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#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 20/02/2019 12:19

Firing Martina from Allies is working out to be an own goal as more people stand up and speak out on this.

twitter.com/hashtag/TeamNavratilova?src=hash

We know how twitter works Hmm in regards to women speaking out so perhaps this thread could be a place to gather excellent quotes and pictures for people to spread across other platforms and show that Martina's views are shared not by a trickle of support but a tidal wave.

I feel in need of a very nice #TeamNavratilova picture to put on my fbook, any social media gurus around to advise?

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EweSurname · 22/02/2019 20:57

You will be no doubt shocked at how they framed it rivertam

Martina Navratilova criticised over 'cheating' trans women comments

www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/feb/17/martina-navratilova-criticised-over-cheating-trans-women-comments

Kettleon80 · 22/02/2019 20:48

Poor Martina.
She's in for it now with their abusive, manipulative, chaotic, gaslighting and mental gymnastics. But she's strong enough to get through it and not cave. I hope.

IDoN0tCare · 22/02/2019 20:38

Oh for goodness sake, stop it, SpeakUpXXWomen. You’ve went far enough and I can’t take any more.

I’m getting face ache from all the smiling. 🤣

RiverTam · 22/02/2019 20:37

Has the Guardian covered this? Haven’t seen any articles shared. Notable by their absence?

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 22/02/2019 20:29

Right, don't know about you but I need cheering up, here you go -

www.commentarymagazine.com/american-society/martina-navratilova-unsportsmanlike-conduct/
Far more dangerous is the demonstrated tendency of trans activists to shut down any debate about these issues by labeling their critics transphobic and by denying female athletes a voice in that debate.

nymag.com/intelligencer/2019/02/andrew-sullivan-the-vaticans-corruption-has-been-exposed.html?utm_source=tw
further down the page -
In Sports, Biology Matters
It tells you a lot about the LGBTQIA++ movement that it’s now lost Martina Navratilova. Yes, Martina.

this is how deep the ideology runs. It wants to control not only the public discourse, and language, and rig sports contests, but also insinuate itself into the most intimate areas of an individual’s sex life

thefederalist.com/2019/02/22/tennis-legend-martina-navratilova-fire-saying-women-compete-womens-sports/
This mobbing, this verbal tarring and feathering, is evidence that the trans agenda is based entirely on feelings and emotional realities as opposed to legitimate biological science.

I’d rather be with Martina Navratilova, fighting for fairness in sport, acceptance of lesbians, and the rights of women worldwide.

www.louderwithcrowder.com/tennis-legend-and-lgbt-member-martina-navratilova-says-trans-athletes-are-cheaters/
Here’s what needs to happen next: more athletes, male and female alike, need to weigh in, need to say “men playing with women is cheating.” Or maybe “men who suck at being men can’t drop down and play and beat girls. It’s not not the girls’ fault if they’re creepy losers who suck.”

The weekend press is going to be electric. Get tagging and sharing.

#TeamNavratilova
#IStandWithMartina

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Gentlygently · 22/02/2019 20:15

I wonder what human rights they were talking about? The human right to enter whichever changing rooms they choose?

boatyardblues · 22/02/2019 20:14

Glad she’s sticking to her guns.

EweSurname · 22/02/2019 20:09

Martina is still having to defend herself

#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!
EweSurname · 22/02/2019 20:09

Thanks olenna! Do you mean if someone went back to college but didn’t “change” their gender, they wouldn’t be allowed to play on the team?

Juells · 22/02/2019 15:18

That espn article reeks of self-delusion.

andyoldlabour · 22/02/2019 14:35

The attitude of these "athletes" is no different to that of a doper.
Whether it be McKinnon in cycling or Ludwig in basketball, they seem to be aloof to the reaction of their competitors and the fans, and seem to be outraged that people are booing when they see a cheat.

OlennasWimple · 22/02/2019 13:24

Ewe - Gabrielle Ludwig is the stunning and brave ex marine who decided to "become a girl" in their 50s and return to college. They have literally had two bites of the cherry, because most people are not allowed to do this twice, but Ludwig is both a completely different person now to when they were a college kid before, whilst also having always been a woman inside

And, in case you were wondering, the fact that they are 6'6" doesn't give them an advantage in college basketball, because of their age. The fact that they were leading in points scored and rebounds is clearly just coincidental

(The article I linked to ^^ is worth reading - when you are sitting down and assuming you don't have high blood pressure.... - if only to see the attitude of many US college sports guys. "If it's within the rules I do it, because winning is the most important thing")

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SpeakUpXXWomen · 22/02/2019 12:46

Apologies for any SPAG errors, I tired!

Vivaria isn't this the perfect GC ice breaker for work?

"Hey what do you think of Martina Navratilova, isn't she amazing? I had no idea how many titles she held until I looked her up this week after reading her piece about women's sport - Did you read it?"

Maybe it is time for some badges/mugs/tshirts that say --->
#TeamNavratilova
#IStandWithMartina

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vivariumvivariumsvivaria · 22/02/2019 10:54

I am very close to coming out properly as a GC woman who demands single sex spaces.

I've mumbled and Ive RTd and I've grumbled.

It'll cost me work. But, it's that or Gilead - the fuckers are silencing me.

Martina is proper brave, and always has been.

MrsJamin · 22/02/2019 10:49

(By the way OP you've spelt her name wrong its Navratilova - with an I - you might want to amend your hashtag)

Floisme · 22/02/2019 10:48

Can we page John McEnroe while we're at it? Not someone who's known for keeping his mouth shut. Played mixed doubles so presumably knows the truth. Three daughters.

Datun · 22/02/2019 10:42

I agree, most of them, but a lot of them do.

They need to say so. They need to bloody well back Martina.

Paging Andy Murray.

terryleather · 22/02/2019 10:35

So yes, men should speak the fuck up. Sports men, sports pundits, scientists.

Stop cowering.

Ever the pessimist, I'm afraid I don't think they're cowering I just think they don't gaf

Datun · 22/02/2019 10:24

From the Twitter link above:

Can you imagine what it's like to be the daughter of a professional male athlete that's watching the saga of Martina Navratilova playout in the media and your father has nothing to say on her behalf?

Men speak the fuck up.

I abhor the fact that we need men, but I believe we do. At this particular stage of the debate. There are, quite literally, thousands of women speaking up, but their voices don't count as much as one man.

So yes, men should speak the fuck up. Sports men, sports pundits, scientists.

Stop cowering.

Justhadathought · 22/02/2019 09:31

The more exposure the better. When this nonsense is finally seen for what it is - then all the better. So far, it has been a top down, slipped through imposition. Sailing in on the coat tails of political correctness and people's fear of being a 'phobe' of some sort or other.

HandsOffMyRights · 22/02/2019 09:27

Ewe - exactly what I said on the other thread!

EweSurname · 22/02/2019 09:27

What I don’t understand about that image is why a middle aged xy is playing on a college basketball team. I’m sure there are reasons it makes sense but anyone know how the age thing was circumvented?

Katvonfelttipeyebrows · 22/02/2019 09:26

Fingers crossed for Abigail Shrier

McKinnon busy acting like it's a boxing match and trying to out psych their opponent.

Such a bully......"She doesn't know what's she's up against"

#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!
#TeamNavratilova is gathering pace!
HandsOffMyRights · 22/02/2019 09:24

Sorry...wrong thread. Meant for the AIBU thread where the odd poster still sees no issue with MvF in sport.

HandsOffMyRights · 22/02/2019 09:21

Oh and here's another image to lock away. It's a level basketball court after all.

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