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riversedge

(70,272 posts) Sat Aug 4, 2018, 06:12 PM Aug 2018

LeBron James Tweets Positive Message To Kids After Donald Trump Attacks Him

Source: HUFF POST

08/04/2018 01:27 pm ET
The president had previously insulted the intelligence of the NBA star, along with CNN host Don Lemon.

LeBron James’ first tweet after receiving a petty attack from Donald Trump had nothing to do with the president.

Trump insulted the intelligence of both the NBA superstar and CNN host Don Lemon in a Friday night tweet, writing “Lebron James was just interviewed by the dumbest man on television, Don Lemon. He made Lebron look smart, which isn’t easy to do.” The president added, “I like Mike!” presumably referencing retired NBA legend Michael Jordan.

Early Saturday afternoon ― when public controversy over Trump’s tweet had been raging for hours ― James sent out a tweet of his own, but not one directly aimed at Trump.

Instead, the Lakers star retweeted a photo of kids at the I Promise School ― a public school for at-risk kids that LeBron recently opened ― with the comment, “Let’s get it kids!! Love you guys.”

James’ tweet is especially relevant because the CNN interview Trump was referencing when he disparaged James and Lemon was specifically about LeBron’s new school. The I Promise School opened its doors Monday in Akron, Ohio ― LeBron’s hometown ― and has won praise from advocates for public education like Diane Ravitch.......................................

Read more: https://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/lebron-james-response-trump-tweet_us_5b65ddd3e4b0b15abaa3be4f

I am glad (paraphrasing Michele Obama), that LeBron went high on this one. It makes Trump like more the Fool he is.

LeBron James
?Verified account @KingJames

LeBron James Retweeted I PROMISE School

Let’s get it kids!! Love you guys

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LeBron James Tweets Positive Message To Kids After Donald Trump Attacks Him (Original Post) riversedge Aug 2018 OP

nice analysis and opinion piece nt msongs Aug 2018 #1

Dotard also insulted the intelligence of his then SOS Rex Tillerson. keithbvadu2 Aug 2018 #2

Odd how this story may be one of the most damaging to Trump Snellius Aug 2018 #3

We'll have a pretty good idea Tuesday night. nt mobeau69 Aug 2018 #4

For sure. Not enough fingers to cross or nails to bite. Snellius Aug 2018 #6

Rump is an ignorant jacka**, who has the intelligence obviously of an insect... SWBTATTReg Aug 2018 #5

Why Lebron James Is The GOAT Jordan fans, don't get mad, just read.... RestoreAmerica2020 Aug 2018 #7

Thanks for those tweets - brought warm smiles for my afternoon. iluvtennis Aug 2018 #8

He hates others that are really successful duforsure Aug 2018 #9

msongs

(67,433 posts)

1. nice analysis and opinion piece nt

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 06:29 PM

Aug 2018

keithbvadu2

(36,869 posts)

2. Dotard also insulted the intelligence of his then SOS Rex Tillerson.

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 06:31 PM

Aug 2018

Dotard also insulted the intelligence of his then SOS Rex Tillerson.

Mensa offered to monitor an IQ test.

Dotard was smart enough (barely) to not take the offer.

Snellius

(6,881 posts)

3. Odd how this story may be one of the most damaging to Trump

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 06:40 PM

Aug 2018

He's attacking heroes like John McCain and John Lewis. A string of one stupid and heartless buffooneries after another. All to little effect with his supporters. Not a major story in liberal press. But elsewhere, on Fox News, USA Today, etc., even with Melania, it's a pretty attention-grabbing gaffe. To attack a sports hero from Ohio before one of his walking-dead rallies in Ohio? And a good, caring person. For most of us, it's like the same old crap but for some who were supporters it's a red line he's crossed too far. Beginning of the end? Has his ignorance and meanness finally caught up with him?

mobeau69

(11,152 posts)

4. We'll have a pretty good idea Tuesday night. nt

Reply to Snellius (Reply #3)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 07:12 PM

Aug 2018

Snellius

(6,881 posts)

6. For sure. Not enough fingers to cross or nails to bite.

Reply to mobeau69 (Reply #4)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 07:30 PM

Aug 2018

Jeez! This election is so stressful. Trump has made it into a win/lose for him.

SWBTATTReg

(22,156 posts)

5. Rump is an ignorant jacka**, who has the intelligence obviously of an insect...

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 07:16 PM

Aug 2018

Mr. James continues to demonstrate his humanity and outstanding generous nature to his community...side by side w/ rump, rump is nothing...

RestoreAmerica2020

(3,438 posts)

7. Why Lebron James Is The GOAT Jordan fans, don't get mad, just read....

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Sat Aug 4, 2018, 07:32 PM

Aug 2018

[01 June 2017 // At The Black Writers League
Why Lebron James Is The GOAT
Jordan fans, don't get mad, just read
Joshua Yeadon;Odessy.com]

Excerpt
....See, in the cultural surroundings of basketball, the GOAT is a prestigious title that is the conundrum of many school yard meetings, barbershop debates, and general small talk. It's subjective, simply positioned as the best ball player alive...but only at that moment. Michael Jordan was a pillar in the NBA but has transcended as an associative symbol of basketball. Just as Shaq is a symbol, Bill Russell is a symbol, and Iverson is a symbol (See what I mean? Two last names alone standout to you because of basketball). Though separated by time and ability, they shared the commonality at being one of the greatest in their respective profession. With resumes and cover letters dating back to hooping on blacktops, rings DO NOT qualify one as a great.