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Let's Stop Taking the National Anthem Out to the Ballgame
Townhall.com ^ | September 27, 2017 | Jeff Jacoby

Posted on 09/28/2017 8:37:08 AM PDT by Kaslin

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To: Az Joe
I read it. Your first statement stands alone as a distinct thought. You "[didn't] see the connection between a sports event and the National Anthem..." beyond the crowd being together.

Stating that you don't see what's being discussed is an implied question asking to be shown. I showed you the connection.

It doesn't matter if you wanted an answer from me. In an open forum, you get answers from anyone. It was also intended for other readers who might be wondering the same thing.

That's how we roll in an open forum.

-PJ

81 posted on 09/28/2017 10:57:37 AM PDT by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: mrsmel
Yes, they’re all for changing things when it supports their agenda anyway. But they’re big on symbolism when it suits them.

I think that's the point of the post. No way should we surrender an inch but I have thought for years that the NFL hides behind the flag and patriotism and now we see their unsurprising hypocrisy. They can't have it both ways and it makes everyone else look like fools. I see very little middle ground.

We get the NFL and its players to shape up and shut up and play up or take it all out:anthem,flags,Vets and State and Federal support etc.

I ultimately feel the best way the NFL and its players can change anything is by standing for the flag and country and give back to the community. That's the only proven way to prevent what they are so angry about. My cynical side says it's all one be phony BS scam anyway.

82 posted on 09/28/2017 11:39:59 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Kaslin

A stream of comments by the ‘Murica people. Wilson was a great president. Roosevelt, too. Both Bushes were great patriots. Government schools are necessary to unite our nation. Skyscrapers can collapse because of burning drapes.


83 posted on 09/28/2017 12:34:59 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan (https://youtu.be/hxxXAC3m1eQ)
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To: V K Lee

Metropolitan Opera, of all places.


84 posted on 09/28/2017 12:40:10 PM PDT by Arthur McGowan (https://youtu.be/hxxXAC3m1eQ)
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To: Arthur McGowan

Thanks for the map. Right location, wrong stage. Wouldn’t look at it as hope for NYC, however.


85 posted on 09/28/2017 12:52:57 PM PDT by V K Lee (DJT: "Sometimes by losing a battle you find a new way to win the war. ")
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To: Kaslin

Communists love to sterilize the culture.


86 posted on 09/28/2017 1:49:46 PM PDT by ViLaLuz (2 Chronicles 7:14)
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To: Az Joe

No, I read your entire post. I was referring to your observation of why do they need to play the anthem before sporting events. Chill out.


87 posted on 09/28/2017 6:23:04 PM PDT by murron
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To: Political Junkie Too

You use a lot of words to say not much. The point of my post was the last part and I can read it to you over the phone if you need that much help.

That’s how I roll on an open forum. Don’t be afraid to ask for help.


88 posted on 09/28/2017 10:19:59 PM PDT by Az Joe (Gloria in excelsis Deo)
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To: murron

You missed the entire point of what I said. Would you like me to read it to you over the phone? You need help? No shame in needing help skippy.


89 posted on 09/28/2017 10:21:53 PM PDT by Az Joe (Gloria in excelsis Deo)
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To: Az Joe
With an attitude like yours, you wouldn't be much help to anyone.

-PJ

90 posted on 09/28/2017 11:11:31 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: Political Junkie Too

You are so far below me, believe me.


91 posted on 09/29/2017 2:34:47 PM PDT by Az Joe (Gloria in excelsis Deo)
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To: Kaslin

Great idea, Jeff. If life becomes difficult, just give up.


92 posted on 09/29/2017 2:37:58 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: Az Joe
Why should I?

We both signed up within a week of each other. I've been nothing but respectful to everyone since I joined, but you apparently need to be arrogantly patronizing to people on first contact, which says all that I need to know.

We must be guided by different value systems. Here's to hoping that this is our first and only contact.

-PJ

93 posted on 09/29/2017 4:17:43 PM PDT by Political Junkie Too (The 1st Amendment gives the People the right to a free press, not CNN the right to the 1st question.)
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To: Az Joe

What is your problem? Why so snippy? I stand by my reply to your post. Go take a chill pill.


94 posted on 09/29/2017 6:06:11 PM PDT by murron
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To: Az Joe

What is your problem? Why so snippy? I stand by my reply to your post. Go take a chill pill.


95 posted on 09/29/2017 6:06:11 PM PDT by murron
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To: Political Junkie Too

You are so far below me, believe me.


96 posted on 09/29/2017 6:25:58 PM PDT by Az Joe (Gloria in excelsis Deo)
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