Posted on 08/11/2019 12:28:14 PM PDT by Starman417
So brave [/sarcasm]:
An American who medaled in fencing at the Pan American Games took a knee during the national anthem to protest racial and social injustice.He didn't sacrifice a thing. What a selfish act of narcissism and personal politics throat-shoving.Race Imboden, who earned a bronze medal in the individual men’s foil event and a gold in the team competition, kneeled as the national anthem was played during a medal ceremony during the competition on Friday in Lima, Peru.
Imboden is pictured on the podium kneeling as his teammates Gerek Meinhardt and Nick Itkin stand.
“This week I am honored to represent Team USA at the Pan Am Games, taking home Gold and Bronze,” Imboden said on Twitter following his protest. “My pride however has been cut short by the multiple shortcomings of the country I hold so dear to my heart."
Imboden, 26, added that "racism, Gun Control, mistreatment of immigrants and a president who spreads hate" were atop the list of shortcomings he sees in the United States.
"I chose to sacrifice my moment today at the top of the podium to call attention to issues that I believe need to be addressed," he said. "I encourage others to please use your platforms for empowerment and change."
So a U.S. fencer has pulled a Kaepernick. And the reaction amongst conservatives may be predictable (exemplified by my post); but so too are the reaction of support amongst Kaepernick-loving liberals:
what a brave young man. He knew when he did this that people would never understand and yet he felt the need to kneel and hope that we all understand why.What bravery? Maybe half the country will criticize him (Is that alright? Or does free speech work in one direction, only?). But look at the other half including many in media: Praise for being bold, for standing- er, kneeling- for what he believes in, by openly opposing the current PotUS, racism, gun violence, etc. In other words, his "sacrifice" and "bravery" has elevated him to hero-status and positive notoriety for those on the left side of the political/culture aisle.
~~~ When are ignorant people going to finally understand that people kneel in prayer? A prayer position during our national anthem is much more respectful than anything else you can do. If more of us kneeled for unity our nation would be so much better off. This athlete is so correct. Colin was so correct. The same people condemning these athletes are the same people who down beers and inhale hot dogs during our national anthem while they condemn others for exercising their freedoms.
~~~ For the first time in my life I'm following sports news. So impressed with these athletes and patriots. It's easy to wave our flag around mindlessly; it takes much more courage to protest what you believe is wrong.
~~~ How sad so many miss the point. He didn’t turn his back he kneeled! He humbled himself to respect the flag and show sadness. Pay attention.
At any given time, apparently you can use/abuse your platform as an appropriate time and place to push your own personal political dissatisfaction for any number of causes and concerns that distresses you.
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Too stupid to do anything but IMITATE. Zero originality for this virtue signaler.
The only thing that’s surprising is that there haven’t been other school girls wearing tights protesting our country given the deformation they get in our government school system, steady diet of brainwashing from the mass media and influence of Hollywood / pop culture. Fat and happy parents have better off flushing money down the toilet and paying for our University edumacation. I’m an eternal optimist but the hell in a handbasket freight train looks unstoppable right now.
Foreigners feel a sense of having conquered something after getting some higher income and seeing their offspring insult our country.
The guy's an ***hole. And with a stupid name like that, he'll probably be a tranny by this time next year, complete with a photo op with the late Bruce Jenner. Thanks Starman417.
And he showed no regard for his teammates. It was their moment of triumph only to have it soiled by a narcissist. How inconsiderate.
This guys A-hole has self-identified as a Vagina.
What does the back of his throat identify with?
scumbag should be barred from any international competition.
He disrespected all the teams on that podium. Not just ours.
You know what you can do with your foil kid...sharp end first.
It’s fencing. Maybe only women’s basketball and soccer are lower in the national consciousness than fencing. Maybe not.
I fenced foil for just over a year (before being forced to switch to epee, which I still do). I’m really saddened by this as I’ve been a big fan of Imboden throughout his career. He’s an incredibly talented foilist, but this has changed my opinion of him drastically...he’s no where as bright as he thinks he is.
Bye Immodium
Kamala Harris?
Valtrex?
Then go find another country that’s suits your imbecility asshole!
A guy who’s white as snow protesting the horrible, racist Donald Trump.
I HATE self righteous self haters.
If you hate yourself that much put a gun in your mouth.
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