Well, this isn’t something you see every day.
Here’s a civil and totally reasonable discussion between former White House staffer Boris Epshteyn and NFL star DE Chris Long on Eagles’ players potentially skipping a future White House visit with President Donald Trump:
This makes no sense to me. If you disagree with @realDonaldTrump and have something to say, why miss likely the only opportunity you will have to express that to him in person @JOEL9ONE? I wouldn’t support players boycotting a visit to the WH no matter which party held it. https://t.co/jF52uISVqg
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) February 6, 2018
Can you produce receipt of you remarking on James Harrison or Tim Thomas skipping a trip to Obama’s White House?
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 6, 2018
I felt exactly the same way then. That’s why I referenced that I don’t think it makes sense to not go to WH irrespective of party. You didn’t answer my question, though, why not take the opportunity to actually express your disagreement in person?
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) February 6, 2018
“Who were the fine people on the side of the Nazis and KKK that gathered in my hometown the day a terrorist put 20 ppl in the hospital? Why reference the hatred and bigotry on “many sides” that day? Why didn’t you immediately denounce them?”
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 6, 2018
I already know the answer. None of that is political. I’m not interested in a dialogue with someone who I have to ask those questions of.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 6, 2018
That’s your choice, of course. But how can you know the answers unless you ask? All I am saying is that instead of posturing maybe you would have a productive dialogue with the President. Again, your right to not go and my right to criticize that public decision.
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) February 6, 2018
The lack of condemnation of said groups is either a calculated omission to pander to an ugly corner of our country OR he agrees with those folks. Either way, no convo needed. It’s absolutely your right.
— Chris Long (@JOEL9ONE) February 6, 2018
There has been consistent condemnation of hate groups by @realDonaldTrump. On the point about the potential for a positive visit, let’s agree to disagree. I do think there is room for conversation and you would come away surprised. Congrats on the big win, was epic.
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) February 6, 2018
Definitely! Agreeable disagreement is a nice change of pace these days. Have a good night.
— Boris Epshteyn (@BorisEP) February 6, 2018
A first for Twitter?
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