In an era where having a beer might as well be considered a scandalous act, the melodrama surrounding Cash Patel and his beverage choice has been a whirlwind of hilarity. Remember when Barack Obama was often seen with a glass of ale in hand? Somehow, the world didn’t even flinch. But now, there’s palpable outrage echoing through progressive circles over Patel’s harmless celebration with Team USA Hockey. Ah, the sweet smell of selective outrage!
Here’s the scoop: Cash Patel, known for his dedication to hockey both as a player and supporter, was seen living it up with the USA men’s team after they defeated Canada to win gold. It’s not like Patel just hopped on the bandwagon for the limelight. No, this is a man ingrained in hockey culture, one who spends weekends playing the sport in Virginia. Yet some critics rushed to accuse him of trying to bask in the team’s glory. Sorry, folks, he’s earned his time on the ice with the boys!
What seems to bewilder these critics more than anything is the genuine patriotic exuberance on display. It’s a scene straight out of a celebratory playbook: Patel chugging a beer, pounding the table, and simply enjoying the victorious moment. But for those out of step with such expressions of masculinity and patriotism, it’s become an issue. Yet, any true American wouldn’t bat an eye at such revelry. Celebrating America’s victories is a time-honored tradition, but in today’s culture, it seems some have forgotten this fundamental part of what makes the nation great.
Let’s place this in perspective. While some were busy pointing fingers at Patel’s beer, they seemed to conveniently ignore far more dubious activities in government. There are calls for answers to serious national issues that seem to go unaddressed. For those who’ve cried foul over Patel’s moment of camaraderie, let’s remind them of when questionable activities in the hallowed halls of power didn’t even raise an eyebrow.
Even former President Trump got in on the action, giving the team a congratulatory call. His offer to have them at the State of the Union addressed a collective enthusiasm for their achievement. Back in simpler times, a congratulatory pat from the President would have been marquee news. Alas, as the media spins this narrative, we must chuckle at the irony and wonder when a toast to triumph got placed in the crosshairs. Let’s hope it’s only a matter of time before people see the bigger picture here: a beer was just a beer, the company a team of champions, and the spirit purely American.
