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BLOG October 18, 2017

NFL Players Have the Right to Protest – but Here’s the Other Side of the Story

Yes, people are still talking about the NFL. On Tuesday, 11 NFL team owners and representatives standing in for players met to try to untangle the controversy over protests on the field. While they didn’t reach a specific deal in the huddle, both sides called the meeting “productive.”

On today’s show, Pat and Jeffy opened up the phone lines while sitting in for Glenn to invite discussion about the topic of kneeling in protest, which continues to be controversial.

Caller Robert from Alabama clarified that people have a right to protest in this country as long as they are not being violent or breaking the law.

NFL team owners now have to figure out how to mitigate damage to their business if players keep protesting and it alienates fans.

“They also have the responsibility to suffer the consequences, whatever they may be,” Pat added. “As ratings go down and they continue to anger more and more fans, it’s going to affect the bottom line.”

Jeffy pointed out that it’s an issue of perception as well. Some people will always see the protest as a form of disrespect for the flag and the national anthem, regardless of what the players intend to say by kneeling.

This article provided courtesy of TheBlaze.

PAT: Where there are bad cops, it seems they are coming to justice. When cops are exonerated, in some cases, there are good reasons for it. A jury heard out the evidence, weighed the evidence, and found in favor of the cop. I don't know what you can do about that. 888-727-BECK.

Robert in Alabama, hi, you're on the Glenn Beck Program.

CALLER: Hey, good morning. Thank you so he so on very much for allowing me to respond.

PAT: Uh-huh.

CALLER: Just listening to you two gentlemen. I just wanted to comment on some concerns that I have.

PAT: Uh-huh.

CALLER: I recall in the Pledge of Allegiance something that specifically said one nation under God. Indivisible with liberty and justice for all. Hence the words, in justice for all. In reference to the national anthem people protesting.

I support it 100 percent. I believe as long as it is a peaceful protest, I'm all for.

PAT: Uh-huh.

CALLER: The concern I have is when my commander-in-chief refer to those gentlemen as SOBs. I think that was very distasteful. I think it was out of order. And sometimes, I think our president has a tendency to antagonize the situation.

But when you're more objective about it, Roger Goodell, the NFL, he knows that if he doesn't get a hold of this whole situation, it's going to be a loss of revenue, not only for the players, but for the owners.

PAT: That's right. Uh-huh.

CALLER: Yeah, so I really feel that we just need to calm down and let the guys protest, as long as it's decent and in order. I don't think it's hurting anything. I was at the Detroit Lions Saints games. And I sat next to some military people. I was on vacation and had a good conversation with them. The Saints, they kneel prior to the national anthem, and they stood along with the Detroit Lions.

PAT: Yeah, I don't have any problem with that.

CALLER: This was just awesome.

PAT: Yeah.

CALLER: But in reference to the past two guests, a sign of disrespect. It's not a sign of disrespect, they have the right to protest, as long as it's in order. And I thank you for allowing me to respond.

PAT: Sure, thanks, Robert.

Sure, they have the right. But then they also have the responsibility to suffer the consequences, whatever they may be. So if the owner says, stop doing it because we're losing revenue -- and you just put your finger on exactly, Robert, what the problem is. There is a problem with it because they're losing revenue.

As ratings go down and they continue to anger more and more fans, it's going to affect the bottom line, of not just the players, but the -- the owners.

JEFFY: Because whether it's true or not, it's perceived as disrespect for America.

PAT: Right. That's right.

JEFFY: Whether it's true or not. So when you have that perception, do something to change it, or have a nice day.

PAT: And in this society, you do have the right to protest. But there's certain conditions.

For instance, when you're affecting somebody's business. And that's what they're doing.

JEFFY: And we said -- look, when you're off and we're not at practice and you want to go down on the street corner and protest, go ahead.

PAT: Do what you want. Do what you want.

Yeah. As long as long as it's -- if I'm an owner, I'm telling them, yes, you're free to do whatever you want on your off time. But when you're on the playing field and you're representing this team and my business and you are in front of my customers, you've got to act a certain way, especially when you're being paid ten or $15 million to do it.

JEFFY: And while the NFL certainly has other limitations on what the other players can wear.

PAT: Yes, they get fined.

JEFFY: They get fined all the time.

PAT: Anything not approved by the NFL --

JEFFY: Right. Gone. Have a nice day.

PAT: Yeah.

JEFFY: I mean, even the one big example they use is, after the police shootings here in Dallas, the Cowboys wanted to wear stickers to represent the police officers.

PAT: Were told no. Yeah, they were told no. Five police officers were -- were murdered. And they still couldn't do a tribute to them. Yeah, sorry. Right. So it is a business.

JEFFY: Maddening.

PAT: And in a business, you have to act a certain way. If your employer tells you to do something, it's a really good idea to do it. If he tells you not to do something, it's a really good idea not to do it. If you value your employment.

JEFFY: Right.

PAT: Now, once you've been fired and you're not making that money anymore and you're not representing that business anymore, do what you want whenever you want. Go ahead. Knock yourself out.

JEFFY: Or if you start working someplace and you realize, you know, I'm not happy with what you expect of me. Get another job.

PAT: Exactly right. It seems simple to me.

JEFFY: It sure does. It sure does. We all have had jobs that we've quit, for one reason or another. Whatever reason that is. You have the job. You have the employment. And you realize, look, it's either better across the street, or I don't want to do what this job asks of me. I'm going to do something else.

PAT: And it seems like the Saints have a pretty good system where they kneel before the anthem, and then to show respect for the military people serving, the song, they stand. I think that's great. If your owner is cool with that, keep doing it. If not, maybe you stop. It's not that hard.

JEFFY: It's not. And it changes the perception.

PAT: Yes. Yes.

And you do have the constitutional right to do -- again, it's not about that. It's not about that. Because you also have certain responsibilities to keep your job. You don't have the right to do whatever you please in the confines of your job. Changes things a little bit.

JEFFY: It sure does.

PAT: There's certain things I can't say right now. Well, what about my First Amendment rights? I can't scream the F word over and over if I want. Well, yes, I could.

JEFFY: Yes, you could.

PAT: And then I wouldn't be back for the next break. So...

We make certain concessions in this society.

JEFFY: Right.

PAT: To be civilized people.

JEFFY: And if that happens, I'm taking a knee.

PAT: If I got fired for screaming the F-word?

JEFFY: I won't stand for it, Pat.

PAT: That's beautiful, thank you.
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Tulsi Gabbard Smashes LIES about Our Military & Conservatives | Ep 99

It's hard to put a label on former Democratic congresswoman and presidential candidate, Tulsi Gabbard. She has worked with Bernie Sanders but has also felt the fires of the Left and mainstream media for simply putting her love for this country above partisan politics. Lately, she has even sided with conservatives on issues from transgenderism to Big Tech censorship. But as much of the nation dives dangerously deep into partisan politics, Tulsi calls on Democrats to turn their talk of unity into action and joins Glenn to lead the way. Together, they ask who's defining "extremism," why are there still troops guarding the Capitol, and how long will we let our First Amendment be trampled on as Congress "bullies" conservative media outlets and the COVID-19 restrictions persist? And Tulsi shares her own experience in the military that shatters the far-left narrative that it's crawling with white supremacists.

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CONTROL FREAKS: The Great Reset Overlords Who Will Ru(i)n Your Life

"All rich countries should move to 100% synthetic beef. You can get used to the taste difference," said holy anointed billionaire Bill Gates. Green activism has been around for decades. But what used to be wacky has now worked its way into the world's power structure. You must believe the science. You cannot question the science.

The Texas power failure provided America with a disturbing and deadly preview of the Great Reset. But Bill Gates, AOC, and other Democrats say this only proves we need to enforce MORE green policies.

On his Wednesday night special this week, Glenn Beck reveals how deep the Great Reset tentacles reach into government and business to strangle freedom and their efforts to control every aspect of your private life.

Watch the full episode below:

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Dr. Ben Carson's Prescription to Heal America | Ep 98

To the Left, "unity" means "destroy everyone we disagree with." But Dr. Ben Carson has another message: "We are not each other's enemies." As the Biden administration insists America is systemically racist, Dr. Carson's life proves just how far we've come. Despite facing poverty as a child, he became a renowned neurosurgeon, a candidate for president, and former secretary of Housing and Urban Development — one of the only Cabinet members to survive all four years of the Trump administration.

He joins Glenn to review his time in the administration, including as part of the White House's coronavirus task force, and how he discovered "the swamp is deeper and wider than I expected." But above all, he urges Americans to take courage and stand for our freedoms — and previews his newest venture to do just that as founder and chairman of the American Cornerstone Institute: "What version of America do we want?"
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Unmasking the OTHER Deadly Pandemic: What's Killing Our Kids

There is an all-out assault on the social fabric of our country. The kids are NOT all right. In the name of "progress," we're destroying their minds with Marxist lies. In the name of "safety," we're destroying their souls by keeping them locked down.

On his Glenn TV special this week, Glenn Beck takes on the national suicide that the Left is committing by destroying our culture and way of life and how it's also leading to actual suicide of our kids. Experts on the front lines expose how the lies of critical race theory are crippling our children's future and provide tools for parents to fight back.

Finally, Glenn hears from a parent who tragically lost his teen son, who took his own life due to COVID isolation. He has a powerful message for parents, teachers, and politicians who he says are failing our kids.

Watch the special in full below:

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To enjoy more of Glenn's masterful storytelling, thought-provoking analysis and uncanny ability to make sense of the chaos, subscribe to BlazeTV — the largest multi-platform network of voices who love America, defend the Constitution and live the American dream.