Colin Kaepernick refuses “to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses Black people”...

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http://www.theroot.com/articles/cul...ll-quarterbacks-matter-except-when-they-dont/

Newton parsed his words when it came time to talk about race. Now that the hits are getting heavy, it’s a little ironic that he expects others to care.

As we were all mesmerized by the Alpha Kappa Alpha-inspired outfit Cam Newton wore Sunday, I have to admit that I missed the delicious irony of Newton talking about feeling unprotected on the football field.

My fraternity brother Bryan Kelly noted that as Newton talked about his unfair treatment, and how he felt that he wasn’t “having fun,” and that “he felt unsafe,” someone should have yelled, “All quarterbacks matter!” And oh, how brilliant that would have been.

You see, when asked about the Black Lives Matter movement, Newton made the decision to take the advice of Republican pollster, and Orwellian wordsmith, Frank Luntz, in crafting an All Lives Matter-style response.

“How does one eighth of an inch—something so small—be the difference in such a big [subject]? And that’s the thickness of our skin: one eighth of an inch. And under that, we’re all the same color. You know? And that’s the big picture.”

And with that, Newton decided that the Black Lives Matter movement, which uses social action to demand fairness and justice around police brutality, especially when it comes to black and brown communities, was part of the small picture. And since our skin-color differences are so small, by his reasoning, there’s no need to speak specifically about issues in black and brown communities.

All Lives Matter to the tee.

And yet, when it came to him, he suddenly wanted people to recognize that he was being treated unfairly, and that Roger Goodell, the commissioner of the NFL, should hear his protests for protection.

Oh, the hypocrisy.

Black and brown people don’t feel like they’re having fun when a 12-year-old Tamir Rice can be murdered in a public park as he’s playing with a toy gun within seconds of encountering the police. Black and brown people don’t feel safe when they’re stopped by the police for a simple traffic infraction and then get their face blown off like Philando Castile. Or die in police custody like Sandra Bland. Or die with their hands up like Mike Brown. Or even when his fellow quarterback, Colin Kaepernick, sat down in order to stand up for justice.

And yet, Newton decided to blow off Black Lives Matter as a strategic move to not offend those who pay his paycheck, the white fans, and those who advise him. Now, after nearly two years of not receiving a roughing-the-passer call, Newton wants us to look at the systemic maltreatment he’s received, and rally around him in the name of justice, all because he feels vulnerable in his workspace.

Maybe Newton should call upon his All Lives Matter friends to see if they’re willing to protect him. I have a feeling that they’re more interested in protecting Tom Brady, the most protected QB in the NFL when it comes to roughing-the-passer calls, than Newton. But then again, since the only thing separating Brady and Newton is the one-eighth-inch fabric that comprises their respective uniforms, excuse me for thinking the NFL will look at the problem and think, “You’re all the same under the uniform, so following Cam’s logic, there’s no need to act specifically for his problem.”

And that would serve Newton right. You wanted All Lives Matter, and now, you’ve got All Lives Matter. My suggestion to Newton? Start ducking, running faster, or, as your All Lives Matter allies would say, “How about you becoming a better quarterback first, before asking the referees to protect you?”

Maybe then you’ll recognize that Black Lives, including black quarterbacks, Matter.

Lawrence Ross is the author of the Los Angeles Times best-seller The Divine Nine: The History of African American Fraternities and Sororities. His newest book, Blackballed: The Black and White Politics of Race on America’s Campuses, is a blunt and frank look at the historical and contemporary issue of campus racism on predominantly white college campuses.

 

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OAKLAND – This is why Colin Kaepernick braves through the insults and criticism. This is why he doesn’t mind carrying the weight that comes with speaking out. This moment right here. This day. This impact.

“The work we put in is here,” Kaepernick said Saturday, describing the rush he got standing on stage, absorbing the hope in the eyes of the youth seated before him. “The fact that the kids were here and they’re excited, that meant a lot. To see how attentive the kids were and how engaged they were. To me that was powerful.”

It is the 49ers’ bye week. But he didn’t escape to some fancy vacation spot, which might be needed after the 49ers’ woeful start. Instead, Kaepernick was on Broadway in the Uptown district of Oakland. Working.

He put in a good eight-hour shift at the event he, his girlfriend – nationally syndicated radio host Nessa Diab – “and my homies” have been working on for about six months. That’s right, before his protest of the national anthem went public. Some 100 youth from about 19 organizations across the Bay Area convened at Impact Hub Oakland for what they called “Know Yours Rights Camp.”

As Kaepernick sat in a workshop with young people taking notes about financial inclusion, and stood in the back of a class on college options, his heart was revealed. As he flashed a warm smile and embraced guests early in the morning, and emphasized thank yous with focused eyes and a hand over his heart, his sincerity was obvious.

There is no denying how much this cause means to him. And when you see how much he means to the people, it is nearly impossible not to respect what he is doing.

His protest may have prompted hateful reactions, but on display Saturday was love. He has been vilified and demonized for his perceived disrespect for America, but what was evident on Saturday was the kind of humanity that redeems the country.

“He cares. I can just tell,” said A.J. Gilbert, 14, a freshman at Albany High School. “He’s not one of those conceited stars.”

What we are witnessing is a sports star morphing into a cultural lion. Kaepernick is establishing a legacy so much greater than touchdown passes. He has become a reluctant icon in a decentralized movement, the hesitant face of an uprising that will define a generation.

This passion of his cost him his public reputation and millions of dollars in endorsement opportunities. It may end up costing him longevity in his football career. He is even prepared for the possibility it could cost him his life.

But that is why he has gained so many hearts.

Poverty is consuming. Systemic oppression has a way of suppressing hope and devouring worth. But Kaepernick is inspiring a community of disenfranchised simply by valuing it enough to join it.

“I know what my purpose is,” Kaepernick said. “I know what my goal is. My conviction in that is strong enough that it doesn’t matter what anybody says because I know it’s right. And the fact that 100 kids would come out here on a Saturday morning, on their free time to do this, early in the morning, that shows that they believe in this, too.”

Kapernick has aligned himself with millions who feel disparaged, validating their value. He has joined the fight of youth workers and advocates who are grinding for change on limited resources, refreshing their zeal. He is continuing the work of activists who have exhausted their strength in the struggle, continuing their sacrifice.

Saturday, no one cared the 49ers had a 1-6 record. No one disliked Kaepernick for his 46 percent completion percentage and a passer rating (66.2) that is half of Tom Brady’s.

This was bigger than football. That was evident in those who still wore their No. 7 jersey proudly.

“He speaks for me,” San Francisco middle schooler Dayvon Hann, 12, wearing his three-week-old Kaepernick jersey. “He is just a good person who helps a lot of people.”

The event had all the staples of the usual athlete community outreach: free food, photo opportunities with the star, a backpack to go. But this “Know Yours Rights Camp” — which was described by one planner as Kaepernick’s baby — was anything but the typical athlete production.

He was involved from planning to execution. A series of workshops and speakers, selected by Kaepernick, covered nutrition and health, financial knowledge, higher education options, law enforcement history and police interaction advice, and love for self and community.

One kid was so disappointed to see chicken nuggets on the list of bad foods. Another asked about establishing good credit early. At the end, one questioner asked Kaepernick why he doing this now.

The event t-shirt had 10 rights listed on the back. It was an homage to the Black Panther Party’s 10-point platform.

Speaking of which, Kaepernick met Ericka Huggins, a former leading member of the Black Panther Party. He became the adoring youth.

“I had to get a hug and shake her hand and say thank you,” Kaepernick said, still giddy from their lengthy chat.

As a parting treat, each student received a certificate for free DNA testing from Ancestry.com so they could learn their country of origin and get a better understanding of their identity. They also got a copy of the Autobiography of Malcolm X, the same book that sparked Kaepernick’s current passion.

What was not there Saturday? No throng of media making this a big story and watercooler fodder. No corporate sponsors, or their representatives force-fed into the program. Not even social justice organizations, such as Black Lives Matter or the NAACP, could claim ownership of this event.

That was intentional. It jibes with the point Kaepernick has made all along — that this wasn’t about him getting attention, or getting back on the field. It was always about this moment right here. This day. This impact.

“If people say his motives are selfish, they have a right to their opinion,” said Ameer Loggins, a Ph.D candidate at UC Berkeley. “But his actions contradict their assumptions. And as long as his actions are genuine and pure, and the people get that and are receiving his time and effort, that’s what matters.”

Funny how the media wasn't covering this postive moment. They talk about "Where's the action", he comes thru, silence.

S/o to Mike & Jemele for mentioning this tho.

 

[R0mp]

https://www.rawstory.com/2016/11/ac...ame-to-protest-cop-haters-sitting-out-anthem/

 

[R0mp]

It's mind numbing how badly some SOF types missed the point. At least Nate Boyer actually put some thought into it.

Mr. @kaepernick7 exercised his 4th amendment right by not standing for the National Anthem during a pre season game. It’s a right that was earned in blood. I wonder what the most highly decorated allied unit in all of World War One would’ve thought of you’re narrow minded stance. The 15th New York National Guard was an all black unit. That’s not to say there are not some issues that need to be worked out in this country, but this is in no way constructive.

In 1917 the US Army sets up one of its own units to fail. An all black unit the 15th New York National Guard .They were given poor equipment, and received poor training. They were sent to South Carolina nearly starting race riots.

Finally they get sent into France and show they can dig ditches. Eventually they protested in order to get sent into combat. The Army sends them over to the French. The French had all black units that had success on the battlefield and the New York National Guard unit was welcomed with open arms.

Re named the 369th Infantry Regiment, and later named the Harlem Hellfighters by German soldiers. They returned to New York City as the most decorated unit in all of World War 1. For the full article check out www.globalrecon.net link in bio ! #IgRecon #HarlemHellFighters #NYC #Army #WW1 #Europe #France #Valor #MedalOfHonor #Americans #GlobalRecon #NationalGuard #Kapernick #NationalAnthem #49ers

http://globalrecon.tumblr.com/post/149573764871/mr-kaepernick7-exercised-his-4th-amendment-right

 

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[Stiff]

It's mind numbing how badly some SOF types missed the point. At least Nate Boyer actually put some thought into it.

Mr. @kaepernick7 exercised his 4th amendment right by not standing for the National Anthem during a pre season game. It’s a right that was earned in blood. I wonder what the most highly decorated allied unit in all of World War One would’ve thought of you’re narrow minded stance. The 15th New York National Guard was an all black unit. That’s not to say there are not some issues that need to be worked out in this country, but this is in no way constructive.

In 1917 the US Army sets up one of its own units to fail. An all black unit the 15th New York National Guard .They were given poor equipment, and received poor training. They were sent to South Carolina nearly starting race riots.

Finally they get sent into France and show they can dig ditches. Eventually they protested in order to get sent into combat. The Army sends them over to the French. The French had all black units that had success on the battlefield and the New York National Guard unit was welcomed with open arms.

Re named the 369th Infantry Regiment, and later named the Harlem Hellfighters by German soldiers. They returned to New York City as the most decorated unit in all of World War 1. For the full article check out www.globalrecon.net link in bio ! #IgRecon #HarlemHellFighters #NYC #Army #WW1 #Europe #France #Valor #MedalOfHonor #Americans #GlobalRecon #NationalGuard #Kapernick #NationalAnthem #49ers

http://globalrecon.tumblr.com/post/149573764871/mr-kaepernick7-exercised-his-4th-amendment-right

4th Ammendment? Protection against unreasonable searches and seizures?

 

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http://www.myneworleans.com/Blogs/T...er-2016/Colin-Kaepernick-What-He-Doesnt-Know/

Colin Kaepernick: What He Doesn’t Know by Errol Laborde

My hope was to forever ignore Colin Kaepernick, but since the Saints play the San Francisco 49ers next week it will be hard not to notice the opposing quarterback and what he has to say. Once again politics body slams leisure.

On the weekend that Kaepernick made his statement as a protest against racial injustice by police by not standing for the national anthem, I happened to be on vacation in France. We were in the town of Arromanche, which is near Omaha Beach. There is a statue of an American GI struggling from the beach while carrying a fellow soldier on his back. Neither soldier might have made it through the day, but I hope they at least knew they had participated in one of America’s greatest moments.

Whenever Kaepernick’s politics is talked about, even among those who disagree with his action, there are those who are quick to add, “but he has a right to say it.” Indeed he does, nevertheless in focusing on one issue he is overlooking the greater good that defines the United States.

Just as Kaepernick has a right to express his opinion, I have a right to question it. And that has made me wonder the following:

Does he know about D-Day and the subsequent liberation of Europe?

Does he know about the Marshall Plan and the United States having financed the rebuilding of Europe?

Does he know about the Cold War in which the United States stood eyeball to eyeball with the Soviet Union for fifty years and ultimately saved the world from Communism?

Does he know about the Monroe Doctrine, which obligates the United States to protect the Americas (both North and South) from foreign invasion? Both continents sleep soundly tonight because the United States is on the beat.

Does he know about terrorist movements and the United States leading the coalition to be rid of them?

Does he remember Sept. 11 and at least concede that the attacks were an injustice against this nation?

Does he know about American inventions, including the Salk vaccine, which ended polio throughout the world, and the internet, which has shrunk the world and made it more democratic?

Does he appreciate America’s amazing leadership in exploring space and the country’s willingness to share the technology with the rest of the world rather than trying to dominate it?

Does he know about America as the great melting pot, which has enabled a mix of people to have opportunities?

Racial injustice?

Does he know about the Civil War in which 360,000 Union soldiers, mostly young white males, died to end slavery?

Does he remember that a United States President was assassinated for that cause too?

Does he know about Brown Vs. Board of Education by which the Supreme Court integrated America’s public schools?

Does he know about the Civil Right Act, which tore down barriers for minorities?

Does he know about Barack Obama?

Does he appreciate that this land of plenty has made it so that he and his teammates are multi-millionaires just from playing a game?

Sure there have been problems along the road: the Mi Lai massacre; assassinations, including Martin Luther King; but the overall mission of the United States has been as a purveyor of decency and freedom.

Not far from Arromanche, France is the American military cemetery. Near the entrance the words of General Mark Clark, who led the liberation of Italy, are inscribed:

If ever proof were needed that we fought for a cause and not for conquest, it could be found in these cemeteries. Here was our only conquest: all we asked (for) … was enough of soil to bury our gallant dead."

If Kaepernick needs a cause, why not reach further and take a stand against drugs? Why not promote health and physical fitness? Why not encourage kids to study history?

My father arrived at Omaha Beach on one of the later landings. From there he worked his way through France and was submerged in the snow at the battle of the Bulge. Only his insistence to the contrary prevented the medical staff form amputating one of his frost- bitten legs.

He was in a hospital in Belgium on the day that the war ended and recalled hearing a distant bugle playing the "Star Spangled Banner." He would have stood at attention if he could have, so would some of his buddies who died, so that future generations would have the right to take a knee.

 

[huey]

this fat fucking idiot....we shouldn't even be on this continent in the first damn place.

furthermore, even with all of the "good" shit he listed, we still are treated like shit on a whole in this country, and thats why kap isnt standing. I dont understand why these people dont get it

and fuck your father idgaf about his one leg

 

[1CK1S]

http://www.myneworleans.com/Blogs/The-Editors-Room/October-2016/Colin-Kaepernick-What-He-Doesnt-Know/

Colin Kaepernick: What He Doesn’t Know by Errol Laborde

My hope was to forever ignore Colin Kaepernick, but since the Saints play the San Francisco 49ers next week it will be hard not to notice the opposing quarterback and what he has to say. Once again politics body slams leisure.

On the weekend that Kaepernick made his statement as a protest against racial injustice by police by not standing for the national anthem, I happened to be on vacation in France. We were in the town of Arromanche, which is near Omaha Beach. There is a statue of an American GI struggling from the beach while carrying a fellow soldier on his back. Neither soldier might have made it through the day, but I hope they at least knew they had participated in one of America’s greatest moments.

Whenever Kaepernick’s politics is talked about, even among those who disagree with his action, there are those who are quick to add, “but he has a right to say it.” Indeed he does, nevertheless in focusing on one issue he is overlooking the greater good that defines the United States.

Just as Kaepernick has a right to express his opinion, I have a right to question it. And that has made me wonder the following:

Does he know about D-Day and the subsequent liberation of Europe?

Does he know about the Marshall Plan and the United States having financed the rebuilding of Europe?

Does he know about the Cold War in which the United States stood eyeball to eyeball with the Soviet Union for fifty years and ultimately saved the world from Communism?

Does he know about the Monroe Doctrine, which obligates the United States to protect the Americas (both North and South) from foreign invasion? Both continents sleep soundly tonight because the United States is on the beat.

Does he know about terrorist movements and the United States leading the coalition to be rid of them?

Does he remember Sept. 11 and at least concede that the attacks were an injustice against this nation?

Does he know about American inventions, including the Salk vaccine, which ended polio throughout the world, and the internet, which has shrunk the world and made it more democratic?

Does he appreciate America’s amazing leadership in exploring space and the country’s willingness to share the technology with the rest of the world rather than trying to dominate it?

Does he know about America as the great melting pot, which has enabled a mix of people to have opportunities?

Racial injustice?

Does he know about the Civil War in which 360,000 Union soldiers, mostly young white males, died to end slavery?

Does he remember that a United States President was assassinated for that cause too?

Does he know about Brown Vs. Board of Education by which the Supreme Court integrated America’s public schools?

Does he know about the Civil Right Act, which tore down barriers for minorities?

Does he know about Barack Obama?

Does he appreciate that this land of plenty has made it so that he and his teammates are multi-millionaires just from playing a game?

Sure there have been problems along the road: the Mi Lai massacre; assassinations, including Martin Luther King; but the overall mission of the United States has been as a purveyor of decency and freedom.

Not far from Arromanche, France is the American military cemetery. Near the entrance the words of General Mark Clark, who led the liberation of Italy, are inscribed:

If ever proof were needed that we fought for a cause and not for conquest, it could be found in these cemeteries. Here was our only conquest: all we asked (for) … was enough of soil to bury our gallant dead."

If Kaepernick needs a cause, why not reach further and take a stand against drugs? Why not promote health and physical fitness? Why not encourage kids to study history?

My father arrived at Omaha Beach on one of the later landings. From there he worked his way through France and was submerged in the snow at the battle of the Bulge. Only his insistence to the contrary prevented the medical staff form amputating one of his frost- bitten legs.

He was in a hospital in Belgium on the day that the war ended and recalled hearing a distant bugle playing the "Star Spangled Banner." He would have stood at attention if he could have, so would some of his buddies who died, so that future generations would have the right to take a knee.

Kaep wins because he did a few things...

1. Woke more people up

2. Exposed a lot of self centered, "I don't want to f-ck up my bread" blacks

3. Brought out in the closet racist

It's been said well over a million times that this whole thing has nothing to do with the military.

This whole thing is reminiscent of the situation with the Redskins. Politicians and the Government wants to change the name because it's offensive to Native Americans, but those same Native Americans will say that it's not nor has ever been offensive to them.

 

[playmaker88]

Garbage ass article curious to see if a counter was sent his way.. i wouldnt even waste my time..

 

[MR.CJ]

https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/795425559203323904?ref_src=twsrc^google|twcamp^serp|twgr^tweet

 

[Trillfate]

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He bowed out. The point of not standing isnt supposed to be a trend or fad, its a belief. Kaepernick doesn't feel compelled to stand, ever again til this country fixes its police brutality problems in his opinion. Marshal is on some "ok i made my point" shit, therefore he's missing the point of the protest

 

[NothingButTheTruth]

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He bowed out. The point of not standing isnt supposed to be a trend or fad, its a belief. Kaepernick doesn't feel compelled to stand, ever again til this country fixes its police brutality problems in his opinion. Marshal is on some "ok i made my point" shit, therefore he's missing the point of the protest

Um.. that's how you saw it, that's not how he sees it... obviously. At the end of the day, he should be praised for risking his status by standing up for something that didn't affect him personally.

Stop leaning on athletes and entertainers to do the work.

 

[D. Morgan]

https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/795425559203323904?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

He bowed out. The point of not standing isnt supposed to be a trend or fad, its a belief. Kaepernick doesn't feel compelled to stand, ever again til this country fixes its police brutality problems in his opinion. Marshal is on some "ok i made my point" shit, therefore he's missing the point of the protest

Even though I don't agree. Marshall did say that he's ending the kneeling because the time for symbolic gestures is over and now its time for action.

At best hold him accountable for his actions from here on out.

IMO Marshall could do both continue making symbolic gestures and put actions behind the gestures.

 

[1CK1S]

https://twitter.com/TMZ_Sports/status/795425559203323904?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Etweet

He bowed out. The point of not standing isnt supposed to be a trend or fad, its a belief. Kaepernick doesn't feel compelled to stand, ever again til this country fixes its police brutality problems in his opinion. Marshal is on some "ok i made my point" shit, therefore he's missing the point of the protest

Only reason I see him doing this is because more and more advertisers he signed with are backing out.

 

[Focal Point]

http://www.myneworleans.com/Blogs/The-Editors-Room/October-2016/Colin-Kaepernick-What-He-Doesnt-Know/

Colin Kaepernick: What He Doesn’t Know by Errol Laborde

My hope was to forever ignore Colin Kaepernick, but since the Saints play the San Francisco 49ers next week it will be hard not to notice the opposing quarterback and what he has to say. Once again politics body slams leisure.

On the weekend that Kaepernick made his statement as a protest against racial injustice by police by not standing for the national anthem, I happened to be on vacation in France. We were in the town of Arromanche, which is near Omaha Beach. There is a statue of an American GI struggling from the beach while carrying a fellow soldier on his back. Neither soldier might have made it through the day, but I hope they at least knew they had participated in one of America’s greatest moments.

Whenever Kaepernick’s politics is talked about, even among those who disagree with his action, there are those who are quick to add, “but he has a right to say it.” Indeed he does, nevertheless in focusing on one issue he is overlooking the greater good that defines the United States.

Just as Kaepernick has a right to express his opinion, I have a right to question it. And that has made me wonder the following:

Does he know about D-Day and the subsequent liberation of Europe?

Does he know about the Marshall Plan and the United States having financed the rebuilding of Europe?

Does he know about the Cold War in which the United States stood eyeball to eyeball with the Soviet Union for fifty years and ultimately saved the world from Communism?

Does he know about the Monroe Doctrine, which obligates the United States to protect the Americas (both North and South) from foreign invasion? Both continents sleep soundly tonight because the United States is on the beat.

Does he know about terrorist movements and the United States leading the coalition to be rid of them?

Does he remember Sept. 11 and at least concede that the attacks were an injustice against this nation?

Does he know about American inventions, including the Salk vaccine, which ended polio throughout the world, and the internet, which has shrunk the world and made it more democratic?

Does he appreciate America’s amazing leadership in exploring space and the country’s willingness to share the technology with the rest of the world rather than trying to dominate it?

Does he know about America as the great melting pot, which has enabled a mix of people to have opportunities?

Racial injustice?

Does he know about the Civil War in which 360,000 Union soldiers, mostly young white males, died to end slavery?

Does he remember that a United States President was assassinated for that cause too?

Does he know about Brown Vs. Board of Education by which the Supreme Court integrated America’s public schools?

Does he know about the Civil Right Act, which tore down barriers for minorities?

Does he know about Barack Obama?

Does he appreciate that this land of plenty has made it so that he and his teammates are multi-millionaires just from playing a game?

Sure there have been problems along the road: the Mi Lai massacre; assassinations, including Martin Luther King; but the overall mission of the United States has been as a purveyor of decency and freedom.

Not far from Arromanche, France is the American military cemetery. Near the entrance the words of General Mark Clark, who led the liberation of Italy, are inscribed:

If ever proof were needed that we fought for a cause and not for conquest, it could be found in these cemeteries. Here was our only conquest: all we asked (for) … was enough of soil to bury our gallant dead."

If Kaepernick needs a cause, why not reach further and take a stand against drugs? Why not promote health and physical fitness? Why not encourage kids to study history?

My father arrived at Omaha Beach on one of the later landings. From there he worked his way through France and was submerged in the snow at the battle of the Bulge. Only his insistence to the contrary prevented the medical staff form amputating one of his frost- bitten legs.

He was in a hospital in Belgium on the day that the war ended and recalled hearing a distant bugle playing the "Star Spangled Banner." He would have stood at attention if he could have, so would some of his buddies who died, so that future generations would have the right to take a knee.

Seriously, is there a way to respond to this is jackass???

 

[Max.]

San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick, who gained relevancy on the sideline through his decision not to stand during the national anthem, had the league's best-selling jersey for a couple of weeks.

Kaepernick, who is now starting, was not in the top 15 in sales in October and finished 15th on the April-October sales list.

 

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He bowed out. The point of not standing isnt supposed to be a trend or fad, its a belief. Kaepernick doesn't feel compelled to stand, ever again til this country fixes its police brutality problems in his opinion. Marshal is on some "ok i made my point" shit, therefore he's missing the point of the protest

Only reason I see him doing this is because more and more advertisers he signed with are backing out.

And everybody is talking about Kaepernick, not him.

 

[MR.CJ]

https://twitter.com/markjburns88/status/794643071094943744

 

[playmaker88]

he said a whole lot of nothing