Conservatives in Congress Introduce Legislation to End NFL Subsidies Following Protests

[protectionist]

It was bound to happen. NFL owners should have fired these overpaid loudmouths before they wound up costing the owners millions$$$. Now the owners will lose millions$$$ in subsidies, that are offered when NFL teams build or refurbish their stadiums.

Republican Congressman Steve Russell of Oklahoma is a highly decorated 21-year combat veteran who lost comrades in deployments overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. He knows firsthand the sacrifices veterans have made for his country.

He, like many other Republican Congressmen, believe the current NFL protests, begun last year by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, have crossed the line in terms of lack of patriotism among spoiled football players. To that end, Russell has introduced legislation that would end federal subsidies for the NFL.

Also, legislation, to do the same, is being introduced by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is now lead sponsor of the Pro Sports Act, which was introduced by former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz,.

So NFL owners will lose Billions$$ because they couldn't (or wouldn't) control their bigmouth players .Should have gotten rid of these dopes before they caused all he trouble.

Trump calls for end to NFL tax breaks -- bill already in place!

Conservatives in Congress Introduce Legislation to End NFL Subsidies Following Protests

 

[Kosh]

I am all for these corporations to loose any tax exempt status.

 

[ScienceRocks]

Good,

Sports are a waste of time!

Put the money into education and science.

 

[Two Thumbs]

no business should get tax dollars or a tax exemption.


we are $22 Trillion in the whole...

 

[WinterBorn]

The NFL should never have had these subsidies. I think the reason behind it is bogus, but I am glad congress is finally stepping up and fixing the problem.

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

It was bound to happen. NFL owners should have fired these overpaid loudmouths before they wound up costing the owners millions$$$. Now the owners will lose millions$$$ in subsidies, that are offered when NFL teams build or refurbish their stadiums.

Republican Congressman Steve Russell of Oklahoma is a highly decorated 21-year combat veteran who lost comrades in deployments overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. He knows firsthand the sacrifices veterans have made for his country.

He, like many other Republican Congressmen, believe the current NFL protests, begun last year by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, have crossed the line in terms of lack of patriotism among spoiled football players. To that end, Russell has introduced legislation that would end federal subsidies for the NFL.

Also, legislation, to do the same, is being introduced by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is now lead sponsor of the Pro Sports Act, which was introduced by former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz,.

So NFL owners will lose Billions$$ because they couldn't (or wouldn't) control their bigmouth players .Should have gotten rid of these dopes before they caused all he trouble.

Trump calls for end to NFL tax breaks -- bill already in place!

Conservatives in Congress Introduce Legislation to End NFL Subsidies Following Protests

3 Cheers for Congress. My approval of them is slowly rising...

 

[Mikeoxenormous]

no business should get tax dollars or a tax exemption.


we are $22 Trillion in the whole...

Even Obamacare?

 

[Two Thumbs]

no business should get tax dollars or a tax exemption.


we are $22 Trillion in the whole...

Even Obamacare?

As my Dad used to say; Absafucking Lootly

 

[TroglocratsRdumb]

The NFL Kneelers are dumb racist who are being exploited by left wing demagogue pundits and politicians

 

[Anathema]

Good,

Sports are a waste of time!

Put the money into education and science.

LOL. I'm all for getting rid of the NFL subsidies, along with all private business and sociial welfare subsudies and unconstitutional spendibg (including education and energy).

 

[Penelope]

Good,

Sports are a waste of time!

Put the money into education and science.

I do watch football, but I'm all for ending subsidies for them and all corps.

 

[Penelope]

The NFL Kneelers are dumb racist who are being exploited by left wing demagogue pundits and politicians

No , they are kneeling due to racial injustice by cops. They have every right.

 

[gtopa1]

The NFL Kneelers are dumb racist who are being exploited by left wing demagogue pundits and politicians

No , they are kneeling due to racial injustice by cops. They have every right.

But Penny; they're shitting on the Flag and Anthem to make a point that is totally unrelated!! A bit like shooting ducks because the chooks ate the grain.

Greg

 

[Crixus]

It was bound to happen. NFL owners should have fired these overpaid loudmouths before they wound up costing the owners millions$$$. Now the owners will lose millions$$$ in subsidies, that are offered when NFL teams build or refurbish their stadiums.

Republican Congressman Steve Russell of Oklahoma is a highly decorated 21-year combat veteran who lost comrades in deployments overseas in Iraq, Afghanistan and Kuwait. He knows firsthand the sacrifices veterans have made for his country.

He, like many other Republican Congressmen, believe the current NFL protests, begun last year by former San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, have crossed the line in terms of lack of patriotism among spoiled football players. To that end, Russell has introduced legislation that would end federal subsidies for the NFL.

Also, legislation, to do the same, is being introduced by Florida Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz, who is now lead sponsor of the Pro Sports Act, which was introduced by former Utah Congressman Jason Chaffetz,.

So NFL owners will lose Billions$$ because they couldn't (or wouldn't) control their bigmouth players .Should have gotten rid of these dopes before they caused all he trouble.

Trump calls for end to NFL tax breaks -- bill already in place!

Conservatives in Congress Introduce Legislation to End NFL Subsidies Following Protests

I like it, but have little faith in politicians keeping their word. I have zero faith this bill gains any steam.

 

[Anathema]

]No , they are kneeling due to racial injustice by cops. They have every right.

Yes, and their employers have the right to kick them to the curb.

 

[jon_berzerk]

good

they never should have had one in the first place

 

[iceberg]

when has the federal gov ever subsidized a stadium? are these not done locally and of which, the feds can't tell local cities to cut it out?

also, will this also mean the military agreements are over to no longer use the NFL as a recruiting tool? if you're gonna pull out of the NFL, pull out. otherwise you're just pandering to your side.

 

[BlindBoo]

More red meat for the rubes. The NFL league office was the only NFL entity that received a tax break. Btw, they ended that themselves in 2015. The individual teams have always paid taxes as have the players. The new law will effect other professional sports however. The stadiums are a local matter but the Bonds issues do get some federal breaks. Since 2000 the new stadiums built got a total of 1.1 billion in tax breaks. But there again other sports received more breaks than football for their stadiums too.

Leave it to the Republicans to raise taxes.

Rah, rah rah.

Is the NFL getting 'massive tax breaks', as Trump said?

 

[PredFan]

Why are we giving money to the NFL in the first place????

 

[protectionist]

I like it, but have little faith in politicians keeping their word. I have zero faith this bill gains any steam.

Let's not be negative. Sometime negativity causes things to not happen. Time will tell, soon enough.