TO KNEEL OR NOT – TO WATCH OR NOT
Some say that President Trump has done nothing except yell fire; do you feel that is a true statement? Some say that President Trump has no credibility because he never served in the military; do you believe that statement? Aaron Rogers (GB Packers QB) asks why no one complains that the camera people do not stand but continue to take photos; do you agree with that? Al Sharpton compares Dallas Owner to slave owners; do you agree with that? Some TV Coverage does not show the playing of the national anthem; do you agree with that? A pastor claimed that the NFL players are kneeling to pray for a better country; do you agree with that? Some are saying that the NFL kneeling is for equal pay for the sexes; do you agree with that? Some are saying the Jehovah Witness, Amish & Quakers do not or most times do not salute the flag; do you agree with that? Typical liberal progressive argument is that this is a racial issue because the majority of the players kneeling are Black; do you agree with that? Many say that it is a first amendment issue; do you agree with that?
THE FIRST AMENDMENT: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.” After work or outside of work individual’s rights under the 1st Amendment can and should be expressed.
RELIGIOUS: If you read about the Quakers, Amish or Jehovah Witness they clearly state that they do not pledge to a thing only to God. That is their 1st Amendment right but they also say to respect the country they are in. I doubt that today’s NFL players are kneeling to pray because the liberals got rid of Tim Tebow because he prayed too much and did not support abortion.
SOMETHING NEW: In 2008, the United States of America elected a Black President (Barrack Hussain Obama) and then re-elected him in 2012. October 30, 2008, President Obama said, “We are five days away from fundamentally transforming The Unites States of America.”
SOMETHING AUDACIOUS: In 2016 this fundamental change was rejected by the voters. Donald Trump ran as a Republican but is really a populist and not a true politician, so he was elected by many who had not voted in decades because of frustration. President Obama continued in the same direction as all recent Presidents (Busch #1, Clinton & Busch #2) except for Ronald Reagan. President Obama took a much harder left than the previous Democratic and Republican presidents. Many Americans woke up and said enough is enough.
END THE WAR: Many Americans were not embarrassed of our country and cringed at the apologies. Many perceived that there was a silent declared war on police. Many Americans felt that America was to be sacrificed on the altar of the world community. Many Americans felt that America was being pushed into the European blender of the New World Order and did not want that for America. On November 8, 2016 they said enough is enough we want this war on America to end.
LIBERALS & PROGRESSIVES: Is it just me or do others notice that Liberals and progressives like to confuse the issue when they are not getting their way. No difference with the NFL’s reason for kneeling. Al Sharpton is saying that Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is acting like a slave or plantation owner, he likes to use words like this to scare and remind Blacks of the Antebellum South. Some are now saying this is racist because Black players are kneeling, but plenty of white players such as Aaron Rogers are speaking out in support. The problem with Rogers is he says we stand united, but united about or against what? Are they united in prayer; I just read an article claiming this was why they were kneeling.
BOOKER “T” WASHINGTON: Think of Al Sharpton, Jesse Jackson and others when you read this. Quote = “There is (a) class of colored people who make a business of keeping the troubles, the wrongs, and the hardships of the Negro race before the public. Having learned that they are able to make a living out of their troubles, they have grown into the settled habit of advertising their wrongs — partly because they want sympathy and partly because it pays. Some of these people do not want the Negro to lose his grievances, because they do not want to lose their jobs. … “
“There is a certain class of race problem-solvers who don’t want the patient to get well, because as long as the disease holds out they have not only an easy means of making a living, but also an easy medium through which to make themselves prominent before the public.”
COLIN KAEPERNICK: Kaepernick started the kneeling and is unemployed. He has donated money to a few causes but has demonstrated no ability to organize any effort to do anything that would make a difference or would actually matter to those he claims to be kneeling for.
I’M FROM WISCONSIN: I live 23 miles from where the Green Bay Packers play. I do not watch football on Sunday and will not. I am disappointed in what CEO Mark Murphy said and even more disappointed when QB Rogers requested that fans lock arms with the players in a show of unity. Aaron said they had a wonderful team meeting with lots of love and unity. Aw I’m about to cry. These comments by Rogers and Murphy came after President Trump held a rally in Alabama and stated, “Wouldn’t you love to see one of these NFL owners, when somebody disrespect’s our flag, to say, “GET THAT SON OF A BITCH OFF THE FIELD NOW. OUT. HE’S FIRED!” So why since that statement by our President are more players kneeling and locking arms etc. They are united against someone who dared to call them out. I say this because I doubt that they really know why they are locking arms or kneeling, but I would bet that most are angry at President Trump, spoiled brats throwing a tantrum.
SPOILED BRATS: These young men have been exceptional athletes since middle school and that is where the pampering started. It got worse in High School and worse still in college. For the most part these young men have lived as cloistered priests, away from normal society. No one has ever told them what to do in society and now Trump has the audacity to suggest that they should be terminated for disrespecting a tradition and our flag.
NFL MEETING: What a bunch of gibberish. The commissioner of the NFL is Roger Goodell and he is a strong leader (just kidding). He said we would like them to kneel, but we will not force them to kneel, but they are not disrespecting the flag. (Not disrespecting the flag??) The NFL said that it will partner with the players to correct social issues in their communities. What does that mean to you and to all of us? Those of you watching TV and perhaps listening to the radio will now be hit with commercials telling us what great community work the players are doing. The NFL will use the infomercials to make everyone love the players and the NFL again. To help us forget that the NFL disrespects America, the NFL will not show the anthem part of the pre-game any longer.
THE PROBLEM: Trump is like a dog on a bone and he does not let go. He is still fighting to correct the health care, taxes, welfare, immigration, the wall and a stronger military just to name a few things. This behavior of the NFL is a microcosm of America, and Trump ripped the bandage off to expose the bloody wound. Disrespect for police, disrespect for the rule of law, disrespect for teachers, disrespect for traditions, you owe me attitude, everyone gets a trophy, tear down that statue it offends me, I need a safe space and free speech matters unless you disagree with me..
HATRED: Trump says things that make you and me uncomfortable but his focus and direction do not change. The NFL, Liberal Progressive Americans, Media, Democrats and Republicans led by John McCain are throwing a tantrum because this President is not swayed by personal attacks and is not doing this to win a popularity contest. Trump is doing what he feels is best for America.
NOT FOR ME: I have not and will not watch NFL football until this ends. These players do not understand that they are just entertainment. Entertainment like music or a movie and most of us partake in entertainment to escape life for a little while. Back in Roman day’s people went to the Colosseum and were entertained by the Gladiators. Football is todays Gladiator, and I apologize if that is too harsh but that is the reality.
TAPS: February 2006 Master Sergeant J. F. and I are walking back from another memorial for another killed soldier. We spent much of our time down range in Salmon Pak but when back on Rustamijah we always seemed to have another memorial service to attend. Half way back to our hooch I mentioned to J. that I did not choke up or tear up at the last few memorial services when they played taps. We walked for a while in silence and Jonnie responded that he thought it was sometime during his 2nd tour when he stopped getting choked up.
THE FLAG: 2007 I am giving a speech in Hibbing Minnesota and they played the Star Spangled Banner. I got very emotional watching that flag and hearing that song. After serving in combat and seeing what I saw, this American tradition now took on a whole new meaning. I always try to be careful now when the anthem or pledge is played or recited. By my choice I fought for everyone’s freedom, but by my choice I will not watch them disrespect our flag!
MY WISH: I think the NFL are spoiled brats, and I wish all Americans would stop watching and switch to radio or just watch it on the news. It only takes a few seconds during the local sports broadcast to find out who won.