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Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin

(107,111 posts)
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 08:44 PM Jun 2020

Bill Russell blasts Trump over 'no kneeling' tweet

Boston Celtics legend Bill Russell fired back at U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday following Trump's recent tweet criticizing kneeling during the national anthem.

Russell labeled Trump "divisive and a coward" while disputing his claim that kneeling is disrespectful.


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Russell originally shared the photo of himself taking a knee in September 2017. Around his neck is the Presidential Medal of Freedom, awarded to him by former U.S. President Barack Obama in 2011 for his efforts in the civil rights movement.

Trump tweeted his "no kneeling" message in response to New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees walking back his statements about kneeling during the national anthem.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/nfl/bill-russell-blasts-trump-over-no-kneeling-tweet/ar-BB159YSQ
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Bill Russell blasts Trump over 'no kneeling' tweet (Original Post) Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Jun 2020 OP
A magnificent reply............ MyOwnPeace Jun 2020 #1
excellent Skittles Jun 2020 #2
OK, the Man has spoken! Bunker boy doesn't want any part of Bill. mobeau69 Jun 2020 #3
TY Bill Russell! Cha Jun 2020 #4
Bill Russell is amazing. He's a legend beloved by so many Americans SouthernCal_Dem Jun 2020 #5
Fantastic. What a man! nolabear Jun 2020 #6
Note that everyone taking a knee... AntiFascist Jun 2020 #7
K & R for the legend.... dhill926 Jun 2020 #8
That's the Medal of Freedom that Obama gave him William Seger Jun 2020 #13
Speaking of disrespecting the flag, has everyone forgotten the time Trump was grinding on the flag? dlk Jun 2020 #9
The flag is another misdirection by Trump Renew Deal Jun 2020 #10
Legendary empedocles Jun 2020 #11
tRump is more concerned about symbols than actual Black Lives Bernardo de La Paz Jun 2020 #12
to be called a coward by big Bill. Thats gonna smart. nt BootinUp Jun 2020 #14
Thank you Mr. Russell. Ferrets are Cool Jun 2020 #15
ding. AllaN01Bear Jun 2020 #16
Thank you, Bill Russell. gademocrat7 Jun 2020 #17
Trump will respond by saying that Russell was a terrible shortstop gratuitous Jun 2020 #18
Really, "NO KNEELING"? StarlightGold Jun 2020 #19

SouthernCal_Dem

(851 posts)
5. Bill Russell is amazing. He's a legend beloved by so many Americans
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 08:52 PM
Jun 2020

Even Lakers fans!

This is one fight Trump definitely doesn't want or need.

William Seger

(10,742 posts)
13. That's the Medal of Freedom that Obama gave him
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 09:33 PM
Jun 2020

It must make Russell literally sick that Rush Limbaugh is now on that list. It sure does for me.

dlk

(11,438 posts)
9. Speaking of disrespecting the flag, has everyone forgotten the time Trump was grinding on the flag?
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 09:22 PM
Jun 2020

Trump never fails to be disgusting.

Bernardo de La Paz

(48,789 posts)
12. tRump is more concerned about symbols than actual Black Lives
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 09:29 PM
Jun 2020

Who is he to say what can or can't be protested? Not much of a citizen is who.

Authoritarians and Fascists are more concerned about symbols of state than lives.

AllaN01Bear

(17,383 posts)
16. ding.
Sun Jun 7, 2020, 10:11 PM
Jun 2020

as @ the real bugs bunny would say to @ real donald trump," ehhh sheddddup.!!!!!! this was an elegant reply.

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