Anthem Tantrum: Trump Disinvites Eagles From White House

[IsaacNewton]

“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem,” Trump tweeted about the Eagles players.

President Donald Trump rescinded an invitation for the Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.

“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country,” Trump said in a statement. “The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better.”

He said the fans would still be welcome at the White House on Tuesday but for a different ceremony meant to “honor our great country” and “pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it.”

Several Eagles players, including safety Malcolm Jenkins and defensive end Chris Long, had said they would skip the ceremony due to ongoing attacks by the president against players that had knelt on the field in protest. Other players had waffled on their participation. Eagles officials had left the decision up to the players.

Some NFL players quickly took to social media to challenge the president’s assertion. Former Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith, who played for the team during the Super Bowl, accused the White House of spreading a false narrative and said no one had refused the invitation “simply because Trump ‘insists’ folks stand for the anthem.”

“The men and women that wanted to go should’ve been able to go,” Smith wrote. “It’s a cowardly act to cancel the celebration because the majority of the people don’t want to see you. To make it about the anthem is foolish.”

More: Trump Disinvites Philadelphia Eagles From White House Super Bowl Celebration

Seems childish and thin-skinned to disinvite them. What do you think?

Jesus Trump is a full blown pussy. How did this loser ever get to an advanced age. His daddy's money can be the only explanation as he is far too stupid and his mental state is that of an 8 year old. Good lord he is fucked up.

 

[Muhammed]

He did exactly what he should have done.

It was the black players that didn't want to go. Good.
By cancelling he puts on of them in the limelight in a negative
way with half the country.

They don't want to come...they can stay the fuck at home and I'm
not going to accpt some small delegation from the Eagles.

He keeps the pressure on them and the league. He will be relentless
with all the spooks.

Yes. Most of the country recognizes the racial part of Trump-0's actions.

Yeah, becuz he be a rasis, derp, derp

 

[Harpy Eagle]

You're losing this battle. Do you not realize that?

Are we? The NFL’s ratings have been going down since long before Kapaernick ever dared tell people that black people’s lives matter. The NFL is on borrowed time unless concussions suddenly stop being bad for people.

If your kneeling protest was working wouldn't the ratings be going up?

Ratings for every sport are going down as people find more ways to watch games that are not included in the "ratings". The NFL had more than 14 billion in revenue last year, the stories of their demise are greatly exaggerated.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

He did exactly what he should have done.

It was the black players that didn't want to go. Good.
By cancelling he puts on of them in the limelight in a negative
way with half the country.

They don't want to come...they can stay the fuck at home and I'm
not going to accpt some small delegation from the Eagles.

He keeps the pressure on them and the league. He will be relentless
with all the spooks.

This is one of the players that did not want to go...does he look black to you...

It is amazing how racist are drawn to this board like moth to a flame.

 

[Harpy Eagle]

Was anybody even going to go? How many disgusting human beings are on the Eagles? Not enough to satisfy the dotard’s ego. Oh well.

Political correctness is for pussies...

And free speech is supposed to be for Americans.

Is Trump not simply exercising his own rights?

Not as his role as prez. He is the embodiment of the government.

He does not lose his rights due to holding political office.

Sure he does, not unlike the troops that he is the CIC of.

 

[J.E.D]

Yep and most of the country recognizes that Spooks are dumber than fucking
dirt.

Ahh there it is. Who cares about fucking *******, right? You racist piece of trash.

 

[theHawk]

“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem,” Trump tweeted about the Eagles players.

President Donald Trump rescinded an invitation for the Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.

“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country,” Trump said in a statement. “The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better.”

He said the fans would still be welcome at the White House on Tuesday but for a different ceremony meant to “honor our great country” and “pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it.”

More: Trump Disinvites Philadelphia Eagles From White House Super Bowl Celebration

Seems childish and thin-skinned to disinvite them. What do you think?

right up with there when pro athletes and others refuse to go.

who can be the biggest child these days. the race is still on.

Those that kneel during the anthem are the petulant children. Proud men and women stand and show respect.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Political correctness is for pussies...

And free speech is supposed to be for Americans.

Is Trump not simply exercising his own rights?

Not as his role as prez. He is the embodiment of the government.

He does not lose his rights due to holding political office.

And he is not empowered to curtail the rights of others.

Nor is he.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Political correctness is for pussies...

And free speech is supposed to be for Americans.

Is Trump not simply exercising his own rights?

Not as his role as prez. He is the embodiment of the government.

He does not lose his rights due to holding political office.

But his office is different from his personal life . Do you not see the difference?

No. Rights is rights. You're making up circumstances to fit your opinion.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

Political correctness is for pussies...

And free speech is supposed to be for Americans.

Is Trump not simply exercising his own rights?

Not as his role as prez. He is the embodiment of the government.

He does not lose his rights due to holding political office.

Sure he does, not unlike the troops that he is the CIC of.

Oh? Post it.

 

[Seawytch]

You dumb fucking Trump cultists. No Eagle player kneeled during the 2017 season. It's not about the National Anthem, it's about the National Disgrace that is Donald Trump.

 

[Claudette]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

The ones that want to go should go and the rest of them can stay home.

Must be nice to make millions while playing a kids game. No one has ever accused foot ball players of being smart. LOL

 

[NightFox]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

 

[Claudette]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

Well it is considered an honor to be invited to visit the POTUS no matter who the POTUS is.

At least it is to some folks. LOL

 

[NightFox]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

Well it is considered an honor to be invited to visit the POTUS no matter who the POTUS is.

Considered "an honor" by whom? Personally I'd consider it an insult that a politician would think that I would stoop so low as to want to step foot into their vipers nest, no matter who the POTUS is.

The honor would be to the POTUS if I invited him/her into MY house (which ain't about to happen since I wouldn't trust a politician not to case the joint to see what they could steal), since I'm the one that pays his/her salary.

 

[Billy_Kinetta]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

Well it is considered an honor to be invited to visit the POTUS no matter who the POTUS is.

At least it is to some folks. LOL

And I bet the hors d'oeuvres are quite tasty.

 

[Claudette]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

Well it is considered an honor to be invited to visit the POTUS no matter who the POTUS is.

Considered "an honor" by whom? Personally I'd consider it an insult that a politician would think that I would stoop so low as to want to step foot into their vipers nest, no matter who the POTUS is.

The honor would be to the POTUS if I invited him/her into MY house (which ain't about to happen since I wouldn't trust a politician not to case the joint to see what they could steal), since I'm the one that pays his/her salary.

LMAO They do know how to steal and they do it every day.

Well I gotta agree. Hell I wouldn't go the WH for anyone. I've got better things to do that include my dogs and my horse.

But it is supposed to be an honor.

 

[Claudette]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

Well it is considered an honor to be invited to visit the POTUS no matter who the POTUS is.

At least it is to some folks. LOL

And I bet the hors d'oeuvres are quite tasty.

Well from what I understand the food at the WH is out of this world. Five Star.

 

[Camp]

The team should be happy they aren't invited. If they are too good to stand for the anthem they are way too good for the White House. The celebration will go on without them.

It's a shame for the players that wanted to go. Maybe they can think of an appropriate way of letting the others know how they feel.

Not everyone gets invited to the WH and if those idiots don't want to go then they are the ones losing out.

What exactly are they "losing out" on ?

Personally I'd turn down an invitation to statism central (aka the White House) since I wouldn't want any of the corruption to rub off and it would be rank hypocrisy to bow and scrape to politicians and bureaucrats that I have nothing but contempt for.

Well it is considered an honor to be invited to visit the POTUS no matter who the POTUS is.

At least it is to some folks. LOL

Another tradition, custom and value destroyed by the lying a**hole currently called President.

 

[mudwhistle]

“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem,” Trump tweeted about the Eagles players.

President Donald Trump rescinded an invitation for the Philadelphia Eagles to visit the White House on Tuesday to celebrate their Super Bowl victory.

“They disagree with their President because he insists that they proudly stand for the National Anthem, hand on heart, in honor of the great men and women of our military and the people of our country,” Trump said in a statement. “The Eagles wanted to send a smaller delegation, but the 1,000 fans planning to attend the event deserve better.”

He said the fans would still be welcome at the White House on Tuesday but for a different ceremony meant to “honor our great country” and “pay tribute to the heroes who fight to protect it.”

Several Eagles players, including safety Malcolm Jenkins and defensive end Chris Long, had said they would skip the ceremony due to ongoing attacks by the president against players that had knelt on the field in protest. Other players had waffled on their participation. Eagles officials had left the decision up to the players.

Some NFL players quickly took to social media to challenge the president’s assertion. Former Eagles wide receiver Torrey Smith, who played for the team during the Super Bowl, accused the White House of spreading a false narrative and said no one had refused the invitation “simply because Trump ‘insists’ folks stand for the anthem.”

“The men and women that wanted to go should’ve been able to go,” Smith wrote. “It’s a cowardly act to cancel the celebration because the majority of the people don’t want to see you. To make it about the anthem is foolish.”

More: Trump Disinvites Philadelphia Eagles From White House Super Bowl Celebration

Seems childish and thin-skinned to disinvite them. What do you think?

Obama was so thin-skinned he put his critics in jail.

I think the people that are being thin-skinned are the players that refused to attend.