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Insidious Von

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I agree with you Wyatt, the Seahawks got in touch with their feminine side.

The Legion of Doom II shoudn't forget the canolis.

 

GeeBee

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As I said, most people don't give a fuck about athletes political views.

I'm glad it is satisfying to you.
Perhaps most don’t care, but many fans see it as an indication of character.

BTW they aren’t being invited to the White House, they’re invited to the State of the Union Address, perhaps the most overtly political event ever.

I would also argue that the unspoken agreement between reporters and athletes to avoid any questions about politics, which usually I understand, should be thrown right out the fucking window if a US hockey player shows up to the SOTU and fawns over the Dear Leader. The player has made an overt political statement at that point, and and deserves to be asked about it. You can’t hide behind the “I’m just a hockey player” bull shit any more. Direct questions about your opinions are fair game.
 

DtheB

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I didn't get any distinct impression that members of the U.S. Men's Hockey team were endorsing President Trump.
In fact, I prefer they not wade into that territory.
So accepting is NOT a political statement. But declining IS a political statement.

That's a very funny yet contradictory interpretation. Was being so hilarious your intent?
 

misterblueballs

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Italy isn't nice to Men's Hockey Canada.

1956 Italy, Canada failed to win Gold.

2006 Italy, Canada failed to win gold.

2026 Italy, Canada failed to win gold.
LOL,
I thought Marner's Popup Pizza shop would have done better in Italy.

oh well, maybe better for hockey overall that USA won. I mean, Helly had an amazing stick save and a friend in the goal post too. It was nice see Gaudreau's kids in champion photo after.
 

GeeBee

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I disagree with just about everything you said above.

It would seem you want athletes to project your politics on the world stage. I think it's too much drama.

PS- As far as an indication of character, I guarantee in their hearts there were some U.S. Women's hockey players who wanted to go to the Washington D.C. like the men. Female psychology is very susceptible to peer pressure particularly in a tight group. And that's fine on a team, but you don't know if a few women held sway over the entire team.
No, I honestly don’t care if athletes project my politics, or agree with me on regular political issues, everyone is entitled to an opinion. However these are not normal times.

If Quinn Hughes shows up to the SOTU address and applauds Donald Trump he is being a tone deaf idiot. Minnesota Wild should fans have every right to question whether he is in favour of the chaos that ICE is creating on their streets? All I’m saying is that if he chooses to attend such an overtly political thing like the SOTU he should have to answer that question.

As for the Women’s team declining. You mean the team he said he was only inviting so he didn’t get sued? Hahaha :LOL: misogamy is always hilarious isn’t it? Why would they possibly decline such a heartfelt invitation?

And I’m sure the many openly gay women on Team USA would love to sit and listen to the guy who’s happy to let Christian nationalists run roughshod over their rights. Yes they are a team, and a tight knit one by all accounts. Real team mates support each other, and I’d be extremely surprised if any of them want to sit and applaud Donald Trump in public even if they are Republicans.
 

GeeBee

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If I was a pro athlete I'd show up unless I was sick or my schedule was booked for a legit reason. If my team was against whoever the leader was and vouched not to show up I may say that later on in an interview once I've left that team. I'm sure from all the sports teams who've showed up in the past some players disliked the leader for whatever reason or supported the other party but showed up to celebrate.
I’d agree with you if this was the usual visit to the White House to celebrate. Show up, bite your tongue if you want. But that’s not what they're being invited to tonight.
 

jalimon

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U.S. Men's Hockey team going to the White House.

U.S. Women's Hockey team declines invitation.

This seems like, shall I say it, such a chick move. Go to the White House, promote your sport and celebrate an American win.
Nobody gives a fuck about their political views.
They were not invited.
 

WyattEarp

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Here's our Men's Hockey team today:

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GeeBee

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To get the conversation back on track, it's customary for our victorious sports teams to go to Washington D.C.
No one from the team going is bad form. And no there not ALL busy.
This is not a customary celebration they’re going to. It's not a parade, and it's not the standard White House Visit after you win the World Series or whatever.

It’s the State of the Union address and I don’t think the players have any idea what they are exposing themselves to. They are pawns in a political theatre.

Trump will spew his lunacy and lord knows what else and the Republican sycophants will give him standing ovations. The players are going to have to sit there and listen to it all with cameras everywhere. Do they clap for Trump? Do they sit there like a herd of deer in the headlights?

I’ve heard that many of Democrats who are going to the SOTU are bringing as their guests women who Epstein, Trump and all the other sick fucks abused.

For a bunch of guys who claim they're just athletes and they don’t want to get into politics, they are about to sit in the middle of a massive political storm with the world watching.

The players who are “busy” are the smart ones.
 
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WyattEarp

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I'm tired of politics, give me something more uplifting.

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/0nhM_aLHySg
I'm going to delete my posts because this is the Sports Discussion.
The moderator told me not to bring up politics in non-political areas.
So my bad. I apologize.

As far as Sophie Cunningham in this clip, I think she's going all Sharon Stone Basic Instinct here. 😍
 
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