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re: Former Vol Arian Foster takes knee during national anthem
Posted on 9/11/16 at 4:53 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Posted on 9/11/16 at 4:53 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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There are still major issues, but one side thinks the other is racist and wants Jim Crowe and the other thinks that all protests are self serving, hands out asking for favors by instigators. It's just an exhausting process.
And therein lies the problem. We have allowed ourselves to become polarized in every walk of life by a group of people that could care less about the true issues....the politicians. They say and do whatever they think will get them elected and reelected. The politicians, both Republican and democrat don't care about right and wrong. All they care about is power.
For the record, I am not Libertarian or any of the fringe parties, either.
I have no problem with you SummerofGeorge. You have always shown yourself to be fair and evenhanded on a board of trolls. I always read your posts and give them weight.
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Posted on 9/11/16 at 4:57 pm to DawgsLife
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I have no problem with you SummerofGeorge. You have always shown yourself to be fair and evenhanded on a board of trolls. I always read your posts and give them weight
I try, and agree with your analysis.
I think Foster is doing what he does, looking for attention, but I actually respect what Kap did because he did it knowing it could legitimately get him cut. He took a real risk, and because of that I assume it's something he actually believes in. It took me a few days to come to that opinion, though. My first reaction was to be pissed.
This post was edited on 9/11/16 at 4:58 pm
Posted on 9/11/16 at 4:59 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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respect what Kap did because he did it knowing it could legitimately get him cut. He took a real risk, and because of that I assume it's something he actually believes in.
He was staring being cut because he's a shitty and injury prone QB, honestly.
I'd be more impressed if he could tell me how many black lives have been lost in shootings this year. Or through abortions. Or if he knew that BLM pushes for less nuclear families and more village type raised families.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 4:59 pm to Rebel Land Shark
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Because this is a free country and I can click on whatever topic I want just like Arian Foster deciding to take a knee.
It's a free country because of the many who gave their lives defending it. But a COMMIE POS LIKE YOU wouldn't understand that.
I bet you are for keeping the flag out of schools and everything else commies stand for.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:00 pm to Alahunter
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He was staring being cut because he's a shitty and injury prone QB, honestly.
That's my point, he wasn't secure in his job. Doing that easily could have been the straw that got him cut. In this day and age of puffed up twitter protests that's a legitimate risk taking protest that most don't have the balls to take these days.
And I don't necessarily agree with his protest purpose.
This post was edited on 9/11/16 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:01 pm to SummerOfGeorge
Or he calculated he could make his cut a racially motivated one, therefore making it harder to cut him. After all, the NFL is predominately black and he would get more support from this, than if he did nothing.
This post was edited on 9/11/16 at 5:02 pm
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:02 pm to SummerOfGeorge
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Maybe he'd like to go play in the AFL (African Football League).
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Good gosh
Admittedly, a little much, but there's really no other country where he could have this incredible opportunity to make millions of dollars playing a kid's game (other than maybe soccer in Europe or South America). He should be kissing the very ground that he walks on once a day.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:02 pm to Alahunter
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Or he calculated he could make his cut a racially motivated, therefore making it harder to cut him
Perhaps
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:03 pm to tennfanatic
Oppressed millionaires.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:03 pm to SummerOfGeorge
I don't know if you saw what Muhammed Ali's wife said about the Kaepernick thing. She said she felt like there were better ways to get the point across. Kaepernick did it first and had a lot to risk. I am hoping this is one that dies out quickly. We need good, honest conversation. There is way too much senseless violence going on and I don't care who is killed, it hurts us all.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:04 pm to DawgsLife
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We need good, honest conversation
America is past that. Don't believe me? Trump or Clinton.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:05 pm to Alahunter
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America is past that. Don't believe me? Trump or Clinton.
Yup
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:06 pm to Alahunter
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He was staring being cut because he's a shitty and injury prone QB, honestly.
This is true, but I think SOG's point was he knew this could have been the straw that broke the camels back. SF could have decided it just wasn't worth the trouble to keep him because of the publicity his actions brought to the team.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:09 pm to DawgsLife
Between the media and the politicians, things will only get worse.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:11 pm to TNTigerman
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Admittedly, a little much, but there's really no other country where he could have this incredible opportunity to make millions of dollars playing a kid's game (other than maybe soccer in Europe or South America). He should be kissing the very ground that he walks on once a day.
Ok, but that's the whole point. Only a few people are good enough to play in the NFL. I'm sure he appreciates the opportunities that has given him....but he does not turn his back on all the others that don't have the same opportunities. he could. he could make his money and live a good life and turn and walk away...but he didn't.
I my not agree with him, but I can understand why he did it. And, I have no problem criticizing him for it.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:11 pm to tennfanatic
As long as people watch the games the NFL will let them keep doing it. Not a big NFL fan but there is nothing else on TV on Sunday but replays of the college games. I been watching the replay of the college games today and a movie. I hope the college players don't start this crap.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:12 pm to Alahunter
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America is past that. Don't believe me? Trump or Clinton.
I cannot bring myself to vote for either one. Our country is in a whole heap of trouble.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:13 pm to bigDgator
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Between the media and the politicians, things will only get worse.
Exactly. The media loves this. It brings readers in. they love turmoil and will stir it up every chance they get. You can believe that.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:14 pm to tjv305
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I hope the college players don't start this crap.
It will. You can count on it. It wouldn't surprise me to read about a kid somewhere that did this very thing this past weekend.
Posted on 9/11/16 at 5:14 pm to DawgsLife
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I cannot bring myself to vote for either one. Our country is in a whole heap of trouble
Me neither, and after "What is Allepo?" I'm out on Johnson too.
Sad state of affairs. Luckily our country is built on people who work hard, long hours and the greatest military in the world. I maintain that even our 2 disaster candidates can't completely screw that up.
I hope.
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