No. I'm confident that some lefties think our nation's flag is a hate symbol.
You said this:
Legislation that would criminalize political symbols has been proposed and endorsed by leftists.
Are you refusing to march in liberal lock-step?
No more Kneeling for NFL
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No. I'm confident that some lefties think our nation's flag is a hate symbol.
You said this:
Legislation that would criminalize political symbols has been proposed and endorsed by leftists.
Are you refusing to march in liberal lock-step?
christiefan915
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The NFL told players not to wear pink symbols after Breast Cancer Awareness month. I say fair enough. I don't agree with the NFL telling players they can't protest government without a penalty. And that doesn't mean just money but forcing them to stay in the locker room.
This is an authoritarian statement. It's outrageous. "You have to stand proudly for the National Anthem or you shouldn't be playing. You shouldn't be there. Maybe you shouldn't be in the country," Trump said.
christiefan915
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So any athletes in the NFL who want to politically protest should do it off the field.
Are you equating staying out of sports altogether with staying off the field?
Cancel 2020.1
Canceled
Seriously, why do people care about this?
It's a protest. Dissent is patriotic. If you care about this, but think Trump is right to relentlessly discredit the FBI, others in our intel community, the State Dept. and the media, you're somewhat hypocritical.
It's a protest. Dissent is patriotic. If you care about this, but think Trump is right to relentlessly discredit the FBI, others in our intel community, the State Dept. and the media, you're somewhat hypocritical.
christiefan915
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So you say. Post video, or admit you're a liar.
I'll be sure to do it in the upcoming season, just for you. 
christiefan915
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That's very disrespectful and sad.... But, then, you're a Steeler's fan, aren't you? So I'm not too surprised....
(We Always stand for the anthem (and the alma mater...we also sing....heck... We play the anthem at our swim meets... Everyone stands....if they don't, we ask that they do. And they do...our athletes love the tradition)
Does your dig at Steelers fans apply to the one in your house also? Hope so, given your constant comments about two sets of rules.
You have every right to stand, put your hand on your heart, sing along, whatever. You don't have the right to tell others what they must do.
Engaging in political protest on the field is putting politics into sports. You said you're good with keeping politics out of sports altogether.
Were you lying?
christiefan915
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No proof, no truth.
Good to hear. Applies to Spygate also.
Well, no..He knows enough to stand
There are Steeler fans, and then, there are STEELER fans...I'm sure you know what I mean...We don't force anyone to stand, put their hand on their heart or sing. We might suggest it if they don't. What's wrong with that? What's wrong with displaying patriotism?
(However, if you employ someone, is it wrong to have rules? Generally if you don't follow the rules set by your employer, you lose your job... But, all will be fine...some will kneel, the fine will be paid and they'll be in the minority...only 12-15% every took a knee anyway...)
christiefan915
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And Muh Russia.
Mike Pompeo affirmed that the Russians tried to help trump win the election. Didn't you get the memo?
christiefan915
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Well, no..He knows enough to stand
We don't force anyone to stand, put their hand on their heart or sing. We might suggest it if they don't. What's wrong with that? What's wrong with displaying patriotism?
(However, if you employ someone, is it wrong to have rules? Generally if you don't follow the rules set by your employer, you lose your job... But, all will be fine...some will kneel, the fine will be paid and they'll be in the minority...only 12-15% every took a knee anyway...)
Two sets of rules, got it. There's nothing wrong with displaying patriotism. There's plenty wrong with demanding that patriotism be displayed a certain way.
One of the many things that annoys me about cons is their insistence that only they are patriotic. Because for those people it's all superficial.
floridafan
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It looks like the owner of the NY Jets will pay for all player fines, if they choose to kneel during the anthem. More will join him.
christiefan915
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It's my pleasure to gloa-, er, help you out. A thank you is not required.
WASHINGTON — Secretary of State Mike Pompeo acknowledged — after prodding by lawmakers — that he backs the finding by U.S. intelligence agencies that Russia meddled in the U.S. presidential campaign to hurt Hillary Clinton and ultimately help Donald Mr. Trump...
For his part, Mr. Pompeo told the Foreign Affairs panel that the administration will take “appropriate countermeasures” to fight what he called “continued efforts” by Russia to meddle in November’s vote. He did not elaborate on the Russian interference or say what the countermeasures would be....
http://www.post-gazette.com/news/politics-nation/2018/05/23/Mike-Pompeo-affirms-that-Russia-tried-to-help-Trump-and-says-the-US-will-fight-meddling/stories/201805230227
I thought the fine was levied against the owner, not the players.
Think so?