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Colin Kaepernick’s Independence Day Message: ‘We Reject Your Celebration of White Supremacy’
Breitbart ^ | July 4, 2020 | Dylan Gwinn

Posted on 07/04/2020 1:32:56 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum

Colin Kaepernick took to Twitter on Independence Day to deliver a strong rebuke to the celebration of the nation’s founding.

According to Kaepernick, America has “dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized + terrorized” blacks for centuries. He further called the celebrations commemorating the nation’s founding a “celebration of white supremacy.”

Black ppl have been dehumanized, brutalized, criminalized + terrorized by America for centuries, & are expected to join your commemoration of “independence”, while you enslaved our ancestors. We reject your celebration of white supremacy & look forward to liberation for all. ✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/YCD2SYlgv4

— Colin Kaepernick (@Kaepernick7) July 4, 2020

Kaepernick, the NFL’s original anthem protester, has not played in the NFL since the end of the 2016 season. After a long legal battle with the NFL, in which he accused the league of “blackballing” him and fellow protester Eric Reid, the NFL eventually settled the suit with Kaepernick. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell recently apologized for not listening to Kaepernick and other protesters. He then went so far as to say he would “encourage” a team to sign Kaepernick.

For some time after he began his protests, Kaepernick’s supporters inn the media claimed that his movement was not intended as disrespect to America or the flag. Though, in light of his determined effort to get his sponsor, Nike, to stop distribution of their Betsy Ross Flag sneakers on the 4th of July in 2019.

And, of course, his strident condemnation of America in his tweet today, those claims are not and never have been supportable.

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To: William Tell

Yep, bring him back to the NFL, he will be the stake through the heart of the NFL, the country is sick to the eyeballs with him and his “protest”.


21 posted on 07/04/2020 1:43:46 PM PDT by Ponyexpress9790
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

See you on the battlefield Colon...

We laugh at you and your ilk.


22 posted on 07/04/2020 1:44:08 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Colin, Colon; what difference does it make now?


23 posted on 07/04/2020 1:44:42 PM PDT by sasquatch
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Ohio State Senator and A.M.E. Bishop Benjamin W. Arnett, outstanding scholar, Legislator, and Minister, who lived through the period of the Civil War and delivered a most outstanding Centennial Sermon, at St. Paul Church in Norwalk, Ohio, by invitation, in honor of the 100th Anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, in which he traced the history of nations and that of America, from it's inception and up to the Year of the Centennial of its Declaration.
 photo Benjamin W. Arnett2 image.jpg

In that Sermon, Dr. Arnett issued a grave warning of what might happen to America if a group, including academics who then self-described as "Liberals," had its way. Excerpts follow:

"The Danger to our Country.

"Now that our national glory and grandeur is principally derived from the position the fathers took on the great questions of right and wrong, and the career of this nation has been unparalleled in the history of the past, now there are those who are demanding the tearing down the strength of our national fabric. They may not intend to tear it down, but just as sure as they have their way, just that sure will they undermine our superstructure and cause the greatest calamity of the age. What are the demands of this party of men? Just look at it and examine it for yourselves, and see if you are willing that they shall have their way; or will you still assist in keeping the ship of state in the hands of the same crew and run her by the old gospel chart! But ye men who think there is no danger listen to the demands of the Liberals as they choose to call themselves:

"'Organize! Liberals of America! The hour for action has arrived. The cause of freedom calls upon us to combine our strength, our zeal, our efforts. These are The Demands of Liberalism:

"'1. We demand that churches and other ecclesiastical property shall no longer be exempt from just taxation.

"'2. We demand that the employment of chaplains in Congress, in State Legislatures, in the navy and militia, and in prisons, asylums, and all other institutions supported by public money, shall be discontinued.

"'3. We demand that all public appropriations for sectarian educational and charitable institutions shall cease.

"'4. We demand that all religious services now sustained by the government shall be abolished; and especially that the use of the Bible in the public schools, whether ostensibly as a text-book or avowedly as a book of religious worship, shall be prohibited.

"'5. We demand that the appointment, by the President of the United States or by the Governors of the various States, of all religious festivals and fasts shall wholly cease.

"'6. We demand that the judicial oath in the courts and in all other departments of the government shall be abolished, and that simple affirmation under the pains and penalties of perjury shall be established in its stead.

"'7. We demand that all laws directly or indirectly enforcing the observance of Sunday as the Sabbath shall be repealed.

"'8. We demand that all laws looking to the enforcement of “Christian” morality shall be abrogated, and that all laws shall be conformed to the requirements of natural morality, equal rights, and impartial liberty.

"'9. We demand that not only in the Constitution of the United States and of the several States, but also in the practical administration of the same, no privilege or advantage shall be conceded to Christianity or any other special religion; that our entire political system shall be founded and administered on a purely secular basis; and that whatever changes shall prove necessary to this end shall be consistently, unflinchingly, and promptly made.'

"'Let us boldly and with high purpose meet the duty of the hour.'

In another section of the lengthy discourse, Bishop Arnett addressed the topic of "The Greatness of America," as follows:
"Let us see what it is that makes us so great; wherein lies our strength. What has made us one of the greatest powers of the earth, politically and intellectually? Have we come to the conclusion that it is Righteousness that exalteth a nation? We have met to-day at the request of the President of the United States, Ulysses S. Grant, and also the Governor of our beloved State, Rutherford B. Hayes. For what? Why call us from our homes? Why come to the house of God? Why not go to the hall of mirth and to the places of amusement to-day? No that is not what they want us to do. We are commanded to go to our 'several places of worship, and there offer up thanks to Kind Providence which has brought our nation through the scenes of another year, and blessed the land with peace, plenty and prosperity.' Then as Americans we have reason to rejoice and congratulate ourselves on the greatness of our beloved country; at this the close of the first hundred years of experimental government of the people, by the people, and for the people. To be a citizen of this vast country is something, and to share in its privileges and duties is more than something." - Dr. Benjamin W. Arnett, 1876 "Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon" -

CENTENNIAL Thanksgiving Sermon, DELIVERED BY REV. B. W. ARNETT, B. D., AT ST. PAUL A. M. E. CHURCH, URBANA, OHIO 1876 - available in the "Library of Congress - Historical Collections" - "African-American Pamphlets from the Daniel A. P. Murray Collection," 1820-1920; American Memory, Washington, DC.

This historical treasure is one which should be prominent in our national discussions, especially now, when our philosophical foundations are being challenged, and when the views of a learned man like Dr. Arnett might shed light on centuries-old ideas about America's history. His theme: Righteousness Exalteth a Nation, but Sin is a Reproach to any People."

"Withdraw from Christendom the Bible, the Church with its sacraments and ministry, and Christian morality and hopes, and aspirations for time and eternity; repeal all the laws that are founded in the Christian Scriptures; remove the Christian humanities in the form of hospitals and asylums, and reformatories and institutions of mercy utterly unknown to unchristian countries; destroy the literature, the culture, the institutions of learning, the art, the refinement, the place of woman in her home and in society, which owe their origin and power to Christianity; blot out all faith in Divine Providence, love, and righteousness; turn back every believer in Christ to his former state; remove all thought or hope of the forgiveness of sins by a just but gracious God; erase the name of Christ from every register it sanctifies—in a word annihilate all the legitimate and logical effects of Christianity in Christendom—just accomplish in fact what multitudes of gifted and learned minds are wishing and trying to accomplish by their science, philosophy, and criticism, and what multitudes of the common people desire and seek, and not only would all progress toward and unto perfection cease, but not one of the shining lights of infidelity would shine much longer. Yes, the bitterest enemies of this holy and blessed religion, owe their ability to be enemies to its sacred revelations - to the inspiration and sublimity of that faith which reflects its glories on their hostile natures. They live in the strength of that which they would destroy. They are raised to their seats of opportunity and power by the grace of Him they would crucify afresh; and is it to be thought that they are stronger than that which gives them strength? Can it be supposed that a religion which civilizes and subdues, and elevates and blesses will succumb to the enmities it may arouse and quicken in its onward march? Are we to tremble for the ark of God when God is its upholder, and protector, and preserver?” - Dr. Benjaming W. Arnett, St. Paul A.M.E. Church, Urbana, Ohio, Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon, November 1876
Dr. Arnett, an A.M.E. Minister and Ohio State Legislator, was invited to publish this remarkable sermon commemorating the Centennial of the Declaration of Independence by the following method:

To:

Rev. B. W. ARNETT, B. D.

Dear Pastor:

Will you please prepare your “Centennial Thanksgiving Sermon” for publication: together with whatever matter pertaining to the colored people of this city, you deem worth preserving.

We make this request of you, believing that the publication of such matter, will be of benefit to the present and succeeding generations.

Yours Respectfully,

J GAITER
J. DEMPCY
C. L, GANT
Trustees W. A. STILGASS, W. O. BOWLES

Urbana, O.

December 7th, 1876

J GAITER, J. DEMPCY, C. L, GANT

Trustees W. A. STILGASS, W. O. BOWLES


24 posted on 07/04/2020 1:45:35 PM PDT by loveliberty2 (`)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I’ll gladly provide him with a one-way ticket out of this country since he disapproves of US so much.


25 posted on 07/04/2020 1:47:35 PM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

Says the half black guy raised by adoptive white parents.


26 posted on 07/04/2020 1:49:23 PM PDT by CodeToad (Arm Up! They Have!)
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To: loveliberty2
He can reject what he wants and it still does not address the lack of achievement by blacks with the exception of sports and entertainment.
27 posted on 07/04/2020 1:49:25 PM PDT by JMS
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To: Candor7

Thanks for posting this excellent letter!


28 posted on 07/04/2020 1:49:51 PM PDT by MonicaG (God bless our military! Praying and thanking God for you every day. Thank you!)
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To: LastDayz

Why don’t these people just get the hell out of this country, WHY do they insist upon staying in this racist country?? WHY doesn’t Colin just move to Africa WHY??


29 posted on 07/04/2020 1:50:17 PM PDT by Trump Girl Kit Cat (Yosemite Sam raising hell)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

FU


30 posted on 07/04/2020 1:50:52 PM PDT by Skywise
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

anything blacks don’t like ==> white supremacy

black racists are so predictable


31 posted on 07/04/2020 1:51:02 PM PDT by Secret Agent Man (Gone Galt; Not Averse to Going Bronson.)
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To: datura

Breitbart headlines have recently been very hysterical, like drudgereport headlines became a few years ago.

Designed to inflame conservatives/Trump supporters. All negative stories, very few highlighting accomplishments or wins. I’ll give them a few more weeks.

I barely remember drudgereport now and it was a habit, multiple times a day, every day.


32 posted on 07/04/2020 1:51:15 PM PDT by americas.best.days... ( Donald John Trump has pulled the sword from the stone.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
I reject your Liberal Supremecy.
33 posted on 07/04/2020 1:51:20 PM PDT by mountainlion (Live well for those that did not make it back.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum
Dear Mr. KaperDICK... GFY!
34 posted on 07/04/2020 1:51:39 PM PDT by VideoDoctor
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To: loveliberty2

Most excellent.... should be required reading from grade school through college.


35 posted on 07/04/2020 1:51:58 PM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

He’s going to everything he can to sabotage his chances of actually being signed. Having to play an actual snap in the NFL would be the absolute worst thing that could happen to him now. He is doing much better as a perpetual martyr.


36 posted on 07/04/2020 1:53:13 PM PDT by The Pack Knight
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To: MonicaG

Thanks for posting this excellent letter!>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>

You are welcome FRiend!

Please share it with everyone you can! I put it up on Facebook
and the leftist exploding heads there were simply marvelous.


37 posted on 07/04/2020 1:56:41 PM PDT by Candor7 (Obama Fascism:http://www.americanthinker.com/2009/05/barack_obama_the_quintessentia_1.html)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

I ehard that Jamaica receives all people with open arms. Wonder why he doesn’t go kneel and blame some other country. Like Simon Bolivar! His statutes should ALL come down. His family had slaves, gold mines...to save on lead, he just dropped large rocks on tied up Spanish Landowners, Indians, Blacks..whoever didn’t accept his Independence. After he Ruined a town, he would bath, shave, put on 1/2 bottle of pefumed shaving lotion, ride in on a White Horse, and grab the prettiest girl. TOOOOO Bad, he died at age 47 of a veneral disease. Yeah, that would be a GREAT Monument to a hero.


38 posted on 07/04/2020 1:58:40 PM PDT by rovenstinez (.)
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To: E. Pluribus Unum

And America rejects all your BLM BS.
Don’t like it here...then pack your black azz up and move to Zimbabwe, you no good racist POS.


39 posted on 07/04/2020 1:59:09 PM PDT by lgjhn23 (Libs are a virus.....the DemoVirus!!)
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To: Trump Girl Kit Cat

“Why don’t these people just get the hell out of this country, WHY do they insist upon staying in this racist country?? WHY doesn’t Colin just move to Africa WHY??”

1) They are miserable and enjoy making others feel the same.

2)They could not get away with this behavior in other countries as the punishment would be severe and see #1 above.

3)See #2 above.


40 posted on 07/04/2020 2:00:13 PM PDT by LastDayz (A blunt and brazen Texan. I will not be assimilated.)
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