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Jim Brown? Why was he at the KW/ IQ45 meeting (Original Post) ghostsinthemachine Oct 2018 OP
He's always been a strange guy EffieBlack Oct 2018 #1
disrespect for women Guppy Oct 2018 #2
Understanding Jim Brown's Ugly Support of Donald Trump WeekiWater Oct 2018 #3
Thanks, I didnt know ghostsinthemachine Oct 2018 #5
Let's just say the #MeToo era and Jim Brown aren't exactly a good fit BeyondGeography Oct 2018 #4
A..hem...................... MyOwnPeace Oct 2018 #6
Because he's willing to stand anywhere you want for $200/hour? htuttle Oct 2018 #7
Jim Brown was the best running back EVER, and arguably the best football player ever. mtnsnake Oct 2018 #8
 

WeekiWater

(3,259 posts)
3. Understanding Jim Brown's Ugly Support of Donald Trump
Fri Oct 12, 2018, 03:01 PM
Oct 2018

"John Lewis has great history as a civil-rights fighter. As a young man, he was one of the guys out there who was leading the parades during the King era. So, we all respect his history. But then I hear him crying the blues about Mr. Trump and saying he’s an illegitimate president, I take offense to that." Jim Brown

The Nation

Sorry about the link but it clears up your question.

BeyondGeography

(39,374 posts)
4. Let's just say the #MeToo era and Jim Brown aren't exactly a good fit
Fri Oct 12, 2018, 03:02 PM
Oct 2018

If you’re looking for a connection with Trump, there it is.

mtnsnake

(22,236 posts)
8. Jim Brown was the best running back EVER, and arguably the best football player ever.
Fri Oct 12, 2018, 03:38 PM
Oct 2018

I loved Jim Brown as football player. He fucking thrilled me as a kid, so I'm gonna have to give him a bye for his naivety around Trump. All this does is make me hate Trump even more....if that's even possible.

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