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[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Let me explain this to the willfully ignorant. Of course the sport of football and the NFL is American, but you obfuscate these facts with a handful of players who disrespect our flag, our anthem, our military, our nation, and the fans who pay so much money to watch the game.

It's not that complicated. You're a smart guy. Take a few days off to figure it out.

And let me remind you that this whole movement was initiated by Nessa Diab, the very progressive and pretty Muslam radio host girlfriend of Colin Kapernick. Amazing what she has done to a formerly Christian athlete.

I agree that a there are a few players who did not think out their protest very well and instead of focusing on the issue they are concerned with their lame protest was seen as a blanket disrespect for the flag, anthem, military and nation.

But none of those players is on the Philadelphia Eagles. Claiming that this is the reason to cancel the celebration is, how did you say it, "willfully ignorant".

[awareness]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

I agree that a there are a few players who did not think out their protest very well and instead of focusing on the issue they are concerned with their lame protest was seen as a blanket disrespect for the flag, anthem, military and nation.

But none of those players is on the Philadelphia Eagles. Claiming that this is the reason to cancel the celebration is, how did you say it, "willfully ignorant".

They are American sports players, in the land of the free. They are free to honor or not honor whatever they want. The president nor anyone else has a right to tell them what to do and not do.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by awareness

They are American sports players, in the land of the free. They are free to honor or not honor whatever they want. The president nor anyone else has a right to tell them what to do and not do.

Our first amendment rights to assembly and free speech DO NOT occur at our jobs. The President is a citizen and a sports consumer so he definitely has a right to express his opinion.

Is that too hard to understand?

Show me one another place of employment that allows its employees to offend its customers with political statements about our national anthem, our flag, our military, etc?

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by awareness

They are American sports players, in the land of the free. They are free to honor or not honor whatever they want. The president nor anyone else has a right to tell them what to do and not do.

Yes, that is true. But if they are free, then so are the owners to hire them or not. The complaint that they have to hire these players is really pathetic.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

Yes, that is true. But if they are free, then so are the owners to hire them or not. The complaint that they have to hire these players is really pathetic.

What a breath of fresh air seeing a little common sense on this thread!


Yeah Z!

[awareness]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

Yes, that is true. But if they are free, then so are the owners to hire them or not. The complaint that they have to hire these players is really pathetic.

So then the players can decide if their cause is worth losing that big paycheck or not.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by awareness

So then the players can decide if their cause is worth losing that big paycheck or not.

Besides being a great athlete, Michael Jordan is a shrewd business man. He was often criticized by his own people for being silent on controversial political topics, but he made lots of money off endorsements. His response was classic -- "Republicans buy shoes too."


Not even the courts will be able to help Colon Kapernick. I just read that he will attempt to subpoena Trump to testify. Good luck with that.

Poor, poor Kapernick! Another Christian son brought down by a pretty girl. And a Muslam too. I hope he did not have to give up his faith for her love. He should have read the Proverbs.

A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout. (11.22)

[awareness]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Poor, poor Kapernick! Another Christian son brought down by a pretty girl. And a Muslam too. I hope he did not have to give up his faith for her love. He should have read the Proverbs.

A beautiful woman who lacks discretion is like a gold ring in a pig’s snout. (11.22)

LOL! Kaepernick may have his problems, women included (don't we all). But I think he's earnest in his causes ... and his paying for it ... but not happy about it.

Maybe he should become a preacher. If done right, there's big money in the racket too. And he could take a knee at every sermon.

Problem solved.

[awareness]

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[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by awareness

So then the players can decide if their cause is worth losing that big paycheck or not.

That is the way real civil rights leaders act.

[Ohio]

G-7 Summit -- Pictures are worth a thousand words!







It seems to me that President Trump is merely following good presidential precedent with his performance at the recent G-7 summit. Richard Nixon called Pierre Trudeau an “asshole.” President Reagan slammed Trudeau in one of the private sessions of the G-7 (in 1983, if memory serves correctly), because it was obvious that Trudeau was trying to channel his spirit animal, Olaf Palme. So Trump’s belittling of the eminently belittleable Justin Trudeau seems just fine.


And as for Trump’s proposal that the G-7 become one big completely free trade zone, with no tariffs or trade barriers on anything, why that’s as silly as Reagan’s “Zero Option” for intermediate-range nuclear weapons in Europe! We all know how that silly idea turned out. -- Steven Hayward

[Ohio]

How Houston Lost Its Mind Over a Trump Shirt

After reading this article, I tried to be a little sympathetic towards this Councilwoman, but then again what she did to those young girls was wrong on so many counts.

Perhaps other Trump haters will read this and begin to understand what the other side goes thru.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

I agree that a there are a few players who did not think out their protest very well and instead of focusing on the issue they are concerned with their lame protest was seen as a blanket disrespect for the flag, anthem, military and nation.

But none of those players is on the Philadelphia Eagles. Claiming that this is the reason to cancel the celebration is, how did you say it, "willfully ignorant".

Apparently you have not read up on the games the Eagles were playing with the White House. They requested their special visit be rescheduled during the the Singapore Summit. Do you understand that when the White House invites you over, perhaps it is you who must change your schedule to accommodate? To change the WH schedule affects hundreds or thousands of staff and security, not to mention NoKo.

White House: ‘Vast Majority’ of Philadelphia Eagles Abandoned Fans

Sorry but your info is just plain wrong. I suppose you got it from a fake news network.

Report: Nick Foles Was the Only Eagle Going to the White House

You keep saying the Eagles did not protest. Sure they did. Look at the fists.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Apparently you have not read up on the games the Eagles were playing with the White House. They requested their special visit be rescheduled during the the Singapore Summit. Do you understand that when the White House invites you over, perhaps it is you who must change your schedule to accommodate? To change the WH schedule affects hundreds or thousands of staff and security, not to mention NoKo.

White House: ‘Vast Majority’ of Philadelphia Eagles Abandoned Fans

Sorry but your info is just plain wrong. I suppose you got it from a fake news network.

Report: Nick Foles Was the Only Eagle Going to the White House

You keep saying the Eagles did not protest. Sure they did. Look at the fists.

So what, don't reschedule, a few people show up, then it is on the Eagles.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

So what, don't reschedule, a few people show up, then it is on the Eagles.

Did you read that article?

Only Nick Foles planned to go.

It was just a "game" from the beginning ...

And the end for me.

[ZNPaaneah]

Originally Posted by Ohio

Did you read that article?

Only Nick Foles planned to go.

It was just a "game" from the beginning ...

And the end for me.

So what! If he doesn't cancel it then it isn't on him. 50% of the country would condemn the Eagles. This is the act of someone with a brittle, fragile ego who lacks self esteem.

But instead he cancels it blaming them for:

1. Kneeling in protest of our Anthem -- something they didn't do

and then when that is exposed as a lie

2. Attempting to reschedule when he isn't there. Just say no, can't do it then, we'll have to do it as scheduled, and when very few show up let the US decide who is at fault, who is insulting who.

I think 50% of us would see not showing up as another insult to our country, and again these athlete millionaires would have lost the PR battle, coming across as spoiled whiners.

Instead he is afraid of anything that would challenge his self centered concept that he is superior to everyone else. His fear that the crowd who comes to his inauguration is smaller and the those who come to his parties are fewer. In the process he reveals his deceitfulness.

Now everyone except for the most rabid Trump supporter will see this as Trump insulting the NFL, the Eagles, and their fans.

[Ohio]

Originally Posted by ZNPaaneah

So what! If he doesn't cancel it then it isn't on him. 50% of the country would condemn the Eagles. This is the act of someone with a brittle, fragile ego who lacks self esteem.

Now everyone except for the most rabid Trump supporter will see this as Trump insulting the NFL, the Eagles, and their fans.

On the contrary, only the most rabid Trump hater will see what Trump did for all the Eagles' fans who came was anything but classy, honorable, respectful, and patriotic.

Perhaps the courageous Nick Foles showed up. Unfortunately the progressive, liberal left has never been tolerant of those who disagree, and Nick's career with the Eagles may be over.

Trump Derangement Syndrome -- blinded by hate, deceived by the Press.