DallasBillsFan1 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 He's a phony. He is feigning concern to help his brand. Anyway, he should be knee deep in p*ssy when he's away from football and not concern himself about such things. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jethro_tull Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 so we are better than Syria ? Setting the bar pretty high, aren't we? OK how about Mexico, Colombia (basically all of South America), China, Russia, Eastern Europe and the entire continent of Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
26CornerBlitz Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 He's a phony. He is feigning concern to help his brand. Anyway, he should be knee deep in p*ssy when he's away from football and not concern himself about such things. Good to know that you can get inside his head to understand his motives are disingenuous when this will clearly do anything but "help his brand". It takes a big pair to adopt this kind of protest when you know there will be plenty of backlash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 maybe more than a little racist. Probably, but he did drive the point home pretty good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FireChan Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 maybe more than a little racist. Huh? How is that racist? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Nothing wrong with showing respect for the country that allowed everyone to assemble in freedom and relative safety. After all, where do americans assemble in such masses? I agree about canning the jet flyovers though. He is protesting what he perceives (correct or not) as oppresions of blacks. Which goes against the freedoms you want him to respect. Get it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 (edited) Stuff like this always reminds me of one of my high school teachers, granted I'm sure he was a little racist. Black student: How come black people only get one month for black history month. Teacher: *looks my way* When's Polish history month? Me: *shrugs* Teacher: *looks at another student* When's Irish history month? other student: *shrugs* Teacher: *looks back at black student* Be happy you got one. Ahhhhh, the old white guy wanting to know where his special day is. Edited August 27, 2016 by stony Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Probably, but he did drive the point home pretty good. all those Irish and polish slaves that were brought over from Africa are missing out on a history month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Wiz Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 all those Irish and polish slaves that were brought over from Africa are missing out on a history month. Now come on, everyone knows they were shipped in from Australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Huh? How is that racist? the poster said it was racist, I agreed. Probably because the teacher ignored that fact that part of the reason black history month is recognized is because of the injustices done to blacks throughout our history and the need to recognize their contributions to this country, but not just as slaves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 he has the right to act as he chooses, that is what is great about our country (ironically). he also has the right to be booed by his fans (if they choose) or to be criticized by people who think his stance is misguided. maybe a tour of syria might give him some perspective. so we are better than Syria ? Setting the bar pretty high, aren't we? I am not so sure we have Jethro Tull in it so Syria would need to be pretty bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 OK how about Mexico, Colombia (basically all of South America), China, Russia, Eastern Europe and the entire continent of Africa. since we are better than other countries, just sit down( or stand up in this case) and shut up. Don't exercise your freedoms unless you have permission too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALF Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Kaepernick was downright dreadful in Friday night's preseason game, looking entirely uncomfortable in new coach Chip Kelly's offense. If the 49ers aren't going to start Kaepernick, they have three options -- trade him, pay him $12 million not to play, or grant Kaepernick his release. If the 49ers opt to keep Kap around, that $12 million figure will be an awfully large bullet to bite. 2/6 for 14 yards http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/339760/chip-we-havent-talked-releasing-kaepernick?ls=roto:SF:topheadlines I think he just wants out of SF and the Chipper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 the poster said it was racist, I agreed. Probably because the teacher ignored that fact that part of the reason black history month is recognized is because of the injustices done to blacks throughout our history and the need to recognize their contributions to this country, but not just as slaves. Yes but injustices were done to a lot of people - American Indians, Japanese who were put in concentration camps while men were allowed to fight in Europe Only, etc. Not satisfactory answer. As a teacher you should point that out AND that it was done for political reasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
klos63 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yes but injustices were done to a lot of people - American Indians, Japanese who were put in concentration camps while men were allowed to fight in Europe Only, etc. Not satisfactory answer. As a teacher you should point that out AND that it was done for political reasons. You are correct, injustices were done to a lot of people, and they still are, including to blacks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Yes but injustices were done to a lot of people - American Indians, Japanese who were put in concentration camps while men were allowed to fight in Europe Only, etc. Not satisfactory answer. As a teacher you should point that out AND that it was done for political reasons. Over 200 years of slavery, followed by decades of segregation policies. Comparing the injustices done to others will always fall short imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punching Bag Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Kaepernick was downright dreadful in Friday night's preseason game, looking entirely uncomfortable in new coach Chip Kelly's offense. If the 49ers aren't going to start Kaepernick, they have three options -- trade him, pay him $12 million not to play, or grant Kaepernick his release. If the 49ers opt to keep Kap around, that $12 million figure will be an awfully large bullet to bite. 2/6 for 14 yards http://www.rotoworld.com/headlines/nfl/339760/chip-we-havent-talked-releasing-kaepernick?ls=roto:SF:topheadlines I think he just wants out of SF and the Chipper Depends if his contract has a clause in it like San Diego is insisting Bosa's have - they do not need to pay for double dipping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jr1 Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 he's trying to stay relevant while being a backup Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JOE IN HAMPTON ROADS Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Great point. No, its not. The only thing still holding this disparate bag of conflicting factions we call America together is a shared sense of patriotism. We no longer worship the same God (if any), hold the same values, hang out at the same places, watch the same entertainment, etc. etc. We barely speak the same language anymore and sure as hell don't share a sense of filial kinship. The one thing we still have (for now) is a sense that at least we live in a country where our differences can be strengths, and we can come together to acknowledge our equal shares in an inclusive society by standing together as one for the National Anthem. By refusing to stand, he not only contributes to the decline of this shared ideal, he tells me personally he does not want to share his world with me, his fellow American. IMO, he's just being a privileged rich athlete trying to justify the fact he gets paid millions of dollars to do nothing of real value for society. And BTW, if America has lost Buffalo, we've lost the Nation. Joe out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DDD Posted August 27, 2016 Share Posted August 27, 2016 Expressing his POV is what we call freedom in this great country. If you want him to adhere to only expressions of love, then maybe you should try out North Korea to see how you like it there. Kaepernick has so much credibility. After all, earning millions of dollars playing a game is the epitome of oppression. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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