(09-24-2017, 01:31 PM)TJBender Wrote:

(09-24-2017, 01:10 PM)B2hibry Wrote: Perhaps those you associate with and that is fine. I associate with those that see and feel great meaning in that flag and our anthem. It is a symbol I wore, fought for and watched people die for. It is very emotional for me. I am not alone by any measure. You choose to ignore or respect how you see fit.

No, you're not alone, but the truth is most people don't care. They fall into the "I'm just here to see a [BLEEP] football game" category. That's actually the category I fall into. I support the players' right to self-expression, and I support the right of their employers to separate from them if they see that public conduct while representing the team as unacceptable.

It's fascinating to see that Trump's statement has had the exact opposite effect of what his words would suggest his intent was, and even more fascinating when you consider that maybe that's the reaction he was hoping for all along.

What's funny is, he's one of the most hated men in America and he just doesn't see it. He has such a high opinion of himself, he thinks others have to feel the same way. It's classic narcissism. He actually believes by speaking out, all Americans would rally around him. He's delusional. Maybe this display will bring him back down to Earth.

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