Bob Costas: Football on the Brain | Real Time with Bill Maher (HBO)

[@hineighbor]

Costas is one of the most well-spoken people of all time

[@matts6139]

Hi, Neighbor! Thanks for joining the conversation Mrs. COSTAS do you watch all your son's interviews?

[@manuginobilisbaldspot424]

The national anthem is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO important, that the networks that broadcast the NFL's games...are almost always airing commercials while it's being sung live at the games. Stop it. I'm black, American, and a USMC veteran. Which one do you think cops recognize first when I interact with them? How about employees in department stores? People passing by on the street? What pisses me off is that it's so obvious that Kaepernick's stance has merit because those who oppose it do everything in their power to avoid ENGAGING in what he protested about! They'll bring up the socks or the Castro statement or black on black crime in Chicago...but never the inequality that this country has existed under pretty much since the aftermath of Bacon's Rebellion in the late 1600's. Funny how that works.

[@alfredopereira6884]

Amen !

[@lalaeatinagotdamnburger3416]

And nowww it’s 2020 💀 Right on the mark three years ago 🤷🏾‍♂️ Now we get it huh?

[@djfirewolf]

Why is Bob Costas only a sportscaster? He seems like he really knows what he's talking about in regards to socio-political issues.

[@notyourtypicalfarah7194]

DJ Firewolf What did he say that was that was eye-catching? He just seems like another citizen with an opinion.

[@timmmahhhh]

He is truly eloquent and I guess he just likes sports enough to stick with that.

[@JRibs]

Time constraints

[@ShawnLH88]

DJ Firewolf He used to do news commentary as well. Did you forget that?

[@drvancouversa358]

NotYourTypicalFarah #AmericanFlagAvi

[@BarbaraNoteboom]

Bob and Bill are brilliant together...I grew up in Pgh during the 70s and 80s and went to Penn State ..so Football was a big part of my life...and I thank God my son is a musician....so much!

[@joshowensby6339]

Thankfully your son never went to Penn State.

[@BarbaraNoteboom]

Agreed....thank god

[@SubnetMaskedMan]

Barbara Noteboom Musician is latin for unemployed

[@aliadeeb6859]

I've heard that getting stopped from running after a tackle that doesn't touch your head, is bad for your brain. This is because of the sudden stop after your brain is traveling as fast as you're running. Even so, it would do a lot of good to discourage hitting other players with your head. But then you have more penalties in a game that some say has too many flags already

[@Joe00Cool187]

It's like people have CTE when it comes to the protest Mr. Kappernick started. It was never about the anthem or the flag! The issue is about police violence against citizens and our collective acceptance of it.

[@SubnetMaskedMan]

Jedediah Ben-Israel Netanyahoo is evil

[@dr.christopherdiaz4473]

My grandpa says, "take away the helmets...we didn't have any in my day and nobody ever got hurt."

[@donchon7580]

3 people panel is so much better

[@marko3296]

Take the protections off and they will think twice before smashing their heads

[@susansummers8249]

Depends on how early they started playing, and how many steroids they have taken. Both seem to lead to brain damage, and if you only wait till they get two Pro ball to take off the helmets, they'll probably still knock people around in the head cuz they have lost the judgement not to.

[@HarryS77]

Exactly, which is precisely why bans on contraceptives are so effective against the spread of STDs. What, they aren't? Well fuck me then. Rugby has no helmets and lots of players still get concussions.

[@MrBBOTP]

that is not true either, nerd!

[@levbobrov1398]

That might not be enough. I mean, look at soccer, they are facing similar issues there.

[@SomeReallyUniqueName]

But those are unintentional, whereas in football they are intended. The helmet protects you and allows you to do actions you would otherwise not do. It is less risky for a rugby player to hip-tackle a player as he knows the player may not drop their shoulders. In football the first thing you are taught as a RB/FB is to drop your shoulders and get low. Also blind-side blocks are not allowed (example the Dallas LB from a few years ago) and someone blasting you in the back is also not allowed if even possible (example nearly every play were a CB/SS is involved)

[@afarro]

Future generations will look at American football as we look today at Gladiators' sports from Roman era ..

[@pearl1357]

Current do. I can't watch it. And can't uh understand why people do.

[@phoenix5054]

Afarro It will happen when young people wear a helmet everywhere to protect themselves from the dangers of the world.

[@AnonYMouse-ky4sg]

annie barkhordarian I don't think I have to explain to you why people watch sports. Even if you don't like sports, I'm sure you can draw comparisons to things you do like (seeing the skill involved, watching to see what will happen, etc.). People don't like it because it's violent for the most part. People just tune that part out. The reason why people will continue to watch football is the same reason people don't vote; because they don't feel they can make a difference by doing their very small part. Sure, if everyone decided to stop watching, we can stop players from committing brain suicide, but we know that won't happen any time soon, so we might as well watch. That's human nature. It would take political will to stop it.

[@notyourtypicalfarah7194]

Afarro What future generations? It's still the most popular thing on TV and gets the highest ratings of year for the Superbowl.

[@WorldwideJamal]

Afarro Me and my buddies call football coliseum and college jr coliseum

[@adtastic1533]

The answer is simple. Get rid of the helmets. As an Aussie who watches NFL, the way football players tackle is suicide compared to Rugby. Take away the helmet, and they'll stop using their heads as weapons.

[@dewaynethomas3122]

That is so true. But honestly, I hope they keep having teens play tackle football because it weeds out the retards early in their lives.

[@neilm9080]

problem is that football is a game of inches..helmets are needed

[@adtastic1533]

merlinthegray There's a lot more cuts and bleeding, but less concussion. Rugby players are know to get stitches on the side line during a game.

[@austinha11]

Dewayne Thomas What a stupid comment

[@11179221]

merlinthegray what?

[@royw-g3120]

Played rugby and American Football, this issue is real to me. The worry in pro Rugby is they play 11 months a year so accumulate more hits, even if the car crash hits in the NFL are much rarer in Rugby.

[@mitchellkrouth5083]

Thank you

[@VfletchS]

You're not a Libertarian, Bill. Thank god.

[@PreyingMantisRanch]

So who decides if someone is Libertarian? You? Is there an application process? Is Gary Johnson or Bill Weld a Libertarian? Or just Republican Lite? Why were they the nominees?

[@VfletchS]

Yes, I decide. I wield great power. I've decided that we need to shake things up, so our next candidate for President will be an emperor penguin named Chuckles. I don't think Chuckles will win, but Google Analytics suggests he'll do significantly better than Gary did, and that's a step in the right direction. "Chuckles Don't Need No Roads!" Catchy, huh? Imagine *that* emblazoned across a yellow ball-cap. We'd sell HUNDREDS.

[@PreyingMantisRanch]

Well played sir (or Madam). "That'll do Sea Pig, That'll do"

[@kathywaterson9017]

I have a 25 year old son living in my basement. He played football from age of 5 until 14 His current diagnosis is TBI Traumatic Brain Injury (suicidal ideation). The neurologist said he can’t diagnose CTE until he passes. But he said I can take an educated guess that he has CTE

[@ithajean]

So sorry can’t even imagine. I stopped watching football 15 years ago.

[@hiteshajara3747]

Best thing about Bill Maher is that He Always give Best Welcome 🙏 to his Guests.. 👍🏽👍🏽🍺🍺👍🏽👍🏽🍺🍺 Awesome 😎

[@scottbennett8819]

Kids used to start organized football in high school and played 6 games a year. College teams used to play 8 or 9 games a year and the pros played 12 (at one time even fewer) with a one round post season. Going back to a more reasonable schedule (not driven by greed for revenue) would go a long way to alleviate the problem.

[@kadourimdou43]

Why do you need the anthem for every sport event. How patriotic do you have too be.

[@hhiippiittyy]

Yeah, it's fuk'n weird.

[@DrGonzo1926]

its not patriotic its self-assurance

[@NielsHeldens]

Breath and a Scream I don't really see the problem. It's not like everyone becomes a nationalistic extremist because of it. Note: there is indeed a difference between patriotism and nationalism.

[@MrQuestful]

SuperPunch76 there is a reason why: it's because it's a recruitment tool for the military. In fact, they PAY the NFL & other sports leagues to have this privilege: www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/us-defense-department-paid-14-nfl-teams-54m-to-honor-soldiers/amp/

[@NaumRusomarov]

because the US is a jingoistic empire

[@bertnijhof5413]

It is like the gladiators in Rome, it was also difficult for the public to give it up. They had such great tactics and skills, the fights were sometimes almost poetic. Try the other football (soccer) like the rest of the world.

[@dewaynethomas3122]

Fuck soccer.

[@bertnijhof5413]

Spoken like a true Roman!

[@bertnijhof5413]

No of course I'm not 2,000 years old. I'm not Jesus Christ. But I have been to Rome and I visited the Colosseum. Have you never heard about serious history books. Did you ever read any book?

[@WarPigs413]

Soccer is gay

[@clerns]

Bill Maher a libertarian? And I'm a super model from Zimbabwe.

[@GmoneyMozart]

Ubangi_Shmelvin25 lol ya is he high? Oh wait...

[@metalhead7127]

Well you do look fantastic...

[@Sharper714]

And said it multiple times to make sure we heard it. Lmao

[@AvangionQ]

There are various forms of libertarianism, such as libertarian socialism ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_socialism

[@Didact13]

+AvangionQ Bill Maher is a little.. Politically illiterate. I highly doubt he knows anything about Libertarian Socialism, and if I had to guess, he just calls himself that because he doesn't trust the government.

[@clash5j]

What is that spiral that appears with the line through it in the left hand corner at 1:56 I was wondering as I watched this live too

[@Redskinrex]

I played football until college, but it was in college that I ended up with two concussions, because we played flag football, which still involves blocking, only without helmets and pads.

[@ticnatz]

Well said, Bob, as usual. I think more and more players are going to be willing to stand up to what they see as an un-american ethic that needs to be addressed.

[@frankiestein453]

too bad Bill can't hear us laughing. keep it up man. your the shit!!!!

[@ellielouiseroberts8602]

I seriously stopped watching football and hockey after reading "Concussion" and seeing the movie. It is not ethical to watch and give money to people who are selling out young players and throwing money at the situation . No contact sport is safe at any time and it should end .

[@01denese]

IDK - Watch Friday Night Lights. Some of these small towns (esp in Texas) revolve around high school football. The old joke is they will even bet on the re-play.

[@humzahhassan4521]

Rugby and there’s risk in every contact or not contact sport. But I wouldn’t want my son to play football

[@ithajean]

As Einstein owned physic’s Costas knowledge of sports is mastery.

[@voltaire3001]

Bill Maher: LIBERTARIAN chucklenutz

[@coolidgedollar2154]

I played football in high school. Thank God I mostly rode the bench.

[@braziliangator]

Haven't watched sports since I got rid of cable ten years ago! Best thing I ever did

[@chestbuster1987]

So running into other people at full speed is a bad idea!? Who knew!

[@collintag73]

All the protective equipment in football is having the opposite effect as what was intended. Players just hit harder and more recklessly because of it.

[@drmanhattan9101]

people have the right to take a knee and employers have the right to not re-sign you. Its really that simple. I think Trump went a bit far by saying people should be fired, but BLMatter is also going way too far by demanding Kap still have a job.

[@Ericwvb2]

Almost no one else seems to bring up this point. I fully support Kaepernick's action and his reasoning and logic and I disagree with Trump demanding that people like him should be fired, but people seem to forget he is (or was) being paid very large sums of money to play sports. For many consumers of this product (NFL football) patriotism, the star spangled banner and the game, as Bob Costas alluded to, are tightly woven together. I don't think his employer is in the wrong to demand that he act in a certain way while on the job, which he is when he is kneeling on the field -- he is working. Just as employers can fire employees once they are outed as Nazis.

[@drmanhattan9101]

There is a difference, however, in firing people and not hiring people. Kapernick was not fired- he was just not hired again.

[@eyesthatsmile-heartthatlov8050]

Eric van Bezooijen Are you equating being a nazi, with kneeling during the national anthem? An employer can fire you for anything, controversial or not. But when I see violent protests like antifas, nazis, etc and hateful speech from a position of authority and power that the President spews at his rallies; I much more prefer a peaceful protest like Kapernick's: Point made without an hateful word spoken, without a rock thrown at windows or the police, and without a person hurt or killed. By the way he still performed the job he signed a contract to do; there was no work stoppage or slow down. Who is Trump to complain; his foreign born wife had to tell him to put his hand over his heart during the pledge of allegiance.

[@Ericwvb2]

Both are a form of political protest. The big difference is that a very large number of people would be upset if football players would start wearing nazi armbands versus a much smaller (but still considerate) number of people who are upset at the kneeling protest. I totally agree that the movement behind those two symbols is radically different.

[@timpate4395]

I saw a Seahawks video where they were teaching players rugby tackling techniques.

[@profshad3429]

Bob Costas is right on.

[@leanneblake4248]

Wow , As a Aussie we had the AFL (Australian Football League ) & NRL(National Rugby League) & Rugby Union. None of them wear Helmets' , and it is brutal.

[@corbelius6]

Well said Mr. Costas

[@0.o362]

“Please stand for the flag and the ideals it represents” Stop making PC language to stand for the flag!!! It doesn’t need it! A flag is symbolic, by definition!

[@pedrolupe2323]

Soccer players have repeated, frequent head trauma. Children continue to play soccer hitting their heads and compiling damage.

[@humzahhassan4521]

Here’s what u can maybe do to make it safer not safe. But get rid of pads and helmets and make sure tackle occur at the hip and increase the amount of time the collision occurs and ban any contact above the hip. That is a reality but there will still be some issues.

[@MrSlantwise]

He was 27, and he hadn't played in the NFL for the last 3 years either. So, he was Stage 3 by 24.

[@Sayntavian]

Oh Bill's a libertarian this week, ok.

[@01denese]

I think Penn Jillett converted him a few weeks ago when he was on Bill's show.

[@AvangionQ]

There are various forms of libertarianism, such as libertarian socialism ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_socialism

[@Got-Raider-Camus]

Sayntavian he has always been a libertarian, his views has not really changed in 30 years.

[@justinbauk1026]

Yeah a libertarian who apologized for 3 weeks about saying the N word as a joke, applauded Obama's every move, is for State run healthcare, anti-gun legislation, and affirmative action. Yeah he is as libertarian as I am peach pie

[@MsRose00]

01denese He always has been, he's just not unrealistic with his views. He talks shit about Dems all the time, but he knows he can get some of what he wants with Dems vs GOP. Take note, Bernie or Busters.

[@Fissi0nChips]

It's not possible to create a helmet that can stop your brain from smacking into your skull.

[@thespiff44]

At least I heard some support for Alan Kaepernick.

[@peterneate607]

The same is happening in rugby and they don't wear helmets and pads. One of the major problems is players are getting bigger and heavy so the impact damage is getting worse.

[@pablocruise678]

Third biggest 49er fan here... crapernick just went about it the wrong way... I believe in what he is saying, it's just the way he did it.

[@jerryschwartz847]

One thing I think that would alleviate some of the brute force on guy's heads would be make the fields wider maybe a little longer like a soccer field. This would spread everyone out so that the chances of taking on the impact of two helmets from two defenders is diminished. Bigger fields would also slow the game down the speed of the game. More 1-on-1 coverage and potentially make for a lot more high scoring games cause it would be a harder game to defend.

[@MonkeyKong21]

There's a difference between just playing sports and the realm of spectating on sports. When people really get into a discussion with me about why I don't like watching professional sports, it comes down to the question of "can you give me one reason people want to watch sports that wasn't also a reason people used to watch gladiatorial combat?". There's no answer. It fills the same niche; it might not be a healthy thing for society

[@MonkeyKong21]

more like oversimplified jargon that misses the mark, but if I understood how to explain it, I wouldn't be bothering to put it here for discussion Danger makes a thing exciting, and people can't turn away easily from exciting things unfolding, and owners of arenas since early history recognized that it's best if the niche at the center of their arena is filled by something people will watch constantly and remark about ...unless you're trolling, but I think it's valid to call someone out for not knowing much when there's use of marketing jargon

[@blusuck]

Libertarian ? lol

[@anthonylipira9526]

I believe that disrespecting the anthem or the flag is one of the least effective forms of protest. It makes the discussion about the symbols rather than the message.

[@hassleoffa]

Want to stop injuries ... remove all padding. Play it like rugby. No padding and it becomes self regulating as the pain is instant.

[@plusmin09]

This isn't just football. It's just being talked about in reference to football because of how huge of a business it is. People get fucked up in all types of physical activities; skateboarding, biking, other xgames, boxing, ufc, etc.

[@possumpancakes1007]

Wasn't Bill just asking Penn Jillette about being a libertarian a couple weeks ago?

[@MrQuestful]

I appreciate both your perspectives on the Kaepernick kneel issue; but I think you omitted one key fact about the the beginning of sports events. The military PAYS sports teams to have the ceremony aired, because they see it as a recruitment tool.

[@KnightofAntiquity]

Arjun Adamson So the fuck what? No rule in the NFL says you need to stand for the pledge as an employee of the NFL or a team. Gtfo

[@MadMetsFan]

As a Jets fan, we could Kappernick, but the blockhead owner is a right-wing "moran" (in the words of a famous misspelled sign) and he'll never sign him no matter how bad the team is

[@Rafael_123abc]

Michael Gardner. Time for Woody Johnson to sell the team. The fact he disengaged running the Jets franchise for a cushy ambassador position is beyond comprehension.

[@matts6139]

Michael Gardner The jets are playing the patriots for first place in their division. No one on the jets wants Kaepernick.

[@jimlaregina]

Bob, the kneeling during the National Anthem is not to protest the National Anthem.

[@Geist452]

People gotta stop perpetuating this bullshit that no one knew. You're confusing a lawsuit by the player's association with the reality. Saying no one knew, also means the NFL didn't know; well they did, and their medical services for retired players have been shit to non-existent anyways. They knew in the 50s and 60s, they called it pugilistic dementia. medical professionals have been calling for a ban on boxing at least that long. I started football when i was 8, after years of begging to box; ironically it wasn't much better... But i needed it. I've never hit anyone outside of competition or horseplay, and had more then enough reason to. Brain health needs to be managed better, the culture does need to change. But some kids also need a contact environment and the opportunity to test themselves, to develop a sense of security. And in its absence they will create that havok themselves just to see if they can live through it... Some level of experimentation will always come before management. When someone runs into a burning building to save a life, where do you think that mentality comes from. You don't learn how to do that, you learn how to make it work. We're hard wired for it, the sharper caveman keeps his shit. If you're going to try to put the expectation on someone, to avoid it all together, it would be better served on adults... because it is somewhat of a self eliminating drug (or experience). But that experience is going to be very important for someone 14-18 years old.

[@SevenFootPelican]

Geist452, the NFL is dying in front of our eyes. It's not even fun watching the sport anymore watching these guys just run into each other head first play after play. And starting players being out injured at the beginning of every season.

[@Geist452]

yes for them to physically show it to you, but that not fair, because that not how diagnosis and medical research works. Pugilist is a fancy word for boxer, pugilistic diamentia was coined in 1928 and they've been doing brain autopsy on boxers since the 70s

[@leswhitetrash697]

Disrespecfulness solved: "Ladies and gentlemen, please rise for the national anthem, and if you would like to worship the flag, please kneel on one knee."

[@julianroth326]

This is why I'm watching exactly 0 games this season and every season thereafter, until player safety is no longer decided in a bank account.

[@christophertletski4894]

the fact we have 5 year-olds playing full contact football that maybe a problem. And the the fact we had reality t.v. shows glorifying it justs contributes to the problem.

[@mikemactavish1665]

Wait until they're 18 . . . can't see us giving up High School Football

[@zenbeer]

How many times can Bill say Libertarian in one interview? Count along and drink each time he says LIBERTARIAN.

[@ChristianNelsonn]

It's textbook risk compensation theory. These guys feel they can dive headfirst into people at full speed because they feel protected by all the armour and the helmet. Take away every protection and you'll see these problems less often and to lesser intensity.

[@teddy8145]

Forgive my ignorance, but surely they can't do anymore to protect their heads? Isn't contact, power & intensity part of the game? These guys know that and are happy to take the dollars

[@stevethesnail963]

I would like see how it compares with rugby.

[@KnightofAntiquity]

Steve Thesnail Rugby players dont tackles as hard as football players. They use technical tackles to bring players down.

[@cheydinal5401]

Um, did Bill Maher just call himself a Libertarian 3 times?

[@GraeHall]

The statement "this is verging in to cigarette territory" is spot on. The game they play, the way it is played, results in severe brain trauma for a high percentage of those who play it. As fans, to be ok with that, to not want the game you like to watch be changed to protect the people who play it from getting terribly damaged brains, shows you're no fan of the players, you're fans of the game. You're no fan of the players, you don't care about their brains, you're fans of the idea of the game that they play, for which their brains pay. And of course people will choose to provide informed consent, that's the whole fucking problem. We're terrible at understanding risks that we face, we're fantastic at believing it won't happen to me. It's human nature, it's part of the problem of our brains. Those brains that will get severely damaged, and that's not ok. It's not ok that you're ok with it. The idea of the game is more important than the place where it's held, the brain. The players brains are being damaged, because the fans brains don't want to see change. The fans are responsible for this. And it's their fault. They love something so much it's killing the people who do it. Be a fan of your fellow human, they matter more than a particular specific set of rules and equipment being unchanged in a sport. Be a fucking decent human being. Stop making these people kill themselves for your dislike of change in a fucking game. Just, be good people, people. Be good to each other.

[@cmack17]

"The ideals it represents" ...then I actually paid attention to the lyrics.

[@acopernic]

Let's start rollerball with poor people

[@ubcphysicsyangbo]

It’s called physics lol

[@gilberzj1]

tom brady's and cam newton shouldn't be mentioned in the same sentence. BUT bob is 100% right

[@damienjones3345]

Ok, late comment. To fix this issue. No helmets or padding. It will stop the attackers going with no regard. Secondly penalise any head contact. Then you’ll have a game where skill is rewarded and cowards will be filtered out.

[@jasjfl]

Standing for the anthem has always been just as much of a political act as sitting is now. If it wasn't, then sitting wouldn't have caused such a politically polarizing discussion. Nearly all conservatives I've heard give their opinion on the subject believe that standing for the anthem is important because they think the anthem represents their conservative values. They (mistakenly) believe that patriotism and combat valor are somehow conservative values and that sitting is a rejection of these things. The irony runs deep in this topic.

[@CptApplestrudl]

As long as people watch football instead of less dangerous sports, it's going to be promoted.

[@minasoliman]

Why can’t football change the rules? Tackling with shoulders rather than heads should be the norm, and if one tackles with their head, suspension.

[@richardashton7406]

Bob Costa; Yes, yes, yes, the flag represents the Declaration of Independence, our Constituion, the Nation's ideals, not its flaws; protest the flaws not the ideals, not the flag.

[@timpate4395]

Lose the helmets and the pads and it will be safer. You can do everything needed without them.

[@john-bs8pt]

Costas a legend? Maybe in his own mind.

[@King_Mac80]

My kids will play Football if they want to IN HS they can play flag football before that...I didn't play proper football until I got to HS and I earned a college Scholarship

[@youcancallmeana]

"The Roman Circus", like that's not an euphemism. It's been nothing but gladiators since inception, so deal with it, that's what you love.

[@joshr8650]

Aren't 6d making a football helmet? There the guys who made the sespention bumper motorcycle helmets

[@Variance2012]

When did bill become a libertarian? Didn't he used to criticise them?

[@ԷմմանուելԷզենվանՄեղր]

He calls himself a liberal, is today the first time to hear that? There's nothing wrong in criticising groups and people you identify with. I wish the GOP and religious institutions would learn to criticise their shortcomings.

[@IcyScythe]

I think he means it only in a social rather than economic sense.

[@debbiegross3136]

This is sad. 😢 Blame aside, it’s truly sad.

[@carlossegovia3011]

Professional football players make a lot of money, the least the can do is respect the rules of the employer they work for. If they don’t like these rules, they can always go work somewhere else. Besides we don’t care about their political views

[@KnightofAntiquity]

Carlos Segovia And I don't give a shit about yours.

[@davidj_youngking]

Carlos Segovia and no one cares of yours

[@carlossegovia3011]

They work for the NFL. They can renounce to fame and money and do they circus somewhere else.

[@carlossegovia3011]

At least I use my name, and don't post to comments with different account like you

[@carlossegovia3011]

They know the risk of the profession, just like firefighters or policemen or coal miners, only they make a lot more money. Pinhead.

[@winter1235]

Martin Short looks more and more like John Hurt every time I see him.

[@Refresh2b]

They could penalize excessively brutal hits.

[@jacktrppr1]

When OJ finally kicks it I'm sure they'll find the same

[@wilhouts6173]

You’re right. he probably means Liberal Socialism. Libertarianism is associated with anarchism. However, he is probably reacting to our move toward Being unitarian.

[@CthulhuInc]

is there the same issue in rugby? if no, why not?

[@jonm7888]

Does Bill know what libertarian means?

[@BradReddekopp]

"As a libertarian..." WTF, Bill, you're not at all close to being a libertarian, fortunately, except for pot legalization.

[@SevenFootPelican]

Brad, we know. The comment has been hashed out already.

[@AvangionQ]

There are various forms of libertarianism, such as libertarian socialism ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Libertarian_socialism

[@HarryS77]

That is the only issue that matters.

[@HarryS77]

No, libertarian socialists are traditional socialists, and 'libertarian socialist' is another term for anarchist. Bill is a capitalist who thinks 'real anarchy' would be like a movie called The Purge. kzbin.info/www/bejne/bKHXp39mgLprgtUm31s

[@kristiandevries1393]

did you know that noam Chomsky is a libertarian socialist? The libertarians in the republican party like rand paul are republicans that don't think gay marriage is a bad idea, they are bastardisation of the libertarian philosophy...

[@sanjuansteve]

I have an idea for a measurable improvement to helmet technology for reducing head trauma; wrap the outside of the helmets with a 2 or 3 mm thick vibration dampening rubberized outer layer.

[@Malignus68]

If people want to scramble their brains in return for millions of dollars, let them. We'll watch.

[@leona7522]

I question whether the anthem really represents our “ideals”. Rockets red glare, bombs bursting in air giving proof that our flag is still there?The melody is difficult to sing and has been destroyed by many a concert artist whose careers were then destroyed. There's nothing sacred about this tune. I much prefer Columbia Gem of the Ocean.That one speaks truth to tyranny without all the adolescent rockets & bombs bullshit. And theres genuinely feel good music in it also. If there has to be martial music, then for me this is the way to go. Actually makes me proud to be American again when I hear it. America was ALREADY great when this was written. And they didnt need red baseball caps to be convinced.

[@rositaclaro5773]

I heard the latest broadcast this morning. I have been totting one of my mitigation s for these injuries , but so far no traction! I have assumed many of the brain injuries are from large players hitting smaller ones. Defense hitting offence players. I do not have data to confirm this! So, my idea is to go back to Iron Man Football, or a version of it. Only one team on each side! Yes, like auto racing, the American Football spectators are now trained to enjoy the carnage in the play! Yes, I enjoy Eroupan & British Soccer, the real football, but am also a trained accident mitigation professional. !

[@SomeReallyUniqueName]

Hey Bob, you do not need new helmets. You need to force players to stop using their heads as weapons and stop trying to injure each other. No more 'tuck your head and dive through the trench'. No more DB/SSs coming from behind and blasting into people who do not even see them. Tackling should be to stop the players progress. Somehow rugby players can do that and they have no armor. Also the glorification of the needless violence, Bill was about to touch on it, has to stop. I actually have the feeling the commentators have go-to phrases instead of 'well that was unneeded'. 'Keep yer head on a swivel' or 'smash mouth football' or some stupid stuff like that. I just recently watch a college game and darn if it was not the same. You had the brutal shots getting repeated again and again and again. 'yeah this is a tough game' ... nah that was a cheap shot that was totally unneeded. Just that one game was enough to turn me off again ... even though I love the sport and played 15yrs.

[@SomeReallyUniqueName]

Oh yeah Bob, QBs have very special protection. Rarely do they quit because of injuries.

[@lachronic7821]

Joe Thomas just released that he has memory loss, and still won’t stop. Is that stupid?

[@mrzack888]

I always change the channel during the national anthem.

[@lll9416]

whatt!?!?!? 300 lbs men slamming into each other can hurt?? who knew??

[@poincianab12]

Bob Costas is wrong...the people who do not kneel have said why they are staying out of it. They have families to take care of, people relying on them. Getting involved could mess up their money and threaten their contracts. It isn't some big mystery.

[@lindaabraham8715]

Solution to the national anthem issue: stop playing the national anthem at sports events. I don't understand why it is done. Sports events should not symbolize the nation's culture, especially when it means wasting the brains of young men for the entertainment of the idle in the stands, and the couch potatoes at home. We need something worthwhile to root for; then we can play the national anthem.

[@herbbluntman2287]

Rollerball anyone? I mean the James Caan Rollerball, not the limp wristed remake with...that guy who was in that thing...

[@alfredopereira6884]

Yeah, the original rules !!! That second one was total shite !