Late last year, ESPN’s Rob Parker blanched at the idea that Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III might be a “cornball brother,” aka a black Republican. So, we can only imagine what Parker’s thinking after seeing this tweet from Griffin:
In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 30, 2013
Bam!
Naturally, lefties are freaking out:
Loyalty to local racist named team fading…fading. @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Bryan Weaver (@BryanWeaverDC) April 30, 2013
Tyranny? Do we share a common reality? Get real. RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Joshua Kortleve (@handi_kitchen) April 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/twpolk/status/329338906149519360
“@RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness” God you make it so easy to hate you
— Killin' Moore (The Landonorian) (@McCoolBCB) April 30, 2013
"waaaaaah, I can't say dumb shit." RT @RGIII In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Bower Power (@So_Truculent) April 30, 2013
Oh shut up. RT @RGIII In a land of freedom, we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness.
— Aaron Nagler (@AaronNagler) April 30, 2013
oh shutup RT @RGIII In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Rodney (@Rodd18) April 30, 2013
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Awww, what’s wrong, Oliver? Is it too cornball for you?
Some might call that cornball thing to say, brother. RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by tyranny of political correctness
— Robert A George (@RobGeorge) April 30, 2013
(See Editor’s note below.)
Snort. In that case, pass the cornballs!
Smartest tweet from Washington. RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Queen of England (@QueenLizzyII) April 30, 2013
@RGIII amen, hallelujah, praise God!! So refreshing to have a person with your level of media scrutiny say this!
— Truth Hammer (@TruthHammer1) April 30, 2013
amen amen AMEN!!!!!!! RT“@RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”
— Joe Z (@ziggy_nb) April 30, 2013
RG3 spitting truth RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) April 30, 2013
RG3 gets it. // RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) April 30, 2013
I'm liking @RGIII more every time he speaks. Kid has a mine of his own. Good for you!
— Rusty98UM (@Rusty98UM) April 30, 2013
"@RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness" exceptionally well said
— Paul D. (@nomadicpug) April 30, 2013
#FTW x1000 RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— Allan (@UnrealAllan) April 30, 2013
Amen to that. RT @RGIII "In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness"
— Quentin Hoffman (@QuentinTHoffman) April 30, 2013
Has RG3 been listening to @RealBenCarson? RT “@RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”
— X-lib Paula (@Xlib) April 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/Gabby_Hoffman/status/329343857567334403
Ditto@ MT @guypbenson: might turn me into a 'Skins fan MT@RGIII: In land of freedom we are held hostage by tyranny of political correctness
— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) April 30, 2013
https://twitter.com/FoolishReporter/status/329339504957734914
https://twitter.com/mattC10R10/status/329342025075920897
In which an athlete and I agree. RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— The Real Matt Finn (@mdrache) April 30, 2013
Most definitely. RT @MoronPundit: I've really started to like the cut of this young man's jib. @RGIII @rdbrewer4
— Underdog (@rdbrewer4) April 30, 2013
Some people think that Griffin’s tweet is about basketball player Jason Collins’ announcement that he’s gay:
Jason Collins subtweet RT "@RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness"
— LM Mayo (@tony_bicycle) April 30, 2013
Damn @RGIII. Somebody really wants to say something about Collins, but can't even do it. #CompletelyUnderstand. @ArabMoney_88
— Osman Noor (@OzzyForMayor) April 30, 2013
While others think it might have to do with the Redskins’ possible name change:
Must be talking about: http://t.co/0njlfssmo3 RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”
— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 30, 2013
Apparently not a fan of "the Redtails," either. RT @RGIII: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness
— The D.C. Universe (@dcuniverse) April 30, 2013
In any event, here’s something to keep in mind:
What @RGIII said is true regardless of what he was talking about specifically when he said it.
— Sunny McSunnyface (@sunnyright) April 30, 2013
Amen.
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Update:
It turns out RGIII was just getting warmed up. He checked in later to clarify the definition of tyranny, if not the subject of his earlier tweet.
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/329379287549501440
https://twitter.com/RGIII/status/329379633642479616
If we speak..we say it the wrong way
If we do not speak we are cowards….— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 1, 2013
Hate is strong. But love is even stronger. Appreciate the support people. I'm out for the night
— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 1, 2013
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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.
Editor’s note: Robert A. George (@RobGeorge) is a conservative. His tongue-in-cheek tweet was included to draw attention to the stupidity of the “cornball brother” concept. We apologize for any confusion.
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