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Why I am boycotting the NFL and MLB and why you should consider doing it too (PC double standards)

Posted on 09/23/2016 11:51:09 AM PDT by Cubs Fan

For weeks we have been treated to "Its his right to free speech" as Colin Kaepernick and a few others have taken a knee for the National Anthem (or in the case of the Philadelphia Eagles, a black power salute by three players).

The NFL has backed these "protestors" even though the NFL has lost significant viewership, and hence, revenue, because of these antics. In addition, on a moral level, Kaepernick and company's "protest" has been on behalf of a hate group--black lives matter as well as other thugs who have called for murdering of policemen (several policemen have been killed because of it) groups who, on multiple occasions now, have engaged in rioting and looting in addition to hunting down whites in order to viciously assault them.

All through it I have been wondering-- what if someone in professional sports had protested in some way against black lives matter? What would happen to them?

Well wonder no more. Because now it has happened. MLB Mariner, Steve Clevenger, tweeted his dislike for black lives matter and the disgusting behavior of the rioters.So wnhat happened? Was there support for his free speech? No. Was there talk of his rights? Nope. Not even for second. He was fired almost immediately.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/mlb/2016/09/23/steve-clevenger-suspended-racist-charlotte-tweets-seattle-mariners/90908618/


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I have been a football and baseball fan for nearly all my life. But I'm done. Just like everything else liberalism gets a hold of they have destroyed them with politically correct double standards.

I no longer see a reason to give my time, attention, money or anything else to organziations that excercise PC double standards with regard to free speech. Goodbye NFL and MLB. And good riddance.

1 posted on 09/23/2016 11:51:09 AM PDT by Cubs Fan
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To: Cubs Fan

With your screen name perhaps you should wait until the end of the baseball postseason before starting your boycott? At least wait until the Cubs are out of it.


2 posted on 09/23/2016 11:54:24 AM PDT by TruthWillWin (The problem with socialists is that you eventually run out of other peoples money.)
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I feel you. I don’t buy stuff, don’t watch their channels, don’t use their apps. I remain, however, addicted to between the white lines. What Seattle did to the catcher, what ESPN did to Schilling, the NFL support of Kaepernick, it makes them reprehensible. But the games, the competition for three hours, soooo good.


3 posted on 09/23/2016 11:55:51 AM PDT by major-pelham
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To: Cubs Fan

Not watching the NFL has come effortlessly. Players celebrating like their won the SB after nearly every play, in-your-face lib politics and political correctness and double standards, Oct. pretty-in-pink month, and the whole cult-like atmosphere surrounding the game these days finally took its toll.


4 posted on 09/23/2016 11:56:31 AM PDT by Mr. Mojo ("To educate a man in mind and not in morals is to educate a menace to society." - Teddy Roosevelt)
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Proudly boycotting all sports since 1992, and have never looked back once (not one down, inning, play of anything) - I have 100s of better things to do.

I cannot even tell you what the team names are and what places they are supposed to be from.


5 posted on 09/23/2016 11:57:47 AM PDT by rigelkentaurus
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To: Cubs Fan

I don’t “do” sports, so “boycott” isn’t possible. Screw ‘em.


6 posted on 09/23/2016 11:58:04 AM PDT by normbal (normbal. somewhere in socialist occupied America)
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To: rigelkentaurus

I hear you...who has time to sit and watch a football or baseball game anyway. I flick through and notice the baseball stadiums are empty.


7 posted on 09/23/2016 12:00:25 PM PDT by gr8eman (Don't waste your energy trying to understand commies. Use it to defeat them!)
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To: Cubs Fan

It is a shame you that you are taking this course, especially, if I understand your screen name, when the Cubs potentially could end their century of futility this year. I believe that the game of baseball is so much better than the people who run it, or even play it. But it is frustrating that liberals and political correctness muck up everything good, wholesome and traditional. (muck is a euphemism here). Before your go off all half cocked, I would be willing to give you dispensation this year, and allow you to take out your anger in a year when the Cubs are mediocre (which is pretty much 95% of the time).


8 posted on 09/23/2016 12:01:08 PM PDT by fhayek
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For Colin Kaeperneck...

https://www.youtube.com/embed/qq0_nyWVXCI


9 posted on 09/23/2016 12:03:41 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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To: Cubs Fan

not watching them either, nor buying any of their expensive crap.
No reason to line the pockets of these multi- millionaires who shout how they have been oppressed.


10 posted on 09/23/2016 12:03:47 PM PDT by manc ( If they want so called marriage equality then they should support polygamy too.)
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I cut my cable in August soon after this anti-American kaepernik crap started and the final blow was my formerly beloved Seattle Mariners having "gay pride" appreciation night at the ballpark with open displays of perv "affection".

No more NFL or MLB in my home!

Screw these PC morons!

11 posted on 09/23/2016 12:05:40 PM PDT by PROCON ("Lock Her Up! Lock Her Up!")
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To: Cubs Fan

No more NFL in this home!


12 posted on 09/23/2016 12:06:32 PM PDT by Lent
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To: TruthWillWin

“... At least wait until the Cubs are out of it...”

Harry Cary (voice of Cubs for years) once made a comment that got him in hot water...

He said “It’s the last pre-season game for Cubs tonight...Better come watch before they drop out of contention...”


13 posted on 09/23/2016 12:07:08 PM PDT by JBW1949 (I'm really PC....PATRIOTICALLY CORRECT!!!!)
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I used to watch professional sports when I was young, but some years ago I grew out of the habit. I really haven’t watched any sporting event all the way through in years. I have not watched the Superbowl in at least 15 years - and I don’t miss any of it one bit.


14 posted on 09/23/2016 12:08:31 PM PDT by vladimir998 (Apparently I'm still living in your head rent free. At least now it isn't empty.)
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The NFL has become so BORING.

The behavior of a few thug players makes it so much easier to ignore. I may watch the Super Bowl and a playoff game or two but that’s about it.


15 posted on 09/23/2016 12:09:03 PM PDT by boycott (--s)
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To: gr8eman
I flick through and notice the baseball stadiums are empty.

i don't know where you're looking but if it's not Miami, Philly Atlanta or Tampa, you're looking too early. Paid attendance for most teams is VERY high.

16 posted on 09/23/2016 12:11:07 PM PDT by pgkdan (The Silent MajorityStands With TRUMP!)
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I read he was suspended for the remainder of the season. So has he been fired after the suspension announcement?

MLB: Steve Clevenger suspended for Charlotte protest tweets

I don't watch baseball anyway, but I have stopped watching the NFL.

17 posted on 09/23/2016 12:13:16 PM PDT by Robert DeLong
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To: Mr. Mojo

I know what you mean Mr. Mojo.......we swore off football years ago when players and owners went to obscene pay and expensive playpens that the regular Joe on the street helped make happen through votes for them, then can’t afford to go to the games!!! We DID watch Peyton Manning super bowl victory and were glad to see him go out on top and we do watch the Texans but that’s the extent of it.......and we watch them on TV.......wouldn’t pay a dime to see them in person.......;)


18 posted on 09/23/2016 12:14:19 PM PDT by Dawgreg (Happiness is not having what you want, but wanting what you have.)
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Glad to see I’m not alone. I like football season, since the gym isn’t very crowded during games. Why watch other men get exercise when I can get some exercise myself?

I feel better and look better when I exercise regularly.


19 posted on 09/23/2016 12:16:19 PM PDT by oblomov (We have passed the point where "law," properly speaking, has any further application. - C. Thomas)
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This is a front row seat to what the government would do with hate speech laws.

I hope this really hurts their pocketbook.


20 posted on 09/23/2016 12:16:43 PM PDT by joshua c (Cut the cord! Don't pay for the rope they hang you with.)
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