How is this possible? Patel in the changing room

[muscmtl]

[think before following links] https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/22/us/video/patel-us-hockey-win-vrtc-digvid

So all these hockey players, all these alpha males, all in the same room, and  not one of them could punch Patel, or at least scream " get the fuck out." These alpha male hockey players see an asshoke come into their locker room and they're fine with it, they even put their fukn gold medals on Kash Patel.

And do not insult my intelligence by telling me that these hockey players were told not to do anything!!! They are independent grown man, alpha men, with independent brains and can choose to act accordingly...

Why why why isn't there anyone punching these guys... 

[viking8x6]

I can spin all kinds of theories in my head... But the most likely one to my mind is that they were busy celebrating and in the high of the moment didn't notice who the hell he even was. I can't imagine they would be expecting to see him there, unless they knew already he was there. After all, it's not his bailiwick.

Anyway... It's not like I would probably recognize him on the street. I go out of my way to avoid assholes I know personally. The other kind are too numerous to bother with.

[greenaxe]

9 minutes ago, muscmtl said:

[think before following links] [think before following links] https://www.cnn.com/2026/02/22/us/video/patel-us-hockey-win-vrtc-digvid

So all these hockey players, all these alpha males, all in the same room, and  not one of them could punch Patel, or at least scream " get the fuck out." These alpha male hockey players see an asshoke come into their locker room and they're fine with it, they even put their fukn gold medals on Kash Patel.

And do not insult my intelligence by telling me that these hockey players were told not to do anything!!! They are independent grown man, alpha men, with independent brains and can choose to act accordingly...

Why why why isn't there anyone punching these guys... 

maybe because most of them wear red hats when they're not on ice? Hockey, or any basically any youth sport with an end goal being the olympics, is very expensive. Being able to pay for that - means a higher incoming household which always votes red.

[pupHawaii]

2 minutes ago, greenaxe said:

maybe because most of them wear red hats when they're not on ice? Hockey, or any basically any youth sport with an end goal being the olympics, is very expensive. Being able to pay for that - means a higher incoming household which always votes red.

US athletes competing in the Olympics don't have to pay for their own flights.   What hats their wear - I don't know.  But their flights, housing and meals are paid for by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

[tobetrained]

The best part of the Olympics was a) beating Canada 2 TIMES in OT gold medal games. Oh, and the dog...maybe doggie was best.

Twice. 2-1. HUGS!

I think administration representatives (as well as celebrities) get access to the dressing room in nearly all major sporting event finals.

[greenaxe]

1 hour ago, pupHawaii said:

US athletes competing in the Olympics don't have to pay for their own flights.   What hats their wear - I don't know.  But their flights, housing and meals are paid for by the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee.

yeah, but USOPC is entire privately funded. No public funds went into their flights housing or meals. The mens team could blocked his admission into the locker room - hell most mexican restaurants ban Kristi Noem - they chose not to. 

[PrisonbaiT]

I learned that his flights did cost the taxpayer 75000 $ alleging he had a meeting with the american ambassador in Italy over security for the games (at thé end of the games🥴🥴🥴🥴) he was seen supporting in the VIP box and filmed there, and afterwards je die go to the dressing room to party.   It is a corrupt bunch this goverment. It is not America first but Money first

[tobetrained]

Sometimes we really let politics cloud our judgements. Just a quick AI search for the 2018 World Cup semi-Final between England and Belgium, @PrisonbaiT:

Q: Did any Belgian dignitaries go to the 2018 world cup semifinal or 3rd place match?

A: "Several Belgian dignitaries attended the 2018 FIFA World Cup matches, including the semifinal against France and the third-place match against England. Notably, Belgian Prime Minister Aleksander De Croo and King Philippe of Belgium were present at the semifinals."

Q: Who paid for their travel?

A: "The travel expenses for Belgian dignitaries, such as Prime Minister Alexandre De Croo and King Philippe, were typically covered by the Belgian government. This includes official trips made for national representation during significant events like the FIFA World Cup. Public officials attending such events often have their costs covered as part of their duties to support their national teams, promote national pride, and engage in diplomatic relations."