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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]The part yesterday where Obama criticizes Jordan for not being involved in politics totally ruined the moment for me. [/quote]

Yeah, last night's episode did get a tad too political for my liking. I'm not a huge fan of Todd Boyd.[/quote]

Interesting!  I thought the entire point of that segment was how UNpolitical Jordan was.  Obama made the point that black individuals who reach a certain strata of fame and influence are often looked to for social commentary, but MJ shied away from that (i think Obama implied he was a bit disappointed, too—many were hoping for another Ali-level influencer).
The stuff about the NC senate election, and how MJ refused to endorse the Dem candidate because “Republicans buy sneakers too” was fascinating.  Then to see him use the flag as a prop to cover up the Reebok logo in the Olympics was distasteful (it’s also sad how the Olympics turned into “USA Basketball” fest, but I digress).
I’m torn between respecting Jordan as strictly a businessman who knew politics wasn’t for him, or a bit of a phony who starred in ads telling young people to “be like Mike”—which I guess means Gatorade, basketball, gambling, and selling shoes.[/quote]

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