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ABC123Easy

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18. Of course they do. Why the surprise?

Reply to SunSeeker (Original post)

Wed Feb 4, 2026, 10:43 AM

Feb 4

Kirk was basically a neo nazi. New KKK, etc...

The whole MAGA clan stand basically for the exact same agenda as David Duke ran on in the early 1990s. This is White Christian Nationalism.

Why are we surprised?

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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 4 OP

Double standards...... Lovie777 Feb 4 #1

I hear there will be an alternate half time show featuring Kid Rock. llmart Feb 4 #2

Yes, coincidentally, it will be put on by Kirk's Turning Point USA political organization. SunSeeker Feb 4 #3

All white, mostly country jayschool2013 Feb 4 #6

And put on by Kirk's political organization, Turning Point USA! SunSeeker Feb 4 #11

OMG, did they really? mysteryowl Feb 4 #4

Athletes with dark skin should just "shut up and play ball" maspaha Feb 4 #9

It is curious though, that racists look past color to cheer on the sports. mysteryowl Feb 4 #12

They don't look past color. yardwork Feb 4 #13

Perhaps owning a sports team is more modern form of slavery? maspaha Feb 4 #16

It sure is, for some people. yardwork Feb 4 #17

It's even worse than that in a way Red Mountain Feb 4 #21

wow! mysteryowl Feb 4 #19

They have an answer for that, but we won't go there, it's too ugly. Joinfortmill Feb 4 #26

"I don't understand why these sports are so popular with white racists." OldBaldy1701E Feb 4 #14

It would make an interesting Venn diagram Red Mountain Feb 4 #22

It would, indeed. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 4 #29

Hypocrisy ain't just a river in Egypt. Zelda_Orchid Feb 4 #5

Thank you for that Conjuay Feb 4 #7

The Star Spangled Banner PJMcK Feb 4 #8

hypocrites samsingh Feb 4 #10

Unabashed hypocrites! (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Feb 4 #15

Of course they do. Why the surprise? ABC123Easy Feb 4 #18

I don't think anyone here is surprised. SunSeeker Feb 4 #25

Oh yeah totally ABC123Easy Feb 4 #27

Stupid thing to say Red Mountain Feb 4 #20

Um... lonely bird Feb 4 #23

I suppose boycotting is too much to ask. Ok, forget I mentioned it. Joinfortmill Feb 4 #24

Who else is boycotting the alternative halftime show? LetMyPeopleVote Feb 4 #28