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 Networks 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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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.
Zimbabwe needs some new athletes. mugumbo arrested the olympic team for not getting any medals.
You damn sure better start boycotting then.
I hear you and will join you.
I’m disliking the NFL more and more. This is just another reason
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!
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).
Kaepernick looking for the “drama and attention”....they shouldn’t feed that beast.
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.
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.
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.
...and sit while they pee. Just sayin’...;)
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.
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.
No NFL unless this POS is GONE
And all sponsorships dropped
A truly “privileged” kid who was raised by white parents
His gratitude is just overwhelming
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.
I’m sure Pat Tillman might have a word or two for the poor exploited athlete.
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