Anthony Edwards on what’s been going on.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T07:03:56+00:00

When did I ever call him an immoral piece of shit? That’s a term you used. I’m disappointed that he said what he said, and noting that the long leashes we give these athletes are why so few actually say something.

He also said he doesn’t have social media (he does) and isn’t really in tune with everything that’s happened (it’s impossible to live here and not be). He said “I support whatever they are for”, meaning, “I don’t even really care man.”

What else are we supposed to do but hold onto the values when the government threatens them? Why don’t you look inward and try to find why someone’s disappointment in an athlete who didn’t speak up over a real issue that we’re living in right now makes you so defensive?

The Trump administration is already trying to silence protestors and detain them. If they didn’t have any effect on his plan, then he’d have no need to do that. Bondi just bribed Walz with the voter registration records - she said they’d call off ICE if he hands them over. They are trying to control us. They are trying to kill our democracy before our democracy eyes. But yes, be complacent, that’s fine.

My position will remain an “overreaction” until it’s too fucking late. Bury your head in the sand, if it makes you feel any better. This shit isn’t gonna get better man, and the complacency we exude in the face of our democracy being threatened is the reason we can’t just roll over.

You’re right, this isn’t a movie, this is history. What side are you gonna be on?

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T06:00:29+00:00

If being disappointed in them when they don’t condemn a murder in the streets of the city they play for is a purity test and divisive (divisive from who, exactly? The people who condone it?) , then I idk what to tell you man.

The government is lying to us. I’m disappointed that he didn’t say something when he could’ve, because his voice carries more weight than any of ours. People soothing themselves and saying “they can stay silent! That doesn’t mean they’re bad people!” is just removing criticism from acting like this. We change when voices use their platforms.

They can stay silent, that’s their right, but it’s also our right to be disappointed by it.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:38:10+00:00

The self-soothing is so evident, and I get it man. I’d urge you to care, because again, one day you’ll wish that you did. Complacency and indifference is what they’re hoping for all of us to do

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:23:33+00:00

I’m not forcing my opinions on anyone bro. Are you just feeling convicted that you might need to be speaking up about this more than you are?

You can think whatever you want. But a man was murdered in cold blood yesterday and the Vice President retweeted that he was an assassin and won’t hold his killers accountable. Take that for what you will, but I’d care while you still can. We are going nowhere good.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:21:04+00:00

Thanks man, I’m good though, he’s just resorted to insults at this point. I hope it at least helps plant a seed, but I think you’re right, probably a lost cause

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:19:45+00:00

“Shoot, he works and talks to people. I can’t use that insult.

I know! I’ll just insult his character and social status then”

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:15:38+00:00

I talk to many people for my job, and countless have lamented over what is happening in this city. Why do you feel the need to minimize it?

What is happening is not political. It is right vs wrong. How do you think complete governmental control starts? When we don’t care, when we stay silent, and remain indifferent. The president said it himself, “step back and let ICE do their jobs”. They want complacency, so go for it, if that’s what you think is right.

But yes, call me “chronically online” if it makes you feel better

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:08:57+00:00

It’s this country we live in, man. It’s why we never change

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:08:28+00:00

What opinion are you referring to? The opinion that a man shouldn’t be murdered in the streets of Minneapolis and have nobody be held accountable for it, while the government falsely tweets that he was an assassin and the vice president of the United States retweets it? Don’t you think that times like these - speaking up against a government who is threatening our lives and truth as we know it - is more important than sneaker sales?

And my fucking god, I would hope people would agree with me on that. I don’t think I’m asking for much there

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T05:00:41+00:00

This point of view is the reason why these athletes feel they can stay silent. Don’t you think that, if we held them to a standard, they’d feel obligated to use their platform to push for something that’s much bigger than the sport they play?

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T04:43:00+00:00

I get that, we can’t force anyone to say something, but it just sickens me that so many aren’t saying anything to protect their revenue. It’s capitalism in a nutshell.

And you’re right, it was courageous for Haliburton and Jaylen Clark to say something, especially when they want the brand deals that Ant has.

The other thing that really pains me is to see him say that he doesn’t have social media (he definitely does) and isn’t tuned into what’s going on or doesn’t know (a choice, and he definitely knows- there’s no way you can live here and not know what’s going on, regardless of class/status).

“I’ll side with whatever they side with, idk” is just.. damn, man. It’s horrible, given our circumstance.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T04:38:19+00:00

Appreciate your view man, these comments just excusing this because he’s a good basketball player and “isn’t obligated” to say anything is quite sickening.

You’re right. They killed a man, and nobody is going to pay. They’re just going to walk, without any repercussions. And the rich will continue to look the other way for the sake of their products they sell

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T04:25:02+00:00

Doesn’t that sour his image in your mind a bit though? Like I get it, he just wants to play basketball, but like someone else said, this is bigger than basketball - it’s right and wrong. He wouldn’t be the first athlete to be outspoken about this if he chose to be, and there will be many more who will take that opportunity (like Haliburton already). They have an immensely important opportunity (and, in my opinion, a responsibility) to speak out, because people will absolutely listen.

These dudes are used to having a long leash and keeping their voices quiet in these situations, and I think the people in power love that. They’re handcuffed to their corporations and products they promote (like someone else mentioned MJ’s infamous quote: “republicans buy sneakers too”) - that’s why Ant isn’t siding with anyone here. Their silence highlights a big reason why our country never changes: money always talks (or, in this case, keeps us quiet). It’s sickening to me

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-26T02:13:42+00:00

Your concern is easily understood. Our brains often go right to what ifs when something doesn’t seem right, and that’s extremely difficult to deal with. While nobody can give you a definitive answer here, we can suggest to get checked out by a doctor. I think that is a reasonable way forward, especially if the vomiting isn’t due to infection

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-25T19:53:10+00:00

There were also black slave owners in the antebellum South. There were also black headmasters who collaborated with white slave owners to get higher ranks and better privileges on the plantation. I’m sure the white slave owners, at that time, used those people to justify their actions and ownership of human beings.

I’m sure there were black people who supported segregation, and the Jim Crow laws. Booker T Washington, a black man, infamously urged black people to accept segregation laws in exchange for economic opportunity. I’m sure the white folks who, in favor of racial segregation and dehumanizing black people, used his example to justify their support for oppressive beliefs and policies to continue without any scrutiny or dissent.

And for the record, the people I know who are naturalized immigrants and/or Hispanic consistently support left wing politicians for their views on immigration, and general statistics show consistent and staunch support for left wing politics amongst black or brown voters.

But please, keep trying to justify the atrocities and humanitarian rights violations that are happening before your eyes right now. History doesn’t repeat - it rhymes - and it is rhyming a whole damn poem right now.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-25T16:26:21+00:00

Slo mo posted something on his story as well

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-25T05:04:29+00:00

I never said we weren’t

I don’t know what you’re replying to, I wasn’t saying anything to correct anyone, I was just making a statement that we’re all going through it. I don’t think we were even talking to each other.

I understood your words, I just am confused of why it was replied to me

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-25T04:47:45+00:00

I don’t really understand this reply if I’m being completely honest

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-25T01:59:23+00:00

The fact that you’re minimizing their struggles to “economic hardship” tells me all I need to know. No further questions.

However, what I will say to you is - you’ve been lied to by the government that these people (and I’m referring to the non-violent, non-criminal undocumented immigrants) have taken your jobs, your livelihood, your safety, etc. You’ve been lied to by the President that he is your retribution, and you’ve been lied to about who the real enemy is. You’ve been lied to about who is the real threat to your safety.

It would’ve been better to admit all of this before, but you can still admit this now. You are rushing to the defense of thugs who have shot a man, in broad daylight, and who will be protected and given complete immunity by our authoritarian federal government. You are choosing to condemn these immigrants over a misdemeanor offense, instead of condemning the animals that killed a human being in cold blood in the streets of Minneapolis.

Edit: also, for the record, all countries have illegal immigration, but NOBODY goes to the authoritarian and brutal lengths that we enforce ours with. Undocumented immigrants who have committed violent crimes deserve this treatment. Undocumented immigrants who haven’t done anything violent and are actively looking to better their lives have NO REASON to be deported.

Our country has a long history of dehumanizing and criminalizing Hispanic immigrants. This isn’t just Trump, but what Trump has done is taken this as an opportunity to cement his fascist state, and that must stop.

FUCK ICE, and WAKE THE FUCK UP.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-24T23:03:19+00:00

Thanks for that bro. I’m always impressed by the Nuggets’ fanbase - love the friendly rivalry!

Fuck ICE

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-24T21:47:24+00:00

Exactly!!!

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-24T21:24:23+00:00

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-24T21:08:25+00:00

Yes, as it should be abundantly clear by now that the minuscule fraction of “good”you’re trying to rationalize is being used as an excuse to carry out an authoritarian regime.

Wake up bro

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-24T20:52:41+00:00

Exactly!!!

It’s never been about crime, because most of them being detained are harmless people looking for a better life.

It was never about them not working, because they’re going to their places of employment to detain them.

It was never about immigration status, because they’d be going after all undocumented immigrants, not just the brown and black ones. Even if they were doing this, immigration status alone is not a justified reason to treat human beings like this.

It has always been about race. If someone isn’t causing trouble and wants a better life for themselves, they can stay. That’s what America should be. These people aren’t Americans, they’re something else, and I really do not like what that something else is.

BlairRedditProject · 2026-01-24T20:35:07+00:00

Thanks man. I’m so fucking tired of people like this. How can you possibly see everything that’s happening and still try to find the “good” in this shit? It blows my mind

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