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OrangeBlossomBaby 09-03-2020 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Dana1963 (Post 1827558)
Most of the NFL does not own their stadiums municipalities built them with our tax dollars same with Soccer, Hockey, BB, Tennis and Baseball.
Heh yeah it should be interesting to see what happens to the taxpayers when the tax bill comes due. Those stadiums and games provide a LOT of tourism revenue. But hey go ahead and shut'em down by boycotting them. Don't forget all those restaurants and stores that thrive on stadium events, that might have to shut down if THEY don't get revenue. And all those employees who will be unemployed if their employers no longer have hours for them.

Everyone will be living on the dreaded tax dollar, all because little Jonny doesn't think black lives matter.

Oh well.

Dana1963 09-03-2020 07:54 AM
So your for affirmative action. Equal number of Black, Brown and white in the workplace or will you agree on percentages?
Throwing out the most qualified.

Bucco 09-03-2020 07:54 AM
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Originally Posted by OrangeBlossomBaby (Post 1827571)
Heh yeah it should be interesting to see what happens to the taxpayers when the tax bill comes due. Those stadiums and games provide a LOT of tourism revenue. But hey go ahead and shut'em down by boycotting them. Don't forget all those restaurants and stores that thrive on stadium events, that might have to shut down if THEY don't get revenue. And all those employees who will be unemployed if their employers no longer have hours for them.

Everyone will be living on the dreaded tax dollar, all because little Jonny doesn't think black lives matter.

Oh well.
Not listening, and following makes you lose long term vision.

sooziesoul 09-03-2020 08:06 AM
I was born into a racing family. It has always been part of my life. But, I have become discouraged with NASCAR as well . Banning the Confederate flag and the whole Bubba Wallace thing.

wyatt1963 09-03-2020 08:24 AM
NFL= No Fans Left

Scorpyo 09-03-2020 08:28 AM
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Originally Posted by tophcfa (Post 1827168)
Which one of their wives, their X’s or the current one?
Wives current or past - yeah right? Don't you just mean their kids' unmarried mothers past, present and future? Did I cross the line?

Lottoguy 09-03-2020 08:45 AM
Most of that attendance is lost because the two LA teams play on a very small temporary field. Now, both teams this year will be playing in a brand new stadium. The Raiders in Vegas also play in a new stadium.
The Chargers’ attendance problem in Los Angeles, explained - SBNation.com

UseYourBrain 09-03-2020 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by camaguey48 (Post 1827479)
Ahhhh! Legally. Another key word.
Personally, I prefer it to also not be not anti- American. I’d love for all these athletes who do nothing for the cause but disrespect the flag While they are at work and who think we are so horrible to go live in another country. Can we please make that happen. You are free to leave the country. In the meantime, I won’t be watching Them on TV. If they actually protested at some other point in time I might listen but kneeling gets my blood pressure up.

dcorts 09-03-2020 09:16 AM
If you want to hit them in the pocket book start communicating to all to quit buying the advertizers goods by name. Ie budweiser, coke or whoever is advertising. If this circulates across america and people stop buying the money supporting the events will away. So far you seam safe with golf.

airstreamingypsy 09-03-2020 09:23 AM
Why do people think other people care what they watch on TV?

charlieo1126@gmail.com 09-03-2020 09:28 AM
Maybe you don’t
 
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Originally Posted by Stu from NYC (Post 1827401)
Irregardless of what you said thank you for your service.

Seems like a lot more widows and widowers here than divorcees.
get out as much as a single guy does , believe me the divorce rate is high here

Red White & Blue 09-03-2020 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by manaboutown (Post 1827443)
Is there "affirmative action" in the NBA or NFL?
No, but in sports a non-essential job maybe their should be....

charlieo1126@gmail.com 09-03-2020 09:39 AM
T V ratings were up 5% last year
 
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Originally Posted by Red White & Blue (Post 1827429)
Don't know where you got your INFO for the NFL viewership going up 2018 and 2019.
But,
Here are some NFL Attendance DATA showing interest in the game is going down.
2016 - 17,755.671
2017 - 17,253,425
2018 - 17,177,581
2019 - 17,040,039
Link below:
2016 NFL Attendance Data | Pro-Football-Reference.com
nFL had 47 of top 50 Rated shows, average game was watched by 16.5 million people, 180 million people watched last year . So I guess somebody is watching

jimjamuser 09-03-2020 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by DeanFL (Post 1827140)
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I have NOT watched one minute of Baseball, Basketball, team sports this year. Only Golf. Was really looking forward to Pro Football, esp with Brady now in Tampa Bay. I even bought a Brady/Tampa Bay jersey. Was hoping that Goodell would stay out of the fray and pandering - NO! (anyone want the jersey?). Really not sure if I will watch NFL games now. Why must EVERYTHING be so POLITICAL??? (BTW, pls no political comments or Mods will delete...).

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NFL teams will add symbols to their end zones and helmets this season as part of a leaguewide effort to make clear its commitment to social justice.

NFL commissioner Roger Goodell said Tuesday that teams will stencil two phrases into the backs of their end zones — “End Racism” and “It Takes All of Us” — this season. Additionally, he said players will be allowed to wear helmet decals “bearing the names of the victims” of police violence and systemic racism.

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NFL using end-zone stencils, helmet stickers in social-justice push - Chicago Sun-Times
Sure, I'll take the jersey if it is large or medium. Please put leave it outside on my car. Thank you.

VillageLiberal 09-03-2020 09:44 AM
Our household will be watching, we support the players and their peaceful protests, its time to end systemic rascism once and for all. I Served So They Can Kneel.


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