Janet Jones Gretzky: Criticism of Wayne 'has broken his heart'

roddermac

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If Wayne Gretzky wanted to remain completely apolitical, that's fine. But going to the inauguration and
having pictures taken wearing a Maga hat with Trump is a political statement. I doubt Gretzky is much
of a deep political thinker at all, but even he would know that taking such a picture will become newsworthy.

Gretzky owes his wonderful life and fortune to Canada. Granted, he put in the work to become a great player,
but this country gave him the opportunity to do that. So when someone who has the resources to take over our
country threatens repeatedly to do just that, Gretzky should absolutely condemn those comments and push back.
Gretzky made most if not all of his millions in the United States. He can support whoever he wants to politically. Just because you don't agree with it does not make him a bad person. A piece of shit like Howard Stern owe all of his $700 million dollar fortune to the right of free speech and now he speaks out against it.
 

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Gretzky. He can support whoever he wants to politically. Just because you don't agree with it does not make him a bad person.
Agree. He can

And we have the right to criticize him for his politics, and say that he is not being patriotic and say that we think he is a bad person for that? It seems like that's a problem for you because you are very defensive of him being criticized.

Why are you criticizing us for having our own opinions and stating them in public. It's a classic example of a double standard. It's also a classic example of the cancel culture.

I may be wrong but I'm assuming you are a trump supporter. If so, we know how you are unable to accept any criticism of his holiness and you are now transferring that to his supporters. It's a classic symptom of trump Devotee Syndrome. It fits the classic mold. If I am wrong about your political leanings, then you can disregard this last part with my apologies.
 
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Yes, Wayne walking out with a Canadian jersey on would have been a good idea…but calling him a traitor is unfair.

Giving the thumbs up to someone on the US bench, I mean, he knows a lot of people, that was taken the wrong way.
I don’t disagree with you on this but there are a number of things at play, here:

1. The location of the walk-on space (right next to the USA bench) was unfortunate.
2. He knows a lotta guys, so natural he shines his light to a buncha people (who happen to be the closest (see item 1).
3. If Biden’s el Presidente does anyone notice?
4. He could’ve grabbed a Team Canada jersey backstage when he saw what the other guy was wearing.
5. He’s not that smart a guy (nor is Bobby Orr - my grandmother taught him in Parry Sound. We all know that. He could’ve done better.
6. He’s may have been sauced. We’ve all seen those stories.

Regardless, he should have said something. If he doesn’t, he’s that guy.
 
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How so? Inquiring minds would like to know.
He sat next to me at the sports book, I think Janet was in the high stakes black jack room, I introduced myself, told him I was from a small town close to where he was raised and that I was proud of him as a fellow Canadian… he kinda gave me “ ya so what “ and turned away…. That was my interaction with the great one!!!
 

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He sat next to me at the sports book, I think Janet was in the high stakes black jack room, I introduced myself, told him I was from a small town close to where he was raised and that I was proud of him as a fellow Canadian… he kinda gave me “ ya so what “ and turned away…. That was my interaction with the great one!!!
Maybe he's tired of being bothered by strangers who have nothing to say...
 
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Well this is strange.

It seems that Americans are not on board with The King of Kings agenda. Sirius/XM has been playing more Canadian music on their channels since The Almighty One took power. Also the NHL appears to be putting the NBA in the shade.


 
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Agree. He can

And we have the right to criticize him for his politics, and say that he is not being patriotic and say that we think he is a bad person for that? It seems like that's a problem for you because you are very defensive of him being criticized.

Why are you criticizing us for having our own opinions and stating them in public. It's a classic example of a double standard. It's also a classic example of the cancel culture.

I may be wrong but I'm assuming you are a trump supporter. If so, we know how you are unable to accept any criticism of his holiness and you are now transferring that to his supporters. It's a classic symptom of trump Devotee Syndrome. It fits the classic mold. If I am wrong about your political leanings, then you can disregard this last part with my apologies.
Wow judging me because I have an opinion that you don't agree. Gretzsky is not unpatriotic. Many famous folks support the evil Gavin Newscum. Why don't you criticize them instead. Why is all about TDS? I could care less about Trump.
 
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He sat next to me at the sports book, I think Janet was in the high stakes black jack room, I introduced myself, told him I was from a small town close to where he was raised and that I was proud of him as a fellow Canadian… he kinda gave me “ ya so what “ and turned away…. That was my interaction with the great one!!!
A celebrity in a case like this has one chance to make an impression...Now think how many times in a lifetime they have that exact same one chance...Here's a hint..Not everyone is like Pinball Clemons.

Your story does confirm what I've read and heard throughout the years, that Janet is a big time gambler. She was caught up in the Rick Tocchet investigation.
 
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I don’t disagree with you on this but there are a number of things at play, here:

1. The location of the walk-on space (right next to the USA bench) was unfortunate.
2. He knows a lotta guys, so natural he shines his light to a buncha people (who happen to be the closest (see item 1).
3. If Biden’s el Presidente does anyone notice?
4. He could’ve grabbed a Team Canada jersey backstage when he saw what the other guy was wearing.
5. He’s not that smart a guy (nor is Bobby Orr - my grandmother taught him in Parry Sound. We all know that. He could’ve done better.
6. He’s may have been sauced. We’ve all seen those stories.

Regardless, he should have said something. If he doesn’t, he’s that guy.
Agree. He can

And we have the right to criticize him for his politics, and say that he is not being patriotic and say that we think he is a bad person for that? It seems like that's a problem for you because you are very defensive of him being criticized.

Why are you criticizing us for having our own opinions and stating them in public. It's a classic example of a double standard. It's also a classic example of the cancel culture.

I may be wrong but I'm assuming you are a trump supporter. If so, we know how you are unable to accept any criticism of his holiness and you are now transferring that to his supporters. It's a classic symptom of trump Devotee Syndrome. It fits the classic mold. If I am wrong about your political leanings, then you can disregard this last part with my apologies.
You better brace yourself for when Ovie breaks his record because I'm pretty sure Wayne is going to be there to pose for pictures shaking his hand...Remember Ovie has been criticised heavily for supporting Putin. So the jump will be that Wayne is a Putin guy as well..I'm sure this has been rearranged..Given the latest backlash of hate maybe he should rethink this one...
 
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Of course it is, I wasn't there.

My experience when I see celebrities who are "off the clock" is that they don't like to be bothered...I know I don't like to talk "shop" when I'm not at work.
You’re right you weren’t there….I always talk to people when I’m “off the clock” ended up a few good deals and opportunities from meeting people in barS airports … anywhere….
 

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A celebrity in a case like this has one chance to make an impression...Now think how many times in a lifetime they have that exact same one chance...Here's a hint..Not everyone is like Pinball Clemons.

Your story does confirm what I've read and heard throughout the years, that Janet is a big time gambler. She was caught up in the Rick Tocchet investigation.
Frank Sinatra was well known for being very generous to 'the little people', often tipping $50 to bellhops at hotels, or kitchen staff at restaurants. This is a big reason why none of those people ever saw anything when Frank was present during a loan collection in the alley behind the establishment.

Tiger Woods, on the other hand, is a notorious cheapskate, on par with former Toronto Raptor Doug Christie*. Scandal sheets like The National Inquirer often receive tips from disgruntled service workers who have a bone to pick with a celebrity tightwad.

*One of my poker buddies from the 90's once worked briefly as a waiter at Red Lobster. He said Christie had been a customer, and on a bill of about $90, he had tipped a dollar. In the first game of the strike-shortened 1999-2000 NBA season, sarcastic fans in Boston threw coins and one dollar bills on the court during breaks in the action. Christie was seen picking up coins and putting them in the top of his socks.
 
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Frank Sinatra was well known for being very generous to 'the little people', often tipping $50 to bellhops at hotels, or kitchen staff at restaurants. This is a big reason why none of those people ever saw anything when Frank was present during a loan collection in the alley behind the establishment.

Tiger Woods, on the other hand, is a notorious cheapskate, on par with former Toronto Raptor Doug Christie*. Scandal sheets like The National Inquirer often receive tips from disgruntled service workers who have a bone to pick with a celebrity tightwad.

*One of my poker buddies from the 90's once worked briefly as a waiter at Red Lobster. He said Christie had been a customer, and on a bill of about $90, he had tipped a dollar. In the first game of the strike-shortened 1999-2000 NBA season, sarcastic fans in Boston threw coins and one dollar bills on the court during breaks in the action. Christie was seen picking up coins and putting them in the top of his socks.
Was it Christie's wife who was on some show about basketball wives that made an ass of herself? Something about examining your husbands testicles when he got home to verify if he was fooling around.

There was also no tipping Scottie Pippin as well...

Friend of mine was a waiter at the Weston Harbour Castle...He confirms your tiger is a cheap dude assertion here. He wasn't well liked by the staff at all.
 
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