Nike cancels American flag shoe after Kaepernick complains it’s racist

[Djgb13 2,339]

The pearl clutching left has struck again. This time the American flag is “racist”

 

https://dailysnark.com/nike-pulls-usa-themed-shoe-featuring-american-flags-after-colin-kaepernick-complains/

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

If you have at least one testicle you just can't buy their products anymore. It's too much. 

[lod001 1,345]

That guy is a massive retard.

[drobeski 3,061]

The failure has to stay relevant somehow 

[Alias Detective 1,459]

If the flag had 50 stars I wonder if there would be an issue?

[Alias Detective 1,459]

If the flag was a pride flag, would that be considered offensive?

https://solecollector.com/news/2019/05/nike-be-true-rainbow-collection-2019-release-date

[RLLD 4,275]

25 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

If you have at least one testicle you just can't buy their products anymore. It's too much. 

I stopped buying their stuff after their first exploitative commercial with that former NFL QB-now a tool....

[BiffTannen 1,123]

I just left the hardware store after buying a Betsy Ross flag that I plan on flying this holiday weekend and every day after that. I am proud to display anything that Kapernicks finds offensive and if it represents slavery then even better. 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

2 minutes ago, RLLD said:

I stopped buying their stuff after their first exploitative commercial with that former NFL QB-now a tool....

Me too. But for those conflicted , this has to be the last straw. 

[Gladiators 2,032]

Failed QB and terrible company.  Perfect match.

[drobeski 3,061]

Why are democrats so hell bent on deleting their record of racism from history ?

 

[Voltaire 5,491]

At least they're consistant. You shouldn't sell both Kaepernick shoes and flag shoes.

Anyway, this family joins the RLLD family on a permanant/lifelong Nike boycott.

[The Observer 641]

Seems like bad marketing strategy. Especially releasing the news that Kaepernick had something to do with it.  I'm sure their marketing team knows more than I do, so I guess we'll see. I guess they're counting on becoming THE brand of blacks/minorities and that will negate the loss of the Trumpian Republicans. Time will tell.

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

It’s not just Trumpian Republicans. It’s all normal Americans

[BiffTannen 1,123]

I wonder if Nike is aware that the 13% they are targeting steal more shoes than they purchase.... 

[vuduchile 1,947]

This seems like it was planned all along   

Why go through with design and production of a patriotic shoe just to cancel it’s launch at the last minute?

Answer: Publicity 

 

 

 

 

[Lil' Webtoed Porkbutt 155]

1 minute ago, vuduchile said:

This seems like it was planned all along   

Why go through with design and production of a patriotic shoe just to cancel it’s launch at the last minute?

Answer: Publicity 

 

 

 

 

Bingo

[Strike 6,019]

Arizona canceling all financial incentives they were going to give Nike to build a plant there. 

[The Observer 641]

28 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

It’s not just Trumpian Republicans. It’s all normal Americans

I'm a 'normal American' and I agree that it's weird.  But I won't pass up on a pair of Nike's if that's the sneaker best suited to my needs. It's the Trumpians who would refuse to buy Nike's.

[tubby_mcgee 701]

Because Kaepernick?

Kaepernick?

Kaepernick cancelled the shoe.

He's a failed NFL QB, now a failed human.     Yet he's calling the shots?  

[RaiderHaters Revenge 4,543]

6 minutes ago, The Observer said:

I'm a 'normal American' and I agree that it's weird.  But I won't pass up on a pair of Nike's if that's the sneaker best suited to my needs. It's the Trumpians who would refuse to buy Nike's.

Normal Americans don’t support anti American agendas

i refuse to buy Nike’s there are plenty of other shoes out there. And I’m hardly a trumpian

[porkbutt 897]

does he still reside in the US? how does this guy sleep at night? the whole world was mean and oppressive at one time. has he protested planet earth yet?

[RLLD 4,275]

18 minutes ago, The Observer said:

I'm a 'normal American' and I agree that it's weird.  But I won't pass up on a pair of Nike's if that's the sneaker best suited to my needs. It's the Trumpians who would refuse to buy Nike's.

It's an oversimplification, and a strange way to assess the situation.

[posty 2,809]

12 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Normal Americans don’t support anti American agendas

i refuse to buy Nike’s there are plenty of other shoes out there. And I’m hardly a trumpian

I agree...  I don't by Nike's because I just don't like the way that they fit...

[The Observer 641]

26 minutes ago, RaiderHaters Revenge said:

Normal Americans don’t support anti American agendas

i refuse to buy Nike’s there are plenty of other shoes out there. And I’m hardly a trumpian

Wait. What!?!?!?!?!?!   ROFL

[Cdub100 3,995]

Nobody should be surprised by this news

[The Observer 641]

16 minutes ago, RLLD said:

It's an oversimplification, and a strange way to assess the situation.

If you read my initial post, I agree that it seems like weird business model.  Not sure what's strange in saying that Nike is weighing the people who might gravitate more towards Nike (the actual athletes) against customers lost. I'm sure we can agree that those who would likely protest Nike would also be Trump supporters.

[TBayXXXVII 2,669]

1 hour ago, BiffTannen said:

I wonder if Nike is aware that the 13% they are targeting steal more shoes than they purchase.... 

Ooooh, that's wrong, funny, but wrong.

[TBayXXXVII 2,669]

2 hours ago, The Observer said:

Seems like bad marketing strategy. Especially releasing the news that Kaepernick had something to do with it.  I'm sure their marketing team knows more than I do, so I guess we'll see. I guess they're counting on becoming THE brand of blacks/minorities and that will negate the loss of the Trumpian Republicans. Time will tell.

I support Trump because I'm a Republican, I don't support the Republican's because I'm a "Trumpian".  The Democrats are too far over the top.  I won't support them.  Hence, I will not support any agenda they promote.  This is one of them.  I will never buy a Nike product again.  It has nothing to do with Trump.  The reason why your statement is wrong, is if Ben Carson (not Trump), was the President, my stance would be the same.

 

Here's the thing.  The issue that most "normal" Democrats (and left leaning Independents), are missing, is that whomever won that 2016 election was going to get the same treatment that Trump is getting.  Why?  Because it's the same treatment that every Republican gets (from the Dems and MSM), it's just that you guys have short memories.

[Baker Boy 1,710]

Arizona Gov. Ducey to pull Nike plant incentives over reported Colin Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag flap

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/arizona-ducey-nike-plant-incentives-reported-colin-kaepernick-betsy-ross-flag-flap

[TBayXXXVII 2,669]

7 minutes ago, Baker Boy said:

Arizona Gov. Ducey to pull Nike plant incentives over reported Colin Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag flap

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/arizona-ducey-nike-plant-incentives-reported-colin-kaepernick-betsy-ross-flag-flap

"Nike is an iconic American brand and American company.... ".  That just so happens to use Chinese and 3rd world country sweatshops to make their products.

[Strike 6,019]

9 minutes ago, Baker Boy said:

Arizona Gov. Ducey to pull Nike plant incentives over reported Colin Kaepernick, Betsy Ross flag flap

https://www.foxnews.com/sports/arizona-ducey-nike-plant-incentives-reported-colin-kaepernick-betsy-ross-flag-flap

Wow, it's like you don't even read the thread. 

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

31 minutes ago, The Observer said:

If you read my initial post, I agree that it seems like weird business model.  Not sure what's strange in saying that Nike is weighing the people who might gravitate more towards Nike (the actual athletes) against customers lost. I'm sure we can agree that those who would likely protest Nike would also be Trump supporters.

We can also agree that those who would fight and die for this country most likely support Trump. 

[The Observer 641]

2 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

We can also agree that those who would fight and die for this country most likely support Trump. 

Which is ironic since he had his rich daddy pay a doctor to lie about bone spurs for the very reason of NOT defending our country.  But dolts like you still think he's a great American. 

[Thornton Melon 648]

Unrelated to this issue, but I can't remember the last time I owned a pair of Nikes. It has to be well over 20 years. I'm a New Balance guy.

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

9 minutes ago, The Observer said:

Which is ironic since he had his rich daddy pay a doctor to lie about bone spurs for the very reason of NOT defending our country.  But dolts like you still think he's a great American. 

Biden doesn't seem to bother you. Why does Trump? 

[The Observer 641]

2 minutes ago, Hardcore troubadour said:

Biden doesn't seem to bother you. Why does Trump? 

Biden faked an injury to get out of defending his country?

[Hardcore troubadour 15,911]

3 minutes ago, The Observer said:

Biden faked an injury to get out of defending his country?

Yup

[frank 2,345]

Now I have a Nike ad on this page.

[The Observer 641]

I saw Betsy Ross was trending on Twitter and was so scared she died.