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DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
Fri May 25, 2018, 06:41 PM May 2018

There was an upset Trumpee at the gym today

I always try to give as much detail as possible because my attorney buddy says the more detail a person can provide the more likely it is he or she is telling the truth. I'm in the sauna talking to this guy from Philadelphia about Philadelphia and sportspeople from Philadelphia or who had a connection to the city. Sports and politics are my passions. I mention the fictional Rocky. He said Stallone is from N.J. i politely point out Stallone is from Flushing, Queens. I then mention Kobe Bryant is from Philadelphia and lived in a home Muhammad Ali and his family once lived in during his boxing days. I also mentioned Joe Frazier was from Phili by way of Beaufort and the guy mentions he is from there too and Joe is a third cousin.

Any way this other guy says what do you guys think of Trump saying Anthem kneelers should be kicked out of the country. I mention Colin Kaepernick was doing his little thing and it wasn't a big issue until Trump made it so. I also said Chris Long is a kneeler but he gets a pass because he's a star. Then the Trumpee said to guy that broached the topic that "I come here and you're always talking about politics". Wow. The anti-Trumpee then said he has Rams season tickets and doesn't stand for the anthem and he's the most patriotic guy around. The Trumpee then questioned his patriotism.

Oh, the guy said he gets a lot of grief for not standing. What's up with that ? It's a free country. The kneeler has as much right as the stander.

That's when I left and wished everybody a nice weekend.

Trump is the most divisive president our republic has suffered.

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Kirk Lover

(3,608 posts)
4. If anything that is the one part that should of been addressed because that is the
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:15 PM
May 2018

one part of RUMP's statement that most folks agree is fucking outrageous and is in fact un-patriotic and un American.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
8. When Stallone was between the ages of two and five he boarded in Queens.
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:22 PM
May 2018
https://simple.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sylvester_Stallone


Next time I see that guy I will clarify his origins. Flushing stuck in my head because I was from nearby Rego Park and Forest Hills and my cousin lived there in Elechester.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
13. When I read his bio I learned he lived in several places growing up.
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:43 PM
May 2018

I know he went to the University Of Miami but never graduated.

ProudLib72

(17,984 posts)
5. If there were nothing else to be contentious over, they would invent something
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:17 PM
May 2018

"How do you feel about blue M&Ms?"

They are nothing unless they can get in someone's face and yell.

Initech

(100,054 posts)
6. I have often thought about kneeling during the anthem at sporting events.
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:17 PM
May 2018

Just to see what kind of reaction I get, then I remember where I live, and then I remember I value life too much. So...

a kennedy

(29,642 posts)
9. I have thought about doing that as well.......
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:25 PM
May 2018

and I live in the worst racist, and Republican neighborhood, but my biggest problem would be trying to get up after kneeling. Bad knees.....

Initech

(100,054 posts)
12. I live in Orange County, California.
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:42 PM
May 2018

An area that is dominated by Fox loving Trumpanzees. Putin's favorite Congressman is from this area.

DemocratSinceBirth

(99,710 posts)
10. That guy said he got grief at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum for sitting during the Anthem.
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:26 PM
May 2018

The last pro NFL game I attended Dan Marino was taking the snaps.

a kennedy

(29,642 posts)
7. Just wanted to add
Fri May 25, 2018, 07:21 PM
May 2018

“I also said Chris Long is a kneeler but he gets a pass because he's a star,” and white......... sorry just had to put that in. and I love Chris Long.

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