Posted on 08/11/2019 10:53:19 AM PDT by rktman
American fencer Race Imboden deserves induction into the "Hall of Shame" for kneeling on the victory stand at the Pan American Games and dishonoring his country on social media Friday. The Democratic Underground certainly loves his tweet blaming a "hateful" President for his pathetic protest, and Bleacher Report gave him a platform for encouraging other athletes to disrespect the U.S. flag.
Along with teammates Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin, Imboden helped the USA defeat Brazil, 45-23 in the team foil gold-medal match. Meinhardt and Itkin were the real heroes of the day Friday ― for standing, for representing the United States with dignity and for respecting all who sacrificed for the freedom we enjoy today.
Shamefully, Imboden proudly posted a photo of his despicable act on Twitter along with a sorry explanation:
"We must call for change. This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze. My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart. Racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants,
"and a president who spreads hate are at the top of a long list. I chose to sacrifie my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed. I encourage others to please use your platforms for empowerment and change."
(Excerpt) Read more at newsbusters.org ...
Publicity stunt
Why are our tax dollars funding this?
They bring a fencing sword, we’ll bring.........well I don’t want to give anything away. Touche. So to speak.
Run him through.....
Who cares?
Oh yeah, Race...Your “sport” is really up there in fame...Right there with professional shuffleboard and international corn holing...
Still haven't made up my mind about giving him a ride home.
His boyfriend likely does.
unfortunately this country has a lot of scum in it- He’s of course free to be a scumbag0- but I’m equally free to point out that he is a scumbag
I was just thinking...Barak Obama might just drop Reggie Love for a piece of him...ROFL
Looks like a self centered BUM to me. I wouldn’t waste 50 cents to see him or buy anything he modeled.
The gay is strong with this one.
Should be off the team. Bye.
We are at a very weird time in America history.
The American flag and anthem means different things to its citizens.
But as the federal government seems to absorbing more and more of this country, the concept of America along with its symbols is darkening for many. These symbols seem to represent the federal government more than the American people.
We have an odd confluence of ideologies. On the one hand we have traditional leftists that have always seemed to hate American history, the constitution, free markets, and tradional values.
But, now we have others that resent the lying and tyranny coming out of the ever expanding federal bureaucracies and police state.
He needs to quit the team.
By representing a state of racism, sexism, homophobia and evil he’s just spreading all that stuff.
Don’t let him back in the country.
Nobody can name any fencer. This guy wants to change that. I won’t even read his name.
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