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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:18:20 AM EDT
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Good for standing for what you believe, Sir. Just waiting now for him to be called a racist. 
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:22:17 AM EDT
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Good for him.
Screw the damn nfl. Let them keep losing supporters. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:24:58 AM EDT
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Good on that man. Fuck the NFL. I hope they are bankrupt by December.
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:28:19 AM EDT
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Good
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:31:21 AM EDT
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Good for standing for what you believe, Sir. Just waiting now for him to be called a racist. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:36:52 AM EDT
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As a Saints fan.....good for him. Screw’em.
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:37:05 AM EDT
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good on him
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:42:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 7:59:17 AM EDT
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He might have been able to use the platform to publicly shame them (had he been allowed to speak at the ceremony), but . . . good for him telling them to pound sand.
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Posted: 11/3/2017 8:00:40 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 8:05:07 AM EDT
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I wish he would have showed up to the game and walked onto the field only to refuse the award in front of thousands and explain why. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 8:29:39 AM EDT
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I suspect they were intending to try to deflect some of the "disrespecting the flag" criticism by honoring a vet. Wise of him to not allow them to steal his good name and honor to boost their own. And as far as getting recognized, his name is now known by more people for his honorable stand that would have ever heard of him otherwise.
ETA: His name is Cmdr. John Wells. “Although I am touched and honored to be selected for such an award, the ongoing controversy with NFL players' disrespect for the national flag forces me to decline to participate in the presentation,” Wells said. "I am unable, in good conscience, to enter an NFL stadium while this discourtesy prevails. Since this award is tainted with the dishonorable actions of the NFL and its players, I cannot accept it.” Wells served in the Navy from 1972 to 1994 and afterward became an attorney concentrating in military and veterans law, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He was set to receive the award given by Medicare to senior citizens who have made significant accomplishments. The Saints said in a statement Thursday they were disappointed by Wells’ decision. “We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 8:38:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 8:41:11 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:00:45 AM EDT
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“We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:01:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:03:13 AM EDT
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I wish he would have showed up to the game and walked onto the field only to refuse the award in front of thousands and explain why. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:06:59 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryThe Saints said in a statement Thursday they were disappointed by Wells’ decision. “We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” THEY support the country by their antics during the Anthem, and WELLS is the "distraction". Unbelievable. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:08:09 AM EDT
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Quote History“We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” By your actions - you put Micheal Brown above all the vets - Please move to the sand box and pound some sand. Red |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:08:14 AM EDT
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Quote History“We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” Bullshit! They are trying to ignore the problem and hope it goes away. Sorry NFL, but can't just pretend most of your employees are out of control douchebags.
Good for that sailor for doing right by his fellow servicemen. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:09:20 AM EDT
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Well done Sir.
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:11:46 AM EDT
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The Saints said in a statement Thursday they were disappointed by Wells’ decision. “We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:13:28 AM EDT
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November is going to be rough month for the NFL as they try to market their "Salute to Service" gear.
My checkbook has decided to take a knee.  Attached File |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:14:33 AM EDT
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Bravo Zulu Cmdr. Wells! |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:16:36 AM EDT
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November is going to be rough month for the NFL as they try to market their "Salute to Service" gear. My checkbook has decided to take a knee. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/374309/NFL_Gear-351766.JPG |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:21:32 AM EDT
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sad that ti means he wont get to be publicly honored. Sounds to me like he DGAF. Good job Commander. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:25:35 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:55:03 AM EDT
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Wow NFL - that statement is a lie as long as you allow your players to disrespect our country! By your actions - you put Micheal Brown above all the vets - Please move to the sand box and pound some sand. Red |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:59:05 AM EDT
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The Saints all stand for the anthem. The owner got pissed when a couple of them sat for it....
http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Statement-from-New-Orleans-Saints-Owner-Tom-Benson/1606675f-7b5e-4ef5-b22b-2b5f7442b5d4 |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:00:08 AM EDT
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I wish he would have showed up to the game and walked onto the field only to refuse the award in front of thousands and explain why. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:02:48 AM EDT
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Standing for what is right rather than being used by the NFL entertainment cabal is righteous act.
Keeping the faith |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:03:19 AM EDT
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After reading the article this morning that was my first thought as well. Blast them right in the face on TV. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:09:53 AM EDT
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I suspect they were intending to try to deflect some of the "disrespecting the flag" criticism by honoring a vet. Wise of him to not allow them to steal his good name and honor to boost their own. And as far as getting recognized, his name is now known by more people for his honorable stand that would have ever heard of him otherwise. ETA: His name is Cmdr. John Wells. “Although I am touched and honored to be selected for such an award, the ongoing controversy with NFL players' disrespect for the national flag forces me to decline to participate in the presentation,” Wells said. "I am unable, in good conscience, to enter an NFL stadium while this discourtesy prevails. Since this award is tainted with the dishonorable actions of the NFL and its players, I cannot accept it.” Wells served in the Navy from 1972 to 1994 and afterward became an attorney concentrating in military and veterans law, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He was set to receive the award given by Medicare to senior citizens who have made significant accomplishments. The Saints said in a statement Thursday they were disappointed by Wells’ decision. “We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.” This makes me: 
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:18:05 AM EDT
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Been a Saints fan since 1969 and I'm so disappointed in them protesting America that I refuse to watch their games anymore.
They are not welcome in my house or on my TV's. They are dead to me. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:30:09 AM EDT
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The Saints all stand for the anthem. The owner got pissed when a couple of them sat for it.... http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Statement-from-New-Orleans-Saints-Owner-Tom-Benson/1606675f-7b5e-4ef5-b22b-2b5f7442b5d4 Let’s see who screams mercy first when these overpaid idiots have to go get a real job. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:38:26 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:39:24 AM EDT
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Most excellent.
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:40:29 AM EDT
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The Saints all stand for the anthem. The owner got pissed when a couple of them sat for it.... http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Statement-from-New-Orleans-Saints-Owner-Tom-Benson/1606675f-7b5e-4ef5-b22b-2b5f7442b5d4 They both are Involved and that means it's systemic from the top down. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:43:41 AM EDT
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Good man. Fuck the Saints! Given the kneeling and Payton's gun comments, I have a client (owner of a workboat company) who just got rid of his box. Although it was used mostly as a marketing tool for him, he said that he has previously "always wants to go" clients who are no interested.
He said that people are NOT beating down his door to buy it, as they have for friends who sold theirs, when the oil industry tanked. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 10:54:15 AM EDT
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It doesn't matter what one team does because its both the players Union and owner association who condone the actions. They both are Involved and that means it's systemic from the top down. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The Saints all stand for the anthem. The owner got pissed when a couple of them sat for it.... http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Statement-from-New-Orleans-Saints-Owner-Tom-Benson/1606675f-7b5e-4ef5-b22b-2b5f7442b5d4 They both are Involved and that means it's systemic from the top down. The article said "some players continue to kneel" when talking about the Saints, which is flat untrue. That's why I took the time to post the article. Good on the vet btw....I find it amusing they encourage free expression until the shoe is on the other foot. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 11:02:24 AM EDT
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Posted: 11/3/2017 11:11:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
I suspect they were intending to try to deflect some of the "disrespecting the flag" criticism by honoring a vet. Wise of him to not allow them to steal his good name and honor to boost their own. And as far as getting recognized, his name is now known by more people for his honorable stand that would have ever heard of him otherwise. ETA: His name is Cmdr. John Wells. “Although I am touched and honored to be selected for such an award, the ongoing controversy with NFL players' disrespect for the national flag forces me to decline to participate in the presentation,” Wells said. "I am unable, in good conscience, to enter an NFL stadium while this discourtesy prevails. Since this award is tainted with the dishonorable actions of the NFL and its players, I cannot accept it.” Wells served in the Navy from 1972 to 1994 and afterward became an attorney concentrating in military and veterans law, according to the New Orleans Times-Picayune. He was set to receive the award given by Medicare to senior citizens who have made significant accomplishments. The Saints said in a statement Thursday they were disappointed by Wells’ decision. “We will not allow Mr. Wells' decision and subsequent media appearances to distract our players and organization from continuing to honor and support our military and veterans. We, as an organization, have decided to move on from this sad and divisive discourse and focus our attention on supporting our military and veterans.”
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Posted: 11/3/2017 11:30:18 AM EDT
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So, the Saints' position is that it is WELLS who is the problem here, and not them. It is WELLS that is "divisive", and not them. THEY support the country by their antics during the Anthem, and WELLS is the "distraction". Unbelievable. Btw... my coworker was just telling me some story about Larry Fitzgerald (WR for AZ) ran over and picked-up a soldier's hat when it blew off or something to that effect. I hope that's true. I've always liked him and it seems like his parents raised him right (unlike so many other NFL players of "diversity"). |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 11:31:50 AM EDT
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I agree for the most part, although I do feel bad for the players who don't kneel. You can tell it they just want this bullshit to go away. The article said "some players continue to kneel" when talking about the Saints, which is flat untrue. That's why I took the time to post the article. Good on the vet btw....I find it amusing they encourage free expression until the shoe is on the other foot. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 11:34:25 AM EDT
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The Saints all stand for the anthem. The owner got pissed when a couple of them sat for it.... http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Statement-from-New-Orleans-Saints-Owner-Tom-Benson/1606675f-7b5e-4ef5-b22b-2b5f7442b5d4 |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 11:52:55 AM EDT
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Good for him. Glad to see there are still a few people with balls to stand up to the fucktards of the world. Fuck the NFL and all their sponsors.
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Posted: 11/3/2017 1:52:11 PM EDT
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I emailed a brief note of support to Commander Wells, he responded with his thanks.
Guys like that don't just need our support, they need to HEAR IT TOO. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 2:00:33 PM EDT
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Here's a bump because this guy needs a hand salute from all veterans..
ALSO... I fixed the link.. try again with this one. http://www.johnwellslaw.com/index-5.html |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 3:18:13 PM EDT
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I agree for the most part, although I do feel bad for the players who don't kneel. You can tell it they just want this bullshit to go away. The article said "some players continue to kneel" when talking about the Saints, which is flat untrue. That's why I took the time to post the article. Good on the vet btw....I find it amusing they encourage free expression until the shoe is on the other foot. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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The Saints all stand for the anthem. The owner got pissed when a couple of them sat for it.... http://www.neworleanssaints.com/news-and-events/article-1/Statement-from-New-Orleans-Saints-Owner-Tom-Benson/1606675f-7b5e-4ef5-b22b-2b5f7442b5d4 They both are Involved and that means it's systemic from the top down. The article said "some players continue to kneel" when talking about the Saints, which is flat untrue. That's why I took the time to post the article. Good on the vet btw....I find it amusing they encourage free expression until the shoe is on the other foot. I don't feel bad for any player or owners. Unity with the bad apples have already spoiled the bunch. It's a shame, I'm sure there are players that are against the protesters but for the life of me I cant think of any. |
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Posted: 11/3/2017 9:50:58 PM EDT
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The Aints are full of shit. Bravo Cmdr!
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