Posted on 09/14/2014 9:18:05 AM PDT by Kaslin
The violent beating that was delivered by Ray Rice, a Baltimore Raven running back, against his girlfriend-turned-wife Janay, was the worst example of male behavior that our society has seen. Rice deserves to go to jail for the assault. This episode is a perfect example of corporate mismanagement by the leadership of the NFL. It is inexcusable. The Commissioner of the NFL, Roger Goodell, needs to resign.
You all saw the video of Ray Rice dragging his then-girlfriend out of the elevator. You all figured out she did not just faint. So it did not take much to surmise what went on in the elevator. No one really needed to have the new video tape from inside the elevator to figure out it was basically a two-punch fight. Ray hit Janay; Janay hit the ground.
But now Commissioner Goodell has multiple versions of what happened. He tried -- tried so hard -- to get the video from the elevator and just could not. No one believes that. And now we have recorded proof the NFL received the video. Goodell met with Rice and Rice told him he punched her – no he slapped her. She’s my sister; she’s my daughter; she’s my sister; she’s my daughter. Goodell’s latest story is he did not pursue the situation out of respect for Janay. She said it was partially her fault she got a fist to the face. Is Goodell that clueless about domestic violence he can actually offer that as a defense?
Goodell knew what went on in that elevator and he willfully neglected the facts. He figured he’d suspend Rice a couple of games; who cares about one of my star players beating up a woman. It will blow over. Things are cool as long as my new Thursday night franchise brings in the ratings. But we do care. Either your league is a model to follow or it is a cravenness pit; decide which you want, commissioner. But as usual the cover-up is worse than the crime. Some two-bit celebrity website exposed you for what you are – a liar and an enabler of women beaters. But now, much like the beheadings of Foley and Sotloff, the world has changed because everyone saw the new video.
Mr. Goodell needs a clear picture. You see we are going to war again against a group of Islamic terrorists. They kidnap women, they rape women, and they force women into marriages. They treat women like chattel. What we do creates women doctors and lawyers and U.S. Senators. We honor women. Though we have not been perfect in the past in our treatment of women, nor are we now, we are constantly striving to improve the status of women and the opportunities that they have in society. That is what we stand for. When Goodell and the NFL condone the actions taken by Ray Rice by not swiftly and appropriately administering justice and then hiding their awareness of his misdeeds, we give credence to the barbarians who we need to eradicate. ISIS and Boko Haram are having a field day with that video thinking that although those Americans talk, look what they actually do to women when money is on the line. Goodell does not get that this is what separates our culture from these barbarians. His condoning of Rice’s actions brings us closer to them.
Now begins the real cover-up. The owners are circling the wagons trying to protect the Commissioner -- who makes them money -- not thinking of the disgrace he brings to the league. They have hired former FBI Director Robert Mueller to head an investigation. The investigation will be supervised by two owners who are scions of long-time owners: the Rooney and Mara families. They will concoct a report stating errors were made and things should change, but no one will be held responsible for the horrendous decisions made already. This is a classic Washington, DC-style whitewash that is only established to protect the guilty.
There is only one end to this situation that is just and right. Roger Goodell gets in front of a microphone and tells everyone he did wrong. It does not matter that Janay now says she loves Ray and that they should be left alone. They all do that. Once a woman is beaten you can pretty well count on the next one happening. Goodell should then resign and let someone come in who will take the stench from the league. Goodell would then have time to immerse himself in Law and Order SVU episodes and learn what beating up on women is all about.
There are more important things than ratings for NFL games. Goodell should have known that and he did not. He has to go.
NFL thugs have been beating up their wives/girlfriends since the days of Jim Brown. Why the sudden convulsive behavior over this part of urban culture? Shouldn’t we glorify diversity? Anyway Goodell should be fired for tolerating the Michael Sams pervert fiasco. He acts like a liberal, bending his core beliefs according to public opinion!
“NFL is a joke.”
No, it’s a disgrace! Just a pack of outsized black men on steroids playing a stupid game for the enjoyment of fat white men who sit on their Laz-E-Boy’s and drink beer. And most likely, they are all RAT voters to boot! I guess the thing that really pi$$es me off is that these charlitans who are called “team owners,” are able to con the government into going into debt to pay for their “arenas.” way to go America, “professional sports” uber alles!!! I guess the “joke” is on those of us who see this sham for what it is but are obligated to pay for in with our tax dollars.
He did more than tolerate the Michael Sam fiasco - he was the driving force behind it.
He has also presided over a league that is losing its traditional fan base and trading it in for this fantasy league stuff, which is not a sustainable trend. When people quit caring about teams, and the trend is in this direction, the NFL will have systemic problems.
He should be fired for calling KIM GANDY of NOW for Advice!!! TWICE!!
wow.....that added nothing.
You can argue that the punishment is too harsh for the Black guy but it has nothing to do with the White guy.
The Black guy is the perp.
Black guys often treat their women almost as bad as the ISIS do theirs.
It's Black gansta culture and has nothing to do with the White guy.
If I were an owner, it would be just this type of tone deafness on Goodell's part that would make me want him fired. NOW is not a part of the NFL's fan base, never will be, and to ask their advice is just absurd. He probably asked gaystapo types advice on Michael Sam too. This is not understanding your audience, your customer.
If I were an owner, it would be just this type of tone deafness on Goodell's part that would make me want him fired. NOW is not a part of the NFL's fan base, never will be, and to ask their advice is just absurd. He probably asked gaystapo types advice on Michael Sam too. This is not understanding your audience, your customer.
OH Kaslin I saw the video when first came on TMZ not only they knew it about back in Februray
According to TMZ Harvey Levin he didn’t want to know
Dude need to GOOOOO
I think the writer forgot about such paragons of masculine virtue as Bill Clinton and Mark Sanford.
I”m not arguing that the argument for the black guy is too harsh, but your comment was only appropriate if the white guy were getting punished for the actions of another, who got away scot free.
In context, your comment was totally a non sequitur.
You could put the spotlight on invention of Social media and ET blog like TMZ
Well known fact that ORENTHAL smack around his first wife then Nicole Brown later on
LAPD was called to Nicole house lots of time but Orenthal just totally charm the LAPD
I’ve been a football fan since I was old enough to walk. A die hard fan for the past 25 years.
I’ve about lost all interest in it. Last week was the opening week, and didn’t even watch a play. I doubt I’ll watch any of it this week. I cancelled our satellite TV package where we could watch all of the games.
I’m not sure how it started with me. I think it began with me not watching the pregame or half time analysis(with the exception of Ditka and maybe a couple of others they are terrible). Then there was everyone wearing the pink crap for a month. They screwed up the kicking offs. Good hits bring fines and suspensions. The players are showboats, crybabys and thugs. I could just go on and on about this.
Virtually all of the football news we’ve heard this year has had absolutely nothing to do with actual football or the game.
I’m just sick of it all. To hell with it.
I guess the commissioner could get this under control, and perhaps REAL leadership is required. Maybe he DOES need to go.
Rice will be back though. I think we can count on that. We’ve had the pleasure of Mike Vick’s return after felony jail time and the deification of Ray Lewis after his involvement in a murder.
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I agree with you Okie! The only thing I got against you is how y’all treated my Volunteers last night! Darnwe’re a decadent culture. If Goodell has his way the NFL will be a bunch of fairies in hoop skirts touching eachother to stop a drive!
If there had been video of Vick’s treatment of animals, you might have a point. But there wasn’t, and Rice hit a woman.
It’s not really an analogy.
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Those pink uniforms in October are a step in that direction.
“Rice hit a woman.”
And no big deal till the video which exposed the coverup.
I bet we see no photos of the kid Adrian Peterson beat up ....
BTY, fans are out defending both.
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