WASHINGTON, D.C. – Boston Bruins' star goaltender Tim Thomas skipped Monday's White House visit by the Stanley Cup champions due to political differences with President Barack Obama.
Thomas, a Flint, Mich., native and one of only two American players on the Bruins' Stanley Cup roster last season, was the only Boston player to decline the invitation.
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I admire his ideals, but I would still take the free trip to the White House!
ReplyDeletei knew i was a bruins fan for some reason
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see someone take a stand with no fear of the outcome! His parents raised this one to stand up for his beliefs. Thank you Dad & Mom!!!
ReplyDeleteNo class.
ReplyDeleteIgnorance. Plain and simple.
ReplyDelete10:04 you mean Obama has no class right
ReplyDeleteI admire his ideals, but I would still take the free trip to the White House!
ReplyDeleteJanuary 24, 2012 8:08 AM
I doubt you would ever be invited. Why it is rare, there are still some people with scruples and principles.
Not that most around here knows what they mean.