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Pittsburgh Steeler and former Army ranger stands for anthem by himself
http://www.abc15.com ^ | September 24, 2017 | Alex Hider

Posted on 09/24/2017 3:58:08 PM PDT by NKP_Vet

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To: NKP_Vet

He’s one of the few in the NFL who can speak English.


21 posted on 09/24/2017 4:17:11 PM PDT by Vaduz (women and children to be impacted the most.)
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To: GnuThere
Although I don’t wish the NFL any more cash flow, I hope his jersey sells out! I might consider one.

I was thinking the same thing, but I was considering buying a few in kids sizes and having them sent to a children's hospital or similar facility in the Pittsburgh area to be given to some of the kids there.

At least the kids could wear the jersey of a true hero instead of one of the pampered street thugs in the NFL.

22 posted on 09/24/2017 4:21:02 PM PDT by American Infidel (Instead of vilifying success, try to emulate it)
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To: NKP_Vet

Wonder if the rest of the team was taking the knee naked in the shower supporting each other and the LGBTQF pervert faction.


23 posted on 09/24/2017 4:22:40 PM PDT by RetiredTexasVet (Start using cash and checks or the elite class and bankers will make "cashless" the norm.)
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To: trisham

White privilege.


24 posted on 09/24/2017 4:23:14 PM PDT by 353FMG
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To: 353FMG

He’s a hero.


25 posted on 09/24/2017 4:24:46 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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To: American Infidel

That’s a great idea!


26 posted on 09/24/2017 4:28:49 PM PDT by rainee (Her)
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To: NKP_Vet

Send him a note, I have one waiting for the mailman tomorrow.

Fan Mail and Player Autographs
You can mail fan mail for current players only to:
Pittsburgh Steelers
Attn: (Insert Player’s Name)
3400 South Water Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15203


27 posted on 09/24/2017 4:31:34 PM PDT by Typelouder
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To: American Infidel

Great idea!


28 posted on 09/24/2017 4:31:36 PM PDT by GnuThere
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To: NKP_Vet

GOD BLESS HIM...and HELL will be paid for the others.


29 posted on 09/24/2017 4:37:51 PM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: rainee

Curious to see how many Steeler fans will wear his jersey/shirt at the next game. If I was a Steeler fan, I would’ve already ordered one..a sea of #78 jerseys would be awesome to see when the camera pans from the kneeling fools to Villanueva/the stadium crowd. That’s if they decide to come out of hiding for the next game.


30 posted on 09/24/2017 4:39:40 PM PDT by rainee (Her)
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To: NKP_Vet; wardaddy
The big red NFL circle just to the right of the center divider in this graph will get smaller, blue, and relocated to the left side in very short order, if it hasn't already.


31 posted on 09/24/2017 4:43:17 PM PDT by Mr. Mojo
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To: workerbee
Arm linkers = “moderates”.

= chicken chokers too.

32 posted on 09/24/2017 4:46:10 PM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: NKP_Vet
During the anthem, Tomlin and a handful of coaches stood on a largely empty Pittsburgh sideline without any players. However, one Steeler emerged from the locker room in order to stand for the national anthem. Alejandro Villanueva stood in the tunnel to the Pittsburgh locker room with his hand over his heart while the "Star Spangled Banner" played.

Coach Tomlin and Alejandro Villanueva are to be commended for not being sucked into the Colin Kapernick hyperbole and the blatant disrespect for ALL who served our country.

I have not watched a single minute of football today. Nor will I.

I am so sick and tired of these idiots on the extreme left telling those of us who don't agree with them that we must "respect their views."

No, I don't have to respect your views because clearly you don't respect mine. I come from a family that has a history of military service. My own father and all my uncles served in the Army, Navy and Marines. Some served in Viet Nam.

When you refuse to stand for the National Anthem and for our flag you are protesting my family, my country, my flag.

Yes, I take it personally and don't you dare try and say my family fought and served for your "right" to act like an ungrateful, overpaid primadonna asshole.

Find another way to protest PEACEFULLY and RESPECTFULLY and I'll listen to what you have to say. I may even join your cause. I won't however tolerate your being disrespectful to those in my family who served, to our country and to our flag.

33 posted on 09/24/2017 4:51:22 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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He’s a REAL man, and he should be invited to the White House to be thanked for his service,as well as for being a role model for America’s children.


34 posted on 09/24/2017 4:54:40 PM PDT by txrefugee
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To: usconservative

This was the first autumn Sunday in 53 years of marriage that our TV set was not turned to an NFL game. We survived splendidly and will make this a new habit.


35 posted on 09/24/2017 5:01:31 PM PDT by txrefugee
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To: trisham

RANGERS LEAD THE WAY.


36 posted on 09/24/2017 5:06:32 PM PDT by military cop (I carry a .45....cause they don't make a .46....)
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To: txrefugee
This is my first football free Sunday in as long as I can remember. Not going to be my last.

NFL = No Fans Left.

37 posted on 09/24/2017 5:09:16 PM PDT by usconservative (When The Ballot Box No Longer Counts, The Ammunition Box Does. (What's In Your Ammo Box?))
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To: NKP_Vet

you have to wonder what went down in the locker room.....did he have to ask or request, or did he just go out on his own? no teammates there to support him or have his back? Pure lunacy.....


38 posted on 09/24/2017 5:13:01 PM PDT by GotMojo
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To: al baby

Exactly.

Also, this just made his team look really bad imo. He looked dignified and strong and decent. they look like losers compared to him.


39 posted on 09/24/2017 5:19:37 PM PDT by snarkytart
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Appropriate venue for Mr Villanueva


40 posted on 09/24/2017 5:25:18 PM PDT by mountn man (The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
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