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Simple question. Yes, No, It depends, or the inevitable <insert empty political slogan of your choice>
Should the president be able to talk about NFL players taking a knee during the national anthem. Yes!
He can make suggestions to the NFL? Yes, but the owners have the final say as to what is allowed in the NFL.
No. The president should be worrying about the multiple humanitarian crises we're facing not starting drama fights with celebrities that would make soap opera writers blush.
I recall Obama calling Kanye West a jackass or something like it for taking up Taylor Swift's time at one of the dozens of award shows we have every year. My point is that presidents, for better or worse, will from now until the end of time comment on pop culture. Do I wish he'd kept out of it? I really do. It was a lot easier to ignore before he said anything, however, I think the reason this is being talked about like it's the end of the First Amendment (which actually has nothing to do with it), is simply because folks don't like what he said. That simple.
Simple question. Yes, No, It depends, or the inevitable <insert empty political slogan of your choice>
Not such a simple question so I didn't vote. Of course the president can't order them what to do but he can use his position as a bully pulpit. I know Democrats don't seem to give a flying **** about respecting our country but it is a common theme with conservatives. Trump has every right to use his position to demand respect for our country, our flag, and our national anthem. Of course freedom usually, in most cases (not in the NFL), allows you to disrespect our country, our flag, and our anthem, if that is what you so choose to do. But, the president has every right to influence public opinion against the NFL for disrespecting our country and if it hurts them in attendance and ratings, too bad. I'm right on the edge of the cliff regarding the NFL so if they keep up with their nonsense then I may be gone. I already gave up on baseball due to their last strike where the babies were complaining they weren't getting paid enough.
so you supported Obama's right commenting on police brutality and the Zimmerman case and didn't say that he shouldn't be commenting about those as president correct?
So did you complain when Obama got involved in the Zimmerman case to give HIS suggestions?
Did you?
Yes, now will you answer the question?
Link?