Embarrassing for him, embarrassing for TSN, re-traumatizing for an untold and unheard-from many.
OkDot2474
He’s a moron period and needs to close his mouth literally..
TubularWinter
Ultimately he is a person and he is allowed to use his voice to say what he wishes, I really don’t like the “shut up and play/perform” mentality as it leads to bad outcomes for minorities in the public eye.
You and I and whoever are allowed to disagree with what he says as well.
Sheeple_person
I don’t get it. I mean I fully understand the emotions Jewish people feel around this conflict. I know people who have family in Israel and worry about their safety. But I’m still taken aback by how so many people – who I know to otherwise be smart, reasonable people – just refuse to allow any kind of nuance to this discussion. They don’t want any dialogue whatsoever. It’s like
“I’m very concerned about all the children getting exploded in Raf-”
“OH YEAH BUT HAMAS ARE TERRORISTS SO YOU LOVE TERRORISTS THEN!?”
Like yeah Jesse, Hamas lies. So does the IDF. They’ve been caught doing it multiple times. So why does he take them at their word? It’s pretty clear at this point that they’re not pursuing any clear military objectives anymore, they’re just shuffling the civilians around and sporadically terrrorizing them with bombs to try to break them. I think there’s a word for that, starts with G
1ofthecoolkids99
I wish he would stop posting about hockey too
These-Sky2207
Why?
Do you feel the need for everyone to agree with you?
imo, it is often more beneficial for public figures to stay in their lane, but it is up to the person to pick and choose how much they share / comment on publicly and than deal with whatever fallout it brings.
ProjectNAKO
He’ll always find a way to embarrass Jets fans even when he’s sticking to hockey and posting about the Jets.
FoxyInTheSnow
“Do your research”
Okaaaaaay… ?
“Quotes the former editor of the Jerusalem Post, who wouldn’t recognize impartiality if it kicked him in the ass.”
dutchy_1985
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I fall on the Palestinian side and I won’t be quiet because it might offend my family and friends, so I wouldn’t expect anyone else to either.
JorroHass
Yeah, I don’t know if that’s how he should be using his social media. Israel and Palestine aside dude is a terrible ambassador for us. I cringe for us all when he posts a shirtless video screaming “let’s go”.
TSN probably can’t fire him or the blowback would be savage right now.
rexstuff1
This smacks very much of “People I agree with are brave heroes for taking a stand, and people I disagree with are embarrassments who need to keep quiet.”
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Embarrassing for him, embarrassing for TSN, re-traumatizing for an untold and unheard-from many.
He’s a moron period and needs to close his mouth literally..
Ultimately he is a person and he is allowed to use his voice to say what he wishes, I really don’t like the “shut up and play/perform” mentality as it leads to bad outcomes for minorities in the public eye.
You and I and whoever are allowed to disagree with what he says as well.
I don’t get it. I mean I fully understand the emotions Jewish people feel around this conflict. I know people who have family in Israel and worry about their safety. But I’m still taken aback by how so many people – who I know to otherwise be smart, reasonable people – just refuse to allow any kind of nuance to this discussion. They don’t want any dialogue whatsoever. It’s like
“I’m very concerned about all the children getting exploded in Raf-”
“OH YEAH BUT HAMAS ARE TERRORISTS SO YOU LOVE TERRORISTS THEN!?”
Like yeah Jesse, Hamas lies. So does the IDF. They’ve been caught doing it multiple times. So why does he take them at their word? It’s pretty clear at this point that they’re not pursuing any clear military objectives anymore, they’re just shuffling the civilians around and sporadically terrrorizing them with bombs to try to break them. I think there’s a word for that, starts with G
I wish he would stop posting about hockey too
Why?
Do you feel the need for everyone to agree with you?
imo, it is often more beneficial for public figures to stay in their lane, but it is up to the person to pick and choose how much they share / comment on publicly and than deal with whatever fallout it brings.
He’ll always find a way to embarrass Jets fans even when he’s sticking to hockey and posting about the Jets.
“Do your research”
Okaaaaaay… ?
“Quotes the former editor of the Jerusalem Post, who wouldn’t recognize impartiality if it kicked him in the ass.”
Everyone is entitled to their opinion. I fall on the Palestinian side and I won’t be quiet because it might offend my family and friends, so I wouldn’t expect anyone else to either.
Yeah, I don’t know if that’s how he should be using his social media. Israel and Palestine aside dude is a terrible ambassador for us. I cringe for us all when he posts a shirtless video screaming “let’s go”.
TSN probably can’t fire him or the blowback would be savage right now.
This smacks very much of “People I agree with are brave heroes for taking a stand, and people I disagree with are embarrassments who need to keep quiet.”
He’s not one for nuance, hockey or otherwise