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Maybe another major terrorist attack on our soil (and it will happen) will remind some people how good they have it here. That's a terrible thing to say, but consider that you wouldn't have seen any of this behavior after 9/11.
Here's something else to consider: They began playing the National Anthem at baseball games during World War I as a display of patriotism during a world conflict. After the conflict was over, it probably should have stopped. That said, it has become a custom, so I pay respect. But now it's not just the National Anthem. It's the National Anthem and God Bless America. And lets point out a soldier in the crowd. And let's have a military indoctrination for 100 new recruits. And lets have a bunch of wives who's husbands are overseas get a plaque. And it goes on. Like everything else in this country, we always overdo things like this as a result of some perceived guilt and shame to the point where it not only feels contrived, but is actually kind of nauseating. Politicizing major events in these ways doesn't make us a better country filled with better Americans. It's just another show. |
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Plenty of people love this country that did not serve in the military.
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oh cry me a river
"we didn't ask for this" Steelers’ Foster: ‘We Didn’t Ask For This’ « CBS Pittsburgh bullshit. you had the chance to just act normal, stand at attention during the anthem, and not be part of the nonsense. but no...... you chickened out, let the other players talk you into something you now say you regret. you're a big boy, stand for something you believe in, or kneel/hide and take the heat from patriotic Americans. your call. |
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[quote=DAB;1588188]oh cry me a river
"we didn't ask for this" Steelers’ Foster: ‘We Didn’t Ask For This’ « CBS Pittsburgh Quote:
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This guy currently holds the record for the most burned stuff that I've seen so far.
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The outrage among the fans isn't "faux", for crying out loud. We're genuinely pissed off and fed up. The NFL gets over $6 billion in public financing. They inserted leftist claptrap divisive politics into the game, to make us feel "uncomfortable." We just want to bring our family to a game and have fun. It's super expensive, it's a hassle, and we don't have to do it. There are some things that you just don't put up with. Spitting in our collective faces is a great way to do just that.
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There's always gonna be those "Look at me" types. Thankfully, all are not like that. |
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not if the players continue to disrespect our national anthem. If it has "gotten over with" that's because this political BS stops being displayed during a game.
It's already stopping/slowing down (for the players), no kneeling last night during the anthem. Let's not forget who is caving-in on this. |
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If 100% didn't show up, how fast would the NFL begin begging. I know it won't happen but still fun to imagine. Serious, the big question is how long will folks not watch. For me, it's entertainment and something I do with disposable income. The key is entertainment, nothing more and nothing less. I can find other things to do. I'll even watch the Texas Longhorns. |
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who will blink first?
will Trump say "never mind, do what you want, everyone go to the game and cheer" or will NFL/Goodell say "all y'all stand up like you have been doing since you first started playing football as teenager" we have 2 strong willed types, neither of whom wants to be seen as weak and say "i was wrong". i predict it won't be Trump. |
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I keep thinking this is something out of Trading Places.
Trump and Pence having a drink, DT says-"I'll bet you $ 1.00 that I can have 200 millionaires on their knees by next Sunday. " Pence-You're on !! |
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NFL frantic:
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they are getting low on ammo, now they have to resort to the last gasp: call Trump a racist and see if anyone believes it.
Trump's a racist, say self-proclaimed 'objective' media outlets, experts | Fox News |
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