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President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ | |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 19716744  United States01/27/2013 03:39 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ I don't know about you guys but there was an inversedly propotional relationship of IQ to Physical prowess in high school. Quoting: Sbert Of the entire football team, we have maybe 2 people in honors classes, everyone else...well...etc. Not to mention the friends and social circle you have with the "A" crowd may not be all that good either. The nerds stuck together and did well. The jocks...not so well. Of course this is a generalization akin to racism, so don't take it to be more than a interesting correlation. I have to admit it could be true-true unreleated - but I somewhat down that. Honor students who dont play football dont have the stress that football players do,,, Instead of worrying about tests and homework, they are more concerned with the mortal combat they must engage in every day at practice and every weekend at the all important game,, Its not that they are dumber they just spend their time in combat and not studying |
betty189 User ID: 33137397 United States01/27/2013 03:40 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ So now the Prez will influence the NFL?? Quoting: Nostril Domus I'm a big football fan, but I have to tell you if I had a son, I'd have to think long and hard before I let him play football. And I think that those of us who love the sport are going to have to wrestle with the fact that it will probably change gradually to try to reduce some of the violence. In some cases, that may make it a little bit less exciting, but it will be a whole lot better for the players, and those of us who are fans maybe won't have to examine our consciences quite as much. I tend to be more worried about college players than NFL players in the sense that the NFL players have a union, they're grown men, they can make some of these decisions on their own, and most of them are well-compensated for the violence they do to their bodies. You read some of these stories about college players who undergo some of these same problems with concussions and so forth and then have nothing to fall back on. That's something that I'd like to see the NCAA think about. [link to sports.yahoo.com] Of course,football is an american institution,obama is the opposite of everything American!  I wish that I could have this moment for life,cuz in this moment I just feel so alive... |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 24537691  Canada01/27/2013 03:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ I could care less who it came from but brain injuries are a dangerous fact of violent football and other sports games. Football players, boxers, hockey goons, etc., are often not the sharpest tools in the drawer, add in getting hit on the noggin a gazillion times and you end up with Mohammed Ali or worse, the many players who died from their injuries. So instead of defending the sport that has gotten out of control, defend the sons who grow up to play those sports and whom you want around in one piece for a long time. |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 16525247 United States01/27/2013 03:45 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ Uhhh, college players make their own decisions too. There is no need for the president to get involved in football, in this respect. I mean I feel for the players and all, after years abuse to their bodies, but really ... they can quit any time they want. They are the ones who choose to play. Even if someone is twisting their arms to play, they have the right to take themselves out of the sport at any time. Unfortunately for them, I think they money is what keeps some players, playing for as long as they do. But they are full grown adults who make their own decisions to continue playiny, knowing the risks. |
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Dr. Acula Forum Moderator User ID: 286081 United States01/27/2013 03:52 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ Holy Shit... Look I got a theory... the reason we have sports and teams and all that is to sate the war instinct of humans... We are fighters... its in our instinct.. we want to conquer and make others fall before us... even if you dont realize you feel this way... subconsciously you do. In order to establish order the ancient greeks created a win/win situation. The Olympics... sure it doesnt 100% work conflicts still broke out... but it keeps tensions from escalating much worse than they already did... also it was a win/win Its a way to please and worship the Gods... fast forward to our era... the same principles apply... You follow a local/favorite team and cheer them on while they crush the competition! A local team winning will give you pride... make you feel special... It sates your instinct to destroy... Soccer/football is no different and is the same... And the world elite get to worship their Gods during these games... just as the Greeks and Roman Games and just as the Mayans and countless others who worshiped the Gods via competitive sporting services... I'm not into sports... but i like watching the world series and the superbowl and the NCAA basketball championship... my wife hates sports... and last year while watching the NCAA basketball championship... My home state was playing... literally on both Teams... Louisville and University of Kentucky were playing... for the championship my wife who fucking hates sports. she goes rabid like a mad squirrel at the thought of them... was sitting next to me on the couch cheering UK on... She looks at me and says I finally understand why people like sports... its pride for your people... At that moment i stood up walked out side and smoked... I had my proof it was devilry   But if you take into consideration Dr. Astro's post There is a narrative developing within the scientific community against american football. Research in recent years has revealed a greater extent of brain damage and pathology as a result of playing the sport than was previously appreciated. Here's the thing though, the current focus is NOT on pharmacotherapeutic strategies to reduce or prevent damage, the focus is on "reducing subconcussive blows to the head." In other words, altering the game itself so players don't hit their heads. Ultimately it won't just be about reducing the repetition of hits, eventually it'll be about even a single hit being too much... Quoting: Dr. Astro [link to www.uphs.upenn.edu] They are going to be coming after football (and not just pro football, but high school and college as well), mark my words, I have inside information about this and it's not from my uncle. [link to www.ninds.nih.gov] "Is participation in contact sports a CTE risk factor for school-aged children and young adults?" "Are CTE and single exposure TBI distinct pathologic processes or part of a disease spectrum?" and what my ramble up there says... they are removing this... why? Do they want to abolish sports? do they want us to return to having our subconscious nagging at us for war... What about worshiping the Gods? The evils that long since ruled us are no longer in charge... You wanted change America... well you got it Before its over you're gonna miss the Illuminati... they are no longer the head honchos Last Edited by Dr. Acula on 01/27/2013 03:52 PM I am a HelpTard, need Help? Ask me! Peace Means Reloading Your Guns! Some of my custom graphics are featured in the Official GLP Store: [link to www.cafepress.com]  |
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| A Friend And Kitteh Zorro User ID: 2327631 United States01/27/2013 03:52 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ Doesn't he have MORE IMPORTANT THINGS to ponder and think about? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1453391 Fuck! Divide and conquer. I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is. -Albert Camus My new books with some art and photography being original works, enjoy... [link to www.slideshare.net]  |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 33147005 United States01/27/2013 03:56 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ |
| A Friend And Kitteh Zorro User ID: 2327631 United States01/27/2013 03:57 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ Doesn't he have MORE IMPORTANT THINGS to ponder and think about? Quoting: Anonymous Coward 1453391 Fuck! Divide and conquer.   I would rather live my life as if there is a God and die to find out there isn't, than live my life as if there isn't and die to find out there is. -Albert Camus My new books with some art and photography being original works, enjoy... [link to www.slideshare.net] |
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| Angelic_Warrior User ID: 23290196 United States01/27/2013 04:04 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ I know this is a stupid question.. but was that pic photoshopped? But the natural man receiveth not the things of the Spirit of God: for they are foolishness unto him: neither can he know them, because they are spiritually discerned. I Corinthians 2:14 And if the righteous scarcely be saved, where shall the ungodly and the sinner appear? I Peter 4:18 It is not the greatness of my faith that moves mountains but my faith in the greatness of God |
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| The Sonic Dreamer User ID: 19453308 United States01/27/2013 04:07 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ Football, the game which is played ONLY in one nation on the entire planet: The United States of America. Why? Because football requires a type of mental toughness that is rare in this world. Football requires mental, physical, and emotional toughness. It is a violent sport, but it is controlled violence. And, nobody is forcing these players to play this violent game. The players are well aware of the risks and dangers, but it is American bravery and guts that make them eager for the game, not in spite of the controlled violence...but because of it. Compare and contrast these statements made by the quisling milquetoast Barack Obama regarding the most American of sports, with the original "Rough Rider" Theodore Roosevelt, the President who saved the game from extinction by those who claimed it was too violent: [link to www.history.com] article: "How Teddy Roosevelt saved football" (actually the game was extremely violent back then...with dozens of Americans actually dying each year!) Currently working on: Bach: Invention No. 1 Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag Mendelssohn: Tarantella Op.102 no.3 Mendelssohn: Venetian Boat Song Op. 19 no. 6 (both from 'Songs Without Words') |
| Professor Xavier User ID: 33127293 United States01/27/2013 04:09 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ I don't know about you guys but there was an inversedly propotional relationship of IQ to Physical prowess in high school. Quoting: Sbert Of the entire football team, we have maybe 2 people in honors classes, everyone else...well...etc. Not to mention the friends and social circle you have with the "A" crowd may not be all that good either. The nerds stuck together and did well. The jocks...not so well. Of course this is a generalization akin to racism, so don't take it to be more than a interesting correlation. I have to admit it could be true-true unreleated - but I somewhat down that. Honor students who dont play football dont have the stress that football players do,,, Instead of worrying about tests and homework, they are more concerned with the mortal combat they must engage in every day at practice and every weekend at the all important game,, Its not that they are dumber they just spend their time in combat and not studying  Nice rationalization, jock.  |
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| The Sonic Dreamer User ID: 19453308 United States01/27/2013 04:13 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ You think it is a coincidence he makes this inflammatory statement, and just a few days ago, Leon Panera-Bread states that women will be now potentially be serving on the front lines of combat? With all the other pressing issues in the United States, such as massive unemployment, a recession tinkering on the edge of complete economic disaster, the Sandy Hook event, Benghazi cover-up, NDAA, drones in the skies of America, just to name a few..... It is 100% by design that these non-issues are brought to the fore. Now, most red-blooded American men will be discussing what a "wimp" and "weakling" Obama is, and threatening to march on Washington D.C. if he dares tinker with the damned pigskin...instead of focusing on the real issues, such as why there are no jobs, why we are still fighting wars and entering new ones, why the economy will not recover, Obamacare, NDAA, gun control, etc. Currently working on: Bach: Invention No. 1 Joplin: Maple Leaf Rag Mendelssohn: Tarantella Op.102 no.3 Mendelssohn: Venetian Boat Song Op. 19 no. 6 (both from 'Songs Without Words') |
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 1453391 United States01/27/2013 04:19 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: President Obama: ‘If I had a son, I’d have to think long and hard before I let him play football.’ yep. obama always lies. he will end up baning football. it's too American. Quoting: Anonymous Coward 33005486 What's the national sport of Kenya? I'll bet he's all up in dat shizzle. Sitting in front of the shack, drinking their moonshine... I've seen the "halfbutha"??? Doin' it. |
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