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Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:11 pm
by F Keenan
http://www.bostonglobe.com/sports/2012/ ... story.html
WASHINGTON -- Tim Thomas, one of two Americans on the Bruins' roster, chose not to attend today's ceremony at the White House, saying he believes the federal government is “out of control.”
Thomas issued the following statement about his absence: "I believe the Federal government has grown out of control, threatening the Rights, Liberties, and Property of the People. This is being done at the Executive, Legislative, and Judicial level. This is in direct opposition to the Constitution and the Founding Fathers[sic] vision for the Federal government. Because I believe this, today I exercised my right as a Free Citizen, and did not visit the White House. This was not about politics or party, as in my opinion both parties are responsible for the situation we are in as a country. This was about a choice I had to make as an INDIVIDUAL."
When asked if the incident overshadowed the visit, Bruins coach Peter Chiarelli answered "We're like a family. We have our issues.”
"You deal with them, move on, and try and support everyone. It may or may not. If it does, I hope it doesn't. The guys seemed to enjoy it. I enjoyed it," Chiarelli said.
All other players took part in the visit. Chiarelli said attendance today was not mandatory.
"I can require someone to attend a team event. If they don't, I can suspend him," Chiarelli said. "I'm not suspending Tim. Whatever his position is, it isn't reflective of the Boston Bruins nor my own. But I'm not suspending him."
The Bruins attended the White House and visited with President Obama to celebrate last year’s championship, a visit that is customary for the championship team of a major sport.
President Obama was presented with a Bruins jersey with number 11 at the event.
Mark Recchi, Tomas Kaberle, and Shane Hnidy, who are no longer on the Bruins, attended. First-year Bruins Joe Corvo and Benoit Pouliot did not participate in the East Room ceremony.
Thomas and Steven Kampfer are the only two Americans from last year’s team.
I support Thomas' decision and don't find it disrespectful at all, but I'm sure he'll come under fire for it.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:24 pm
by abc789987
BAN NO POLITIKS!!!!
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:24 pm
by northwest dave
I think he is being stupid.
Even it was George W, a president I didn't agree with most of the time...I would still be honored to meet the president.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 7:27 pm
by abc789987
northwest dave wrote:I think he is being stupid.
Even it was George W, a president I didn't agree with most of the time...I would still be honored to meet the president.
Ehh, I'm with F Keenan...
And didn't some other athlete turn down going to the white house after winning a championship a few years ago? I don't think he said he did it for political reasons though. Forget who..
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 9:44 pm
by not_a_wings_fan
I think Thomas is a fool.
Why not go to the event so you can look the President in the eye and ask him yourself?
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 10:47 pm
by kodos
Thomas is a dope.
It's the president, it's a tradition. You're the only American on the team. Leave your politics at home.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Mon Jan 23, 2012 11:21 pm
by cprice12
I don't really care.
Agree/disagree... go/don't go. Pfft...I don't care.
Non issue really.
Personally, I'd go no matter who was in the White House. It would be an honor to meet/shake hands with the President and see the White House. It's an experience I could tell my kids/grandkids. Thomas doesn't seem to care about that...so whatever. Fine by me.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:17 am
by dmiles2186
It's his choice, I'm cool with that. Albert Pujols didn't go to the White House either time with the Cardinals, in '06 or after this year's World Series. But he didn't say it was because of his political affiliations, and therefore, it was a non-story.
Thomas will take some heat on this and then we'll all forget about it.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:51 am
by DaDitka
dmiles2186 wrote: Albert Pujols didn't go to the White House either time with the Cardinals
That's because Obama is the only person allowed in the White House without a valid birth certificate.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 9:57 am
by goon attack
I admire what he did. The fact that we revere one man like little (Franking) schoolchildren revere Hanson or Miley Cyrus is freakin' absurd. Screw meeting anyone and pissing our pants with joy over it.
Thomas gets it.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 11:10 am
by thedoc
DaDitka wrote:dmiles2186 wrote: Albert Pujols didn't go to the White House either time with the Cardinals
That's because Obama is the only person allowed in the White House without a valid birth certificate.
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That's funny....and true.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 2:55 pm
by abc789987
Wow... Isn't this going a little far? lol
tweettt
TSNDaveHodge wrote:Don't know if it's fair to point this out, but Tim Thomas has three children named Kiley, Kelsey and Keegan.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 3:57 pm
by STLADOGG
abc789987 wrote:Wow... Isn't this going a little far? lol
tweettt
TSNDaveHodge wrote:Don't know if it's fair to point this out, but Tim Thomas has three children named Kiley, Kelsey and Keegan.
Uhhh....
idiot.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:34 pm
by glen a richter
If I was sitting in a Dunkin Donuts enjoying a donut and the mayor, who I have a complete utter distaste for, walked in and introduced himself, I would still show the due respect and shake the mans hand even though I can't stand him. The problem is people get pissy and hate the man (or woman) in charge and completely forget about respect for the office.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 4:45 pm
by cardsfan04
cprice12 wrote:I don't really care.
Agree/disagree... go/don't go. Pfft...I don't care.
Non issue really.
Personally, I'd go no matter who was in the White House. It would be an honor to meet/shake hands with the President and see the White House. It's an experience I could tell my kids/grandkids. Thomas doesn't seem to care about that...so whatever. Fine by me.
100% agree. I would go but I am not negatively impacted whatsoever by him not going, so I don't have a problem with it.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:34 pm
by Kyle1512
I don't think Pujols was an American in 06 and isn't a St. Louis Cardinal anymore. Tim Thomas is still an American and hopefully he declines any invitation to play for the US Olympic team in the future. He could have avoided the problem by keeping his mouth shut.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 7:43 pm
by Krigloch the Furious
good for him. who cares about the stupid White House?
im sure he had a better time staying home with his kids.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:49 pm
by Oaklandblue
thedoc wrote:DaDitka wrote:dmiles2186 wrote: Albert Pujols didn't go to the White House either time with the Cardinals
That's because Obama is the only person allowed in the White House without a valid birth certificate.
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That's funny....and true.
Try getting a replacement birth certificate from Hawaii, especially one a decade after Hawaii became a state. Note the requirements and rules they use to give out a sealed one.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:49 pm
by Oaklandblue
On a side note, my respect factor for Tim Thomas has done a complete 180, in the right direction.
Re: Ahhhh $hit, we're talkin politiks in teh hockies forums
Posted: Tue Jan 24, 2012 8:49 pm
by ohio BLUES
Kyle1512 wrote:I don't think Pujols was an American in 06 and isn't a St. Louis Cardinal anymore. Tim Thomas is still an American and hopefully he declines any invitation to play for the US Olympic team in the future. He could have avoided the problem by keeping his mouth shut.
Because he didn't pay obeisance to the king, he can't represent the country in his chosen line of work.
What a tremendous load of bullshit that is.