Sure thing. The NFL Players can all lay down, get down on one knee, not appear on the sidelines, burn the flag, or whatever else they can dream of doing for their "protests" against whatever it is that they are protesting. It is their right in the Constitution, even if some of them have never read it.
Supposedly, this is about racism and "racist cops shooting totally innocent black people." I actually did a paper on this while completing my Criminal Justice degree recently at the ripe old age of 60. I wanted to see what the real percentage was of this happening. If you go to the Bureau of Justice Statistics (BJS) and do a little research, then you will find the shockingly rare number that "racist cops" are shooting "totally innocent black people." However, I know for a fact that these NFL players would never do this. It is much easier to assume the "racist cops" narrative, than to discover the actual facts. I know the statistic, but I am not telling you, because it would take away my shock value of discovering the actual number.
I would hate to be so uneducated in life that I believed everything that I heard from the mainstream media and people with a political agenda, like the martyr Colin Kapernick. If these NFL players took the time to do their own research at the BJS, then I think they would realize the truth and how stupid there were for protesting in the first place. This is only one side of the story, however. Hatred towards our President is another. The funny thing is that Donald Trump was in the public eye for over 30 years or more and no one every labeled him as a racist until he ran for President. Hey, isn't this the tried and true method of character assassination used by Democrats for years? Hmm, I wonder. Perhaps you are foolish to believe that Donald Trump is a racist. Your line of thinking is that he has always been a racist and it just came out when he ran for President. That is so unbelievably stupid. Quit believing what others tell you, particularly the mainstream media. As my dad used to say, "Use your head for something besides a hat rack."
It is ironic that this display of NFL player solidarity by the NFL players correspondingly appears along side the release of "The Vietnam War," a documentary by Lynn Novick and Ken Burns. All this week, I have been watching this documentary. In addition, another documentary with footage from the Vietnam War called, "Against All Odds" also aired this week. As I watched these two documentaries, I was struck by the ridiculousness of the NFL players protests against the National Anthem.
In the documentary "Against All Odds," they showed, with actual film from the event, how Charlie Company was pinned down and ambushed, running out of ammunition and facing certain death. There was 7,000 Viet Cong and only 200 members of Charlie Company of which over 100 had already been killed or wounded. There was a tank commander and his two tanks called Alpha squad who decided on their own to drive their tanks right through the jungle, knocking down trees in the process to try and reach the remaining men of Charlie Company. It took them awhile, but they finally arrived late afternoon. Normally, the strategy is just to rescue the men and fall back, but this Alpha squad was different. They wanted to advance on the Viet Cong.
As I was watching the actual film from this event, I noticed that you could not even see where the Viet Cong were hiding. Imagine if you were right there at that scene and you could not even see the enemy in front of you, yet they were killing people to the left and right of you. Imagine what these men went through. The Viet Cong had dug bunkers and trenches and were well hidden. Damm, if these Alpha squad tanks didn't go right at the Viet Cong. They killed a bunch of them and forced the main force to retreat. After killing the Viet Cong, they backed up their tanks and loaded up Charlie Company's dead and wounded and began to head back to their base. However, darkness had set in and they got lost. They figured out if they called their base and told them to shoot up some flares, then they could follow the flares back to the base. Finally, they arrived back to the base without another conflict from the Viet Cong that day. If you want to know what a real victim is, then these guys are it. How weak are you if your claim of victimization is only racism?
These men were awarded the Presidential Unit Citation decades later by President Barack H. Obama, although I am not sure why it took so long for these men to be recognized. When you contrast these brave men who served our country with the protests by the NFL players, there is simply no comparison. I will stand for the National Anthem for the rest of my life as I have always done, because I know full well the sacrifices our men and women in uniform have made for our country.
If the NFL players were to study the documentaries on World War I, World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, and the Iraq and Afghanistan War, then I think they would see things much differently than they do today. These men and women didn't go into battle saying that they would not fight alongside a black soldier, or a white soldier. They went in together and came out, if they were one of the lucky ones, as brothers and sisters united by the United States of America, our flag and our respect for our National Anthem.
I saw a study over the weekend that said 80% of Americans feel the same way that I do. The problem with this particular NFL players' protest is the same as most liberal protests. They mistakenly believe that everyone thinks the same way that they do. What they fail to understand is, yes they have a big microphone because of social media, but that doesn't mean everyone agrees with them. I hate to break it to the NFL and its players.Very few Americans agree with you and I guarantee you, there is an even smaller number of Veterans that do. Probably about the same percentage as racist cops killing innocent black people.
This is victimization run amok. If you a NFL black player, then I am sure you have been a victim of some form of racism. Remember what the great Martin Luther King used to say, or do you even know? "We shall overcome." What did Dr. King mean by this? He meant that you should not let racism stop you from achieving your dreams. Overcome it. It is kind of like when you were made fun of as a kid. We all were made fun of. We didn't like it at the time, but the difference is that we overcame it. We didn't let it ruin our lives or consume our thinking from that point on. If you focus on the fact that police are racist, America is racist, our founders were slave owners and racists, and all that baloney, then you are ignoring the greatness of our country. Where else would you rather live? If you do not like America, then leave. Take off your NFL gear and move to Europe, Asia or Africa. See how you like that over America.
When you contrast your racism victimization with those of Charlie Company or Alpha squad, it looks rather pale in comparison. God help our country if we have to fight with people who are worried about getting their feelings hurt and being a victim of racism. We might not stand a chance. The Viet Cong didn't care if you were black or white. They shot at you regardless. The same goes for ISIS or the Taliban. They only want to kill Americans. It makes no difference what your skin color is.
I know my little blog will fall on deaf ears, but I wanted to say it anyway. I love America and I love our flag, our National Anthem and especially our Veterans.
By the way, today I am taking all of my NFL jerseys, shirts and hats down to the local thrift store. I will not be attending any NFL games any more. Further, I will not watch the NFL on television either, including the Super Bowl. I went through this weekend without watching one second of the NFL. I did not miss it at all. This is my counter protest.
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Friday, June 17, 2016
Vote For or Against Change This November
The GOP Elites love to talk about Ronald Reagan and how great a President he was while in office. While I would agree wholeheartedly that he was a great President, what the GOP Elites fail to understand is how he was able to be a great President. He appealed to most all of the American voters.
These GOP Elites have taken some of the qualities of Reagan and tried to duplicate these into the GOP Party Platform over the years. Things like strong Christian values, tax reform, a strong military, and exceptional economic growth have all been touted by the GOP Elites as the things that we need to move this country forward. If this is true, then why have you put up John McCain and Mitt Romney as your last two Presidential candidates?
The political pundits in D.C. tell the Republicans that they need to put forth someone that can reach across the aisle, form consensus and get things done on the Hill. Well, supposedly John McCain and Mitt Romney both fit that bill. However, I have to ask, how did that work out? Not so well. The truth is that these GOP Elites have been lying all along. They want divided government, so they can keep things the same.
Right now, we are witnessing an unprecedented Presidential election season. The GOP Elites have tried everything in their power to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination. Even after he has gotten enough delegates to get the nomination, these GOP Elites are still trying to figure out a way that Mr. Trump does not get the nomination at the Republican convention. This is truly astounding. These elitists favor not voting at all, or perhaps even voting for the Democratic candidate which would be a unprecedented and fateful decision.
Poor Mr. Trump. He won the nomination fair and square and yet day after day we hear of Republican politicians and pundits who say "they will not support him." He had to beat back 16 challengers in the Republican primaries and succeeded. This is what successful people do. They win.
These GOP Elites are some arrogant bastards. Write down their names when you hear them. If they are a politician, then vote them out of office. All of these SOB's. They do not represent the American people in any way, shape, or form. They are simply trying to protect their turf. They are trying to protect the money flow in D.C. that flows into their personal bank accounts. Mr. Trump said he didn't need the political pundits. These people lost thousands, tens of thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars, because Mr. Trump didn't need their "expertise."
The emperor has no clothes. I am not talking about Mr. Trump, but rather these GOP Elites. Mr. Trump has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Washington, D.C. is nothing short of a cesspool of politicians who care nothing about the American citizens. All these GOP Elites care about is themselves. The proof is in how they are acting towards Mr. Trump.
If you are a Trump supporter, then do not be disheartened by the polls that show such an unfavorable rating for Mr. Trump.
Those polls are done by the people who didn't get paid those thousands of dollars that they normally get every election cycle.
Mr. Trump did not need these pollsters, so now they are paying him back with these "rigged polls" showing his supposed unfavorable ratings. The purpose of polls is to dissuade voters from voting. I do not think it is going to work this year. The American voter is more informed now. We'll see how it all works out. So far, the old tried and true ways of Washington, D.C. have not worked to take out Mr. Trump.
It is not any better on the Democratic side. Hillary Clinton is being investigated by the FBI. Will she be indicted, or is the fix in already? Does she have inside knowledge that she will not be indicted? If so, then why hasn't the FBI stopped investigating her? Mrs. Clinton has said over and over again that there is "zero chance" of her being indicted. What is she doing by making these kind of bold statements? Does she have some kind of secret agreement with the President that he will quickly pardon her if she is indicted? Is she "daring" a grand jury to indict her? What in the hell is she doing? It seems to me that she is not dropping out, even if she is indicted. Obviously, the American voter has no right to know the truth. Who gives a rat's ass about us?
With the terrorist attack in Orlando, the FBI was all over the news. We even heard of a grand jury being put in place within days of the horrific event. The FBI investigation has moved swiftly. All kinds of new information has come out from the FBI about the terrorist and his wife. It kind of makes you wonder doesn't it? In a terrorist attack, the FBI can move swiftly, but when it comes to Hillary Clinton, they have dragged her investigation out over several months. They can't seem to get a grand jury in place to review Mrs. Clinton's activities. Seems like there is a defugalty here. I do not think this is the FBI's fault at all. There is something going on behind the scenes that we do not know about. If Mrs. Clinton wins, then we will never know about it.
If Mrs. Clinton is not indicted, then what does this mean? Regardless whether or not she gets indicted, one thing is certain. The status quo in Washington, D.C. will remain the same for the Democrats. Hillary's supporters will vote for her even if she is indicted. You can bank on that fact. The Democratic money flow will continue.
Poor Bernie Sanders. He has not dropped out, because I am sure that he is expecting an FBI indictment any day now. Mr. Sanders must believe that he can swoop in and get the nomination after Hillary bows out. I am sorry to be the one to say it, but Hillary Clinton is not bowing out regardless whether or not she gets indicted. Bernie supporters should be furious and vote for Mr. Trump.
On the other side, if the GOP Elites are successful in stopping Mr. Trump from being elected, then the status quo will remain the same for them, too. Both parties want things to stay the same, regardless of what you hear, read about or watch on television. There are wolves in the hen house.
The reason why Hillary Clinton is running for President is because she wants the power and historical legacy of being the first woman President and the first husband and wife Presidents. The reason why Donald Trump is running for President is that he wants to help the American people and make America great again. A stark difference.
This Presidential election boils down to this simple conclusion. If you vote for Hillary Clinton, then you are voting against changes in Washington, D.C.
On the other hand, if you vote for Donald Trump, then you are voting for change in Washington, D.C.
Now, the big question for the American voters is:
Do we, the American people, want things in Washington, D.C. to change or not?
If you can honestly answer this question, then you know how to vote in November. Don't vote for a woman and don't vote for a businessman. Vote only for whether you want change in Washington, D.C. or not. It boils down to this one issue. Let's hope that the American people win this November, not the status quo.
These GOP Elites have taken some of the qualities of Reagan and tried to duplicate these into the GOP Party Platform over the years. Things like strong Christian values, tax reform, a strong military, and exceptional economic growth have all been touted by the GOP Elites as the things that we need to move this country forward. If this is true, then why have you put up John McCain and Mitt Romney as your last two Presidential candidates?
The political pundits in D.C. tell the Republicans that they need to put forth someone that can reach across the aisle, form consensus and get things done on the Hill. Well, supposedly John McCain and Mitt Romney both fit that bill. However, I have to ask, how did that work out? Not so well. The truth is that these GOP Elites have been lying all along. They want divided government, so they can keep things the same.
Right now, we are witnessing an unprecedented Presidential election season. The GOP Elites have tried everything in their power to stop Donald Trump from getting the nomination. Even after he has gotten enough delegates to get the nomination, these GOP Elites are still trying to figure out a way that Mr. Trump does not get the nomination at the Republican convention. This is truly astounding. These elitists favor not voting at all, or perhaps even voting for the Democratic candidate which would be a unprecedented and fateful decision.
Poor Mr. Trump. He won the nomination fair and square and yet day after day we hear of Republican politicians and pundits who say "they will not support him." He had to beat back 16 challengers in the Republican primaries and succeeded. This is what successful people do. They win.
These GOP Elites are some arrogant bastards. Write down their names when you hear them. If they are a politician, then vote them out of office. All of these SOB's. They do not represent the American people in any way, shape, or form. They are simply trying to protect their turf. They are trying to protect the money flow in D.C. that flows into their personal bank accounts. Mr. Trump said he didn't need the political pundits. These people lost thousands, tens of thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars, because Mr. Trump didn't need their "expertise."
The emperor has no clothes. I am not talking about Mr. Trump, but rather these GOP Elites. Mr. Trump has proven beyond a shadow of a doubt that Washington, D.C. is nothing short of a cesspool of politicians who care nothing about the American citizens. All these GOP Elites care about is themselves. The proof is in how they are acting towards Mr. Trump.
If you are a Trump supporter, then do not be disheartened by the polls that show such an unfavorable rating for Mr. Trump.
Those polls are done by the people who didn't get paid those thousands of dollars that they normally get every election cycle.
Mr. Trump did not need these pollsters, so now they are paying him back with these "rigged polls" showing his supposed unfavorable ratings. The purpose of polls is to dissuade voters from voting. I do not think it is going to work this year. The American voter is more informed now. We'll see how it all works out. So far, the old tried and true ways of Washington, D.C. have not worked to take out Mr. Trump.
It is not any better on the Democratic side. Hillary Clinton is being investigated by the FBI. Will she be indicted, or is the fix in already? Does she have inside knowledge that she will not be indicted? If so, then why hasn't the FBI stopped investigating her? Mrs. Clinton has said over and over again that there is "zero chance" of her being indicted. What is she doing by making these kind of bold statements? Does she have some kind of secret agreement with the President that he will quickly pardon her if she is indicted? Is she "daring" a grand jury to indict her? What in the hell is she doing? It seems to me that she is not dropping out, even if she is indicted. Obviously, the American voter has no right to know the truth. Who gives a rat's ass about us?
With the terrorist attack in Orlando, the FBI was all over the news. We even heard of a grand jury being put in place within days of the horrific event. The FBI investigation has moved swiftly. All kinds of new information has come out from the FBI about the terrorist and his wife. It kind of makes you wonder doesn't it? In a terrorist attack, the FBI can move swiftly, but when it comes to Hillary Clinton, they have dragged her investigation out over several months. They can't seem to get a grand jury in place to review Mrs. Clinton's activities. Seems like there is a defugalty here. I do not think this is the FBI's fault at all. There is something going on behind the scenes that we do not know about. If Mrs. Clinton wins, then we will never know about it.
If Mrs. Clinton is not indicted, then what does this mean? Regardless whether or not she gets indicted, one thing is certain. The status quo in Washington, D.C. will remain the same for the Democrats. Hillary's supporters will vote for her even if she is indicted. You can bank on that fact. The Democratic money flow will continue.
Poor Bernie Sanders. He has not dropped out, because I am sure that he is expecting an FBI indictment any day now. Mr. Sanders must believe that he can swoop in and get the nomination after Hillary bows out. I am sorry to be the one to say it, but Hillary Clinton is not bowing out regardless whether or not she gets indicted. Bernie supporters should be furious and vote for Mr. Trump.
On the other side, if the GOP Elites are successful in stopping Mr. Trump from being elected, then the status quo will remain the same for them, too. Both parties want things to stay the same, regardless of what you hear, read about or watch on television. There are wolves in the hen house.
The reason why Hillary Clinton is running for President is because she wants the power and historical legacy of being the first woman President and the first husband and wife Presidents. The reason why Donald Trump is running for President is that he wants to help the American people and make America great again. A stark difference.
This Presidential election boils down to this simple conclusion. If you vote for Hillary Clinton, then you are voting against changes in Washington, D.C.
On the other hand, if you vote for Donald Trump, then you are voting for change in Washington, D.C.
Now, the big question for the American voters is:
Do we, the American people, want things in Washington, D.C. to change or not?
If you can honestly answer this question, then you know how to vote in November. Don't vote for a woman and don't vote for a businessman. Vote only for whether you want change in Washington, D.C. or not. It boils down to this one issue. Let's hope that the American people win this November, not the status quo.
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