Is Kaepernick a jerk?
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So what do you guys think, is his little stunt with sitting during the anthem a clown move or a solid form of protest? I think clown move. I realize he has the right to do this. But just because you have the right to do something doesn't make it right. there are better ways to show your displeasure than that.
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you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
He has the right to protest and you have the right to complain about it. The rest of us have the right to ignore it or chime in on one side or the other.
I actually like the way he is doing this . He was probably going to get cut because lets face it he really isn't very good. Now if he gets cut he can say it was because of the protest which might somehow make the nfl look bad. Anything that could make the league look bad I'm all for.
I also think its funny that idiots who bought Kapernick shirts (for some unfathomable reason???? ) with their own money are now burning them
It's really not that difficult a question to answer. Do you have empathy for people who are not of the same racial background as yourself?
I can't stand the guy now, before this I didn't have an opinion of him one way or another but all of a sudden he wants to grow his Afro out, grow a beard and start talking about how " His People" are being oppressed. The guy is a complete idiot, gimme a break.
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you'll never be able to outrun a bad diet
What in the world are you talking about exactly?
It's really not that difficult a question to answer. Do you have empathy for people who are not of the same racial background as yourself?
Of course. I have empathy for all kinds of people. I just don't see your point. A few bad police officers have killed people wrongly. How does that reflect on the constitution? How does that make me insensitive to point out colins buffoonery?
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What in the world are you talking about exactly?
It's really not that difficult a question to answer. Do you have empathy for people who are not of the same racial background as yourself?
Of course. I have empathy for all kinds of people. I just don't see your point. A few bad police officers have killed people wrongly. How does that reflect on the constitution? How does that make me insensitive to point out colins buffoonery?
We are only on page 1 of the thread you will change your mind by page 5 and stand solidly behind him.
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I don't know much, but I'm certain of one thing: Colin Kaepernick and Rick Monday will never go bowling together.
LOL, that was one of the great moments in baseball.
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No right or wrong answers.
Speaking strictly sports wise, I guarantee it's a distraction his coaches do not appreciate.
"If I say something in the woods and my wife isn't there to hear it.....am I still wrong?"
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Minorities have had their blood spilt in the country since it was formed. Without going into the long, gory history, African, Asian and Mexican and Native Americans have lost countless lives due to racist violence in this country, and that violence was at times sanctioned by the government, and encouraged by the journalism of the time. Their lives are no less sacred than those who went to a foreign country to seek out an enemy, or died as a Confederate or Union soldier. America has millions upon millions of citizens willing to honor the lives of soldiers, yet can't deal with one individual who is standing up for an equally important population which helped make this country what it is today, which is shameful.
Ripe for circular arguing. Multifaceted.
No right or wrong answers.
Speaking strictly sports wise, I guarantee it's a distraction his coaches do not appreciate.
Which is a big deal because the 49'ers have a terrible coach who really doesn't need any more on his plate.
LEAVE AND GO TO ANOTHER COUNTRY THAT YOU THINK IS BETTER...........YOU ARE TAKING UP SPACE!!!!!!!!!!!!
It's about showing respect for the thousands of young men and women who have died or been severely injured while protecting your freedom to express your beliefs and opinions. This guy makes tens of millions of dollars for riding the bench or playing a mediocre QB position. He is an embarrassment to himself and to the league. He has the right to express himself but that doesn't make what he's doing any less disrespectful.
Minorities have had their blood spilt in the country since it was formed. Without going into the long, gory history, African, Asian and Mexican and Native Americans have lost countless lives due to racist violence in this country, and that violence was at times sanctioned by the government, and encouraged by the journalism of the time. Their lives are no less sacred than those who went to a foreign country to seek out an enemy, or died as a Confederate or Union soldier. America has millions upon millions of citizens willing to honor the lives of soldiers, yet can't deal with one individual who is standing up for an equally important population which helped make this country what it is today, which is shameful.
You are using a straw man argument to advance your political agenda. I did not draw any racial distinction in my post when referring to those who have proudly served this country. The truth is that of those who have served, a very significant percentage were, in fact, persons of color. You can still be respectful while acknowledging the issues.
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It's about showing respect for the thousands of young men and women who have died or been severely injured while protecting your freedom to express your beliefs and opinions. This guy makes tens of millions of dollars for riding the bench or playing a mediocre QB position. He is an embarrassment to himself and to the league. He has the right to express himself but that doesn't make what he's doing any less disrespectful.
Minorities have had their blood spilt in the country since it was formed. Without going into the long, gory history, African, Asian and Mexican and Native Americans have lost countless lives due to racist violence in this country, and that violence was at times sanctioned by the government, and encouraged by the journalism of the time. Their lives are no less sacred than those who went to a foreign country to seek out an enemy, or died as a Confederate or Union soldier. America has millions upon millions of citizens willing to honor the lives of soldiers, yet can't deal with one individual who is standing up for an equally important population which helped make this country what it is today, which is shameful.
All of those things happened and were TERRIBLE. However, are our nation's leaders currently sanctioning racist killings of African, Asian, Mexican or first nation people? Those are things that happened in the past. Do we still need to protest the civil war or the treatment of first nations people's during relocation? Do you not think that things are steadily getting better for minorities in our country? Just think about affirmative action and what that has done for minorities. Red lining is no longer legal and university is free for first nations people's. So many transfer their anger for these police killings to the federal government when for once, they have nothing to do with it. Kaepernick is not some sort of civil rights scion who should be revered. He is a pampered athlete who is looking for a cause. He is a misguided dolt.
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As a Vietnam Veteran - NO HE DOES NOT HAVE THE RIGHT. If you can't respect the flag and our country for no matter what reason........
LEAVE AND GO TO ANOTHER COUNTRY THAT YOU THINK IS BETTER...........YOU ARE TAKING UP SPACE!!!!!!!!!!!!
+1. Maybe try Iran or Libya if you feel so discriminated against and put upon here.
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Your reaching.
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Kaepernick doesn't deserve the fruits of the sacrifices I made and untold thousands of others made for the life he enjoys in this great country.
He will and should receive the wrath he has brought upon himself for his senseless actions by fans everywhere.
I suspect because his playing ability is now in the dumper that he wants to stir the pot.
Fyi, the third stanza of TSSB mentions slaves, and not in a good way. So there's that.
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Boy....did you read that wrong! The word "slave" there is not refering to a person, but to an action!
Get real!!!
I spent a precious year of my life in the 1st Infantry Division in Vietnam from 1969-1970 and received my fair share of recognition, including a Bronze Star. I also lost too many friends I went through OCS in Ft Benning, GA with who died in Vietnam. Somehow we went and served with honor and pride for our country.
Kaepernick doesn't deserve the fruits of the sacrifices I made and untold thousands of others made for the life he enjoys in this great country.
He will and should receive the wrath he has brought upon himself for his senseless actions by fans everywhere.
I suspect because his playing ability is now in the dumper that he wants to stir the pot.
I thank you for your service. I was there 1967-1968. It wasn't a popular war, but we served.
and only you could appreciate this...
WELCOME HOME !!!
I guess Gabby Douglas is off the hook.
The internet is mainly used to scold folks nowadays .
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I guess Gabby Douglas is off the hook.
The internet is mainly used to scold folks nowadays .
SHAME ON YOU!
Key was referring to the slaves who joined the British Royal Army in exchange for their freedom, they were known as Colonial Marines. Here's a short video on the history of The Star Spangled Banner:
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Kaepernick's misgivings about standing for the National Anthem are not without precedent. Jackie Robinson expressed his feelings about it over 40 years ago, shortly before his death:
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Well.....now I have lost respect for JR too!!
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This is on topic. That you don't have the intellect to grasp it is your problem, not mine.
Oh my, one of those...
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
George Brett, Roger Clemens and Tommy Brady.
Michael Brown was shot and killed in Mo. several years ago because he robbed a store and attacked a police officer and tried to take his gun. Just how is this police brutality???!!!!
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Kareem Abdul-Jabbar addresses the issue:
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Well, he certainly did. Got it wrong, but he addressed it. Just because someone risks personal sacrifice doesn't make his act patriotic. Were Robert e. Lee, John Wilkes booth or David duke patriotic? They all risked personal sacrifice for their beliefs.
What EXACTLY is the Fed supposed to do to stop the small percentage bad cops from doing bad things? Should TPOTUS ride shotgun in patrol cars? Should congressmen be hanging out at the local precinct? Sometimes people do bad things. It doesn't mean the system is broken.
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