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Defenders Say NFL Protests ‘Not About Disrespecting’ America — Kaepernick Disagrees
breitbart.com ^ | 9/26/2017 | John Nolte

Posted on 09/26/2017 8:55:25 AM PDT by rktman

As ratings collapse, stadiums echo with boos, and lifelong fans burn merchandise, it appears as though a brand new set of talking points went out to the sports world, a talking point that is a bald-faced, provable lie.

As the backlash grows against these spoiled millionaires, we are now being told by their defenders that the NFL protests are “not about disrespecting” America and the flag.

Here is a sample:

Lebron James:

It’s not about the disrespect of our flag and the military that’s made this world free.

Sports CEO Scott O’Neill:

I’m not sure we should make this about the flag as much as dialogue. … They’re not disrespecting the flag.

And on and on and on…

You want proof this is a lie?

How about this…

I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color.

Do you want to know who said that?

None other than Colin Kaepernick himself.

(Excerpt) Read more at breitbart.com ...


TOPICS: Culture/Society; Philosophy
KEYWORDS: nflprotest; rancor
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To: rktman

Leftists want me to believe the kneeling is NOT about disrespecting America and the flag, but that Trump saying they should stand means he wants black people in the fields picking cotton.

Got it.


21 posted on 09/26/2017 9:12:33 AM PDT by workerbee (America finally has an American president again.)
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To: rktman
Soon expect the PA announcer to say:

"Ladies and Gentlemen, will you please kneel to dishonor America during the playing of the National Anthem".

22 posted on 09/26/2017 9:13:27 AM PDT by AU72
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To: SteveH
It goes back to the black panthers, tommie jones, John Carlos, and the 1968 olympics.

But the conditions have changed tremendously since the birth of the civil rights movement. It seems like the black athletes today want somehow to recreate the 1960s to assuage their guilt about their material wealth and to be hailed for their social conscience. They ignore the tremendous progress that has been made and they perpetuate the meme of blacks as victims of oppression.

Unlike the 1960s, there are no de jure restrictions on blacks or any other minority. You can never mandate an end to racism on all sides. It is a process of evolution. The NFL protests and the coming ones by the NBA will increase racial divisions and animus. It is incendiary, especially in a society with a growing wealth gap and a shrinking middle class.

The Dems are helping fan the flames to energize black voters. Trump must be labeled a racist and tyrant. The sharper the rhetoric, the more difficult it will be to get off of this tiger. Widespread social unrest and violence are sure to follow.

23 posted on 09/26/2017 9:13:27 AM PDT by kabar
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To: rktman

I thought they were protesting the third stanza of The Star-Spangled Banner?


24 posted on 09/26/2017 9:13:40 AM PDT by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Lions Gate

lol, yep, of course it’s about disrespecting the flag. The left hates it. They’re just fine with perpetuating a false narrative to support acts disrespecting it, which is everyone in the media and ESPN (being redundant!).

The underlying premise is false. Yet, weak kneed white people feel they must participate because, due to their whiteness, they can’t understand the “problems” experienced by black people. It’s the ultimate “gotcha” - as a black man I say it is true, as a white person you can’t disagree as you don’t experience it.

Statistics be damned. And damn outlets like CNN for fanning these lies.


25 posted on 09/26/2017 9:13:46 AM PDT by fuzzylogic (welfare state = sharing consequences of poor moral choices among everybody)
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To: Arm_Bears

Oh they do. The fact that this new set of talking lies are now out there is an indication.


26 posted on 09/26/2017 9:15:00 AM PDT by xp38
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To: kabar

First amendment. If they are not physically threatening me, carry on. But, be prepared to suffer the consequences of your actions. Some will no doubt disagree with me. That’s okay. Both sides is the player opposers and the player supporters.


27 posted on 09/26/2017 9:15:16 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: AU72

“Ladies and Gentlemen, Our Corporate Anthem”


28 posted on 09/26/2017 9:15:50 AM PDT by dfwgator
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To: lgjhn23

WOW! Where can I get some 9mm pepper spray? ;-) Oh, at the S&W outlet store.


29 posted on 09/26/2017 9:17:32 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: angelcindy

Me?


30 posted on 09/26/2017 9:18:07 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

the NFL protests are “not about disrespecting” America and the flag


Good grief. Really honey, just because I slept with the neighbor lady doesn’t mean I intended to disrespect you or our marriage. How dumb do they think we are?


31 posted on 09/26/2017 9:18:40 AM PDT by magglepuss
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To: rktman

Defenders of the NFL?

More like defunders of the NFL.


32 posted on 09/26/2017 9:20:19 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (John McBane is the turd in the national puch-bowl.)
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To: AU72
This just might happen.

While the police, teachers, and soldiers are struggling to pay their bills, overpaid NFL thugs are whining about injustice and during game time showing their contempt for America. At the least NFL's special tax status should be revoked since the NFL has gone not just political but anti-U.S.

33 posted on 09/26/2017 9:20:51 AM PDT by Jane Austen (Neo-cons are liberal Democrats who love illegal aliens and war.)
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To: rktman

The owners could have nipped this in the bud.
Now their ill-advised decision and cowardly acquiescence will cost them bigly in the pocketbook.


34 posted on 09/26/2017 9:21:00 AM PDT by kanawa (Trump Loves a Great Deal)
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To: Vendome

Did any of them read past the first line?


35 posted on 09/26/2017 9:22:29 AM PDT by rktman (Enlisted in the Navy in '67 to protect folks rights to strip my rights. WTH?!)
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To: rktman

Simple solution, when going some event that will have Kneelors doing their protest style, wear a Walking Kilt. When the PROTESTORS do their style protesting, turn around with your back to them, bend over, Lift the kilt up high and give them all a long Half-Moon.


36 posted on 09/26/2017 9:23:06 AM PDT by SandRat (Duty, Honor, Country)
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To: rktman

“...keep burning up their gas”


37 posted on 09/26/2017 9:25:33 AM PDT by RckyRaCoCo (FUMSM)
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To: rktman

Walk AND chew gum. Tats the concept. The entire world doesn’t stop because a hurricane hit PR. We can do other things too, like deal with a-holes supporting blm, taxes, healthcare, antifa, the destruction of monument and everything ever held dear in America.


38 posted on 09/26/2017 9:27:29 AM PDT by DesertRhino (Dog is man's best friend, and moslems hate dogs. Add that up.)
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To: rktman

Let’s be honest, it’s about Trump, they’re protesting that they lost.


39 posted on 09/26/2017 9:30:12 AM PDT by 1Old Pro
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To: rktman

Right from the horse’s (Ass) mouth!


40 posted on 09/26/2017 9:30:45 AM PDT by JimRed ( TERM LIMITS, NOW! Building the Wall! TRUTH is the new HATE SPEECH.)
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