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Wisconsin governor tells NFL players to stop anthem protests
Associated Press ^ | Oct 16, 2017 5:10 PM EDT | Todd Richmond

Posted on 10/16/2017 3:42:32 PM PDT by Olog-hai

Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker says he thinks NFL players should stop protesting during the national anthem and instead speak out against domestic violence.

The Republican former presidential hopeful sent a letter Monday to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Players Association Executive Director DeMaurice Smith saying he believes players are showing disrespect for the flag and veterans. Players should drop the “divisive political sideshow” and speak out against domestic violence instead, the governor wrote.

NFL league meetings Tuesday offer an opportunity to strongly condemn domestic violence, Walker added.

“My request is simple: stand for the American flag and the national anthem out of respect for those who risk their lives for our freedoms, and then take a stand against domestic violence to keep American families safe,” Walker wrote. “That’s something we can all agree on, and that just might help the NFL reunite with many of its devoted fans.” …

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TOPICS: Business/Economy; Local News; Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: goodell; nfhell; nfl; nofansleft; packers; rodgers; walker; wisconsin
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1 posted on 10/16/2017 3:42:33 PM PDT by Olog-hai
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To: Olog-hai

That’s a nice sentiment, but the NFL can suck it forever.


2 posted on 10/16/2017 3:46:57 PM PDT by EEGator
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To: Olog-hai

I used to be a devoted fan.

NFL game on between any two teams, I watched.

Went into debt in early 70’s to buy a color TV for watching games.

Now, I am no longer a devoted fan...I am a departed fan.


3 posted on 10/16/2017 3:47:40 PM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: Olog-hai

So Walker wants them to indulge in self-criticism? Not likely that will happen.


4 posted on 10/16/2017 3:47:57 PM PDT by ProtectOurFreedom
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To: N. Theknow

>>I used to be a devoted fan.

NFL game on between any two teams, I watched.

Went into debt in early 70’s to buy a color TV for watching games.

Now, I am no longer a devoted fan...I am a departed fan.<<

My story exactly. It hurts, like finding out the love of your life is a prostitute and married to someone else.

Not joking: It hurts. But it is permanent.


5 posted on 10/16/2017 3:49:12 PM PDT by freedumb2003 (ALL records destroyed/faked, books rewritten, statues renamed, dates altered and more.../1984)
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To: Olog-hai

“NFL league meetings Tuesday offer an opportunity to strongly condemn domestic violence, Walker added.

Ummm, it’s not about “domestic violence”. These animals just hate America...and whitey. Period.


6 posted on 10/16/2017 3:49:33 PM PDT by beergarden
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To: Olog-hai

Better yet, they can stop with the protesting and put some of their considerable salary toward a foundation or charity that could actually DO something about whatever their issue-of-the-day is.


7 posted on 10/16/2017 3:49:38 PM PDT by bigbob (People say believe half of what you see son and none of what you hear - M. Gaye)
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To: N. Theknow

>>Now, I am no longer a devoted fan...I am a departed fan.
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My sincere congratulations, N.T. You have left the Sports plantation for higher ground! : )


8 posted on 10/16/2017 3:49:49 PM PDT by Kalamata (Inside Every Liberal is a Totalitarian Screaming to Get Out - D. Horowitz)
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To: N. Theknow

Everyone needs to remember:

The NFL hates you.


9 posted on 10/16/2017 3:51:49 PM PDT by Momotaro
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To: Olog-hai

LOL! You go Scott Walker...

Domestic violence and the NFL are like peanut butter and jelly...


10 posted on 10/16/2017 3:52:16 PM PDT by Professional
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11 posted on 10/16/2017 3:52:47 PM PDT by Travis McGee (EnemiesForeignAndDomestic.com)
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To: Olog-hai

I don’t care what the NFL, the team owners or players do at this point.

I’ve turned the NFL off and its staying off. We’re having an NFL football free thanksgiving.


12 posted on 10/16/2017 3:52:52 PM PDT by Jonny7797
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To: Olog-hai

NFL players seem to be the poster pictures for domestic violence. This one rings true.


13 posted on 10/16/2017 3:53:21 PM PDT by Sasparilla ( I'm Not Tired of Winning.)
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To: Olog-hai

I am wondering if anyone here has ever had a job where you were entitled to force existing or potential clients, any other members of the public, or co-workers to listen to your rants about politics or religion? Has anyone ever had a job where you could insult others?

I have not. Were I to have done so in the 45 years I have spent in the workforce, I would have been fired.

Trump was spot on correct on this one.


14 posted on 10/16/2017 3:53:44 PM PDT by theoilpainter
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The NFL needs to do as the NBA and put the requirement in the Rules and require
that be a part of each players contract. Here what is included in the NBA rules/regs

...
(1) Each player when introduced, prior to the game, must be uniformly dressed.
(2) Players, coaches and trainers are to stand and line up in a dignified posture
along the sidelines or on the foul line during the playing of the National Anthem.

(3) Coaches and assistant coaches must wear a sport coat or suit coat.
(4) While playing, players must keep their uniform shirts tucked into their pants,
and no T-shirts are allowed.
(5) The only article bearing a commercial 'logo' which can be worn by players is their shoes.
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15 posted on 10/16/2017 3:54:52 PM PDT by deport
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To: beergarden

Oh, they do, but that was a dig at the NFL players and their already-infamous penchant for domestic violence.


16 posted on 10/16/2017 3:55:38 PM PDT by Olog-hai ("No Republican, no matter how liberal, is going to woo a Democratic vote." -- Ronald Reagan, 1960)
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>>”instead speak out against domestic violence”

I think I noticed a dig there.


17 posted on 10/16/2017 3:55:46 PM PDT by D-fendr (Deus non alligatur sacramentis sed nos alligamur.)
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To: Kalamata

Well, I still have my LSU Tigers.

Dad played in Sugar Bowls II and III for them. I was raised in purple and gold diapers.

He also had a brief stint with Packers which made watching them extremely painful. No more...


18 posted on 10/16/2017 3:56:25 PM PDT by N. Theknow (Kennedys-Can't drive, can't ski, can't fly, can't skipper a boat-But they know what's best for you.)
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To: deport
or on the foul line

I think that's MLB.

19 posted on 10/16/2017 3:58:12 PM PDT by dirtboy
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To: Olog-hai

Wisconsin, huh? And the Packers need a QB now that Aaron is injured. Will they go Colon K.?

That would be interesting.


20 posted on 10/16/2017 4:01:22 PM PDT by Pearls Before Swine (White is the new Black.)
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