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NFL’s Kaepernick says he’s standing up for the oppressed by sitting during anthem
The News & Observer ^ | August 27, 2016 | Matt Barrows

Posted on 08/27/2016 1:58:09 PM PDT by 2ndDivisionVet

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Colin Kaepernick did not stand during the national anthem Friday because he refused to “show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,” he told the NFL Network’s Steve Wyche after the game.

“To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way,” Kaepernick said. “There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.”

The San Francisco 49ers quarterback has been outspoken on his Twitter and Instagram account about racial issues, including the Black Lives Matter movement, over the last eight months. His most recent retweet on Friday was of a New York Daily News story about Arizona teens who were told to remove Black Lives Matter shirts. The movement began in 2013 to protest violence against black Americans, especially at the hands of law enforcement....

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Extended News; US: California
KEYWORDS: blacklivesmatter; colinkaepernick; football; nfl; patriotism; racism; sports; thugculture
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I will boycott the NFL this year if the league doesn’t fine/suspend Kaepernick for this stunt.

Given Roger Goodall’s track record, I would say I won’t be watching any NFL games this year. Maybe I just won’t watch any games anyway. No big loss to me.


81 posted on 08/27/2016 3:11:26 PM PDT by Ticonderoga34
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Zimbabwe needs some new athletes. mugumbo arrested the olympic team for not getting any medals.


82 posted on 08/27/2016 3:16:54 PM PDT by dynachrome (When an empire dies, you are left with vast monuments in front of which peasants squat to defecate)
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To: Ticonderoga34

You damn sure better start boycotting then.


83 posted on 08/27/2016 3:17:55 PM PDT by sport
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To: Rome2000

I hear you and will join you.


84 posted on 08/27/2016 3:21:59 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: 1rudeboy

I’m disliking the NFL more and more. This is just another reason


85 posted on 08/27/2016 3:24:37 PM PDT by PGR88
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

For an adopted Middle Easterner, wonder what took him so long? Badge of honor in SF. Why doesn’t he send his paycheck to the maligned? F*ckin’ hypocrite!


86 posted on 08/27/2016 3:25:54 PM PDT by Road Warrior ‘04 (Molon Labe! (Oathkeeper))
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To: Fiji Hill
However, I'm a Dodger fan and have been since the Bums won the 1959 World Series

they pissed on the fans who loved them and ebbets field. Yet there is still a contingent of NY fans who gush over dem bums.....they really are bums.

I love the Angels current name.....the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim....California....planet earth.....solar system....milky way.....the universe.

My Bombers have stayed in The Bronx since the Giants kicked them out of the Polo grounds in 1923. (Though I miss THE BOSS.... He was in it to WIN).

87 posted on 08/27/2016 3:34:31 PM PDT by Vaquero ( Don't pick a fight with an old guy. If he is too old to fight, he'll just kill you.)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

Kaepernick looking for the “drama and attention”....they shouldn’t feed that beast.


88 posted on 08/27/2016 3:36:22 PM PDT by caww
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

You know, there is a reason Kap went to Univ. of Nevada instead of Stanford or UCBerkeley, and it wasn’t because of his football skills.


89 posted on 08/27/2016 3:36:46 PM PDT by GSWarrior
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To: Gay State Conservative

Tom Brady would do nothing like this 49er did. And even if he did, the fans at Foxboro would never let him get away with it.


90 posted on 08/27/2016 3:39:18 PM PDT by Vision Thing (You know the depths of my heart, and You love me the same...)
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To: Vision Thing
Tom Brady would do nothing like this 49er did.

I think you're right on that.

And even if he did, the fans at Foxboro would never let him get away with it.

You don't get to Massachusetts much,do ya! This state....this entire region...is just about the filthiest in the nation.Yes,some fans would criticize him but many,many...just like in San Fransicko....would praise him.

91 posted on 08/27/2016 3:45:09 PM PDT by Gay State Conservative (In Today's America Feelings Are The New Truth)
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To: 1rudeboy

...and sit while they pee. Just sayin’...;)


92 posted on 08/27/2016 3:47:11 PM PDT by rlmorel (Orwell described Liberals when he wrote of those who "repudiate morality while laying claim to it.")
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To: 2ndDivisionVet; LucyT; ExTexasRedhead
Controversy Erupts After NFL Quarterback Converts To Islam and Refuses To Stand for National Anthem…

During the off-season Colin Kaepernick converted to Islam. Colin Kaepernick is also engaged to Black Lives Matter activist and hip-hop radio personality DJ Nessa Diab. Black Lives Matter as an activist group is synonymous with promotion of authentic Islam.

Colin Kaepernick Converting to Muslim for Girlfriend? | Terez Owens

We showed you earlier, Colin Kaepernick Muslim Instagram post. Now we're hearing he's transitioning to become a Muslim, according to people close to the player. We received this in our tipbox, Colin's girlfriend, Hot 97 DJ Nessa, introduced him to the teachings of Islam, and he's ready to embrace it fully. Our tipster tells us Kaep and Nessa are going to have a traditional Muslim wedding. Colin seems to be all over the place lately.

93 posted on 08/27/2016 3:50:43 PM PDT by MamaDearest
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To: Gay State Conservative

Lived in Coastal CA and Boston. Yes, Boston is as anti-American as coastal CA is, but I suspect more than half of the Pats fans would piss on barack oBLMa if given a chance.


94 posted on 08/27/2016 3:52:34 PM PDT by Vision Thing (You know the depths of my heart, and You love me the same...)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

No NFL unless this POS is GONE

And all sponsorships dropped


95 posted on 08/27/2016 4:10:08 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (Romeo + Juliet = True Love hilLIAR + Obambi = ISIS)
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To: Chickensoup

A truly “privileged” kid who was raised by white parents

His gratitude is just overwhelming


96 posted on 08/27/2016 4:11:53 PM PDT by A_Former_Democrat (Romeo + Juliet = True Love hilLIAR + Obambi = ISIS)
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I agree and wholeheartedly support the same. He hates the white but the loves the green.

LEOs should boycott the entertainment industry until all the Beyonce, BLM, and ballers stuff stops.


97 posted on 08/27/2016 4:19:07 PM PDT by Molon Labbie (Hillary- Time To Change the Bag...)
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To: ak267
Translation: He sucks in SF and wants out of his contract

Or figures he is going to get cut and won't be picked up so now he can claim it is because he protested
98 posted on 08/27/2016 4:28:04 PM PDT by uncbob
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To: 2ndDivisionVet

I’m sure Pat Tillman might have a word or two for the poor exploited athlete.


99 posted on 08/27/2016 4:58:57 PM PDT by NormsRevenge (Semper Fi - Monthly Donors Rock!!!)
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To: Vaquero

100 posted on 08/27/2016 5:25:20 PM PDT by Fiji Hill
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