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DinahMoeHum

(23,512 posts)
Sat Feb 11, 2017, 08:56 AM Feb 2017

Michael Bennett (Seattle Seahawks) is not going to Israel [View all]

. . .on the NFL's/Israeli government dime.

His statement:


Michael is the brother of Martellus Bennett, NE Patriots tight end who earlier this week said he will not visit Trump in the WH with the team.

>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

Even though I'm not a fan of either of their teams, I like both these guys more and more.

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Dang! I love socially conscious, intelligent athletes. n/t Laurian Feb 2017 #1
Football is political these days HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #2
+1 Baitball Blogger Feb 2017 #4
meh BannonsLiver Feb 2017 #6
Wow, wow, wow! That's some bold statement, and referencing Ali and John Carlos too. Woohoo. brush Feb 2017 #3
Kick. DinahMoeHum Feb 2017 #5
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