On 5/24/18 7:54 AM, Mr. Luddite wrote:
On 5/24/2018 7:46 AM, Keyser Soze wrote:
On 5/24/18 2:01 AM, wrote:
Â* On Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:47 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 5/23/2018 4:35 PM, John H. wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1IO2MI


...finally developed some balls.


I agree with the decision but the ****'s gonna hit the fan.

The left is sure to bitch about restricting First Amendment rights.

The first amendment protects people from the government restricting
free speech. It has nothing to do with what a private enterprise can
do.
Go tell your boss he is an asshole and see how long you work there.



The NFL owners showed their lack of balls by caving into a mob boss
POTUS.

All workers, including football players, have rights protected by the
National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The law protects the rights of
workers to engage in "concerted activity for mutual aid and
protection," whether in the workplace or not.

Take note of the fact the NFL did not say players had to stand for the
pledge or anthem, and that they could remain in the lockers rooms. The
NFL cannot impose such a regulation with it being bargained collectively.

It's too bad that this is a country under Trump where false patriotism
has to be imposed, and that it is not a country where true patriotism
is exhibited because people desire to do so. The "kneel" protest was
never about patriotism in any case, but about police brutality aimed
at minorities.

What's going on with the NFL is very much reminiscent of what the
German and Soviet dictatorships did to enforce false patriotism.
What's next for Trump, imposition of Christianity as a national
religion, with crowds being forced to bow to a false god?


Amazing how your prejudiced mind works.

The NFL did not "cave" to Trump.

They caved to the millions of NFL fans across the country who were
disgusted with the antics of highly paid athletes and boycotted
watching or attending NFL games.Â* It was a financial decision, not
pressure from Trump.Â* He agreed with the fans, made it known but
has no control over what the NFL or the team owners do.



Bull****.

On Thu, 24 May 2018 07:46:27 -0400, Keyser Soze wrote:

On 5/24/18 2:01 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:47 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 5/23/2018 4:35 PM, John H. wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1IO2MI

...finally developed some balls.


I agree with the decision but the ****'s gonna hit the fan.

The left is sure to bitch about restricting First Amendment rights.

The first amendment protects people from the government restricting
free speech. It has nothing to do with what a private enterprise can
do.
Go tell your boss he is an asshole and see how long you work there.



The NFL owners showed their lack of balls by caving into a mob boss POTUS.

All workers, including football players, have rights protected by the
National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The law protects the rights of
workers to engage in "concerted activity for mutual aid and protection,"
whether in the workplace or not.

Take note of the fact the NFL did not say players had to stand for the
pledge or anthem, and that they could remain in the lockers rooms. The
NFL cannot impose such a regulation with it being bargained collectively.

It's too bad that this is a country under Trump where false patriotism
has to be imposed, and that it is not a country where true patriotism is
exhibited because people desire to do so. The "kneel" protest was never
about patriotism in any case, but about police brutality aimed at
minorities.

What's going on with the NFL is very much reminiscent of what the German
and Soviet dictatorships did to enforce false patriotism. What's next
for Trump, imposition of Christianity as a national religion, with
crowds being forced to bow to a false god?



No one is trying to 'enforce patriotism'. The NFL is trying to dissuade disrespect. Are you not able
to see the difference?

On Thu, 24 May 2018 07:46:27 -0400, Keyser Soze
wrote:

On 5/24/18 2:01 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:47 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 5/23/2018 4:35 PM, John H. wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1IO2MI

...finally developed some balls.


I agree with the decision but the ****'s gonna hit the fan.

The left is sure to bitch about restricting First Amendment rights.

The first amendment protects people from the government restricting
free speech. It has nothing to do with what a private enterprise can
do.
Go tell your boss he is an asshole and see how long you work there.



The NFL owners showed their lack of balls by caving into a mob boss POTUS.

All workers, including football players, have rights protected by the
National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The law protects the rights of
workers to engage in "concerted activity for mutual aid and protection,"
whether in the workplace or not.

Take note of the fact the NFL did not say players had to stand for the
pledge or anthem, and that they could remain in the lockers rooms. The
NFL cannot impose such a regulation with it being bargained collectively.

It's too bad that this is a country under Trump where false patriotism
has to be imposed, and that it is not a country where true patriotism is
exhibited because people desire to do so. The "kneel" protest was never
about patriotism in any case, but about police brutality aimed at
minorities.

What's going on with the NFL is very much reminiscent of what the German
and Soviet dictatorships did to enforce false patriotism. What's next
for Trump, imposition of Christianity as a national religion, with
crowds being forced to bow to a false god?



The NFL is a business and those protests were affecting viewership.
You are an ad man, you should understand that
Everything else is bull****.

Keyser Soze wrote:
On 5/24/18 2:01 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:47 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 5/23/2018 4:35 PM, John H. wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1IO2MI

...finally developed some balls.


I agree with the decision but the ****'s gonna hit the fan.

The left is sure to bitch about restricting First Amendment rights.

The first amendment protects people from the government restricting
free speech. It has nothing to do with what a private enterprise can
do.
Go tell your boss he is an asshole and see how long you work there.



The NFL owners showed their lack of balls by caving into a mob boss POTUS.

All workers, including football players, have rights protected by the
National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The law protects the rights of
workers to engage in "concerted activity for mutual aid and protection,"
whether in the workplace or not.

Take note of the fact the NFL did not say players had to stand for the
pledge or anthem, and that they could remain in the lockers rooms. The
NFL cannot impose such a regulation with it being bargained collectively.

It's too bad that this is a country under Trump where false patriotism
has to be imposed, and that it is not a country where true patriotism is
exhibited because people desire to do so. The "kneel" protest was never
about patriotism in any case, but about police brutality aimed at
minorities.

What's going on with the NFL is very much reminiscent of what the German
and Soviet dictatorships did to enforce false patriotism. What's next
for Trump, imposition of Christianity as a national religion, with
crowds being forced to bow to a false god?





The NFL owners did not really care about Trump. They are a business. A
an extremely profitable business. And the bottom line was hit hard by
viewers turning away from the game. They voted their pocketbooks.

On 5/24/2018 11:53 AM, Bill wrote:
Keyser Soze wrote:
On 5/24/18 2:01 AM, wrote:
On Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:47 -0400, "Mr. Luddite"
wrote:

On 5/23/2018 4:35 PM, John H. wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1IO2MI

...finally developed some balls.


I agree with the decision but the ****'s gonna hit the fan.

The left is sure to bitch about restricting First Amendment rights.

The first amendment protects people from the government restricting
free speech. It has nothing to do with what a private enterprise can
do.
Go tell your boss he is an asshole and see how long you work there.



The NFL owners showed their lack of balls by caving into a mob boss POTUS.

All workers, including football players, have rights protected by the
National Labor Relations Act of 1935. The law protects the rights of
workers to engage in "concerted activity for mutual aid and protection,"
whether in the workplace or not.

Take note of the fact the NFL did not say players had to stand for the
pledge or anthem, and that they could remain in the lockers rooms. The
NFL cannot impose such a regulation with it being bargained collectively.

It's too bad that this is a country under Trump where false patriotism
has to be imposed, and that it is not a country where true patriotism is
exhibited because people desire to do so. The "kneel" protest was never
about patriotism in any case, but about police brutality aimed at
minorities.

What's going on with the NFL is very much reminiscent of what the German
and Soviet dictatorships did to enforce false patriotism. What's next
for Trump, imposition of Christianity as a national religion, with
crowds being forced to bow to a false god?





The NFL owners did not really care about Trump. They are a business. A
an extremely profitable business. And the bottom line was hit hard by
viewers turning away from the game. They voted their pocketbooks.



Harry detests professional football and doesn't watch or follow it.

Somehow though, that makes him an expert on why the NFL imposed
penalties for taking a knee.

On Wed, 23 May 2018 19:01:47 -0400, "Mr. Luddite" wrote:

On 5/23/2018 4:35 PM, John H. wrote:

https://www.reuters.com/article/us-f...-idUSKCN1IO2MI

...finally developed some balls.


I agree with the decision but the ****'s gonna hit the fan.

The left is sure to bitch about restricting First Amendment rights.

Probably a bunch of lawsuits being generated as we speak.