From Chas
Just heard a Trump aide suggest the stand by NBA players is illegitimate because they make big paychecks. He’s gonna have to explain that one.
Does his own fat paycheck make HIS opinion invalid?
Chas-
Everything the Trumps or their associated say have to be explained to the folks that hate them. Not unlike those same statements will be universally trumpeted by those that love the current administration.
The Trump aide to which you are referencing is actually his son-in-law Jared Kushner, and I doubt any form of context will change your mind, but here’s what Kushner said to Politico:
“NBA players can afford the luxury of taking an evening off, a luxury most Americans cannot afford. I find it nice that they are mobilizing for this cause, but I would like to see them start to move forward towards concrete solutions.”
And then Kushner was asked about LeBron James’ Tweet of “(BLEEP) THIS. We demand change. We’re tired” and Kushner said: “We would be happy to talk to him so that we can agree on what we can do,. I will contact him today.”
And then he added: “I do think that peaceful protest has a place and it has importance. (But) you don’t improve wealth equality by rioting and burning down stores.”
I know you hate Kushner’s father-in-law/boss and that’s fine. You’re in a rather large team picture.
But if any-non-Trump-related-or-connected political big wig said the exact same words listed above, I believe you’d support those.
Heck, I read Kushner’s quotes and think it’s progress, because I agree with the sentiments – he’s right about pro athletes having the means to put issues above income in a way that the vast majority of us can not – and see it as progress that folks in Trump’s inner circle are looking for ways to reach out.
It’s light years from Trump offering “Fire the Sons of (Bleeps)” when asked about kneeling four years ago.
Which leads us to
From Mike
Jay, I love your radio show but I can’t read the 5-at-10 anymore because you have gone 100 percent political and you’ve become part of the lamestream media.
Let me know when you go back to sports and start being funny again.
Mike-
Will do.
From David
Is there anything worse than hotdogs at a backyard cookout?
David-
This is such a great overarching question.
For the family-only events, hot dogs are a fine option. Heck, my son loves that as a dinner option. Of course he has a full menu spectrum that centers on pizza, hot dogs, grilled cheeses and pancakes.
But if you go on the road – unless you are a surprise guest somewhere – and hot dogs are served, well, you’re not high on the list.
(Side note: That said, we have a family tradition of grilling chili dogs for any and all that want to come to the 5-at-10 compound on the Wednesday night before Thursday.)