Twitter has become extremely popular among professional poker players since many of them use Tweets to keep fans updated on their latest news (you’re welcome, grandma). Doyle Brunson is especially fond of Twitter as he uses the service to let people know about his tournament finishes, outrageous sports bets, and jokes that he finds funny. And it is the jokes that have recently landed Brunson in hot water with many followers.
Brunson, who uses the account name @TexDolly, sent out a joke about Barack Obama on January 20th. His joke/comment read as follows: “The Democrats say ‘give Obama time.’ Us Repubicans agree, 25 to life seems appropriate!”
Besides offending English buffs with his misspelling of Republicans, Brunson also drew the ire of Obama and Democrat supporters for the comment. Numerous people sent Tweets back to Brunson chastising him for the shot he took at Obama; some people even accused him of being a racist.
Of course, the comments that labeled Brunson as a racist quickly prompted a response back from Doyle as he said, “Just because I don’t like the way things are going with Obama’s 1st year has nothing to do with the color of his skin. Stop the racist BS!”
Poker pro Jeff Madsen chimed in on Brunson’s Obama Tweet by disagreeing in a more respectful manner. Madsen wrote, “I respect u doyle but it seems that ur politics aren’t very informed are they. Don’t listen to television.” Brunson responded back to Madsen by saying, “Yep, when I was 23 years old, I thought everybody should get a handout too. Now, I know better, let em get out and work.”
The controversial Tweet hasn’t stopped Brunson from sending out his barrage of blonde/politics jokes though as he recently typed the following, “Q..Name the most influential 1st Lady in American history…(hint…she was married to John Kennedy)…Blonde answer..Mrs Kennedy.”
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