If only Republicans reserved a fraction of the indignation they are hurling at the NBA for the guy who is actually in charge of U.S. policy on human rights. You know, the one who promised China he wouldn’t say a thing if they ran over the Hong Kong protesters.
GOP Senator: It is shameful how ESPN & the NBA are stifling speech about Hong Kong. Pathetic, self-serving cowardice
Reporter: Speaking of Hong Kong, what is your take on reports the President told Xi he would keep quiet on Hong Kong during trade negotiations.
Senator:
Another American company kowtow to Beijing. @Blizzard_Ent, developer of Hearthstone, decided to disqualify #HK player Blitzchung in the name of offending the public and damaging Blizzard image after he shouted "Liberate Hong Kong"
Give up ur dignity if u want to enter China!
in tonight's Collegiate Hearthstone championship, American University held up a "Free Hong Kong, boycott Blizzard" during the broadcast, which was quickly cut away by Blizzard
So the message from the @nba is crystal clear: it supports players, coaches and other league representatives dissing our president, our law enforcement officers, and our country as a whole but God forbid they upset communist China!
China is trying to use its market power to silence free speech and criticism of its conduct. In response, the NBA chose its pocketbook over its principles—and our values. We should all be speaking out in support of those protesting for their rights. https://t.co/IRiIY1cgDg