus Christ,
What gives them the right on the basis of race to condemn?
Oh yeah! Past history like they did to the American Indian.
by Luke Easter