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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:29 pm ] |
| Post subject: | The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
http://www.si.com/nfl/2015/10/01/congress-sporting-events-ban-pay-patriotism-promotions Congress is preparing to approve a bill that would ban promotions saluting U.S. troops at taxpayer expense during sporting events, Jonathan Salant of NJ.com reports. Funding would be cut from promotions like the New York Jets’ “hometown heroes” salute, in which one or two soldiers are featured on the stadium screen during a game and fans are implored to thank the soldiers for their service. The Jets received $377,000 between 2011 and 2014 from the Department of Defense and the Jersey Guard in compensation for this promotion and other advertising, NJ.com reported. In that four-year span, 14 NFL teams received $5.4 million from the Department of Defense for similar contracts involving promotions, which have been dubbed “pay for patriotism.” “Those of us go to sporting events and see them honoring the heroes,” U.S. Sen. Jeff Flake (R-Ariz.) told NJ.com in May. “You get a good feeling in your heart. Then to find out they‘re doing it because they’re compensated for it, it leaves you underwhelmed. It seems a little unseemly.” The legislation, which awaits final approval from both the House and Senate, is paired with a report that calls on the NFL and other sports leagues to consider donating the money they have received from these deals to charity. “Thanking our troops ought to be something more than a marketing gimmick, so I’m glad that Congress has agreed to put an end to these taxpayer-funded salutes,” Flake said. NFL spokesman Brian McCarthy said the legislation casts the relationship between the NFL and the military in a misleading light. “The NFL has had a long and charitable relationship with our military that we are excited to continue with this year's Salute to Service campaign this fall,” McCarthy said. “We agree that no one should be paid to honor our troops, and the league and its 32 clubs are fully committed to that. Military spending on recruiting efforts should not be confused with community programs.” - Erin Flynn |
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| Author: | Hatchetman [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:32 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Aha. no wonder the Sox do this. |
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| Author: | a retard [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:38 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Does this end anthem flyovers? If so I am against this. These days the flyover is the high point of bears games. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:41 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Follow-up - while every team did of course participate in the "honor" deal, not every team actually took the money to do so. The following NFL teams took the money and ran, so to speak: Jets Colts Ravens Bengals Browns Packers  Steelers Vikings Falcons Bills Cowboys Dolphins Rams Chiefs One will, of course, note a lack of the Beloved's name in that list. |
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| Author: | IMU [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Every stadium I've been to in the last 5 years, probably longer, does this. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 12:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Good Job Pack!!!! |
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| Author: | Nas [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Hawg Ass wrote: Good Job Pack!!!! Exploiting our brave men and women for a few bucks. I'm not surprised. |
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| Author: | Hawg Ass [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Nas wrote: Hawg Ass wrote: Good Job Pack!!!! Exploiting our brave men and women for a few bucks. I'm not surprised. Just taking advantage of the situation, what all good teams do. Except the ones on the list that suck. |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Il ... 76461.html |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
redskingreg wrote: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-State-Fair-Owes-15-Million-to-Vendors-Including-Butter-Cow-Sculptor-330176461.html Uh .... wrong thread ? Or do cow sculptures made from butter serve as a jingoistic recruiting tool now? |
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| Author: | redskingreg [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
Don Tiny wrote: redskingreg wrote: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-State-Fair-Owes-15-Million-to-Vendors-Including-Butter-Cow-Sculptor-330176461.html Uh .... wrong thread ? Or do cow sculptures made from butter serve as a jingoistic recruiting tool now? Just didn't feel like starting a new thread over a butter cow. Thread jack! |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 1:58 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
redskingreg wrote: Don Tiny wrote: redskingreg wrote: http://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/Illinois-State-Fair-Owes-15-Million-to-Vendors-Including-Butter-Cow-Sculptor-330176461.html Uh .... wrong thread ? Or do cow sculptures made from butter serve as a jingoistic recruiting tool now? Just didn't feel like starting a new thread over a butter cow. Thread jack! Fair enough; it seems to have run its course anyway. |
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| Author: | jimmypasta [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:47 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
I had no idea the teams were getting paid to support our vets. What a joke! |
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| Author: | a retard [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 2:59 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
The service men's appearances on the field in the third quarter at Bears games is sponsored by Boeing so it's not like the Bears aren't getting any compensation at all. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:04 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
I find that the honor the troops portion of games I go to are the ideal times to go take a leak and get a beer. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
jimmypasta wrote: I had no idea the teams were getting paid to support our vets. What a joke! this really tarnishes the NFL's image |
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| Author: | Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 3:15 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
a retard wrote: The service men's appearances on the field in the third quarter at Bears games is sponsored by Boeing so it's not like the Bears aren't getting any compensation at all. I'm ok with that, as long as it's disclosed prominently. |
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| Author: | IkeSouth [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 5:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
its just promotion material for the army. i never questioned why they do this. the more they can make kids think the military is part of our life the more kids will sign up. |
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| Author: | a retard [ Thu Oct 01, 2015 7:08 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: The Congress of the United States of America (pending) |
"NFL. The sixth branch of the military." |
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