The Kind-Hearted Smart Aleck

They're all old, rich, white, and disapprove of black NFL players protesting oppression pre-game during the National Anthem. Also, their attempt to appear patriotic is nothing more than a charade. All they really care about is power and money. According to the U.S. flag code, these five men consistently disrespect the flag by using it in advertising, apparel, and presenting it in a flat and horizontal manner. They have absolutely no room to talk when it comes to patriotism. The flag may symbolize freedom, represent a free and great country to them, but their ancestors were never brought here from Africa as slaves. They never had to place their lives at risk in order to be provided the right to vote. They've never had to fear authority figures following and suspecting them of wrong doing due to the color of their skin. They've never felt the oppression blacks and other minorities have experienced throughout their lives. If they truly want everyone to find a reason to stand f...

As long time readers know, I've handed out awards for Douche of the Day, Douche of the Week, Douche of the Month, even Douche of the Year, but today, for the very first time, I'm dishing out an award for Douche of the Century. When speaking with Jim Gray on Westwood One Monday night, former Chicago Bears head coach Mike Ditka let his voice be known about the NFL players National Anthem protest. I'll save the best quote for last, but here are just a few appetizers before I provide the main course: - "Is this the stage for this? If you want to protest, you've got a right to do that. But I think you're a professional athlete. you have an obligation to the game." - "I don't see a lot of respect for the game. I just see respect for their own individual opinions. ... Respect the game, play the game, when you want to protest, protest when the game's over, protest whatever other way you want to." - "I don't care who you are, or ...

Former Chicago Bears head coach and current ESPN NFL analyst, Mike Ditka, recently spoke on The Bernie & Sid Show , and had some unflattering words for President Barack Obama, claiming he's "the worst president we've ever had," adding: "Barack Obama's a fine man. I mean, he's pleasant. He would be great to play golf with. He's not a leader. This country needs leadership. It needs direction. It needs somebody that steps up front. We need somebody like Ronald Reagan. Every once in a while you're gonna get punched in the chops but you keep going forward. That's all there is to it." He also said this: "The people that hate him (Trump), hate him, but people like him because he says things that resonate with what they think. If I were to vote tomorrow, I'd probably vote for Trump." Yes, apparently Mike Ditka, like many modern-day Republicans, sees the president as a fictional superhero as opposed to an actual person. T...

I wasn't sure I would ever hear a defense more ridiculous than the one Washington Redskins owner Daniel Snyder gave of his team's nickname, but given former NFL head coach Mike Ditka's recent tirade, I stand corrected. In an interview with RedskinsHistorian.com, Ditka said the following: "What's all the stink over the Redskins name? It's so much horse sh*t it's incredible. We're going to let the liberals of the world run this world. It was said out of reverence, out of pride to the American Indian. Even though it was called a Redskin, what are you going to call them, a Brownskin? This is so stupid it's appalling, and I hope that owner keeps fighting for it and never changes it, because the Redskins are part of an American football history, and it should never be anything but the Washington Redskins. That's the way it is." Judges, what do you think of Mr. Ditka's statement? "This is so stupid it's appalling..." In...

I've got nothing against former NFL head coach Mike Ditka. He was great while in Chicago (Da Bears!). He's improved as an ESPN Analyst and can be funny at times. However, I can't say I'm a huge fan of his "Stop It!" segment on Sunday NFL Countdown. Sometimes, I'll admit, it's so bad it's funny. For the most part, though, I really have to scratch my head at the fact the segment is still being aired weekly. What Ditka does is stand up, stare angrily right into the camera and when hearing about three random topics, will give a 3-10 word response. An example might be something along these lines: Topic - "Detroit Lions post-play penalties..." Ditka: "It's pretty easy to hit a guy when he's down, isn't it? Stop it!" or Topic - "The Indianapolis Colts 0-13..." Ditka: "Whatever you've been doing for 13 games - Stop it!" Ditka does this three times in a given week's program. The bit...