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calimary

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48. Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with that.

Mon Dec 1, 2014, 10:52 PM

Dec 2014

Not exactly a fan of the NFL. If that hyper-violent, obscenely greedy, and misogynist outfit were disbanded tomorrow I wouldn't shed a single tear. I'm actually surprised they did the right thing here. I can so rarely make such a statement about the NFL - and mean it sincerely.

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NFL to St Louis Police: No we won't discipline the Rams players [View all] cali Dec 2014 OP

There you go, cops demanding respect no matter what, as if saying NoJusticeNoPeace Dec 2014 #1

Why do I picture Cartman saying "Respect my authoritah!!" Initech Dec 2014 #6

Cartman's got it right... left_of_center Dec 2014 #42

“tasteless, offensive and inflammatory” olegramps Dec 2014 #25

Ah...the undermining authority = treason stratagem. BadgerKid Dec 2014 #54

Good for the NFL (management). Contact info for the Players Association (the union) below: KingCharlemagne Dec 2014 #2

thumbs up NFL! napkinz Dec 2014 #3

Never thought I'd find myself agreeing with that. calimary Dec 2014 #48

There's only one appropriate response to this: Ykcutnek Dec 2014 #4

yes indeed. perfect. cali Dec 2014 #11

My facebook feed is filled with "outraged" people. Inkfreak Dec 2014 #5

St. Louis Police Association as the same mentality Dawson Leery Dec 2014 #7

Blue code gang. L0oniX Dec 2014 #36

video Go Vols Dec 2014 #8

Excellent damnedifIknow Dec 2014 #9

I agree with the NFL on this totally. Mr.Bill Dec 2014 #10

So SLPD will be shooting one of those players soon. Just to teach them a lesson. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #12

No they will not. pangaia Dec 2014 #33

Never say never. nt TeamPooka Dec 2014 #44

They may not, but you know there are most likely quite a few who were thinking it. nt logosoco Dec 2014 #49

The players who had their hands up are black, that's not far fetched uponit7771 Dec 2014 #55

Not unless they're in a car or on the street while wearing pants with a waistband nt geek tragedy Dec 2014 #59

Good for the players hifiguy Dec 2014 #13

Smart. JohnnyRingo Dec 2014 #14

Police appear to be such unbelievably delicate flowers 99th_Monkey Dec 2014 #15

ROFL. BootinUp Dec 2014 #16

Good, as they should. K&R uppityperson Dec 2014 #17

Every cop in America should kneel before the public aint_no_life_nowhere Dec 2014 #18

Agree! As long as they cover for each other, they are all bad. mountain grammy Dec 2014 #22

Screw the police... joeybee12 Dec 2014 #19

Raising hands reflects badly on the police lark Dec 2014 #20

So the cops, for their part in all of this, grab their riot gear SomethingFishy Dec 2014 #21

I am proud of each and every one of these players mountain grammy Dec 2014 #23

The St. Louis Rams should tell the Police Assoc... Historic NY Dec 2014 #24

They may have to customerserviceguy Dec 2014 #28

I sure the Highway Patrol would jump at it.. Historic NY Dec 2014 #37

"uhhh... yonder Dec 2014 #47

Who do you think takes down crazies in a hospital? ieoeja Dec 2014 #65

Hmmm customerserviceguy Dec 2014 #69

Waaaaaa! BanzaiBonnie Dec 2014 #26

While I agree with the NFLs stance I do think the players involved should issue an apology. cstanleytech Dec 2014 #27

If they were decent and honest they wouldn't want any apology save from their side of the Blue Wall TheKentuckian Dec 2014 #40

Kicked and recommended! Enthusiast Dec 2014 #29

Our whole nation is waiting for an apology from randr Dec 2014 #30

Way to go NFL. Those brave players need to be honored, not pilloried. Dont call me Shirley Dec 2014 #31

1st Amendment rights..... RationalMan Dec 2014 #32

I'm gaining a lot of respect for the NFL! MoonRiver Dec 2014 #34

Those players are large black men Bluzmann57 Dec 2014 #35

I agree with the NFL this time. TNNurse Dec 2014 #38

k&r n/t lordsummerisle Dec 2014 #39

Good for the NFL -- Fuck the St. Loui police for having the gall to even "request" such a thing. nt whathehell Dec 2014 #41

I feel the same way harun Dec 2014 #63

Republicans The Wizard Dec 2014 #43

They just don't get it. cui bono Dec 2014 #45

who writes these things? ashling Dec 2014 #46

It is wording that is meant to imply that the request is authoritative & to be obeyed. Faryn Balyncd Dec 2014 #50

I suppose it could show bias ashling Dec 2014 #51

The NFL knows if they punished the players, they could face serious blowback. BillZBubb Dec 2014 #52

Eggs xactly. The Commish has a feces eating grin about this. RedCloud Dec 2014 #68

Now let's see more athletes... americannightmare Dec 2014 #53

Advanced Citizenship isn't such easy thing for police to grasp. imthevicar Dec 2014 #56

There is only one response: F**k You St. Louis Police. /nt dballance Dec 2014 #57

And now they say they got an apology. cwydro Dec 2014 #58

I'd like to see my Lions do some o' that. navarth Dec 2014 #60

There it is, punishment on the spot mrdmk Dec 2014 #61

Man, those St. Louis cops have a thin skin. They should have just ignored it librechik Dec 2014 #62

Good! There are a lot of authoritarian fucking pigs that really hate the First Amendment. nt ohnoyoudidnt Dec 2014 #64

so they got one right for a change (but they have welcomed back ray rice) niyad Dec 2014 #66

I suggest ALL the teas do this:) grahamhgreen Dec 2014 #67