The NFL Must Flush Rush

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http://www.thenation.com/doc/20091026/zirin


National Football League owners could be on the verge of a catastrophic error in judgment. In a league that is 70 percent African-American, an unapologetic racist is in talks to buy a team. Yes, Rush Limbaugh, along with St. Louis Blues owner Dave Checketts, is close to buying the St. Louis Rams. In 2003 Limbaugh infamously lasted less than a month as an NFL commentator on ESPN after saying the Philadelphia Eagles' Donavon McNabb was overrated because the media wanted to see a black quarterback succeed.

Limbaugh said to KMOX radio, "Dave and I are part of a bid to buy the Rams, and we are continuing the process. But I can say no more because of a confidentiality clause in our agreement with Goldman Sachs." So Rush Limbaugh, champion of East Coast elite-bashing, is in financial cahoots with bailout world champion Goldman Sachs.

But financial scuzziness aside, Limbaugh's bid must be stopped. The NFL owners have the power to nix any prospective owner, and if they have a shred of conscience in their overfed, underworked bodies, they should collectively veto Limbaugh's joining their exclusive club.

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How can the NFL in good conscience embrace an owner who once said, "The NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it."

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And finally, in a league made up of predominately African-American athletes, how can you have an owner who says, " are 12 percent of the population. Who the hell cares?"

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Retired player Roman Oben said, "Character is a constant point of emphasis for NFL and team officials when it comes to the players; potential owners should be held to the same level of scrutiny and accountability."

Oben is absolutely right. In a league where commissioner Roger Goodell constantly drones on about "character," the idea that a prominent bigot could rise to a position of power would be an example of unforgivable hypocrisy. Tell the NFL owners: you must flush Rush.
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so Rushy wants to own a sports team. being pals with the big money guys. goldman sachs.

[RagAss]

1. There are players who will not play for him...and not even play against his team.

[NewJeffCT]

2. Didn't Limbaugh once tell a black caller

to take the bone out of his nose?

[vadawg]

3. this line actually made me laugh

Character is a constant point of emphasis for NFL and team officials when it comes to the players; potential owners should be held to the same level of scrutiny and accountability."

not sure whether this guy is serious or not especially when we just had michael vik come back...

[islandmkl]

4. michael vick did the time for the crime he committed, which, by the way, was not work-related...

so he should not be able to pursue the profession which utilizes his specific abilities?

and, pray tell, what other instances of continued-punishment would you apply to those who break laws and suffer the consequences imposed by our legal system?

[vadawg]

5. lol so im sure you are defending his character as the quote was

think about it before you answer, i dont really care as i dont follow the NFL but that quote about character was a duzy....

[jaysunb]

7. Thank you

I'm getting more disappointed by the day with those who want to destroy others for past mistakes. :evilfrown:

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6. is this being talked about on the TV sports shows?

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