Cuban/Mavericks Stop Playing National Anthem

[n_huffhines]

Indeed. So why is our anthem so offensive to them?

It isn't. The problem is their protest is so offensive to you.

 

[allvol123]

It isn't. The problem is their protest is so offensive to you.

Apparently it is, it is removed now.

 

[n_huffhines]

This is one of those practical actions from Cuban that will guarantee he never runs/wins president because voters are stupid and emotional.

 

[n_huffhines]

Apparently it is, it is removed now.

If you think the kneeling is about them being offended by the flag/anthem, then you have no idea what's going on. You are the one offended. Not them. Your side wants them canceled because you're offended.

Horseshoe theory.

 

[Volgolfer1618]

This is a dumb comparison because it's not something that actually divides people. This forum is full of you and your cohorts losing your minds over flag etiquette. Get rid of the problem and hopefully the division goes away.

You think the division will go away? You understand for decades we've acknowledged our country, but suddenly now, (because of a bunch marxist that pretend to be offended by all things American) it's racists and caused the division. It's a small voice, who has a large backing, is causing this.

Would removing the American flag unite us? You're a fool if you believe marxists want unity.

 

[Volgolfer1618]

This is rich with irony.

Your rich with azzholery

 

[allvol123]

If you think the kneeling is about them being offended by the flag/anthem, then you have no idea what's going on. You are the one offended. Not them. Your side wants them canceled because you're offended.

Horseshoe theory.

Incorrect again. On so many levels.

 

[n_huffhines]

You think the division will go away? You understand for decades we've acknowledged our country, but suddenly now, (because of a bunch marxist that pretend to be offended by all things American) it's racists and caused the division. It's a small voice, who has a large backing, is causing this.

Would removing the American flag unite us? You're a fool if you believe marxists want unity.

You think people just now think this country is racist?

Nothing changed except your perception because people started kneeling.

Who cares if we acknowledge our country at a basketball game? What does it even mean?

 

[n_huffhines]

Incorrect again. On so many levels.

Sure.

 

[ClearwaterVol]

You think the division will go away? You understand for decades we've acknowledged our country, but suddenly now, (because of a bunch marxist that pretend to be offended by all things American) it's racists and caused the division. It's a small voice, who has a large backing, is causing this.

Would removing the American flag unite us? You're a fool if you believe marxists want unity.

The NBA players are some of the least marxist people on the planet. Literally, not one has advocated government ownership of the means of production. Most are highly supportive of ownership of guns. The are protesting an injustice, be it real or perceived. You, however, jump on here and name call based upon a peaceful protest. Not one lick of violence has been caused by those players kneeling.

You simply use buzzword like marxist which you clearly do not understand. Put together a coherent argument.

 

[Zues1]

Will they now play the black national anthem?
That's how you unite a nation, right...

 

[Grand Vol]

Actually the DoD paid to have it more in people's faces during pro sports. It was capitalistic patriotism

You keep saying that, but still haven't provided a link to said DoD paying to have it played in people's faces...

 

[Hoosier_Vol]

And Cuban wants to run for President....lol

Cuban’s campaign speech:

Hello fellow ________ (please self identify the country you want to be affiliated with or invent an imaginary one) I stand before you on the shoulders of great leaders such as_________ (please insert a historic figure that doesn’t offend you... or make one up).

I ask for your vote (and ifI don’t get it you will be canceled) today as I am the only candidate that isn’t racist, homophobic, xenophobia, or any other phobic that can unite us as 340 million individuals standing for absolutely nothing.

 

[Volgolfer1618]

The NBA players are some of the least marxist people on the planet. Literally, not one has advocated government ownership of the means of production. Most are highly supportive of ownership of guns. The are protesting an injustice, be it real or perceived. You, however, jump on here and name call based upon a peaceful protest. Not one lick of violence has been caused by those players kneeling.

You simply use buzzword like marxist which you clearly do not understand. Put together a coherent argument.

Im not talking about nba players being marxists, its academia, its many of these activist group who are fronts for communists. These are the ones who continue to push this agenda. Our education system has been highly influence by pro-marxism. Its obvious seeing it from this generation.

 

[PEPPERJAX]

Sweet. Now let's get rid of the TV timeout and we'll be cooking with gas.

I can get on board with this.

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

You keep saying that, but still haven't provided a link to said DoD paying to have it played in people's faces...

First article on DuckDuckGo
Defense Department Paid Sports Teams $53M of Taxpayer Dollars to Play Anthem, Stage Over-the-Top Military Tributes

 

[DinkinFlicka]

Your rich with azzholery

Again, the irony.

You're*

Uneducated hill person.

 

[McDad]

Maybe not yours, but others.

If I am in a battle for hearts and minds, the only one I can control is my own.

If others are easily beaten, there likely wasn't much substance there to begin with.

 

[Grand Vol]

First article on DuckDuckGo
Defense Department Paid Sports Teams $53M of Taxpayer Dollars to Play Anthem, Stage Over-the-Top Military Tributes

First three articles on Google.



From the archives: History of the national anthem in sports

"The Star-Spangled Banner': 'I don't think it's appropriate' to play the US national anthem at professional sporting events, says Bruce Arena - CNN

 

[McDad]

Don’t be getting soft on me.

I will always be hard for you.


...wait, that sounded wrong.

 

[McDad]

This topic really has become an odd hill to die on. The anthem wasn’t played at sporting events until more recent times. But... then they started playing it. And they embraced the DoD advertising budget for recruiting. And now that they are playing it, it’s become divisive and a sleight to not respond in the proscribed manner during playing it. Honestly I’m at the point that if people, especially overpaid prima Dona athletes, are going to use it as a platform to act out then just don’t play it. It’s become the realization of the joke phrase “this is why we cannot have nice things”. And likewise don’t take the DoD advertising money. It’s consistency or hypocrisy.

Cuban actually has a lot of outreach to first responders and veterans with multiple programs to serve each including free game tickets. I didn’t read the article but I’d guess it’s more driven by if it’s going to be used as a divisive item then just remove it. Cuban is normally fairly pragmatic. Sure he’s done things impulsively he’s pretty passionate about the Mavs but he’s got a fairly level head most of the time.

I prefer Cuban's substantive approach to Americanism in action over symbolism at his games

 

[Grand Vol]

First article on DuckDuckGo
Defense Department Paid Sports Teams $53M of Taxpayer Dollars to Play Anthem, Stage Over-the-Top Military Tributes

Also, are you actually taking Stephen Smith's comments as pure fact?

Stephen Smith?

Really?

 

[DEFENDTHISHOUSE]

Also, are you actually taking Stephen Smith's comments as pure fact?

Stephen Smith?

Really?

Keep reading.

 

[Volgolfer1618]

Lol, sti

Again, the irony.

You're*

Uneducated hill person.

Lol, still not a commumist.

 

[utvolpj]

Lol, sti

Lol, still not a commumist.

*Communist

Maybe not yet but your socialist views will get you there eventually