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| Rush mocks NFL national anthem protests: ‘There's no way Trump loses this' |
| 2017-09-26 |
| [Wash Times] Radio host Rush Limbaugh ‐ also an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan ‐ has a message for President Trump after a weekend of national-anthem protests in the NFL: owners are "scared to death." Dozens of pro football players ‐ at least some in every game Sunday ‐ refused to stand during "The Star-Spangled Banner" in reaction to Mr. Trump’s recent statement that protesters should be fired. Mr. Limbaugh told millions of listeners that conservatives should cheer because the decision by players to politicize the sport is backfiring. "The left is attempting to publicly damage, take hold, whatever, of the NFL," Mr. Limbaughsaid. "And people who are not political ‐ and there are a lot of those in this country, more than you would think ‐ are seeing it. And they don’t like it, and now there’s a president speaking out against it. In public, it is Democrats who are now showing up to be the party supporting actions against the flag. The Democrats are being seen as the party that encourages protest against the anthem and the country itself. I’m telling you, sports media guys and gals, there’s no way Donald Trump loses this, the way you’ve got it going." Mr. Limbaugh also acknowledged during the broadcast that Sunday’s protests prompted him to actively avoid a Steelers game for the first time in over four decades. |
| Posted by:Besoeker |
| #22 I'd apply the Gore rule: when these guys start giving 90% of their income to support their cause, I'll start believing they really care. That day will not come. |
| Posted by: KBK 2017-09-26 22:25 |
| #21 My view (YMMV) is: If you watch it, you support it. So don't watch Currentyear sportsball. |
| Posted by: charger 2017-09-26 19:39 |
| #20 |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2017-09-26 19:26 |
| #19 Why don't we repeal the anti-trust law. Let them conduct business like all the other businesses. |
| Posted by: Seeking cure for ignorance 2017-09-26 19:17 |
| #18 The NFL only started coming on the field for the Anthem in 2009. Reason: The government paid them to stage patriotic displays to boost military recruitment. The Department of Defense and the National Guard paid the NFL a combined $12.3 from 2011-2015. |
| Posted by: 3dc 2017-09-26 15:13 |
| #17 The one silver lining to the whole thing is ESPN on the hook for multi-million dollars to the NFL for the ever decreasing audience. Couldn't happen to a nicer 'couple'. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2017-09-26 14:05 |
| #16 23% of the players took a knee. 20% of profits are already lost. Next week - 30% |
| Posted by: newc 2017-09-26 13:51 |
| #15 In a league owned by billionaires, I can't believe the owners allowed themselves to be drawn into the cesspit of pissing off half of your potential customers. This entire fiasco should have been shutdown LAST SEASON in no uncertain terms. Instead, they drop in ratings for the product will grow. I'm guessing by season's end there will be a 20% drop in the ratings (I'm not sure how that will translate into merchandising and other revenue streams). I would *never* want to be a "Republican Realtor" or a "Liberal Heart Surgeon"--why would the NFL allow its *business model* to get sucked into partisan politics? |
| Posted by: Crusader 2017-09-26 13:08 |
| #14 Like Procopius2k said. I see the NFL, in aggregate, seeing the Brinks truck somewhat lighter on the tires, will come up with some kind of weak-kneed palliative to quiet the storm. Morlocks, PC's and idjits will buy into it, but those who have decided against feeding the beast will know better. "How many teams can Canadian and European demographics handle?" may very well be a topic of discussion for the "New" NFL. |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-09-26 12:52 |
| #13 ...well, if you believe your loyal fans are just someone else to screw over, it makes sense. I doubt they'll find replacements in SJW Left to cover the loss. |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2017-09-26 11:16 |
| #12 I discovered last night that there are other things on TV besides football...The Planets. Note: The first time you click the play button for the video it opens a new window for an advertisement. Patience. The second click plays the video. |
| Posted by: Abu Uluque 2017-09-26 11:15 |
| #11 Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was caught a little while back in a restroom with a prostitute. His actions last night on Monday Night Football proves he is still a seedy old man. |
| Posted by: Threatch Jeamp8135 2017-09-26 10:56 |
| #10 Dupe to BP, above. Left my PC to do something else before hitting the "Submit" button. Apologies. |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-09-26 10:53 |
| #9 Does the NFL Require Players to Stand for the National Anthem? "... The league’s Game Operations Department uses the manual to govern the conduct of home clubs, to ensure they protect players and provide the conditions for a fair and fan-friendly contest," reads the NFL's website. "Clubs face warnings and other penalties for noncompliance." The NFL rulebook makes no mention of the national anthem. But the game operations manual does. Here's what the game operations manual says regarding the national anthem, according to an NFL spokesperson: The National Anthem must be played prior to every NFL game, and all players must be on the sideline for the National Anthem. During the National Anthem, players on the field and bench area should stand at attention, face the flag, hold helmets in their left hand, and refrain from talking. The home team should ensure that the American flag is in good condition. It should be pointed out to players and coaches that we continue to be judged by the public in this area of respect for the flag and our country. Failure to be on the field by the start of the National Anthem may result in discipline, such as fines, suspensions, and/or the forfeiture of draft choice(s) for violations of the above, including first offenses. It's important to note the use of the word "may" here. The NFL is not considering punishing fines on players or teams who choose to kneel or stay in the locker room during the national anthem, the spokesperson says." |
| Posted by: Vast Right Wing Conspiracy 2017-09-26 10:52 |
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| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2017-09-26 10:42 |
| #7 |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-26 09:14 |
| #6 Pelvic thrusts ought to be fined. I recall a Bear Bryant quote which was “When you get in the endzone, act like you've been there before.” There is a lot to be learned from the Bear although he has been gone a long time. Bear Bryant quotes. Many are pithy like Patton and Mattis although not quite as salty. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2017-09-26 08:42 |
| #5 Key and Peele 2 pump limit and penalties. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-26 08:28 |
| #4 To their credit, the NFL continues to fine pelvic thrusting. When you hire thugs and morons, don't be shocked when they act like thugs and morons. Simply fine them a few dollars and keep them on the payroll. What children at home see their father watching on television is of no consequence to the bottom line. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2017-09-26 08:23 |
| #3 Wonder how their supporters would have felt if other people in 'uniform' did the same thing to their demi-god Obama? |
| Posted by: Procopius2k 2017-09-26 08:19 |
| #2 The so-called NFL hands out fines for wearing the wrong socks, but can't do anything about no-shows at the opening ceremony? BULL SHIT! |
| Posted by: Bright Pebbles 2017-09-26 07:50 |
| #1 The "Flag and a sense of patriotism" will always trump vague and nebulous "Social Injustice" issues which cannot be defined. |
| Posted by: JohnQC 2017-09-26 07:11 |