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Cowboys players plan anthem protest over Trump’s comments
Star-Telegram ^ | September 25, 2017 | Clarence E. Hill Jr.

Posted on 09/25/2017 2:58:01 PM PDT by monkapotamus

The Dallas Cowboys plan to protest during the national anthem before Monday’s game against the Arizona Cardinals, per multiple sources.

Nothing has been firmed up and they will likely come to some decision in the locker room. It may not be a coordinated effort. It may just be a few individuals.

One player said, “We have to do something.”

Said another, “It’s not going to be business as usual. He crossed a line. Something will be done...” 

The majority of the NFL’s owners and/or teams issued statements in response to Trump’s comments over the weekend.

The Cowboys and owner Jerry Jones have yet to do so...

Garrett, however, has made it clear that he likes how his team has stood for the anthem.

That stance may change Monday night.

(Excerpt) Read more at star-telegram.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; US: Texas
KEYWORDS: cowboys; cowboystakeaknee; dallascowboys; jerryjones; mnf; nfl; nflprotest
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To: monkapotamus

Roger Staubach and Tom Landry would never have done this. Shocking. In Dallas where the officers were gunned down in cold blood. College ball from now on. Unless they start this cr*p.


101 posted on 09/25/2017 5:33:38 PM PDT by HokieMom (Pacepa : Can the U.S. afford a president who can't recognize anti-Americanism?)
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To: monkapotamus

Weasel compromise, Cowboys kneeling before anthem:
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Absolute weasels, I find it a way to be disrespectful, without going all the way. These people disgust me.


102 posted on 09/25/2017 5:34:18 PM PDT by kara37
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To: monkapotamus

Well, I guess that’s fine so long as the following people are paying their lies:

Consessionaire’s
Parking attendants.
Restaurant employees around the arena
Taxpayers who will not realize the return on investment due to lost revenue because of reduces sales...
Those who sell paraphanelia like hats, magazines, uniforms, etc.
Bartenders and waiters

The children of these workers who will not receive medical or dental care

“How Long, if ever, will it take them to recover a loss of income they could not forsee and have no influence over the duration?”

Many will lose their home because they unable to pay their rent because these “Bwave” Social Warriors need to take a stand.

Thought Experiment:
“What about the numerous charities, who will find themselves short on donations from the league, advertisers, etc?”

Hey, what about the loss of tax revenues to the taxpayers who funded your Fantabulous Stadium?

How many hotel employees will lose their jobs? HOmes or cars?

The Playuhs? Well, they get their check no matter what because their contract demands it.

Pretty sure they won’t be worried about the electric bill this month...

So brave, as this stunt costs them exactly nothing....


103 posted on 09/25/2017 5:35:33 PM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: monkapotamus

What a HUGE caver, Jerry Jones is.

Disgusting.

Cow who?


104 posted on 09/25/2017 5:35:36 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: Common Sense 101

Jerry Jones kneels arm in arm with players


105 posted on 09/25/2017 5:35:40 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: patriotspride

Still represents BLM protest.


106 posted on 09/25/2017 5:37:26 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: DesertRhino

Can Jerry fire himself?
He should.


107 posted on 09/25/2017 5:37:55 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: TexasGator

Adios, Vaqueros.


108 posted on 09/25/2017 5:38:03 PM PDT by dfwgator
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To: HokieMom

Shocking. In Dallas where the officers were gunned down in cold blood. College ball from now on.


I had hoped and thought Jerry Jones would hold the line :(


109 posted on 09/25/2017 5:38:03 PM PDT by Freedom56v2 (Freeper formerly known as bushwon ;))
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To: patriotspride

Jones and players still got in their BLM protest.

Jones has drank the koolaid.


110 posted on 09/25/2017 5:39:28 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: monkapotamus
just die nfl die...
111 posted on 09/25/2017 5:40:16 PM PDT by Chode (You have all of the resources you are going to have. Abandon your illusions and plan accordingly.)
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To: monkapotamus

Just more idiots making fools of themselves so they won’t be called racists.

President Trump has a way of bringing out the real weakness in people.

I like it.


112 posted on 09/25/2017 5:40:47 PM PDT by roses of sharon ("Truly I tell you, today you will be with me in paradise." Luke 23:43)
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To: All

This is as real as it gets. The biggest fight for our country is on. The Dallas Cowboys and Jones just got into Trump’s face BIG TIME, and the whole country knows it.

Do Americans have what it takes to fight this, or will they wuss out and make excuses to watch football?


113 posted on 09/25/2017 5:42:10 PM PDT by LuvFreeRepublic ( #MAGA)
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To: Jane Long

The grin on his face. Reminded me of McCain.


114 posted on 09/25/2017 5:43:01 PM PDT by TexasGator
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To: TexasGator

This was so disgusting to watch. It absolutely turned my stomach. I had to turn off the tv. Even though I’ve followed the Cowboys since I was in high school in the ‘60s (being a Dallas girl), I can’t stand them now. Jerry Jones’ treatment of Tom Landry was really horrible and low-class, but this takes the cake. He’s a thug like most of the rest of them. So disappointing!!


115 posted on 09/25/2017 5:45:42 PM PDT by nanetteclaret (The Fourth Estate is the Fifth Column)
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To: monkapotamus

F### the NFL.

116 posted on 09/25/2017 5:49:06 PM PDT by jpsb (Never believe anything in politics until it has been officially denied. Otto von Bismark)
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To: monkapotamus

117 posted on 09/25/2017 5:51:15 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: TexasGator

See #117.


118 posted on 09/25/2017 5:53:52 PM PDT by Jane Long (Praise God, from whom ALL blessings flow.)
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To: patriotspride
That kneeling was a photo op and not during the anthem

Yes I know exactly what it was because I took the screen capture off of live TV. And it occurred in front of the the entire live TV audience shortly before the anthem. I wrote, "before" the anthem.
Me: "Weasel compromise, Cowboys kneeling before anthem"

119 posted on 09/25/2017 5:56:18 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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To: Jane Long

Perfect.


120 posted on 09/25/2017 5:58:51 PM PDT by monkapotamus
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