The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer

Mardigras9 · 09-12-2017, 02:40 PM

I agree with papz, stop giving these players the attention for their protests and start bringing the active duty and veterans down on the field to stand right in front of them between camera and player. Let the camera focus on the guys and gals that sacrifice for their rights.

jeanpierre · 09-14-2017, 11:32 AM

Don't give a flying f*ck what culture it is, if someone has given their life so that you live in a free society that allows you to be paid $$$$ to play a game - get off your arse and show some respect...

Otherwise, put your money where your mouth is, show you're really committed and forfeit a game check and don't play...

foreverfan · 09-14-2017, 12:26 PM

I thought Chris Rock straighten this out back in 1996.

Chris Rock - Black People VS. Niggaz (Bring the Pain 1996) - YouTube

rezburna · 09-14-2017, 01:24 PM

Originally Posted by foreverfan

I thought Chris Rock straighten this out back in 1996.

Chris Rock - Black People VS. Niggaz (Bring the Pain 1996) - YouTube

The two distinctions were created to be synonymous. Funny jokes...misleading quotes.

Danno · 09-14-2017, 08:44 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

The two distinctions were created to be synonymous. Funny jokes...misleading quotes.

So are you OK with Black stereotypes, or only if it comes from a black guy?

rezburna · 09-15-2017, 06:09 AM

Originally Posted by Danno

So are you OK with Black stereotypes, or only if it comes from a black guy?

I don't care anything at all about stereotypes. I care about the socioeconomic rise and independence of the Black community in whatever way it takes to achieve it. I lost interest in debunking stereotypes for other people outside of my culture a while ago. It's a lost cause. If you're asking would I feel different if a White man did a comedy routine about the same things, probably so. I'd feel different if a random guy called me a name as opposed to my brother, cousin, or friend. I have an understanding with the individuals I listed, just as we have a cultural understanding on things in our community.

If you're asking me about the "n" word specifically, I won't lose sleep if I read about someone other than a Black person using it. If it's directed towards me or said around me by someone outside of my race, I'd probably feel inclined to react then.

I don't find these concepts difficult to understand, but I know plenty of people who want to make them difficult. I let them do it for someone else.

foreverfan · 09-15-2017, 11:50 AM

Originally Posted by rezburna

If you're asking me about the "n" word specifically, I won't lose sleep if I read about someone other than a Black person using it. If it's directed towards me or said around me by someone outside of my race, I'd probably feel inclined to react then.

I don't find these concepts difficult to understand, but I know plenty of people who want to make them difficult. I let them do it for someone else.

Actually it has been used so much in comedy that I think it is funny. Only Democrats and the fake news media continue to keeping revering to the word as hate speech to support their narrative as hate speech.

Personally... I don't know any white people that use the word unless as pure comedy or a way of describing the worst part of the black community. Like I said... Chris Rock says it best.

Curb Your Enthusiasm -Larry said NIGGA! - YouTube

CANT FORGET THIS CLASSIC

Dave Chappelle - The Niggar Family - Video | KillSomeTime.com

jeanpierre · 09-15-2017, 11:00 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I don't care anything at all about stereotypes. I care about the socioeconomic rise and independence of the Black community in whatever way it takes to achieve it. I lost interest in debunking stereotypes for other people outside of my culture a while ago. It's a lost cause. If you're asking would I feel different if a White man did a comedy routine about the same things, probably so. I'd feel different if a random guy called me a name as opposed to my brother, cousin, or friend. I have an understanding with the individuals I listed, just as we have a cultural understanding on things in our community.

If you're asking me about the "n" word specifically, I won't lose sleep if I read about someone other than a Black person using it. If it's directed towards me or said around me by someone outside of my race, I'd probably feel inclined to react then.

I don't find these concepts difficult to understand, but I know plenty of people who want to make them difficult. I let them do it for someone else.

This is where the road splits for many who want to see the Black community succeed by any means, rather working with others...

saintfan · 09-25-2017, 06:24 PM

Originally Posted by rezburna

I don't care anything at all about stereotypes.

Ohhh yes you do Sir - from what I can tell your entire ethos is built around stereotypes and a single-sided analysis of history.

Still waiting on you to post your reading list, but I know you won't because it is the death nail to your belief system and you know I and others will call you on it.

Oh, and hip-hop 'culture' is nothing more than a rip off of what preceded it - check the beats from the 50s if you are so inclined. No thanks required.

Have a fantastic day...

Utah_Saint · 09-15-2017, 12:07 PM

The protests don't bother me. I don't pay much attention to them. I figure a couple of the guys sitting during the anthem are actually passionate about their cause, the rest are just trying to be contrarian cool.

If they wanna make a political statement and their bosses are cool with it, then go for it. But, just my opinion, pissing off most of the general public is a stupid way to protest. They're certainly not winning people over to their cause.

09-12-2017, 02:40 PM	#1
Mardigras9 Site Donor 2015 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Land Mass between LA and AL Posts: 4,375	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer I agree with papz, stop giving these players the attention for their protests and start bringing the active duty and veterans down on the field to stand right in front of them between camera and player. Let the camera focus on the guys and gals that sacrifice for their rights. OldMaid likes this.

09-14-2017, 11:32 AM	#2
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer Don't give a flying f*ck what culture it is, if someone has given their life so that you live in a free society that allows you to be paid $$$$ to play a game - get off your arse and show some respect... Otherwise, put your money where your mouth is, show you're really committed and forfeit a game check and don't play... saintfan and OldMaid like this.

09-14-2017, 01:24 PM	#4
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,233	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer Originally Posted by foreverfan I thought Chris Rock straighten this out back in 1996. Chris Rock - Black People VS. Niggaz (Bring the Pain 1996) - YouTube The two distinctions were created to be synonymous. Funny jokes...misleading quotes. foreverfan likes this.

09-14-2017, 08:44 PM	#5
Danno Truth Addict Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Spanish Fort, AL (via NO and B/R) Posts: 24,759	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer Originally Posted by rezburna The two distinctions were created to be synonymous. Funny jokes...misleading quotes. So are you OK with Black stereotypes, or only if it comes from a black guy? foreverfan likes this.

09-15-2017, 06:09 AM	#6
rezburna 5000 POSTS! + Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Kenner, LA Posts: 8,233	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer Originally Posted by Danno So are you OK with Black stereotypes, or only if it comes from a black guy? I don't care anything at all about stereotypes. I care about the socioeconomic rise and independence of the Black community in whatever way it takes to achieve it. I lost interest in debunking stereotypes for other people outside of my culture a while ago. It's a lost cause. If you're asking would I feel different if a White man did a comedy routine about the same things, probably so. I'd feel different if a random guy called me a name as opposed to my brother, cousin, or friend. I have an understanding with the individuals I listed, just as we have a cultural understanding on things in our community. If you're asking me about the "n" word specifically, I won't lose sleep if I read about someone other than a Black person using it. If it's directed towards me or said around me by someone outside of my race, I'd probably feel inclined to react then. I don't find these concepts difficult to understand, but I know plenty of people who want to make them difficult. I let them do it for someone else.
	"The first need of a free people is to define their own terms.” - Stokely Carmichael

09-15-2017, 11:00 PM	#8
jeanpierre Site Donor 2018 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Thibodaux Posts: 43,543 Blog Entries: 39	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer Originally Posted by rezburna I don't care anything at all about stereotypes. I care about the socioeconomic rise and independence of the Black community in whatever way it takes to achieve it. I lost interest in debunking stereotypes for other people outside of my culture a while ago. It's a lost cause. If you're asking would I feel different if a White man did a comedy routine about the same things, probably so. I'd feel different if a random guy called me a name as opposed to my brother, cousin, or friend. I have an understanding with the individuals I listed, just as we have a cultural understanding on things in our community. If you're asking me about the "n" word specifically, I won't lose sleep if I read about someone other than a Black person using it. If it's directed towards me or said around me by someone outside of my race, I'd probably feel inclined to react then. I don't find these concepts difficult to understand, but I know plenty of people who want to make them difficult. I let them do it for someone else. *This is where the road splits for many who want to see the Black community* succeed by any means, rather working with others...**
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09-25-2017, 06:24 PM	#9
saintfan Donated Plasma Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: San Francisco, CA Posts: 18,556 Blog Entries: 5	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer Originally Posted by rezburna I don't care anything at all about stereotypes. Ohhh yes you do Sir - from what I can tell your entire ethos is built around stereotypes and a single-sided analysis of history. Still waiting on you to post your reading list, but I know you won't because it is the death nail to your belief system and you know I and others will call you on it. Oh, and hip-hop 'culture' is nothing more than a rip off of what preceded it - check the beats from the 50s if you are so inclined. No thanks required. Have a fantastic day...

09-15-2017, 12:07 PM	#10
Utah_Saint Site Donor 2019 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Salt Lake City, Utah Posts: 3,521	Re: The NFL Is a Product I Refuse to Purchase Any Longer The protests don't bother me. I don't pay much attention to them. I figure a couple of the guys sitting during the anthem are actually passionate about their cause, the rest are just trying to be contrarian cool. If they wanna make a political statement and their bosses are cool with it, then go for it. But, just my opinion, pissing off most of the general public is a stupid way to protest. They're certainly not winning people over to their cause.

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