Screw you Doug Flutie.

[Bleacher Creature]

For the non-football fan out there, this post will make no sense. But as a football fan and a Democrat, I'm pretty offended that Doug Flutie has been out there campaigning for Scott Brown and his gang of teabaggers.

I realize that most athletes are rich, spoiled and misogynistic -- which means that they will undoubtedly gravitate toward the GOP. That said, Flutie always struck me as different, which is why this stings. His work on behalf of autism has been profound and deeply personal to him as a parent. And for anyone who was in New York during Hillary Clinton's first run for the Senate, this story from 10 years ago won't be much of a surprise.

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http://www.nytimes.com/2000/11/07/nyregion/lazio-clinton-both-upbeat-rally-troops-last-day-first-lady-stresses-issues.html?pagewanted=1

Lazio and Clinton, Both Upbeat, Rally Troops on Last Day; First Lady Stresses Issues, From Upstate to Midtown
By DEAN E. MURPHY and ADAM NAGOURNEY
Published: November 7, 2000

Hillary Rodham Clinton closed out her 16-month quest for elective office last night at a boisterous rally in a union hall in Midtown Manhattan, saying the outcome of her bid for the United States Senate should be determined by the issues, not the name-calling that dominated the final weeks of the campaign.

(snip)

At the early morning rally in Buffalo, Mrs. Clinton appeared jubilant and confident as she kept the beat with the band, 10,000 Maniacs, and then used a string of football metaphors in her speech to make sure her audience of 1,000 had no doubts that she knows what is important in Erie County.

Doug Flutie, the Buffalo Bills quarterback, took the stage first, speaking glowingly of the first lady's commitment to children and health care, and even taking a turn at the drums as 10,000 Maniacs welcomed her to the microphone with a deafening version of ''These Are Days.''

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Ten years later, he's stumping for a candidate who's main issue is defeating a health care bill that will provide coverage for millions of Americans. Sad.

[the other one]

1. Freedom of speech

His and yours

[Bleacher Creature]

5. What does that have to do with anything?

He's free to say whatever the hell he wants. I never said that he shouldn't (and if I did, it still wouldn't be a First Amendment issue). I'm saying that I am disappointed that he turned out to be another typical jerk, and that it's really sad that he's using his star power to try and influence an election toward someone like Brown -- particularly in light of his past advocacy and background.

[samsingh]

13. Flutie is a big disappointment

[pundaint]

2. Was there some discussion of issues, or is it just a litmus test?

[Kerrytravelers]

3. And I wonder how many of those millions of Americans are children.

[pinto]

4. What's sad, sadly ironic, is Doug has a child with autism . Removing lifetime caps

on coverage will benefit many children / adults with chronic, life-long medical conditions.

[Buzz Clik]

6. What a sad thread.

You can hate Flutie because you dislike the Patriots, Bears, Chargers, Bills, the CFL, or the USFL. Or if you're a U of Miami fan and you've never forgiven him. But because he's campaigning for his choice of candidate? Were you not aware that this country supports more than one political party?

:crazy: :silly:

[jobycom]

9. Hate?

He wants him to get laid! That's not hate! :rofl:

[Buzz Clik]

17. The ambiguities of the English language have done me in once more!

:blush:

[rem3006]

15. I don't think it's a matter of party

as much a matter of who he believes is the best choice for a given office. The guy appears to be an independent, aka "the majority". He may be against Coakley rather than for Brown. Coakley has a reputation of being a persecutor rather than a prosecutor and that may be his issue with her. Just a guess.

[hfojvt]

19. I think hating because of a game

is a little sadder than hating over politics which can have more serious consequences than the average game.

But I don't think it's a good idea to hate all people who support the other party either. It is kinda aggravating though when you like somebody and think they might be on your side, and then you see them campaigning for Bush. I became an anti-fan of Dick Vermeil for that.

[jobycom]

7. He played a game where his job was to follow orders without thinking, and where he got

hit in the head a lot. He's bound to be a bit erratic.

[Javaman]

8. Just the title of this post is worth recommending it for the laugh. LOL nt

[PeanutsarePoison]

10. Flutie Flakes may not agree with the Current Healthcare bill

anyone who votes for a candidate because of who Doug Flutie is campaigning for shouldn't be voting

[rem3006]

18. It's scary

when people vote based on their favorite celebrity's endorsement. Who gives a rats ass what spoiled think?

[Bleacher Creature]

21. Don't disagree one bit.

That doesn't mean that people don't vote that way, and considering how things have been looking in MA, every vote may count.

[Captain Hilts]

11. Brown went to BC with Flutie. nt

[PeanutsarePoison]

12. That explains a lot

[Lucy Goosey]

14. Et tu, Flute?

Oh, ew. I'm Canadian, and I was a huge fan of his when he was in the CFL (Go, Stamps!), so it bugs me that his time up here didn't impart any universal healthcare wisdom.

[wtmusic]

16. Bambi's back!

[opihimoimoi]

20. "In Between the Toes Dougie Honey"....he got BOUGHT OUT...thus becoming a Gigolo

[Enrique]

22. Flutie was a scab

Brown can have him. :toast: