on the Eagles took a knee.
Can someone tell me what this is?
Saw it on Twitter.
Posted on 06/05/2018 5:39:43 AM PDT by ChicagoConservative27
Philadelphia’s mayor called President Trump a “fragile egomaniac,” and accused him of not being a “true patriot.” Mayor Jim Kenney released the following statement in response to Trump’s decision:
The Eagles call the birthplace of our democracy home, so it’s no surprise that this team embodies everything that makes our country and our city great. Their athletic accomplishments on the field led to an historic victory this year. Fans all across the country rallied behind them because we like to root for the underdog and we feel joy when we see the underdogs finally win. I’m equally proud of the Eagles’ activism off the field. These are players who stand up for the causes they believe in and who contribute in meaningful ways to their community. They represent the diversity of our nation—a nation in which we are free to express our opinions.
Disinviting them from the White House only proves that our President is not a true patriot, but a fragile egomaniac obsessed with crowd size and afraid of the embarrassment of throwing a party to which no one wants to attend.
City Hall is always open for a celebration.
While some have pointed out that no Eagles players actually knelt for the anthem this year, that fact obscures larger issues. According to NFL Network reporter Mike Garafolo, the Eagles were going to send a contingent of less than ten players to the White House:
(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...
Apparently nothing. The “protesters” are their “teammates who don’t really care about them / their beliefs. It’s one thing to stand on one’s principles and then suffer the consequences personally. It is another to stand on your principles and impose onto others the suffering the consequences. Say or do nothing ... one shouldn’t be surprised.
Some? 83% of the team wasn’t coming.
Did not realize it was that high. Makes even more sense to cancel then.
Attn: Philadelphia Eagles
1 Novacare Way
Philadelphia, PA 19145
“This will not endure him to African Americans!!! “
So?? 97% voted for Obama. Just do what the dems do and promise them money.
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