A Long Beach college football coach sent me a threatening DM from his main account. I posted about it and it's getting some pickup from local publications.
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This guy? Oh look a white football coach making his living off of black and brown players and coaches and the state of #california. He also looks like a pretty shitty coach... 6-5, 4-6, 5-6 last three seasons?
Apparently he's had problems with spouting off about conspiracy theories. I wouldn't be shocked if the college did anything because did nothing before.
He will be famous and rich now , appear on Fox , and other conservative podcasts maybe a book deal , ironic how a supporter of a fascist is calling you a fascist
The irony: “It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
Fascinating. Holding journalist to a higher standard? Aaron is known for simply sharing soundbites. Just posting videos of politicians and pundits speaking… their own words.
The higher standard should be the content that the politicians and pundits say.
We’ll, he clearly doesn’t even know what constitutes a fascist, and he’s an anti-vax conspiracy theorist. You’re smart to take his asinine post with a grain of salt.
🤣🤣 Now THAT'S a Trumper through and through and he got or will get exactly what he deserves. But the serious problem here is that these are professional people with jobs in the public eye. How can you be so incredibly stupid? I'd of shared it to. They think they can just say anything.
Glad you called him out and brought it to the attention of college leadership. His DM was very unprofessional and threatening and he should not be retained by the college; this is not someone who should be allowed to have responsibility for molding the personalities of young people.
What's interesting about this is that this account, the Aaron Rupar account, is remarkably civil with much of the posting relaying Trump's own words that are frequently decidedly uncivil.
Added question: What messages might this coach have sent to smaller accounts that post ideas he does not like?
Sadly for all of us, any loser with a phone will mimic what they see TFG doing: talking incoherently and being a dick. Dude’s a spokesperson for fascism, dreaming about the brown shirts raiding Aaron’s house. All the little boys pardoned yesterday will be doing the same & worse. Call them all out.
““It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.”
You can’t make up irony like that!
That's unacceptable behavior from a public figure. Threats and intimidation have no place in our community or online. Glad to see local publications covering the story.
Thank God it was sent by a conservative college football coach and not a liberal higher ed faculty member… If it were the latter, there’d be hearings in DC tomorrow with Reps demanding resignations galore!
This was the right thing to do. This man saw it fit to threaten a journalist. What did he expect? People also deserve to know the character, or lack thereof, of people instructing their kids, in whatever capacity.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
Was clearly a threat. But how can we expect a nothing, JC level football coach to be held to any higher standards than tRump himself or anyone else in the administration? The bar for professionalism is lowered or non-existent now. We just have to accept it.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
Let me guess coach is going to get angry because that DM was between and him. This is why people in sports have a bad reputation of not being the smartest tool in the shed.
Well Deserved. That guy's a fuckin' scumbag and obviously close to special needs! He doesn't even what a fascist is. And certain if you asked him what nations make up Asean is he'd have no fuckin' clue unless he looked it up on his google machine.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
Good. Even if they don’t fire him for the publicity now let them read about why they should every time they open their email. First losing season they will be relieved to let him go.
I grew up in Orange County so this is close to home for me. A racist violent coach leading a mostly black team is insanity. LBCC will do the right thing, I think.
I noticed he didn't apologize to you only to the school and community. Like Musk he to is a white supremacist and nazi. Anyone who supports the Rump is.
Proof under 2 minutes Musk gave the nazi salute. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUySfDGxWlY
He could start with this comparison. Might learn something. He could also learn about the Nazi salute. I’m available for tutoring if he wants to read the original source texts in German. I can also educate him on how I was persecuted by GOP family who embraced fascism. https://www.diffen.com/difference/Communism_vs_Fascism
I’m open to his questions about why I left the Republican Party.
Can confirm that my Christian faith and study of Nazi Resistance movements have much to do with why I consider the Republican Party to be Nazi Lite. But you know, so much easier for dude to shoot off his mouth with idle threats. #maga
As others noted, the title of your article is very misleading. You do not explain anything. The article is primarily a list of the rescinded EO numbers and titles. A summary of each EO would be better and help justify the "Explaining" portion of your title. Even links to the EOs would be good.
1/2: I appreciate your feedback- after reading it over a few times, I can see how I am not really explaining what the rescinded EOs mean, however, since Trump’s EO did not enforce a follow up action (yes, he revoked an anti discrimination bill that removed the ban of transgender military personnel,
2/2- but he did not directly sign a new ban barring transgender military personnel from serving in the armed forces), I was afraid to add what trump might do/specifically explain why he signed the EO because it could come off as inaccurate speculation or bias. Again, thanks for the feedback :)
It really boggles my mind why anybody would be against anyone wanting to serve our country, to be in our military, to protect our country and our freedoms. How miserable must one be to hate someone who’s willing to serve our country and protect such things?
I assume by trying to not be biased you mean that you do not want to write an opinion piece. That is admirable. There are too many opinions and too few factual articles. I avoid opinion articles. I prefer to know the facts, but I want more than a list of EOs with no context.
A factual summary does not necessarily have to be biased. Your article would be more informative if it contained a factual summary, e.g., quote portions of the EO, and did not contain loaded or judgemental phrasing.
I was simply naming the unfortunate title of the EO there. I appreciate the feedback, I will consider changing it to the name of the EO which is EO 14145
Thank your for the reference to 14145. Including the number would probably be a good idea.
I looked at it and it's pretty clear that the current administration thinks DEI in general, and racial and gender equality in particular, are harmful. I don't happen to agree with that position.
It's always these types of dudes who believe they should not be held accountable for their actions. And, when they get what they give out & are held accountable, they cry victim.
I love that the coach was shocked people would take time out of their day to send messages criticizing him. Yet he took time out of his day to send a message to Aaron. The hypocrisy is laughable. He sent that Sunday afternoon. Probably just returned from church where he pretended to be a Christian
Thank God! It's about damn time these bullies are called out for their threatening actions! And to be a college coach... what an admiral role model. Good for you! Don't ever back down to these deranged lunatics. They are so out of touch with reality. It's sad. And scary.
Aaron handled this appropriately. The sad thing is that Peabody's DM and attitude in general is not unusual. Based on comments in the article that this is consistent with past behavior by the coach, if I were in the administration, I would consider making a change.
What do these MAGA bitches actually think someone like Aaron did that deserves “justice?” How stupid do you have to be to not realize that free speech is protected, and simply engaging in free speech is not a crime no matter how sad it makes right-wing political extremists?
You would think LBCC would hire a college football coach with more common sense and self control not to engage politically. MAGA members on X use their real names? I'm surprised LBCC would continue to support that coach as the community of Long Beach is Democratic.
“It was not a threat in any way, shape or form,” Peabody said. “If you read it, I’m not sure how it could be construed as a threat. … I’d like to see journalists held at a higher standard.”
Construed? How about just read the fucking words in the DM?
The coach said he wants to hold journalists to a higher standard, but apparently, since he voted for Trump, doesn't believe the same for his elected leaders.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
Oh good lord. Is every maga illiterate?? They can’t spell, they can’t construct a proper sentence, seriously what the hell?? And that’s in addition to the fact that they threaten literally everyone and act like dickheads. Such an embarrassment to what’s left of America.
Maybe coach knows his sport but he doesn’t get the definition of fascism. There’s hope he’ll improve his knowledge. All he has to do is watch the collusion of The Felon, the Nazi Saluter and the Other Oligarchs as they steal from the rest of us. May he figure out they don’t represent his interests.
And what does this deranged article even mean, the coach stands by his criticism of your integrity?? He didn’t criticize your integrity, he doesn’t have any knowledge of your integrity. He just hates that you oppose Trump. This guy should be fired, it’s enough already with the tough guy routines.
These people are sick, damaged individuals. The MAGA army that Trump will waste no time siccing on Americans who oppose him. Hope everybody who voted for fascism is proud of themselves.
Nope, my ex boss who is ex-military and ex-cop just gloated that all the anti-vax military folks will be getting reinstated with back pay and that Trump will save our children’s future by getting rid of immigrants. They have the guns and are getting bought off.
It was not "dumb". It was "pig-f'king stupid". It was most definitely a threat. And if I found out that anyone who worked for me made such statements they would no longer work for me.
People like these feel emboldened by the re-entry of their savior to our WH. Let us disabuse them of their hubris.
Always wild to me how angry these people get at journalists whose main actions are providing video of their supposed preferred candidates speaking in public.
Remember folks, Trump got more votes in any county in the country from Los Angeles county in 2020. MAGA scum are everywhere and there excuse making is always deplorable.
Maybe the good coach will elaborate on what his specific objections are to your reporting? I would enjoy a nice respectful back and forth between the two of you on the issue of his choosing. These MAGA meatheads need to exposure real facts, real analysis. He's likely too much of a coward to engage
Tommy Tuberville has shown us just how dumb football coaches can be. We can add this gentleman's name to our list of dumbasses people respect because of football.
I really do think that sports has taken a turn towards a fascist mindset.
The philosophy of competition, Pursuit of wealth, acceptance of gambling and cheating has really become disconnected from the values of good sportsmanship, team loyalty, humility.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
If trump makes a dictionary, " Hypocrisy" will not be in it.
MAGA constantly claims the Left and anyone else who isn't blinded by Trump to be intolerant and promoters of the cancel culture. But once again, we see where the real intolerance stems and unfortunatly he's currently employed by one of our colleges. Gross, just gross.
LBCC Coach is a perfect example of MAGA manhood. Raging, blowhard, content free who uses threats and intimidation to express his feelings. This is today's American male. No wonder women aren't interested in marriage anymore.
‘“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.’
He should definitely be fired, for making threatening social media posts and messages VIA HIS PROFESSIONAL ACCOUNT INSTEAD OF HIS PERSONAL! What an idjit.
Let me get this straight. Peabody said, “It’s amazing how many people take time out of their day to call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message.” This from the man who took time out of HIS day to send you an “unpleasant “ message? That’s a special kind of stupid.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.”
This is my favorite quote from him ““It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said”.
Hey coach you mean like how you took time out of your way to send Aaron an unpleasant message?
Probably ought not to ask a a magat something like that. I don’t believe there is any lower limit to their behavior at this point. Basket of deplorables turns out to be far. Otw prophetic than anyone could have imagined.
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“I’d did it but I’m amazed that others would.” That guys wouldn’t be the sharpest knife in a drawer full of spoons.
Teaching our kids. FFS
These people have zero self-awareness.
The higher standard should be the content that the politicians and pundits say.
Added question: What messages might this coach have sent to smaller accounts that post ideas he does not like?
You can’t make up irony like that!
Thank God it was sent by a conservative college football coach and not a liberal higher ed faculty member… If it were the latter, there’d be hearings in DC tomorrow with Reps demanding resignations galore!
... and one thing is certain; that time is cyclic.
So now, all of us, including the millions of dumbed-down Fox Noise Americans will suffer from Jabba The Butt's maelstrom's MAGA signatures.
D.A.
“It’s just amazing how many people take time out of their day to either call the office line or send me an email or send me an unpleasant message,” Peabody said.
Numbskull calling a writer a fascist because he criticized this moron’s cult leader.
Nothing.
But glad that you exposed his threat.😔
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Hold not just his feet to the fire.
I believe Long Beach is where George Allen coached.
Dude....
Physician, heal thyself.
Self-awareness doesn’t seem to be big among this crowd.
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Total Greendale energy.
I used to say sunlight was the best disinfectant, but after this inauguration, I'm not so sure anymore. Still, it's good to know who the cowards are.
Proof under 2 minutes Musk gave the nazi salute.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SUySfDGxWlY
Can confirm that my Christian faith and study of Nazi Resistance movements have much to do with why I consider the Republican Party to be Nazi Lite. But you know, so much easier for dude to shoot off his mouth with idle threats. #maga
https://open.substack.com/pub/zachkahn/p/explaining-trumps-initial-rescissions?r=43zlkt&utm_medium=ios
It is unbiased and simple as the person who wrote it (me) is only a 17 year old, I would love for you to read it if possible :), Thanks!
Personally, I believe that Biden’s EOs were not harmful, but I was trying to stay very neutral in the article.
I looked at it and it's pretty clear that the current administration thinks DEI in general, and racial and gender equality in particular, are harmful. I don't happen to agree with that position.
Note that he didn’t apologize to Aaron.
And it was absolutely a threat.
Construed? How about just read the fucking words in the DM?
Really??
Now he can be under watch on campus for fascist flare ups bc they're coming.
You won without being in the game! Carry on.
Fucking scumbags.
People like these feel emboldened by the re-entry of their savior to our WH. Let us disabuse them of their hubris.
Good job for calling out that punk . We need to call them all out. I guess they feel as if they act like Trump does nothing will happen to them.😂
The philosophy of competition, Pursuit of wealth, acceptance of gambling and cheating has really become disconnected from the values of good sportsmanship, team loyalty, humility.
If trump makes a dictionary, " Hypocrisy" will not be in it.
Hypocritical, much?!
What a tool 🙄
Damn he’s dense
Hey coach you mean like how you took time out of your way to send Aaron an unpleasant message?