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SmashMouth 01-23-2018 09:13 AM
NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
The National Football League has rejected a Super Bowl advertisement from American Veterans urging people to stand for the national anthem.

The nation's largest veterans service organization had been invited by the NFL to place an ad in the Super Bowl LII program. AMVET's advertisement included a two-word message - "#PleaseStand."


"It's a simple, polite request that represents the sentiment of our membership, particularly those whose missing or paralyzed limbs preclude standing," wrote National Commander Marion Polk in a letter to NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell.

American Veterans accused the NFL of outright censorship by rejecting the advertisement.

NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy defended the league's decision to ban the American Veterans' advertisement noting that the game day program "is designed for fans to commemorate and celebrate the game, players, teams and the Super Bowl."

"It's never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement," McCarthy told Army Times.

So, the NFL believes that politely asking people to stand for the Star-Spangled Banner is akin to making a political statement?

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Rugby Saint II 01-23-2018 02:51 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
That is just sad..........

73Saint 01-23-2018 04:31 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
So let me get this straight. The NFL reaches out to AMVETS, not the other way around. Yet, they reject the ad? If that's the entire story what a bogus move.

Danno 01-23-2018 05:16 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Probably not watching it now. Screw those ingrates

saintfan 01-23-2018 06:05 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
I did all the Super Bowl crap (or some of it) when it was out here in San Francisco...was that last year, or year before? Yawn. It's definitely not geared for people like me.

Anyway 1 it's bunk and 2 the NFL doesn't want any drama like this. They'll ignore there was ever an issue and hope the rest of us choose to forget - that's their business. I follow the Saints, not the NFL, so I'm in a good spot. Not bothered. Not offended. Don't care. I hope the commercials don't suck and I hope Brady throws a game-ending pick 6.

:bng:

Pete 01-23-2018 06:15 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Damn shame what this country has come to..sad shame

neugey 01-23-2018 06:24 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
I wouldn't surprised if the NFL rejects a lot of advertisers, period. They have their who's who list of preferred advertisers that fit their current agenda and if you're not on the list then you're not going to get your ad shown. They have a whitelist and blacklist on who gets to advertise. The perception that just anybody gets to advertise if they pony up the money is nonsense. Just remember, the NFL was showing FanDuel and DraftKings ads left and right a few years ago and now you won't see a one, no matter what those companies are offering to pay. This is a lot bigger than shunning a veterans group, it's about systematic control of their broadcast, commercials included.

CharityMike 01-23-2018 07:01 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
I am so over all this type of crap.

blackangold 01-23-2018 07:04 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Willing to bet this will be the lowest viewed Super Bowl in the last 10 years.

TheOak 01-23-2018 07:18 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
This is the sort of sh1t that tugs on a string that keeps a veterans rage in check.

That said, I must ask.. Who is funding this? @5.5M per 30s there are some deep pockets and that money could be much better put to use helping our veterans.

SmashMouth 01-23-2018 07:33 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 790571)
This is the sort of sh1t that tugs on a string that keeps a veterans rage in check.

That said, I must ask.. Who is funding this? @5.5M per 30s there are some deep pockets and that money could be much better put to use helping our veterans.
Fair point. The exact same thought occurred to me.

skymike 01-23-2018 08:24 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
You guys rock.

neugey 01-24-2018 09:08 AM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
I just signed up to work from 11 to 7pm on the Super Bowl and will volunteer to stay later if needed. It's a win win for me.

foreverfan 01-24-2018 10:18 AM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
The swamp draining will be starting shortly.

llaguardia81 01-24-2018 11:11 AM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
I took off of work for the Super Bowl and really would like to see it. But if the NFL is going to do stuff like this, then I have no problem popping in my copy of the Saints/Colts SB and just watching that. I think, unless they change their minds on this, they can expect low ratings. Probably the lowest ratings they've ever had for a SB. If that happens, then Goodell and the front office are going to have to do a lot of soul searching this offseason.

stickman 01-24-2018 11:30 AM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 790571)
This is the sort of sh1t that tugs on a string that keeps a veterans rage in check.

That said, I must ask.. Who is funding this? @5.5M per 30s there are some deep pockets and that money could be much better put to use helping our veterans.
I think the ad was intended for the Superbowl Program, not a commercial. Which would still be expensive, and, apparently, must contain a message the league approves of.

SaintGnome 01-24-2018 05:39 PM
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"It's never been a place for advertising that could be considered by some as a political statement," McCarthy told Army Times.

Well, except last year. (I can only take so much hypocrisy)

Cruize 01-24-2018 06:00 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Pete (Post 790560)
Damn shame what this country has come to..sad shame
Yes. In the land of the free, some are constantly trying to take away your freedoms. Like free speech for example.

jeanpierre 01-24-2018 06:31 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by TheOak (Post 790571)
This is the sort of sh1t that tugs on a string that keeps a veterans rage in check.

That said, I must ask.. Who is funding this? @5.5M per 30s there are some deep pockets and that money could be much better put to use helping our veterans.
Quote:
Originally Posted by SmashMouth (Post 790574)
Fair point. The exact same thought occurred to me.
The way I see it, the NFL and it's partnered network should be giving that air time FREE to the veterans' group...

And those funds should go to the Wounded Warrior Project or any LOCAL direct aid to veterans...

But I'll tell you this, if the NFL is going to let a liberal opinion be presented of an issue and deny a conservative opinion, they can can all the red states buh-bye...

Danno 01-24-2018 06:46 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cruize (Post 790646)
Yes. In the land of the free, some are constantly trying to take away your freedoms. Like free speech for example.
Can you elaborate?

What are "some" doing to take away free speech, the 1st amendment specifically?

I'll help you out...

Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.
Now run and hide like always.

CheramieIII 01-24-2018 06:51 PM
Re: NFL rejects veterans group's Super Bowl ad urging people to stand for the anthem
 
Quote:
Originally Posted by Danno (Post 790557)
Probably not watching it now. Screw those ingrates
I agree with ya Danno. They not only allowed players to disrespect our vets, the anthem and out country but not hit them with a direct slap in the face.

The NFL will never be what it once was ever again!


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