Roy Absent during National Anthem (MERGED)

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  1. gatorpops

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Because I don't have any validation of implied reasons for the "act" or description there of, I find the article of little consequence to me.

    Roy can do that if he wants to I guess. Does it violate some rule of the league or law. The writer of the article seems to have his sensibilities offended however. So am I to accept his standards as my rule of my life. I think not, nor does Roy.
     
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  2. SlyPokerDog

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Was Roy really born in the USA? How do we know that he wasn't born in Kenya? Has anyone actually seen Roy's birth certificate?

    Maybe that's the real reason why Roy won't play for Team USA...
     
    SlyPokerDog, Nov 25, 2009
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  3. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Make this thread a sticky, or bump it every half hour!
     
    THE HCP, Nov 25, 2009
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  4. Natebishop3

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    It's Roy's right to take part or take leave during the national anthem, it's just kind of disappointing honestly.

    With that said... JC is just trying to stir shit up.
     
    Natebishop3, Nov 25, 2009
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  5. Eastoff

    Eastoff But it was a beginning.

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Alright guys, Roy trusted me with his secret, but I think it must be said. Roy is not a native son of the USA. He comes from a planet under a red sun to his father Jor-El.
     
    Eastoff, Nov 25, 2009
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  6. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Jor-El Roy?
     
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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    like most have said.... who gives a flying fuck he can do whatever he wants! HES GOT 80 MILLION DOLLARS! and the right to do what he wants too i guess.....
     
    cdub503, Nov 25, 2009
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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Everyone who posted a link to Canzano's previous article in the comment section of his current article just had their post removed. Too funny!
     
    SlyPokerDog, Nov 25, 2009
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  9. THE HCP

    THE HCP NorthEastPortland'sFinest

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Canzano is a communist, that is why!
     
    THE HCP, Nov 25, 2009
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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Roy is unpatriotic trash...Send his punk ass to Guantanamo
     
    DaRizzle, Nov 25, 2009
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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Turning down Team USA, now this

    Roy is a communist!
     
    RoyToy, Nov 25, 2009
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  12. Blazer_Hippie

    Blazer_Hippie Batum getting ballsy!

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Wowza... I just accidentally clicked on that when I was at O-live...reading other news...

    Then I come here and there's 11 pages on it. This was just on Rip City live a day or 2 ago (the really crappy pre-pre game show). They did a little "behind the scenes" thing about how he uses the couple of solitary moments to get his thoughts together before the game.

    Then it gets all blown out of proportion by that asshole Canzano. I'm so glad I don't intentionally read his stuff. I'm almost always in the car @ 3pm, and at that exact moment my radio goes from Wheels to Isaac and Big Tool...the best way to deal with someone that starved for attention is to ignore them...don't feed the troll!
     
    Blazer_Hippie, Nov 25, 2009
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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    So you patriotic hippies are gonna give him a pass because he is a good basketball player huh?....okay, Ill remember that :devilwink:
     
    DaRizzle, Nov 25, 2009
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  14. Blazer_Hippie

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Hell, I supported Abdul-Rauf when he didn't even want to stand for the anthem, figured it was his choice...my folks also told me not to say the Pledge of Allegiance...so I'm not necessarily the best representative sample...However, I do stand and remove my hat during the anthem at games as a show of respect to the people that DO have strong feelings on the issue.
     
    Blazer_Hippie, Nov 25, 2009
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  15. Natebishop3

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    It's funny... this kind of topic is usually in the OT section.

    With that said, the way I look at the national anthem is as a few moments of respect for those who have died to preserve the rights and liberties that we enjoy today. I think the pledge of allegiance and national anthem are taken for granted, and somewhat trivialized. A lot of people have died for this country. For those of you who choose not to stand, cover your heart, or sing along, you were given that right by those very same people who lost their lives. If you choose not to partake, at least respect what it stands for.

    Now, with regards to Roy, I'm not sure why exactly he chooses that time to gather himself. I imagine this would be one of those things that Brandon could explain very easily in person, but now that it's blown out of proportion, we will probably never know how he truly feels about the subject. He'll be labeled unpatriotic or anti-American because he sits it out, and that's sad, but I am a little disappointed because I know kids idolize Roy, and I hope those kids understand the gravity of the song and what it represents.
     
    Natebishop3, Nov 25, 2009
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  16. Shooter

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    It's none of my business? Roy has a right to do what he's doing in the tunnel, but I don't have a right to protest it or talk about it? What a strange idea of "freedom" you have.
     
    Shooter, Nov 25, 2009
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    Well said. His people, are you freaking kidding me? That's an incredibly racist and ignorant thing to say, not to mention your entire paragraph oozes with much of the same.

    Keep your ignorant views out of this forum please.
     
    Bosco, Nov 25, 2009
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  18. Bosco

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Glen Beck... oh my don't get me started. What a Douche.

    I'm stuck on a cruiseship that ONLY shows Fox News as it's "News station"

    If there isn't some kind of law being broken by that I think there needs to be one passed. ASAP.
     
    Bosco, Nov 25, 2009
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    hells yes. lovin' this. Sorry for the three posts in a row, finally read the thread! :clap::clap::clap:
     
    Bosco, Nov 25, 2009
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  20. Colonel Ronan

    Colonel Ronan Continue...?

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    Re: Roy Absent during National Anthem

    Doesn't that disturb anyone else?
     
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