IamMe90 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 1 hour ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: Fake ass, poser fan can eat a bag of dicks and STFU. /Do us all a favor Donny and stay the hell away from the NFL. It's already about as fucked up as we can stand. //Oh hey, remember the USFL? Yeah, neither do I. ///Not my President Yeah, there's no doubt he's using football to "fire up" his idiotic base. He clearly doesn't give a shit about the game, like at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 13 hours ago, Pony Queen Jace said: Apparently the president of America has called upon all NFL owners to fire any player that doesn't stand for the anthem. For our board constitutional scholars. Why isn't this a violation of the first amendment? I know the constitution doesn't actually mean anything in our age of partisan politics, but still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingintheNorth4 Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 He's harsher criticizing athletes that protest injustice than White Supremacists. That's very telling. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 Did any of you guys catch Bob Costas on Bill Maher last night? Pretty good discussion about CTE, Kaepernick, and the issues that are currently facing the NFL. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantw Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 2 hours ago, sperry said: For our board constitutional scholars. Why isn't this a violation of the first amendment? I know the constitution doesn't actually mean anything in our age of partisan politics, but still. The first amendment only protects you from being jailed from your beliefs, not from your company firing you for them. If you go on TV and protest and your company thinks it makes them look bad, they can and probably will fire you. It's why we saw some of those white supremacists in Charlottesville get fired following that protest. That said, not really sure about the implications of the president calling for people to be fired for their beliefs. This is an issue Trump probably should have just stayed out of. But then again, he should have stayed out of politics too and that didn't stop the big orange dumbass from stumbling his way into the presidency. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanteGabriel Posted September 23, 2017 Share Posted September 23, 2017 7 hours ago, sperry said: For our board constitutional scholars. Why isn't this a violation of the first amendment? I know the constitution doesn't actually mean anything in our age of partisan politics, but still. Having POTUS pressure private companies to fire employees probably isn't against the Constitution. Trump is teaching us how much our political culture depends on norms. Still, it's not like the shitheels in Congress would ever hold him accountable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DireWolfSpirit Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Regarding sponsors, Under Armour has told Trump (in so many words) to fuck off, "We are standing by our athletes." Even Goodell hasnt backed the orange douchebags commentary, proving amazingly, that Trump is an even bigger jerk than Goodell. That is not an easy feat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 8 minutes ago, DireWolfSpirit said: Regarding sponsors, Under Armour has told Trump (in so many words) to fuck off, "We are standing by our athletes." Even Goodell hasnt backed the orange douchebags commentary, proving amazingly, that Trump is an even bigger jerk than Goodell. That is not an easy feat Goodell actually rebuffed him. http://www.cnn.com/2017/09/23/politics/nfl-goodell-trump-response/index.html?utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell slammed Trump in a statement Saturday morning, calling the President "divisive" for remarks he made at a rally in Alabama Friday night, while one of the most famous athletes in the world, LeBron James, called Trump a "bum" for his Saturday morning tweet uninviting Golden State Warriors' Stephen Curry from visiting the White House. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briantw Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 I'll give Goodell credit for actually coming out and making a statement against Trump's comments. That's about all he deserves credit for for the past several years, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Arryn Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 18 hours ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: Did any of you guys catch Bob Costas on Bill Maher last night? Pretty good discussion about CTE, Kaepernick, and the issues that are currently facing the NFL. Poetic hemming and lyrical hawing, as per. I think he thinks he's being controversial, but his answer to everything was 'it's complicated', which if you boil it down is the company line. Edit: to be fair you could argue he took his line from Bill, at least about the CTE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperry Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 21 hours ago, briantw said: The first amendment only protects you from being jailed from your beliefs, not from your company firing you for them. If you go on TV and protest and your company thinks it makes them look bad, they can and probably will fire you. It's why we saw some of those white supremacists in Charlottesville get fired following that protest. That said, not really sure about the implications of the president calling for people to be fired for their beliefs. This is an issue Trump probably should have just stayed out of. But then again, he should have stayed out of politics too and that didn't stop the big orange dumbass from stumbling his way into the presidency. I know that you aren't protected from repercussions by private parties for your speech, just didn't know what the effect of a government entity actively pressuring your employer to fire you would be. The freedom of religion and freedom of speech clauses are worded differently though, which makes Trumps actions constitutionally permissible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Looks like the Ravens have confirmed their assumed status as the softest 2-0 team in the league today. The Jags are laying the wood to them in London. 37-0 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Pesci Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Steelers deciding as a team to stay in the locker room for the national anthem today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 Lil Donny Two Scoops is Learning About the Streisand Effect https://sports.yahoo.com/jaguars-owner-ravens-players-coaches-among-join-arms-anthem-135849432.html?soc_trk=gcm&soc_src=5c839b50-00d3-37e8-a68f-7c03c48d7104&.tsrc=notification-brknews&utm_source=fark&utm_medium=website&utm_content=link&ICID=ref_fark /Not many people know this, but there's this thing called the Streisand Effect Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Joe Pesci said: Steelers deciding as a team to stay in the locker room for the national anthem today. Nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: Looks like the Ravens have confirmed their assumed status as the softest 2-0 team in the league today. The Jags are laying the wood to them in London. 37-0 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd. If only someone around here had been making such a statement since the middle of their win over the Bengals. Someone brilliant. Someone currently being extremely modest by not pointing out how beautiful she is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Pesci Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 hour ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: Looks like the Ravens have confirmed their assumed status as the softest 2-0 team in the league today. The Jags are laying the wood to them in London. 37-0 with 3 minutes left in the 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manhole Eunuchsbane Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 1 minute ago, Joe Pesci said: I AIN'T LETTIN' EM OFF THE HOOK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Pesci Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 3 minutes ago, Manhole Eunuchsbane said: I AIN'T LETTIN' EM OFF THE HOOK! I had to watch some Jim Mora and Mike Singletary rants while I was at it...love a good coach meltdown! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jace, Extat Posted September 24, 2017 Share Posted September 24, 2017 The Colts defense absolutely put a collar on the Browns on their first drive. Only letting them gain 10 yards before gently suggesting they stop. I was worried, afraid that a win could be in order. Two penalties in 3 plays later, my fears have been assuaged by the offense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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