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cynatnite

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9. It's no different than when we shame people for drinking a fucking coke...

Tue Feb 4, 2014, 06:58 PM

Feb 2014

Or supporting companies or corporations who do or say something that offends us.

How many have we boycotted over the years?

Look at what's happened to Rush Limbaugh. We have pressed those companies that have sponsored his brand of hate by boycotting them.

This is what we do and what we should do to make these companies pay their fair share, to make them just as responsible as the rest of us.

Now, if you don't feel inclined to not pull your support the NFL because of this...that's your choice. If you feel shame, that's only because you see the truth and you don't like it.

This isn't something that was hidden away from the public. It's common knowledge. People love pro football so much that they are willing to ignore the ugly side of it. They don't want to know how parasitic the NFL is as an organization.

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Hey, pro football fans! Check this out! [View all] cynatnite Feb 2014 OP

you got that, football fan? it's all your fault.. frylock Feb 2014 #1

You don't think people should be aware of the hypocrisy? cynatnite Feb 2014 #2

i think that many of us are very much aware of the tax-exempt status the NFL enjoys.. frylock Feb 2014 #4

I'm not letting them off the hook... cynatnite Feb 2014 #6

what you did was attempt to shame anyone here that watches and enjoys the game frylock Feb 2014 #7

It's no different than when we shame people for drinking a fucking coke... cynatnite Feb 2014 #9

you choose your battles.. frylock Feb 2014 #14

Meh ... 1000words Feb 2014 #3

Just think about that the next time you bitch about a corporation that pays zero in taxes... cynatnite Feb 2014 #5

LMFAO AnalystInParadise Feb 2014 #8

I never said that people should not support their favorite teams... cynatnite Feb 2014 #12

Sucks this country dry? How much tax should they have paid on a $77 million loss? n/t hughee99 Feb 2014 #17

If I understand correctly, the "NFL" doesn't have $9 billion in revenue. hughee99 Feb 2014 #10

I believe the tax structure is abused by the NFL, facts are jumbled. bluesbassman Feb 2014 #11

I'm sorry I watched the Super Bowl and $8 billion got cut from food stamps NightWatcher Feb 2014 #13

yuk. all this money for the NFL and kids sports & equipment for schools... Whisp Feb 2014 #15

If I don't watch football, can those people have their food stamps back? Iggo Feb 2014 #16

I don't watch football ohheckyeah Feb 2014 #18

Your link does not back you up. former9thward Feb 2014 #19

The teams pay taxes. Players pay taxes. There are taxes on seat sales and merchandise. LeftyMom Feb 2014 #20