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Alejandro Villanueva, Pittsburgh Steeler and U.S. Army Ranger stands alone for the anthem (VIDEO)
Youtube ^ | 34 minutes ago | American Military News

Posted on 09/24/2017 11:58:36 AM PDT by Dave346

Alejandro Villanueva, a Pittsburgh Steeler and U.S. Army Ranger veteran who deployed three times to Afghanistan, was the only Steeler to leave the Steeler's locker room to go to the field to show his respect for the anthem, the flag and those who have served, are serving and who have died defending the American way of life.

The rest of the team stayed in the locker room to avoid controversy.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Government; News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: Pennsylvania
KEYWORDS: alejandrovillanueva; nfl; pittsburgh; steelers
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To: gaijin

These people should really consider resigning from the league so they’re not associated with these anti-American leftist organizations..


21 posted on 09/24/2017 12:12:48 PM PDT by dragnet2 (Diversion and evasion are tools of deceit)
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To: Dave346

His teammates literally made him stand alone. Sad


22 posted on 09/24/2017 12:13:13 PM PDT by wiseprince
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To: Dave346

23 posted on 09/24/2017 12:13:17 PM PDT by ForYourChildren (Christian Education [ RomanRoadsMedia.com - Classical Christian Approach to Homeschool ])
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To: Dave346
The rest of the team stayed in the locker room to avoid controversy.

Chicken $#!+ Ba$+@rds!!

24 posted on 09/24/2017 12:13:23 PM PDT by P-Marlowe (Freep mail me if you want to be on my Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Ping list.)
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To: Liberty Valance; All

Commendations

U.S. military awards and decorations
Bronze Star Medal with "V" device and one oak leaf cluster
National Defense Service Medal
Afghanistan Campaign Medal
Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
Army Service Ribbon
Army Overseas Service Ribbon
NATO Medal
U.S. military badges
Ranger Tab.svg Ranger tab
Combat Infantry Badge.svg Combat Infantryman Badge
US Army Airborne basic parachutist badge.gif Parachutist Badge

25 posted on 09/24/2017 12:13:39 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Keep Free Republic Up and Running?)
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To: Dave346

Steelers owner is a big Dem and leftist.

Let the NFL Die .


26 posted on 09/24/2017 12:14:04 PM PDT by ncalburt (ll)
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To: HokieMom

What a real man looks like


27 posted on 09/24/2017 12:14:08 PM PDT by morphing libertarian (Imprison Obama, Clintons, Holder, lynch now.)
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To: HokieMom

West Point grad, paratrooper, Ranger, platoon leader, 3 tours in Afghanistan. The NFL needs a lot more of him and a lot fewer Negro thugs.


28 posted on 09/24/2017 12:14:39 PM PDT by nickedknack ("Your time is up!")
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To: Dave346

A giant stands tall in a world of overpaid pissants.


29 posted on 09/24/2017 12:15:13 PM PDT by Vlad The Inhaler (World's Most Powerful Nation Falls To Invasion Of Mexican Peasants!)
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To: Dave346

As long as these teams, players, management and league allow these pathetic displays of anti Americanism, no military unit, no police unit, no sheriff department, no military school, no fire department or any other organization that respects this country should support the NFL in their anthem ceremonies. Why support a league that spits in their faces.


30 posted on 09/24/2017 12:16:00 PM PDT by falcon99
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To: Dave346

31 posted on 09/24/2017 12:16:34 PM PDT by RightGeek (FUBO and the donkey you rode in on)
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To: Dave346

Old but relevant

http://michellemalkin.com/2009/09/18/is-your-nfl-team-republican-or-democrat/

Most NFL owners are Lefties.

Steeler owner is one of the worst .


32 posted on 09/24/2017 12:17:11 PM PDT by ncalburt (ll)
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To: Dave346

Just now on News Channel 8 in Tampa, they were interviewing an official from the Tampa Transit commission about making improvements to the mass transit systems around Tampa Bay.Out of the blue the reporter asks him if he thinks Trump’s “divisive” tweets about the NFL would negatively impact the already troubled mass transit system in Tampa. REALLY? If this idiot interviewed members of some local knitting club, I bet he would’ve asked them how they think Trump’s “incendiary” tweets would negatively immpact the price of yarn.


33 posted on 09/24/2017 12:17:40 PM PDT by Impala64ssa (Islamophobic? NO! IslamABHORic)
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To: Dave346
Hit 'em where it hurts - in the pocketbook. Boycott all NFL sponsors. Let these sponsors know you will boycott their products as long as they support the NFL.

Roger Goodell loves money above all else.
34 posted on 09/24/2017 12:18:00 PM PDT by Right_Wing_Madman
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To: GraceG
They should “run-away” to Canada using the underground network of “private jets” they can charter with their vast wealth!

Canada might be too white for them.

better for all if they go on to Africa where they won't be subject to microaggression from those with white privilege.


35 posted on 09/24/2017 12:18:28 PM PDT by Vlad The Inhaler (World's Most Powerful Nation Falls To Invasion Of Mexican Peasants!)
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Pittsburgh Steelers‏Verified account @steelers 41m41 minutes ago

Statement from #Steelers President Art Rooney II

~*~

Who has freedom of speech on his/her job? Who wouldn't be fired if we didn't use good judgement and discernment and 'hold our tongue' sometimes. Pampered princes think they're special.

36 posted on 09/24/2017 12:19:25 PM PDT by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
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To: Dave346
Two things that should be repeated, and repeated frequently:

1. The NFL has come down HARD on players making disparaging remarks about gays - even on the player's own social media. What they defend and what they are willing to let be abused tells me all I need to know about the senior NFL management.

2. There was another fellow that did some fighting for civil rights - and he NEVER disrespected the flag or the national anthem even once - Dr. Martin Luther King. And he did more to advance civil rights then all of these attention seeking babies ever will.

37 posted on 09/24/2017 12:22:11 PM PDT by I cannot think of a name
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To: Dave346

God bless that man!


38 posted on 09/24/2017 12:23:21 PM PDT by Songcraft
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To: HokieMom
Steelers President Art Rooney II probably supported the last president who, it appears was hell-bent on dividing this nation...Obama is the epitome of a racist.


39 posted on 09/24/2017 12:25:09 PM PDT by yoe
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To: Dave346

He stands with 63 million others!!


40 posted on 09/24/2017 12:25:53 PM PDT by raiderboy ( "...if we have to close down our government, we’re building that wall.”)
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