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Late last year, ESPN’s Rob Parker blanched at the idea that Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III might be a “cornball brother,” aka a black Republican. So, we can only imagine what Parker’s thinking after seeing this tweet from Griffin:

In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 30, 2013

Bam!

Naturally, lefties are freaking out:

Loyalty to local racist named team fading…fading. @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Bryan Weaver (@BryanWeaverDC) April 30, 2013

Tyranny? Do we share a common reality? Get real. RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Wheeler Josh (@wheeler_josh) April 30, 2013

Dumb. RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— twpolk (@twpolk) April 30, 2013

“@rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”God you make it so easy to hate you

— landonmccool (@landonmccool) April 30, 2013

“waaaaaah, I can’t say dumb shit.” RT @rgiii In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Bower Power (@So_Truculent) April 30, 2013

Oh shut up. RT @rgiii In a land of freedom, we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness.

— Aaron Nagler (@Aaron_Nagler) April 30, 2013

oh shutup RT @rgiii In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Rodd drogo (@Rodd18) April 30, 2013

https://twitter.com/felixpotvin/status/329340652427046912

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Can’t let anyone fall out of lock-step!

dont do this. RT @rgiii In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Oliver Willis (@owillis) April 30, 2013

Awww, what’s wrong, Oliver? Is it too cornball for you?

Some might call that cornball thing to say, brother. RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by tyranny of political correctness

— Robert A George (@RobGeorge) April 30, 2013

(See Editor’s note below.)

Snort. In that case, pass the cornballs!

Smartest tweet from Washington. RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Whitney Pitcher (@whitneypitcher) April 30, 2013

@rgiii amen, hallelujah, praise God!!So refreshing to have a person with your level of media scrutiny say this!

— Donovan Payton (@dtpayton) April 30, 2013

amen amen AMEN!!!!!!! RT“@rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”

— Joe Ziggy (@bostonskins) April 30, 2013

RG3 spitting truth RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Brent Scher (@BMan_Scher) April 30, 2013

RG3 gets it. // RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Denny Burk (@DennyBurk) April 30, 2013

I’m liking @rgiii more every time he speaks. Kid has a mine of his own. Good for you!

— Hayek (@rusty98um) April 30, 2013

“@rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness” exceptionally well said

— PAUL.com (@pdz_316) April 30, 2013

#FTW x1000 RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Allan Bourdius (@allanbourdius) April 30, 2013

Amen to that. RT @rgiii “In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”

— Quentin Hoffman (@QuentinTHoffman) April 30, 2013

Has RG3 been listening to @realbencarson? RT “@rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”

— Paula (@Xlib) April 30, 2013

Your must-follow of the day: @redskins QB @rgiii. He understands the dangers of political correctness. Always an upstanding guy.

— Gabriella Hoffman (@Gabby_Hoffman) April 30, 2013

Ditto@ MT @guypbenson: might turn me into a ‘Skins fan MT@RGIII: In land of freedom we are held hostage by tyranny of political correctness

— Katie Pavlich (@KatiePavlich) April 30, 2013

hell yeah man RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Redacted (@FoolishReporter) April 30, 2013

“@rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness” Very Smart Guy!!

— Matt Iorio (@mattC10R10) April 30, 2013

In which an athlete and I agree. RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— Not Not Matt (@mdrache) April 30, 2013

Most definitely.RT @moronpundit: I’ve really started to like the cut of this young man’s jib.@rgiii @rdbrewer4

— rdbrewer (@rdbrewer4) April 30, 2013

Some people think that Griffin’s tweet is about basketball player Jason Collins’ announcement that he’s gay:

Jason Collins subtweet RT “@rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”

— joe bukhari (@j_buks) April 30, 2013

Damn @rgiii. Somebody really wants to say something about Collins, but can’t even do it. #CompletelyUnderstand. @arabmoney_88

— Osman Noor (@OzzyForMayor) April 30, 2013

While others think it might have to do with the Redskins’ possible name change:

Must be talking about: washingtonpost.com/local/dc-polit… RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness”

— Tom Elliott (@tomselliott) April 30, 2013

Apparently not a fan of “the Redtails,” either. RT @rgiii: In a land of freedom we are held hostage by the tyranny of political correctness

— The D.C. Universe (@dcuniverse) April 30, 2013

In any event, here’s something to keep in mind:

What @rgiii said is true regardless of what he was talking about specifically when he said it.

— Sunny (@sunnyright) April 30, 2013

Amen.

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Update:

It turns out RGIII was just getting warmed up. He checked in later to clarify the definition of tyranny, if not the subject of his earlier tweet.

Tyranny has not just 1 meaning.

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 30, 2013

Tyranny- “a condition imposed by some outside agency or force <living under the tyranny of the clock” or political correctness….

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) April 30, 2013

If we speak..we say it the wrong wayIf we do not speak we are cowards….

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 1, 2013

Hate is strong. But love is even stronger. Appreciate the support people. I’m out for the night

— Robert Griffin III (@RGIII) May 1, 2013

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Editor’s note: This post has been updated with additional tweets.

Editor’s note: Robert A. George (@RobGeorge) is a conservative. His tongue-in-cheek tweet was included to draw attention to the stupidity of the “cornball brother” concept. We apologize for any confusion.

Read more: http://twitchy.com/2013/04/30/awesome-redskins-qb-rgiii-blasts-tyranny-of-political-correctness/