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Originally Posted by DeluxeMoustache
I’d be interested to re-watch the complete Coach’s Corner, due to all the hubbub, but it has been taken down.
I don’t recall the specific “I walked in to (place x) and saw (x number of) (description of people) , etc.” that you guys are referring to.
I think he probably didn’t see as many poppies in general wherever he was, wanted to take the opportunity to advocate for veterans, as he always does. He also has in the past encouraged everyone to get poppies based on what they represent and where the proceeds go. This time he used the stick not carrot. I’m pretty sure something came out wrong.
Now let me ask you this. Do you think he went to the studio, thinking, “Remembrance day is coming up. I really want to take a swipe at visible minorities, not so badly that I will mention them explicitly, but boy, what a great opportunity. Let’s go!”?
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I don’t care what he planned to say on the way to the studio. It matters what he said. And if he somehow misspoke, he has had plenty of time to say so and apologize. Singling out immigrants for his commentary around wearing poppies is not defensible.
Personally I have a soft spot for Cherry but I have no tolerance for these types of comments. Using the bully pulpit to spread intolerance is shameful and it seems he just isn’t sharp enough anymore to have a regular TV spot.