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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsThe orange convict spoke of Mahomes a cpl days ago
and showed up at the game.
Bad Juju for the red team.
Everything he touches dies.
The eagles refused his invite to the whitehouse last time they won the super bowl.
The owner is a big Democrat donor.
https://thespun.com/nfl/eagles-owner-was-asked-if-team-would-visit-white-house
biophile
(1,401 posts)SheltieLover
(80,277 posts)kimbutgar
(27,234 posts)And between machines and Kelece talking nice about the 🍑💩🤡 being at the superbowl was the deciding factor.
Though I like Taylor Swift!
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Wiz Imp
(9,949 posts)milestogo
(23,060 posts)Kelce got fined $11,000 for talking trash to Damar Hamlin a couple of weeks ago. (Hamlin is the one whose heart stopped on the field and he was brought back to life.) Hamlin was visibly upset by the interaction. I don't know what was said, but I'm guessing it was pretty nasty if he got that big of a fine for it.
He's an ass.
Wiz Imp
(9,949 posts)Kelce is very Progressive, especially for a Pro Football Player
He's pro-vaccine.
Travis Kelce is the face of Pfizer. You likely have seen his ads where he promotes doing "two things at once" while receiving the Covid-19 and flu shots. Yes, he was paid $20 million for this sponsorship, which some say he's just shilling. BUT, considering the damage the anti-vaxx community can do, I will still appreciate anyone willingly and proudly declaring vaccines are good. Beyond that, his reputation has taken a beating from conservatives for this stance. It has also caused some drama with fellow football player, Aaron Rodgers, who is notably anti-vaxx.
He is supportive of BLM.
In 2017, Travis Kelce became one of the first prominent white players to kneel for the National Anthem. Knowing how players have been punished by the NFL for speaking out, it was admirable that Kelce supported his black teammates. Beyond that, he joined several other football players in encouraging others to talk about racism, as well as promoting social and emotional support for black boys and men.
He's Supportive of (Hypothetical) Gay Teammate
Travis Kelce is on the record saying he would not have a problem with a gay teammate. Beyond that, he was supportive of Bud Light following the Dylan Mulvaney controversy, both appearing in ads and publicly drinking the brand. While this isn't an out and proud declaration of support, it's worth mentioning when other famous folks were openly decrying the brand for featuring a trans woman.
All of this to say...he's not a complete conservative neanderthal and has done far more -- and put aspects of his career and relationships with colleagues -- on the line to support causes he believes in.
https://www.reddit.com/r/SwiftlyNeutral/comments/192vszm/travis_kelce_politics_taylor_swift/
milestogo
(23,060 posts)Kelce was fined and Jordan Phillips was fined. I think the refs know what they are doing.
I'm not questioning Kelce's political positions. I think he has a really hot temper, and that is something any woman getting involved with him should be aware of.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/other/travis-kelce-fined-11-255-for-taunting-bills-safety-damar-hamlin/ar-AA1yl1dA?ocid=TobArticle
Wiz Imp
(9,949 posts)You mean the refs that called 2 phantom penalties against Houston in the playoffs for non hits on Mahomes? Or the refs that said that Josh Allen didn't make a first down when replays showed that he did?
but someone else was talking trash about Kelce, but they liked Taylor. You like Taylor then I would think you would like Kelce.
kimbutgar
(27,234 posts)And refused to bow to him by not appearing at his inauguration and singing.
Traildogbob
(13,010 posts)Not a Chiefs hater, but Travis, the color red and the fucking tomahawk rant did it for me. I remind all, I have been a Cowboys fan for 50+ years. Pretty much done after this year. But pulling this hard for Eagles, is damn weird. And I am fucking hoarse tomahawking in their faces like Pelosi did GQP Congress.
I love you Taylor. Get your man on Board with sanity and humanity. His wealth may be turning him into a greedy jerk.
Fly Eagles 🦅 Fly.
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ALBliberal
(3,328 posts)I am good either way but if eagles win? Please be strong and do NOT bend the knee. Dont go to the whitehouse for hamburders.
Wiz Imp
(9,949 posts)and it really pissed Trump off (good for them!) There's no reason to expect this year would be any different - The coach and almost all the players have changed, but the Owner has not
https://thespun.com/nfl/eagles-owner-was-asked-if-team-would-visit-white-house
"I just want to win Sunday, Lurie told reporters when asked Monday, via Front Office Sports.
ALBliberal
(3,328 posts)again to not go this year.