I so admire you on multiple levels for placing decency and humanity above devotion to the tyrant we now experience as the “leader” of the free world. Many thanks for putting yourself out there publicly and calling attention to the real truth about DJT.
Welcome. I made that decision long ago. I’m a Blackhawks fan and agree with your sentiment. With my team out I am rooting for the Canada teams a bit. Especially the Jets.
I have been waiting so long for someone with a platform to write this very article. I happen to be a 1/4 season ticket holder for the Winnipeg Jets...GO JETS GO🇨🇦🏒🇨🇦 Unfortunately, one of my games was against the Capitals so, I didnt go. I cannot, in good faith, sit in an arena and watch a man who supports democracy when it suits him and his wallet but stills stands by Putin's evil. To me, Ovi is a coward, just like Gretzky, Tiger, the Dodgers, and so many more. To me, they are all on the wrong side of history and will be remembered for it!
This is the dilemma with rooting for professional teams. Will world-class athletes, they may not be world class people. Ovechkin's talent allows him to get past his political connections. Governments, even the US, exploit the status of athletes and others to show the virtues of x, y and z. How long did the Reagan admnistration celebrate the accomplishments of the 1980 US Mens Hockey team?
Be a Caps fan, don't be an Ovechkin fan. He won't be on the team forever.
Leonis and all owners are supposed to make money and compete to win. So what if player X is a degenerate, he's being hired for his playing talent, not his personality,
As a Ravens fan, I understand you dilemma, they did employ Ray Lewis.
Enjoy the ride. You have to understand those of us who work or worked in the IC, we get a very different perspective on other governments than 99.9% of the citizenry. My 40 years opened my eyes to a lot of things, most of them involved man's inhumaity to man. Sports is a diversion.
I agree with you completely. I’m not a sports fan, but I am an opera lover. In a similar vein, I haven’t gone to a performance by the Russian musicians who support their dictator and never will.
Well said! ❤️ I grew up a Bruins fan and often remember we’d find ourselves in the playoffs, squaring off against the Canadians. I disliked them with every fiber of my being… Montreal was Boston’s and my nemesis. Fast forward to present day and I find myself cheering for all the Canadian teams. Sure, my team has been out of it since deep in the regular season & with the Marchand trade to Florida solidifying our spot at the bottom, still it just feels right that every Canadian team deserves my respect and backing!! ❤️🤍🇨🇦
Growing up in the Boston area and following the Bruins -- though basketball and the Celtics were my first love! -- I realized that though Montreal and Toronto were the only Canadian *teams*, a large majority of the players were Canadian. This was during Bobby Orr's heyday, and the percentage of U.S. players now is much higher -- but I see that the Canadians still hold the lead.
I know how you feel. I’m a Green Bay Packers fan, but my dilemma is not as immediate as yours. Two of the best quarterbacks in Packers history are Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. I as well as legions of Packer fans appreciate what they did for the team, the city of Green Bay, state of Wisconsin and again legions of fans throughout the world ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. THEIR CONDUCT OFF THE FIELD SINCE THEY LEFT THE TEAM, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY TALK POLITICS COULD NOT BE MORE REPREHENSIBLE!!! Rodgers giving credence to RFK, Jr.’s wacky conspiracy theories about vaccines, etc.. Favre, his welfare scam in Mississippi to get funds to build a volleyball arena for his college alma mater, which coincidentally coincided with the time one of his daughters was there as a volleyball player. In addition, he has campaigned numerous times in Wisconsin, and who knows about Mississippi, since he is a native son, and other southern states because he supports Agent Orange and his BULL**** agenda. I am deeply disappointed in both Favre and Rodgers because while with the Packers, they did some good with charity work and meeting with children, who were very sick/terminally ill. However, that Goodwill, in my mind has dissipated to the point where if Rodgers cannot hook on with another NFL team for 2025 and Favre finds further legal troubles for his fraud, THEY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED!!! I still root for the Packers because nobody currently on the team or support staff has made PUBLIC A LOVE AFFAIR WITH AGENT ORANGE AND MAGA!!! At least that I am aware of.
In addition, I have a MILD case of Cerebral Palsy. I am not a kid any more. I am 60 years old. I can walk, talk, feed and bathe myself and do most mundane, every day tasks. However, cerebral palsy has limited the use of my right hand and arm to MAYBE 5-10% IF I AM LUCKY. Needless to say it has GREATLY LIMITED my ability to get and maintain self supporting employment. I have been let go in several jobs where the employer knew my situation going in. I have worked with the vocational rehabilitation department in my state which provides funding for training and special equipment for disabled people if needed. So because of that I am on SSDI and Agent Orange, Elon Musk and DOGE want to cut funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid by saying there is massive fraud in those programs. I agree there is some, however, not to the extent that they say. There is NO WAY IN H*** I WILL SUPPORT THAT!!! Cerebral Palsy has ruined my hopes and dreams. BY THE WAY, I AM ALSO A PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR!!! DON’T GET ME STARTED ON WHAT THEY WANT TO DO TO CANCER RESEARCH!!!
Sorry for all the capital letters. This whole thing ticks me off. Kamala was not perfect, but she was 1000 times BETTER THAN Agent Orange!!!!! Beware of face eating leopards!!!!
Kremlin sports washing. Just like the Saudis have done with world football, F1, and LIV golf. I feel for you being conflicted about rooting for the Caps.(They can't handle the Panthers, nor can anyone in the East) The playoffs have been excellent so far. I'm pulling for Edmonton. Connor McDavid is the best player on the planet.
I stopped watching NFL football, and golf (we had this discussion in another forum). And there's a new commercial with Ovechkin. Jack Nicklaus made a big deal about Trump being the only one to save the US. It's getting harder and harder to follow anything.
I don’t know if you remember but I said maybe Michael Waltz added the Atlantic journalist on purpose. One can only hope Waltz will speak publicaly when he is gone!
I watched sporting events with my father when he was alive. But since his passing, I have not paid much attention to what teams and their star players are doing. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. And, I am sorry for your "loss."
It takes courage to confront the truth, feel the disappointment, and then take action.
You, Olivia of Troye, are my hero and positive role model in today's political arena! :)
I don’t really follow sports. But I was happy to know that the person the beat Wayne Gretzky’s record was from our own home team. Then I read your article.
I would go with Canada. They are respectful people, they are lovely people, I have friends in Canada AND lastly Canada was where the sport began NOT the USA! Good Luck on your future goals Olivia I know you will make a great choice!
Ovechkin beat Gretsky's goal record. But Gretsky has 1200 more assists than Ov!!! That tells a truth, beating the scoring record doesn't and about Russia too. Putin only helps himself, at the expense of everyone, in his own country and especially the Ukraine too.
I haven't heard anyone else say this, but you are absolutely correct. Gretzky (and McDavid) are in a different league from Ovechkin. Both these guys create opportunities and set up their teammates. Ovechkin is a selfish person with a one-trick pony. I got bored with him years ago as all he does is wait for a chance to wack a mean slapshot. So what? Most fans nowadays aren't able to understand the finesse and support that Gretsky and McDavid bring to the ice.
I so admire you on multiple levels for placing decency and humanity above devotion to the tyrant we now experience as the “leader” of the free world. Many thanks for putting yourself out there publicly and calling attention to the real truth about DJT.
Yea, and I have a bridge that I’d like to sell to you!
I can so relate, Olivia….Saquon Barkley from my beloved Eagles hung out and golfed with Trump and made it seem like he’s just an ordinary president😣😣😣
Thank God for Jalen Hurts!💚🦅🤍
The (majority) of the Eagles going to White House was a total betrayal. Makes me happier I quit watching football this year.
When I read that he golfed with the President, I felt really bad for his fans
Ugh it was such a huge disappointment. But then he made it even worse with an arrogant response on Twitter. 😣😣😣
Welcome. I made that decision long ago. I’m a Blackhawks fan and agree with your sentiment. With my team out I am rooting for the Canada teams a bit. Especially the Jets.
Thank you for all your hard work and for standing up for us and your country.You are one smart lady and a great role model of strength and truth.💙💯💪💯💙
I have been waiting so long for someone with a platform to write this very article. I happen to be a 1/4 season ticket holder for the Winnipeg Jets...GO JETS GO🇨🇦🏒🇨🇦 Unfortunately, one of my games was against the Capitals so, I didnt go. I cannot, in good faith, sit in an arena and watch a man who supports democracy when it suits him and his wallet but stills stands by Putin's evil. To me, Ovi is a coward, just like Gretzky, Tiger, the Dodgers, and so many more. To me, they are all on the wrong side of history and will be remembered for it!
This is the dilemma with rooting for professional teams. Will world-class athletes, they may not be world class people. Ovechkin's talent allows him to get past his political connections. Governments, even the US, exploit the status of athletes and others to show the virtues of x, y and z. How long did the Reagan admnistration celebrate the accomplishments of the 1980 US Mens Hockey team?
Be a Caps fan, don't be an Ovechkin fan. He won't be on the team forever.
Leonis and all owners are supposed to make money and compete to win. So what if player X is a degenerate, he's being hired for his playing talent, not his personality,
As a Ravens fan, I understand you dilemma, they did employ Ray Lewis.
Enjoy the ride. You have to understand those of us who work or worked in the IC, we get a very different perspective on other governments than 99.9% of the citizenry. My 40 years opened my eyes to a lot of things, most of them involved man's inhumaity to man. Sports is a diversion.
I agree with you completely. I’m not a sports fan, but I am an opera lover. In a similar vein, I haven’t gone to a performance by the Russian musicians who support their dictator and never will.
Well said! ❤️ I grew up a Bruins fan and often remember we’d find ourselves in the playoffs, squaring off against the Canadians. I disliked them with every fiber of my being… Montreal was Boston’s and my nemesis. Fast forward to present day and I find myself cheering for all the Canadian teams. Sure, my team has been out of it since deep in the regular season & with the Marchand trade to Florida solidifying our spot at the bottom, still it just feels right that every Canadian team deserves my respect and backing!! ❤️🤍🇨🇦
Growing up in the Boston area and following the Bruins -- though basketball and the Celtics were my first love! -- I realized that though Montreal and Toronto were the only Canadian *teams*, a large majority of the players were Canadian. This was during Bobby Orr's heyday, and the percentage of U.S. players now is much higher -- but I see that the Canadians still hold the lead.
Olivia
I know how you feel. I’m a Green Bay Packers fan, but my dilemma is not as immediate as yours. Two of the best quarterbacks in Packers history are Brett Favre and Aaron Rodgers. I as well as legions of Packer fans appreciate what they did for the team, the city of Green Bay, state of Wisconsin and again legions of fans throughout the world ON THE FOOTBALL FIELD. THEIR CONDUCT OFF THE FIELD SINCE THEY LEFT THE TEAM, ESPECIALLY WHEN THEY TALK POLITICS COULD NOT BE MORE REPREHENSIBLE!!! Rodgers giving credence to RFK, Jr.’s wacky conspiracy theories about vaccines, etc.. Favre, his welfare scam in Mississippi to get funds to build a volleyball arena for his college alma mater, which coincidentally coincided with the time one of his daughters was there as a volleyball player. In addition, he has campaigned numerous times in Wisconsin, and who knows about Mississippi, since he is a native son, and other southern states because he supports Agent Orange and his BULL**** agenda. I am deeply disappointed in both Favre and Rodgers because while with the Packers, they did some good with charity work and meeting with children, who were very sick/terminally ill. However, that Goodwill, in my mind has dissipated to the point where if Rodgers cannot hook on with another NFL team for 2025 and Favre finds further legal troubles for his fraud, THEY GOT WHAT THEY DESERVED!!! I still root for the Packers because nobody currently on the team or support staff has made PUBLIC A LOVE AFFAIR WITH AGENT ORANGE AND MAGA!!! At least that I am aware of.
In addition, I have a MILD case of Cerebral Palsy. I am not a kid any more. I am 60 years old. I can walk, talk, feed and bathe myself and do most mundane, every day tasks. However, cerebral palsy has limited the use of my right hand and arm to MAYBE 5-10% IF I AM LUCKY. Needless to say it has GREATLY LIMITED my ability to get and maintain self supporting employment. I have been let go in several jobs where the employer knew my situation going in. I have worked with the vocational rehabilitation department in my state which provides funding for training and special equipment for disabled people if needed. So because of that I am on SSDI and Agent Orange, Elon Musk and DOGE want to cut funding for Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid by saying there is massive fraud in those programs. I agree there is some, however, not to the extent that they say. There is NO WAY IN H*** I WILL SUPPORT THAT!!! Cerebral Palsy has ruined my hopes and dreams. BY THE WAY, I AM ALSO A PROSTATE CANCER SURVIVOR!!! DON’T GET ME STARTED ON WHAT THEY WANT TO DO TO CANCER RESEARCH!!!
Sorry for all the capital letters. This whole thing ticks me off. Kamala was not perfect, but she was 1000 times BETTER THAN Agent Orange!!!!! Beware of face eating leopards!!!!
Kremlin sports washing. Just like the Saudis have done with world football, F1, and LIV golf. I feel for you being conflicted about rooting for the Caps.(They can't handle the Panthers, nor can anyone in the East) The playoffs have been excellent so far. I'm pulling for Edmonton. Connor McDavid is the best player on the planet.
I stopped watching NFL football, and golf (we had this discussion in another forum). And there's a new commercial with Ovechkin. Jack Nicklaus made a big deal about Trump being the only one to save the US. It's getting harder and harder to follow anything.
I don’t know if you remember but I said maybe Michael Waltz added the Atlantic journalist on purpose. One can only hope Waltz will speak publicaly when he is gone!
I watched sporting events with my father when he was alive. But since his passing, I have not paid much attention to what teams and their star players are doing. Thank you for bringing this to my attention. And, I am sorry for your "loss."
It takes courage to confront the truth, feel the disappointment, and then take action.
You, Olivia of Troye, are my hero and positive role model in today's political arena! :)
The Capitals have been Moscow on the Potomac for quite some time.
Ovechkin is a very talented player AND a Putin stooge. I would never cheer for him or that cursed team.
I don’t really follow sports. But I was happy to know that the person the beat Wayne Gretzky’s record was from our own home team. Then I read your article.
I would go with Canada. They are respectful people, they are lovely people, I have friends in Canada AND lastly Canada was where the sport began NOT the USA! Good Luck on your future goals Olivia I know you will make a great choice!
Ovechkin beat Gretsky's goal record. But Gretsky has 1200 more assists than Ov!!! That tells a truth, beating the scoring record doesn't and about Russia too. Putin only helps himself, at the expense of everyone, in his own country and especially the Ukraine too.
I haven't heard anyone else say this, but you are absolutely correct. Gretzky (and McDavid) are in a different league from Ovechkin. Both these guys create opportunities and set up their teammates. Ovechkin is a selfish person with a one-trick pony. I got bored with him years ago as all he does is wait for a chance to wack a mean slapshot. So what? Most fans nowadays aren't able to understand the finesse and support that Gretsky and McDavid bring to the ice.