Posted on 06/13/2020 8:14:30 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
Houston Texans star J.J. Watt tweeted Saturday that kneeling during the national anthem is not about "disrespecting" the American flag or the military.
One person wrote, in a now-deleted tweet, that he was "pretty sure" the three-time Defensive Player of the Year would not be taking a knee, along with three American flag emojis.
Watt clapped back, responding Saturday: “Don’t speak for me”
"If you still think it's about disrespecting the flag or our military, you clearly haven't been listening," Watt tweeted.
On Friday, Texans coach Bill O’Brien said he would kneel with his players if they chose to do so during the anthem.
Watt has been outspoken about the need for more understanding and justice in the nation following the death of George Floyd while in police custody in Minneapolis on May 25.
Earlier this month, he wrote a lengthy post on social media that began: “Silence is unacceptable."
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I’m glad he said that. At this point, I’d like to see the NFL burn itself up.
“Boycott the NFL,”
Never watched since kaperdick. Even the Super Bores. And I only learned about who won the Super Bores ONLY on FR (because freepers talk cheap saying 3 years before they boycott the NFL but talk like a bunch of giggling fags when they talk about their teams)
College football is just as bad.
“I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people and people of color. To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder."
August 26, 2016, Colin Kaepernick
“And, when it happens, the very first time...”
Don’t wait. Start now.
Turn the damn television off - and save your kids.
Totally disappointed in JJ. Thought he was above this. The Texans are so pathetic. 18 years of pure grief with this team. I haven’t watched them in years.
These sports stars should keep their multi million dollar mouths shut!!
Ghana has openings. He can go there. NO waiting.
What does this mental midget “really” want?
We have quit watching these morons play fubbol. I pray for the day when these morons get their notices.
College football is just as bad.>>>>>>
Then I won’t be watching that either.
I won’t be humoring any of it.
I guess that leaves just the Army-Navy game.
better think this thru J.J.....siding with criminals is never good. Youll be old and grey someday, and when you think back....
Kneeling is about the desire to murder police.
Kneeling is about the desire to permanently transform this country into a Socialist Dictatorship.
Well JJ Watts, to real Americans it is.
Yeah I liked jj
We are not listening JJ, we are watching you players kneeling when the national anthem is played. We fully understand. Actions speak louder that words - er, something like that.
Yeah, and looting is a peaceful protest...
“Houston Texans star J.J. Watt tweeted Saturday that kneeling during the national anthem is not about “disrespecting” the American flag or the military”. It ain’t, hunh?! Then what is STANDING during the National Anthem about? Wow! And J.J. Watt of all people. Another one bites the dust. Bill O’Brien also caved. God help us!
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