Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:44 PM
If you find yourself more upset at a football player than at the murder of unarmed black men
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 If you find yourself more upset at a football player than at the murder of unarmed black men (Original post) |
bravenak | Sep 2016 | OP |
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Response to Rex (Reply #2)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:15 PM
awoke_in_2003 (34,582 posts)
40. Someone here said it the other day...
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:55 PM
malaise (225,711 posts)
3. Well said Sis
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It's unfuggingbelievable
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Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:57 PM
4. Anyone overly concerned about his socks are simply looking for an excuse...
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:58 PM
5. But, but, but... He's attacking the police by sitting.
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 04:59 PM
gopiscrap (21,525 posts)
6. Absolutely!!!
Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #7)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:10 PM
sheshe2 (70,691 posts)
9. She never said all cops are killers. nt
Response to KMOD (Reply #22)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:45 PM
24. He should have put that message on his socks.
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Response to bravenak (Reply #65)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:11 PM
smirkymonkey (58,553 posts)
67. I have no problem with what he did. It pales in comparison to what is being
Response to smirkymonkey (Reply #67)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 08:54 PM
69. If they left him alone then what's the point?
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Holy cow!
He is doing this to make a point that will be DISCUSSED by alot of people. This is what he wants to happen. He does not want to be left alone.  |
Response to bravenak (Reply #70)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 10:20 PM
75. All I can say is wow.
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Where did anyone say that in this thread?
Me thinks thou protests too much. This thread is 15 minutes of my life I can't get back. Color me gone...good luck with whatever message you are trying to get across. You totally lost me. 
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Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #75)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 10:34 PM
brush (34,157 posts)
89. Leave it alone. You're not coming off well at all in this exchange.
Response to melman (Reply #97)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 11:15 PM
brush (34,157 posts)
99. That's your opinion. And who was talking to you?
Response to bravenak (Reply #32)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:42 PM
mcar (35,738 posts)
50. Uh huh
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Too right. Geez, the things people get all worked up about. And in the meantime, Trump has gone full Third Reich and babies are dying in Syria.
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Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #25)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:52 PM
28. You can blame them for the "Blue wall of silence" ... and I do!!!!!
Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #34)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:11 PM
37. It is tragic ... but, it is no more tragic than the murder of citizens at the hands of police
Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #25)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 07:38 PM
msongs (59,546 posts)
62. "a couple of dozen". yeah right nt
Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #25)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 10:15 AM
124. It's far more than a couple of dozen.
Response to Dreamweaver 5.0 (Reply #7)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:48 PM
Nitram (16,568 posts)
54. Dream, you're missing the point. Like it or not, cops are armed and are exhibiting a nationwide
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This is the DU member formerly known as Nitram.
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Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:01 PM
In_The_Wind (72,064 posts)
8. K & R !
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:18 PM
Hortensis (44,164 posts)
11. True. But anyone who assumes someone giving attention to a
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:33 PM
13. He also said Hillary should be in prison; can I be upset at that? n/t
Response to MichMan (Reply #13)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:38 PM
21. No....absolutely not !!!! Don't even THINK about it. nt
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Response to Post removed (Reply #14)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:37 PM
20. What the fuck is this shit right here.
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:35 PM
sheshe2 (70,691 posts)
16. I find it amusing in an incredibly sad way.
Response to clarice (Reply #19)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 10:38 PM
brush (34,157 posts)
91. And the vast majority don't speak up against the rotten, racist apples in their midst.
Response to sheshe2 (Reply #16)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:48 PM
26. Every cop that keeps their mouth shut and refuse to speak up when they see
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 05:51 PM
27. Husband is a Vet from Vietnam era
Response to bravenak (Reply #36)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 09:45 AM
118. Who was incessantly mocked and parodied.
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I saw quite a bit of well earned mockery of Tim Tebow. Perhaps you were not paying attention.
Tell me again, what team is Tim playing for and show me his list of endorsements, he is a punchline now, right next to Johnny Football, Teo and the Boz. I support everyone's right to be a fool, and the right of the people to mock them. |
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:20 PM
ismnotwasm (40,018 posts)
43. K&R to infinity...
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:20 PM
SleeplessinSoCal (6,287 posts)
44. Flashback to 1969
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:40 PM
mcar (35,738 posts)
49. I struggle to figure out why anyone cares about this
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:46 PM
Nitram (16,568 posts)
52. "If you find yourself more upset at a football player than at the murder of unarmed black men..."
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This is the DU member formerly known as Nitram.
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Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 06:54 PM
greatauntoftriplets (171,847 posts)
55. Here's my thing with this.
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He's a football player who I'd never heard of before this. I've long believed that people put too much stock in what sports figures do (yes, I know they're role models to kids) or don't do instead of the issues that really matter. It's not like he was violent against his wife or girlfriend or child, or fiddled with the footballs to fix a game. There was nothing illegal about his actions. I just don't give a rat's ass if he stands, sit or does handsprings.
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Response to camelfan (Reply #61)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 07:59 PM
64. I don't care whether I "got" you or not. You state that you respect his
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rights and then disrespect him with your words "pampered athlete". I am guessing he worked his ass off to get where he is, a lot harder than being an internet rando taking potshots from the lazyboy.
"But don't disrespect our flag or our national anthem." < You might want to re-acquaint yourself with the reason for his protest." You will notice in this drawing that the object actively evades the point. Surely you can guess the reason I chose it.  's
It is the national anthem specifically which refers to slavery, and it represents a racist country which is over policing black folks, because black lives don't matter. He can speak for himself, but that is one of the things I think he, and if he would allow me to sit next to him, and I find abhorrent, and not worth standing for. Not much of a country if it can't stand such protest. People are fucking noticing, partly because he is making it hard for them to ignore it. It's too bad there aren't more big tough ball players willing to sit and confront racism. |
Response to KMOD (Reply #98)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 07:51 AM
109. That is the most rational and insightful...
Response to camelfan (Reply #56)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 10:44 PM
brush (34,157 posts)
93. Give it a rest with that tired argument. Many vets are backing him.
Response to camelfan (Reply #56)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 12:22 PM
JonLP24 (27,475 posts)
138. More likely they died defending the rights
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Response to bravenak (Original post)
Thu Sep 1, 2016, 07:39 PM
secondwind (11,497 posts)
63. Brava, well said Bravenak!!
Response to NuclearDem (Reply #85)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 08:32 AM
111. "Identity politics" and social justice warriors.
Response to betsuni (Reply #111)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 10:43 AM
JonLP24 (27,475 posts)
131. I've been seeing a lot of
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Response to LittleDuckie (Reply #76)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 07:44 AM
108. I've been here over 12 years.
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It's nothing new. It was comical for a while. Now, it's just boring.
But, hey... tradition. |
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 07:24 AM
107. My main problem with this
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is now I have to admit that Colin Kaepernick has a soul. Let's just say SF is not my favorite team.... Now I have to reevaluate. Also less than pleased with my own Carolina Panthers QB comments on the topic
We should remember that a mediocre college squad got a racist university president fired recently when they threatened to boycott the season. Imagine what could happen if pros got involved. |
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 07:59 AM
110. "If you find yourself more upset at a football player than at the murder of unarmed black men..."
I could actually hear Jeff Foxworthy sayin' this in my head! |
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 11:13 AM
132. id also add that they have serious issues with humanity in general
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 11:24 AM
134. Only when we truly become what that flag stands for
Response to martin mike (Reply #136)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 01:03 PM
wryter2000 (40,482 posts)
139. Welcome to DU
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Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 01:21 PM
140. "Indivisible, with liberty and justice for all".
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 02:42 PM
marble falls (37,760 posts)
143. The question stands all by itself. A good question.
Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 03:02 PM
144. Brilliantly (and unapologetically) stated. As always!
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Response to bravenak (Original post)
Fri Sep 2, 2016, 03:35 PM
yuiyoshida (34,297 posts)
146. What are piggy socks?
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