Tuesday Overnight Open Thread - May 19, 2026 [Doof]

From Pure Nature

Howdy Hordelings! The Tuesday ONT is here and ready to whelm you. Open thread, as always. What's on YOUR mind tonight?

Oh no - PETA is upset

PETA Raises Concerns About Lopez's Preakness Ride; Laurel Stewards Reviewing Footage

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) has raised concerns about the winning Preakness ride by Paco Lopez on Napoleon Solo, suggesting that Lopez raised his whip above his helmet on three different occasions before striking his horse, in violation of HISA regulations.

HISA announced Monday night that they were investigating the concerns.

“The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority (HISA) is aware of the concerns raised regarding Paco Lopez's ride in the referenced race at Laurel Park,” the organization wrote in an email. “In accordance with the standard regulatory process, the Stewards at Laurel will review the race footage and all relevant facts to determine whether any action is warranted under HISA's riding crop rules. We will defer to the Stewards' independent review and adjudication process and will not comment further while that review is ongoing.”

Look, I'm not saying I don't care about the horsey. But I am saying PETA is asshoe.

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Speaking of asshoe - the NAACP tries to stay relevant

NAACP calls for boycott of Southern college sports programs over voting rights

The NAACP and Congressional Black Caucus are calling on Black athletes and fans to boycott the athletic programs of public universities in states that are taking steps that the nation’s oldest civil rights group says are restricting Black voting rights.

Launched on Tuesday, the NAACP’s “Out of Bounds” campaign urges current and prospective Black athletes, their families, alumni and fans to “withhold athletic and financial support” from major public universities in states that “have moved to limit, weaken or erase Black voting representation.”

If Black athletes participate in the boycott, it could deplete rosters for powerhouse football and basketball programs across the Southeastern Conference and Atlantic Coast Conference.

The NAACP’s campaign calls out Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas and South Carolina as states to boycott, arguing that the athletic programs of those states’ major universities are especially reliant on Black athletic talent and should protect Black political interests.

Sorry, NAACP - your race card is denied.

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Spelling matters!

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