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Colin Kaepernick - what a loser
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Also, since I didn't see it mentioned anywhere:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...in-kaepernick-to-go-from-sitting-to-kneeling/
He (they) isn't trying to disrespect the people who have fought for this country. He's attempting to point out that we aren't living up to the ideals we claim the flag represents.
I've copied this from someone else's post on another website:
https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/...in-kaepernick-to-go-from-sitting-to-kneeling/
He (they) isn't trying to disrespect the people who have fought for this country. He's attempting to point out that we aren't living up to the ideals we claim the flag represents.
I've copied this from someone else's post on another website:
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Yep.
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Remember the good old days, when the nfl played pig skin ball, now they just play political ball. :face-icon-small-sad
J
Why do they think the anthem is the time to protest? How about DOING something to cause change instead of looking like a dumbazz in front of fans. Surely there's a better way to protest.
No, he simply did an excellent job at spinning facts to fit his narrative.
I will start off by criticizing our great President Trump.
Frankly, he sh!t the bed on this one.
He was right, but the way he said it along with the SOB remark galvanized both sides against the other, but he was right.
The NFL has chosen to enforce rules and imposing fines against players for:
Sock color
Shoe color
Headbands
Honoring breast cancer awareness
Honor fallen police officers
Honoring 911 victims
These are just a few examples of reasons that the NFL thought it was appropriate to enforce rules.
So our great President Trump is correct in suggesting that the league enforces their own guidelines pertaining to the National Anthem.
None of us could get away with actions that would affect our employers with this much negativity, particularly if doing so while "punched in".
Here's a thought, why not do something to raise awareness to your cause in a way that will pull both sides together?
Do they have the right to kneel during the National Anthem. Yes. Brave men have died for years to protect that. Is it right? Absolutely not. The league, it's owners and players are flipping off their fan base. They all think the NFL is too big to be held accountable for its actions. I and I hope many other Americans are going to also protest, but mine will be with my wallet. I am done watching, I am done with merchandise, and I will pass on products advertised during the games.
Like what? What possible way is there for a black man to protest police brutality and systemic racism that is going to get you to think "hm, maybe he has a point"?
You don't think those things are issues, you're never going to agree with him protesting them.
You realize that many of them ARE donating time and/or money on these issues?
https://www.sbnation.com/lookit/201...illion-dollar-pledge-charity-latest-donations
http://kaepernick7.com/
http://ktla.com/2016/09/09/49ers-pl...s-on-racial-issues-cited-by-colin-kaepernick/
They should stick to that then. I just don't see how kneeling during the anthem is doing anything to cause change. It's just a lazy form of protest that lacks a clear message and pisses off fans. It's not gonna have any positive effect. It's not like a racist cop is gonna watch this and be like "guess I won't shoot unarmed black men since it causes NFL players to kneel during our anthem".
In other words:
"Shut up and dance for my entertainment and don't make me think about things that make me uncomfortable."
Sorry, but it's obviously working since we are all spending so much time talking about it.
J
Actually the NFL only has a rule last limiting wearing specific political symbols on the field and one that says they all have to wear the same uniform. Players are allowed to wear a black armband or similar to show support for things like 9/11 victims (which they did)
Ratings were up considerably last week, the negativity isn't coming from the players, it's coming from your great leader and his efforts to divide the country. if he would have shut up and supported their right to peaceful protest this wouldn't be an issue, instead his ignorant base latched on like stink on sh$t without looking at the whole story. If anyone is disrespecting the flag and what it stands for it's your great leader and his followers, not the players.
The NFL doesn't have a hard rule about standing during the game. It's referenced in their code of conduct but not in the official rule book. If they did then why is your great leader and his lap dog (sessions) calling for just that to be imposed? If he has it his way it'll be a requirement to say the pledge before flipping burgers at McDonald's.
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People watch football for enjoyment of the sport and above all to escape politics. Its getting harder to escape.
I thought we were all for personal responsibility. Don't like it? Don't watch. I don't like a lot of stuff on TV. I don't watch it. I don't make a big fuss about being offended by something someone on TV did. I thought that was something snowflakes did.
When I called in to cancel my Dish network football subscription they lady on the other end said "this has been happening a lot lately." :face-icon-small-hap
In this case, that is exactly the case.
Very well said!
While in the stadium they are there to entertain the fans.
Pissing off the fans is totally failing to entertain them.
"Wah Wah Wah, I'm offended"
I partially agree but like anything that is consumer & fan driven that becomes upsetting to its base audience they have to be vocal, cancel subscriptions, stop buying game tickets, boycott, etc. all in hope that the heads of the organization take notice and stop the circus.