I just cancelled mine, felt pretty good. Sounds like they have been taking cancellations all day at a big clip.
Not watching doesn't hurt them, but not funding them will get noticed.
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I just cancelled mine, felt pretty good. Sounds like they have been taking cancellations all day at a big clip.
Not watching doesn't hurt them, but not funding them will get noticed.
Awesome!
Good thing I never signed up for it or anything. I'll stick to watching my few college teams and that's about it
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The NFL can go bankrupt and disappear for all I care.
Not knocking you but I see that as a defeatest, retreating attitude. I grew up watching pro football and refuse to let liberals ruin it. If it were up to them they would shut it down and you are helping them. The NFL just needs to be reminded who pays their bills. It ain't liberals!Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Admire the effort but ypu are playing right into their hands.
Here is a list of sponsors from today's Broncos game. While virtually impossible to boycott them all, you can write them on social media with something along these lines:
This American is boycotting your products as long as you support the NFL that allows employees to disrespect the national anthem.
Southwest
Geico
Verizon
Taco bell
Buffalo wild wings
Energizer
Pizzahut
Car gurus
Apple
Hyundai
Progressive
Sonic
Home depot
Pepsi
Priceline
Mercedes
Modelo
Chantix
Snickers
Dickies
Corona
Dominoes
Lowes
Jaguar
AARP
Cricket
Quicken loans
Bud light
Smashburger
Autonation
Old spice
Sony
FedEx
Toyota
Lincoln
Thank you gents for doing this!!!
[Beer]
If the NFL goes best maybe an American league can take its place?
Everyone has the right to free speech. This does not mean that what you say doesn't have consequences.
It's too bad that the media, the left, and the NFL can't understand the difference.
Meanwhile over in the NHL, the Penguins will be going to the White House. As usual the NHL shows they have the most class in all of professional sports. You know when their not beating up cab drivers. Come regular season however the Pens can go to hell. And the Avs can eatadic. Go Wings!
Or...and I know this may sound crazy...but football just does nothing for me.Quote:
Originally Posted by KAPA
I haven't paid attention to football since the days of Roger Staubach...when I was a LOT younger. I have more important things to do now than waste time watching football. YMMV. The fact that entire teams are now refusing to come on to the field during the national anthem just reinforces my opinion that football does absolutely nothing to enrich my life. Again, YMMV.
So if the NFL was no more, my life wouldn't change in the slightest. I couldn't care less. If that's a "win" for liberals, so be it.
That's a helpful list.Quote:
Originally Posted by KAPA
Most of those companies will never see a dime of my money. GEICO, Verizon and Home Depot see a fair share. I'll drop them a note.
ETA: BTW...I don't do social media, either. FB, Twitter and all that ranks right up there with the NFL to me. This site is as close as I come to social media.
I can respect that, to each his own...Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Speaking of the entire team coming out, it was not the entire team actually. One guy a former Army Ranger came out on his own:
https://twitter.com/search?q=%23Alej...c=tyah&lang=en
Hat is off to Alejandro Villanueva!
^^ 1 player from 3 teams. Pretty pathetic. But at least he had the balls to do it.
Almost makes me wish I had Sunday Ticket just so I could cancel it. Almost.
Of all day's to show their asses, it was Gold Star Mother's Day to top it off. Yet another year I will never watch or support the NFL.
I'm really disappointed in any American who would take a knee during our Anthem.
Anybody who would do that..........can suck a bag O dicks.
Like.Quote:
Originally Posted by Otterbatcat
I bet if I went to work and spoke my mind, they wouldn't be able to hold that against me, right? Maybe I'll just take a knee on the front row when the CEO starts talking at an all employee mtg. I can do that with no fear of losing my job, because it's my right. [Sarcasm2]
I've got an idea, just get rid of all penalties in the game. They're just expressing themselves, and they have a right to do it.
NASCAR owners warn teams: Anthem protests could get you fired
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Unlike their NFL and NBA executive counterparts, NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Series team owners did not support those within their organization to protest during the national anthem before Sunday's race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Richard Childress team owner of drivers Ryan Newman, Austin Dillon and Paul Menard and longtime car owner of Dale Earnhardt, said any protest of the anthem will "get you a ride on a Greyhound bus.”
"Anybody that works for me should respect the country we live in. So many people gave their lives for it. This is America," Childress, a NASCAR Hall of Famer said, via the Associated Press.
President Donald Trump's controversial remarks Friday, calling national anthem protesters in the NFL "sons of b—" and saying they should be "fired," have sparked anger among NBA and NFL players this weekend. Trump said Sunday that standing with locked arms during the anthem is fine but kneeling is not acceptable.
Hall of Fame driver Richard Petty and current team owner of the No. 43 Cup Series team of Aric Almirola agrees with Trump.
“Anybody that don’t stand up for the anthem oughta be out of the country. Period. What got ’em where they’re at? The United States," Petty said, adding that any protester within his organization would be fired.
“If they don’t appreciate where they’re at … what got them where they’re at? The United States.”
Veteran motorsports owner Chip Ganassi said he agreed with “Mike Tomlin’s answer,” to the anthem controversy. The Steelers coach stood on the field Sunday in Chicago as the majority of his players and staff remained in the locker room.
I bet Amish can. :DQuote:
Originally Posted by KAPA
Well yeah, that's about where boycotting this entire list leaves you.Quote:
Originally Posted by MrPrena
I missed the memo on why Libs win if NFL goes away... obviously some of the teams are run by them (owners supporting the players sitting out)
I would think all that disposable income currently spent on Tickets, PPV, cable/Satellite plans would get spent on another sport.
I'm in the "my life wouldn't change in the slightest if the NFL ceased to exist" category.
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Originally Posted by KAPA
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Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
Outside of driving a yota and having verizon for a phone, we don't use any of the above companies products. We don't watch American football, or any other sport
The CEO of the company I work for thought he saw somebody wearing company garb at Charlottesville, apparently on the "wrong side" (when there were bad actors on both sides)... it launched an internal investigation- trying to match photos to employees, so he could "take disciplinary action"Quote:
Originally Posted by Gman
Yeah, I work for a liberal shit storm... I didn't choose this company, they bought out the company that nearly destroyed the company I chose. (I've been working here way too long)
They are trying to push soccer to replace American football.Quote:
Originally Posted by 68Charger
The actual list of nfl sponsors is much longer. This is just the ads i saw during one half of a game. If you use a phone or computer, that is on the list too.Quote:
Originally Posted by Great-Kazoo
... and now the head coach is frothing at the mouth because one team member felt it was more important to honor the flag and the country he risked his life for than to support politically correct but ignorant ideology instead of wondering why his team got beat handily.Quote:
Originally Posted by KAPA
That Packers game was pretty good....
I wish all companies would stop all sponsorship of pro sports.
These grown adults gets paid more in one year them what most make in a lifetime. Yet they contribute nothing to society. They play children's games. In reality, they should be paid minimum wage since their contribution is far less than any fast food worker.
They don't feed us, they don't build anything, they don't make anything, all they do is provide a few hours of entertainment.
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Originally Posted by Eric P
That's right. It has become anti American bread and circus bullshit.
Ours was free this year as part of a new service package, but cancelled it anyway.
What they think they are kneeling for is their perception of injustices done to minorities. The players are not understanding their posturing is being used for larger game of taking down the NFL and anything that represents right leaning America.
The NFL has had a great history of pushing forward in player support to undo the injustices of the past. We supported the NFL for the sheer joy of seeing the best in sportsmanship and competition while providing a venue for those with the God given athletic talents to succeed and hopefully provide the role models needed for so many still in poverty.
When Limbaugh expressed sheer joy in the opportunity to join an ownership group for the St Louis Rams he was drummed out because of his challenge of progressives and generally anti-american left who are outright supporting socialists, marxists and anarchists with the goal is to tear down our Republic for a socialist democracy. The attack on him was as much an attack on everyone who listen or agree with his politics.
Shootings in any Dem run s*** hole city it is our fault because we are gun advocates. Trump, Milo, Rush, Hannity or any right leaning public figure are all racist, fascists Nazis and all those who support them are as well. The press will never stop reminding us of this.
We all work hard to support our families and do our best to raise good children but in every venue from Hollywood to nightly news we are what is wrong. Nothing ever is done to address the issues of poor populations not finishing high school, having kids out of wedlock, not working to support their families. Somehow it is our fault.
My wife said to me she will not be attending any more home games and wished to just sell the rest. We have owned and supported Broncos since 96 and even attended SB#50 for our 30th anniversary. It is up in the air if we purchase season tics next year.
That is what their kneeling says to me and I am tired of doing the right things but being blamed for others not.
Likely this. But you know what? If you want to have a conversation about something don't insult the majority of the country that has jack shit to do with the nature of your complaints.Quote:
Originally Posted by SamuraiCO
I read it more like virtue signaling... These are millionaire minorities enjoying more success than any other country in history has provided them (including countries run by other minorities). So well they have it that if they decided they'd like to study instead of play ball, we will yank a "white" person out of higher ed and happily give them the spot.
Now they aren't going to write the check to make it all fair. Libtarded bastards never do! So what can they do that is nearly free and says "I'm down with the people?"
Same reason NFL management from the teams all the up to Goodell are so confused over this. And you're right, Libs are mouth-foaming at the chance to take down the NFL. What will all those disadvantaged millionaires do then?
If there is a real issue and a discussion to be had, let's have it. I'll listen and I'll make them listen to me/us. But don't shit on the country that gave you so much!
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In case anyone is confused and thinks this is a free speech issue...
http://ftw.usatoday.com/2017/09/nfl-...st-mike-tomlin
That's a coach, deciding for every player, that they will not "participate" in the national anthem.
And one (a vet) still said "fuck you"...
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2017/...tional-anthem/
Wonder what will happen to him after practicing his First Amendment rights?
Sales Of Alejandro Villanueva Jerseys Skyrocket After Being Only Steeler To Stand For National Anthem
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PITTSBURGH (KDKA) – Alejandro Villanueva jersey sales are skyrocketing after he was the lone member of the Pittsburgh Steelers to stand for the national anthem before Sunday’s game against the Chicago Bears.
On Fanatics.com Villanueva’s jersey is now the top selling Steelers jersey, and one of the top selling jerseys in the entire NFL.
The rest of the Steelers remained in the locker room and tunnel behind Villanueva during the national anthem.
NFL fans were moved by Villanueva’s decision to emerge from the tunnel and stand for the anthem with his hand over his heart.
You have to wonder how long it's going to be before the NFL decides that saluting the flag and having other patriotic symbolism at NFL games is "too divisive" and just drop the practice altogether in order to avoid the "controversy."
Which, come to think of it, would be just fine with most of the SJW's out there.
Now, I don't think this was their agenda when this whole thing started (I don't give them that much credit) but it seems likely that that would be the outcome. If the issue of standing/kneeling/doing the hokey-pokey during the National Anthem is going to cause controversy, what better way to deal with it than to just stop doing the Anthem?
Problem solved, right? [facepalm]
If you feel that there is social injustice, then do something to improve the situation. Taking a knee is akin to 'slacktivism'. You want people to think that you care, but you're not doing anything effective to change the situation. Maybe they should have a patch on their uniforms with a certain colored bow, just to show that they care more than the next guy? [facepalm]
By dissing the National Anthem, they're not sending the right message. Instead of getting a clue, they've doubled down and pissed off more of their customer base. They're entertainers. If you want to make the most coin by being an entertainer, don't go political. If you want to divide your potential earnings by half, go political.
'BURN THE NFL': Americans are destroying football jerseys after players kneel in protest during the national anthem
I've been reading that the Cowboys intend to show some form of protest during the Anthem on MNF. I won't be watching. I think the NFL having some abysmal ratings might finally get someone's attention.
I give them more credit than you, after all, they've been in somebody's pocket for a long time (thus their tax exempt status, etc.).Quote:
Originally Posted by Martinjmpr
Keep your eyes open for the re-branding of patriotism as 'white supremacy' or some other 'movement' which they can then demonize and vilify... Me thinks the noose is tightening around the neck of the God-and-country-loving American. The NF-Hell is just one piece of the puzzle...
Villaneuva may not be the hero some are making him out to be. Sounds like he didn't mean to go out on to the field after all. The story is a little confusing, though.
http://www.foxnews.com/sports/2017/0...looks-bad.html
Dinesh D'Souza nails it.
Colin Kaepernick's Big Lie
Bullshit! He knew exactly what he was doing. The rest of the team wasn't even on the field. Did he walk straight past them? Miss the pre-game hate America briefing?Quote:
Originally Posted by Bailey Guns
He was threatened because (as I posted above) coach said no one was going to participate.