In last 72 hours Trump has transformed debate over refusing to stand for national anthem… 1/
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Some Trump opponents who don't really care about football now vocal supporters of players refusing to stand for national anthem. 4/
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And there are Trump supporters who agree with him on anthem but wish he would stick to big pressing issues, taxes, health care, NK. 5/
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One last thing. We hear a lot of about the Constitution and 'rights' in this argument… 6/
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Of course, refusing to stand for anthem is constitutionally-protected speech -- protected against government retribution. 7/
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But there's no constitutional reason NFL couldn't crack down on the protests, if it chose… 8/
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Plenty of people have been fired or disciplined for constitutionally-protected speech. Just ask that Google engineer. End. 9/
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Trump is not making it about himself. That's where you're wrong. It's about the flag. It's about our Country.
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This blister has been festering and needed to be popped, especially since we just returned from break to new season.
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Exactly even before Colon K. The bad & illegal behavior, showboating after plays has all been simmering.
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actually Trump just said what most of his voters were saying among themselves
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Usually agree w/ you. Not this time. Trump is correct. Attack on US institutions is systematic and pervasive.
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Bullshit he's supporters are all for this.
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Good thread but this one is dopey
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No he hasn't, it is about a culture war, respecting the anthem and the flag. He is saying what others having been thinking
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He is a master, this whole thing makes him stronger...even Joe Scarborough gets this.
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No he hasn't. Turn off your
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