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hlthe2b

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2. That's a real probability. Besides, how many sports have women on the sidelines getting tv coverage

Reply to WhiskeyGrinder (Reply #1)

Mon Oct 8, 2018, 12:32 PM

Oct 2018

Without that, who would know they took the knee? Up in the stands, it would be quite difficult to do in the seats or aisles and if they did--who would see?

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should we "take a knee" to protest the woman-hating culture of the majority gop? [View all] niyad Oct 2018 OP

There have been several threads discussing this tactic, if you're talking about taking a knee during WhiskeyGrinder Oct 2018 #1

That's a real probability. Besides, how many sports have women on the sidelines getting tv coverage hlthe2b Oct 2018 #2

No, for two reasons. bluescribbler Oct 2018 #3

No! It should be: One Hand over eyes and ONE Hand over mouth! donkeypoofed Oct 2018 #4

excellent niyad Oct 2018 #6

Only if you can get back up! WhiteTara Oct 2018 #5

thank goodness I had just finished my coffee. my walking stick will come in handy!! niyad Oct 2018 #7

... nolabear Oct 2018 #9

I don't think we should try to take over or co-opt another protest. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2018 #8

Take a knee where? TNLib Oct 2018 #10

No, besides, while not normally violent by natute, lately I'm more inclined... WePurrsevere Oct 2018 #11

you nearly owed me a keyboard!! I will go along with what your inclination. niyad Oct 2018 #12