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originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: American-philosopher
They have every right to protest, even if their rules are against it. Sure there may be repercussions, but that's the choice they make when protesting. Some of the repercussions are that fans chose not to participate anymore. That effected the bottom line, and enacted the change we see here today.
so everyone is still free to do anything they like. Fans are free to not watch, players are free to break their leagues rules.
originally posted by: nwtrucker
originally posted by: network dude
a reply to: American-philosopher
They have every right to protest, even if their rules are against it. Sure there may be repercussions, but that's the choice they make when protesting. Some of the repercussions are that fans chose not to participate anymore. That effected the bottom line, and enacted the change we see here today.
so everyone is still free to do anything they like. Fans are free to not watch, players are free to break their leagues rules.
No they're not. They do not have every right to protest. Never have. Never will.
What part of the 'Gov't shall not infringe' do you not understand?? Rather simple.
originally posted by: network dude
I am confused now.
originally posted by: network dude
Was Trump smart for enacting change in the NFL with just one sentence, or was he dumb for being able to enact change in the NFL with just one sentence?
I don't expect everyone to understand pride in one's home. Some people are takers, and some are givers. My experience serving my country was good, I feel like I was able to do a small part, while gaining some training and knowledge along the way, and for that I am thankful. I firmly believe that when I was working as a USAF person, I was helping to keep the tradition of keeping my country safe.
I won't apologize for my beliefs, just as I won't tell you what yours should be. You are free to mock the military, mock God, and mock those who served and died thinking they were trying to keep you safe. I'll just smile, shake my head and know in my heart that no matter what little folks like you think, there are those risking their lives right now, to make sure you have the right and ability to spew the garbage you spew.
originally posted by: network dude
originally posted by: redmage
originally posted by: network dude
It's sad that you would say silly things like that, then act as if he's not intelligent in the same sentence. Kind of shows a lack of intellect.
He didn't need to be president to attack the NFL, but having such support certainly didn't hurt. Correlation is not causation, and his lack of emotional maturity has nothing to do with his intelligence. There's a reason EQ an IQ are different concepts. Your straw man arguments kinda show a lack of intellect when it comes to constructing logical arguments.
I am confused now. Was Trump smart for enacting change in the NFL with just one sentence, or was he dumb for being able to enact change in the NFL with just one sentence?
originally posted by: Metallicus
originally posted by: introvert
a reply to: intrepid
Isn't it sad that the NFL feels the need to explain themselves or placate to ultra-nationalists?
What’s sad is they have to intact a policy that should be common sense, but this generation of NFL communists need it spelled out for them. Standing for the anthem isn’t ‘ultra-nationalist’. Not standing is ultra-liberal.
originally posted by: Kharron
I just now realized that someone people may be offended at this stuff. I apologize if people are offended. I simply assumed people who post here generally don't watch football, and know what games are used for. Therefore it should be ok to talk about football as a distraction for the dumb masses, which is what this website has discussed for YEARS!
It literally comes up every year, and the consensus on this website USED to be that it's bread and games. Times are changing.
originally posted by: vor78
a reply to: redmage
The facts seem to be rather straightforward. The Pegulas paid about $400 million more for the Buffalo Bills than what Trump claims to have bid.
originally posted by: burdman30ott6
a reply to: Kharron
It's fine, man... the holier than thou enlightened elitist facade bothers very few anymore. If the one giving the opinion isn't respected, then why would the opinion matter in the least?