Domdab99 Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 How is not standing for the anthem disrespectful to troops? What kind of twisty meandering down a dark path do you have to travel to get there? I wonder if OP stands up every time he's watching a game on TV when the anthem is played. Or if he is instead laying on his couch in his underwear scratching his balls Sorry to hear. Won't stop me from watching, but there's no doubt in my mind that ratings are gonna take a HUUUGE hit. I'll take action up to $100 on that not happening.
Max Fischer Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 I hear you. I stopped at 1pm too. 1st game I didn't watch since the early 90s. This sucks but I can't support whiny egomaniac. Goodbye everyone. No more season tickets for me. I know this doesn't matter to you, but doesn't the USA exist to allow citizens to express their displeasure over a social issue? You may not like the forum but should feel great about the freedom. The bonus would be to take a minute to think about why someone would protest at all.
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Oh please dude. If this were a different-themed post you'd be calling him a snowflake. nah, i really wouldn't. i just think it's silly to post anything to say goodbye.
Gray Beard Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 They fought and died for our freedoms one having the right to stand up for what you believe in. I don't like it or understand it so I try to ignore it and mind my own buisness Well Put. "I do not agree with what you have to say, but I'll defend to the death your right to say it." That's all well and good until it happens.
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 If a poster had made a thread saying they were done with the Bills after we signed Incognito, you wouldn't have joined in? I would have. I think all the overly sensitive people need to grow up. i was all for incognito. so no.
Pine Barrens Mafia Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 How is not standing for the anthem disrespectful to troops? What kind of twisty meandering down a dark path do you have to travel to get there? I wonder if OP stands up every time he's watching a game on TV when the anthem is played. Or if he is instead laying on his couch in his underwear scratching his balls I'll take action up to $100 on that not happening. Cute retort, but most weeks, they don't even SHOW the national anthem....unless of course there's pandering for the SJW agenda to be done.
vincec Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Sorry to hear. Won't stop me from watching, but there's no doubt in my mind that ratings are gonna take a HUUUGE hit. I know two close friends who cancelled their Sunday Ticket package today. Given how unpopular the protests are with the general public (72% opposed according to poll by Reuters a week ago), I think you are probably right that this will seriously hurt the NFL.
racecitybills Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Bye... it's freedom of speech. I stand with the players and unity. They're are protesting Trump now because of his absurd and divisive comments yesterday. Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. If you kneel you are disrespecting the flag and the country. Nothing more nothing less. You are taking a stand for nothing. Give respect. Get respect. Simple.
Cripple Creek Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 This sucks but I can't support whiny egomaniac. So you're saying you hate trump?
Rico Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 How is not standing for the anthem disrespectful to troops? What kind of twisty meandering down a dark path do you have to travel to get there? I wonder if OP stands up every time he's watching a game on TV when the anthem is played. Or if he is instead laying on his couch in his underwear scratching his balls I'll take action up to $100 on that not happening. I'm not going to bet on it, but they've already been going down. I don't know about this week because of the curiosity factor, but I can see a whole lot of people walking away, especially the casuals.
Max Fischer Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. If you kneel you are disrespecting the flag and the country. Nothing more nothing less. You are taking a stand for nothing. Give respect. Get respect. Simple. If you don't believe in freedom of expression and the Constitution, what do you believe in?
boyst Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 (edited) I'm not going to bet on it, but they've already been going down. I don't know about this week because of the curiosity factor, but I can see a whole lot of people walking away, especially the casuals. the first two weeks of the nfl were going down significantly. my facebook feed was full of messages of people saying they just turned the games off, etc. most of them veterans. http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/20/media/nfl-tv-ratings-week-2/index.html https://www.mediapost.com/publications/article/307626/nfl-ratings-sink-in-second-week-of-season.html Edited September 24, 2017 by Boyst62
stony Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. If you kneel you are disrespecting the flag and the country. Nothing more nothing less. You are taking a stand for nothing. Give respect. Get respect. Simple. You're right, and everything had died down until this past week. TBH, I hadn't thought about it this football season. Then the dotard went to Alabama and decided to chime in and talk some football.
thebug Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. If you kneel you are disrespecting the flag and the country. Nothing more nothing less. You are taking a stand for nothing. Give respect. Get respect. Simple. So today was not in response to Trump? Don't recall all this attention before. Don't recall seeing 8 players in a row kneeling down?
Kelly the Dog Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 I know two close friends who cancelled their Sunday Ticket package today. Given how unpopular the protests are with the general public (72% opposed according to poll by Reuters a week ago), I think you are probably right that this will seriously hurt the NFL. That was before the Orange Clown's statement forcing the issue.
bills_fan_in_raleigh Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Today is a sad day, my love for my beloved Buffalo Bills has ended. I have been a loyal fan since 1978 and cannot watch overpaid self absorbed players disgrace OUR Flag. Arlington National cemetery is filled with heroes who deserve better. dont let door hit ya in the rear you will be back
transient Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 Trump was not even a candidate when this all started. Blaming this on him is idiotic but typical of democrat hostages. You're right. The league-wide demonstrations were in no way linked to Trump's suggestion that those sons-a-bitches get fired for kneeling during the anthem.
Max Fischer Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 the first two weeks of the nfl were going down significantly. my facebook feed was full of messages of people saying they just turned the games off, etc. most of them veterans. http://money.cnn.com/2017/09/20/media/nfl-tv-ratings-week-2/index.html Then why did they serve?
Lurker Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 the first two weeks of the nfl were going down significantly. my facebook feed was full of messages of people saying they just turned the games off, etc. most of them veterans. Yikes! Watch out Nielsen, there's a new comptetitive threat nipping at your heels...
Kelly the Dog Posted September 24, 2017 Posted September 24, 2017 You're right. The league-wide demonstrations were in no way linked to Trump's suggestion that those sons-a-bitches get fired for kneeling during the anthem. You mean outside of the fact that it went from about 14 players to a few hundred in one day?
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