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The NFL and the GOP have identical business models, at least five principles in common.
1) Pretend. Binders full of women are kept handy, open in case of emergency.
2) Deny. And deny, deny. Ask for a video, receive video, deny looking at video before taking action.
3) Deflect. Focus attention and begin smearing the objects of the issue, not the issue.
4) Lie, always. Say this is an isolated incident, even as you know of many others, hope no one else does.
5) Soothe. Calm the money givers that their ads will still reach the same number of sudsy viewers.
If all else fails go to Fox News and play the victim.
