The divisions in the United States played out by the election of Donald Trump as president on Tuesday night were echoed by current and former CFL players on Twitter.
The most telling exchange was between former Calgary Stampeders teammates Jon Cornish, Kevin Glenn, Jeff Hecht and Matt Walter. There were multiple threads to the conversation and Cornish deleted at least one Tweet – check each guy’s timeline to piece the whole thing together – but this was the most telling exchange.
Let’s go trump! #keystoneXL #jobs
— Matt Walter (@matt_walter) November 9, 2016
#MakeAmericaGreatAgain #SilentMajoriry #HillaryforPrison #draintheswap pic.twitter.com/IS6cA1UNc1
— Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
@JeffHecht24 u need to stop
— Kevin Glenn (@qterback5) November 9, 2016
@matt_walter You support a misogynist who is also racist and against LGBT rights; Congratulations. @qterback5 — Jon Cornish (@jonnycornish) November 9, 2016
Go to a safe space. It will be ok https://t.co/ihmQMBr9Bv
— Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
Deleting tweets now? Really? At least you stick with the liberal game plan. @jonnycornish — Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
@JeffHecht24 I can’t stop a privileged white man from telling me what racism is, what sexism is, and what hate is. You win.
— Jon Cornish (@jonnycornish) November 9, 2016
@jonnycornish @qterback5 @matt_walter You should be embarrassed at your lack of integrity to delete all of the threads. Why say it?
— Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
A complete lack of evidence and right back to accusing people of ‘isms. Grab me a copy of your Dem handbook from your safe space https://t.co/fuwH3lO6JP — Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
@JeffHecht24 @qterback5 @matt_walter You were a racist in our locker room and you still are. I’m gonna stay on that point if you want.
— Jon Cornish (@jonnycornish) November 9, 2016
@jonnycornish @qterback5 @matt_walter the Another pathetic lack of integrity. In disagreement, always cry racism. I love your Dem commitment
— Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
@JeffHecht24 Committed 2 ensuring people don’t need to worry about their sexuality, skin color, or religion. Trump is the antithesis of this
— Jon Cornish (@jonnycornish) November 9, 2016
@jonnycornish By ignorantly and ridiculously accusing me of racism? I don’t agree with your skin color. I disagree with your thoughts
— Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
@jonnycornish I don’t disagree* with your skin color. A terrible typo nfortunately
— Jeff Hecht (@JeffHecht24) November 9, 2016
@JeffHecht24 that was a very unfortunate typo ..
— Bo Levi Mitchell (@BoLeviMitchell) November 9, 2016
The current and former Stamps were hardly the only CFLers to weight in last night. Here’s a sampling from around the league.
This will continue to happen until the people stand up and refuse to vote. More people then politicians. #TakeAStand
— Nik Lewis (@nikel18) November 9, 2016
Canadians are really inviting Americans up. U don’t want this shit show. But I’m staying #MYFAMILYCOMINGTOO
— Nik Lewis (@nikel18) November 9, 2016
Only thing 1 can take from this election is, politicians haven’t been representing the interests of their constituents. #ElectionNight
— Matt Black (@MattBlack39) November 9, 2016
If you never experienced it you probably don’t understand it!!!
— Kevin Glenn (@qterback5) November 9, 2016
Hillary had 3 most current influential icons Lebron/Beyoncé/Obama back her… and she’s still going to lose.. yikes
— Bo Levi Mitchell (@BoLeviMitchell) November 9, 2016
People blaming millennial for Trump winning… come on people.. so some research or have some proof when you say something https://t.co/LPvkBr7YTW
— Bo Levi Mitchell (@BoLeviMitchell) November 9, 2016
Ok for real.. over/under on how many months it takes until Trump is impeached? I’ve got 27 months
— Bo Levi Mitchell (@BoLeviMitchell) November 9, 2016
Nope it’s to late now #OhCanada #ElectionNight pic.twitter.com/VNLT1pNDqj
— Matt Black (@MattBlack39) November 9, 2016
Clinton’s grave stone will say the biggest loser. I hope Donald does a better job being president then running for it.
— Nik Lewis (@nikel18) November 9, 2016
I believe we will see ww3 here in the near future
— Can’t Be Denied (@TToliver80) November 9, 2016
🎤This can’t be LIFE🎤 -Jay Z
— Duron Carter (@DC_CHILLIN_8) November 9, 2016
Rural non-college educated white Americans said this is payback for 8 years under a black man…
— Jerome Messam (@JMessam) November 9, 2016
This work visa couldn’t be any more important to my life right now 🇨🇦!
— brandon banks (@speedybanks87) November 9, 2016
Every social media outlet for me is full of Hate. If Hilary won it would be the same thing. Hate does nothing 4 this world. #BeBetter
— Nik Lewis (@nikel18) November 9, 2016
Drew Edwards is the founder of 3DownNation but has since wandered off. Beard in the photo not exactly as shown.
