Patriots owner Bob Kraft released statement addressing decision to block Macklemore

[TaylorSwift 163,618]

Statement from Robert Kraft

"Gillette Stadium has a longstanding commitment to providing a welcoming environment for all guests and ensuring that events held at our venue do not provide a platform for hate speech. Based on Macklemore's recent actions, material shared from the stage during Ed Sheeran's shows in New Jersey, and a broader history of antisemitic rhetoric and imagery that we believe has been deeply offensive and hurtful to the Jewish community, we determined that his participation in the September 25th and 26th concerts at Gillette Stadium would cross that line.

"This decision is not about diminishing the suffering of innocent Palestinians or denying anyone the right to advocate on their behalf. Their pain and loss are real. But that advocacy should not come at the expense of the Jewish community or obscure the responsibility of Hamas, a United States and globally (including Canada, European Union, United Kingdom, and Japan) designated terrorist organization whose horrific actions have caused immeasurable suffering for Palestinians and Israelis alike. I agree with Macklemore. Too many lives have been lost and there has been too much suffering, but only sharing selective information and ignoring the actions of Hamas is not honest and only advances more divisiveness and hate. Over many decades, I have directed resources to Palestine and created athletic and entrepreneurial opportunities for Palestinians who I admire and respect. Standing with the Palestinian people and standing against Hamas, antisemitism and hate should not be mutually exclusive.

"Much of my time and attention for the last decade has been focused on the fight against antisemitism and hate of all kinds, and I feel a responsibility to stand up when I believe that line has been crossed. I have tremendous respect for Ed and his music, particularly his unique ability to bring people together and spread joy, and I have always been proud to welcome him and his fans to Gillette Stadium.

"I would welcome the opportunity to sit down with Macklemore and discuss the facts, because ultimately our goal is the same - peace for all people, an end to suffering, and an end to all hate."

[NUTELLA 30,266]

4 minutes ago, TaylorSwift said:

"I would welcome the opportunity to sit down with Macklemore and discuss the facts, because ultimately our goal is the same"

[amourssauvages 206]

i feel like i live in a never ending black mirror episode

[NemoMyName 2,360]

I googled his name and...

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[Roughhouse Dandy 13,883]

Crazy that this is still happening while everyone's trying their hardest to not make it sound like they're doing the dirty work for genociders. 

I keep going back to the quote/book:

"One day, when it's safe, when there's no personal downside to calling a thing what it is, when it's too late to hold anyone accountable, everyone will have always been against this."

[Vimo 1,774]

Yeah, because showing what Israhell is doing to kids is hating the jews. Like WHAT?!

[Vanish Into You 236]

disgusting, vile, etc... 

[HotLikeMexico 6,730]

I’m so tired of the argument that saying “Free Palestine” means you’re anti-Semitic. 

[weed 79,288]

Stupid old bozo 

[Main Pop Girl 65]

Bob Kraft is a fat old dirty paedophilic Republican ****. He has donated millions to the pedophile in charge of the USA because they both used to party together on Epstein Island. His private jets are used by ICE to deport people from America. He's a paedophile who cheats on his wife who is 33 years younger than him with prostitutes and books Nazis like Kanye West to sing at his stadiums. No one gives a **** what this ugly pedo has to say.

"In 2019, Kraft was among 25 people facing first-degree misdemeanor charges for soliciting prostitution at a day spa.[144] His attorney electronically entered a not-guilty plea, and later submitted a court filing where Kraft waived arraignment, pled not guilty to all charges and requested a jury trial.[150] A memo filed by Kraft's attorneys revealed that hidden cameras had been installed when investigators entered the facility under the guise of suspected human trafficking.[155] A Palm Beach County judge ruled that prosecutors could not use the videos in their case, citing privacy concerns.[156] A Florida appeals court also ruled that Kraft's constitutional rights were violated, and all the charges were dropped.[161] U.S. District Judge Rodolfo Ruiz ordered the videos to be destroyed.[162]

In 2026, it was revealed that Kraft had kept a relationship with child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein and that Epstein had recommended Kraft use his lawyer to defeat the charges.[163]

In early 2022, Kraft's engagement to New York City-based ophthalmologist Dana Blumberg (who is 33 years Kraft's junior[164]) was announced by Tommy Hilfiger at the inaugural amfAR Gala Palm Beach event.[165] Kraft and Blumberg reportedly had begun dating in 2017.[111] They married in New York City in October 2022.[164]"

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if Mr. Cheese Slice is so against terrorism and being for the common person then they should be criticizing all imperial states

but then again why would i expect such grace from a capitalist that is a couple degrees away from being a slaveowner  

[Creyk 18,795]

He is a good friend of Trump by the way.

[ALGAYDO 35,416]

10 hours ago, Vimo said:

Yeah, because showing what Israhell is doing to kids is hating the jews. Like WHAT?!

Mack even said in the stadium that this wasn’t about the Jewish people but about the Israel government… they’re trying SO HARD to frame his statement as something that it is not. It’s so tiring at this point. 

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26 minutes ago, ALGAYDO said:

Mack even said in the stadium that this wasn’t about the Jewish people but about the Israel government… they’re trying SO HARD to frame his statement as something that it is not. It’s so tiring at this point. 

same thing Pink did after ppl chewed her out  gciders LOVE twisting narratives