Tim Thomas takes a stand

#26
#26
What's the difference between this and hearing Bono go off on a rant every concert about how we should all be ashamed there are starving children in Africa?

I dont give a damn about his politics. I dont care that he skipped out on it. Good for him.

But lets not make this out to be some Earth shattering display of defiance.

To be frank, who gives a damn?
 
#27
#27
Its only unacceptable if an athlete stands up for their beliefs, but if a pop star does it, its cool?

Riiiiiight
 
#28
#28
I just think it's completely idiotic. If it were George Bush in office and Yzerman pulled some stunt like this, I'd feel the same way.
 
#29
#29
You're entitled to think that way the same as he is for the justification of his actions.

Not always rainbows and lollipops Pooch.
 
#41
#41
I have a buddy that plays for the Columbus Crew. They won the MLS Cup a few years ago, and got the opportunity to meet the POTUS.
I swapped a few emails with this friend, and he was genuinely excited to visit the White House, though he is a right-winger...that's his political view, not his soccer position.
Actually, he told me that he thought that Obama disrespected them. Said that he was trying to make a joke, but it didn't go over well when he was supposed to be praising the team that did with the championship. Apparently he said, "congrats to you guys, though I wish my Chicago Fire had won the whole thing. I'd much rather be honoring them today, but you guys won it, so again, congratulations."

Just wanted to share that story.
 
#42
#42
Panthro said:
I have a buddy that plays for the Columbus Crew. They won the MLS Cup a few years ago, and got the opportunity to meet the POTUS.
I swapped a few emails with this friend, and he was genuinely excited to visit the White House, though he is a right-winger...that's his political view, not his soccer position.
Actually, he told me that he thought that Obama disrespected them. Said that he was trying to make a joke, but it didn't go over well when he was supposed to be praising the team that did with the championship. Apparently he said, "congrats to you guys, though I wish my Chicago Fire had won the whole thing. I'd much rather be honoring them today, but you guys won it, so again, congratulations."

Just wanted to share that story.
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LOL. Can I ask his name?
 
#48
#48
I think it's a little bit of grandstanding, but I still think he should do whatever he wants.
 
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