6 minutes ago, greend said:

Can people be concerned with both? Why do you assume they aren't?  

People can be concerned with people not saluting the flag and voice that displeasure, is it helpful in the grand scheme.

If so how does the action of saluting a flag bring forth positive social change? If anything thing id say doing so reinforces the status quo.

Which is the point.😒

8 minutes ago, Utebird said:

My dads mom used to cook everything in bacon grease😊 she also had 7 by pass heart surgery😳

I cook with olive oli because as far as fats go its healthier than corn oil or canola oil. Canolo oil is a man made oil produced originally in Canada, thus the Can in Oil. Its highly processed.

Ive used peanut oil in the past but never coconut or avocado oil.

I do dislike the low burn temp of olive oil but i dislike the health content of corn or canola oil more and despise soy bean oil. But to each their own!

Avocado oil, peanut oil, grapeseed oil, seasame oil, ghee etc all have high smoke points without falling into the highly processed category.  

9 minutes ago, greend said:

Can you say Assante ?

I think asante at least put forth the effort. 

He wasnt a very effective tackler but it wasnt from lack of effort its because he weighed like a buck 50.

8 minutes ago, Utebird said:

My dads mom used to cook everything in bacon grease😊 she also had 7 by pass heart surgery😳

I cook with olive oli because as far as fats go its healthier than corn oil or canola oil. Canolo oil is a man made oil produced originally in Canada, thus the Can in Oil. Its highly processed.

Ive used peanut oil in the past but never coconut or avocado oil.

I do dislike the low burn temp of olive oil but i dislike the health content of corn or canola oil more and despise soy bean oil. But to each their own!

I don’t deep fry much so I don’t use a lot of canola oil. It usually goes bad before I use it all and I buy the smallest container. 

4 minutes ago, Ace Nova said:

I use olive oil in about 90% of the dishes that I make.  It’s healthier and it tastes better in most dishes.  Of course, there’s certain dishes that just need bacon or butter, etc but if I can use olive oil without taking away from the dish, I will always go that route. 

I agree, for breakfast foods i use butter.

58 minutes ago, Utebird said:

socio economic equality would be a good start.

Capitalism creates competition for resources which in turn creates aggression for acquisition of said resources resulting in exploitation of the weak.

80% of stock in the US is controlled by the top 10% of the population.

Around the world 80% of the worlds resources are controlled by 10% of the population.

Redistributing wealth resources goods and decreasing inequality in theory decreases aggression.

4 people in america have more wealth than the bottom half of america combined.

Restructure the tax code, provide universal health care, give living wages, decrease military budget and police spending. Put more towards education protecting infrastructure and protecting the environment. Elect government officials that serve and protect the peoples interests not corporations and the working class.

These are all steps that can foster equality and decrease aggression towards other over competition for resources.

 

I agree with pretty much everything you said here. SES division is the most profound inequity in america, with many of the other injustices (like systemic racism) co-occuring alongside it. I specifically agree with you comments about investing in education, the state of the american education system today saddens me. Young Americans today are subject to unequal opportunity academically; piagetian theories influence the standardization of academia, often teaching the test rather than practical skills or cognitive strategies; and media/social has a stronger influence on our youth than educators. 

Before I go off on a tangent though I wanted to mention one place where we may slightly disagree, Capitalism. Capitalism has become a rallying cry for those who see socioeconomic inequity in this country, and for good reason. Capitalism in general is full of weaknesses, just like every other large scale economic strategy, but it is not without its strengths. The real problem in my opinion is the way Capitalism is applied in this country. Competition and success are key ideals in american society, which relates to the greed, materialism, and inequality you find in our economy. Capitalism has many excellent qualities just like socialism, but the American version of capitalism has become bast-ardized by our history and our culture.

I have included an incredibly interesting (but lengthy) read on the origins of American Capitalism, that traces our version (of capitalism) back to slavery. I feel it's particularly relevant with the racial and social issues we are currently facing. Final thought: no economic system is perfect, but i would really like to see (but wont) America adopt a mixed methods approach. I kind of like the idea of conscious capitalism which is less focused on money, taking more of a service approach by considering elements like trust, compassion, collaboration, and value creation.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/slavery-capitalism.html

15 minutes ago, greend said:

Can you say Assante ?

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 Asante was really good when he was here.  I would take Asante Samuel (In his prime)  over the majority of CB’s in the league right now.  
 

Unfortunately as fans, we tend to remember when a guy missed a tackle vs the dozens of big plays, interceptions, broken up passes, etc he made while he was here. 

He’s so easy to root for. 

3 minutes ago, BigEFly said:

I don’t deep fry much so I don’t use a lot of canola oil. It usually goes bad before I use it all and I buy the smallest container. 

You can deep fry with light olive oil. The smoke point is as high as corn oil.

2 hours ago, E-A-G-L-E-S Eagles said:

So the real question is.....what exact implementable actions (in the short and long term) need to take place to allow us to move forward and make positive changes?  It's clear what the message is, but it has to go somewhere from here.

Well, this week they tried to finally make lynching a federal crime, but Rand Paul blocked it, so...

Personally, I think cops histories should be made public knowledge so pattern recognition can be applied both ways.  Banning chokeholds, obviously.  And independent review on crimes like the George Floyd murder.

Just a couple ideas.

 

1 hour ago, BigEFly said:

Kempski seems to suggest that Jalen Mills will be given the SS role.  I am not as convinced.  I think there will be an open competition between Mills, Park and Wallace with the best of the losers in that competition getting most of the snaps as the third S.  

My bet is Parks gets the job to start the season.  He actually played the position in Denver, though it might have been limited in scope compared to what Jenkins did as a SS.

1 minute ago, Ace Nova said:

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 Asante was really good when he was here.  I would take Asante Samuel (In his prime)  over the vast majority of CB’s in the league right now.  
 

Unfortunately as fans, we tend to remember when a guy missed a tackle vs the dozens of big plays, interceptions, broken up passes, etc he made while he was here. 

I wouldnt hate that either, Asante was a baller. Made 4 or 5 pro-bowls, has over 50 career ints (which is crazy). He is everything Ronald Darby wishes he could be

41 minutes ago, MrGreenBay said:

Hey Philly fans. How are ya?

Who will be the better QB next season, Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love? 

7 minutes ago, greend said:

Can people be concerned with both? Why do you assume they aren't?  

It’s fine to be concerned with both. I have no issue with those that do. Thing is, standing for the anthem pales in comparison to actual veteran issues in my mind. If you believe those things are of equal importance than you’re just out of touch. It’s not worth arguing, I don’t care about your stance on the flag. I care about your support for legislation to help vets and hope that you vote in politicians who are fighting for that aid. So every time someone brings up standing for the anthem, I want to bring up something much more important. Cause the entire country is having a conversation about kneeling for the flag, but no one talks about the true change we need for our vets. 
 

This is not directed at you. I’m just saying I’m always going to pivot the conversation from flags to more serious issues. The flag is not a serious issue. We’re humans first, Americans second. 

Just now, NCiggles said:

Who will be the better QB next season, Jalen Hurts or Jordan Love? 

Hurts will actually get thrown out there for a handful of plays. Unless Aaron gets hurt

14 minutes ago, QBhunter58 said:

I agree with pretty much everything you said here. SES division is the most profound inequity in america, with many of the other injustices (like systemic racism) co-occuring alongside it. I specifically agree with you comments about investing in education, the state of the american education system today saddens me. Young Americans today are subject to unequal opportunity academically; piagetian theories influence the standardization of academia, often teaching the test rather than practical skills or cognitive strategies; and media/social has a stronger influence on our youth than educators. 

Before I go off on a tangent though I wanted to mention one place where we may slightly disagree, Capitalism. Capitalism has become a rallying cry for those who see socioeconomic inequity in this country, and for good reason. Capitalism in general is full of weaknesses, just like every other large scale economic strategy, but it is not without its strengths. The real problem in my opinion is the way Capitalism is applied in this country. Competition and success are key ideals in american society, which relates to the greed, materialism, and inequality you find in our economy. Capitalism has many excellent qualities just like socialism, but the American version of capitalism has become bast-ardized by our history and our culture.

I have included an incredibly interesting (but lengthy) read on the origins of American Capitalism, that traces our version (of capitalism) back to slavery. I feel it's particularly relevant with the racial and social issues we are currently facing. Final thought: no economic system is perfect, but i would really like to see (but wont) America adopt a mixed methods approach. I kind of like the idea of conscious capitalism which is less focused on money, taking more of a service approach by considering elements like trust, compassion, collaboration, and value creation.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2019/08/14/magazine/slavery-capitalism.html

Agree about your points on education. Standardized testing teaches.

 kids how to memorize and fill out a corresponding bubble sheet.

As for capitalism i totally agree. Throughout history and currently, mixed economic systems yield the best outcomes. Not just economic outcomes but social as well.

Capitalism isnt flawed or evil by nature people are and the way its instituted in america is what has led us to where we are. Same as socialism. Its not a flawed or evil system but those who use it for their own gain are.

I think its so engrained in our minds as children that capitalism is gods economic system and socialism is the devils that we forget neither are either.

Also agree conscious capitalism is more effective than current croney predatory practices.

 

9 minutes ago, ManuManu said:

He’s so easy to root for. 

I think he’s going to blow it up finally playing for his hometown team.  I’m excited to see what he brings to the table this year. 

19 minutes ago, justrelax said:

I figured you knew that. I hear you about bacon grease. When my wife and I were on our honeymoon we went to the Jazz and Heritage Festival in New Orleans. It was held on two consecutive weekends and during the intervening week we went down to the Gulf. En route we stopped in a little diner in Mississippi where I had the best pancakes I've ever tasted. The secret ingredient was, of course, bacon grease. If I lived nearby I'd have had a heart attack years ago, they tasted that good. If @greend tasted them he wouldn't be lecturing us about healthy foods and moderation.

I lectured no one. I love food too, just trying to learn to eat a bit healthier.

18 minutes ago, bpac55 said:

After watching Rasul, Mills, Maddox and Jones plus insert practice squad guys in here and there i would GLADLY take Asante Samuel and his poor tackling just to have his coverage and ball skills.

Yup

3 minutes ago, Ace Nova said:

I think he’s going to blow it up finally playing for his hometown team.  I’m excited to see what he brings to the table this year. 

for one year... unless he kills it and we somehow keep him to take over for Mcloud

Just now, QBhunter58 said:

for one year... unless he kills it and we somehow keep him to take over for Mcloud

 He’s just entering his prime so we’ll see.

 

As Americans we have a right to salute the flag.

As Americans we have the right not to salute the flag. In fact, the Supreme Court has opined that we have the right to burn the flag.

What we do not have is the right not to be offended. Possible offense is the cost of free speech.

Given that both activities are protected by law, saluting the flag does not make you a better American and "disrespecting” the flag does not make you a lesser American.

6 minutes ago, Ace Nova said:

I think he’s going to blow it up finally playing for his hometown team.  I’m excited to see what he brings to the table this year. 

im assuming this is Will Parks No?

I think schwartz is going to play alot of 3 safety looks so he could see alot of PT

18 minutes ago, Utebird said:

People can be concerned with people not saluting the flag and voice that displeasure, is it helpful in the grand scheme.

If so how does the action of saluting a flag bring forth positive social change? If anything thing id say doing so reinforces the status quo.

Which is the point.😒

So answer the questions that I asked is my point.But to your point , Are there ways that I can bring positive change without disrespecting my country and it's flag? Pretty ridiculous for you to think that your disrespect of the flag is the only way to make a difference in fact I would say that it brings forth more division.

2 minutes ago, Desertbirds said:

As Americans we have a right to salute the flag.

As Americans we have the right not to salute the flag. In fact, the Supreme Court has opined that we have the right to burn the flag.

What we do not have is the right not to be offended. Possible offense is the cost of free speech.

Given that both activities are protected by law, saluting the flag does not make you a better American and "disrespecting” the flag does not make you a lesser American.

A foolish man takes offense when none is intended, bigger the fool when offense is intended.

22 minutes ago, Utebird said:

I think asante at least put forth the effort. 

He wasnt a very effective tackler but it wasnt from lack of effort its because he weighed like a buck 50.

I would take Assante over any of our guys not named Slay

22 minutes ago, Ace Nova said:

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 Asante was really good when he was here.  I would take Asante Samuel (In his prime)  over the majority of CB’s in the league right now.  
 

Unfortunately as fans, we tend to remember when a guy missed a tackle vs the dozens of big plays, interceptions, broken up passes, etc he made while he was here. 

Yup  which is my point

10 minutes ago, greend said:

I lectured no one. I love food too, just trying to learn to eat a bit healthier.

Teasing.