Colin Kaepernick protests the Anthem

[jamil]

So then the same could be said of Villanueva.

It's harder to doubt his sincerity.

 

[Kutnupe14]

It's harder to doubt his sincerity.

...because you support it. The same would be said by people on the other side of the issue.

 

[BugI02]

And Kaepernick? Where does he rank in his original lone display, and the backlash that created, breaking a 98 year old tradition for a belief?

Right up there with Kathy Griffin, a D-list performer desperately trying to stay relevant

Maybe he can get a gig Soros' payroll

 

[jamil]

So then the same could be said of Villanueva.

Guy who served his country honorably vs guy who claims the whole country is racist? Eh. I'll go with Villanueva as the sincere one of the two. So no. Same can't be said of the two.

 

[JTScribe]

San Francisco 49ers QB Colin Kaepernick defends Fidel Castro | Miami Herald

 

[Chewie]

Right up there with Kathy Griffin, a D-list performer desperately trying to stay relevant

Maybe he can get a gig Soros' payroll

Agreed

 

[Kutnupe14]

Guy who served his country honorably vs guy who claims the whole country is racist? Eh. I'll go with Villanueva as the sincere one of the two. So no. Same can't be said of the two.

I'm saying it, so you're wrong.

 

[jamil]

...because you support it. The same would be said by people on the other side of the issue.

This isn't all that subjective. Reason can be used to objectively divide the faux morality of Kaepernick from the genuine morality of Villanueva.

 

[Kutnupe14]

This isn't all that subjective. Reason can be used to objectively divide the faux morality of Kaepernick from the genuine morality of Villanueva.

I don't view Kap's display as Faux, nor do a great many other people.

 

[jamil]

I'm saying it, so you're wrong.

C'mon Kut. You know there's a "rightly" attatched to "can't be said."

 

[Kutnupe14]

C'mon Kut. You know there's a "rightly" attatched to "can't be said."

I've never doubted Kaepernick's devotion to his beliefs. I commend and 100% support him.

 

[jamil]

I've never doubted Kaepernick's devotion to his beliefs. I commend and 100% support him.

Hah. Being wrong is a right.

 

[bwframe]

The Money Honey gives a rundown of the financials on how this is and will continue on for the NFL:


[video=youtube;CRsEB5MfTfM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRsEB5MfTfM[/video]

 

[Kutnupe14]

The Money Honey gives a rundown of the financials on how this is and will continue on for the NFL:


[video=youtube;CRsEB5MfTfM]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRsEB5MfTfM[/video]

Lol, geez she's an idiot. The NFL has the "lowest ratings in 7 years?" Ok, so who took a knee in 2010?

 

[jamil]

Lol, geez she's an idiot. The NFL has the "lowest ratings in 7 years?" Ok, so who took a knee in 2010?

People were too busy kicking democrats out of office in 2010 to watch football.

 

[Leadeye]

Presidents come and go along with many other variations of leadership, the country remains. I think using the national anthem to express dislike for the president is wrong. Don't like Trump, when the walking sports microphone comes and asks your opinion, give it. That's one of the rights we all enjoy. The national anthem is about America, not Donald Trump.

 

[jamil]

Presidents come and go along with many other variations of leadership, the country remains. I think using the national anthem to express dislike for the president is wrong. Don't like Trump, when the walking sports microphone comes and asks your opinion, give it. That's one of the rights we all enjoy. The national anthem is about America, not Donald Trump.

Well said.

 

[LP1]

To equate the kneeling with disrespect is just plain brain-dead. It's about as respectful a way to protest as is possible - no gesturing, no turning the other way, just quietly taking a knee - it sends a message without being disrespectful. How many players have said anything suggesting that they disrespect anyone who fought and died for our country?

I'm also offended by the idea that anyone should be forced to behave in a certain way because of "freedom". This is the direct antithesis of freedom. Disagreement does not equal disrespect.

The idea that one leaves their constitutional rights at the workplace door needs to go. This form of protest has absolutely nothing to do with how a player does his job. And when we a divisive current occupant who enables and encourages bigotry and hatred, we need more people to stand up (or in this case, kneel down) and be counted.

 

[Kutnupe14]

To equate the kneeling with disrespect is just plain brain-dead. It's about as respectful a way to protest as is possible - no gesturing, no turning the other way, just quietly taking a knee - it sends a message without being disrespectful. How many players have said anything suggesting that they disrespect anyone who fought and died for our country?

I'm also offended by the idea that anyone should be forced to behave in a certain way because of "freedom". This is the direct antithesis of freedom. Disagreement does not equal disrespect.

The idea that one leaves their constitutional rights at the workplace door needs to go. This form of protest has absolutely nothing to do with how a player does his job. And when we a divisive current occupant who enables and encourages bigotry and hatred, we need more people to stand up (or in this case, kneel down) and be counted.

+1 well said

 

[Bennettjh]

Presidents come and go along with many other variations of leadership, the country remains. I think using the national anthem to express dislike for the president is wrong. Don't like Trump, when the walking sports microphone comes and asks your opinion, give it. That's one of the rights we all enjoy. The national anthem is about America, not Donald Trump.

Exactly. These spoiled brats don't get it.