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CrossFit CEO's racist tweet has gyms and Reebok ending their partnerships
USA Today | June 7, 2020 | Andrew Joseph

Posted on 06/08/2020 3:27:26 AM PDT by Stravinsky

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To: Crim
Lmfao...racist HOW?

Exactly! The word is completely devoid of any actual meaning at this point.
21 posted on 06/08/2020 4:41:14 AM PDT by rockvillem
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To: Stravinsky
You know what's kinda funny? Reading through the reactions, what I don't see is a whole bunch of individuals going 'that's it, I'm canceling my crossfit membership.'

I see a whole lot of virtue signaling by companies which built their gyms using that affiliation saying they'll no longer be affiliated (probably saving tens of thousands and thinking they'll be able to continue on exactly the same...) I'd imagine that Crossfit's lawyers might have something to say about that.

Kinda interesting though that George Floyd was positive for COVID-19, adds an interesting undercurrent to the whole back and forth here. Had he maintained quarantine like all who test positive are supposed to do...

22 posted on 06/08/2020 4:41:51 AM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: kingu

Obviously, YES.

If George Floyd would have been following the laws established by his community and proper quarantining/ social distancing rules he would be alive today and no one would know his name.


23 posted on 06/08/2020 4:46:00 AM PDT by Delta 21 (Be strong & prosper, be weak & die! Stay true.... ~~ Donald J. Trump)
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To: Rebelbase

I think it is pretty funny

You guys are going to see one heck of a mess with this family coming up

Brother Floyd tried to set up a slush fund for his family with the gofundme

The problem is that his Estate will be run by an executor and a Court. Brother doesn’t get to use it as a slush fund

Floyd has three known children - two of which we havent heard from for some weird reason? Are they in prison??? Who knows

BUt the Baby Mommas should be intervening on this before that money is released

If he has no will his kids get it all


24 posted on 06/08/2020 4:46:59 AM PDT by RummyChick (Don't be offended because I don't care anymore. Realize I once did but your hatred blinded you.)
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To: Delta 21

The dead man was African and not required to conform to white law.


25 posted on 06/08/2020 4:47:45 AM PDT by bert ( (KE. NP. N.C. +12) Progressives are existential American enemies)
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To: Delta 21

Oh that’s funny.


26 posted on 06/08/2020 5:06:06 AM PDT by moovova
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To: SauronOfMordor

“Your words and actions represent 15,000 business owners globally who’ve made you rich, grown the brand, & asked nothing of you.”

Seems the CrossFit CEO has enough money from his enterprise to not have to worry about it.

It’s good to be able to tell the Left to GTFO.


27 posted on 06/08/2020 5:17:19 AM PDT by moovova
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To: kingu

“Had he maintained quarantine like all who test positive are supposed to do... “

Don’t forget...

Had he not passed a bogus $20 bill (broke the law)...he would still be alive.


28 posted on 06/08/2020 5:20:07 AM PDT by moovova
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...Had he not passed a bogus $20 bill (broke the law)...he would still be alive...

I suspect that if he had not been high on Fentanyl he would still be alive. That is a much more serious crime than passing a bogus $20.

29 posted on 06/08/2020 5:44:51 AM PDT by CurlyDave
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To: Fresh Wind

I think you’ve got it.


30 posted on 06/08/2020 6:15:18 AM PDT by gogeo (It isn't just time to open America up again: It's time to be America again.)
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To: CurlyDave
I suspect that if he had not been high on Fentanyl he would still be alive. That is a much more serious crime than passing a bogus $20.

High on a combination of fentanyl and meth, speedballing. But in the eyes of the law, one's a misdemeanor intoxication (and probable simple possession) vs felony attempting to use counterfeit currency (up to 20 years...)

31 posted on 06/08/2020 6:31:16 AM PDT by kingu (Everything starts with slashing the size and scope of the federal government.)
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To: Stravinsky
Just got this FB notice from our local CrossFit affiliate:
CrossFit [location deleted] condemns the comments made by Greg Glassman, the CEO of CrossFit. His disregard for George Floyd’s life and tone towards racial justice and change are appalling. He does not speak for us. We do not stand by him. We stand for justice, inclusivity, and our community!
This was followed by an announcement that the gym was ending its relationship with CrossFit - Black Lives Matter!
32 posted on 06/08/2020 12:52:15 PM PDT by madprof98
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To: genghis

I’m paraphrasing Voltaire


33 posted on 06/11/2020 10:49:04 AM PDT by Tzimisce
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To: RummyChick
GO FUND ME STATUS>>>
Official George Floyd Memorial Fund
$14,083,800

This slush fund has stalled out. It was the same yesterday.

34 posted on 06/11/2020 11:13:19 AM PDT by dennisw
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To: dennisw

still no probate open as per Cts website


35 posted on 06/11/2020 11:17:18 AM PDT by RummyChick (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nYXYfdsaHxg)
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