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Weekend Warrior

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61. Great evolution to the protest.

Sun Oct 1, 2017, 03:22 PM

Oct 2017

The initial act offended many and got a lot of attention. Kap stood his ground and clearly stated what he was protesting. Now the offense is taken away and they are acts of solidarity behind the true issue.

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The ENTIRE Dallas Cowboys team with Jerry Jones just took a knee [View all] underpants Sep 2017 OP

But if they all stood for the anthem, Croney Sep 2017 #1

it's freedom Skittles Sep 2017 #2

Taking-a-knee may be evolving. Perhaps the point is no longer to kneel during the anthem... Beartracks Sep 2017 #20

I would never not stand for the anthem, but I will take a knee prior to it. grossproffit Sep 2017 #21

I wish it didnt matter, we would all be much better off Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #51

I disagree. Weekend Warrior Sep 2017 #55

I can flash a "peace" sign in 5 seconds. Miles Archer Oct 2017 #62

Just watched it madokie Sep 2017 #3

So much that. onecaliberal Sep 2017 #17

Yes. BadgerMom Sep 2017 #32

As I said, Miami's Republican billionaire owner stood with his players. Johonny Sep 2017 #4

Jones is a known Republican supporter JCMach1 Sep 2017 #42

They chased a camera man away from Jones GreatCaesarsGhost Sep 2017 #5

When trumpenfuhrer lost Terry Bradshaw I assumed that was the worst joeybee12 Sep 2017 #6

I think trump mercuryblues Sep 2017 #7

Seven owners each gave $1M for the inauguration. George II Sep 2017 #27

K & r Achilleaze Sep 2017 #8

Didn't care much for Jerry Jones exboyfil Sep 2017 #9

And some military veterans are for it More_Cowbell Sep 2017 #18

Perfect. bathroommonkey76 Sep 2017 #22

oh wow, that's absolutely excellent! renate Sep 2017 #23

Very cool -- maybe make this into its own OP? spooky3 Sep 2017 #24

Deserves its own thread. Long twitter thread over there. nt Ilsa Sep 2017 #36

My daughter who was in the Air Force tavernier Sep 2017 #40

Maybe this will cause "the military" to follow suit with NFL. pandr32 Sep 2017 #48

I would SO love seeing this. Maynar Sep 2017 #58

IF they are angry about protesters protesting and not black people being shot for no reason Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #52

Is THIS Jerry Jones the son of the former owner? OR am I just out to lunch again? pangaia Oct 2017 #59

The meme was fake news BannonsLiver Sep 2017 #10

Maybe. He certainly came out repeatedly against marybourg Sep 2017 #14

It was SOP with right wing created fake news BannonsLiver Sep 2017 #16

Puerto Rico and US VI are in serious trouble, fires are burning, and Korea says trump declared war. davsand Sep 2017 #11

I agree 100% thbobby Sep 2017 #19

Oh, I have an idea... spooky3 Sep 2017 #25

Black people being shot for jaywalking is a problem with certain people, like black people Eliot Rosewater Sep 2017 #53

We need to spread the word far and wide what is really going on... pangaia Oct 2017 #63

I fully support the protest. Absolutely. davsand Oct 2017 #64

Oh, I fully agree. I didn't mean to imply otherwise.. pangaia Oct 2017 #65

What did the Cardinals do? n/t GP6971 Sep 2017 #12

Pics NightWatcher Sep 2017 #13

I guess that means they're no longer 'America's Team' in Rightwingastan tenderfoot Sep 2017 #15

Here's a picture of it: George II Sep 2017 #26

Oh, boy. I know some people who are going to be very mnhtnbb Sep 2017 #30

They did it just prior to the National Anthem, then stood up but still kept their arms interlocked. George II Sep 2017 #33

Cool. Hopefully this will extend to professional sports teams as well. Dr. Strange Sep 2017 #28

lol, Grassy Knoll Sep 2017 #29

It had to be said Tree-Hugger Sep 2017 #31

That was cold. You must be a (0-3) Giants fan! George II Sep 2017 #34

Come now, you insult me! Dr. Strange Sep 2017 #49

I heard some MAGAts booing in the stands. LudwigPastorius Sep 2017 #35

As a Cowboy fan I am gratified by the team's gesture. comradebillyboy Sep 2017 #37

Pure genius Not Ruth Sep 2017 #38

This is HUGE. We JUST TOOK OVER the LAST REFUGE of GOP comfort!! Fluke a Snooker Sep 2017 #39

Woah! That's a middle finger at rump flibbitygiblets Sep 2017 #41

Yeah for the Cowboys Gothmog Sep 2017 #43

Unfortunately after the anthem TlalocW Sep 2017 #44

You need to update your joke. tammywammy Sep 2017 #45

Like I said TlalocW Sep 2017 #46

He's JUST a Sports Announcer Now... Grassy Knoll Sep 2017 #47

based on the content of this particular "joke", I doubt you are getting to him much snooper2 Sep 2017 #50

When I am proudly on the side of Jerry Fuckin' Jones Blue_Tires Sep 2017 #54

Why play the Anthem at all? mickmten Sep 2017 #56

Hate to say to Frum, I told you so, but.... (and Jones & Cowboys are died in wool REDS!) nt Honeycombe8 Sep 2017 #57

Oops, I'm a week late. Thought this was about today's game. (10/1) Iggo Oct 2017 #60

Great evolution to the protest. Weekend Warrior Oct 2017 #61