Colin Kaepernick is a diick

[nobody 2,567]

I'd have more respect for him if he did more than protest. Get out there and do something about it. What? I don't know. But maybe show your face in these crime ridden communities that are being oppressed. Get some of your league mates involved....if they still respect you. Protesting the way he did does nothing but divide people. Find a way to unite.

 

Oh and MJ, this goes for you too. Take your $$ and shove it where the sun don't shine. Get out there and talk to the oppressed....face to face.

 

Well, there's 2 things:

 

1. It wasn't like he's walking to midfield and staging a sit in. He didn't advertise it at all. Some reporter probably thought he was pouting about being the number 2 or something and asked him about it.

 

2. He's using his position to shed light on the problem. Forcing people to face the issue is probably the most powerful thing he can do.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

 

Well, there's 2 things:

 

1. It wasn't like he's walking to midfield and staging a sit in. He didn't advertise it at all. Some reporter probably thought he was pouting about being the number 2 or something and asked him about it.

 

2. He's using his position to shed light on the problem. Forcing people to face the issue is probably the most powerful thing he can do.

Well, he's a moron. His gripe is that cops who shoot someone get put on paid leave and aren't held accountable. Total BS, proving his ignorance.

[nobody 2,567]

 

Well, there's 2 things:

 

1. It wasn't like he's walking to midfield and staging a sit in. He didn't advertise it at all. Some reporter probably thought he was pouting about being the number 2 or something and asked him about it.

 

2. He's using his position to shed light on the problem. Forcing people to face the issue is probably the most powerful thing he can do.

 

Counterpoint is if you're the 49ers or any employer for that matter, you'd rather your employees not use the workplace to make political statements, but keep in mind he just converted to Islam (for a chick - what a dumbass), so people are probably telling him America is evil and stuff, so to him, he is simply not standing up to honor a symbol of something he thinks is wrong.

 

He probably thinks he's Muhammad Ali refusing to go fight the Vietnam War.

[nobody 2,567]

Well, he's a moron. His gripe is that cops who shoot someone get put on paid leave and aren't held accountable. Total BS, proving his ignorance.

 

 

Agree that his explanation was pretty lame. It's not like Obama is telling cops to go shoot black people in the streets.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

Somebody shoukd wear a shirt with a picture of bomb-head Muhammed in the locker room and see what he has to say about that.

[JTB 52]

Why can Kaep do what he does and "it's his given right" but when someone says N.GGER the same crowd gets offended?

[Brad GLuckman 519]

I guess I'm wondering why everybody is so outraged about it in the first place.

Most people, including myself, feel hes just a spoiled d-bag.

 

I also feel the people filming themselves burning his jersey while saluting the flag and listening to the anthem are ridiculous.

[BufordT 427]

 

2. He's using his position to shed light on the problem. Forcing people to face the issue is probably the most powerful thing he can do.

 

LoL...shed light on the problem?? He's late to the party. Most Americans already know about the issue but no one seems to be Doing anything about it.

 

[KSB2424 3,148]

Why are there so few white running backs and defensive backs in the NFL?

 

Is that racism?

 

#JasonSehornLivesMatter

[Sho Nuff 720]

Why can Kaep do what he does and "it's his given right" but when someone says N.GGER the same crowd gets offended?

Are you really that dense?

[JTB 52]

Are you really that dense?

Point

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

Put on the NFL network and who do I see preaching about social justice ect? Jim Brown. Ray Rice wasn't available? The NFL is so full of it, and they and now their players are doing their best to turn people off.

[KSB2424 3,148]

Are you really that dense?

It's not an awful point/question. People raise a big stink when "freedom of speech" turns into demeaning others (slurs) or causing panic/injury (fire in theatre) or inciting violence.

 

Blatenly disrespecting something a lot of people truly hold dear (and have had family members fight for) on a national stage isn't quite on par with that above. But it's not all that far off.

 

Count me in the group where this thread shouldn't be 12 pages and it's been overblown. But what isn't these days? The thread title is accurate. Nothing more really needed to be said.

[Saint Elistan 106]

Saint Elistan, how long before you drop your sig line? KAEP N CRUNCH

 

 

I'm too lazy and it's much more exciting to live in the recent past when SF was still good.

 

Prolly have to when he gets cut. Maybe change crunch to something more fitting and punny. It makes it easier to find my posts.

[Sho Nuff 720]

Point

Only a focking moron would equate a racial slur and sign of hatred with sitting down as a firm of protest.

[Saint Elistan 106]

Why are there so few white running backs and defensive backs in the NFL?

 

Is that racism?

 

#JasonSehornLivesMatter

 

Can I hook a few more by answering your question? Yes, yes I can!

 

The black ones make better slaves. Marshawn Lynch is perfect - wont even speak to the press. The NFL prefers that their cash-cows keep their lips shut.

[nobody 2,567]

 

LoL...shed light on the problem?? He's late to the party. Most Americans already know about the issue but no one seems to be Doing anything about it.

 

 

Maybe he's going after the 3 people left in the country who don't have the internet.

[Saint Elistan 106]

 

Maybe he's going after the 3 people left in the country who don't have the internet.

 

He got the whole NFL fanbase talking about it for more than a few days.

 

Let's roll out the Mission Accomplished banner.

[Gepetto 1,291]

 

Black people make up a large percentage of the athletic community, but only a small percentage of the coaching and front office positions in every league.

 

Why should people that played the sport be the same people that coach, manage and own it? Completely different skill sets. The coaches are represented probably about the same as the percentage of white vs black in the overall population. The high percentage of black football players compared to white is probably because they have an inherent genetic advantage athletically or more interest in football or both.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

If the police are the big problem in your community or your life, the police aren't the problem.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

 

Maybe he's going after the 3 people left in the country who don't have the internet.

Exactly. This isn't the 60's with limited media. Let's watch the game and you can whine or throw your tantrum some other time. I'm sure ESPN will grant you a platform.

[Saint Elistan 106]

Exactly. This isn't the 60's with limited media. Let's watch the game and you can whine or throw your tantrum some other time. I'm sure ESPN will grant you a platform.

 

I think you're confusing who made a big deal about this. Was it Kaepernick and his silent protest? Or did the Media ask him about it and you fell for it hook line and sinker?

[nobody 2,567]

 

The high percentage of black football players compared to white is probably because they have an inherent genetic advantage athletically or more interest in football or both.

 

Stereotyping black people!?!?!#@!#@# :shocking:

[jerryskids 6,575]

 

He got the whole NFL fanbase talking about it for more than a few days.

 

Let's roll out the Mission Accomplished banner.

 

Well, we are talking about it, but almost exclusively about why he was wrong. For which I am in the minority, as I happen to think that using a controversial platform is what somebody should do if they want to bring attention to a cause. The problem is that he is a privileged biracial man and it backfired on him.

 

If I am wrong and people are having meaningful conversations about blacks being executed by the police, let me know.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

 

I think you're confusing who made a big deal about this. Was it Kaepernick and his silent protest? Or did the Media ask him about it and you fell for it hook line and sinker?

Fell for what? I just want to watch a game and not have every sporting event turn into a political statement? There are more than enough platforms to get your point out.

[Saint Elistan 106]

 

Well, we are talking about it, but almost exclusively about why he was wrong. For which I am in the minority, as I happen to think that using a controversial platform is what somebody should do if they want to bring attention to a cause. The problem is that he is a privileged biracial man and it backfired on him.

 

If I am wrong and people are having meaningful conversations about blacks being executed by the police, let me know.

 

Touche.

[jerryskids 6,575]

 

Touche.

 

I meant because of Kaepernick, but well played, as we all know that cops systemically execute black people as a matter of principle.

[Saint Elistan 106]

 

I meant because of Kaepernick, but well played, as we all know that cops systemically execute black people as a matter of principle.

 

Oh, I was tracking what you meant. Was a really good point is all. I know such concessions are a rarity on this board!

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,242]

Tomi owns all

https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=youtu.be&v=30l6H7Ubk8I&app=desktop

[JTB 52]

Only a focking moron would equate a racial slur and sign of hatred with sitting down as a firm of protest.

Point

[mighty_thor 115]

I'm saying he's a douche-bag hypocrite. He's one of the most privileged people in the entire world and it's because of the country he lives in. He's willing to take the benefits but not honor the sacrifices that have been made to have it. There are other things he can do that don't involve being disrespectful to those that have sacrificed, are currently sacrificing, and will sacrifice in the future. Like I said, he's got the right to do this but that does not include the right to not be called an a-hole for it.

 

 

Edited to add: You can take that racist crap and shove it. Don't twist my words to fit your narrative.

He is risking a lot financially by taking his stand. He may get cut by the 49ers (mostly based on his play), but he would likely get picked up by another team as a backup. But teams will think twice before picking him up now. They don't want to deal with the sideshow for a backup qb.

[JTB 52]

He got the whole NFL fanbase talking about it for more than a few days.

 

Let's roll out the Mission Accomplished banner.

Talking about it, yes. In a positive light, no.

[JTB 52]

He is risking a lot financially by taking his stand. He may get cut by the 49ers (mostly based on his play), but he would likely get picked up by another team as a backup. But teams will think twice before picking him up now. They don't want to deal with the sideshow for a backup qb.

He is risking shat. He is done as an NFL QB and positioning himself as the head of BLM when he is released.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

What has he got people talking about? The whole point of his message is barely mentioned. It's all about him being disrespectful.

[MDC 7,144]

What has he got people talking about? The whole point of his message is barely mentioned. It's all about him being disrespectful.

Aren't you the same guy who credits Trump with getting people talking about trade and immigration?

[RLLD 4,143]

I think we should all pick something like this.....

 

Maybe my thing to take a stance on will be.....lessee......The National Organization of Circumcision Information Resource Centers (NOCIRC)......this seems like a winner, how about I....refuse to stand during the 7th inning stretch until something is done to help protect us all from this horrible procedure!!!!

 

Wow, this protesting stuff sure is fun....

[Kanil 520]

Fell for what? I just want to watch a game and not have every sporting event turn into a political statement? There are more than enough platforms to get your point out.

 

I agree. It sucks when someone takes something totally non-political and brings politics into it. The guys that do that, are grade-A assdiks.

[MDC 7,144]

 

I agree. It sucks when someone takes something totally non-political and brings politics into it. The guys that do that, are grade-A assdiks.

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

Aren't you the same guy who credits Trump with getting people talking about trade and immigration?

Yeah. And they are. Wasn't mentioned in previous cycles

[Hardcore troubadour 14,953]

 

I agree. It sucks when someone takes something totally non-political and brings politics into it. The guys that do that, are grade-A assdiks.

No doubt