The NFL players are beginning to grasp that it is futile to fight the God-Emperor on rhetorical grounds:
Only 11 NFL players did not stand during the national anthem during the first set of games Sunday. That is a stark contrast from the 180 who kneeled last week, according to ESPN’s Darren Rovell.
This is why it is always a good idea to stop and think before reacting. Especially when you’re dealing with an opponent who is very, very good at anticipating the other side’s probable reaction.
It will be amusing to see how the owners who supported the protests will now try to climb back after leaping to take the side of the players.