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Picture of man kneeling during taps at tomb of Unknown Soldier sparking outrage following NFL protes
American MIlitary News ^ | 9-28-17 | Staff

Posted on 09/28/2017 8:40:06 AM PDT by bimboeruption

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To: bimboeruption

And to think I stood outside the ceremony, at the sidewalk, because I didn’t think I was properly dressed in my t-shirt and slacks.


61 posted on 09/28/2017 12:48:03 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: tumblindice

I agree now after seeing that picture. This little bastard went out of his way to disrespect soldiers who gave their lives for this country. I hope someone breaks this mother f**kers jaw.


62 posted on 09/28/2017 12:48:21 PM PDT by WKUHilltopper (WKU 2016 Boca Raton Bowl Champions)
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To: Vermont Lt

“Without asking the person what the hell he was doing, the story is missing a big part of the story.”

Yeah, I’m think I’m going to wait for a little more context, especially in light of current passions.

Too many people here are going over the deep end like some jackass leftist Twitter mob. If it is found out that this was not what it seemed, then all of these idiots cracking race jokes, and threatening to assault this guy, are going to make us all look like idiots.


63 posted on 09/28/2017 12:51:37 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: Kickass Conservative

“Was he Praying or Protesting?”

He could also be holding a camera and bracing while he gets a stable shot.

The point is that we have no idea.


64 posted on 09/28/2017 12:55:00 PM PDT by VanDeKoik
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To: PapaBear3625
 
 
OK, fine then. You want to give the finger (knee) to what we revere? We will remember that. We will remember that for a LONG time...
 
Not a winning strategy on their part in bringing people over to their side, much less getting anyone to give a flying crap about what their alleged complaints are.
 
 

65 posted on 09/28/2017 12:58:13 PM PDT by lapsus calami (What's that stink? Code Pink ! ! And their buddy Murtha, too!)
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To: Spruce; KC_Lion

While people like this a-hole may be offensive, I don’t equate his being a public disgrace (expressing his free speech) with whats been going on with the professional athletes in the NFL, NBA, and now Baseball and even Hockey. One expects fans to pay for their expressions of rage, while this guy is just a punk, and likely always will be. Probably on a path to prison or a crack overdose.


66 posted on 09/28/2017 12:58:16 PM PDT by Magnum44 (My comprehensive terrorism plan: Hunt them down and kill them)
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To: NEMDF
Here's the photo....

What's that look like to you? And his posse.

67 posted on 09/28/2017 12:58:19 PM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: BuffaloJack

The Honor Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier need to carry live ammunition and use it.

_____________________

No need for noise, they all have fixed bayonets and steel butt plates.


68 posted on 09/28/2017 1:03:24 PM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: Himyar

Atta girl !


69 posted on 09/28/2017 1:09:45 PM PDT by tomkat
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To: tumblindice

Well, not every person lived on army bases.

God, this has really gotten out of hand. A large majority of Americans think, “Play ball” is the last line of the anthem. I think going all crazy over a bunch of dopes who cannot articulate their protest is simply a waste of time.

But, if you want to grab some rope and “stretch that nigger’s neck” then I encourage you to simply stop talking and start acting.

The self flaggellation around here is getting a little deep.


70 posted on 09/28/2017 1:10:25 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: Covenantor

See my post #19 on this thread.


71 posted on 09/28/2017 1:14:16 PM PDT by NEMDF
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To: bimboeruption

I hope 4chan can Dox this guy.


72 posted on 09/28/2017 1:15:08 PM PDT by Rebelbase (Orthodox American!)
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To: bimboeruption; Tax-chick; Chode; All

I think that He’s PRAYING!!!

I also think that He probably could care less about the nfl crap.

The ONLY REASON the Human Race has survived this long is because of procreation en mass because there are way too many STUPID PEOPLE OUT THERE!

God help Us.


73 posted on 09/28/2017 1:17:26 PM PDT by mabarker1 (Progress- the opposite of congress)
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To: bimboeruption

I was usually lying down when I heard taps.


74 posted on 09/28/2017 1:22:58 PM PDT by rey
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To: tumblindice

Plus, it’s The Tomb of the Unknowns.

Oh my? You did not know that? Based on your comment you seem to be able derive intent from a photo, from the back. I would think you would know where it happened.

Especially, someone who grew up on military bases.


75 posted on 09/28/2017 1:23:50 PM PDT by Vermont Lt (Burn. It. Down.)
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To: BuffaloJack

That is what bayonets are for!


76 posted on 09/28/2017 1:31:32 PM PDT by joegoeny ("Nuts!")
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To: bimboeruption

I dunno, I don’t exactly get that message from this picture. It looks more like he is doing what others do, and eventually get yelled out for - failing to stand. He looks to leisurely to be accused of doing it to convey a message. Of course, we would have had to have been there to know for sure.

To my thinking, and I freely admit that I could be wrong, is that if he were protesting 1) His head would be held high and 2) he might have his fist clenched above his head.


77 posted on 09/28/2017 1:31:41 PM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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To: Pilgrim's Progress

You don’t kneel for taps.


78 posted on 09/28/2017 1:35:51 PM PDT by Mouton (The MSM is a clear and present danger to the republic.)
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To: bimboeruption

I’ve seen clips on youtube of the Tomb guards speaking to the conduct of certain individuals.

Maybe they could include this sort of behavior on the “inappropriate” behavior list.


79 posted on 09/28/2017 1:35:53 PM PDT by Dawn53Fl
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To: Mouton

>>>You don’t kneel for taps.<<<

Not if the person is a patriotic citizen . . . but what would a lazy shiftless good-for-nothing do?

So far it has been only the Anthem that has been targeted for disrespect.


80 posted on 09/28/2017 1:38:06 PM PDT by Pilgrim's Progress (http://www.baptistbiblebelievers.com/BYTOPICS/tabid/335/Default.aspx D)
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