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Negreanu Weighs in on Don Cherry Controversy
If you have friends from Canada, you know the talk of the nation is Don Cherry (more so than the snow storm that had taken grip over some of the country). And Canadian transplant now living in Vegas, poker pro Daniel Negreanu has also chimed in.
But first, what's this all about?
Cherry is a controversial commentator who was fired by Sportsnet from Hockey Night in Canada for comments that suggested Canadian immigrants benefit from the sacrifices of veterans but do not wear Remembrance Day poppies.
Late Don Cherry thoughts:
— Daniel Negreanu (@RealKidPoker) November 14, 2019
It is possible to have empathy for an 85 year old man struggling to adjust to a rapidly changing world, while at the same time categorically condemning his words.
That’s where I stand. Empathy for all in this case.
Ron MacLean says he needs 'time to think' after Don Cherry, his Hockey Night in Canada co-host, was fired for his remarks about immigrants not wearing poppies.
— CBC News (@CBCNews) November 13, 2019
Read more: https://t.co/KHlXe2fO3D pic.twitter.com/xQELHlkcKf
Don Cherry petition is about to break 200,000. Sitting at 196,910 right now. I’m not sure the pope would get these kinds of numbers. https://t.co/KIXIR9fU1n
— Derek Fildebrandt (@Dfildebrandt) November 13, 2019
- Ace King, Gambling911.com
