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They criticize the drive to normalize or promote socialist policies via international leagues funded by nations with strict social controls. The contrast between the woke activism of American athletes and the oppressive regimes in places like Saudi Arabia is stark—highlighting an underlying irony and hypocrisy. For instance, the WNBA’s working agreements, lucrative contracts funded by foreign investments, and the suppression of social activism under strict cultural restrictions are seen as conflicting with the league's public image.