Welcome to DU!
The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards.
Join the community:
Create a free account
Support DU (and get rid of ads!):
Become a Star Member
Latest Breaking News
Editorials & Other Articles
General Discussion
The DU Lounge
All Forums
Issue Forums
Culture Forums
Alliance Forums
Region Forums
Support Forums
Help & Search
General Discussion
Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI just dont get it
The same people up in arms about nfl players disrespecting the US, anthem, and flag are the same people who defend the confederate flag and monuments (which is the epitome of disrespecting the US)
3 replies
= new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight:
NoneDon't highlight anything
5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
I just dont get it (Original Post)
Proud liberal 80
Oct 2017
OP
beachbum bob
(10,437 posts)1. the skin color...its all about the skin color
always have been and will be
FSogol
(47,543 posts)2. Situational ethics.
Bettie
(19,446 posts)3. They are also the same people
who think a county clerk not doing her job or pharmacists not doing their jobs are just fine because of their beliefs.
But a bunch of football players, DOING THEIR JOBS after a peaceful and silent exercise of their first amendment rights are just wrong.
These people are racist, homophobic, and anti-woman along with a laundry list of other things they are "anti"...but they tend to be pro-Nazi and KKK!
My level of patience with people is decreasing daily.
