I don't understand it at all. Trump is openly racist. (Does anyone have any illusions about what this rooting out of "DEI" is all about?) That DOGE guy that was outed for his racist views by a reporter, was let go and then brought back by Musk after doing a "poll" on X and Trump also saying, hire him back. That guy said, "I was racist before it was cool". I was struck by that - racism is cool now? And who is standing up against it? Not the predominantly Black sports teams, as noted here. (Who like many, many other people are also still using X like it isn't owned by Trump's propagandist and now co-president.)
I hope at least Jalen Hurts will hold out. Tom Brady didn't go to the WH. "Scheduling conflict" was the excuse. There's your precedent, Mr. Hurts.
That's what I thought. If this is true, then the Eagles join a long line of those who swore they'd never support Trump, and did a 180. Eagles, your number is about 1,179 in line. Shake hands with Paul Ryan, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell.
The Eagles need to beware when visiting the White House. ICE may be there to deport some of them. What a rotten nation this has become since Jan 20, 2025.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posts many wonderful truths on Substack. Follow him as a sports person who stands up to tyranny and has done so for decades!
The Eagles are my team. I’m so disheartened by this decision. I thought the initial response was no visit. I know the owner is not MAGA so what prompted this change of heart?
On Sunday, a weeks-old report from the Sun.com resurfaced. It was originally published before the Super Bowl and asserted that the Eagles would not be accepting a potential White House invitation following their win in Super Bowl LIX, citing “a well-placed insider” calling it a “massive no.”
A league source on Monday confirmed reports that the team is actually planning to visit the White House and “looks forward to receiving its invitation.”
It's really better to have zero expectations for sports teams. These guys are not generally deep thinkers. They are interested in one thing: Getting Rich.
Why, then, did I see a news article yesterday stating the Eagles had made a statement, to the effect that "we, as a team, reject any invitation to the White House'???
You’ve got to know that Philly fans will literally beat up little children associated with any New York team or the opposing team. Like fans, like team. I’m sure the white nationalist members of the team will enjoy the McDonald Big Macs and the visit but I wonder if the black guys will enjoy it. I guess all made enough money to impress the orange fascist.
No Eagles!! Please stand up for freedom - you are from the city of the Liberty Bell. Do not go!
I don't understand it at all. Trump is openly racist. (Does anyone have any illusions about what this rooting out of "DEI" is all about?) That DOGE guy that was outed for his racist views by a reporter, was let go and then brought back by Musk after doing a "poll" on X and Trump also saying, hire him back. That guy said, "I was racist before it was cool". I was struck by that - racism is cool now? And who is standing up against it? Not the predominantly Black sports teams, as noted here. (Who like many, many other people are also still using X like it isn't owned by Trump's propagandist and now co-president.)
I hope at least Jalen Hurts will hold out. Tom Brady didn't go to the WH. "Scheduling conflict" was the excuse. There's your precedent, Mr. Hurts.
I thought they'd decided not to go?! This is just💔💔💔!!! I guess money is more important than morals. 😕
That's what I thought. If this is true, then the Eagles join a long line of those who swore they'd never support Trump, and did a 180. Eagles, your number is about 1,179 in line. Shake hands with Paul Ryan, Lindsey Graham, Mitch McConnell.
So, nobody can "take a knee," but all are welcome, encouraged, and prodded, to bend their knees to the short-fingered vulgarian?
Well, we certainly now know what team NEVER to support again! What total suck-ups! GAG!
The Eagles need to beware when visiting the White House. ICE may be there to deport some of them. What a rotten nation this has become since Jan 20, 2025.
Kareem Abdul-Jabbar posts many wonderful truths on Substack. Follow him as a sports person who stands up to tyranny and has done so for decades!
The Eagles are my team. I’m so disheartened by this decision. I thought the initial response was no visit. I know the owner is not MAGA so what prompted this change of heart?
"so what prompted this change of heart?" Dare we ask?
From the Philadelphia Inquirer:
On Sunday, a weeks-old report from the Sun.com resurfaced. It was originally published before the Super Bowl and asserted that the Eagles would not be accepting a potential White House invitation following their win in Super Bowl LIX, citing “a well-placed insider” calling it a “massive no.”
A league source on Monday confirmed reports that the team is actually planning to visit the White House and “looks forward to receiving its invitation.”
https://www.inquirer.com/eagles/trump-eagles-white-house-invitation-super-bowl-20250224.html
Well, they're all millionaires, hoping to become billionaires. So there is that. Rich people gots to stick together, race notwithstanding, right?
It's really better to have zero expectations for sports teams. These guys are not generally deep thinkers. They are interested in one thing: Getting Rich.
I guess they don’t have any bone spurs like the orange golfer.
fly eagles fly - up Trump's ass.
Why, then, did I see a news article yesterday stating the Eagles had made a statement, to the effect that "we, as a team, reject any invitation to the White House'???
Yesterday? Out of date news, or does the plot thicken?
I regret having rooted for the Eagles.
Please say it's not so! Eagles, stand your ground and don't go. Save your visit for when we return to a true democracy!
First Fetterman, now this?
Fettermanchin as someone said.
I'm trying to figure out what they've got on Fetterman, because clearly they're holding SOMETHING over his head.
You’ve got to know that Philly fans will literally beat up little children associated with any New York team or the opposing team. Like fans, like team. I’m sure the white nationalist members of the team will enjoy the McDonald Big Macs and the visit but I wonder if the black guys will enjoy it. I guess all made enough money to impress the orange fascist.
Cowards