JerseyBills Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 I see alot of comments very upset and saying they're done with the NFL. Is this further dividing things? I personally don't have a big issue with it but I don't like politics in my sports. Thoughts? https://www.yahoo.com/sports/-nfl-to-play-black-national-anthem-before-the-star-spangled-banner-at-week-1-games-211305337.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njbuff Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 This thread should go well. 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 7 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: I see alot of comments very upset and saying they're done with the NFL. Is this further dividing things? I personally don't have a big issue with it but I don't like politics in my sports. Thoughts? https://www.yahoo.com/sports/-nfl-to-play-black-national-anthem-before-the-star-spangled-banner-at-week-1-games-211305337.html Yeah, if you don't like politics in your sports then you don't want the National Anthem in them , right? 12 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bferra13 Posted July 2, 2020 Share Posted July 2, 2020 Yeah, this thread is going to do more harm than good. I'm fine with it. And to the poster above, the national anthem isn't about politics. People want to make it about that, but whatever. 8 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GETTOTHE50 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Does every race in America have a national anthem? I’m curious b/c this is the first time I’ve heard of a black one. 10 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful Dodger Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 52 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: Yeah, this thread is going to do more harm than good. I'm fine with it. And to the poster above, the national anthem isn't about politics. People want to make it about that, but whatever. Unfortunately, for a growing number of people today, everything is about politics. Edited July 3, 2020 by Artful Dodger 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Augie Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, GETTOTHE50 said: Does every race in America have a national anthem? I’m curious b/c this is the first time I’ve heard of a black one. I thought it was one NATIONAL anthem. I’d rather just work on fixing the nation. I’m not clicking. (Running away to hide from this now.) . Edited July 3, 2020 by Augie 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iinii Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Just play F Tha Police by N.W.A. and call it a day.....that should clear things up rather quickly. 4 1 9 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
first_and_ten Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, Bferra13 said: Yeah, this thread is going to do more harm than good. I'm fine with it. And to the poster above, the national anthem isn't about politics. People want to make it about that, but whatever. It's a "National Anthem" LOL 2 minutes ago, Augie said: I thought it was a NATIONAL anthem. I’d rather just work on fixing the nation. I’m not clicking. (Running away to hide from this now.) Yeah, I'm done with this Baiting thread!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Jack Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Can I kneel while they play it? And does it really matter if no fans are in the stands? 1 7 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) wha?? there is a Black national anthem?? is there a Asian national anthem? what about a Spanish national anthem? or maybe.. a white national anthem? we are so ***** as a species... 20 minutes ago, Artful Dodger said: Unfortunately, for a growing number of people, today everything is about politics. and there is a reason for that. you have the two wings of the bird stoking the fires... hoping that a wind will come along and turn it into a full blown raging wild fire. Edited July 3, 2020 by Foxx 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Artful Dodger Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, GETTOTHE50 said: Does every race in America have a national anthem? I’m curious b/c this is the first time I’ve heard of a black one. 2 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magox Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 It’s stupid but IDGAF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I want in before this thread gets sent to hell aka PPP. . I give it no more than 2 pages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4merper4mer Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: I want in before this thread gets sent to hell aka PPP. . I give it no more than 2 pages When you're wearing your horseheads do people even know if you're black or white? You should get your own anthem like the theme from The Lone Ranger or Run for the Roses by Dan Engleberg. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, 4merper4mer said: When you're wearing your horseheads do people even know if you're black or white? You should get your own anthem like the theme from The Lone Ranger or Run for the Roses by Dan Engleberg. You didn't let me down lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teddy KGB Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 If Kanye or Biggie are involved I’m cool with it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Billieve Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 51 minutes ago, JerseyBills said: I see alot of comments very upset and saying they're done with the NFL. Is this further dividing things? I personally don't have a big issue with it but I don't like politics in my sports. Thoughts? https://www.yahoo.com/sports/-nfl-to-play-black-national-anthem-before-the-star-spangled-banner-at-week-1-games-211305337.html politics these days are just people yelling at each other. from what i can gather no one believes or means what they say. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machine gun kelly Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 You guys have been funny. I could care less if it is healing to some and wonder if the networks will play it as several don’t even show the National Anthem, you know the one all 350 million people should put their hand over their heart. As I’ve said before, I don’t care if people kneel, and don’t care if they play beforehand. If that helps those who want it, no problem with me. what’s more important to me is just doing the right thing when no one is looking, meaning all of us respect each other. I won’t ever kneel for the anthem and yes, my hand is always over my heart, but if you choose not to do so, god bless and you have every right to express you’re opinion. I hate the very legitimate claims of unnecessary violence or just even prejudice by any group, and any peaceful, lawful demonstration is fine with me. Just not a fan of looting and saying it’s a protest when innocent people are hurt physically or economically (by the way a lot of African AmericanS lawful sort owners who didn’t deserve these losses) Just treat everyone fairly, and be nice. As I said weeks ago, treat everyone like it’s Christmas. Did you ever notice how most are just a little nicer during this time of year? That’s all, just be nice to each other. Give people a chance and not prejudge people. This does not require an asto-physicist degree. It’s just common sense. I promise as I’ve always done to do my part. Just be nice. If people need to heal by listening to another song, no worries. Play it every game, and television shows, play it if it helps. 13 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 16 minutes ago, 4merper4mer said: When you're wearing your horseheads do people even know if you're black or white? You should get your own anthem like the theme from The Lone Ranger or Run for the Roses by Dan Engleberg. not for nothing, but i'm pretty sure you would be a Native American. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Foxx said: not for nothing, but i'm pretty sure you would be a Native American. Not for nothing but I live in Horseheads NY. Sorry that ruins your day 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 And the NFL is accelerating its downward spiral 7 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChans Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 This is fine. Whatever. But who asked for this? Black Americans have every right to be mad about perceived injustices, just like every other American. But what does this nonsense solve? These national brands and their ridiculous token support should be routinely mocked. No one cares that McDonald’s changed the Hamburglar to look more like a white guy. Its so dumb. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
QB Bills Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Richie Incognito likely kneels for this, right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Logic Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Just now, Happy said: And the NFL is accelerating its downward spiral By....by playing the Black National Anthem? Huh. I'll never understand the things that upset some people. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 10 minutes ago, machine gun kelly said: You guys have been funny. I could care less if it is healing to some and wonder if the networks will play it as several don’t even show the National Anthem, you know the one all 350 million people should put their hand over their heart. As I’ve said before, I don’t care if people kneel, and don’t care if they play beforehand. If that helps those who want it, no problem with me. what’s more important to me is just doing the right thing when no one is looking, meaning all of us respect each other. I won’t ever kneel for the anthem and yes, my hand is always over my heart, but if you choose not to do so, god bless and you have every right to express you’re opinion. I hate the very legitimate claims of unnecessary violence or just even prejudice by any group, and any peaceful, lawful demonstration is fine with me. Just not a fan of looting and saying it’s a protest when innocent people are hurt physically or economically (by the way a lot of African AmericanS lawful sort owners who didn’t deserve these losses) Just treat everyone fairly, and be nice. As I said weeks ago, treat everyone like it’s Christmas. Did you ever notice how most are just a little nicer during this time of year? That’s all, just be nice to each other. Give people a chance and not prejudge people. This does not require an asto-physicist degree. It’s just common sense. I promise as I’ve always done to do my part. Just be nice. If people need to heal by listening to another song, no worries. Play it every game, and television shows, play it if it helps. Thank you for your post, well done. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Oh boy, this is going to go down well. That said, why do they even have to play the national anthem? (When two American teams play each other.) I can kinda understand it during ice hockey and other sports where a team from Canada or another country comes to play. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxx Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 11 minutes ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Not for nothing but I live in Horseheads NY. Sorry that ruins your day Mike, i know you live in Horseheads, we discussed this previously. tough getting, old? also, to kind of revisit that discussion a bit... it was the Native Americans that lined the roads of that town with, horseheads. hence it's name and thus my comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Black anthems matter ! Sheesh 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 if you don't want politics how about we start with removing all the military propaganda/recruitment videos that airs during every commercial break. 7 minutes ago, Bad Things said: Oh boy, this is going to go down well. That said, why do they even have to play the national anthem? (When two American teams play each other.) I can kinda understand it during ice hockey and other sports where a team from Canada or another country comes to play. I mean america forces their kids from kindergarden to stand up and pledge their allegiance to the flag every morning so not surprising. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bad Things Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 (edited) 3 minutes ago, Penfield45 said: if you don't want politics how about we start with removing all the military propaganda/recruitment videos that airs during every commercial break. … or the surprise family reunions with Military families. If they would really care about them, the reunions would be made in private and not in front of 80,000 fans. It's embarrassing. Edited July 3, 2020 by Bad Things 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 I'm gonna guess those with confederate flags will comically have an issue with this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 What is “black”? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beast Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 28 minutes ago, Logic said: By....by playing the Black National Anthem? Huh. I'll never understand the things that upset some people. It’s stupid. Just like playing a white NA would be stupid. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike in Horseheads Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 4 minutes ago, BringBackFergy said: What is “black”? Your avatar? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rico Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 While it's played, I do hope they are able to get a camera feed on Kaep watching it from home. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BringBackFergy Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Mike in Horseheads said: Your avatar? So their doing an anthem to my lunch pail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Doug Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 50 minutes ago, Teddy KGB said: If Kanye or Biggie are involved I’m cool with it. I like the Biggie idea. If Kendrick or Danny Brown dropped a verse or 2, I’d definitely be onboard. Produced by Dre, of course. Otherwise, I’ve never heard of such an eff’ing, divisional, racist idea. I’d rather have them completely drop the National Anthem rather than play 2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penfield45 Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 18 minutes ago, klos63 said: I'm gonna guess those with confederate flags will comically have an issue with this. thats basically half the people who post on this forum lol 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gobilz Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 1 minute ago, Jaraxxus said: Correct me if I'm wrong, but shouldn't there be a black nation before there's a black national anthem? On our way 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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