The NFL is so stupid

[D_Master81]

They cave to pressure from the right and institute a new rule fining teams for players kneeling during the anthem, but in an olive branch to the players are not forcing them to stand on the sideline during the anthem. Obviously leaving the door open for protests to continue by players not participating in the anthem ceremonies.

But where they are so stupid, and I cant believe they don't see this coming, Trump and his minions will just move from demanding players stand during the anthem to being on the field during the anthem. Does the NFL really think that this is going to end the controversy? Ok I get it, it not right out in the open for all to see, but I can totally see them having another rule change in a year to appease Trump and his bootlickers on the right who will say you're disrespecting the flag and troops by not being on the field for the anthem.

[sorrybushisfromtexas]

1. Uncontitutional

I wish every player would take a knee or raise a clinched fist in protest. I am tired of 35% of our public having so much influence. If you can not see that people of color or treated differently by our criminal justice system you are a blind bigot!

[samplegirl]

2. Crazy

Misguided patriotism vs injustice, sad to think politicians are willing to take such a strong objection to kneeling but won’t do a thing about gun control or school shootings!

[no_hypocrisy]

3. Not to forget, Trump (sensing momentum) asking for all players to bow their heads

for a prayer before the game on the PA.

[Cha]

4. Yes.. and trump and his doormats

are the ones who are selling America out to Russia and the rwing assholes who only care about how much they don't have to pay their fair share.

How damn patriotic is that? I have not seen that mentioned in all this talk about the NFL players not bending to trump's fucking will.

[fescuerescue]

5. Unfortunately, Trump wins on this issue either way

If it's challenged in the Supreme Court and struck down, Trump will use that defeat to rally his base.

If it's not challenged in the Supreme Court, or is upheld, then Trump will use that to declare a victory, to rally his base.