As I have said in past articles, I no longer watch the NFL. This started long before this whole taking a knee nonsense.
I remember when the league was must see. But socialistic salary caps and deterrence of defense lowered the level of play so I watched less and less, maybe just the postseason.
Then “me first” displays on the field, felonies off the field and announcers sacrificing practicality and integrity for hip lingo and pandering became the norm. Now I don’t even watch the Super Bowl.
For years I have heard complaints from friends about the product. But they continued to watch.
People often think they don’t make a difference. “I’m only one man”. “My vote doesn’t make a difference”. Thank God the American Colonials didn’t think like that.
You can’t control what others think or do. However, often times people think just like you but don’t act for the same reasons you don’t.
But the anti-NFL sentiment is growing. Ratings are down again this season.
Last year they blamed the election. What’s this year’s excuse?
Last week Pittsburg Steelers lineman Alejandro Villanueva did what was right in his heart. The decorated Army Ranger went out and honored the flag during the National Anthem while his teammates sat in the locker room.
What happened as a result? While many disgusted Americans were burning their NFL gear on social media over the anti-American demonstrations, Villanueva’s jersey became the top seller from what I heard on local sports radio.
But the hero apologized for his courageous actions. I’d be pretty disappointed if I spent a couple hundred bucks on his jersey because I admired what he did.
Mr. Villanueva is 10 times the man I will ever be, but I can’t help but lose a little respect for him. He cucked out.
In it’s attempt not to offend or to get some kind of acceptance from the left that will never come, the right is too often apologetic about their stance. We avoid calling things like abortion what they are (murder) out of fear of offending.
Meanwhile, the left has woven their agenda so deep into our everyday PC culture because they NEVER apologize. They fight for every inch; honorable or dishonorable.
Did Al Sharpton ever apologize for pushing the Tawana Brawley and Duke Lacrosse rape hoaxes? F**k no!
Did Crooked Hillary Clinton ever apologize for getting Americans killed in Benghazi, then lying about it; or for laughing at a child rape victim after getting her perp off? F**k no!
Did Michelle Obama ever apologize for saying she can “finally” be proud of her country after her husband was elected? F**k no!
As Mike Cernovich (http://www.dangerandplay.com) has often pointed out, the reason President Donald J. Trump won is because he was unapologetic in his message. When he offends he moves on. In fact, the times Trump stumbles are when he tries to pander to his known enemies (known as opposed to General Kelly, General McMaster, Vice President Pence, etc.) and leaves his base feeling like they have fought and prayed so hard in vein.
So when you do or say something courageous and honorable, don’t apologize for it. Did Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ ever apologize for offending the Pharisees? Talk soon.
-Marksman