Stephen A. Smith goes IN on Colin Keapernick for not voiting

[Rell84shots]

This just gave scary nikkas a reason to turn on Kaep. This also shows why black folks will always be stuck at the bottom, because instead of giving brothas & sistas a teachable moment we turn on them. We throw each other to the wolves when we disagree once, but will search high and low for a "woke" cac. Kaep has put time, money, & effort into his cause, meanwhile a bunch of nikkas probably voted and have no other plans.

 

[904Lurker]

Exactly.

Saban never anchored himself to any social platform as Kaep has in speaking for the people.

This Holcombe dude being cited as an intellectual on this board is disturbing.

Stop it NO ONE on this board is championing C. Holcombe he's a comedian for christ sake. His sense of humor falls in line with the "supposed" (adult Black men) demographic of many on this board not all. Plus you know Nick Saban was being disingenuous with his answer about the election.

 

[IWunD3r]

I don't give a fukk about any of that. It's irrelevant. Kaperncik talking about injustices but refused to vote. That's stupid.

Like Malcolm X right?

 

[IWunD3r]

Case Closed...

 

[IWunD3r]

No. It's a good assessment on not to get involved with the circus that is politics.



The opportunity to vote doesn't always give you a democracy. In fact the US govt is skilled in that department.

Leading in, you've given good reasons not to vote for candidates, and is proving the point itself. You give people a reason to vote, people will vote. Obama I consider a great president and candidate (and whom I laid down the votes for), had a record setting turnout. I believe voters declined this election, and for good reason. We either get the snobby, misogynistic, and inexperienced Trump or the snake, corrupt, prejudiced in Clinton. 3rd parties are often inexperienced and don't get screen time to protect the duopoly.

Are these people wrong in not believing in voting for any candidate on the ballot? I think NOT. Why would I vote for Hilary, who paid out the party to punish Sanders (a man I turned out to vote for in primaries), called sections of the black youth super predators, and was broken down into childish insults by her opposite during debates? Why would I vote for Trump who is hostile to minorities, caters to racists, and doesn't believe in protecting the environment?

But to some people there's the requirement to picking the lesser of two evils. I can see that angle, but I don't believe in it if there's nobody to represent what I want or believe in.

I Kaep for sticking to his belief and exercising his right not to vote if he didn't believe in anyone who ran for the office.

Cosign
I'll also add that, i respect Kaep for not bein P.C and being honestly blatant on his stance about the system.

Ppl like Lebron, Jay, Cole etc are looking funny in the light, and foolish championing for some one like Hillary despite all the shyt that came out about her, prior to election.

 

[IWunD3r]

I don't even know why Screaming A is mad @ Kaep.
His candidate won, so why is he bytching?
Stephen A wanted every blk person to vote republican.

The truth is, it gives Screamin A an opportunity to do what he always wanted to do was bash Kaep.

 

[ALonelyDad]

Stephen a just doing it for the ratings, who is this mad over someone not voting lol

 

[Squirrel from Meteor Man]

No reason not to vote locally. President was the only item on the ballot.

 

[AITheAnswerAI]

Stephen a just doing it for the ratings, who is this mad over someone not voting lol

This.

He saw the perfect opportunity to get some ratings, throw a black man under the bus, and appease whites all at the same time.

The t.v c00n trifecta

 

[Budda]

NYC rebel is a moron, i don't think said poster is black.,

 

[Champ_KW]

. Maybe if you were only listening to the stawman.

Why are people in this thread acting like the president was the only thing to vote on?

Before you go down that rabbit hole, can you say with confidence that you even know what the hell you're talking about? Do you know if Kaep stays within the city limits of San Fran or in a suburb? Do you know what was on the ballot where he stays? If you don't, then it's irresponsible to say just the simple gesture of voting would've been more than just that....a gesture. Voting is a right and maybe the people and/or propositions on the ballot where he stays didn't fall in line with his sensibilities. Your rhetoric is irresponsible cause it's all rooted in speculation.

 

[O.Red]

look how fast the sheeps turn on they own

Bruh

 

[NYC Rebel]

NYC rebel is a moron, i don't think said poster is black.,

What did you counter that I've said?

NOw I'm not black?

 

[thatrapsfan]

An absolutist stance on both sides of this issue is silly.

 

[SuburbanPimp]

I used to be mad at people who didn't vote. I'm done though. This the second time since I been born that I've seen a candidate win the popular vote meaning more people voted for them. But yet they still lose the election.

I live in Texas, it always goes red so alot people out feel like it's a waste voting (Democrat) when the state is gonna go red regardless

The system is flawed, I still vote but I'm honestly not mad at anyone who doesn't.