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angrychair

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57. It's a microcosm of what is wrong with America
Sun Feb 5, 2017, 12:47 PM
Feb 2017

Just as is the case with high school and college football, there is a far better use of our time and money than this nonsense.

We have very real issues and abject consumerism and raw aggression is not going to fix it.

Guess what organization has lied, bullied and bribed those connected to concussion research and its impact on young athletes and adult players? Following the lead of oil industry on lead gas and tobacco industry on cigarettes, the NFL did everything it could to avoid and hide the data.
Guess what individual program gets the most funding in high school? The football program. (All this while music, art and drama are cut completely)
Guess who the highest paid state employee is in almost every state in the country? The state college football coach.

Even the Lady Gaga half time show is about her paycheck and abject consumerism and glorification of a lifestyle that 99% of people will never know.



BOYCOTT SUPERBOWL [View all] angrychair Feb 2017 OP
I'll be watching the Kittenbowl, followed by Puppybowl. The Velveteen Ocelot Feb 2017 #1
I have a bunch of All In The Family episodes radical noodle Feb 2017 #2
That won't be a problem. TexasTowelie Feb 2017 #3
superbowl not my thing chillfactor Feb 2017 #4
No problem boycotting the "stupid bowl" TBA Feb 2017 #5
Never watched one; never will. Big Blue Marble Feb 2017 #6
I always boycott the Stupor Bowl Frogg Feb 2017 #7
So what does the Superbowl have to do with it? cstanleytech Feb 2017 #8
The last one I saw was number XIII. Ron Green Feb 2017 #9
I don't like football because it causes brain damage underthematrix Feb 2017 #10
I agree and much much more angrychair Feb 2017 #11
and voting republican gopiscrap Feb 2017 #53
Last one I saw was number two. HassleCat Feb 2017 #12
Are There Any Planned Protests In Or Around The.... global1 Feb 2017 #13
Well turn the fucking tv off madokie Feb 2017 #14
I didn't tell you to do anything angrychair Feb 2017 #15
You damn sure did madokie Feb 2017 #18
The term "boycott" was symbolism angrychair Feb 2017 #47
What ever madokie Feb 2017 #51
OMG I couldn't have said it better gopiscrap Feb 2017 #54
This message was self-deleted by its author Iggo Feb 2017 #73
"BOYCOTT THE SUPERBOWL!" Iggo Feb 2017 #74
So I guess people shouldn't say things like "Resist!" or "Turn on CNN right now!" to you either. Squinch Feb 2017 #28
the op is silly madokie Feb 2017 #30
You must be so much smarter. Because you are going to rebel against something someone Squinch Feb 2017 #33
You do whatever you want madokie Feb 2017 #36
Stop telling me what to do! You're just like all those religious nuts! Squinch Feb 2017 #37
Well said DrDan Feb 2017 #64
Good suggestion! blue neen Feb 2017 #16
On the other hand.... quickesst Feb 2017 #17
No, but thanks! Beer, roast beef sandwhiches, Stromboli, hanging with friends, jmg257 Feb 2017 #19
I'm making fancy hotdogs OKNancy Feb 2017 #39
Yummy! Sweet Baby Ray's is great! Baked Beans too. We'll have Chix Cutlet Sub, Buffalo CHix dip, jmg257 Feb 2017 #71
Last good Super Bowl was 1970, just before the merger of the AFL & NFL. VOX Feb 2017 #20
Been going back and forth, but yes HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #21
Only if you have a ratings box attached to your TV. former9thward Feb 2017 #56
My understanding is that providers do market DVR viewing data, but do not have HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #59
I don't support rapeball RandiFan1290 Feb 2017 #22
I will be watching and rooting for America's team-the Atlanta Falcons. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #23
So am I. gademocrat7 Feb 2017 #29
I am under no illusion. The Patriots are small favorites. DemocratSinceBirth Feb 2017 #31
same here! Fast Walker 52 Feb 2017 #66
I wouldn't watch anyway because I don't like football, but if I knew Gaga might sing Vinca Feb 2017 #24
easy for me to do, my packers are not in it dembotoz Feb 2017 #25
I'm boycotting because the Falcons trashed my Packers. milestogo Feb 2017 #26
That's today? Squinch Feb 2017 #27
I'm only interesteed in Lady Gaga 90-percent Feb 2017 #32
This boycott obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2017 #34
Doubtful. tazkcmo Feb 2017 #43
I've never watched the super bowl... Faux pas Feb 2017 #35
This is why "boycotting" has become meaningless. Archae Feb 2017 #38
+ 1 ... N/t obnoxiousdrunk Feb 2017 #44
The term "boycott" was symbolism angrychair Feb 2017 #49
I know, we do glorify sports more. Archae Feb 2017 #69
Have been boycotting it for 51 years, marybourg Feb 2017 #40
I don't mind the half time and the commercials. tavernier Feb 2017 #41
The term "boycott" was symbolism angrychair Feb 2017 #45
I had already decided not to watch. Not "calling it a boycott" but I can't ebbie15644 Feb 2017 #42
Patriots vs Falcons HoneyBadger Feb 2017 #52
I haven't watched a Super Bowl MurrayDelph Feb 2017 #46
No worries, I hate that stoopid game of mutual concussion BSdetect Feb 2017 #48
Seems like the only people posting #boycottsuperbowl on twitter are Trump Supporters xor Feb 2017 #50
It's a microcosm of what is wrong with America angrychair Feb 2017 #57
I can't remember the last time I watched one live workinclasszero Feb 2017 #55
What Bill Maher says... Stellar Feb 2017 #58
Fuck the deflated balls! BainsBane Feb 2017 #60
That was one of his best New Rules in a while! Initech Feb 2017 #68
Trump is going to be president for 4 years BainsBane Feb 2017 #61
It's about more than trump angrychair Feb 2017 #62
Feel free to skip it - I plan on watching DrDan Feb 2017 #63
The one thing I hate about the Super Bowl is it is longer than a regular game JonLP24 Feb 2017 #65
I will be watching Saturday Night Live in place of the interview. Initech Feb 2017 #67
Ok, just like last year... Dream Girl Feb 2017 #70
So, choose between the Purity Bowl and the Super Bowl? Pathwalker Feb 2017 #72
Not watching trump. Watching the Falcons win! nt Ilsa Feb 2017 #75
watch it or dont MFM008 Feb 2017 #76
Does it count as boycotting if I wasn't going to watch anyway? (Nt) matt819 Feb 2017 #77
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