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cross-posted from: https://ibbit.at/post/173353

On Monday, United States Olympic skier Hunter Hess appeared to respond to President Donald Trump’s remark that he is a “real loser” for expressing mixed feelings about representing the U.S. The 27-year-old freestyle skier caught the attention of the president for his comments in a press conference in Milan on Friday. “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now.

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[–] jacksilver@lemmy.world 40 points 2 months ago (2 children)

It's sad that our altheletes are better at speaking about politics than our president.

[–] SanctimoniousApe@lemmings.world 17 points 2 months ago

Yeah, I was just coming to say his response shows way more tact and diplomacy than I could possibly muster in his shoes, and certainly more than Trump deserves.

[–] Witchfire@lemmy.world 6 points 2 months ago

Our athletes are better at speaking about politics than the so called "opposition" party

[–] My_IFAKs___gone@lemmy.world 39 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The correct response any respectable self-respecting president would have made to the athlete's comments: "The man is American. In America we say what we want, that's what makes America great. He doesn't agree with me. That's okay too, disagreement is an American tradition. I have my job and he has his- and I wish him the best of luck in doing his. Make us proud Hunter!"

But no, we have "he's a loser." Yes Dumbald, the Olympian is a loser. Whatever you say...

[–] Cocodapuf@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Yeah... You, an Internet rando sound immensely more presidential than our actual president. This is why he had mixed feelings, the situation is legitimately embarrassing and shameful.

[–] TwodogsFighting 4 points 2 months ago

Beating mouldy bins with a hammer sounds more presidential than that fuck.

[–] YiddishMcSquidish@lemmy.today 30 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Thanks for not posting anywhere what his response was.

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 26 points 2 months ago (1 children)

On Monday, Hess appeared to respond in a social media post, without mentioning Trump by name.

“I love my country,” Hess began, adding, “there is so much that is great about America.”

“[B]ut there are always things that could be better,” Hess went on. “One of the many things that makes this country so amazing is that we have the right and the freedom to point that out.”

He continued:

"The best part of the Olympics is that it brings people together, and when so many of us are divided we need that more than ever. I cannot wait to represent Team USA next week when I compete."

[–] CharlesDarwin@lemmy.world 12 points 2 months ago

America's response to Donvict should be:

Quiet, piggy!

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

While he doesn't have a FIFA peace prize to his name, I feel Hess's medals and awards are decent evidence that he's not a loser.

[–] Kolanaki@pawb.social 11 points 2 months ago (3 children)

Headline: Olympic Skier Hunter Hess...

My brain: Hess, Hunter of Olympic Skiers

[–] ChexMax@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago* (last edited 2 months ago)

See and I just thought Hess had to hunt while on skis

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 3 points 2 months ago

The most dangerous game.

[–] watson387@sopuli.xyz 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)

The James Bond-ish sniper image I got in my head after this comment made my night. Lol

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 1 points 2 months ago (1 children)
[–] watson387@sopuli.xyz 0 points 2 months ago (1 children)

HA! Shit is wild when they're on the bobsled track.

[–] Vandals_handle@lemmy.world 2 points 2 months ago

An amalgam of biathlon pursuit, ski jumping and bobsled; I'd pay to see that.

[–] inclementimmigrant@lemmy.world 9 points 2 months ago

It's pathetic that President Bone Spurs is insulting Olympic athletes.

[–] spacebread98@lemmy.zip 8 points 2 months ago (1 children)

I am honestly surprised he didn't mix up hunter Hess and hunter biden

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 2 points 2 months ago

Be probably did.

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 7 points 2 months ago (2 children)

I'd like to see the orange jackass ski jump.

[–] Remember_the_tooth@lemmy.world 11 points 2 months ago

I think most people would be fine with any kind of jump from significant height.

[–] ChunkMcHorkle@lemmy.world 5 points 2 months ago

Hell, I'd like to see him pay his own fucking way to the Olympics. The athletes did.

(The US does not subsidize its Olympic teams or athletes in general, they have to raise their own money or get some partial amount from a big donation.)

[–] Formfiller@lemmy.world 7 points 2 months ago (1 children)

Why respond to what a human trafficking pedofile has to say

[–] Axeman666@sh.itjust.works 2 points 2 months ago

This is what I'm saying. Who gives a fuck what felon and a pedophile thinks?

[–] Etterra@discuss.online 7 points 2 months ago

The Orange Jackass saw the name "Hunter" and reflectively went on the attack.