It appears that his selection as halftime entertainment has resonated with Trump and his MAGA movement. Benito Antonio Martinez Ocasio has irritated the racist base of the right-wing of America.
First, they were screaming that he was not American. Yet there have been many non-Americans performing at halftime. And contrary to Fox News, he is Puerto Rican and thus is a citizen.
He is going to sing in Spanish as other artists have. And when these same folks go to Cancun or other resorts in Mexico, they dance, eat, and drink away the night with nachos, tacos, enchiladas, and dance to Spanish-language music.
Going to Puerto Rico, you will be enchanted by its history, beaches, the incredible music, and the food. The public should try dishes like Mofongo, Lechon Asado, Arroz con Gandules, Pastelitos (small pastries filled with delicious meats), Tostones, and many other foods. And of course, there is the excellent Bacardi Rum that will help to welcome you to this Island. And all this might help you with your Spanish.
Puerto Ricans populate many states, like Pennsylvania, New York, Florida, New Jersey, and many others, and you can reach out and build a community with them.
Bad Bunny is a great rapper, musician, quick witted, great actor. His most remarkable attribute is that he possesses a strong moral compass and is not afraid to speak his mind.
Homeland Security says that the Super Bowl should be only for citizens. When has a president or cabinet ever taken such a strange and harsh tone over a halftime artist?
One prospect of their attack on the NFL and Bunny is that it has brought more attention to his music and more money to his wallet. And more attention to the Puerto Rican community, its culture, and its wonderful people.
And we need to keep reminding these detractors that BB is Puerto Rican and thus is a citizen just as is Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor.
Do Trump and his MAGA bunch know that there are football players who are not citizens? And that many people coming from around the country and from abroad for this game will not be citizens. They will probably only question dark-skinned football fans.
Additionally, the White House may want to review the ads placed during the game, requiring that they are American and feature only Citizens involved in their design and production.
All should know that within our military, we have armed men and women with some of our most sophisticated weapons who are not citizens. Many green card holders have been recruited for the military, with the promise of citizenship after their tour of duty. In most cases, this does not happen, and for any legal infraction, they are deported.
Hector Barajas of Deported Veterans has fought alongside others to restore medical and educational benefits, as well as citizenship, to these veterans. Although deported, these individuals, when they die, can be buried in the military graveyards with a military honor guard if the family can get the body to the USA.
We might perhaps need to ask these halftime artists if they like American Football. But who really cares as long as they are good entertainers?
The Los Angeles Dodgers understand the importance of their Latino fans to their bottom line. Not to mention that more than hot dogs are now sold at the stadium.
Why doesn’t the White House send an approved Menu to all sports arenas, saying these are the only foods that can be sold at American sporting events? Of course, this would fail.
The NFL is aware of the purchasing power of Latinos not only at stadiums but also at pay-per-view sites. And this power is growing.
In the 70’s, when you looked at the attendees at a football game, the vast majority of them were white. And you had a lot more white players. Perhaps Trump’s anti-DEI policy (diversity, equity, and inclusion) should be enforced and eliminate the players of color.
Years ago, the Oakland Raiders had a Mexican coach, Tom Flores, and a Mexican quarterback, Jim Plunkett, and together they won two Super Bowls. If they were playing today, they might not be able to get into the stadium due to Homeland Security.
Bad Bunny has given us four months to learn Spanish. I am sure that many with money are cheating and purchasing these electronic translation machines.
It is estimated that more people will watch the halftime show than the game.
And the real challenge is, can you also be a BAD BUNNY?
