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[Man God]

Trapped in the land of OH

IO

 

[Bread]

I'll never forget this

now we're talking

Speaking of people missing from the thread, where is rando?

randall is thriving without us, he checks in on me every now and then to call me handsome :')

 

[Gobias]

Trapped in the land of OH

He is blessed to be here

 

[Slo]

I still still think it's crazy how people are upset at Kaep.

Raise your hand if you stop talking and stand up at home whenever the National Anthem is on.

I know I don't. The only reason *most* people stand in public is peer pressure.

The real problem people have is racism.

Owners are also fuming over Kaepernick figured out a way to make a political statement on their fields without being subject to punishment from the league.

They couldn't touch him for doing what he was doing as they could for players wearing the wrong color socks.

Now, NFL owners are colluding to keep Kaepernick out of the league as a message to anyone else who thinks they can use the NFL to say anything other than what the NFL wants to be said.

I also love the fantasy land beat writers live in where the NFL exists as 32 independent organizations who would never collude. They colluded when 30 out of 32 teams agreed not to spend above a certain amount when the cap was removed before the lockout season. The NFL then sanctioned the two teams who disobeyed, Washington and Dallas, for not setting a limit on spending.

Every sports league needs an independent commissioner. They need someone who isn't just the spokesman for the NFL owners. I think this is needed if the NFL wants to continue to exist in opposition to every other free labor market in this country.

Even though i agree with Kaeps points, I personally think Kaeps protest was ham fisted and needlessly disrespectful to the military. It seems like his point was that it sucks being black in America, but by choosing the anthem and the flag as a way to get attention he also made it a "pro-American vs anti-American" discussion.

He didn't have to do that.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Even though i agree with Kaeps points, I personally think Kaeps protest was ham fisted and needlessly disrespectful to the military. It seems like his point was that it sucks being black in America, but by choosing the anthem and the flag as a way to get attention he also made it a "pro-American vs anti-American" discussion.

He didn't have to do that.

I wss under the impression that the military was fighting to protect the freedom to express yourself, not fighting to be revered in society.

If someone thinks kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful to the military, that sounds like a personal issue.

 

[chuckddd]

I still still think it's crazy how people are upset at Kaep.

Raise your hand if you stop talking and stand up at home whenever the National Anthem is on.

I usually change the channel.

 

[Doomsayer]

I wss under the impression that the military was fighting to protect the freedom to express yourself, not fighting to be revered in society.

If someone thinks kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful to the military, that sounds like a personal issue.

Said it better than I could.

Racism disguised as patriotism.

 

[Himynameischris]

I don't change to the game until after the anthem is over

 

[JABEE]

I agree with JABEE. 31 teams colluded shamelessly to ban an innocent man for 4 games.

Serves them right that he went on to win the SB that season.

You dirty dog!

 

[MechDX]

The Miami Dolphins Should Trade for Brock Osweiler - Whom Adam Gase Loves - Not Sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/EHZSNKkCPN

#Pray4Chris

 

[Slo]

I wss under the impression that the military was fighting to protect the freedom to express yourself, not fighting to be revered in society.

If someone thinks kneeling during the anthem is disrespectful to the military, that sounds like a personal issue.

You're digging your heels in when it's really not necessary. Does Kaep have a right to make this particular protest in this particular way? Of course. Could he have made the same points in a different manner that wouldn't stir up a legion of retards who see this as a binary issue, thus resulting in him rallying his own opposition? Absolutely.

 

[Bread]

I stand up and face my flag whenever the national anthem is played. If you aren't crying by the end due to the powerful imagery and overwhelming feeling of patriotism then you should move up north with the rest of the French bastards!

 

[Himynameischris]

The Miami Dolphins Should Trade for Brock Osweiler - Whom Adam Gase Loves - Not Sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/EHZSNKkCPN

#Pray4Chris

[UPDATE: The Dolphins have now ruled out the possibility of there being PCL damage.]

We can still do this! ;_;

 

[cdyhybrid]

You're digging your heels in when it's really not necessary. Does Kaep have a right to make this particular protest in this particular way? Of course. Could he have made the same points in a different manner that wouldn't stir up a legion of retards who see this as a binary issue, thus resulting in him rallying his own oppostions? Absolutely.

That's true. I'm just not interested in coddling/enabling said legion 😅

 

[JABEE]

I don't change to the game until after the anthem is over

.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

I'm still at a loss as to how the flag came to be the symbol solely of the military and not the country itself.

 

[JABEE]

You're digging your heels in when it's really not necessary. Does Kaep have a right to make this particular protest in this particular way? Of course. Could he have made the same points in a different manner that wouldn't stir up a legion of retards who see this as a binary issue, thus resulting in him rallying his own opposition? Absolutely.

He definitely chose this protest to create national controversy. People have been indoctrinated to pledge allegiance and salute from the time they were 5 years old.

The flag itself is a symbol of the might and power of the United States.

Edit: The national anthem is a military song describing a scene from the War of 1812. Home of the Brave and Land of the Free.

Our country was founded on Revolution and finally solidified as one nation and a Union via the Civil War.

I probably should have re-phrased my original statement. I understand, but I reject the criticism of Kaep.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Kaeps problem was he made white people uncomfortable

 

[Himynameischris]

Kaeps problem was he made white people uncomfortable

Why does he make you feel uncomfortable gata? He won't hurt you I promise.

.

Perhaps I should start watching

 

[Man God]

Phins Up.

 

[Tall4Life]

Why does he make you feel uncomfortable gata? He won't hurt you I promise.

I think you might be the actual racist here chris 🤔

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

Malcolm Jenkins gave his raised fist national anthem protest all year, and he's still got a job. I think if the Eagles needed a QB they would consider him, but who knows.

 

[Alligatorjandro]

Why does he make you feel uncomfortable gata? He won't hurt you I promise.



Perhaps I should start watching

I'm not white

 

[Himynameischris]

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Sigh of relief for #Dolphins. Member of org says no structural damage for Ryan Tannehill, knee same now as in am.

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOOTBALL GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;_;

 

[Fantomex]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOOTBALL GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;_;

Chris to celebrate this wonderful moment you should now buy a SWITCH.

 

[Spades]

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOOTBALL GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;_;

OMG please be true. I'm depressed as fuck right now.

 

[Tall4Life]

Malcolm Jenkins gave his raised fist national anthem protest all year, and he's still got a job. I think if the Eagles needed a QB they would consider him, but who knows.

he's not associated with the movement like kaep is

 

[cdyhybrid]

Frank Clark kicked out of practice. He apparently sucker punched Germaine Ifedi without a helmet on.

Dude tried to treat his teammate like his girlfriends.

 

[Bread]

Frank Clark kicked out of practice. He apparently sucker punched Germaine Ifedi without a helmet on.

Dude tried to treat his teammate like his girlfriends.

Seahawks Culture

 

[MechDX]

Frank Clark kicked out of practice. He apparently sucker punched Germaine Ifedi without a helmet on.

Dude tried to treat his teammate like his girlfriends.

Thugs. Another Super Bowl run incoming

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

he's not associated with the movement like kaep is

Maybe not nationally, but he certainly is locally.

 

[jmdajr]

The Miami Dolphins Should Trade for Brock Osweiler - Whom Adam Gase Loves - Not Sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/EHZSNKkCPN

#Pray4Chris

Nice

 

[chuckddd]

Jon Ledyard‏Verified account @LedyardNFLDraft 4m4 minutes ago

Villanueva's lying at the 20 being looked at by trainers. Rest of OL around him.

 

[Goro Majima]

I don't change to the game until after the anthem is over

You and 99% of other households.

But apparently taking a knee during the anthem that nobody gave a shit about (at home) is the worst thing ever.

People watch the anthems for maybe the late playoffs, first game of the season, and the Super Bowl

 

[JABEE]

I didn't even realize Tony Romo is calling the Hall of Fame game tonight with Nantz.

 

[AbortedWalrusFetus]

The national anthem is usually when I realize I don't have any beer left and need to run up the block to grab some more.

 

[Slo]

The national anthem is usually when I realize I don't have any beer left and need to run up the block to grab some more.

 

[Blitzrules240]

I didn't even realize Tony Romo is calling the Hall of Fame game tonight with Nantz.

But it's on NBC...

 

[FloydtheFathead]

The Miami Dolphins Should Trade for Brock Osweiler - Whom Adam Gase Loves - Not Sign Colin Kaepernick https://t.co/EHZSNKkCPN

#Pray4Chris

Yes.. yes.. yes..

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!! YES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOOTBALL GODS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! ;_;

No!!!

I mean.. yay!!!

 

[Fox318]

Doesn't Kap already have a dolphins hat?

He's more than qualified with that alone.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Still no specifics on Malik McDowell's ATV injury, but Pete said it's a longer term injury in terms of this season. Neat.

 

[effzee]

Philadelphia Eagles‏ @Eagles

Roster Move: #Eagles have agreed to terms with S Corey Graham on a one-year contract. #FlyEaglesFly

https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/893175155744264193

I'm curious to see if the Eagles plan to use him as a corner.

Why not Revis?

 

[effzee]

Malcolm Jenkins gave his raised fist national anthem protest all year, and he's still got a job. I think if the Eagles needed a QB they would consider him, but who knows.

They did and chose Foles over him. Garbage

 

[Hindl]

Why not Revis?

Revis is going to want at least $8M otherwise he'll make the same money staying retired

 

[JABEE]

But it's on NBC...

Oh, looks like it’s a practice broadcast that will not be aired. Sorry.

 

[Blitzrules240]

Oh, looks like it’s a practice broadcast that will not be aired. Sorry.

No worries. We'll get to see Nantz/Romo in the Seattle/Kansas City preseason game...Yes, Seattle, where Tony Romo's career ended.

 

[MechDX]

WR Braxton Miller looked special today. He made splendid catches on slant routes and deep down sideline. So much athleticism. More confident

https://twitter.com/McClain_on_NFL/status/893167658262253568

Baexton

 

[cdyhybrid]

Pokemon is real

 

[Dishwalla]

Can't decide if I should watch the HoF game or Ghost in the Shell.

 

[cdyhybrid]

Can't decide if I should watch the HoF game or Ghost in the Shell.

The OG or the bootleg ScarJo version?