John Elway to Fox News: I’m Republican because ‘I don’t believe in safety nets

[okaawhatever]

Denver Broncos executive vice president of football operations John Elway revealed on Sunday that he was a Republican because he doesn’t “believe in safety nets” — even though he admitted they were necessary.

In a interview on Fox News prior to Super Bowl XLVIII, host Chris Wallace pointed out that Elway was a “big Republican” who had contributed “a lot of money” to former Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in 2012.

“Why do you support the GOP?” Wallace wondered.


“Well, it goes to what my beliefs are,” Elway explained. “I believe that we’re giving the opportunity to succeed or not succeed.”

“I don’t believe in safety nets,” he continued. “Obviously, we’ve got to have some kind of safety nets. But I think my philosophy is when given the opportunity to go take advantage of that, I think that’s when you get the best out of people.

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http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2014/02/02/john-elway-to-fox-news-im-republican-because-i-dont-believe-in-safety-nets/

[Downwinder]

1. I'll bet he lies and has insurance.

[bluestate10]

2. The son of a prominent college coach can say that. Elway never had to miss a meal

or not get basic life needs met because of lack of money. Fuck that smug bastard. I say that he is a typical republican, what's new.

[Egalitarian Thug]

37. He was an asshole at Stanford, too.

He was a little prick as a rookie, and he has apparently remained a little prick since. On the bright side, that is not aging well at all.

[Fumesucker]

3. Wonder if he has ever played in a publicly financed stadium? n/t

[BlueStreak]

7. He meant, "I don't believe in safety nets for other people"

[Gman]

4. Didn't he go to BYU?

And all that that implies?

[msongs]

8. played for Stanford - maybe with a safety net (scholarships) & worshipped as a celebrity nt

[earthside]

5. Elway has never had a bad day in his life.

Don't you love it when people of privilege muse about things over which they have absolutely no knowledge or experience.

If John Elway had to live like most Americans for even a couple of weeks he's be bawling' like a baby.

[msanthrope]

6. TBI in action. nt

[MH1]

14. Nah, he was always a prick.

Just ask anyone from Baltimore before the Colts crept out in the dark of night.

[spanone]

9. and i guess john just says 'fuck you' to those who don't succeed. yep he's a reTHUG

[okaawhatever]

10. I've heard the GOP is shopping Elway for a possible candidacy. If it weren't for his experience with

socialized business, aka the NFL, maybe he'd win.

[Ikonoklast]

11. This statement explains it all.

“Well, it goes to what my beliefs are,” Elway explained. “I believe that we’re giving the opportunity to succeed or not succeed.”

He believes in something that is just not true for all people.

There are those who never, ever get the opportunity to begin with, and it is smug assholes like Elway who just can't fathom that fact.

[lpbk2713]

12. Having an estimated net worth of $145 Million is a pretty good safety net.

Link: http://www.celebritynetworth.com/richest-athletes/nfl/john-elway-net-worth/


Are you saying you don't really need that, John?

Then give it all to charity and see what life is really like.

Delusional dipshit.

[MurrayDelph]

23. Plus he parlayed his name into owning

a Toyota dealership in southern California (formerly owned two; used to own the one I bought my Prius from four years ago), a Chrysler/Jeep dealership in northern Colorado, and two Chevrolet dealerships in the Denver area.

[davekriss]

13. First of all, John, there is no equality of opportunity

Second of all ... O never mind, as we know Republicans do not live in the reality-based community. There will be no chipping away at all the false beliefs his remarks imply.

[GoCubsGo]

15. I never did like him.

I always thought he was kind of a dick, but I could never pin down the reason why I thought that--until now.

[reformist2]

16. So nice. So kind. So Christian.

[onehandle]

17. Millionaire spits on the 99%. nt

[WinkyDink]

18. This statement is as moronic as it gets:

"So, I would like to see us to be able to free up Congress a little bit and say, okay, we need to give up a little bit to give a little bit,” Elway opined. “If we were able to do that and we acted more like businessmen in that situation, I believe we would get a lot more done.”

[Blue Owl]

19. Go drink your shitty Coors Lite

[demigoddess]

20. not only all that

but if I were rich as all get out I would still want there to be no poor people littering up the streets and dying outside, Hospitals running a deficit, schools teaching hungry children etc etc, if only because I wanted to look out on a pretty world where people were clean, well fed and happy. So what is the matter with republicans, randians, and Elway???

[TheCowsCameHome]

21. Did you wear a helmet, Elway?

Heh. That's a safety net, of sorts.

Hypocritical piece of *$#%.

[jsr]

34. +1

[NightWatcher]

22. Doesn't believe in safety nets but believes god is an alien from the Planet Kolob

and if you're good, you too get your own heaven planet when you die.

[fishwax]

26. I doubt he believes that -- I don't think he's mormon

I'm not sure where the idea that he's LDS comes from. He used to do commercials for Coors.

[Jamaal510]

24. Fuck John Elway. nt

[napkinz]

25. agreed

Go Seattle!

[City Lights]

31. Up, down and sideways. nt

[Lint Head]

33. +1000

[hadrons]

27. And no doubt the old shits who watch Faux who are on medicare and ss...

agree with this out-of-touch, aging rapidly doofus

[wendylaroux]

28. maybe he'll take up

high wire,tight rope walking.

[n2doc]

29. I'll bet he wishes he had one now in NJ!

Because his team is crashing and burning.

[PCIntern]

30. I'm very pleased about that

Manning with his Papa John ads and elway with his bootstraps crap.

[bluestate10]

32. Denver is getting fucking crushed. I want to see as much of Elway's face now as possible.

That Cro-Magnon cocksucker.

[davidn3600]

35. Suck it, Elway

[donheld]

36. Fuck Elway

[pstokely]

38. too many brain injuries

nt

[leftynyc]

39. Glad your team

got humiliated last night, John.

[JonLP24]

40. I'm not sure what he means

He says he doesn't believe in safety nets but feels we obviously have to have some kind of safety net. Like what? And what kind of safety nets are no good?

No safety net means someone really down on their luck has the roam the streets, can't stay in one spot anywhere unless its a public library. Can't sleep nowhere, not legally. People get desperate and that ends up costing more. If he's OK w/ shelters or transitional living

Food stamps? That benefits the economy, grocery stores, multiplier effect.

Welfare? I don't know how that works and I don't know anyone on welfare and I know lots of poor people.

Vast majority that have some safety net of some kind end up improving their situation. A lot of us don't have a parent to teach us a lucrative trade like a college football coach and work whatever jobs that pay. I know places are hiring all the time like cab companies here, I can't think of anything that is like being a professional gambler without being a professional gambler.

[hatrack]

41. How'd the Super Bowl turn out, John?

Asshole.

[napkinz]

42. poor Elway

[Packerowner740]

43. Too many head hits while playing football.

[napkinz]

44. that Seattle scored a SAFETY on the first play is so fitting!

nt

[napkinz]

45. "Loser Of Super Bowl 48" endorsed "Mr. 47 Percent"

John Elway endorses Romney

"Governor Romney is a proven leader with the experience and background to turn around our struggling economy," Elway said in a release sent out by the Romney campaign Monday.

This endorsement comes as no surprise to many. Elway introduced the candidate at a rally Monday at Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

Elway has been helping the Romney campaign and the Republican party for some time. The Starboard Group has been sending out emails from Elway that reads in part:

"There are only 39 days until the November Election! I hope you'll join me in sending a clear message that Mitt Romney is the best candidate to serve as our next President," Elway said in a campaign email sent this weekend.

http://www.9news.com/news/article/292405/222/John-Elway-endorses-Romney