For some reason that D@mned fool just keeps winning!

[DiogenesLamp]

Hey people! Look at an article I found on the internet!    I thought it was interesting.    It is just one of many reports I have seen showing that for some reason that D@mned fool Trump just keeps winning! 

I will post other articles along this vein as I notice them.   


Roger Goodell sends letter to NFL teams, wants players to stand during anthem

The NFL has developed a plan to "move past" its ongoing debate about player protests during the national anthem and could enact it next week, commissioner Roger Goodell wrote Tuesday in a letter to all 32 teams.

Goodell made it clear in the letter, obtained by ESPN's Adam Schefter, that he wants players to stand during the anthem. He did not provide specifics on how he intends to ensure it, but he wrote that it would "include such elements as an in-season platform to promote the work of our players on these core issues."

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/20980456/roger-goodell-sends-letter-nfl-teams-wants-players-stand-national-anthem

[DiogenesLamp]

In victory for Trump, Supreme Court dismisses travel ban case

The decision effectively wipes the record clean in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit, one of two federal appeals courts that had struck down major portions of Trump's travel ban. That case began in Maryland.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2017/10/10/victory-trump-supreme-court-dismisses-travel-ban-case/752401001/

[Frank Cannon]

I think this is a pretty big deal that Donny tapped into. The fighting against the kneeling issue is a clear and definitive stand to take against the cultural Marxists. Everyone understands patriotism vs disrespectful behavior. That is why Donny is winning the day on it despite all the caterwauling about decorum from the McMuffin wing of the party.

[Emjay]

I think this is a pretty big deal that Donny tapped into. The fighting against the kneeling issue is a clear and definitive stand to take against the cultural Marxists. Everyone understands patriotism vs disrespectful behavior. That is why Donny is winning the day on it despite all the caterwauling about decorum from the McMuffin wing of the party.

It kinda looks that way.

[DiogenesLamp]

I think this is a pretty big deal that Donny tapped into. The fighting against the kneeling issue is a clear and definitive stand to take against the cultural Marxists. Everyone understands patriotism vs disrespectful behavior. That is why Donny is winning the day on it despite all the caterwauling about decorum from the McMuffin wing of the party.

I believe his strategy in winning this confrontation was the brilliant idea of turning it into a confrontation and then framing the debate with his tweets.   


He didn't have to jump into this,  but I think he correctly recognized that this was low hanging fruit and if he challenged it,  he would come away the victor.   This was a can't lose confrontation for him,   and a can't possibly win confrontation for the NFL and the players.   


With his tweets,  he made it about disrespect for the nation.   The players tried to reframe it as a defiance of Trump,   but that could only work once,  (if that)   and the next game they couldn't argue that they were just "defying Trump".   At some point it couldn't be excused as that anymore,  and it would thereafter appear to reinforce Trump's point that they were disrespecting the nation.   

Trump picked this battle precisely because he knew he would win it. 

[Silver Pines]

I'm a lot more interested in having the country win. 

Repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood, build the wall, etc.  This football crap is a meaningless distraction.

[Frank Cannon]

This football crap is a meaningless distraction.

It looks meaningless at first blush. If you look at it in a broader fashion this is a fairly important thing that is happening. Cultural rot is being taken head on and the good guys are winning. It could lead to further battles in this arena now that it has been shown they are winnable.

[roamer_1]

This football crap is a meaningless distraction.

YEP... Distraction from 'what' would be the question. Is anyone still thinking about his disastrous courting with Pelosi and Shumer? He had to pump himself back up.

Not to say it isn't legit, but neither is it big. Americans tend to vote with their feet (see JCPennys, Target, in the reverse: Chil-Fil-A). If anything, he just brought it to a head.

[Emjay]

It looks meaningless at first blush. If you look at it in a broader fashion this is a fairly important thing that is happening. Cultural rot is being taken head on and the good guys are winning. It could lead to further battles in this arena now that it has been shown they are winnable.

This football thing is not meaningless at all.  It is a clear example of the division in America that was started by Obama and is being pushed by the left.

The players, on the whole, are not brilliant mentally.  There is not a single law in America that discriminates against Blacks.  In fact, Blacks are over-represented in Arts and sports considering their percentage of the population.

Football fans are generally regular, hard-working middle-class people who want to enjoy sports as a diversion and certainly don't want politics mixed in.

Another thing that is irritating middle-America is the disgusting behavior of Hollywood types and late night talk show scum.

The media is so overwhelmed with bias and so omni-present, we start feeling like we regular, decent people have become obsolete.

But, out in the real world, we are stronger than ever and madder than ever.

I think this is the kind of fed-up disgust that got Trump elected.

[Bigun]

I'm a lot more interested in having the country win. 

Repeal Obamacare, defund Planned Parenthood, build the wall, etc.  This football crap is a meaningless distraction.

Actually it is not!  It is accomplishing something VERY important in fact!

[Silver Pines]

YEP... Distraction from 'what' would be the question. Is anyone still thinking about his disastrous courting with Pelosi and Shumer? He had to pump himself back up.

Not to say it isn't legit, but neither is it big. Americans tend to vote with their feet (see JCPennys, Target, in the reverse: Chil-Fil-A). If anything, he just brought it to a head.

@roamer_1

Yep.  Trump's experienced at this kind of thing.  Every time he screws up, he pulls a distraction.  And it works.  Every time.

[Silver Pines]

Actually it is not!  It is accomplishing something VERY important in fact!

@Bigun

What is it accomplishing?  I'm asking sincerely.

There was pretty much of a consensus that jerk players protesting the anthem was disgusting.  Trump's statement that they should be fired was government overreach, pure and simple. 

He's the one who benefits.  He knew his supporters would react to the red meat he threw out, knew the left would scream in outrage, and bam---nobody's talking about policy anymore.

[Right_in_Virginia]

It looks meaningless at first blush. If you look at it in a broader fashion this is a fairly important thing that is happening. Cultural rot is being taken head on and the good guys are winning. It could lead to further battles in this arena now that it has been shown they are winnable.

    

[Right_in_Virginia]

Trump Embraces the Culture War
Buchanan.com/blog, Oct 10, 2017, Patrick J. Buchanan

In the culture wars, Trump has rejected compromise or capitulation and decided to defend the ground on which his most loyal folks stand.


http://www.gopbriefingroom.com/index.php/topic,285498.0.html

[Bigun]

@Bigun

What is it accomplishing?  I'm asking sincerely.

There was pretty much of a consensus that jerk players protesting the anthem was disgusting.  Trump's statement that they should be fired was government overreach, pure and simple. 

He's the one who benefits.  He knew his supporters would react to the red meat he threw out, knew the left would scream in outrage, and bam---nobody's talking about policy anymore.

It is awkening millions of formerly sleeping folks to what is happening to their country and it's traditions.  And that is a VERY good thing!

[Suppressed]

Trump as a culture warrior is the guy who calls artillery down on his own lines.

Tossing a bit of red meat for personal support doesn't make up for the ongoing assault on our culture of decency.  Degrading the office with childish behavior.  Waffling on things like defunding PP, etc. 

Every bit of degradation and tearing down of decency is exactly what The Left has been trying to do for decades.  He's more for the enemy than us!

[Silver Pines]

It is awkening millions of formerly sleeping folks to what is happening to their country and it's traditions.  And that is a VERY good thing!

@Bigun

Where have you heard or read that millions are suddenly waking up?  I'd say those who have a problem with the protests are those who are already fed up.

[Bigun]

@Bigun

Where have you heard or read that millions are suddenly waking up?  I'd say those who have a problem with the protests are those who are already fed up.

I pay attention and do not let the media lead me to preconceived conclusions.

[Frank Cannon]

It is awkening millions of formerly sleeping folks to what is happening to their country and it's traditions.  And that is a VERY good thing!

What bigger audience of sleeping folks can you find than in the stands of a football game.

[Frank Cannon]

@Bigun

Where have you heard or read that millions are suddenly waking up?  I'd say those who have a problem with the protests are those who are already fed up.

Look around and see what is happening. People are burning season tickets, jerseys, memorabilia over this. Rating are plummeting at an ever increasing rate. Stands are empty. All of this is because Trump legitimized what everyone was thinking but afraid to act upon.

[Concerned]

@Bigun

Where have you heard or read that millions are suddenly waking up?  I'd say those who have a problem with the protests are those who are already fed up.

This is the key point IMO. Everyone (especially Trump supporters) have lots of anecdote data, but does this translate into improved approval ratings, into an increase in the 46% share Trump got against Hillary?  I haven’t seen compelling data that this type of issue has had a meaningful impact on voter preference. Absent that it’s just noise IMO, but with so few other real legislative victories to tout, I’m not surprised the Trump supporters feel they need to celebrate this one.

[Fishrrman]

Frank Cannon wrote:
"It looks meaningless at first blush. If you look at it in a broader fashion this is a fairly important thing that is happening. Cultural rot is being taken head on and the good guys are winning. It could lead to further battles in this arena now that it has been shown they are winnable."

Gee, Frank, this post ain't like you.
Sure that you're feelin' ok....?   ;)

[Frank Cannon]

Frank Cannon wrote:
"It looks meaningless at first blush. If you look at it in a broader fashion this is a fairly important thing that is happening. Cultural rot is being taken head on and the good guys are winning. It could lead to further battles in this arena now that it has been shown they are winnable."

Gee, Frank, this post ain't like you.
Sure that you're feelin' ok....?   ;)

I like @CatherineofAragon otherwise I would have used the typically blunt verbiage that I use on the rest of the azzholes.

[DiogenesLamp]

Look around and see what is happening. People are burning season tickets, jerseys, memorabilia over this. Rating are plummeting at an ever increasing rate. Stands are empty. All of this is because Trump legitimized what everyone was thinking but afraid to act upon.

People don't get this,  but Trump is the little boy confronting the Emperor about his new clothes.   

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Trump as a culture warrior is the guy who calls artillery down on his own lines.

Tossing a bit of red meat for personal support doesn't make up for the ongoing assault on our culture of decency.  Degrading the office with childish behavior.  Waffling on things like defunding PP, etc. 

Every bit of degradation and tearing down of decency is exactly what The Left has been trying to do for decades.  He's more for the enemy than us!

You just don't want to see the winning.  If you did want to see the winning, you would see the winning, even if it was imaginary.
Repealing Obamacare
Building the Wall
Draining the Swamp
Locking up Crooked Hitlery.
and soon the largest tax cut in the history of the world...lol

Trump has won it all...just ask him.  Or the fascist sycophants cheering this victory over freedom.
The President took on the NFL...what a hero.
Big Win!!!