Obama Praises Colin Kaepernick’s Protest Of ‘Real Legitimate Issues’

Breitbart ^ | 9-5-2016 | Charlie Spiering

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Charlie Spiering
September 5, 2016

President Barack Obama praises Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand for the the national anthem at football games, saying that the 49ers quarterback is protesting “real legitimate issues.” “My understanding, at least, is he is exercising his constitutional right to make a statement, I think there is a long history of sports figures doing so,” Obama said, when asked about Kapernick’s protest.

Obama made his remarks during a press conference in China at the G-20 world leader’s summit.

Obama admitted that it was “tough thing” for people to see Kaepernick disrespect the flag and the people that served in the military, but then he defended it.

“I don’t doubt his sincerity, based on what I’ve heard,” Obama said. “I think he cares about some real legitimate issues that have to be talked about. If nothing else what he’s done is he’s generated more conversation about some topics that need to be talked about.”

Obama cited his preference for an “active citizenry” rather than Americans sitting on the sidelines.

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[kearnyirish2]

Another unassimilated mulatto hates America? Will wonders never cease?

[ROCKLOBSTER]

Kaepernick: "...what is this country really standing for?"

Certainly not you Mr Attention Whore.

STFU and go clean the toilets.

[JBW1949]

Obama said. “I think he cares about some real legitimate issues that have to be talked about...”

So, Obama...Explain to the people what YOU’VE done about these “legitimate” issues the last 8 years......

[Mouton]

This POS after getting humiliated abroad will come home to take revenge on the country that he is supposed to represent.

[ryderann]

I’m kinda thinking that Soros will keep Jarrett in the White House to run his agenda. Hillary is just the figurehead.

[Leep]

The giant talking turd has spoken [thunder clap]

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[blueunicorn6]

Why watch a game.....entertainment.....that makes you angry?

[milford421]

“The man hates America, the flag, our military, our police and our faith.

This is the real Obama.”

Too bad Americans didn’t see this until it was too late. All the signs were there if they had eyes to see.

[Arm_Bears]

There is no treason so low, nor any perversion so vile, that either won’t be embraced and championed by the Democrat Party.

[july4thfreedomfoundation]

I hope the Trump Justice Dept. puts this muzzie fraud in prison.

[Moonman62]

I’m not surprised. Kaepernick is the Obama of football.

[JayAr36]

Too bad Americans didn’t see this until it was too late. All the signs were there if they had eyes to see.

Never under estimate the ignorance of the American people. They have a proven track record of being

STUCK ON STUPID.

[milford421]

That’s the truth.

[Drew68]

Where’s Reagan??

Look around. The country that elected Reagan hasn't existed for a long time.

It's their country now. We gave it to them.

[Drew68]

President Barack Obama praises Colin Kaepernick’s decision not to stand for the the national anthem at football games

I expected nothing less.

[DaveA37]

Charlie Spiering . You don’t need to post an article like this to tell me how much I hate odumbo. He needs to be permanently removed NOW instead of waiting for the upcoming election. There has never been a worse traitor to this country!

[Jane Long]

The man hates America, the flag, our military, our police and our faith.

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He proves it time, and again. No doubt.

“Real legitimate issues”????

They’re NOT real or legitimate. They’re just MORE manufactured *issues* brought forth by 0zika and Company.

[Big Red Badger]

The Bat Eared Bolshevik strikes Again!

[Tolerance Sucks Rocks]

It figures that 0bama would praise Colin Humperdincky.