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'The Main Thing We Can Do Is Learn From This:' Art Rooney Ii Posts Letter to Steelers Fans (Tr.)
WTAE Pittsburgh ^ | 9/26/2017

Posted on 09/26/2017 5:37:23 PM PDT by SargeK

"I want to reach out to you, the members of the Steelers Nation based on what I believe is a misinterpretation about our players' intention in not taking the field for the National Anthem in Chicago."

(Excerpt) Read more at wtae.com ...


TOPICS: Local News; Military/Veterans; Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: dumbass; nfl; pittsburghkneelers; protest; taketheknee; youdontunderstand
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To: SargeK

Well it is almost October.


41 posted on 09/26/2017 6:13:55 PM PDT by TexasM1A
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To: SargeK

But Big Ben called it a protest. Which is it, Steelers? Can’t have it both ways.


42 posted on 09/26/2017 6:16:07 PM PDT by al_c (LIBERAL - Laughable Iconsiderate Blaming Entitled Ranting Anti-christian Loudmouth)
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To: SargeK

Way to go, Squealers. How does it feel to not be able to show your faces in your own town?


43 posted on 09/26/2017 6:17:00 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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To: Fai Mao

When was the last time you saw a video of a mob of WHITE teens raiding and robbing a convenience store?


44 posted on 09/26/2017 6:29:16 PM PDT by Torahman (Remember the Maccabees)
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity
Trump's "divisiveness" was the least of their troubles. In fact, I suspect they're hammering him for his "get the sons of b!tches off the field" comment because it would be catastrophic for them to address the MOST devastating part of his rant on Friday night -- when he said the NFL has ruined football by turning it into a dull game with endless penalty flags over stupid, trivial crap.

They can't come to grips with that other part of his criticism. They're still trying to wrap their minds around the completely outlandish idea that the President of the United States would call humiliate the NFL for the quality of its entertainment.

45 posted on 09/26/2017 6:31:16 PM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Tell them to stand!" -- President Trump, 9/23/2017)
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To: SargeK

Stop trying to rationalize and explain and apologize.

You’re just spinning your wheels but end up with foot in mouth.

Same as Villanueva and Roethlisberger, et al.


46 posted on 09/26/2017 6:34:22 PM PDT by the OlLine Rebel (Common sense is an uncommon virtue./Federal-run medical care is as good as state-run DMVs.)
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To: SargeK

The NFL should let he players do as they like, take a knee (like slaves in the docks did), lock arms or honor the flag and anthem. Only tell the networks not to televise the players during this time.


47 posted on 09/26/2017 6:36:12 PM PDT by Mike Darancette (Congressional Bi-partisanship: Agreeing to the make up of the Trump firing squad)
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To: SargeK

Yes, I’m sure they are about to learn the hard way


48 posted on 09/26/2017 6:43:51 PM PDT by Figment
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To: SargeK

Even billionaires feel it in their billfolds. Imagine Steeler gear is not selling so well.


49 posted on 09/26/2017 6:46:19 PM PDT by bray (Pray for President Trump)
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To: boycott

More than that, they are actually breaking a rule of the NFL by doing so

http://time.com/4955704/nfl-league-rulebook-a62-63-national-anthem-rule/

Game Operations rulebook, not the game playing rules


50 posted on 09/26/2017 6:50:04 PM PDT by 100American (Knowledge is knowing how, Wisdom is knowing when)
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To: SargeK

Don’t be fooled, Steelers fans!!!


51 posted on 09/26/2017 6:51:34 PM PDT by Atticus
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To: Excuse_My_Bellicosity

Where is that? In my part of Florida, local radio was calling for their heads.


52 posted on 09/26/2017 6:54:16 PM PDT by ripnbang ("An armed man is a citizen, an unarmed man, a subject.")
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To: ripnbang

Utah. Things tend to happen slower here.


53 posted on 09/26/2017 6:58:08 PM PDT by Excuse_My_Bellicosity (Liberalism is a social disease.)
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To: SargeK

Seems like the real leaders are the NFLPA and not the owners/NFL.

They’ve started a fire that they cannot control now.


54 posted on 09/26/2017 7:00:41 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Americans are modern day Amorites ripe for destruction)
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To: Alberta's Child
Right now there's still an emotional component to the ongoing protest. The true test of course is time; that's what really has to have the NFL worried.

Sure, plenty of people (millions) will still periodically check in and check out some games. I include myself in this category (with sound muted so I don't have to hear the commercials they immediately cut to every 60 seconds between play). But the fans who associate & externally project the mercenaries, eh, players, as on field heroes representing their city/region?

Here's the killer asteroid perspective: fans who wear uniforms, say "we", and spend hundreds - if not thousands - on team paraphernalia that buys them in with their associated peer group(s). How can they still suspend disbelief? The cover has been blown, and it's obvious to all, even those making excuses, that players are nothing but thugs with incredible athletic skills.

As it becomes more apparent that the NFL is nothing more than a corrupt, anti-American entertainment enterprise essentially engaged in racketeering, comprised of criminal thugs who beat the living shit out of each other for others' enjoyment, the sheen washes right off. How can the league survive with viewers like myself who are mildly curious and enjoy the competition (that isn't fixed), but in no way, shape or form mistake these ingrates as anything other than paid gladiators?

That's the long-term problem. Any one who has broken up with anyone knows the process: the 5 stages of separation. Once the emotions are out, it's just a business decision. The NFL had a fine run, but nothing lasts forever.

55 posted on 09/26/2017 7:01:09 PM PDT by semantic
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To: SargeK

Shows how out of touch they are if they think this BS PR release is going to be accepted by the majority


56 posted on 09/26/2017 7:04:43 PM PDT by uncbob
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To: Vince Ferrer
So, Sunday your team will all be standing at attention with their right hand over their heart for the duration of the anthem?

That's a great point. We shall see where this is all going on Thursday night football.

57 posted on 09/26/2017 7:06:00 PM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: SargeK

Hey Mr. Rooney, two words...F You!!


58 posted on 09/26/2017 7:07:52 PM PDT by ConservaTeen (Islam is Not the Religion of Peace, but The religion of Pedophilia...)
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To: shanover
We shall see where this is all going on Thursday night football.

Got to be some frantic and heated conference calls going on
59 posted on 09/26/2017 7:11:08 PM PDT by uncbob
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To: SargeK

Too bad Widmark was a dedicated anti gun guy.


60 posted on 09/26/2017 7:16:05 PM PDT by Mouton (The MSM is a clear and present danger to the republic.)
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