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Speaking of the WNBA, subsidies are great until the mothership starts tanking. In the late 90s Ericsson mobile phones were losing money and market share. This was covered up by Ericsson Mobile Systems which was rolling in cash as cellular networks kept expanding. However, when that market slowed, cell phones at Ericsson were on their own and the story did not end well.

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AzIllini said:

And yet they just added an expansion franchise in San Francisco.

The financials are above my pay grade but if they are losing $50 mil per year that is Biden level losing. Sounds like a good area for Dems to recruit future candidates.

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They added a team because the woke NBA is rolling in $$$. For them, it is like Zuck throwing a million to Trump. Just change.

I do not expect WNBA leadership to suddenly get smarter this year with regard to CC. Expecting stupid people to learn and suddenly become smart is a losing proposition. The truth is, their only marketable player just bent the knee and the novelty of seeing CC will wear off. Connor Bedard is awesome, but until the Hawks win, the novelty of having him will run short.

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The Inspector General presented his examination of Jan 6 th.

The FBI has admitted to having 26 CI's at the mob.

The FBI Director announced his resignation one day prior, the resignation is official Inauguration Day !

ILisBest said:

We are somewhat aligned here, but the WNBA has had tons of help those original leagues did not have. Disney is woke and has pushed the WNBA through their 80% ownership in ESPN. I don't see ESPN putting single A baseball teams all over their network and website daily. The woke NBA has stuck an insane amount of money into making this league popular with a massive assist from woke networks and internet sites.

I believe they are now 28 years in, with all of these advantages and they still hemorrhage massive cash. The product has very little market other than woke people trying to push it on everybody.

My wife loves sports. It is a great partnership as I can watch whatever I want sports related. I asked her to name one WNBA franchise this morning. She couldn't do it. She could not name one other than to guess at big cities. The vast majority don't care about this product.

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The WNBA has been propped up for decades at this point and is still a miserable failure as it is hard to draw people to a mediocre product. CC was a true gift to that league and they blew it! They denied her a spot on the Olympic team which would have made Women's Olympic BB "Must see" for those who follow CC. Instead, no one cared about it without CC.

Now, CC endorsed Kamala and bent a knee to those who want her destroyed and are willing to maim her (long-ass fingernails to the eye can result in permanent damage as can head injuries). It's the dumbest league in the world.

In contrast, MLS is a resounding success - it took 30 years but here we are. MLS earned their success. Many will say what success. But, they have an average franchise value of $678M! Amazing. Attendance for the league is the second highest in the world behind only the EPL - ahead of Italy, Germany, and Spanish leagues. It's just a matter of time before they start attracting stars in their prime.

WNBA? Still a LOL. Teams sellout at home with the fans cheering for CC.

Uncoach said:

Is putting your military in a strategic position by moving up the heights to the highest point "expanding"? Are they going to place settlers at the top of the mountain? You should feel awful how much land the US acquired from 1789 to when Hawaii became the 50th state. As for Christians in Syria, that isn't something I would argue, but it's a different issue. That's on our government who had the Pentagon supporting one group and the CIA supporting a different faction. That stuff can't be made up.

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Approx 15 years ago, Isreal's Air Force bombed into dust the purported Syrian Nuke bomb development site !

This week they have destroyed the Syrian poison gas storage site ! That Assad had previously used on his own citizens !

ILisBest said:

A weak leader just poked the bear. Canada's new deal may just get worse.

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I am seeing TV ads EVERY day (more than 5+) telling me that Province of Ontario is my best buddy as a trading partner !

Today, I noted that the Provincial Governor of Ontario is threatening to cut off all electric power to the US !

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Whichever way the political (and financial) winds blow….

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My Boss was the largest donator in New Jersey, for BOTH the Democratic AND Republican parties !

The Political dinners ( $ 1,000 a plate), I saw Trump at in NYC were for 3 reasons. Democratic, Republican, Racial groups.

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Prior to CC, the WNBA was losing about $ 25,000,000 million per year ! Subsidized by the NBA.
This past year it is estimated they will lose $ 50,000,000 million, DESPITE CC ! (Charter flights are the primary increases losses !)

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And yet they just added an expansion franchise in San Francisco.

The financials are above my pay grade but if they are losing $50 mil per year that is Biden level losing. Sounds like a good area for Dems to recruit future candidates.

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AzIllini said:

I think the biggest problem with women's basketball is the large bulky women in the front court. Most Americans expect women to be lady like and their front court tries to be just like the men, elbowing, hip checking, and basically anything to get an advantage. The wings and backcourt are fine.

Given there is the NBA and college, the market for the professional women is limited unless a Caitlyn Clark comes along. Forget her politics, she is a generational talent to get them onto a new path. In her first year they let other players beat up on her. This year probably will be different as they have to realize she is their main hope for the future.

Selling short: imagine the WNBA as an investment. Then imagine it without Caitlyn Clark. Some smart investors are going to make a lot of money if she ever can't play.

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Prior to CC, the WNBA was losing about $ 25,000,000 million per year ! Subsidized by the NBA.
This past year it is estimated they will lose $ 50,000,000 million, DESPITE CC ! (Charter flights are the primary increases losses !)

ILisBest said:

..and this is why he is needed. Leftwing controlled West Point caught lying.

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Read my Report of this happening, YESTERDAY !

Admission to the three Service Academies (not sure on Coasties) works like this.

Each Senate and House member is allowed to have a small number in each academy at a time. They all have a list of 10 alternates, in case their best choice goes elsewhere. Some in Congress allow sports teams to put a person they want on the 10-alternative list, no matter the home State. I was on the 10 alternate list from a House member from Callie, despite Manlius being in NY State. That is the system of admission for Direct kids out of high school or PG .

There are also 3 Academy Post Grad school. NAPS is the Navy and Coastie at Newport RI. USAFA & USMA are on site, but separate from the college. There are several ways of gaining Admission and about 1/3 of all incoming Plebes are from those 3 schools.

I strongly suggest that Parents contact Head Coaches of your kids sport and the Director of Admissions. There is no charge to attend (They get the student pay ((around 1,000)) a month AND there is NO enlistment requirement YET. It is about 90 % that after the year at the prep schools you will be admitted.

I think the biggest problem with women's basketball is the large bulky women in the front court. Most Americans expect women to be lady like and their front court tries to be just like the men, elbowing, hip checking, and basically anything to get an advantage. The wings and backcourt are fine.

Given there is the NBA and college, the market for the professional women is limited unless a Caitlyn Clark comes along. Forget her politics, she is a generational talent to get them onto a new path. In her first year they let other players beat up on her. This year probably will be different as they have to realize she is their main hope for the future.

Selling short: imagine the WNBA as an investment. Then imagine it without Caitlyn Clark. Some smart investors are going to make a lot of money if she ever can't play.