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Today in rape culture: Obama jokes with alleged sexual assault perpetrator

Discussion in 'Sports and News' started by Dick Whitman, Jun 7, 2016.

  1. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

  2. Earthman

    Earthman Well-Known Member

    These events have become a complete bore. It's the same script for all. A few witty remarks from the presiding President about team stars, perhaps an ill conceived joke about using the teams defense in a war zone and gift of jersey from team to Prez. I would like to see them shake things up a bit and have the President use the backdrop to make a serious policy statement.
     
  3. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    I think that the opportunity was on the table with an accused perpetrator of sexual assault taking center stage. Instead the arrogant elite punted, to coin a phrase.
     
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  4. Earthman

    Earthman Well-Known Member

    I think he could have used the opportunity to promote gun control by giving a
    shout out to Aquib Talib and if he wanted to joke perhaps make a Dick Cheney
    reference.
     
  5. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    That, too.

    Who is advising him?
     
  6. Vombatus

    Vombatus Well-Known Member

    Cheney had excellent gun control - shot a lawyer AND got away with it.
     
  7. YankeeFan

    YankeeFan Well-Known Member

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  8. Earthman

    Earthman Well-Known Member

    "We're sorry that Aquib Talib could not be here today. He is recovering in a Dallas
    Hospital after trying to do a Donald Trump imitation and shooting himself in the foot.
    No truth to the rumor that there was a second gunmen."
     
  9. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    How exactly might that have worked?

    "Hey, Colts, we have a little change of plans for the tired old championship visit to the White House. The president would like Peyton Manning to stand there with his goofy grin while he talks about athletes committing sexual assault and their social responsibilities. The president won't specifically mention Peyton's name, but ..."

    Something like that?
     
  10. Dick Whitman

    Dick Whitman Well-Known Member

    Mostly how I'm envisioning it, yes, except with the POTUS name-checking the Broncos instead of the Colts.
     
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  11. cranberry

    cranberry Well-Known Member

    Oops... I'm sure the Broncos would sign up for that.
     
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  12. Earthman

    Earthman Well-Known Member

    Obama could have had Loretta Lynch serve Manning with a subpoena.
     
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