OriginofHysteria
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I should have stated that you should read the entire thread. Regardless, I don't think he'll be kneeling, nor should he, but this is a guy that "gets it". Which is something that not even his QB can grasp.
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Trump takes shots at Kaepernick, Get that son of a bitch off the field
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I should have stated that you should read the entire thread. Regardless, I don't think he'll be kneeling, nor should he, but this is a guy that "gets it". Which is something that not even his QB can grasp.
Good article; thanks for posting it!
Exactly. It was made very clear last year that the kneeling was in protest of police brutality; in fact they made it crystal clear what it was about. Trump and his idiot supporters are trying to make it about him, and also to twist it into being a form of disrespect for the military, which it also is not. People have EXTREMELY short memories when it comes to stuff like this.
metalslimer
Member
I think it's fine for people to not kneel if they don't want to if you are fully in support of your teammates who are making a statement.
DontBeThatGuy
Member
They'll twist themselves into a pretzel to misconstrue what he said or make it seem he was forced to apologize, as you can see with some of those comments.
Pathetic bunch.
Sure, but that arm-linking shit sets things back. It's a completely empty gesture that does zero to help.
Adam Sadler
Member
I respect him a lot for at least coming forth and saying this.
Tom Nook
Member
He called the NFL players who kneel are "sons of Bitches" while he calling the white nationalists in Charlottesville "fine people".
He needs to go.
metalslimer
Member
I mean I don't think it was completely empty as any anti-Trump message sent is a good thing. It does dilute the message against police brutality though which was the entire point of the original protest.
Glad the purity police is here.
Zetaero757
Neo Member
From what i encountered its the same song and dance. I get that but... i usually tune out as soon as i hear them say that word.
What message does it send when you're linking arms with an owner that donated to Trump and still blackballs Kaepernick?
He sounds genuinely remorseful about the situation.
Saint Gregory
Member
He seems to genuinely realized that he messed this up so I have to respect that he addressed this so quickly. I read an article this morning that said his jersey sales have been leading the NFL since yesterday so he's literally taking money out of his own pockets by coming forward like this. He could have easily kept his mouth shut and continued raking in that alt-right money and I'm sure none of his teammates would have taken him to task considering his military service.
Ravensmash
Member
I wouldn't say that. It seemed like it was in support of those who chose to kneel and were getting slammed for it by the POTUS.
That's far better than nothing.
I'm sorry, is everyone who locks arms locking arms with that owner? If not, who are you to decide what is the proper way to protest? Are you against players standing and raising a fist, too?
This and there few comments I read were amazing.
Amazing. A flag at half mast... Beautiful.
man this makes roethlisberger look even worse, which i didn't think was possible
NFL Jersey sales are aggregated then distributed, he makes nothing extra specifically because it's his jersey other than more are being bought in general, if that is the case
GitarooMan
Member
I was just thinking that. He comes out with thoughtful, reflective statements, while Big Ben looks like an asshole.
It's funny, growing up playing sports (25 now), we were taught to kneel whenever a player was injured out of respect for them.
OriginofHysteria
Banned
It's crazy how with all the wrongs that have been plagued in the NFL, namely actual legitimate physical problems like domestic abuse, a symbolic gesture that isnt even what the conservatives are claiming it to be for, is the one where people go, NOPE NO MOAR NFL.
Saint Gregory
Member
Oh, I always thought the players got a percentage of their own jersey sales. Never mind that part then.
Are they raising their fist while their other arm is linked with a racist that's intentionally keeping their fellow athlete out of a job?
The very fact that Ray Lewis and the owners are even involved in the linked arm "protest" makes the entire thing an empty gesture. Ray Lewis demonized Kaepernick and is at least partially responsible for keeping Kaepernick out of a job. The owners are fully responsible for keeping Kaepernick out of the league. Now they stand with their players in unity? Bullshit. It'd be like the CEO of Chick Fil A wearing a rainbow ribbon.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
Rock on.
This is wonderful. Thank you for posting.
Bam Bam Baklava
Member
The story never said he disagreed by the way. Just that he didn't want Trump to bring it up.
whatsinaname
Member
Ugh, the "just stick to sports" comments infuriate me. Completely de-humanising. It translates to "Just jump, run and play fetch for me. I don't want to hear your opinions or ideas and actions though. I might have to think of you as another human being."
Screw Trump. Players have the right to stand or sit or kneel or not come out at all for the anthem. I hate this "stick to sports" BS; players are humans and they deserve the ability to be able to speak out about what they care about without their jobs being on the lines (assuming they aren't inciting violence, etc etc).
SolidSnakex
Member
He watches Fox News 24/7, so i'm pretty sure he's seen a lot of backlash.
theignoramus
Member
All Trump voters feel this way. A plurality of "liberals" feel this way too.
Not in his bubble.
Once again you're conflating all of the locked arm protests with those involving owners and players you don't like. For those owners or players who don't actually stand in unison with their kneeling teammates and are doing it to blend in, then yes, it's an empty gesture. But for many of those locked-arm players it is not. Who are you or any of us to say otherwise?
buttery fistful
Member
And really, the whole "kneeling is disrespectful" rings so laughably hollow to me.
Would standing for the anthem, but with your back facing the flag, be any better? Of course not.
Would standing for the anthem, but with your back facing the flag, be any better? Of course not.
OriginofHysteria
Banned
You know what else is disrespectful? Yelling and booing at players that are kneeling during the anthem. Pissing during the anthem because you know you have time to do it before kickoff. These conservative fuckwits are the biggest hypocrites ever.
SolidSnakex
Member
Well, he's trying to make one out of it. The pro-kneeling (TakeaKnee) hashtag trended worldwide nearly all day yesterday, so he's obviously trying to get the anti one working.
Acerac
Banned
RPGCrazied
Member
And still tweeting. Wow. Someone throw in the god damn towel.
Honestly I'm perfectly fine with him choosing to stand or kneel. He fought for us so that we can have a choice. If he is okay with his teammates kneeling, I think we should respect his own decision too.
Though it would be very amazing of him if he support his teammates and kneel with them. But either way, that's his choice.
"We're gunna need a bigger shovel"
They're not hypocrites because their beliefs begin and end with maintaining unearned white male supremacy.
Everything they do accurately reflects that. Patriotism and even religion are a facade.
BlueTsunami
there is joy in sucking dick
Man, never has a person deserved to be roasted as hard
RPGCrazied
Member
There is tremendous backlash alright, but Trump is to stupid to see its against him. What a clown.