Salute to Colin Kaepernick: Kaepernick sits during national anthem
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did any of these talking heads address that poll at all today so far?
On Wednesday, Roger Goodell told the media that he disagrees with Kaepenick’s choice to kneel, but acknowledges his right to protest.
We’ve heard plenty of people talk about accepting the right to protest, but disagreeing with the method. Goodell offered up a line that is kind of rich:
“I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don't live in a perfect society. We live in an imperfect society. On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally believe very strongly in that. I think it's important to have respect for our country, for our flag, for the people who make our country better; for law enforcement, and for our military who are out fighting for our freedoms and our ideals.”
Professional sports across the board believe “very strongly” in patriotism, although it is baseball and football that push that narrative most frequently. The NFL got into some hot water over the notion of “paid patriotism.” The league and teams are allowed to make money as they see fit, but the patriotism push sometimes seems a little fake, and mostly just pressing the buttons that they know will make them look good. It’s hard to take the NFL seriously on the issue of patriotism.
We’ve heard plenty of people talk about accepting the right to protest, but disagreeing with the method. Goodell offered up a line that is kind of rich:
“I support our players when they want to see change in society, and we don't live in a perfect society. We live in an imperfect society. On the other hand, we believe very strongly in patriotism in the NFL. I personally believe very strongly in that. I think it's important to have respect for our country, for our flag, for the people who make our country better; for law enforcement, and for our military who are out fighting for our freedoms and our ideals.”
Professional sports across the board believe “very strongly” in patriotism, although it is baseball and football that push that narrative most frequently. The NFL got into some hot water over the notion of “paid patriotism.” The league and teams are allowed to make money as they see fit, but the patriotism push sometimes seems a little fake, and mostly just pressing the buttons that they know will make them look good. It’s hard to take the NFL seriously on the issue of patriotism.
it's sad to see so many of these high profile blacks standing with people like ted cruz.
Dr. Narcisse
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Entropy Fan
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Nothing scares cacs or gives them deeper nightmares then black Muslims.
Because he took such a fearless stance they just assumed he was Muslim
Nothing scares cacs or gives them deeper nightmares then black Muslims.
Because he took such a fearless stance they just assumed he was Muslim
Read the comments.
Meh, I don't expect any pro-blackness from any hockey players.
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What about Wayne Simmons? Especially when a Canadacac tossed a banana at him.
NFL players receive proceeds from their jersey sales?
Never knew this. I thought it was just baked into the player-owner split that defines the salary cap.
Yeah I never knew they got a percentage either. But hearing its a flat 30grand, that's chump change and disrespectful.
What about Wayne Simmons? Especially when a Canadacac tossed a banana at him.
Has anyone asked him?
