Everybody boycotts and protests bro, it’s not just one side, don’t be stupid. That’s not what my point was, I already made my point, it’s true, you know it.
Kaepernick finds a way to stay in the news
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Uhh, are you sure all 15 of them were supportive of slavery or owned slaves? You might want to do a little research. Also, if you notice, Nike doesn't have a show designed with them on it.
Founding Fathers? You sure they were all pro slavery? Again, a little research could get you a long way.
You realize Lincoln is on the #5, Hamilton on the $10, Grant is on the $50. All of them were against Slavery. Hell, 1 of them led the abolishment of it and one led and and fought the war for him before serving as president. Are you really that ignorant as to US history?
This is mind-numbingly ignorant.
Trump was right, the leftists/commies won't stop until Thomas Jefferson and every other founding father is "eradicated" from the history books.
That's why appeasement never works with these race hustlers. Their very livelihood depends on finding new things to be aggrieved by. Tear down every single Confederate monument? Not good enough. Move that goalpost 10 more yards and keep agitating.
Yes. I only consider US history from 1964 on. Only woke thing to do.
You seem like the snowflake by getting all worked up about someone's opinion regarding a shoe that looked godawful anyway.
Was a friend of Truett Cathy (founder of Chick-fil-a) when I lived in Atlanta. Very good man who was very religous. Not a racist, bigoted bone in his body.
If you don't like it, but enough Nike stock to win a proxy battle and take control of the Board of Directors. It's called a hostile takeover. Then you can do what you want. $84.54 per share. Market cap is just over $106 B, but Hell, this is The Paddock, I'm sure a small group can leverage the company by this time tomorrow.
The only thing on the list right now is a reminder that my favorite taco dive is closed for the week because the owner and his family are on a cruise. I'm not really worried or angry about it, just a little sad.
Anyone who buys Nike sucks, period. They charge 200 bucks that some poor Asian got .50 cents to make.
Exactly. If you hate this, you hate capitalism. Bunch of GD snowflake cuck AOC commies on here.
LMAO, who is trying to eradicate history? Where did CK say way should re-write history, not teach it or ignore it? I think if you slow down and really try to think about it , you will find they are simply suggesting a company not market a shoe that promotes a version of the flag that represented the country during slave times. Particularly when a large portion of Nike's client base is black.
How does that equate to changing histroy?
NBA's Karl-Anthony Towns, 'Colin Kaepernick's the Man'
http://www.tmz.com/2019/06/25/karl-anthony-towns-colin-kaepernic
http://www.tmz.com/2019/06/25/karl-anthony-towns-colin-kaepernic
Where were your post when antifa was beating up on people stopping free speech or liberals stopping people from speaking at colleges? I am all for freedom of speech and expression, that means any speech. so, let's actually let that happen.
That is why I am questions it. What you wrote made no logical sense. So since the British originated slavery in what is America today, CK should only take up issues with them even though America continued slavery for near a 100 years after it was no longer under British control and was an independent nation and considering he is American and not British?
So why upset in the first place? The flag they are taking issue with was well before then.....
I’m not a liberal for one and I’m spoke on antifa. Don’t just assume you know what I haven’t and have spoke about because I have one view. The way we as Americans are treating Kaep is disgusting
I am sure you are just as mad at those who wave other countries flags and cursing America all the while traveling hundreds of miles to get away from the country they are now praising. Crazy isn't it?
Just saying....
Towns, like everyone else is free to their opinion. I will choose to think less of anyone who thinks highly of Kaepernick, just like I do so many others that apparently hate the country that has given them everything.
CFA making vegan chicken sammiches yet?
Truett Cathy. His last name is a woman's first name. A little FYI.
Truett Cathy. His last name is a woman's first name. A little FYI.
Did not say your were a liberal, simply stated that I have not seen you in any post about antifa. Have not seen any of the "known liberals" of this site condemn these attacks.
Kap has not been treated bad. He has been paid handsomely and has been treated like a hero in many venues.
Most black athletes probably think that
KAT is entitled to his opinion...as we all are in this country. And that's why I choose to stand for the pledge
In my view Kaepernick isn't a bad guy and should be in the NFL....but he made a choice and has made some very unfortunate and ignorant statements the last 2-3 years. He can say what he wants and I can say he's an idiot, that's how America works.
In my view Kaepernick isn't a bad guy and should be in the NFL....but he made a choice and has made some very unfortunate and ignorant statements the last 2-3 years. He can say what he wants and I can say he's an idiot, that's how America works.
He has to say that. In elite circles you have to conform to the majority. The majority of elite athletes today take up the cause to make themselves feel like they’re still “down with the cause” to regular people. Victimization is their formula for attention and also keeps them from being labeled as exploiters themselves which a lot of them are.
I’m not surprised.
I’m not surprised.
Can we just avoid the inevitable 3 page political thread and delete this? Thx
And he’s been treated like an national villain in others. The same individuals who get pissed off they can’t fly their anti-America confederate flags around are the same ones who scream kaepernick is un-American
Well, personally, I have tremendous respect for Kaepernick. I'm not black by the way, not that it should matter. I could list many reasons for my admiration, but it would merely turn into a political debate and I've no desire to spark or participate in that type of exercise on this board.
Even if I DIDN'T feel that respect, I try to live my life according to the first four words of Luke 6:37 and Matthew 7:1 -- Thou shall not judge.
But hey, to each his own.
Even if I DIDN'T feel that respect, I try to live my life according to the first four words of Luke 6:37 and Matthew 7:1 -- Thou shall not judge.
But hey, to each his own.
Brought your attention to what? You already said you don't consider history pre 1964. So by your own words you can't really even consider what CK said because it was about pre 1964. [winking]
You can’t believe that somebody disagrees with your opinion. What a guy.
I think it's stupid Nike did this but they have every right to do it. The Arizona governor had a nice rebuttal for them though he seems pretty funny. They are talking about not letting Nike come to Arizona which sounds great Until you realize they're taking away jobs from people in Arizona
Kaepernick chose the wrong vehicle to get his point across. IMHO, not standing for the National Anthem disrespects the many brave and courageous folks who've given their blood, limbs, sweat and tears defending this country. Many have given the ultimate price defending this country, their very lives. Does Kap have a right to do what he did, absolutely. But by doing so he thumbed his nose at those who gave their all so he could have that right.
Yeah but, that's the point with them. Your own post says they can't fly the flag but he gets this one removed. These people that want to wave their flag should be able to wave it. That's what free speech is all about. Kap gets a lot more positive than negative support by far and is getting rich off it. Not feeling bad for him.
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Lol, like you know anything about being "elite" :joy:
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