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Funtatlaguy

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9. I would too. However, this issue is a

Reply to uppityperson (Reply #8)

Sun Aug 12, 2018, 07:29 PM

Aug 2018

Winning one with many independents for Trump due to the way the MSM covers it.

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Easy answer to NFL players kneeling "controversy". [View all] Funtatlaguy Aug 2018 OP

Why should they? Its a respectful and righteous protests, it's purpose is to be seen. Squinch Aug 2018 #1

I agree backtoblue Aug 2018 #5

That's how the NFL was too until 2009. They could easily go back to the "traditional" way. RockRaven Aug 2018 #2

How about we recognize that football causes brain injury and ban it? Mike Rows His Boat Aug 2018 #3

No. It's a peaceful protest. They shouldn't be attacked or punished for it. Solly Mack Aug 2018 #4

A better idea: johnp3907 Aug 2018 #6

Nice compromise. White supremacists are spared seeing protests unblock Aug 2018 #7

I'd rather they focus on what the protests are about. uppityperson Aug 2018 #8

I would too. However, this issue is a Funtatlaguy Aug 2018 #9

I've seen polls showing 55 percent or more side with Trump on this issue. Elwood P Dowd Aug 2018 #10

I agree. It would be the logical compromise. Trust Buster Aug 2018 #11

Why is the national anthem even played? LiberalFighter Aug 2018 #12

Good point. smirkymonkey Aug 2018 #13

Indeed. And in the South, we also get a prayer Funtatlaguy Aug 2018 #14

The prayer thing has to sting sometimes. LiberalFighter Aug 2018 #15

I have relatives who routinely pray (quite sincerely) for safe travels Grammy23 Aug 2018 #16

They would say: "God works in mysterious ways". Funtatlaguy Aug 2018 #17

It is a lesson they were chosen to experience. Grammy23 Aug 2018 #18

Yep. I remember those exact words from Sunday School. Funtatlaguy Aug 2018 #19

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