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Vanity: NFL stadiums and their crowds
Sunday, September 24, 2017 | Me

Posted on 09/24/2017 1:19:19 PM PDT by Dominic01

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To: Dominic01

Whatever happened to leaders who actually had a pair of balls? I am so sick of this crap. If you hate being in America, leave and go to some place better like Saudi Arabia or Iran or Afghanistan.

This is Obama’s legacy. Racial divide, unbridled hatred by a populace which cannot even articulate effectively why they hate, and smoldering violence.


41 posted on 09/24/2017 2:54:58 PM PDT by NoKoolAidforMe (Liberalism is a mental disorder.)
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To: ThinkingBuddha

Thanks...

Love your name, but it’s an oxymoron. How can you think from “No Self”?

You just are.... One with everything.


42 posted on 09/24/2017 2:59:09 PM PDT by tired&retired (Blessings)
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To: Dominic01

More than just turn off the games.....call your local sports radio,station and make it clear why you’re not watching.


43 posted on 09/24/2017 3:01:37 PM PDT by ealgeone
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To: TnTnTn

What is TCE?


44 posted on 09/24/2017 3:15:12 PM PDT by wintertime (Stop treating government teachers like they are reincarnated Mother Teresas!)
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To: Dominic01

Bradshaw is, and always has been, a trained chimp.


45 posted on 09/24/2017 3:19:14 PM PDT by LS ("Castles Made of Sand, Fall in the Sea . . . Eventually" (Hendrix))
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To: Col Frank Slade

I was thumbing through the channels and saw a few seconds of the Giant/Eagles game. About a third of the seats were empty in the 4th Quarter.

Giants at Eagles and the place is not packed. That would have been unthinkable as recently as two years ago.

If you’re an Eagles fan and you can’t get to the stadium to see them take on the Giants on a beautiful afternoon, you are no longer an Eagles fan.


46 posted on 09/24/2017 3:21:13 PM PDT by Haiku Guy (eliminate perverse incentives)
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To: Dominic01

Just think of all the regular Joes who’ve dared expressed their opinions on Fascist Book and gotten fired the next day...


47 posted on 09/24/2017 3:46:01 PM PDT by WKUHilltopper (WKU 2016 Boca Raton Bowl Champions)
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To: tennmountainman

I loved that dude tll this AM i also tossed his signed book in the trash


48 posted on 09/24/2017 3:49:23 PM PDT by al baby (May the Forceps be with you Hi Mom Its a Joke friends)
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To: tired&retired; All

Nope! THIS is Solidarity! The Green Bay Packers, AMERICA'S TEAM, have NO PRIMA DONNAS!

49 posted on 09/24/2017 4:50:10 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: ThinkingBuddha

they did not.


50 posted on 09/24/2017 4:50:59 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Dominic01

*PING* to Post 49


51 posted on 09/24/2017 4:51:56 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

BS. Improper etiquette during the National Anthem.


52 posted on 09/24/2017 5:02:21 PM PDT by castlebrew (Gun Control means hitting where you're aiming!))
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To: castlebrew

Now that I’ve thought about it, you’re right.

The gist of ALL of this is to get sports teams to STOP playing our National Anthem at sporting events.

Kinda sad that we’ll hear people singing, ‘Oh, Canada’ long after America’s National Anthem is banned from all public venues! :(

When WAS the last time you heard school kids recite, ‘The Pledge of Allegiance?’

All by design, Comrade. All. By. Design.


53 posted on 09/24/2017 8:59:03 PM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

they did not


As a former cheesehead, I love the Packers. However I did not like these comments from Murphy.

http://www.packersnews.com/story/sports/nfl/packers/2017/09/23/packers-wr-davante-adams-reacts-donald-trumps-remarks/696462001/

GREEN BAY – The NFL and its players reacted to criticism from President Donald Trump, who encouraged team owners Friday night to “fire” any of their athletes who protest during the playing of the national anthem.

Green Bay Packers President /CEO Mark Murphy issued a statement Saturday offering support for “any of our players who choose to peacefully express themselves with the hope of change for the good.”

The full statement from Murphy:

“It’s unfortunate that the President decided to use his immense platform to make divisive and offensive statements about our players and the NFL. We strongly believe that players are leaders in our communities and positive influences. They have achieved their positions through tremendous work and dedication and should be celebrated for their success and positive impact.

“We believe it is important to support any of our players who choose to peacefully express themselves with the hope of change for good. As Americans, we are fortunate to be able to speak openly and freely.”

Packers wide receiver Davante Adams and tight end Martellus Bennett were among the players who took to Twitter in response to Trump’s remarks.


54 posted on 09/24/2017 9:06:07 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 ( O)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Curious, Solidarity to what?

Do they normally link arms...in past games didn’t they put hand over hearts during anthem?


55 posted on 09/24/2017 9:40:00 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 ( O)
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To: Dominic01

Tweeted Goodell that the NFL needs us, but America and those who lover her can thrive w/o the NFL.


56 posted on 09/25/2017 3:06:09 AM PDT by trebb (Where in the the hell has my country gone?)
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To: Freedom56v2

You win. I give up. The Social Justice Warriors have officially RUINED everything I care about in life.

So, what’s the plan now, Stanley?


57 posted on 09/25/2017 7:29:27 AM PDT by Diana in Wisconsin (I don't have 'Hobbies.' I'm developing a robust Post-Apocalyptic skill set!)
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To: Dominic01

A pretty easy way to see the decline in fan interest is to look at after market ticket prices on Stubhub. You can find tickets in some stadiums for under $20 weeks before the game. That is half or less face value.


58 posted on 09/25/2017 7:38:29 AM PDT by IamConservative (Suppose you were an idiot. And suppose you were a member of Congress. But I repeat myself.)
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To: Diana in Wisconsin

Hey, sorry, I cannot change facts. I was very disappointed in Murphy comments too!

That said, I read President Trump is OK with linked arms...

http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/24/politics/donald-trump-nfl-sunday-protest-response/

However as some (myself included) would consider the Packers to be “America’s football team,” I wish they had just done what they always do.

What’s the plan? Some shareholders are contacting Murphy to state that he does not speak for them and should not be for the team. Some folks are buying Steeler #78 jerseys.

To me, this disrespect of our Flag, our Country and our President needs to stop—it is more important than football.

BTW, the whining kneelers pulled their stunt on National Gold Star Families Day...Double dis!!


59 posted on 09/25/2017 7:40:07 AM PDT by Freedom56v2 ( O)
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To: Dominic01

Last week 6 players took a knee. Yesterday the estimate was 150, and a lot more who didn’t take the field or who linked arms or showed solidarity in other ways. Had the President not brought this up then we wouldn’t be talking about the protests.


60 posted on 09/25/2017 7:45:34 AM PDT by DoodleDawg
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