John from Riverside Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 I think some certain elected president is extremely salty that he is not the owner of the bills
Jackington Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 (edited) He's spitting on the first amendment by exercising his first amendment rights? Look, I don't like the guy, but this is not scary in any way whatsoever. He's a blowhard that can't take away anyone's rights. He wants attention and reactions, and he knows how to get them from overly sensitive folks (not saying that's you). He found a way to make this about him. Um, it's only against the constitution for the government to oppress speech. That is what Trump is doing. Citizens have the right to not have their speech squashed by the government, which is literally what Trump did. If the NFL fired a player for it, it would be sad, but not against the most important, and first, ammendment. Huge difference, my man. Edited September 23, 2017 by Jackington
Rob's House Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Maybe they should rename the team. The Buffalo Snowflakes seems fitting.
Luka Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Um, it's only against the constitution for the government to oppress speach. That is what Trump is doing. Citizens have the right to not have their speech squashed by the government, which is literally what Trump did. If the NFL fired a player for it, it would be sad, but not against the most important, and first, ammendment. Huge difference, my man. Trump didn't do anything but state his (ignorant) opinion. You need to not be such a baby. People are always going to say things you don't like and have view points you don't agree with.
DaBillsFanSince1973 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Maybe they should rename the team. The Buffalo Snowflakes seems fitting. in actuality, from my perspective, it would be those offended by it that are the snowflakes. why some just don't ignore it and watch the !@#$ing game is beyond me.
Mango Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Hope Pegula lays down the iron fist to these dancing monkeys. Just play the music and dance for us, Mr bonjangles. We will throw you peanuts, we will cheer. Just shut up and dance Wait what? Is this your attempt at satire? Please tell me it is... Otherwise we found the most racist guy on TBD.
thebandit27 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Um, it's only against the constitution for the government to oppress speech. That is what Trump is doing. Citizens have the right to not have their speech squashed by the government, which is literally what Trump did. If the NFL fired a player for it, it would be sad, but not against the most important, and first, ammendment. Huge difference, my man. He's not oppressing free speech in any way whatsoever. He hasn't signed any kind of EO requiring folks to say/not say what they want. He's not pushing for legislation. He's simply voicing his opinion that owners should fire players for protesting (which, as you point out, they can)...rightly or wrongly. Oppressing free speech would include inflicting violence against those that say things with which you don't agree, etc...it's important, IMO, to consider who does such things.
26CornerBlitz Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 I think some certain elected president is extremely salty that he is not the owner of the bills Be very happy he's not! http://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a41135/donald-trump-usfl/
Lurker Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 in actuality, from my perspective, it would be those offended by it that are the snowflakes. Yeah, I doubt these are big sellers to the PPP croud: https://www.google.com/search?q=Aspen+Snowflake+Mirror&rlz=1CAACAG_enUS598US598&tbm=isch&tbo=u&source=univ&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwjT--SY_rvWAhVDOCYKHXwACRcQsAQILQ&biw=1242&bih=573#imgrc=xQwRmekFXjtiqM:
Jackington Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Trump didn't do anything but state his (ignorant) opinion. You need to not be such a baby. People are always going to say things you don't like and have view points you don't agree with. Lets ban guns and see who is a baby. The President can't go around telling businesses to fire sons of bitches for their opinions. Seriously. It's the first amendment. You ok with him saying Christianity should be banned? I would be equally angry if suggested any of that, including banning guns. Without the first amendment you would be bowing to kings and queens.
Rico Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Maybe they should rename the team. The Buffalo Snowflakes seems fitting. I'm very, very apolitical but I do enjoy seeing nitwits get all stirred up. The "story" is on Drudge.
Andrew Son Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Maybe our players should worry about winning football games
Rob's House Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 in actuality, from my perspective, it would be those offended by it that are the snowflakes. why some just don't ignore it and watch the !@#$ing game is beyond me. Who's offended? There's one group that is [reported to be] so emotionally distraught that they need a group therapy session because Trump hurt their feelings, and another bunch of people ridiculing them. And you think those ridiculing them are the snowflakes?
Mark Vader Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 I can not believe the way people are reacting to what the President said. What's the big deal?
boyst Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Wait what? Is this your attempt at satire? Please tell me it is... Otherwise we found the most racist guy on TBD. how is that racist? Theyre dancing show girls, theyre Broadway performers. They're nothin more than idiots dancing for a dollar or $1mm in their gstring
thebandit27 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Lets ban guns and see who is a baby. The President can't go around telling businesses to fire sons of bitches for their opinions. Seriously. It's the first amendment. You ok with him saying Christianity should be banned? I would be equally angry if suggested any of that, including banning guns. Without the first amendment you would be bowing to kings and queens. I'm okay with him saying anything he wants; if he tries to make a law against rights that are guaranteed in the constitution, well, different story
Jackington Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 He's not oppressing free speech in any way whatsoever. He hasn't signed any kind of EO requiring folks to say/not say what they want. He's not pushing for legislation. He's simply voicing his opinion that owners should fire players for protesting (which, as you point out, they can)...rightly or wrongly. Oppressing free speech would include inflicting violence against those that say things with which you don't agree, etc...it's important, IMO, to consider who does such things. " abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." So the government saying to fire someone cuz of a legal protest isnt against the first amendment? Oh wait, it is. Again, the if the nfl said it, fine. Businesses can do what they want.
thebandit27 Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 " abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." So the government saying to fire someone cuz of a legal protest isnt against the first amendment? Oh wait, it is. Again, the if the nfl said it, fine. Businesses can do what they want. Um, are you saying that you really don't understand the difference between stating an opinion and imposing legislation?
Rob's House Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 Wait what? Is this your attempt at satire? Please tell me it is... Otherwise we found the most racist guy on TBD. Virtue-signaling 101: Never miss an opportunity to cry racism.
boyst Posted September 23, 2017 Posted September 23, 2017 " abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." So the government saying to fire someone cuz of a legal protest isnt against the first amendment? Oh wait, it is. Again, the if the nfl said it, fine. Businesses can do what they want. your understanding of this situation is lacking a gratuitous amount of what the first amendment is about. These athletes have no more right to do this on the field than you have the right to go to work and profess your personal beliefs. Freedom of speech and the first amendment is not protected in an employee/employer relationship. Especially when a contract stipulates expected behavior. Your entire premise is wrong. So completely wrong that you have no basis to speak further believing this is about free speech.
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