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Red Mountain

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20. Stupid thing to say

Reply to SunSeeker (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 11:05 AM

Feb 2026

and he's just saying it to appease right wing critics because unless they're going to have the thought police standing by to pull the plug on the show they're going to take what they get.

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The folks who put on Charlie Kirk tributes at football games want Bad Bunny to keep politics out. [View all] SunSeeker Feb 2026 OP

Double standards...... Lovie777 Feb 2026 #1

I hear there will be an alternate half time show featuring Kid Rock. llmart Feb 2026 #2

Yes, coincidentally, it will be put on by Kirk's Turning Point USA political organization. SunSeeker Feb 2026 #3

All white, mostly country jayschool2013 Feb 2026 #6

And put on by Kirk's political organization, Turning Point USA! SunSeeker Feb 2026 #11

OMG, did they really? mysteryowl Feb 2026 #4

Athletes with dark skin should just "shut up and play ball" maspaha Feb 2026 #9

It is curious though, that racists look past color to cheer on the sports. mysteryowl Feb 2026 #12

They don't look past color. yardwork Feb 2026 #13

Perhaps owning a sports team is more modern form of slavery? maspaha Feb 2026 #16

It sure is, for some people. yardwork Feb 2026 #17

It's even worse than that in a way Red Mountain Feb 2026 #21

wow! mysteryowl Feb 2026 #19

They have an answer for that, but we won't go there, it's too ugly. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #26

"I don't understand why these sports are so popular with white racists." OldBaldy1701E Feb 2026 #14

It would make an interesting Venn diagram Red Mountain Feb 2026 #22

It would, indeed. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2026 #29

Hypocrisy ain't just a river in Egypt. Zelda_Orchid Feb 2026 #5

Thank you for that Conjuay Feb 2026 #7

The Star Spangled Banner PJMcK Feb 2026 #8

hypocrites samsingh Feb 2026 #10

Unabashed hypocrites! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 2026 #15

Of course they do. Why the surprise? ABC123Easy Feb 2026 #18

I don't think anyone here is surprised. SunSeeker Feb 2026 #25

Oh yeah totally ABC123Easy Feb 2026 #27

Stupid thing to say Red Mountain Feb 2026 #20

Um... lonely bird Feb 2026 #23

I suppose boycotting is too much to ask. Ok, forget I mentioned it. Joinfortmill Feb 2026 #24

Who else is boycotting the alternative halftime show? LetMyPeopleVote Feb 2026 #28