Governor Abbott Puts Roger Goodell in his Place

jlouhill · 02-15-2017, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

Said Abbott on Tuesday: "For some low-level NFL adviser to come out and say that they are going to micromanage and try to dictate to the state of Texas what types of policies we're going to pass in our state, that's unacceptable.

"We don't care what the NFL thinks and certainly what their political policies are because they are not a political arm of the state of Texas or the United States of America. They need to learn their place in the United States, which is to govern football, not politics."

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: NFL 'walking on thin ice' by wading into politics

I'm sure the economy of Texas will do just fine if they never host another Super Bowl. You tell 'em Gov. Abbot!

Originally Posted by SmashMouth

league spokesman Brian McCarthy said: "If a proposal that is discriminatory or inconsistent with our values were to become law there, that would certainly be a factor considered when thinking about awarding future events."[/URL]

So I guess one of the core values of the NFL is allowing their employees to openly disrespect the National Anthem. Protesting government policy is one thing but disrespecting the anthem and the flag that stands for the very country that gives you the right to do so is something else entirely. Just sayin'.

02-15-2017, 08:46 PM	#3
jlouhill 500th Post Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Denton, Tx. Posts: 692	Re: Governor Abbott Puts Roger Goodell in his Place Originally Posted by SmashMouth Said Abbott on Tuesday: "For some low-level NFL adviser to come out and say that they are going to micromanage and try to dictate to the state of Texas what types of policies we're going to pass in our state, that's unacceptable. "We don't care what the NFL thinks and certainly what their political policies are because they are not a political arm of the state of Texas or the United States of America. They need to learn their place in the United States, which is to govern football, not politics." Texas Gov. Greg Abbott: NFL 'walking on thin ice' by wading into politics I'm sure the economy of Texas will do just fine if they never host another Super Bowl. You tell 'em Gov. Abbot! Originally Posted by SmashMouth league spokesman Brian McCarthy said: "If a proposal that is discriminatory or inconsistent with our values were to become law there, that would certainly be a factor considered when thinking about awarding future events."[/URL] So I guess one of the core values of the NFL is allowing their employees to openly disrespect the National Anthem. Protesting government policy is one thing but disrespecting the anthem and the flag that stands for the very country that gives you the right to do so is something else entirely. Just sayin'. slimt102 likes this.