Dolphins' Kenny Stills calls out team owner Steve Ross for hosting Trump luncheon

[malaise]

https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-kenny-stills-stephen-ross-20190807-h5qitptuprfj5fhb763rjczohy-story.html
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Although the Miami Dolphins’ Steve Ross has been one of the most supportive owners in the league about players protesting racial inequality, on Wednesday he was publicly criticized by one of his own players for planning to host a pricey fundraiser for President Donald Trump’s 2020 re-election at his New York residence later this week.

Dolphins wide receiver Kenny Stills, one of the few NFL players who has consistently knelt during the national anthem the past three seasons, spoke out against Ross for hosting the event and pointed to Ross’ efforts to improve race relations through his non-profit organization as a contradiction.

Although Ross supports Trump’s re-election efforts and the two have been personal friends for decades, a source close to the Dolphins owner and wealthy New York real estate developer says Ross does not support Trump’s views regarding race.

“They agree on some things and disagree on others, specifically on the rhetoric around race,” the source told the South Florida Sun Sentinel. “With regards to race, Stephen’s record on fighting racism speaks for itself. It is possible to support someone on the basis of some things, and not agree with everything about them.”

Trump, who plans to attend the event at Ross’ home, has been heavily criticized during his campaign and presidency for his some of his comments and posts on social media, which many view as racist. Trump has also repeatedly railed against NFL players, such as Stills and former quarterback Colin Kaepernick, for kneeling during the national anthem to raise awareness of racial and social inequalities.
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Thank you Kenny!

[MontanaMama]

1. Call out the racists.

Make them squirm!!

[DeminPennswoods]

2. If you support Trump, you automatically support

racism and white nationalism. There isn't any middle ground.

[malaise]

3. That simple

Show me your friends and I'll tell you who you are.

[Takket]

7. 100% correct

and i don't want to hear from anyone that they are just a "moderate conservative" who only votes for drumpf because he is on the rethug ticket. Then who are you supporting in the GOP primary? and who are you writing in for your vote if drumpf gets nominated again? you vote for him, you are him

[Pachamama]

4. The most disgusting thing here is the Stephen Ross is the founder of RISE and a hypocrite

His foundation is supposed to fight racism in sports and yet he is going to open his arms and heart to the biggest Racist of all to give him money.....a lot of money.

Its so disgusting. If any of the board members had any integrity or soul or honor, they would all resign tomorrow.

[malaise]

5. This is a major contradiction

Truly sad

[DeminPennswoods]

9. Buy a billboard, say Steve Ross supports White Nationalism

Watch how fast he runs away from Trump.

There are plenty of garden variety Rs who are more than willing to give him a big tax break and fewer government regulations.

[empedocles]

6. Be better if athletes spoke as a group, as did the champion Clemson FB team did v. trump

[gratuitous]

8. Dang, that "Although Ross" paragraph is poorly written

It's hard to say whether Steve Ross actually said or thinks he's a personal friend of Trump, or if it's the writer saying that based on who-knows-what, or if the "personal friends for decades" assertion came from the unnamed source close to Ross. Whoever said it, though, I can safely say he or she is a blithering idiot; Trump doesn't have personal friends.

[malaise]

12. +1,000

[czarjak]

10. Still Standing!

[TeamPooka]

11. Ross supports a racist so he's a racist supporter. Period.

Like how if you supported Hitler you were a Nazi.
period.

[maxrandb]

14. You can support Donnie Shit for Brains

In the same way someone can be "just a little pregnant".

[maxrandb]

13. What fucking bullshit that statement is

"It is possible to support someone on the basis of some things, and not agree with everything about them."

WTF? I mean seriously...WTF???

No Mr. Ross, you draw the line at racism, fascism and hate!

This isn't like he likes Butter Pecan and you like Rocky Road!

This isn't I like mustard on my hotdog and he likes relish!

This is fucking life and death racism and white supremacy!

I hear Hitler was "good" for the economy and liked dogs.

Let's not let all of that burning flesh smell get in the way of the "basis of things you support him for".

Of course, you do have to support Putin's workout regimen. Have you seen him without a shirt?

Shouldn't hold that "throwing people out of 13th floor windows" get in the way.

You know what Mr Ross? Fuck You! Just Fuck You!!!!

Go fuck yourself sideways with a First Edition, Hard Cover copy of Atlas Shrugged, you worthless piece of amphibian shit!

Sincerely,. Max