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[–] kboos1@lemmy.world 83 points 1 month ago (2 children)

One of the founding principles is the freedom of speech and freedom of expression. So if anything they are representing the USA. If a group of pedos get to rule this country without censorship then Olympians can be athletes and speak their minds.

BTW, calling Jake Paul a boxer is like calling my grandma a boxer. I guess that's what you call someone that puts on the gloves and becomes a punching bag for a real boxer.

[–] Lushed_Lungfish@lemmy.ca 8 points 1 month ago (1 children)

My grandma could probably beat the shit outta Jake Paul tbh.

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago

my gran has been dead for a long time and could still beat the shit outta jake paul. she was a navy and then prison RN (she was very not christian and was very bothered by the fact that christians ignored jesus telling them to minister to prisoners) and tough as nails.

[–] despoticruin@lemmy.zip 1 points 1 month ago

That's called a tomato can

[–] bcgm3@lemmy.world 76 points 1 month ago (2 children)

"Yeah, this 8+ year Olympic athlete over here, what a loser," said the obese old rapist, via his own Twitter rip-off made exclusively for other sad individuals, flanked by a washed-up children's YouTuber and a man in his late 50's who chose the name "kid" for himself.

[–] phoenixz@lemmy.ca 10 points 1 month ago

That is a damn near perfect description of this event, I'm loving it

[–] massacre@lemmy.world 9 points 1 month ago (2 children)

I (poorly) made this and used it once already today - I feel like it could work here as well:

[–] RagingRobot@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

Is that Dr Phil? Lol

[–] fartographer@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

Howdy doodoos, collectable kids

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 49 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Am I the only one who thinks patriotism includes speaking out to help your country achieve its potential, rather than blindly accepting whatever you’re told?

[–] Bakkoda@lemmy.world 21 points 1 month ago (1 children)

That's such a 1776 definition. Nationalism and xenophobia are so hot right now.

[–] itisileclerk@lemmy.world 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Look at the bright side, slavery was a thing in 1776, now just xenophobia. USA improved so much.

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Slavery wasn't outlawed. It was nationalised. Slavery is legal for any person incarcerated for a crime. This is why we have mandatory minimum sentencing. The whole prison system is a method of acquiring free labor that the government pays you to house on metal beds and feed with slop. Alabama has made it an art form, leasing prisoners out to fast food restaurants, taking half their pay, and then refusing them parole.

[–] lka1988@sh.itjust.works 19 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Patriotism is loving your country and recognizing it has flaws, and wanting to fix those flaws.

Nationalism is when your country is the best country no matter what and any criticism should be met with mockery and ridicule.

[–] texture@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago (1 children)

while thats true it really can be hard to express actual patriotism while not coming across as sounding nationalistic. the damn xenophobes will ruin everything for all of us if we allow them.

[–] AA5B@lemmy.world 1 points 1 month ago

I know, wtf, I can’t even fly a flag anymore without appearing racist and xenophobic.

[–] Jax@sh.itjust.works 3 points 1 month ago

Would that mean acknowledging that my ignorance is less valuable than your wisdom?

Yes? Then yes, you are the only one — now stop being a pussy and take these shots, we have to deprogram the "empathy" out of you.

[–] Rentlar@lemmy.ca 34 points 1 month ago

a real loser

Projection, every time.

[–] Spacehooks@reddthat.com 24 points 1 month ago

The old you dont like it get out. Don't bother trying to fix it or voice anything just comply like a good wage slave.

[–] FerretyFever0@fedia.io 23 points 1 month ago (3 children)

Jake Paul should be skinned alive and get a public execution.

[–] maniclucky@lemmy.world 14 points 1 month ago

Had to read the article to figure out why you bring up an objectively true thing. Well done.

[–] MuskyMelon@lemmy.world 12 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Should be forced to fight Anthony Joshua again

[–] wolframhydroxide@sh.itjust.works 4 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

This, but off camera, so he can't make any money.

[–] Xaphanos@lemmy.world 6 points 1 month ago (1 children)

"Hanging's too good for him! Burning's too good for him! He should be torn into little bitsy pieces and buried alive!" ~Hanover Fiste

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 2 points 1 month ago

Even then suffocation is too peaceful. I vote for slowly chemically dissolved.

[–] WanderWisley@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago (1 children)

If raping kids were an Olympic sport trump would be getting platinum medals.

[–] Pyr_Pressure@lemmy.ca 6 points 1 month ago

Nah he still wouldn't bring home a medal. That's how much of a loser he is, can't do anything right.

[–] Treczoks@lemmy.world 16 points 1 month ago

Anything to divert public attention away from his failures and crimes.

[–] atzanteol@sh.itjust.works 12 points 1 month ago

Trump, asshole, targets U.S. Olympic athlete, normal person, in unending steam of constant bullshit.

[–] Zidane@lemmy.ca 9 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Damn, don't post titles like that. I got excited he finally croaked for a second

[–] mercano@lemmy.world 10 points 1 month ago

The Daily Beast includes Trump’s age whenever his name is in a headline.

[–] GutterRat42@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

Did he finally move on from Kristen Stewart?

[–] HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world 3 points 1 month ago

no he still has a crush like the petty wimp he is

[–] bagsy@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago

What a fucking pathetic man child. Just fucking go away already.

[–] JoMiran@lemmy.ml 6 points 1 month ago
[–] D_C@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 month ago

How did the child rapist know about this person when 27 is about 20 years older than that fat orange thing is usually interested in?

[–] anon_8675309@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago
[–] osanna@thebrainbin.org 4 points 1 month ago

when will the orange turd either die or go to jail. At this stage, I'm happy with either.