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    Rush Limbaugh an owner? Colts' Jim Irsay says no
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    Jackson said in a telephone interview that Limbaugh had made his wealth "appealing to the fears of whites" with an unending line of insults against blacks and other minorities. "The National Football League has set high standards for racial justice and inclusion ... He should not have the privilege of owning an NFL franchise - and it is a privilege." The civil rights leader said he's had contact with numerous players and ex-players concerned about the bid. Full Article at Fresno Bee
    The National Football League has set high standards for racial justice and inclusion ... He should not have the privilege of owning an NFL franchise - and it is a privilege.
    Jesse Jackson, Jr. (politician) – Jesse Jackson, Jr. (politician) SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
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Rush Limbaugh an owner? Colts' Jim Irsay says no
  1. I met Rush only once. He seemed like a nice guy to me and all those kind of things ... It's bigger than the NFL. As a nation, and as a world, we've got to watch our words and our thoughts. They can do damage.
    – Jim Irsay SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  2. We can't speculate on potential owners because they have not brought up any names to put before ownership.
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  3. I have said many times before that we are all held to a higher standard here ... I think divisive comments are not what the NFL is all about. I would not want to see those kind of comments from people who are in a responsible position within the NFL. No. Absolutely not.
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  4. I, myself, couldn't even consider voting for him ... When there are comments that have been made that are inappropriate, incendiary and insensitive ... our words do damage, and it's something that we don't need.
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  5. polarizing comments that we don't think reflect accurately on the NFL or our players.
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  6. There's a legal and criminal process going on to determine what are the facts.
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  7. They're not certain they are even sellers
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  8. I think what we've had here is a little social concern in the NFL. The media has been very desirous that a black quarterback do well.
    SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago
  9. The NFL all too often looks like a game between the Bloods and the Crips without any weapons. There, I said it.
    Rush Limbaugh – Rush Limbaugh SOURCE: Fresno Bee 1 month ago

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