Posted on 02/24/2017 2:30:59 PM PST by detective
A Baltimore Orioles executive says he'd prefer President Trump not throw out a first pitch at Camden Yards without first apologizing for statements that could be viewed as problematic "from a race, ethnicity, religious, gender, disability" standpoint. John Angelos, son of owner Peter Angelos and the Orioles' executive vice president and chief operating officer, said on a Baltimore-based podcast that divisive rhetoric and actions during Trump's campaign and since his swearing-in require that the president re-double efforts to embrace all members of the community.
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Prez should tell them he’s too busy to participate in such foolishness.
"The Orioles suck bigly anyway."
Long tradition, sort of. Most presidents since Harding, have thrown out first pitch on opening day. But Obama only did it once or twice, occasionally someone else does it. Personally, I think while Trump has every right to do it, it is too much of a security risk, in the current political climate. Maybe people are searched before entering a ballgame. I don’t know. But it is a slap in the face for this owner to demand an apology from the POTUS. These hate-filled people need to STOP!
Did Trump ask to throw out the first pitch?
For missing.
I have some relatives in the greater Baltimore area that were O's fans since moving there in the 1950s.
It killed them when Angelos took over, and they eventually stopped going to the games.
OMG he played Soccer?!?!?!?!?!
A lot of Freepers won’t want to hear that.
"Maybe we ought to do one of those waves."
I have been a long time supporter - and for years (when I lived in Balt.) a season ticket holder.
But now . . . . what are they thinking???
They’ve sure hit the skids since Boog Powell’s day.
You’re right.
If you’ve broken the law, what difference is it what your skin color is?
Silly isn’t it.
I have visions of Floyd Rayford dancing in my head
Trump can throw out the first pitch for the Yankees. You know...a REALLY team.
Yes lots of fans are from outside of the DC-Baltimore pit, such as PA. Not good warm fuzzies for gun clingers from PA...
Absolutely.
Make him document, in context, the statements he is referring too. I haven’t the foggiest.
Trump:" John here's your apology. I'm sorry...you're such a loser".
These idiot are chokng themselves to death.
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Oh snap!
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