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Sunday, August 20, 2017

The NFL doesn't have the guts to bench unpatriotic players

A National Football League player refused to stand for the national anthem Saturday during a preseason game -- and in doing so he disrespected the military and the nation.

Oakland Raiders running back Marshawn Lynch was spotted by an Associated Press photographer sitting atop an orange cooler before the start of the preseason game against the Arizona Cardinals.

Mr. Lynch is apparently a disciple of former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick – a notorious anti-American rabble-rouser.

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http://www.foxnews.com/opinion/2017/08/14/nfl-doesnt-have-guts-to-bench-unpatriotic-players.html

30 comments:

Anonymous said...

If the NFL won't dump those players the owners should but if they won't the public will.

Anonymous said...

It's Oakland. There's not a lot of respect for much of anything in that city.

Anonymous said...

It doesn't have the legal authority.

Anonymous said...

Let him sit on the couch at home, not picking up any big check. This is only preseason and his job is not a given.

Anonymous said...

but they will bench them for anything else. Its simple, stop watching things you dont believe in. That is everything. Money is what motivates them, nothing else.

Anonymous said...

Ummm since when does the military fight for a nation that would use sharia law tactics to dictate how one shows "patriotism"?

Anonymous said...

Screw that Non-American and his like minded ilk.
These small insect type of peoples are like politicians, starving for attention due to their very low esteem. They have a need to make up for their failures. Losers always go with the "look at me".

Anonymous said...

100 million dollar contract gave less then 5 percent to charity and currently fighting to pay child support. Yup, he cares so much about fake racism from his multiple mansions.

Anonymous said...

What happened to freedom of speech and doing it in a peaceful manner? When people going to learn. In this case if people pay them no attention dont acknowledge it, you ll soon see them back on their feets like every one else I question if their intentions for doing it is genuine any way. Bend that hand or sit to write a check to support causes which would educate and promote growth in their communities and other communities where there is potential to produce productive citizens of all colors in middle classed and poor neighborhoods. And this is coming from a Black woman.

Anonymous said...

All we have to do is turn off our televisions, stop buying tickets to the games, stop buying NFL merchandise and so on. This scum feeds off of our bank accounts. Stop feeding them. We cannot make them stand for the national anthem. What we can do is stop paying for their services. Professional sports and Hollywood both get their fame and fortune because of us the American people. Just stop watching. Close your wallets. If it wasn't for sports they would be unemployed. Most of these idiots couldn't hold a job at McDonalds.

Anonymous said...

All we have to do is turn off our televisions, stop buying tickets to the games, stop buying NFL merchandise and so on. This scum feeds off of our bank accounts. Stop feeding them. We cannot make them stand for the national anthem. What we can do is stop paying for their services. Professional sports and Hollywood both get their fame and fortune because of us the American people. Just stop watching. Close your wallets. If it wasn't for sports they would be unemployed. Most of these idiots couldn't hold a job at McDonalds.


PERFECTLY said, at 100% correct

Anonymous said...


All of the players who are following the 'player crowd' in showing their public disrespect toward our flag and our national anthem are 'on the clock' when they do. Their employers have the right to dictate how they behave and present themselves during these pre-game ceremonies. And they comply with what the employer says. They are dressed in proper uniform and equipment pieces, and are on the field when told to be.

So the disrespect starts with a self-centered athlete who is living large for as long as the money lasts. But the front office is ultimately responsible for permitting the behavior. Failure to obey employer instructions is called insubordination and may result in fines, suspension or discharge - even in the NFL.

I dislike the Cowboys but respect Jerry Jones for clearly telling his team last year he would not accept this type of behavior.

Anonymous said...

And again I boycott the NFL this year, as I did the NBA.. I found last year, there are better things to do than spend Sundays watching football all day. The heck with the traitors.

Anonymous said...

I can see a lot more days coming spending time outdoors and with the family.

Anonymous said...

Bunch of sad lonely hungry hillbillies that boycott everything. Soon the church and klan rallies will be the only places you can go.

Anonymous said...

10:11 No we are not hillbillies. Just rational thinking humans. Unlike the trained animals that play professional sports.

Anonymous said...

10:11 Klan rallies? I guess the race card is all you can play when you don't have a logical thought. Go back to your hole adults are talking here.

Anonymous said...

this is the reason i won't be watching for another season. it's okay though, i found out that i can do things with my kids all year long instead.

Anonymous said...

Colin did do that, do some research

Anonymous said...

I didnt say he didnt, nor did I call him by name specifically. And I have heard he did and has. If his intent is genuine, the way the country is functioning he ll be on bended knee for the rest of his career. It takes more than a season or few to convince me. I ll accreditate him in my opinion when yearshave passed or when he s beneath the dirt. Or if he goes broke and continues to speak and do the work thank you.

Anonymous said...

I boycott it cause its bs, hyped up and doesnt have the same level of spirit or athleticism as when I was child in the 80s or a teen in the 90s

Anonymous said...

THEY SHOULD BE FIRED and they should be DEPORTED tooo ....!!

Anonymous said...

Wow, calling black football players, most with college degrees, trained animals. That is why no companies want to be here and why we don't hire locals.

Anonymous said...

College degrees. Quite a few of them are passed through just because they play a sport. Most have degrees in BS Give me a break. And companies don't want to be here because of the drugs, crime and local government's unwillingness to take care of the problems. Salisbury used to be a nice town. Not so much anymore.

Anonymous said...

I have the guts to not watch, support or go to any NFL football game and so does everyone else let's do this and then see how well there Bank accounts look after one season

Anonymous said...

Jerry Jones the owner of the Dallas Cowboys and Clark Hunt owner of the Kansas City Chiefs have both told their players you WILL STAND for the national anthem. They both reminded the players of who is signing their paychecks. You want to protest do it on your own time in a different venue.

Anonymous said...

8:55 πŸ‘πŸ»πŸ‘πŸ» So true.

Anonymous said...

10:11 maybe church is where you need to go. Stereotype much?? And I bet you are one of those crying about racial equality all the while being racist yourself. Go spew you bull somewhere else asswipe.

Anonymous said...

When you have a college degree you should act like your educated. And you and I both know that college degree doesn't mean crap. They were pushed through because they were good at football. I see at our local school levels right here on the shore. Wake up!

Anonymous said...

10:26 that's awesome. I may have to switch teams πŸ˜‚