Posted on 10/16/2017 3:42:32 PM PDT by Olog-hai
Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence.
The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith saying he believes players are showing disrespect for the flag and veterans. Players should drop the divisive political sideshow and speak out against domestic violence instead, the governor wrote.
NFL league meetings Tuesday offer an opportunity to strongly condemn domestic violence, Walker added.
My request is simple: stand for the American flag and the national anthem out of respect for those who risk their lives for our freedoms, and then take a stand against domestic violence to keep American families safe, Walker wrote. Thats something we can all agree on, and that just might help the NFL reunite with many of its devoted fans.
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That’s a nice sentiment, but the NFL can suck it forever.
I used to be a devoted fan.
NFL game on between any two teams, I watched.
Went into debt in early 70’s to buy a color TV for watching games.
Now, I am no longer a devoted fan...I am a departed fan.
So Walker wants them to indulge in self-criticism? Not likely that will happen.
>>I used to be a devoted fan.
NFL game on between any two teams, I watched.
Went into debt in early 70s to buy a color TV for watching games.
Now, I am no longer a devoted fan...I am a departed fan.<<
My story exactly. It hurts, like finding out the love of your life is a prostitute and married to someone else.
Not joking: It hurts. But it is permanent.
“NFL league meetings Tuesday offer an opportunity to strongly condemn domestic violence, Walker added.
Ummm, it’s not about “domestic violence”. These animals just hate America...and whitey. Period.
Better yet, they can stop with the protesting and put some of their considerable salary toward a foundation or charity that could actually DO something about whatever their issue-of-the-day is.
>>Now, I am no longer a devoted fan...I am a departed fan.
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My sincere congratulations, N.T. You have left the Sports plantation for higher ground! : )
Everyone needs to remember:
The NFL hates you.
LOL! You go Scott Walker...
Domestic violence and the NFL are like peanut butter and jelly...
I don’t care what the NFL, the team owners or players do at this point.
I’ve turned the NFL off and its staying off. We’re having an NFL football free thanksgiving.
NFL players seem to be the poster pictures for domestic violence. This one rings true.
I am wondering if anyone here has ever had a job where you were entitled to force existing or potential clients, any other members of the public, or co-workers to listen to your rants about politics or religion? Has anyone ever had a job where you could insult others?
I have not. Were I to have done so in the 45 years I have spent in the workforce, I would have been fired.
Trump was spot on correct on this one.
Oh, they do, but that was a dig at the NFL players and their already-infamous penchant for domestic violence.
>>”instead speak out against domestic violence”
I think I noticed a dig there.
Well, I still have my LSU Tigers.
Dad played in Sugar Bowls II and III for them. I was raised in purple and gold diapers.
He also had a brief stint with Packers which made watching them extremely painful. No more...
I think that's MLB.
Wisconsin, huh? And the Packers need a QB now that Aaron is injured. Will they go Colon K.?
That would be interesting.
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