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NFL Bans KNEELING


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2018 May 23, 11:31am   16,839 views  75 comments

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"ATLANTA -- NFL owners have unanimously approved a new national anthem policy that requires players to stand if they are on the field during the performance but gives them the option to remain in the locker room if they prefer, it was announced Wednesday."

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/23582533/nfl-owners-approve-new-national-anthem-policy

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1   Tenpoundbass   2018 May 23, 11:34am  

The NFL is dead they are trying to salvage the brand but it will never happen.
They should have stayed with the All American Boy next door image.
2   FuckTheMainstreamMedia   2018 May 23, 11:47am  

Bunch of rich athletes protesting nonexistent grievances.
3   Ceffer   2018 May 23, 12:00pm  

At least they didn't mandate the players going down doggie style and saying "woof, woof" while the owners dry humped them.
4   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 12:40pm  

CovfefeButDeadly says
Bunch of rich athletes protesting nonexistent grievances.


It's RAY'S CYST that I make half a million a year to play sports, unlimited pussy, and will have a lifetime of endorsements or a 6 figure PR/Scouting/Sales Job if I'm not a complete fucktard.

AmeriKKKa done oppressed me!
5   Ceffer   2018 May 23, 12:45pm  

TwoScoopsOfDragonEnergy says
if I'm not a complete fucktard.


There you go again, placing the bar way too high.
6   Ceffer   2018 May 23, 12:55pm  

And the cheerleaders? They are really only there as the procreating rape reward for the winning team. It's all about the primeval prioritizing.
7   Ceffer   2018 May 23, 1:25pm  

APOCALYPSEFUCKisShostikovitch says
exactly as the Founding Fathers intended.


Goleee! I'm loving those Founding Fathers more all the time.
8   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 2:04pm  

Feux Follets says
Helps if you include the work "black" rich athletes - makes it all the more palatable when screaming unpatriotic assholes for failing to stand for the anthem when hiding behind a draft deferment.



Like Bill Clinton?
9   MrMagic   2018 May 23, 2:04pm  

Feux Follets says
Potus



Feux Follets says
What's comes next ?



Just more WINNING!! Get use to it.
10   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 2:06pm  

Feux Follets says
Will they have to bow before members of congress, the NFL owners and Potus as well ?


They ought to for their unbelievablly high quality of life they get in return for playing sports for a few years. But their refusal to do is just entitlement mentality.
11   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 2:08pm  

Feux Follets says
You just described congress, Potus and most state legislators.



And NFL Players and Owners alike.

Thank America for your public education that included football with it's expensive equipment that gave you an ludicrously wonderful living.
12   Goran_K   2018 May 23, 2:12pm  

Guess NFL owners finally realized that millionaire black guys complaining about oppression wasn't the marketing victory the Democrats claimed it would be.
13   joshuatrio   2018 May 23, 2:21pm  

Goran_K says

Guess NFL owners finally realized that millionaire black guys complaining about oppression wasn't the marketing victory the Democrats claimed it would be.


THIS
14   komputodo   2018 May 23, 2:54pm  

Feux Follets says
Do we need more symbolism in this country ? Forced acts of patriotism which don't mean a thing.

This country was built on symbolism and forced acts of patriotism.
15   Goran_K   2018 May 23, 3:05pm  

Feux Follets says
Forced acts of patriotism which don't mean a thing.


They mean a LOT to those who watch the NFL, who in turn line the pockets of the League's team owners who pay these black millionaires their huge contracts. That's all that matters.
16   FortWayne   2018 May 23, 3:10pm  

They went along with anti American ghetto riots for too long.

Even now... can stay in locker room if you hate America. What a policy...

Tenpoundbass says
The NFL is dead they are trying to salvage the brand but it will never happen.
They should have stayed with the All American Boy next door image.
17   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 3:47pm  

Feux Follets says
Back to basics - what is the purpose of playing the anthem before sports games, races etc. ?


A salute to the countless amounts of money granted to NFL Stadiums and Owners and the Monopoly Protection by acknowledging their patron, the US Taxpayer.

Requiring the Pledge of Allegiance or Playing the Anthem should be required of any organization, institution, or grant recipient receiving more than $1000/year from the Federal Government.
18   Goran_K   2018 May 23, 3:47pm  

Feux Follets says
Going to guess that's a MAGA hat by the color


It's funny how leftist are fine with conservatives being kicked off Twitter/Facebook/Youtube "because it's a private business", then totally do a 180 when it comes to the kneeling issue in the NFL.
19   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 3:51pm  

Feux Follets says
Don't think so, try looking up the history of the anthem and forced patriotism.


Know all about it. A shared national myth is vital. Those who loathe the nation and hope to destroy it hate this small but valuable token of unity.
20   Goran_K   2018 May 23, 4:01pm  

Feux Follets says
There would not be an "issue" if the people kneeling were white would there ?


What the fuck?

You're kidding right?
21   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 23, 4:01pm  

Goran_K says
It's funny how leftist are fine with conservatives being kicked off Twitter/Facebook/Youtube "because it's a private business", then totally do a 180 when it comes to the kneeling issue in the NFL.




Millionaires on TV in a heavily subsidized industry: DONT YOU FORCE THEM TO STAND FOR THE FLAG!
Ordinary Americans on Social Media: FORCE THEM TO SHUT UP!
22   FortWayne   2018 May 23, 4:14pm  

Feux Follets says
Were the Zoot Suit Riots in Los Angeles during the war Anti-American ?

Were the riots and demonstrations (sit down strikes etc.) at GM during the late 1930s Anti-American ?

Going to guess the Mother of all Anti-American riots was the Civil Rights Movement followed only by the Women’s Suffrage Movement and the Vietnam War Protestors who didn't support our troops ? Yes ? Close ? I think it's pretty close.


Unrelated. Just because the word protest is in both, doesn't mean they are all same thing. Your life pattern recognition is not accurate this time.
23   Ceffer   2018 May 23, 10:58pm  

How many of these so-called "kneelers" are crypto Muslim? How many of them are actually women? Jus askin.
25   LeonDurham   2018 May 24, 6:02am  

Goran_K says
It's funny how leftist are fine with conservatives being kicked off Twitter/Facebook/Youtube "because it's a private business", then totally do a 180 when it comes to the kneeling issue in the NFL.


Actually I think it's funny when Trumpkins whine about Facebook but have no problem with the NFL.

Goran_K says
Guess NFL owners finally realized that millionaire black guys complaining about oppression wasn't the marketing victory the Democrats claimed it would be.


I think it's funny that you feel the need to mention race and income in that statement. Why is that?? Why do you feel it's important to note a protestors race? Or income level?
Does one have to be poor to exercise one's right to free speech? I thought Trumpkins hated identity politics. Oh, sorry, I forgot. You're an Independent. lol.
26   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 24, 10:34am  

Feux Follets says
What's even more disrespectful than the act of kneeling is the decision to punish those who kneel. We are a nation of many stripes and colors. Our opinions and beliefs are varied, and our tolerance of those differences forms the bedrock of our identity as Americans.


Democrats: Twitter and Facebook, as private entities, should be free to censor, shadowban, and eliminate ordinary people's User accounts of unpopular speech.
Also Democrats: The NFL and their franchises, as private entities, has no business requiring their paid employees on company time to stand for the flag or stay in the locker room.
27   krc   2018 May 24, 10:48am  

Generally agree that NFL is a private corporation and, like most employers, they can set standards of what can be done/not done in the "business setting". This doesn't prevent Kap from speaking out etc on his own outside of the business of playing football... That said, I personally have no problem with players kneeling. I don't see it as disrespectful like burning the flag or spewing "I hate america" comments. Still, do you really believe that your company would let you politicize the environment with its clients, and so on? Certainly not - unless your work is decidedly political (such as an NGO pushing a politically based agenda).

We all understand that the "kneeling" in public during a football game is to get attention paid to an issue where it would be ignored otherwise.

As a fan of Kap as a football player, it is disappointing he is not getting an opportunity. Again, if you pissed off your clients in a business setting by politicizing the work environment, and that was known, would you expect to be hired by another company in the same business? Truly, I don't know if he not getting the opportunity to play because of his political stance or simply because his $ demands are high and his performance is low for that $ value.

And as we have seen with Ruben Foster, I take most claims of abuse by women in these high profile relationships with a grain of salt (referring to JM vs Kap). Most of it is exaggerated so they can get money/support. That the DA actually went forward with this case and had a strong rebuke by the judge was weird. Most athletes just try and settle because they don't have the evidence to back them. Ruben was very lucky.
28   LeonDurham   2018 May 24, 10:52am  

TwoScoopsOfDragonEnergy says

Democrats: Twitter and Facebook, as private entities, should be free to censor, shadowban, and eliminate ordinary people's User accounts of unpopular speech.
Also Democrats: The NFL and their franchises, as private entities, has no business requiring their paid employees on company time to stand for the flag or stay in the locker room.


Actually it's Trump and his followers that are the hypocrites. As usual. Just take your statement and reverse it and it's EXACTLY what you and other Trump supporters have been saying for months.
29   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 24, 12:17pm  

Not really. Since one group are Employees on Company Time, and the other group are ordinary people using a service.
30   FuckTheMainstreamMedia   2018 May 24, 12:20pm  

krc says

We all understand that the "kneeling" in public during a football game is to get attention paid to an issue where it would be ignored otherwi


What issue would that be?
31   FortWayne   2018 May 24, 12:22pm  

Feux Follets says
Goran_K says
You're kidding right?


Not in the least.


Goran here is a problem with out liberal friends, they really believe the silly things they say.
32   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 24, 12:27pm  

CovfefeButDeadly says
What issue would that be?


The horrible oppression of 6 figure+ ball players, that people spit in cop's faces and get away with it, and that everybody is trying to storm into the USA for the AmeriKKKan Nazi Abuse quality of life.
33   LeonDurham   2018 May 24, 12:31pm  

TwoScoopsOfDragonEnergy says
Not really. Since one group are Employees on Company Time, and the other group are ordinary people using a service.


Interesting. Please expand on that--how is what the NFL doing different than what Google did to James Damore?

Is it not OK for companies to have the right to sell to whom they please (as long as it doesn't infringe on discrimination laws?)
34   LeonDurham   2018 May 24, 12:32pm  

TwoScoopsOfDragonEnergy says
The horrible oppression of 6 figure+ ball players, that people spit in cop's faces and get away with it, and that everybody is trying to storm into the USA for the AmeriKKKan Nazi Abuse quality of life.


And again one feels the need to bring up the wealth of the protesters. Remind me why that's important? Does free speech only apply to poor folks?

If so, when do we start limiting campaign contributions of Adelson?
35   RWSGFY   2018 May 24, 12:34pm  

jazz_music says
Look at everything they advertise on TV, is ANY OF IT worth having? .....My God, did you see what poisons are going into McDonalds fries?


Haven't watched TV since 2007-sh. Haven't eaten in Mickey D's since 1998.

Any advise I could actually use?
36   krc   2018 May 24, 2:18pm  

krc says
We all understand that the "kneeling" in public during a football game is to get attention paid to an issue where it would be ignored otherwi

CovfefeButDeadly says
What issue would that be?

FYI
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691077/article/colin-kaepernick-explains-why-he-sat-during-national-anthem
37   FuckTheMainstreamMedia   2018 May 24, 7:23pm  

krc says
krc says
We all understand that the "kneeling" in public during a football game is to get attention paid to an issue where it would be ignored otherwi

CovfefeButDeadly says
What issue would that be?

FYI
http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap3000000691077/article/colin-kaepernick-explains-why-he-sat-during-national-anthem


So non quantifiable fairy tales.

Ok.
38   MisdemeanorRebel   2018 May 25, 10:48am  

Just remember, when Tim Tebow prayed, it caused Left Wing outrage

"How DARE you mix religion with the national pasttime!"

As a result the NFL announced it would punish religious displays on the field with fines/suspension.

Then a Muslim player did it, after the rules were changed, but the NFL bowed to Left Wing Outage and didn't pursue Penalties.

Now the Left Wing's attitude can be summed up as:

"Ban Non-Islamic Religious Sentiment displayed on the field, but allow extremist, divisive Political sentiment. But definitely no prayers to Jesus!"
39   LeonDurham   2018 May 25, 10:50am  

TwoScoopsOfDragonEnergy says
Just remember, when Tim Tebow prayed, it caused Left Wing outrage

"How DARE you mix religion with the national pasttime!"


lol--where do you come up with this stuff? It's all strawmen arguments, all the time.

Here's what actually happened:

"When Chiefs safety Husain Abdullah picked off Tom Brady and returned it for a touchdown, he said a quick prayer.
But unlike Tim Tebow doing the same thing when he got to the end zone , Abdullah was flagged."

https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2014/09/30/muslim-husain-abdullah-flagged-for-praying-in-the-end-zone/

The NFL later said it was wrong to penalize him for praying, just like it doesn't penalize Christian players for praying or praising God after scoring.
40   FortWayne   2018 May 25, 11:35am  

TwoScoopsOfDragonEnergy says
Just remember, when Tim Tebow prayed, it caused Left Wing outrage

"How DARE you mix religion with the national pasttime!"

As a result the NFL announced it would punish religious displays on the field with fines/suspension.

Then a Muslim player did it, after the rules were changed, but the NFL bowed to Left Wing Outage and didn't pursue Penalties.

Now the Left Wing's attitude can be summed up as:

"Ban Non-Islamic Religious Sentiment displayed on the field, but allow extremist, divisive Political sentiment. But definitely no prayers to Jesus!"


Liberals tend to forget this one conveniently...

Inconvenient Truth strikes back

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