SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has willingly immersed himself into controversy by refusing to stand for the playing of the national anthem in protest of what he deems are wrongdoings against African Americans and minorities in the United States.
His latest refusal to stand for the anthem -- he has done this in at least one other preseason game -- came before the 49ers' preseason loss to Green Bay at Levi's Stadium on Friday night.
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.
to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
can't handle focusing on getting on the field, while simultaneously standing up for the 2 minute national anthem and voicing an opinion that is actually un-popular these days. Or at worst controversial.
one thing has zero to do with the other.
Kaeperick had been sidelined for a while, I didn't hear anyone suggesting instead of sitting during the National Anthem he should focus on getting on the field.
to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
over policing? get real these thugs with records and guns are just choir boys.
no mention of the assasinations of cops. this country has turned into jerry biszzro world
I know a lot of active duty military and even more retired military that actually find gestures like this respectful and appreciate them.
For Pugh and Kaepernick, they'll ultimately be judged on the football field, I don't see how their actions change that other than perhaps fan perception, and I'm going to guess for most fans it didn't sway much.
to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
over policing? get real these thugs with records and guns are just choir boys.
no mention of the assasinations of cops. this country has turned into jerry biszzro world
Part of the "jerry biszzro world" is the over militarization of police. A contributing factor. Ignoring that or pretending it doesn't exist makes you guilty of the very thing you're complaining about.
can't handle focusing on getting on the field, while simultaneously standing up for the 2 minute national anthem and voicing an opinion that is actually un-popular these days. Or at worst controversial.
one thing has zero to do with the other.
Kaeperick had been sidelined for a while, I didn't hear anyone suggesting instead of sitting during the National Anthem he should focus on getting on the field.
Come on PJ, you are too much of a vet on this board to fall for a bunching
can't handle focusing on getting on the field, while simultaneously standing up for the 2 minute national anthem and voicing an opinion that is actually un-popular these days. Or at worst controversial.
one thing has zero to do with the other.
Kaeperick had been sidelined for a while, I didn't hear anyone suggesting instead of sitting during the National Anthem he should focus on getting on the field.
Come on PJ, you are too much of a vet on this board to fall for a bunching
LOL, you never know with social justice issues. nothing surprises me anymore.
I know a lot of active duty military and even more retired military that actually find gestures like this respectful and appreciate them.
For Pugh and Kaepernick, they'll ultimately be judged on the football field, I don't see how their actions change that other than perhaps fan perception, and I'm going to guess for most fans it didn't sway much.
It is self serving, and also opportunistic. If he said this last week, it'd have been more genuine. He used this as an opportunity to pander to those who are offended by CK, and also simultaneously used this is an opportunity to take his passing shot at another player.
is self serving while making a statement (which is currently en vogue) about a sub -population pf about 10% of that 300 million is selfless or altruistic?
I know a lot of active duty military and even more retired military that actually find gestures like this respectful and appreciate them.
For Pugh and Kaepernick, they'll ultimately be judged on the football field, I don't see how their actions change that other than perhaps fan perception, and I'm going to guess for most fans it didn't sway much.
It is self serving, and also opportunistic. If he said this last week, it'd have been more genuine. He used this as an opportunity to pander to those who are offended by CK, and also simultaneously used this is an opportunity to take his passing shot at another player.
Not at all. He used it as an opportunity to show there is another side of the coin. People who are grateful for the sacrifice others have given - including life and limb in some cases to allow people like Pugh and Kapernick to get paid millions to play a game.
If he said it last week it wouldn't have shown the people who felt slighted by Kaepernick and shown them not everyone tosses aside what they have given to this country (all races) and people do have gratitude and respect for their sacrifice.
is self serving while making a statement (which is currently en vogue) about a sub -population pf about 10% of that 300 million is selfless or altruistic?
Explain that one.
More interested in hearing you explain the term "sub-population"
But where does his right hand go. The black gymnast at the Olympics took a lot of heat for keeping her hands at her side rather than right hand over heart. But the two or three white guys that did the same thing, you never heard a peep about it.
So what is it Justin? You all in or just part way in?
a platform for players to express their personal political/social views.
What if other players on the team decided to give their own little demonstrations at the same time? What if a player or coach tried to make him stand up? It would become a circus. People paid to see football not a debate or a town meeting.
This is the NFL where you can't even celebrate a TD without risking a penalty.
In the end you'll still be you
One that's done all the things you set out to do
Stand!
There's a cross for you to bear
Things to go through if you're going anywhere
Stand!
For the things you know are right
It's the truth that the truth makes them so uptight
Stand!
All the things you want are real
You have you to complete and there is no deal
You've been sitting much too long
There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong
Stand
There's a midget standing tall
And a giant beside him about to fall
They will try to make you crawl
And they know what you're saying makes sense and all
Stand!
Don't you know that you are free
Well at least in your mind if you want to be
Everybody
Stand! Stand!
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
The difference is, Kaepernick needs to practice sitting on that bench
to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
over policing? get real these thugs with records and guns are just choir boys.
no mention of the assasinations of cops. this country has turned into jerry biszzro world
Part of the "jerry biszzro world" is the over militarization of police. A contributing factor. Ignoring that or pretending it doesn't exist makes you guilty of the very thing you're complaining about.
quote "I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color,"
Dear Colin, can you clarify that comment if you can?
And complains about violence? It's a weak protes, against police? Here's a guy who gets police escorts and protection all the time. If you want to make a statement get out on the streets and do something. That's using you fame as an American athlete for positive change. Use your sizable bank account to make a difference. Perhaps he does but I never hear him talk about it. Instead he cashed in on his cultivated (fake?) Anti establishment image, tv at helps a lot of kids.
to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
LMAO! Not easy? I beg to differ. It's ridiculously easy! There's no risk involved, and there will be no repercussions at all. If you think Kap did something brave, think again.
to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
LMAO! Not easy? I beg to differ. It's ridiculously easy! There's no risk involved, and there will be no repercussions at all. If you think Kap did something brave, think again.
He is fighting for his job, and might have cost himself endorsement dollars, and might find his next payday to be considerably less. He seems to be accepting these consequences, so how is that not brave?
The first thing I thought of was ... injury related?
; ).
The OP might want to reference why the post was put up in the first place. Guarantee you most folks don't know what this refers to.
You are 100% right.
Although I vaguely remember another celebrity type person (not sure if he was an athlete though - must have been) who made a statement saying he would not stand during the playing of the National Anthem because of this country's attitude or policies(?) towards minorities (He didn't use the term "minorities" but, he also didn't use racist terms either). I can't remember the guy's name or team though.
; ).
; ).
The OP might want to reference why the post was put up in the first place. Guarantee you most folks don't know what this refers to.
SANTA CLARA, Calif. -- San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick has willingly immersed himself into controversy by refusing to stand for the playing of the national anthem in protest of what he deems are wrongdoings against African Americans and minorities in the United States.
His latest refusal to stand for the anthem -- he has done this in at least one other preseason game -- came before the 49ers' preseason loss to Green Bay at Levi's Stadium on Friday night.
"I am not going to stand up to show pride in a flag for a country that oppresses black people and people of color," Kaepernick told NFL Media in an exclusive interview after the game. "To me, this is bigger than football and it would be selfish on my part to look the other way. There are bodies in the street and people getting paid leave and getting away with murder.
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one thing has zero to do with the other.
Kaeperick had been sidelined for a while, I didn't hear anyone suggesting instead of sitting during the National Anthem he should focus on getting on the field.
over policing? get real these thugs with records and guns are just choir boys.
no mention of the assasinations of cops. this country has turned into jerry biszzro world
For Pugh and Kaepernick, they'll ultimately be judged on the football field, I don't see how their actions change that other than perhaps fan perception, and I'm going to guess for most fans it didn't sway much.
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to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
over policing? get real these thugs with records and guns are just choir boys.
no mention of the assasinations of cops. this country has turned into jerry biszzro world
Part of the "jerry biszzro world" is the over militarization of police. A contributing factor. Ignoring that or pretending it doesn't exist makes you guilty of the very thing you're complaining about.
To clarify I'm not saying I know what it's like to walk in someone's shoes, I don't. Just stating what the National Anthem means to me
one thing has zero to do with the other.
Kaeperick had been sidelined for a while, I didn't hear anyone suggesting instead of sitting during the National Anthem he should focus on getting on the field.
Come on PJ, you are too much of a vet on this board to fall for a bunching
Agree. But, whatever.
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can't handle focusing on getting on the field, while simultaneously standing up for the 2 minute national anthem and voicing an opinion that is actually un-popular these days. Or at worst controversial.
one thing has zero to do with the other.
Kaeperick had been sidelined for a while, I didn't hear anyone suggesting instead of sitting during the National Anthem he should focus on getting on the field.
Come on PJ, you are too much of a vet on this board to fall for a bunching
LOL, you never know with social justice issues. nothing surprises me anymore.
For Pugh and Kaepernick, they'll ultimately be judged on the football field, I don't see how their actions change that other than perhaps fan perception, and I'm going to guess for most fans it didn't sway much.
It is self serving, and also opportunistic. If he said this last week, it'd have been more genuine. He used this as an opportunity to pander to those who are offended by CK, and also simultaneously used this is an opportunity to take his passing shot at another player.
I should have guessed the thread would be devolve into typical race baiting and victimization.
I didn't think it through, just though Pugh was being patriotic while no, Kaepernick was not being patriotic he was being a victim.
I'll delete shortly.
Explain that one.
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I know a lot of active duty military and even more retired military that actually find gestures like this respectful and appreciate them.
For Pugh and Kaepernick, they'll ultimately be judged on the football field, I don't see how their actions change that other than perhaps fan perception, and I'm going to guess for most fans it didn't sway much.
It is self serving, and also opportunistic. If he said this last week, it'd have been more genuine. He used this as an opportunity to pander to those who are offended by CK, and also simultaneously used this is an opportunity to take his passing shot at another player.
Not at all. He used it as an opportunity to show there is another side of the coin. People who are grateful for the sacrifice others have given - including life and limb in some cases to allow people like Pugh and Kapernick to get paid millions to play a game.
If he said it last week it wouldn't have shown the people who felt slighted by Kaepernick and shown them not everyone tosses aside what they have given to this country (all races) and people do have gratitude and respect for their sacrifice.
Explain that one.
More interested in hearing you explain the term "sub-population"
So what is it Justin? You all in or just part way in?
Isn't political correctness grand.
Fact: You won't find one NFL white player who will refuse to stand for the anthem or take a stand and condemn these police killings.
If I am wrong, someone point out said player to me.
What if other players on the team decided to give their own little demonstrations at the same time? What if a player or coach tried to make him stand up? It would become a circus. People paid to see football not a debate or a town meeting.
This is the NFL where you can't even celebrate a TD without risking a penalty.
In the end you'll still be you
One that's done all the things you set out to do
Stand!
There's a cross for you to bear
Things to go through if you're going anywhere
Stand!
For the things you know are right
It's the truth that the truth makes them so uptight
Stand!
All the things you want are real
You have you to complete and there is no deal
Stand! Stand! Ooh!
Stand! Stand! Ooh!
Ooo ooo stand!
You've been sitting much too long
There's a permanent crease in your right and wrong
Stand
There's a midget standing tall
And a giant beside him about to fall
Stand! Stand! Ooh!
Stand! Stand! Ooh!
Ooo ooo stand!
They will try to make you crawl
And they know what you're saying makes sense and all
Stand!
Don't you know that you are free
Well at least in your mind if you want to be
Everybody
Stand! Stand!
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
Stand! Na na na na na na na na na nah
It does when you come out and say you are purposely not standing in protest of something. It simply draws attention to you.
Maybe, I don't see a sufficient basis in either action to question their character, but if that is your call, have at it.
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to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
over policing? get real these thugs with records and guns are just choir boys.
no mention of the assasinations of cops. this country has turned into jerry biszzro world
Part of the "jerry biszzro world" is the over militarization of police. A contributing factor. Ignoring that or pretending it doesn't exist makes you guilty of the very thing you're complaining about.
Explain the over-militarization of police.
Dear Colin, can you clarify that comment if you can?
LMAO! Not easy? I beg to differ. It's ridiculously easy! There's no risk involved, and there will be no repercussions at all. If you think Kap did something brave, think again.
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to take a stand like Colin Kaepernick is doing. It wouldn't surprise me if he gets some death threats over it. I don't find Pugh's backlash against it admirable in the least. This isn't a question of respecting the flag, or the country, or the troops, it's a matter of taking a stand against over-policing that is inflicting too great a toll, especially against people of color.
LMAO! Not easy? I beg to differ. It's ridiculously easy! There's no risk involved, and there will be no repercussions at all. If you think Kap did something brave, think again.
He is fighting for his job, and might have cost himself endorsement dollars, and might find his next payday to be considerably less. He seems to be accepting these consequences, so how is that not brave?
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The first thing I thought of was ... injury related?
; ).
The OP might want to reference why the post was put up in the first place. Guarantee you most folks don't know what this refers to.
You are 100% right.
Although I vaguely remember another celebrity type person (not sure if he was an athlete though - must have been) who made a statement saying he would not stand during the playing of the National Anthem because of this country's attitude or policies(?) towards minorities (He didn't use the term "minorities" but, he also didn't use racist terms either). I can't remember the guy's name or team though.
I'll see what GOOGLE has to offer.