Racism, sexism, bigotry, and taking away people's healthcare doesn't seem to move people as much as

[still_one]

insulting the NFL

I think that speaks volumes

[NRaleighLiberal]

1. I was thinking exactly the same thing.

[Not Ruth]

2. Makes you wonder how much Russia and Facebook have to do with it

Given that this is taking social media by storm. Could Facebook target the NFL players with ads as a debate distraction during Monday Night Football?

[leftstreet]

9. Absolutely nothing

Kaepernick protested racism and police brutality

Trump attacked him

People are responding

[bettyellen]

11. It's not one on their list, but stoking white nationalism is a big part of their plan

So none of us should be surprised. The thing is we're not targeted by their algorithms- we won't even see it happen if our friends aren't targeted either.

[Afromania]

3. I don't know if i read it here or elsewhere but you don't mess with the bread and circuses.

[JHan]

4. yup +++ It's a riff of "Give them bread and circuses and they'll never revolt" - Roman satire.

[dalton99a]

5. Gotta have the gladiators

[uponit7771]

6. +1

[Lars39]

7. And the giant glaring ommission....helping Americans in Peurto Rico!

[OKNancy]

8. It is about racism and free speech. The whole thing started because

Kaepernick kneeled to protest the treatment of AAs in our society. Then it because intertwined with the 1st amendment.

Personally I love that most in the NFL are making a stand.

[still_one]

14. I appreciate it too, but it seemed to receive more attention because the NFL was slurred by

the so-called occupant in the WH

[Voltaire2]

10. It started as a sneering racially tinged insult directed at a specific individual

and we are now watching a fairly astounding act of solidarity in support of players who have been symbolically protesting racial injustice in amerca using their visibility on national television to do so.

This is a big deal.

[MLAA]

12. Agree

[MLAA]

13. Wouldn't it be something if after all is said and done, history will say the NFL saved the USA

I am pleasantly surprised with NFL's reaction. Yet find it interesting there wasn't nearly this much support for Kaepernick earlier.

[crosinski]

15. Well, there's yer problem. n/t

[Vinca]

16. Very true. I said something similar to my husband a little while ago.

The only thing good about this is that it has finally gotten the attention of a whole lot of people.

[LeftInTX]

17. True, but apples and oranges

Trump is known for his famous feuds, but this is a feud with the NFL.

I think it makes many people feel vulnerable. It is extremely inappropriate and crosses the line for a president. Of course all his twitter feuds are inappropriate, but this makes NFL fans feel vulnerable too.

ETA: Trump's feud with football players is racist. It is fairly overt racism. These players aren't doing anything illegal.

[still_one]

18. Agreed, and maybe this will finally be the straw that finally breaks the camel's back