President Trump releases petition requesting support on standing during the national anthem

[mdbl]

Source: USAToday

n another step to try to keep pressure on the NFL for not disciplining players who are choosing to protest during the national anthem, President Trump and Vice President Pence released a petition asking for supporters' signatures.

The Trump Make America Great Again Committee posted a petition Thursday on the GOP web site asking for signatures from supporters who believe in standing for The Star-Spangled Banner ''to show your patriotism and support," first reported by The New York Daily News.

The petition comes one day after NFL commissioner Roger Goodell, the NFL Players Association, team owners and players met for two days in New York City to discuss, among other things, how to handle the anthem moving forward and enact social change on a national level.

The movement started last season when then-San Francisco quarterback Colin Kaepernick took a knee. When Kaepernick knelt during the anthem, he did so to draw attention to racial inequality and police brutality.

Read more: https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/nfl/2017/10/19/donald-trump-petition-standing-during-national-anthem/782819001/

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All idiot trump had to do was acknowledge the protest and pay some lip service to their concerns but being the asshole that he is, here we are.

[coolsandy]

1. Trying to change the Constitution by petition? ok. Let's have petition about guns and impeachment.

[spiderpig]

2. Oh for Pete's sake - can't they let this go?

I care about climate change, medical care, and nuclear destruction.

I like football, and so does Mr. pig, but whether the players stand up, sit down or kneel with jazz hands - we don't care!!!

If there's one thing we know about The Moron (other than that he is a moron), it's that he will not let any perceived slight go. Ever. Richard Branson called him out on it long ago.

And he will seize on any diversion from his criminal activity. We're on to you, Dotard, and it won't work anymore.

[Vinca]

3. Only if Trump stops defacing flags.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/DONALD-TRUMP-AUTOGRAPH-AMERICAN-FLAG-Signed-At-Rally-Event-75-THIS-WEEKEND-ONLY-/272880438923?hash=item3f88f10e8b:g:2bEAAOSwFPRZ21uN

[truthisfreedom]

4. That's fail-proof.

[secondwind]

5. Unbelievable how he takes things to the Nth degree. He is like a pit bull.

[doc03]

8. And about as intellegent as a pit bull nt

[WePurrsevere]

11. Actually Pit Bulls are much smarter not to mention...

more caring and loyal.

[yuiyoshida]

6. So a kind of Purity test now.. for those who don't stand up...

they MUST be disrespecting the flag and Country, and should be severely beaten about the head and shoulders until they respect the Flag...


is this next? This country was based on protest...

[eShirl]

7. It's an obedience to white authority test.

[doc03]

9. I took an oath to protect and defend the Constitution of the US when

I was inducted into the Army. They didn't say the flag or some stupid Anthem they said the Constitution of the US.
The 1st Amendment says we have right to peacefully protest, it doesn't say unless I disagree with the protest.

[HAB911]

13. +++++++++++

[BumRushDaShow]

15. And feds sign the SF-61

when they are sworn (Oath of office) which states -

A. OATH OF OFFICE

I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic;
that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I take this obligation freely, without any mental
reservation or purpose of evasion; and that I will well and faithfully discharge the duties of the office on
which I am about to enter. So help me God.

B. AFFIDAVIT AS TO STRIKING AGAINST THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

I am not participating in any strike against the Government of the United States or any agency thereof,
and I will not so participate while an employee of the Government of the United States or any agency
thereof.

C. AFFIDAVIT AS TO THE PURCHASE AND SALE OF OFFICE

I have not, nor has anyone acting in my behalf, given, transferred, promised or paid any consideration for
or in expectation or hope of receiving assistance in securing this appointment.

Of course it is obvious who in the WH has already violated "C."

[Va Lefty]

10. Nothing says "freedom" like enforced displays of honor to the state

[turbinetree]

12. Dear Media, since this asshole sexual predator looks for nothing but attention

why are you giving it to him, I mean really, everyday you should remind the world that he is idiot and show the Access Hollywood Tape, until it drives him completely insane

[HAB911]

14. +++++++++++

[Irish_Dem]

16. Just a way to generate a new donor list. It's all about monetizing his base.