are political pros lame?

[Lou Strux]

i can’t believe your SO left you, what were they thinking

This guy over here must’ve worked for Dionne Warwick’s Psychic Friends Network, or Sister Cleo, or something, because mans is all up in my head, reading my thoughts.
Condolences about that break-up, tho.
Hope you feel better soon.

[R3dBullRox420]

Political pros suck. Paul Hart is a good example. There is no reason to bring politics into skating unless you want someone to hate on you for that. Leave that shit out of it. Let me just see some sick tre flips

What is bringing politics into skating tho? Like having some political deck graphic or some political shit in a skate video or magazine ad?

Is sharing some political belief on some social media account considered bringing politics into skating?

[Chavo]

I would like to think that Ed Templeton's TWS interview challenged my personal beliefs, which were somewhat conservative then. Until that point, I never heard anyone within skateboarding (my peers or the "industry" in general) address homophobia. Now I could care less what he or any other pro thinks, but to answer your question--no(?).

[LebowskisRug]

I would rather listen to pro skaters talk about politics than 95% of the people I grew up around and many of my friend's SO's. Cuz at least at the end of the day we have something likable in common that we both could relate to.

[guccislides]

There’s definitely one political party that skaters see as lame and one they see as cool/good which is sad. So I guess it depends on their party, but we tend to jump to conclusions when we shouldn’t.

[WavyDavy]

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Political pros suck. Paul Hart is a good example. There is no reason to bring politics into skating unless you want someone to hate on you for that. Leave that shit out of it. Let me just see some sick tre flips

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What is bringing politics into skating tho? Like having some political deck graphic or some political shit in a skate video or magazine ad?

Is sharing some political belief on some social media account considered bringing politics into skating?

You know that the process of building skateparks as a part of spatial planning and development is also political.

So I'm glad that skaters get political and get involved in this planning process.

[sle_epy]

I miss the days where you didn't have a clue as to any celebrities politics and you didn't know what they were like as a person. It makes everything more consumable.

[manysnakes]

There’s definitely one political party that skaters see as lame and one they see as cool/good which is sad. So I guess it depends on their party, but we tend to jump to conclusions when we shouldn’t.

What a dope and smart message! Sure glad you boosted this thread!

[urbneathme]

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There’s definitely one political party that skaters see as lame and one they see as cool/good which is sad. So I guess it depends on their party, but we tend to jump to conclusions when we shouldn’t.

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What a dope and smart message! Sure glad you boosted this thread!

he got made fun of for being a libertarian so now he has to shove it down our throats. i wish these guys that were all about personal liberty would give me my personal liberty of being free from seeing their opinions.

[bohemian]

political is one thing, but this is even worse imo

i mean the dude is a great skateboarder, thats all i need from him. like any other artist, i follow them for their craft, not their political view, religion or fucking other random hobbies. i could care less about their opinions and private life, and i feel they abuse their positions by pushing these things.

[manysnakes]

political is one thing, but this is even worse imo

i mean the dude is a great skateboarder, thats all i need from him. like any other artist, i follow them for their craft, not their political view, religion or fucking other random hobbies. i could care less about their opinions and private life, and i feel they abuse their positions by pushing these things.

[skanye]

Left/Right diff sides of the same shitcoin. avoid avoid. Ryan Lay looks Like Mikey Taylors contrarian son. Dorks.

[Newphone]

political is one thing, but this is even worse imo

i mean the dude is a great skateboarder, thats all i need from him. like any other artist, i follow them for their craft, not their political view, religion or fucking other random hobbies. i could care less about their opinions and private life, and i feel they abuse their positions by pushing these things.

Born on third thinks he hit a triple.  Gotta make sense of that shit somehow, it’d be helpful for his mindset if you could agree please!

[GroovySinner]

Would you rather do a fs blunt for trump or a bs blunt for Biden ?? Lmao why is this even a question?? I think you ( the original poster ) is more lame for even asking this . I bet you can’t even blunt to fakie on a 3 ft quarter yet you have the “balls “ to get political 😂😂 typical person why I hate skateboarding now a days , it always has to be be about you sissy

[Tom Pearl]

Would you rather do a fs blunt for trump or a bs blunt for Biden ?? Lmao why is this even a question?? I think you ( the original poster ) is more lame for even asking this . I bet you can’t even blunt to fakie on a 3 ft quarter yet you have the “balls “ to get political 😂😂 typical person why I hate skateboarding now a days , it always has to be be about you sissy

go off king

[Bristol_Palin]

Only if they disagree with me

[cherry]

I think it’s good. I was riding a Franky spears deck when he posted a jordan peterson meme so I literally took the deck off and gave it away.

I only buy Rodney mullen boards now I can’t trust anyone haven’t been happier those Uber decks are nice

[bohemian]

I was riding a Franky spears deck when he posted a jordan peterson meme so I literally took the deck off and gave it away.

thats almost as stupid as prod praising jesus for his success.

[Welpok]

Man, fuck all parties tbh. Power to the people!

[Uncle Flea]

My political party is Slap Pal. I back the party with every fiber of my soul.

Pros should too.

[tadej Pog]

I think it’s good. I was riding a Franky spears deck when he posted a jordan peterson meme so I literally took the deck off and gave it away.

I only buy Rodney mullen boards now I can’t trust anyone haven’t been happier those Uber decks are nice

Why Jordan Peterson is that bad?

[manysnakes]

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I think it’s good. I was riding a Franky spears deck when he posted a jordan peterson meme so I literally took the deck off and gave it away.

I only buy Rodney mullen boards now I can’t trust anyone haven’t been happier those Uber decks are nice

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Why Jordan Peterson is that bad?

How is babby formed?

[tadej Pog]

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I think it’s good. I was riding a Franky spears deck when he posted a jordan peterson meme so I literally took the deck off and gave it away.

I only buy Rodney mullen boards now I can’t trust anyone haven’t been happier those Uber decks are nice

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Why Jordan Peterson is that bad?

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How is babby formed?

jokes aside. I really dont even know the  guy.

[dannyprovolone]

Gotta give it up to my man p rod for taking time out of his Christmas Day to bless us with some good vibes

[Useless_wooden_lurker]

You mean like Lacey baker?

Way to add some transphobia to this thread.

[TheLurper]

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political is one thing, but this is even worse imo

i mean the dude is a great skateboarder, thats all i need from him. like any other artist, i follow them for their craft, not their political view, religion or fucking other random hobbies. i could care less about their opinions and private life, and i feel they abuse their positions by pushing these things.

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Born on third thinks he hit a triple.  Gotta make sense of that shit somehow, it’d be helpful for his mindset if you could agree please!

P-Rod is a bummer. I met him a few years back in LA. The hoops he expects others to jump through for him is absurd. He seems to be very used to getting his ass kissed by SLS kooks.

I remember my old manager backed him after he came through our shop when he was still on City Stars. Sadly, I can't say the same thing about adult P-Rod after I met him in LA.

[therealnod]

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I think it’s good. I was riding a Franky spears deck when he posted a jordan peterson meme so I literally took the deck off and gave it away.

I only buy Rodney mullen boards now I can’t trust anyone haven’t been happier those Uber decks are nice

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Why Jordan Peterson is that bad?

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How is babby formed?

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jokes aside. I really dont even know the  guy.

Here is a short video explaining who Jordan Peterson is.

[Southernmost]

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political is one thing, but this is even worse imo

i mean the dude is a great skateboarder, thats all i need from him. like any other artist, i follow them for their craft, not their political view, religion or fucking other random hobbies. i could care less about their opinions and private life, and i feel they abuse their positions by pushing these things.

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Born on third thinks he hit a triple.  Gotta make sense of that shit somehow, it’d be helpful for his mindset if you could agree please!

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P-Rod is a bummer. I met him a few years back in LA. The hoops he expects others to jump through for him is absurd. He seems to be very used to getting his ass kissed by SLS kooks.

I remember my old manager backed him after he came through our shop when he was still on City Stars. Sadly, I can't say the same thing about adult P-Rod after I met him in LA.

Met him in Tampa once. I Didn’t say much more than what’s up, how’s the knee (after his injury) and he couldn’t have been cooler or more genuine. He even took a photo and signed autographs for every single kid that asked. I’m not religious myself but I’m not gonna be mad or clown him for believing or being thankful for his accomplishments.

[L33Tg33k]

I’m gonna clown every religifuck I see mercilessly. Magic sky daddy believing morons. Just over the internet and not to anyone’s face.

[Newphone]

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political is one thing, but this is even worse imo

i mean the dude is a great skateboarder, thats all i need from him. like any other artist, i follow them for their craft, not their political view, religion or fucking other random hobbies. i could care less about their opinions and private life, and i feel they abuse their positions by pushing these things.

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Born on third thinks he hit a triple.  Gotta make sense of that shit somehow, it’d be helpful for his mindset if you could agree please!

[close]

P-Rod is a bummer. I met him a few years back in LA. The hoops he expects others to jump through for him is absurd. He seems to be very used to getting his ass kissed by SLS kooks.

I remember my old manager backed him after he came through our shop when he was still on City Stars. Sadly, I can't say the same thing about adult P-Rod after I met him in LA.

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Met him in Tampa once. I Didn’t say much more than what’s up, how’s the knee (after his injury) and he couldn’t have been cooler or more genuine. He even took a photo and signed autographs for every single kid that asked. I’m not religious myself but I’m not gonna be mad or clown him for believing or being thankful for his accomplishments.

In fairness, being nice to people who are big fans of you, or ask about your injury is a crazy low bar, but I’m glad he got wasn’t rude for no reason.  He’s absurdly lucky to have the life he has and others are absurdly unlucky in life, for the fortunate person to proselytize about god being the source of said fortune is fucking cruel and gross.  I get everyone thinks it’s fine to do, but the sooner we don’t, the better off the world will be, so fuck that shit.  I don’t wish the guy any bad will, but that smug religious bullshit sucks.