There’s not much better than a guy who plays a hero also being an actual hero — champion of equality, charitable, kind, kid and puppy lover — in real life, so every time we see Chris Evans standing up to d*ckheads, a**holes and bullies, we love to share the news.
As Trump’s parade of unqualified and despicable appointees rolls on, it often feels like there’s not much we can do but wince and drown in our own tears, but I’ve learned it feels pretty good when you speak out publicly against them. It may not effect immediate change, but our protests and calls, and even the Twitter raging is being heard, and I truly believe our collective voices can make a difference. In this week’s good news, San Francisco’s 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the restraining order against Trump’s travel ban, protesters outside a school in Washington blocked Betsy DeVoss from entering, Kellyanne Conway is being investigated over ethics issues, and the administration’s cracks are becoming more visible with each passing day.
But, let’s get back to our Twitter hero of the day, the Cap, himself, who took issue when vile racist, Ku Klux Klan supporter David Duke threw up a supportive message after vile racist, Jeff Sessions was confirmed.
Mr. Trump’s appointment of Bannon, Flynn and Sessions are the first steps in the project of taking America back.https://t.co/Yn2gJ8LtUf
— David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) November 18, 2016
Evans wasted no time pointing out the obvious:
If David Duke….DAVID!…DUKE!… thinks you’re right, then you are unequivocally wrong. The confirmation of @jeffsessions is beyond words. https://t.co/CuLUznwO6S
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 9, 2017
Duke reiterated his vileness:
Typical dumb actor – if everything I say is wrong, then when I say I oppose these Zionists wars, you must be for them, Captain America!? https://t.co/fsxQHgzdWD
— David Duke (@DrDavidDuke) February 9, 2017
Evans smacked him down again …
@DrDavidDuke well if these nuggets of bigotry are some of your OTHER thoughts, then I stand by my original tweet https://t.co/YSrOCDuyBw
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 9, 2017
… and followed up with a final important message.
We can’t let hatred be the loudest voice. https://t.co/bqRPRXo453
— Chris Evans (@ChrisEvans) February 9, 2017
Why thank you, Cap! And despite just having gone through a bit of a personal bummer, it’s pretty cool that you still make time to stand against true evil. You know, you really should cheer yourself up, maybe go out with an equally delightful friend, have a few laughs, maybe a drink or two? Who knows what could happen?
I MEAN, YOU ARE BOTH SINGLE, AREN’T YOU?!!!!
Just sayin’ … Hayley and Chris, Chris and Hayley; it has a nice ring. Maybe think it over during your next workout.
