Melissa Rohlin, Staff writer|on November 11, 2016
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1. It's too early. I'm just sick to my stomach. Not basically because the Republicans won or anything, but the disgusting tenure and tone and all of the comments that have been xenophobic, homophobic, racist, misogynistic.
less1. It's too early. I'm just sick to my stomach. Not basically because the Republicans won or anything, but the disgusting tenure and tone and all of the comments that have been xenophobic, homophobic, racist,
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2. We live in a country that ignored all of those values that we would hold our kids accountable for. They'd be grounded for years if they acted and said the things that have been said in that campaign by Donald Trump.
less2. We live in a country that ignored all of those values that we would hold our kids accountable for. They'd be grounded for years if they acted and said the things that have been said in that campaign by
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3. We live in a country that ignored all of those values that we would hold our kids accountable for. They'd be grounded for years if they acted and said the things that have been said in that campaign by Donald Trump.
less3. We live in a country that ignored all of those values that we would hold our kids accountable for. They'd be grounded for years if they acted and said the things that have been said in that campaign by
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4. And now we see that he's already backing off of immigration and Obamacare and other things, so was it a big fake, which makes you feel it's even more disgusting and cynical that somebody would use that to get the base that fired up. To get elected.
less4. And now we see that he's already backing off of immigration and Obamacare and other things, so was it a big fake, which makes you feel it's even more disgusting and cynical that somebody would use that to
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5. And what gets lost in the process are African Americans, and Hispanics, and women, and the gay population, not to mention the eighth grade developmental stage exhibited by him when he made fun of the handicapped person. I mean, come on. That's what a seventh grade, eighth grade bully does.
less5. And what gets lost in the process are African Americans, and Hispanics, and women, and the gay population, not to mention the eighth grade developmental stage exhibited by him when he made fun of the
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6. He is in charge of our country. That's disgusting."
6. He is in charge of our country. That's disgusting."
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7. He's angry at the media because they reported what he said and how he acted. That's ironic to me. It makes no sense. So that's my real fear, and that's what gives me so much pause and makes me feel so badly that the country is willing to be that intolerant and not understand the empathy that's necessary to understand other group's situations.
less7. He's angry at the media because they reported what he said and how he acted. That's ironic to me. It makes no sense. So that's my real fear, and that's what gives me so much pause and makes me feel so
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8. I'm a rich white guy, and I'm sick to my stomach thinking about it. I can't imagine being a Muslim right now, or a woman, or an African American, a Hispanic, a handicapped person. How disenfranchised they might feel. And for anyone in those groups that voted for him, it's just beyond my comprehension how they ignore all of that.
less8. I'm a rich white guy, and I'm sick to my stomach thinking about it. I can't imagine being a Muslim right now, or a woman, or an African American, a Hispanic, a handicapped person. How disenfranchised they
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9. My final conclusion is, my big fear is --- we are Rome.
9. My final conclusion is, my big fear is --- we are Rome.
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A Wall Street Journal writer has publicly affirmed what San Antonians have believed since the 1990s: Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich could rule a nation. Here's why.
A Wall Street Journal writer has publicly affirmed what San Antonians have believed since the 1990s: Spurs Coach Gregg Popovich could rule a nation. Here's why.
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1. The people already love himThough he may scare others, President Gregg Delano Popovich is one of the most trusted, beloved public figures in San Antonio, and America. OK, he's a bit scary even for us.
1. The people already love himThough he may scare others, President Gregg Delano Popovich is one of the most trusted, beloved public figures in San Antonio, and America. OK, he's a bit scary even for us.
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2. He's dependableCoach Popovich is the longest tenured coach in North American sports and probably one of the most effective.
2. He's dependableCoach Popovich is the longest tenured coach in North American sports and probably one of the most effective.
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3. He knows how to run thingsObviously. Check him out crossing Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Never give up!
3. He knows how to run thingsObviously. Check him out crossing Delaware River during the Revolutionary War. Never give up!
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4. His foreign policy is foolproofPresident Bill Popovich's relationships with other countries — and ability to bring them together — is one of the trademarks of his career.
4. His foreign policy is foolproofPresident Bill Popovich's relationships with other countries — and ability to bring them together — is one of the trademarks of his career.
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5. He has experience in the militaryCoach Popovich is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. He also has a degree in Soviet Studies and once considered a career in the CIA. Sounds like president material.
5. He has experience in the militaryCoach Popovich is a U.S. Air Force Academy graduate. He also has a degree in Soviet Studies and once considered a career in the CIA. Sounds like president material.
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6. He has a heart of goldCoach Popovich isn't all intimidation and ferocity. In rare moments, he wears his tender heart on his sleeve and shows he has an unmatched level of compassion. He kept close ties with the Sager family as their patriarch and TNT reporter, Craig Sager, battled cancer twice. less
6. He has a heart of goldCoach Popovich isn't all intimidation and ferocity. In rare moments, he wears his tender heart on his sleeve and shows he has an unmatched level of compassion. He kept close ties with ... more
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7. Even rivals respect himI see you riding that moose in a lake, President Teddy Popovich. Shine on.
7. Even rivals respect himI see you riding that moose in a lake, President Teddy Popovich. Shine on.
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8. He is sophisticatedIf elected, Coach Pop would slip into the high society that surrounds the president with ease. He may even declare a national wine drinking day.
8. He is sophisticatedIf elected, Coach Pop would slip into the high society that surrounds the president with ease. He may even declare a national wine drinking day.
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9. He knows greatness when he sees itForgotten parts of the country would be boom towns in no time under President Warren Popovich's direction. Hey! There's Albert Einstein!
9. He knows greatness when he sees itForgotten parts of the country would be boom towns in no time under President Warren Popovich's direction. Hey! There's Albert Einstein!
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10. He supports women's rightsCoach Popovich's decision to hire former WNBA star Becky Hammon as the first full-time female NBA coach was a trailblazing decision that was applauded worldwide.
10. He supports women's rightsCoach Popovich's decision to hire former WNBA star Becky Hammon as the first full-time female NBA coach was a trailblazing decision that was applauded worldwide.
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11. He fits right inLook at these two. Total BFFs. Also notice how natural Coach Pop looks in the White House, it's like home sweet home for him.
11. He fits right inLook at these two. Total BFFs. Also notice how natural Coach Pop looks in the White House, it's like home sweet home for him.
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12. He already has his own team of special forcesGranted, they may need additional training. But. they're a force, nonetheless.
12. He already has his own team of special forcesGranted, they may need additional training. But. they're a force, nonetheless.
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San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks for a call during first half action against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at the AT&T Center.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich looks for a call during first half action against the Los Angeles Clippers Saturday Nov. 5, 2016 at the AT&T Center.
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Gregg Popovich uncensored: Full transcript of thoughts on Donald Trump
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Gregg Popovich said Friday that he's sick to his stomach that Donald Trump was elected the 45th president of the United States.
Popovich said that it reflects the bigotry of many Americans, something he said disgusts him.
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He said he's shocked that people have chosen a president who has overlooked women and minorities, and made fun of someone with a handicap.
Below are his words in full.
"Right now I'm just trying to formulate thoughts. It's too early. I'm just sick to my stomach. Not basically because the Republicans won or anything, but the disgusting tenor and tone and all of the comments that have been xenophobic, homophobic, racist, misogynistic.
"I live in that country where half of the people ignored all of that to elect someone. That's the scariest part of the whole thing to me. It's got nothing to do with the environment and Obamacare, and all of the other stuff. We live in a country that ignored all of those values that we would hold our kids accountable for. They'd be grounded for years if they acted and said the things that have been said in that campaign by Donald Trump.
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"I look at the Evangelicals and I wonder, those values don't mean anything to them? All of those values to me are more important than anybody's skill in business or anything else because it tells who we are, and how we want to live, and what kind of people we are. That's why I have great respect for people like Lindsey Graham and John McCain, John Kasich, who I disagree with on a lot of political things, but they had enough fiber and respect for humanity and tolerance for all groups to say what they said about the man.
"That's what worries me. I get it, of course we want to be successful, we're all going to say that. Everybody wants to be successful, it's our country, we don't want it to go down the drain. But any reasonable person would come to that conclusion, but it does not take away the fact that he used that fear mongering, and all of the comments, from day one, the race bating with trying to make Barack Obama, our first black president, illegitimate. It leaves me wondering where I've been living, and with whom I'm living.
"The fact that people can just gloss that over, start talking about the transition team, and we're all going to be kumbaya now and try to make the country good without talking about any of those things. And now we see that he's already backing off of immigration and Obamacare and other things, so was it a big fake, which makes you feel it's even more disgusting and cynical that somebody would use that to get the base that fired up. To get elected. And what gets lost in the process are African Americans, and Hispanics, and women, and the gay population, not to mention the eighth grade developmental stage exhibited by him when he made fun of the handicapped person. I mean, come on. That's what a seventh grade, eighth grade bully does. And he was elected president of the United States. We would have scolded our kids. We would have had discussions until we were blue in the face trying to get them to understand these things. He is in charge of our country. That's disgusting."
Read Full ArticleA reporter then interrupted him.
"I'm not done," Popovich said. "One could go on and on, we didn't make this stuff up. He's angry at the media because they reported what he said and how he acted. That's ironic to me. It makes no sense. So that's my real fear, and that's what gives me so much pause and makes me feel so badly that the country is willing to be that intolerant and not understand the empathy that's necessary to understand other group's situations. I'm a rich white guy, and I'm sick to my stomach thinking about it. I can't imagine being a Muslim right now, or a woman, or an African American, a Hispanic, a handicapped person. How disenfranchised they might feel. And for anyone in those groups that voted for him, it's just beyond my comprehension how they ignore all of that. My final conclusion is, my big fear is --- we are Rome."