Trump won this one hands down. He is a genius at that shit. He knew 90% of sports fans would support him on this one. He knew the idea of a bunch of millionaire athletes whining about "the suppression of minorities" by turning their backs on the Anthem is outrageous to joe sixpack. Not only did he again rally his base but he's reached out to all red blooded Americans everywhere fed up with whining millionaire athletes and their bullshit discontents. Now all the owners are on his side and the athletes are kicked in the ass for their stupid antics. To all the athletes out there: "Go to work!"
Originally Posted by pussycat
From what source are you getting your information? The NFL players are not "whining" about THEIR conditions in this country. They know how fortunate they are to be paid millions to do something they love. Kaepernick has donated at least a million dollars of his own money to causes.
The owners are on his side? The NFL, which
IS the owners, just today came out and said it will not force players to stand for the playing of the anthem.
I watched a few games over the weekend. Falcons stadium 94% full. Panthers stadium 100%. Vikings 92%. New Orleans 100%. Jets 94%. Redskins 82%. Ravens 99%. Cardinals 100%. Jaguars 84%. Chiefs 100%. Broncos 100%. Titans 92%
I would say attendance is holding up quite well.
Sunday, Monday and Thursday night football on TV are all in the top 5 most watched shows.
Not much impact there either.
The big unknown is how sales of NFL gear is holding up.
I stand for the National Anthem. If someone at the end of the row does not, that is their right and since I have little idea why they are not standing, I am not going to cast judgement on them. I actually liked what the Dallas Cowboys did a few weeks ago. They knelt BEFORE the playing of the anthem but stood during it. Got the message across but also showed respect for the flag.
Trump should be focusing on issues that people truly care about. All this NFL stuff is BS and would not be news but for Trump's ridiculous tweets.