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sheshe2

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34. Bravo Alan Branch.

Reply to DemocratSinceBirth (Original post)

Fri Apr 21, 2017, 01:32 PM

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"It's disgusting the way that he talks about women and I just can't deal with it..." [View all] DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 OP

Because of economics and such many pro athletes become Repubs. Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #1

I'm going to go out on a limb here and propose that many people who pangaia Apr 2017 #2

Won't argue that... Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #5

"Christianity?" I'll go out on another limb here, since I didn't cut myself off the first time. :) pangaia Apr 2017 #6

Maybe I should have said their "Christian-ness"... Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #9

Don't worry. We're on the same page. pangaia Apr 2017 #11

GMTA... Wounded Bear Apr 2017 #12

YTD. pangaia Apr 2017 #15

Being a Christian is no excuse for supporting repugnantcon behavior. Left-over Apr 2017 #22

The GOP thinks it's a "get out of jali free" card. Initech Apr 2017 #36

My sister in law is a Lutheran pastor and would NEVER vote for a repuke. Doreen Apr 2017 #42

Most African Americans are Democratic. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #8

Good points. pangaia Apr 2017 #14

I read somewhere before the election that JenniferJuniper Apr 2017 #27

Sounds about right. DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #28

Thanks, I don't believe in making blanket judgments based on occupation or even economic status.... George II Apr 2017 #31

African Americans and Jews are the Democratic party's most loyal constituents DemocratSinceBirth Apr 2017 #40

and in a tragically ironic twist, by extension, AA athletes keep RW radio going certainot Apr 2017 #46

the republican 'family-values' role model is disgusting Achilleaze Apr 2017 #3

Good on Him Leith Apr 2017 #4

Agree. During the interview I saw Branch as just a man/father/husband/son/etc expressing his values iluvtennis Apr 2017 #17

I may not be a Patriots fan, but I AM a Alan Branch fan... hlthe2b Apr 2017 #7

+++ agree. He stood up for his values and what he believes in. iluvtennis Apr 2017 #19

I barely know what football even is, but I'm a fan of this guy. BlancheSplanchnik Apr 2017 #20

Agreed! athena Apr 2017 #44

I'm not an anybody/anything-football fan, but this is one player who's just won my heart. calimary Apr 2017 #47

K&R... spanone Apr 2017 #10

Still my #1 reason for hating trump askyagerz Apr 2017 #13

Mine, Too Leith Apr 2017 #21

For me, its a tossup between this and VWolf Apr 2017 #32

Still just blows my mind he can say whatever he wants askyagerz Apr 2017 #33

This is what a real man looks like. DK504 Apr 2017 #16

Just locker room talk IronLionZion Apr 2017 #18

Good point! kag Apr 2017 #24

Then again, golf isn't a sport by athletic standards-- maddiemom Apr 2017 #26

I find it hard to believe that Drumpf's disrespect for my mother, daughter and mother of my NoMoreRepugs Apr 2017 #23

Exactly. GallopingGhost Apr 2017 #29

Yeah, ain't that something. rivegauche Apr 2017 #38

I will never understand this either. 3catwoman3 Apr 2017 #45

or their mothers, daughters, and sisters. barbtries Apr 2017 #41

Kick ck4829 Apr 2017 #25

Who he is matters. yallerdawg Apr 2017 #30

Hey, quit insulting pigs. Doreen Apr 2017 #43

Bravo Alan Branch. sheshe2 Apr 2017 #34

He used to play for my Bills!!! Bleacher Creature Apr 2017 #35

Now THAT is what a REAL MAN sounds like! Bravo Mr. Branch. nt rivegauche Apr 2017 #37

second that onetexan Apr 2017 #39