Buh-bye National Felons League........

[Team Sergeant]

Wow, we NEVER saw that coming......................

Please keep "protesting".






49ers-Rams tickets reselling for the price of two stadium pretzels

By Bill Disbrow

Updated 7:59 am, Thursday, September 21, 2017

Thursday night's Rams-49ers game may be the toughest sell in the history of Levi's Stadium.

As of Wednesday, resale tickets were being offered on StubHub for as low as $14 to see the team host the Los Angeles Rams at 7 p.m. That price is just cheaper than buying a pair of $7.50 pretzels through the Levi's Stadium app and comparable to the price of a beer and a hot dog at the the three-year-old arena. According to the team's seat licensing map, the cheapest original face value for any seat is $85.

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Ticket sale aggregator TicketIQ listed a slightly higher minimum price from their partners at $17, still a bargain compared to all previous games at the stadium.

"The current get-in price of $17 is the Niners' cheapest game this season with an average asking price of $88 — also the cheapest of the season. The average ticket price across all remaining home games for them is $179," says Ralph Garcia of TicketIQ, who says the team has seen the average list price decline 32 percent since the stadium opened in 2014, according to their internal numbers. "This is, however, the 49ers' cheapest home game since the move to Levi's. The previous low was Dec. 11, 2016 vs. the Jets."



cont:
http://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/

[Badger52]

I remember something Ross Perot said once about "...that flushing sound you hear..."
:cool:

[Box]

Maybe the fans are waiting until the NFL gives a big contract to the quarterback that kneels during the National anthem. Ticket sales will go up then - and all of you stupid racists can go back to exploiting these poor oppressed athletes as they compete in their violent ground acquisition game for the entertainment of rich, old, bigoted white men...
...and we can go back to kneeling during the anthem

or standing
or sitting
or waiting in line for a fucking $7.50 pretzel
or sitting down eating your $6.25 frankfurter and getting mustard on your shirt
or standing and drinking your 20 oz cup of bud-light for $10.25 while you talk about the joke you heard a t work


what.the.fuck.ever
The last pro-sports event I went to was the Braves game at Fort Bragg...
...and if someone would have taken a knee that day, some half-buzzed paratrooper would have tossed them off the top of the bleachers without missing a beat

fuck sports... pro sports cause diarrhea and I already have an upset stomach

[cbtengr]

They are literally killing the goose that laid the golden egg. I love America, people will not pay for a product that sucks, unless it's forced on them like Obozo Care.

[frostfire]

Krapper stance to kneel in protest of the flag of a country that oppresses black and people of color rights is akin to someone refusing to attend an organization black history month because it represents looters that oppresses hardworking men and women rights. Exactly that ridiculous and absurd

When the NFL head speaks Trump's message is divisive, Krapper's exercise of free speech is truly divisive. If we lack more and more common ground i.e. The Old Glory, we are closer to Hutu vs Tutsi by the day.

Also, try Krapper stunt in India, Singapore, Indonesia, Nigeria and countless other country and he'll become one with the earth in record time

[Joker]

I am with Trump on this one.

"Freedom of speech" my ass. If they really want to make a difference walk your ass to the recruiters office and sign up. Pampered dope smoking pussies that lead a catered life truly wanting for nothing. Let me sit on my fat ass with all of these cops protecting me while people are dying.

Fuck the NFL, and all professional sports, as they really bring nothing to the table of life.

[rsdengler]

I am with Trump on this one.

"Freedom of speech" my ass. If they really want to make a difference walk your ass to the recruiters office and sign up. Pampered dope smoking pussies that lead a catered life truly wanting for nothing. Let me sit on my fat ass with all of these cops protecting me while people are dying.

Fuck the NFL, and all professional sports, as they really bring nothing to the table of life.

Amen to that....I don't even watch the National Fu*k League any longer, or Asshat Roundball....:munchin

LOL, too funny...."Pampered dope smoking pussies"......:D

[Paslode]

One must wonder how the hell Roger Goodall took the top spot with the NFL, he is a pussy, I see him as a better fit for Evergreen College or possibly the University of Missouri.



I spent a lot of time in the school psychologist's office. I didn't apply myself. My mother thought I had learning disabilities.

-Roger Goodall

[BigJimCalhoun]

Eventually, the owners are going to start losing real money. We'll see what happens then.

[Paslode]

True BigJim, but the owners must also worry about ramifications of the EEOC suits and riots that will ensue if they decide to grab them by the balls.

[PSM]

True BigJim, but the owners must also worry about ramifications of the EEOC suits...

They are under contract with the teams.

Pat

[Combat Diver]

Funny how the NFL takes sides. Ok, to take a knee while on company time but the Cowboys can't wear a LEO sticker on their helmets. Your First Admendment rights don't allow you to protest while when on company time. As soldiers we know that but out of uniform and on our own time yes.

CD

[BigJimCalhoun]

The owners are digging themselves i n deeper today.


This article outlines how we as taxpayers have been financing the NFL
http://amp.usatoday.com/story/16146473/


Quote from https://twitter.com/BuckSexton/status/911425625222733824
Democrat media is about to spend a whole weekend defending multimillionaire athletes who disrespect our flag Gosh I wonder why Trump won

[miclo18d]

The owners are digging themselves i n deeper today.


This article outlines how we as taxpayers have been financing the NFL
http://amp.usatoday.com/story/16146473/


Quote from https://twitter.com/BuckSexton/status/911425625222733824
Democrat media is about to spend a whole weekend defending multimillionaire athletes who disrespect our flag Gosh I wonder why Trump won
Ahhhhhh the bitter irony...

I recall the last few years the liberals going after sports teams with franchise names named after Native American “ethnic slurs”. But a few years before that, they were going after the sexism and abuse of women throughout the league. These were assaults by liberals to tame the “conservative/misogynistic/white/rich owners” and in my eye destroy the NFL from the outside.

Now it destroys itself from the inside with the simple act of taking a knee.

I’d also like to point out that these players while good at what they do, are not very good at “reading the tea leaves” and seeing 2nd and 3rd order effects of their actions. When patriotic fans stop going and watching games, what do owners think will happen to their coffers. When people stop watching Monday Night Football, will ESPN bring back Keith Olbermann to fill the slot? When revenues drop, what do the players think is going to happen at the contract renewal table? (Well, they always have their gang affiliated jobs to fall back on)

Have liberals not connected the dots to what Trumps election actually mandated? That we are tired of this insanity that everyone is a victim, that everyone gets a trophy, and right is what liberals tell you it is.

[SF-TX]

I’d also like to point out that these players while good at what they do, are not very good at “reading the tea leaves” and seeing 2nd and 3rd order effects of their actions.

Agreed, but the ultimate responsibility rests with the owners of the teams. I have heard, though can't confirm, that Jerry Jones told his players they will stand during the anthem, or they won't play. I haven't seen a Cowboy kneel during the anthem, but then, I don't watch NFL football anymore.

[rsdengler]

Well, just saw in the news that the Bloody Ravens and Jaguars "took a knee"during the National Anthem with interlocking arms to show "Unity"....F them......I never did like the Ravens, and now, well they can just "Kiss My Lilly White Ass".....:munchin

[Sohei]

The NFL consists of a lot of juvenile cry-babies who are way overpaid for what they do -- play games for a living.

I expect nothing less than childish behavior from them!

[Badger52]

I’d also like to point out that these players while good at what they do, are not very good at “reading the tea leaves” and seeing 2nd and 3rd order effects of their actions.Precisely. They have a 1st Amendment right (and their employer can invoke certain constraints while on duty, or not). They do not, however, have a right to be immune to the consequences of their actions. They can ask Kathy Griffin or the Dixie Chicks how that works out.

[Golf1echo]

miclo18d
That describes some of the same interpretations I have.

As I reflect as to why I enjoyed the NFL it was because of the way it reflected the American way of life...work hard, accomplish goals, competition, success being rewarded, community cohesion, etc...Several years ago you started seeing players diverge from team priorities and become self absorbed with their pay, their images, their beliefs, now their politics and those efforts began spilling off the field. One of the early indicators was ESPN going off the tracks and to see the ass-hattery now from many of their broadcasters is of little surprise. I don't enjoy the personal expressions, that's not why I ever tuned into football on Sunday afternoon. I still love the elements I used to but now they are tainted by the peripheral. If it isn't the game I knew than I'm just not that interested. Sad that the values they used to and that we were taught growing up in the sport are now so back seat with sensationalism, money, the media, and self worship being the driving force...sad indeed. I may watch a few rivalry games through out the season but no longer am I concerned with Football Sunday and the sport as a whole...why would I be?

[abc_123]

Agreed, but the ultimate responsibility rests with the owners of the teams. I have heard, though can't confirm, that Jerry Jones told his players they will stand during the anthem, or they won't play. I haven't seen a Cowboy kneel during the anthem, but then, I don't watch NFL football anymore.

Yep. And until their bottom line takes a hit they will do nothing...which is the least risky course of action for them.

[The Reaper]

Yep. And until their bottom line takes a hit they will do nothing...which is the least risky course of action for them.

The real revenue comes from the TV broadcast rights. Easy decision. Fewer viewers, less money.

I think the owners (and players) have forgotten who watches the sport, though I quit watching the NBA games decades ago and they seem to be doing fine, financially. I quit watching ESPN several years back because of the racism. They seem to be feeling the pinch.

Guys used to suit up and play just for the love of the game.

Not anymore. Johnny Unitas is rolling over in his grave.

Maybe their monopoly exclusion should be ended, since their patriotism has.

TR

[Old Dog New Trick]

Abstinence is a choice - Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Mike Tomlin: Steelers won't participate in national anthem to avoid playing politics

https://usat.ly/2ykHxnu

Part of the 'game' is "standing" for the National Anthem! Not hanging out in the locker room or tunnel until it's time to play.

[Old Dog New Trick]

I wish someone with mad hacking skills could infiltrate the jumbo-tron at an NFL stadium, in fact every stadium on game day, and the sports channel covering the game and show a compilation video of the many banged up, beat down, and blown up service members who in the past who have climbed from wheelchairs, hospital beds, whatever...and have willed themselves to rise up against physical odds simply because the National Anthem was heard.

These able bodied spoiled players protesting the police through disrespecting the National Anthem should be rightfully escorted off the field for their own protection.

I'm totally with President Trump, on this. They say he's dividing the country...I'd say he's uniting the country against the polarization the last administration wrought against our freedoms. Go on Mr. President fire another tweet heard round the world. Let the revolution begin.

[BigJimCalhoun]

Have liberals not connected the dots to what Trumps election actually mandated? That we are tired of this insanity that everyone is a victim, that everyone gets a trophy, and right is what liberals tell you it is.

If the left wants more Trump, keep taking knees to the National Anthem. That is how you get more Trump.
:)

[Trapper John]

I wish someone with mad hacking skills could infiltrate the jumbo-tron at an NFL stadium, in fact every stadium on game day, and the sports channel covering the game and show a compilation video of the many banged up, beat down, and blown up service members who in the past who have climbed from wheelchairs, hospital beds, whatever...and have willed themselves to rise up against physical odds simply because the National Anthem was heard.

These able bodied spoiled players protesting the police through disrespecting the National Anthem should be rightfully escorted off the field for their own protection.

I'm totally with President Trump, on this. They say he's dividing the country...I'd say he's uniting the country against the polarization the last administration wrought against our freedoms. Go on Mr. President fire another tweet heard round the world. Let the revolution begin.

Finest Kind :lifter

[JJ_BPK]

While we're on the subject...

Should we start a WH partition to allow everyone to purchase NFL season tickets with their EBT card??

The teams need to be able to make up the lost revenue some how...

:munchin

[Old Dog New Trick]

RLTW

Always enjoyed his USAA commercials.

Way to stand up to corporate pressure.

Check out this article from USA TODAY:

Steelers don't participate in national anthem, with exception of ex-Ranger Alejandro Villanueva

https://usat.ly/2ykHxnu

[echoes]

I wish someone with mad hacking skills could infiltrate the jumbo-tron at an NFL stadium, in fact every stadium on game day, and the sports channel covering the game and show a compilation video of the many banged up, beat down, and blown up service members who in the past who have climbed from wheelchairs, hospital beds, whatever...and have willed themselves to rise up against physical odds simply because the National Anthem was heard.

These able bodied spoiled players protesting the police through disrespecting the National Anthem should be rightfully escorted off the field for their own protection.

I'm totally with President Trump, on this. They say he's dividing the country...I'd say he's uniting the country against the polarization the last administration wrought against our freedoms. Go on Mr. President fire another tweet heard round the world. Let the revolution begin.


Best post ever, ODNT



Holly, JUMO.:munchin

[Flagg]

Rugby is better anyway(and American football is derived from it). :)

America's performance in rugby as well as the popularity of it(7's tournament) is increasing substantially in recent years.

It must be that NZ head coach. :)

-----

Emmy Awards show ratings this year matched the record low ratings of last year

NFL ratings have dropped 5%, 7%, 11%, and 19% for the 4 NFL broadcast networks so far this year, after last years high single digit % average decline across the regular/playoff season average.

-----

I'm not seeing much coverage on the significant and negative correlation/causation of political positions in entertainment is having on ratings.

I'm a big fan of the band AC/DC.

Not just for their classic rock music, but the fact that they never use their platform to spew anything but entertainment.

They know their role, they know their fans work hard for their money, they don't abuse their opportunity.

[rsdengler]

Best post ever, ODNT Sir.


Not acceptable behavior from those "players." They would not last five minutes inside Trashcanistan, IMHO.:mad:


Just a humble opinion here, and am thinking there are a lot of civilians who feel this way.


What these leotard wearing, not even worthy of calling a real Man, thugs are doing is pitiful, and sad.


Holly, JUMO.:munchin

Holly:

Yes, disgusting....I was out to lunch watching the O's game and of course F**k ball was on most of the channels. When the Steelers/Bears game came on, Army Veteran Villanueva from the Steelers stood there with his hand on his heart and sang the National Anthem..while the rest of his pussy teammates stayed in the tunnel. And the retarded Bears (except a few) were linked arm in arm....Ass Hats..

I tell you what, I have 2 meetings in downtown Baltimore Murder Capital in October, I think I will bring a can of spray paint, Ray Lewis's statue needs some "work" done on it....And that is right in front of the Ravens Stadium, maybe a nice word or two spray painted on the building....LOL :lifter

[echoes]

Holly:

Yes, disgusting....I was out to lunch watching the O's game and of course F**k ball was on most of the channels. When the Steelers/Bears game came on, Army Veteran Villanueva from the Steelers stood there with his hand on his heart and sang the National Anthem..while the rest of his pussy teammates stayed in the tunnel. And the retarded Bears (except a few) were linked arm in arm....Ass Hats..

I tell you what, I have 2 meetings in downtown Baltimore Murder Capital in October, I think I will bring a can of spray paint, Ray Lewis's statue needs some "work" done on it....And that is right in front of the Ravens Stadium, maybe a nice word or two spray painted on the building....LOL :lifter


Thanks for saving my post, Rita! (I hate cell phones...never works when trying to edit...)


Agree with you 100%, as these ass clowns are living the lux life...I have, however worked in pro sports catering, and can say its all about the owners!

For one, Jerry Jones is legit, balls to the wall, NO nonsense.

It does provide jobs to a lot of little guys like me in the kitchen, but besides that the NFL SHOULD go f**k itself for allowing this garbage feeding behavior. IMHO:munchin

Holly

[Pete]

WOW wing bar in Chalmette announces boycott 'any time the Saints kneel' in protest

http://www.theadvocate.com/new_orleans/news/article_31bf63f2-a151-11e7-803c-9f6502f3c456.html

Worth the read but down a bit in the story is "...She reported that a couple of tables walked out when diners learned that the game wouldn’t be shown, but that most customers “are agreeing with us.”..."

Hmmm, wonder if the left and MSM have misjudged this protest - again.

[GratefulCitizen]

Seems there's a massive case of cultural appropriation happening.
Tebowing is being used in a manner which is disrespectful to the original meaning.

[VVVV]

Why play the National Anthem before a sporting event. Stop playing it, end of controversy.

[abc_123]

The real revenue comes from the TV broadcast rights. Easy decision. Fewer viewers, less money.

I think the owners (and players) have forgotten who watches the sport, though I quit watching the NBA games decades ago and they seem to be doing fine, financially. I quit watching ESPN several years back because of the racism. They seem to be feeling the pinch.

Guys used to suit up and play just for the love of the game.

Not anymore. Johnny Unitas is rolling over in his grave.

Maybe their monopoly exclusion should be ended, since their patriotism has.

TR


I don't think that the owners have forgotten, it's just that at this point the collective isn't yet feeling the pinch to the level that is needed to force action. They KNOW the impact to the bottom line of a Walkout/Strike, which they probably hold in the back of their minds as a real possibility if they were to come down hard. If that were to happen I think it would be hugely damaging to the league for some time to come as it would push many who are disgusted but still watching over the edge, never to return.

So right now they do nothing and we will see more and more teams just stay in the locker room with the hope that the American people focus on something else and continue to watch football.

Edit: Jerry Jones is not included in this. He has already taken a principled stand.

[Box]

Pro-Sports owners don't really give a shit about ticket sales...

People are still going to watch games on TV and the truth is, TV = advertising = revenue, and besides, what are your choices?
-thi$ week with ge0rge SnuffaLupagus?
-meet the pre$s?
-face the nation?
-the great British baking show on PBS?

Or, will you watch football, and just leave the room to get a beer and take a piss when the primped and decorated show-ponies come out on the field to display their protests ???

Personally, I go outside and play - depending on the weather I am either skydiving, shooting my bow in the backyard, or grocery shopping on Sunday afternoon. I quit following pro-sports years ago when these fags decided that they don't get paid enough
...they need the extra money to pay for lawyers to get them out of trouble for gambling, cheating, beating their wives, drug charges, drunk driving charges, and all of the other problems forced on them because of white-privilege


People are not going to rip up their season tickets in protest - that shit costs MONEY that good people cant afford to waste, some folks just don't care, and others are supportive and sympathetic to this type of shenanigans, so the owners just don't care if the stands are full or not because they will still make money off whoever shows up...
-20 bucks to park your car
-6 bucks for a soda
-8 bucks for a beer
-5 bucks for a hot dog
-5 bucks for a program (that is full of advertisements)
-150 bucks for a jersey and a hat


fuck you mr and mrs pro-sports fan, swipe your card and move along

[Badger52]

More free speech. (http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/09/24/nascar-owners-warn-drivers-about-national-anthem-protests-nfl)

The "Star-Spangled Banner" was not protested by members of the NASCAR community during their Cup series race outside Concord, N.H. this weekend.

Part of the explanation may come from the strict warning several team owners gave in the wake of both comments by President Trump and exhibitions by NFL players.

NASCAR icon Richard Petty, a former driver and current team owner, told the AP that he wouldn't accept any protest of our nation's colors.

"Anybody that won't stand up for the anthem ought to be out of the country," he said. "Period."

Additionally, longtime owner Richard Childress said that any driver or crew member protest will "get [them] a ride on a Greyhound bus."
Imagine an employer specifying conduct while representing their company, who'd a thunk it?

[rsdengler]

The players are trying to say “It’s not about us disrespecting our military, (we love our men and women of the military) or what the flag stands for, we love this country, we were born and raised here”, “We are showing Unity, and coming together as one”….Well, I don’t know about you, but they picked their side and in my opinion, it is wrong. I do understand that people have a right to say what they want in this country; but do it outside of football. Football is Football, play the freaking game…Protests and Politics have no business on that damn field when they are playing.

Yes, to me they are disrespecting the military, police officers and this country by kneeling, and not taking the field during the National Anthem and the display of our Flag. This nation was built upon those that shed blood, and sacrificed for this Country, as well as the families who have lost loved ones. I think we are really sick and tired of Felon Athletes, and Entertainers who make millions whine about “police brutality, and injustice”. Really? A few bad apples and you label all police in that category? What about those groups targeting cops? What about brutality against them, how many have been killed because of disdain towards them? If I were the police, I would tell them to F off, who wants to protect your asses on the field, you punks.

Sorry, but this has gotten out of hand on their end. Just by those F-tard players either protesting, kneeling, or remaining silent hiding in the tunnel prior to the game; Hell yes, you picked your side so FU and your stupid soapbox, you overrated/overpaid thugs. You would screw your fans just to make a buck.:munchin

[PSM]

The left has been attacking American football, at all levels, for over 30 years. They want us to play soccer with the rest of the world. Now they've recognized who makes up the majority players of the game and have found a way to have them destroy it from within.

If you have Netflix, take a peek at Last Chance U.

Pat

[VVVV]

Why play the National Anthem before a sporting event. Stop playing it, end of controversy.

Why was this post deleted?

[SouthernDZ]

Interesting the company (NFL) has chosen to side with the employees (players) over the customers (fans); such a strategy cannot fail.....

[Streck-Fu]

The liberals that were recently chanting "Eat the Rich" are now joining with Billionaires to defend the actions of Millionaires.

[bblhead672]

Upon hearing Roger Goodell's latest round of stupidity spewing out the pimple on my ass that held the last bit of give a damn about the NFL burst.

The NFL's tax and other exemptions must end.

I'll believe that pos Jerry Jones will fire players that kneel when I see it. Old Jerry knows how to play the game. The question is what will he do if all or a large majority of the players kneel in defiance to the white racist owner? My guess is he would find a way to backtrack on his stance.

I despise SJW's, whether they are the ones on the street abusing people face to face who disagree with them, the keyboard SJW's or the rich, appeaser SJW's.

F**k the NFL and any other professional sports league who wishes to preach rather than entertain.

[mojaveman]

F**k the NFL and any other professional sports league who wishes to preach rather than entertain.

Agree. If you want to protest go someplace else other than the arena. Professional sports isn't about politics.

Won't be watching any football this season.

Not standing during the national anthem is flat disrespect.

[2018commo]

Holly:

Yes, disgusting....I was out to lunch watching the O's game and of course F**k ball was on most of the channels. When the Steelers/Bears game came on, Army Veteran Villanueva from the Steelers stood there with his hand on his heart and sang the National Anthem..while the rest of his pussy teammates stayed in the tunnel. And the retarded Bears (except a few) were linked arm in arm....Ass Hats..

I tell you what, I have 2 meetings in downtown Baltimore Murder Capital in October, I think I will bring a can of spray paint, Ray Lewis's statue needs some "work" done on it....And that is right in front of the Ravens Stadium, maybe a nice word or two spray painted on the building....LOL :lifter

That statue offends me, it must go...

[Team Sergeant]

The national felons league, what ninety nine percent of them graduated college with a 3rd grade education. Fairly easy to manipulate 3rd graders.

Maybe ten out of ten thousand of them are veterans, most have only “served” themselves. Normal for self-centered, narcissistic socialists. They have no idea what it is to be part of the only free nation on this planet.

The NFL and the NBA probably boast the highest paid convicted felons on the planet and the lowest IQ’s of any team “sport”. We could discuss the liberal college corruption and widespread cheating that occurs with NBA and NFL “hopefuls”, again. But we’ve already discussed that ad nauseam, the liberal university corruption will never end as long as there is money to be made.

And the anthem protests will not end until the NFL closes its doors. Which would be tough for most of the 3rd graders considering the job market.

Enjoy the dying NFL while it lasts. Also, remember the real money men behind the scenes, the sponsors. Again, spend wisely, change your beer selection, stop drinking flavored sugar water, and stop purchasing any of the “American” cars/trucks seen in commercials during any of the NFL/NBA games. That alone is the only thing that will stop the protests.

No more sponsors, no more money.

(Got to run, have a flat earth society meeting to attend. :munchin )

[rsdengler]

That statue offends me, it must go...

LOL....I am thinking maybe to bolt a sign on that Ray Loser Lewis's statue that reads: "Tear This Felon Down".......:D

[2018commo]

Rita, simple demo solution. Plenty plus beaucoup= enough, (b+c=e).

[PSM]

Dandy Don! (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_T6bXYp-R9Q) :D

Pat

[Team Sergeant]

I'm very surprised a democratic senator had the balls to say this. Well said Sen. Joe Manchin.



Top Dem: NFL Owners Must 'Make Clear' They Won't Tolerate Kneeling For Flag

Sep 26, 2017 // 6:06pm
by Fox News Insider

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia said it is Americans' patriotic duty to stand for the presentation of colors and the national anthem.

In video obtained by the Washington Free Beacon, when Manchin was asked about players kneeling during the "Star-Spangled Banner," he said he "prefers to stand."

"I learned that when I was a young person, it was just taught to me that was just the right thing to do," Manchin said.

He said that as he got older, he came to understand the sacrifices military servicemembers gave, calling it his own patriotic duty in return to respect the flag.


cont:
http://insider.foxnews.com/2017/09/26/joe-manchin-rips-anthem-protests-nfl-owners-cant-tolerate-kneeling

[tonyz]

Straight from the NFLPA web page - list of current sponsors.

https://www.nflpa.com/players/sponsors

Current Sponsors

Anheuser-Busch
Barclaycard US
Bose
Bridgestone
Campbell's Soup Company
Castrol
Courtyard Marriott
Dairy Management, Inc. (Fuel Up to Play 60)
Dannon
Extreme Networks
FedEx
Frito-Lay
Gatorade
Hyundai Motor America
Mars Snackfood
Microsoft
Nationwide
News America
Papa John's
Pepsi
Procter & Gamble
Quaker
Verizon
Visa
USAA

[BigJimCalhoun]

I'm very surprised a democratic senator had the balls to say this. Well said Sen. Joe Manchin.

l]

Interesting - they must have picked some better pollsters after the 2016 loss and their new pollsters are telling them that disrespecting the National Anthem, even if Trump is for the Anthem, is not a winning strategy.

[PSM]

I'm very surprised a democratic senator had the balls to say this. Well said Sen. Joe Manchin.


There are rumors around that he won't be a Democrat much longer.

Pat

[cbtengr]

There are rumors around that he won't be a Democrat much longer.

Pat

I think he is a Dino.

[CloseDanger]

I recoil in anger too, but after recoil, I have another round and you provided it shall we need it.

My concern is, as always in your own units there is friction but something here made some of the Men offput. So, The Players are my concern now as I know there is mis-communication. Yet I want to take care of those who may not be too bright or may have been mis-lead and put the Owners and Managers on notice about politics in Our sports.

I want to make sure these Players are not being used because I hate that. Just like in Our Units.
So I wrote an option if you do not mind:

Advice for NFL Players and America. #ideas

I want to offer some possible outlets to make US Family again.

Crystallize your message. Violating an American ritual will turn US off. Be succinct, put your personal messages up, and find a positive way to use your own money to construct a message to address your specific grievance. Study it, check statistics, and become an expert on your off time. The League should help you.

You could always hook up with Kapernicks organization which teaches Minority Children how to handle Law Enforcement if you like. Being afraid of the Police is just as dangerous as their power so learn your Rights, and spread that knowledge far and wide.
And don't use violent people for that message.

Work with your State Legislators to ensure there is a spotlight on cases where Civil Rights have been violated instead of supporting the protests of dangerous criminals.
Please do not take it out on Our Police.

We need to focus on actual cases that never get press.
I assure you Bigotry is alive and well in America. For I AM witness and it has no place here no matter where you think you may get away with it.

The NFL has become quite corrupt on the upper levels so Please do not blame Americans for maybe thinking some of you were put up to this. For I feel the same way anymore so a convincing argument will go a long way to put this behind... one day.

Talk to Each-Other and collaborate in how you want to message what you have to say.
I believe this distraction going on in the locker-room is a dis-advantage to your Team-Work and I see there are not happy campers. As so, it must be addressed.

Please don't put yourself in a situation where you are ignorant of facts while following the rest of the lobotomized parrots in their narrative. These people are sent to exploit you, not correct a problem.
Do not become a patsy in a political war.

Channel this somewhere Americans may be sympathetic to your plight.
America will stand behind you if a real discussion occurs and we may all stand again.

I will work with you too.

But I AM still going after the Owners, management, and franchise as it is corrupt and anti-competitive. And Anti-American.

Candor, Courage, and Love.
Soultude

J

[PSM]

J

Nice try but it needs a re-write. You do know that most of these players come out of college with 8th-grade reading comprehension, don't you? Put it in a rap song, then maybe. ;)

Pat

[CloseDanger]

"Nice try but it needs a re-write. You do know that most of these players come out of college with 8th-grade reading comprehension, don't you? Put it in a rap song, then maybe. "

Maybe it should be done. Give them all vouchers and the Educational system is destructive to Civilization now as a feature, not a bug. It is designed this way.

Maybe it is a classical liberal post but the ignorance starts somewhere. The anger starts somewhere. Try the G-Damn teachers unions.

My anger starts at the Kings on down and education is what is lacking, as well as people that create dramas to supposedly spur media attention.

Some of these guys are machines. You have known them and I have known them. But if no one takes them to the sideline and explains it to them, they will drink Wine instead of going to the Temple.

I just want to give an out for some who are stupid like me sometimes and do not know how to message properly.

As I said, if the NFL keeps this up, my firing is permanent.
But those who have no counsel, deserve a tiny bit of leeway.


BTW, I just heard you caught a commie from West Point who is in Ranger School. Suck to be him.
That Education he has came from somewhere, no?


His fault but still, Sins of the Fathers.

[Old Dog New Trick]

How about this...

Fu*k them and the ball they rolled in on. You are payed lots of money to play a game and entertain me, some of that is taxpayer money, you play your game in a stadium largely paid for with taxpayer money. I didn’t elect you, you didn’t run for office, you never wore a badge, most of you have not served one day of your life in the military, I don’t give two shits what you think, what you think is wrong with your community. I support you giving your time and money to a cause bigger than yourself, do more, you are the lucky 0.01% that signed a multi million dollar contact to play something you profess to love...

So, beyond that, STFU and play ball, the field is not the place to protest shortcomings in society, if you are disgusted with something that has little to no impact on your ability to play the game. If you feel so passionate to disrespect those that gave you the freedom to protest, then maybe you ought to stop playing games and put your mouth and money behind making a quality change in the beliefs you feel strongly about.

Until then, STFU and entertain me...because I have, and do deal with the shortcomings you feel so passionate about...and I still stop cold in my feet, stand, get a shiver up my back, a swelling of pride, sometimes a tear in my eyes, and give the utmost respect to all those before me who have given some or all to be able to tell you to...STFU and play ball!

Ain’t the First Amendment a great thing! You kneel like a pussy and I can rightfully tell you, you have a choice: stand like a man (or woman) or stay on your knees, there are countries in the world where the serfs bow down before the rulers and the rulers will keep making the rules you are not happy with. Your choice!

[PSM]

Funny how the NFL decides that the 1st Amendment covers the football stadium but not the 2nd. Try taking a sidearm into University of Pheonix (Cardinals) Stadium in a Constitutional Carry state.

Pat

[Team Sergeant]

Funny how the NFL decides that the 1st Amendment covers the football stadium but not the 2nd. Try taking a sidearm into University of Pheonix (Cardinals) Stadium in a Constitutional Carry state.

Pat

It's private property, they can do as they like. As a CCW holder you should know that.

I've only ever been their once and like the malls around here, I don't visit them because of their anti-gun stand.

[tonyz]

The folks disrespecting the National Anthem based on a subversive false narrative should watch this short video - but you know they won't.

Are The Police Racist?

https://m.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=5&v=UQCQFH5wOJo

[SF-TX]

Here is a compilation of videos from a cross-section of Americans expressing their disgust with the NFL and players:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYK4LJFheas

[PSM]

Here is a compilation of videos from a cross-section of Americans expressing their disgust with the NFL and players:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYK4LJFheas

That's a good ad for Kingsford lighter fluid. :D

Pat

[SF-TX]

There are more pussies in the NFL than in the LFL.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKnJzyw4enk

[BigJimCalhoun]

It's private property, they can do as they like. As a CCW holder you should know that.
.

If the property is privately owned, then yes, but one argument I have heard is that if the taxpayers pay $60 million for a stadium, is it really private?

[PSM]

It's private property, they can do as they like. As a CCW holder you should know that.


I do. It's just that the coaches and owners keep citing the 1st Amendment as to why they have not stepped in. They can't have it both ways. ;)

Down here, I've yet to see a non-government building with a "no guns" sign. Even in the DVM (or whatever they call it here) the only "no guns" sign was at the entrance to the employee's area, not the public area. :D

Pat

[bblhead672]

NFL Ticket Sales Plummet 17% for Week 3 (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nfl-ticket-sales-plummet-179/article/2635955)

or more depending upon which ticket outlet is reporting it:


BOOM! NFL Ticket Sales Down 18% in Week Since Mass Anti-Military Anthem Protests (http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/boom-nfl-ticket-sales-18-week-since-mass-anti-military-anthem-protests/)

[Badger52]

NFL Ticket Sales Plummet 17% for Week 3 (http://www.washingtonexaminer.com/nfl-ticket-sales-plummet-179/article/2635955)

or more depending upon which ticket outlet is reporting it:


BOOM! NFL Ticket Sales Down 18% in Week Since Mass Anti-Military Anthem Protests (http://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2017/09/boom-nfl-ticket-sales-18-week-since-mass-anti-military-anthem-protests/)Sad local intel, as several fund-raisers for volunteer FD/EMT departments had them early buying into NFL tickets as their big-draw raffle vehicle. Very light traffic nowadays for some reason in that item; more tickets bought for things like a spa-treatment or (another) Rem 870 - up here in that place that Shrillary couldn't be bothered to visit.