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Boycotting the Super Bowl - Veterans, bars, even a bowling alley are saying 'no' to the big game
Fox News ^ | 2/4/18 | Todd Starnes

Posted on 02/04/2018 12:14:25 PM PST by markomalley

A growing number of Americans have decided they have better things to do with their time on Super Bowl Sunday than support a professional football league that doesn't have the decency to honor the national anthem.

American Legion and VFW posts, restaurants and bars, and even a bowling alley have decided they will not broadcast the Super Bowl game in their establishments -- out of respect for veterans and law enforcement.

A giant electronic sign outside the Oneota Veterans Club in New York reads, “In honor of our country, our flag, our veterans."

The Knights of Columbus chapter in Longview, Texas decided to end a decades-old tradition of broadcasting the game -- over their "disgust" with the national anthem protests.

"The veterans are especially aggravated by the course of events. This especially hits us as an insult when people are disrespectful of our flag and national anthem," chapter member Vance Lowery told television station KLTV.

VFW posts across the country have also joined the national Super Bowl Sunday boycott.

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


TOPICS: Culture/Society
KEYWORDS: anthem; football; nfl; sports; superbowl; vfw
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To: Theo

lol


41 posted on 02/04/2018 1:28:18 PM PST by apocalypto
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To: markomalley

So am I.

One less set of eyeballs on the NFL.

Feels so good.


42 posted on 02/04/2018 1:29:58 PM PST by SoFloFreeper
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To: Theo

Nevermind.


43 posted on 02/04/2018 1:34:37 PM PST by CrazyIvan (A gentleman arms himself for the protection of others.)
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To: markomalley

I watched Super Bowls 1-51.

I will not watch Super Bowl 52.


44 posted on 02/04/2018 1:40:29 PM PST by VMI70
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To: VMI70

I have a tough decision i coached Eagles Vinny Curry when he was in High School.Would like to see him play but I am a Army vet and a retired police officer.


45 posted on 02/04/2018 2:04:05 PM PST by Midnitethecat
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To: markomalley

BLM/ANTIFA are boycotting them too!

WooHoo!


46 posted on 02/04/2018 2:06:42 PM PST by Mrs. Don-o ("We are all born ignorant, but one must work hard to remain stupid." - Benjamin Franklin)
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To: Kenny
I'm from Philly, and your post is lacking much of the story.

Philly is in the SB because they have an excellent team. God has absolutely nothing to do with it.

47 posted on 02/04/2018 2:20:01 PM PST by EEGator
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To: markomalley

Yes, Freepers will be “boycotting” the game. Except they will follow every post on an online thread...and then posting that they are not watching it. Its as predictable as snow in winter.


48 posted on 02/04/2018 2:33:41 PM PST by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: Josa
Going to the gun range

I changed my mind on that one. Snow, sleet, freezing rain, and now ice on the roads. No outdoor shooting for me today.

49 posted on 02/04/2018 2:41:56 PM PST by Pollster1 ("Governments derive their just powers from the consent of the governed")
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To: markomalley

Is it on the teevee?


50 posted on 02/04/2018 2:47:56 PM PST by Lisbon1940 (No full-term Governors (at the time of election!)
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To: Midnitethecat

I know exactly how you feel. My son was on the same team with Russell Wilson all through high school. Russell was a good guy; a little cocky but always under control. I became very good friends with Russell’s father. I can’t help but think that he was negatively influenced by the environment in Seattle.

I stopped watching Seattle and the rest of pro football. Sad that a few ruined the game.


51 posted on 02/04/2018 2:48:19 PM PST by VMI70
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To: Kenny

To clean the bowl, you have to flush.


52 posted on 02/04/2018 3:18:46 PM PST by seowulf
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To: Kenny
These people who are boycotting are tossing out the baby with the bath water.

We don't watch NFL any more for several reasons, but our top 2 are: first - Stan Kroenke and the NFL screwed St. Louis. I hope he chokes on a french fry during their first game in his special stadium. second - Too many guys getting passes for doing wrong - "Athletic Privilege". Ray Lewis comes to mind. third - the Patriots getting away with cheating. Filming the Rams practice, bugging headsets, and claiming injuries that are non-existent (Brady's thumb last game and Gronk today)

53 posted on 02/04/2018 3:22:41 PM PST by Cyclone59 (Common sense can solve a lot of issues when applied properly)
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To: Kenny

I’m not boycotting patriotic Americans. I’m boycotting a not for profit organization that undoubtedly makes a profit by snubbing it’s nose its support of overpaid players displaying disdain for the flag of my country and those wjocdied to protect my country.


54 posted on 02/04/2018 3:51:24 PM PST by TermLimits4All (Wall and immigration will determine if I vote demoncrat next cycle. Trump you listening???)
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To: markomalley

Not watching! And, I run a SB Board!

BOYCOTT THE SUPER BOWL!!!™


55 posted on 02/04/2018 5:14:27 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: Vaquero
I refused to watch it last year and this year due to knee- monia.

Like you, I’ve not watched in two years, (save two games) because of Kaperdick and the BS last year and the continuation this year. I watched the Bucs first game last year and attended the Bucs/Bears game in Tampa, only because friends and relatives came down from Chicago for the game. Big party!

BOYCOTT THE SUPER BOWL!!!™

56 posted on 02/04/2018 5:23:36 PM PST by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: markomalley

Went to the range today. Saturdays have been too full to get a lane. Have been cleaning 4 pistols and a rifle this evening. Zero interest in the other “event”.


57 posted on 02/04/2018 6:51:26 PM PST by Myrddin
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To: EEGator

They have an excellent team who just gave thanks to God for the win.


58 posted on 02/04/2018 8:02:32 PM PST by Kenny
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