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    Because the best way to celebrate America is by punishing freedom of expression.
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    • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

      Originally posted by Kepler View Post
      Because the best way to celebrate America is by punishing freedom of expression.
      Face saving. They can't very well tick off sponsors and bubba country viewers by rescinding the stand for the Anthem policy. On the other hand, they tick off the !bubba by having the policy.

      So, they have a policy that is not a policy.
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        Originally posted by joecct View Post
        Face saving. They can't very well tick off sponsors and bubba country viewers by rescinding the stand for the Anthem policy. On the other hand, they tick off the !bubba by having the policy.

        So, they have a policy that is not a policy.
        That ship sailed when they went into full partnership with the army to glorify militarism. Would you like to know more?
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        • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

          Originally posted by Kepler View Post
          That ship sailed when they went into full partnership with the army to glorify militarism. Would you like to know more?
          I think it was the Army bought into the NFL, not the NFL bought into the Army. File under "don't tick off sponsors that fit our demographic."
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          • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

            Originally posted by joecct View Post
            I think it was the Army bought into the NFL, not the NFL bought into the Army. File under "don't tick off sponsors that fit our demographic."
            The Army started off as a paid sponsor of the NFL - they were being charged for promotions during the pre-game rituals of NFL games. When that was brought to light a couple years ago, the NFL started waiving the charges and called itself a partner with the Army and all armed forces.
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              With the new NFL anthem policy, what's the actual fine rate? Is it per person, or just a lump sum fine? I could see some owners telling their players off the record that they don't much care, that they can choose to kneel, stand, or not show on the sidelines just as a matter of protest to the NFL. At the same time, I could see an owner or GM bringing all of its employees and players off the field for the anthem, just to thumb their collective noses at the NFL.
              "The party told you to reject the evidence of your eyes and ears. It was their final, most essential command." George Orwell, 1984

              "One does not simply walk into Mordor. Its Black Gates are guarded by more than just Orcs. There is evil there that does not sleep, and the Great Eye is ever watchful. It is a barren wasteland, riddled with fire and ash and dust, the very air you breathe is a poisonous fume." Boromir

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              • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

                Europe doesn't play the national anthems unless it's an international match, right?

                We're too far gone in America to do that, but it would be nice to only pull it out when the Canadian teams make their way down.
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                  Originally posted by Berkshire BU Fan View Post
                  Yes, if Mr. New Jersey General himself bagged a judgment against the NFL that led to some WFL teams being awarded membership? Could you imagine Trump in the NFL? High entertainment potential without the chance he could blow up the world!
                  Trump had nothing to do with the WFL.

                  He owned the NJ Generals in the USFL.

                  The WFL never went to court against the NFL. The USFL did.
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                  • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

                    Originally posted by Spartanforlife4 View Post
                    Europe doesn't play the national anthems unless it's an international match, right?

                    We're too far gone in America to do that, but it would be nice to only pull it out when the Canadian teams make their way down.
                    Correct, unless it's a national championship (I believe I've heard God Save the Queen before the FA final) or an F1 race.

                    Internationals play both.
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                    • Originally posted by joecct View Post
                      Correct, unless it's a national championship (I believe I've heard God Save the Queen before the FA final) or an F1 race.

                      Internationals play both.
                      International Club matches do not.
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                      • Originally posted by Jimjamesak View Post
                        International Club matches do not.
                        So MU v PSG no anthem, but England v France get both?
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                        • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

                          Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                          Because the best way to celebrate America is by punishing freedom of expression.
                          Private league. They can do what they (generally) want. IIRC, the NBA has a "stand for the anthem" rule, also.
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                            Originally posted by Brenthoven View Post
                            Private league. They can do what they (generally) want. IIRC, the NBA has a "stand for the anthem" rule, also.
                            Of course they can. It's a matter of why these 32 particular semi-sentients choose to do so. And that's because of the mouth-breathers who buy the merch and plop in the seats.

                            Mixing commerce and politics is always a race to the jingoist bottom.
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                            • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

                              Originally posted by Kepler View Post
                              Of course they can. It's a matter of why these 32 particular semi-sentients choose to do so. And that's because of the mouth-breathers who buy the merch and plop in the seats.

                              Mixing commerce and politics is always a race to the jingoist bottom.
                              And from a business standpoint, they want to keep their fanbase. Period. Once the tide REALLY starts to change, the NFL will change their tune, just like any other business. Look at how long this concussion thing took...just saying......
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                              • Re: NFL 2018.1 The off season

                                Originally posted by Brenthoven View Post
                                And from a business standpoint, they want to keep their fanbase. Period. Once the tide REALLY starts to change, the NFL will change their tune, just like any other business. Look at how long this concussion thing took...just saying......
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