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QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 3, 2018 -> 04:29 AM) Kaepernick has been unable to find employment again because of his protest, so he is just like the average Joe you mentioned protesting at their own work. Kaep probably should be happy he's not playing. The brain injury thing is serious issue and surely he's set for life financially from his previous years in the league.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 5, 2018 -> 01:46 AM) Want to bet the house? Definitely. Surely you are aware of how rotten Soria is.

Soria is a horrific baseball pitcher, but he won't be with the Sox when they contend so no biggie. It will be annoying to see him pitch next season, however, on the South Side. Royals fans are dancing in the streets getting rid of Soria.

QUOTE (StrangeSox @ Jan 3, 2018 -> 03:18 PM) greg, I know you won't ever listen, but NK has nuclear weapons as a deterrent, not because they're crazy enough to launch a first-strike against the US. It's the same reason they have tons of artillery pointed at Seoul. "You hit us, we hit you back hard." The world has condemned NK, again and again, and sanctions have been ratcheting up for years. The world is also turning its back on the US and recognizing just how much US leadership has diminished around the world in the past year thanks largely to our goofy idiot cartoon leader, too. Please don't give me any of the North Korean "reasoning" on this matter. Cmon. Kim Jong Un wants continued power, more power. He would definitely launch a nuke at Hawaii or the mainland. You can't even pretend to think Jong Un is reasonable. I concede Trump should not be president but I'm not going to give any benefit of the doubt to the man who has at least a 40/60 chance of ending the world as we know it -- Rodman's buddy Kim.

Guys, Kim Jong Un is a menace. Trump may be a moron but there should be world wide outrage over Jong Un and there isn't. I back Trump on this one while suggesting the end of the world is closer than many think. We may have nuclear war sooner rather than later because of Jong Un. Isn't it oddly weird that a friend of Dennis Rodman will be the one to send some nukes and start the horrific turn of events. I mean Trump sucks and all that but he has to stand up to the turkey in North Korea. They are building nukes for a reason and that reason is to blow us off the map.

QUOTE (bigruss22 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 11:01 PM) Not standing at the game is apparently a way to possible get punched as well, so I don't think that criteria you set is consistent. If you are saying you need to stand for the anthem, then stand whether in public or privacy. If you think it's wrong to sit or kneel during the anthem then you should hold yourself to the same standard. It's kind of weird to stand up when alone in your living room and nobody's in the house but yourself. Somebody might accuse you of talking to yourself.

QUOTE (Tex @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 11:12 PM) Basically many patriotic Americans demand the same freedoms that the North Koreans, Russians, Chinese, and various dictatorial nations have to show their patriotism. Funny how so many Americans talk with pride about all of our freedoms while demanding that they not be exercised. People have the right to do whatever they want. Nobody is saying Colin and the others can't kneel during the anthem. However it doesn't have to be a popular move. Again ... like I said, can the average Joe "protest" while at work? The answer is no. You'd be fired in many lines of work for calling attention to yourself via protest. I support Colin's right to do whatever he wants. I'm saying it's not a great way to protest something in a team sport. You are off on your own island. Why not attack the issue in a more productive way when you are offending military by the method you chose? Also you are protesting on company time so to speak when most people can't lest they be fired?

QUOTE (KyYlE23 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 08:25 PM) It’s not a new standard, it’s a standard you are applying to players but not yourself But I stand during the anthem at games just not in private or in bars. I think standing in a bar could get you punched by the way. It'd seem like you are being abnoxious again in drawing attention to yourself. I did not know many people stood in private. That practice of standing alone during the anthem in a house or apartment surprised me that people do it.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 07:59 PM) Personally, if you are watching on TV and they are showing the anthem and you aren't standing, I have no idea how you could complain about someone taking a knee even if their reason for taking a knee is what Fox News wants you to think it is, even though it is not. I didn't know this was something people even considered doing. I don't stand during the anthem in privacy so I guess I am a hypocrite if this is the new standard.

QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 07:59 PM) Greg, I used to kind of feel bad for you because of how hard people come down on you. You just don't get it. Have fun. I added a p.s. to my last post to you BTW. I don't know if you saw it but it should be added to my stance on your situation with your uncle.

QUOTE (Dick Allen @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 07:40 PM) Hey Greg, when you watch a game on TV and they show the anthem, are you standing at attention or sitting on your couch disrespecting the military? I've watched games with friends, in bars, at houses, and I have never seen one person stand when it was shown on TV. How disrespectful. It doesn't matter the reason the players have for kneeling. It's what Trump and Rush and Hannity want you to believe. That's the real reason. No. I only stand when the anthem is played at the arena/stadium, per tradition and custom and respect and all that. I've never heard that there's a movement to stand in privacy during the anthem. I do not do it so perhaps I am out of line there. I'll have to think about it some more. QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 07:42 PM) THEY AREN'T KNEELING TO PROTEST THE MILITARY!!!! Why is this so fn hard to understand? My uncle, like Trump, repeats what he sees on Fox News and repeats it. He doesn't listen to the people protesting to get their reasoning and can't see the big picture. He disagrees with me without getting the whole story. My uncle says attendance and ratings for the NFL are down because of the kneeling. Gee, wonder where he heard that BS? Rovell tweeted that 20 of the top 30 most watched events on TV last year were NFL games. Yeah, really struggling. Well your uncle could have had an informative discussion with you which I guess was ended by your mom hitting you in the head. I just can't buy some of your arguments about disagreements. You say your uncle repeats what he hears on Fox news. By saying that you are implying he has not thought this out at all. My take from afar is you are another person who can't accept anybody else's position on a matter as perhaps being correct. You say angrily "THEY ARENT KNEELING TO PROTEST THE MILITARY!!!" Yet guess what? They picked a forum of protest that ANGERS and saddens the military. The anthem is their baby so to speak. The anthem represents much to military. Have you seen the pomp and circumstance at an NFL game INVOLVING THE MILITARY and the flag? Guess what else? You are not the only person who has the right to have an opinion. You think you are right. Guess what? You might be wrong. Your uncle has an opinion. Yet instead of considering it? Ah, he got that from Fox news. I'm right. He's wrong. Pass me the ham and turkey please. p.s.: I will say this: The fact your uncle said Kap deserved to be shot is scary and wrong and dangerous. If that's the sole reason you dismissed unc's opinion, then my bad. It sounds like you disagree with more than that stance, however, you also disagree flat out about his anthem stance. But the shooting of Kap comment could make you leave the room and if you are that upset about that comment and believed he was serious, my bad.

QUOTE (soxfan2014 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 07:35 PM) Question for everyone: if they stopped doing the National Anthem before sporting events, would you care? And why or why not? Great question. I probably would have to think about that some more before stating a final opinion. I know I've been to a lot of sporting events where during the first time out they honor a military member after reading her/his accomplishment(s) in said military and the crowd goes wild with applause, standing ovations and the military person seems to enjoy the fans' reaction. It seems a very special moment for all. Because it's been tradition to play the anthem so long I'd probably like it to remain. however if many of the participants are disgusted by the anthem and what they feel it represents, they should be heard as well regards to their concerns. Great question. I must think about it.

QUOTE (Quin @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 05:43 PM) What is an acceptable protest for you? As far as for sports figures, having a discussion/forum on a non game day. Bring in some military members and discuss why they would be offended by this. Thoroughly discuss the matter and the fact protesting social issues, as serious as they are, might be unwise on game day. Discuss all sides. Let Kap lead the discussion. What's wrong with a protest that doesn't scream, me, me, me? Again, if an NFL quarterback decides to protest on game day, the entire day has become about one player, or a few more if they join him in protest. It's the wrong avenue for protest IMO. I could be wrong. Not saying I know it all. Kneeling during the anthem on game day puts all the attention on that one player, which is not good in a team sport, when the attention is for something non sports related. You know, players rebelling during the anthem hasn't exactly been good for business. In other walks of life, you could be fired on the spot for individual protests you decide to do at work or while representing your company.

QUOTE (LittleHurt05 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 02:57 PM) A few days later, Dabo Swinney apologized to his team for his comments, for being a distraction and possibly breaking up team unity. https://sports.yahoo.com/news/clemson-lb-da...-201439371.html I didn't see that. When I have time I'll watch it. I assume he's mad at himself for doing the same thing the kneeling during the anthem does, take away from the team aspect of football. Like he said you don't want one person out on an island in a team sport. What Dabo did say in his first clip was instead of kneeling why not discuss it in a set-up press conference format, a town hall type meeting? QUOTE (Brian @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 03:40 PM) Some people just refuse to open their ears and listen instead of being just told what to think. Your uncle is being told what to think?? Why? Cause he disagrees with you? Don't really understand that line. Whether Kap likes it or not millions of people do think kneeling during the anthem is disrespecting the military. So yes he disagrees with you. QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 05:51 PM) Being a silent c**n and learning his place. Come on now man, it's obvious. Damn. I'd give you some time off for that. Too many things wrong with that post. I think an athlete can protest all he wants away from the stadium or by holding a news conference with several other players or town meeting just to discuss issues. It's the consummate team sport. Why have a QB draw all this attention to himself on game day on a matter that has nothing to do with football? And in the process he picks a forum that offends military. Real smart when the NFL is so tied into pre-game activities that involve the military: flyovers, rolling out of the flag on the field, etc. I was talking to a guy who said he flat out stopped watching NFL over all this. Said you disrespect the military, that's it for him and that sport. Interesting.

I now am a Dabo Swinney fan. He doesn't care about PC in his answer on the anthem. So maybe I'm not the only one who doesn't like anthem protests. I like the way Swinney calls for Colin to protest in a different way. And like me he mentions the team part of all this. Breaking up team unity with one guy breaking away.

QUOTE (Dam8610 @ Jan 1, 2018 -> 09:25 PM) The article is from Snopes, they're known as fact checkers and well respected by pretty much everyone. What further substantiation do you need? I said he wins the argument in a debate format. He's the winner. However, I see what I see. I know what I know.

QUOTE (whitesoxfan99 @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 12:48 AM) Georgia's coaching staff being dominated. Why not call timeouts to give yourself time to answer and score? Kicking the long FG was laughably dumb. Michel and Chubb only having 8 combined carries is a joke with how easily they've ran the ball. Twitter hammering Lincoln Riley. Just killing him. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Jan 2, 2018 -> 12:53 AM) Georgia is not....not good The Bulldogs may not be good but they are not half bad. I can't believe Twitter was just killing Lincoln Riley for not passing the ball more in the OTs. Then Georgia wins on a 30 yard run in OT. Just.Win.Baby or get killed on social media.

I read what you copy and pasted Iwritecode. I can buy that. You have supported your stance well. In a debate I'm sure your evidence, if the article was substantiated as true and correct, would deem you the victor in any debate with me on this.

QUOTE (Iwritecode @ Dec 31, 2017 -> 10:00 PM) There is a term for it. It's called "the blue car syndrome". The basic premise is that if you buy a blue car, then you suddenly notice a lot more other blue cars on the road. It doesn't mean that everyone suddenly went out and bought a blue car, you just never noticed before. This is the exact same thing you are experiencing. People didn't stop saying Merry Christmas. You are just more hyper aware of it because you think Trump had something to do with it. I can accept your post as a very good one and intelligent, not like many of those blasting me. I don't completely agree with the premise because what my perception is, is I feel, a true perception. To tell you the truth the reason I first posted anything about Merry Christmas was somebody else mentioned to me how they noticed the change this year and it spurred me to say, "Definitely, me too." I don't know if it's all the blue car syndrome and I am me and know what me sees and hears.

QUOTE (witesoxfan @ Dec 29, 2017 -> 08:46 PM) She has stated that she trains as a boxer. My assumption is that she is likely in very good shape. When adrenaline kicks in, people can also do surprising things. I don't see any reason she couldn't have fended him off for 10 minutes. I agree. This story is so troubling. I hope justice is served here. Horrible story. She must have been terrified and nobody came to help her either.

QUOTE (kwolf68 @ Dec 30, 2017 -> 06:27 PM) Awesome. I love these trips down memory lane....seems we're reliving the lost 2006 season. Can't wait to discuss the poor base running by Jerry Dybzinksi in 1983 and if Hoyt should have come back for game 4 (NO, LaRussa made the right call, Burns pitched an absolute masterpiece that the Sox offense farked up....shoulda been a 1-0 Game 4 win and then Hoyt beats MacGregor in Game 5 and Sox win the 83 World Series....at least that's how I see it in my mind. There is no question we SHOULD have won it all that year in 1983. OK, Dybzinski simply blew that game. There is no way he gets hung up on the basepaths like that. There is NO fricking way Hoyt loses the fifth game. LaRussa cannot be second guessed cause Britt Burns pitched a damn shutout. Dybber is perhaps the biggest goat in Chicago sports history and he has escaped the wrath of fans forever. What he did is WAY WORSE than what Bartman did to the cubs. Dybber cost the Sox a WS title. There's no way Hoyt loses. No way!!! BTW, picking up Ichiro makes zero sense right now. None. Even as a pinch hitter. Make him a coach. I'd be all for that.

QUOTE (illinilaw08 @ Dec 28, 2017 -> 07:51 PM) Greg - it's mainly that you think this is an important issue. The war on Christmas is a joke. There are Christmas trees everywhere, every year, there are Christmas lights and decorations all over the country, in stores and otherwise. TV shows have Christmas episodes. Networks still air Rudolph. Any "attacks" on Christmas are pushes for inclusion. Hey, in addition to a Christmas tree, let's have a Menorah! Instead of wishing a customer a Merry Christmas, let's wish them Happy Holidays in case they don't celebrate Christmas! Who is hurt by any of that? There are people in this country who are actually discriminated against. The fact that you (a) think people couldn't say Merry Christmas before; (b) think now people can say Merry Christmas; and © that this is all a victory for Trump is mind boggling. Not a bad post Illini. At least you are trying to get me. I do disagree with your opening and closing sentences though. You don't have my position down completely. QUOTE (KagakuOtoko @ Dec 29, 2017 -> 03:37 AM) Greg, you are right in the fact that people cannot tell you what you have experienced. If you have noticed more people saying Merry Xmas, good for you. If you want to give Trump props for it, good for you too. I don't even give a flying f*** anymore. Thanks Kagaku. Finally somebody acknowledges Greg's point! Thank u sir. That's all I'm trying to say. I have noticed it more this year, much more in my experience. That's all. I did not try to make this a majestic issue for Trump. I've given Trump some props for it, yes. By doing that I'm now a Trump lover. Some people on this board are very intolerant of others' positions. Thank u for recognizing that greg actually MIGHT have noticeda difference this year. The others are very intolerant. They are calling me a liar at worst; a simpleton who is incapable of noticing differences at best. Thank u. QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 29, 2017 -> 04:10 AM) Literally nothing changed. It was a way to band together evangelicals against a common enemy. Just wait until those people want business closed on sundays, I wonder if THAT will get as much support. How do you know what I experienced in terms of noticing a change? Do you say I'm flat out lying? Why would I do that on a message board. Do u suggest I am incapable of observation? How come some of you don't like to discuss issues just jump on the person (me) with the non-majority viewpoint?

I can't believe how much you guys speak for me how do you know what I know how do you know what I see if I think I've heard merry Christmas More this year I think it's a good chance I've heard merry Christmas More this year you guys are lumping me in with everybody else that you hate very weird I'm telling you my experiences. You wont accept them

QUOTE (BigSqwert @ Dec 28, 2017 -> 06:13 PM) You have to give them credit. They were able to convince a bunch of uneducated, ignorant people that this was an actual thing. Never mind that I actually noticed more people saying merry Christmas this year. I'm uneducated and ignorant though. Oh well another issue I lose on the board

QUOTE (RockRaines @ Dec 27, 2017 -> 11:32 PM) greg, where did you get the idea that there was a war on christmas and thats its now "ok" to say Merry Christmas? Honest question. Through personal observation. Year after year I never heard "Merry Christmas" uttered anywhere except on Xmas Day at church. Or I never heard in weeks/days leading up to Christmas, the words "Have a merry christmas." There was literally no mention of Christmas. None. Now this is personal observation. Contrary to what is stated on here, when I heard "Happy Holidays" or "Have a happy holiday" I never got mad or thought, "Dammit, say merry christmas!" I did however make a mental note of this and went on my merry way, no pun intended. Suddenly this year, I happened to catch some of the controversy about Trump going nuts ,even saw the clip of him saying "Merry Christmas" is back. I may have read a thread on here ripping Trump for it or something as well. I didn't think much about it, then I start hearing "Merry CHristmas" or "Have a merry christmas" at some restaurants, coffee shops, SW Airlines on a few different flights. I can guarantee you I never heard it on SWA before. I thought to myself, "Damn, Trump must have had an effect on this." I actually in my mind credited Trump for something. I didn't go run around screaming, "Glory be! Christmas is back!" It wasn't that big a deal as some on here make it out to be for me. It was something I did notice and approve of. It did not affect me saying "Merry CHristmas" to anybody as I've been trained in PC well enough to not go there. I finally returned the Merry CHristmas the other day and it felt very very weird coming out of my mouth. To me, these all were holiday observations, not a huge deal. I didn't scream to the heavens, CHRISTMAS IS BACK, THANK U MR TRUMP" I just noticed it which has really really bothered some on here. To me it was a sequitir not a non sequitir in that because I NOTICED A CHANGE and Trump had spoken out, I deduced perhaps Trump had something to do with it. IT has been pointed out to me Obama also said it. That is good. I like that. But I do not recall Obama going on a tirade saying we all should say Merry Christmas, hence I have not credited Obama enuf for some people on here. In conclusion ... thank you for your question. I want to know what about my response(s) make me the scumbag I'm being portrayed to be. I think it stems from nobody believes me and also because i listen to Rush and Hannity on occasion in the car for brief periods of time I am considered to be their disciples/clones. Continue to flame me, I'm used to it.