Posted on 09/26/2015 2:46:14 PM PDT by Red Steel
Through all the twists and turns of the Deflategate saga, the legal bickering and in-depth air pressure analyses, the story remained compelling for one reason: It put the reputation of New England Patriots
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when one of Trump’s “Make America Great Again” trucker hats was spotted in Brady’s locker. Brady explained that Trump had given the hat to Patriots owner Robert Kraft to pass along to the quarterback. Trump, Brady said, “always gives me a call and different types of motivational speeches at different times.” He said their friendship dates back to 2002, adding that “it’s pretty amazing what he’s been able to accomplish. He obviously appeals to a lot of people, and he’s a hell of a lot of fun to play golf with.”
Then, on Sept. 16, Brady was asked if Trump has a shot at becoming president. “I hope so,” Brady said. “That would be great.
...But he had two chances to distance himself from the nation’s most polarizing figure of the moment. He chose not to. “That would be great” is as close to an official endorsement as you can get.
Brady’s words carry weight. ...is one of the most recognizable figures in the country. An entire subsection of New England, young and old, worships him
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in South Boston, two brothers allegedly assaulted a 58-year-old homeless man. Police said the brothers targeted the man because he is Hispanic. One of the brothers, Scott Leader, said he was inspired by Trump. “Donald Trump was right,” ...“All these illegals need to be deported.”
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But by aligning with Trump, the candidate, he is by default aligning himself with Trump, the xenophobe; Trump, the Islamophobe; and Trump, the misogynist. If Brady takes issue with those aspects of the man, he should say something. ...that he condones such views.
(Excerpt) Read more at si.com ...
Maybe ze NFL should suspend Brady until he answers zese questions regarding his supports for ze Donald.
And his brother John(Stewart).
Another flaming liberal sports reporter has his nose out of joint.
FU Mr whateverawitz
MYOB
Tom Brady reads Aaron Leibowitz column and laughs all the way to the bank.
5.56mm
“Tom Brady needs to answer questions about his support of Donald Trump”
Fans have a right to know!
(Sarc)
But… but.. then someone won't get to see how SI ends up topping Hannah Davis' wax job on the swimsuit cover!
(As well as other really important sports information… like this handy article to tell you who you are supposed to hate.)
Mr. niteowl77
Go read the responses at SI - they are fantastic.
Oh you’ve got to be kidding me. Look, I can’t stand Tom Brady. I think he was guilty in deflate-gate. I’m not much of a Trump fan, either. But the man’s political beliefs are his own. He owes NO ONE an explanation for that and screw SI for even posting this trash article.
Oh, better yet - just lynch him, folks.
I guess I have to say that with a sarcasm alert?
I hate to admit that I actually had a subscription to that magazine for decades and actually looked forward to its arrival.
Of course that was a long, long time ago.
Another cherished institution of my youth that has now turned into a POS.
Same for me, in my high school years. SI & Golf Mag. I loved devouring those when they came in the mail. 1960s, when the sports world stayed withing the ballpark.
Why does Tom Brady have to explain anything that is not related to preparing for his game tomorrow? Or perhaps, what he did last week?
But do I care who he votes for? I love the Pats and Tom Brady is a very good QB. But I cannot imagine any football player contributing anything to my voting decision.
Why??? Last time I checked his politics was none of SI’s business.
That is one weird looking hand.
WTF is this? the Soviet States of America, or a freaking free country?....don’t answer that...
You jackass, Brady doesn’t need to do anything of the kind.
I don’t care much for Trump, but he’s not breaking the laws of the country, he’s free to run and Brady’s free to keep a cap and express an opinion or two.
Maybe not for long, but this is still AMERICA, damn it.
I remember Sports Illustrated. It was a magazine about SPORTS and once a year there was an issue every boy and man in America bought;) Now it’s another PAC?
Why? Does his support of Trump bother you? Why don’t you just shut up and get lost in a zoo.
Reads like A-Aron was dropped on his head as a small chilluns...
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