He Done Screwed The Pooch Now Boy-o's - NFL ed.

[SuburbanFarmer]

Yes Kath, people are offended because NFL players are calling them racist. That's the players argument yall a bunch of racist crackers and your flag represents that.

You realize that even if there are 0 racists, there can still be systemic racism? There's no doubt the system is rigged.

if there are 0 racists, then systematic racism can't exist.

False. The original structures could have been set up in a discriminatory way, and just perpetuated without thought. Think: jerrymandering, etc.

[C-Mag]

You realize that even if there are 0 racists, there can still be systemic racism? There's no doubt the system is rigged.

Good deflect.

I'm pissed at the hypocrisy of these spoiled brats. Remind of the time where the Chicago Bears went into their inner city to stop violence.

How about the time they all stoo arm in arm at the Cook county courthouse to stop the way cops enagged blacks.

The Bears are more concerned with stopping violence against their quarterback, because he can’t read a defense, and takes 3 minutes to throw a pass to the other team.

Quit picking on my boys. I don’t see the Giants trekking out to Albany or Queens on a regular basis and holding hands at the courthouse. One cannot hold ones breath for the LA Rams or Chargers to carpool into South Central any time soon.

Again, if they really cared all NFL Tears would be lined up in front of local mayors and reps. They won't spend their time to do it, they are privileged and demand to do it on the clock.

[The Conservative]

You realize that even if there are 0 racists, there can still be systemic racism? There's no doubt the system is rigged.

if there are 0 racists, then systematic racism can't exist.

False. The original structures could have been set up in a discriminatory way, and just perpetuated without thought. Think: jerrymandering, etc.

If there are no racists in the world, that wouldn't be considered racist.

[DBTrek]

False. The original structures could have been set up in a discriminatory way, and just perpetuated without thought. Think: jerrymandering, etc.

The structure still lacks sentience.
Not only can it *not* be racist, it can't even conceive of race.

[K@th]

Again, if they really cared all NFL Tears would be lined up in front of local mayors and reps. They won't spend their time to do it, they are privileged and demand to do it on the clock.

Their protests are intended to start a conversation. It's working out as they hoped. The more you focus on them, the more people will talk.

They do plenty in their spare time. It's a pretty long list.

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/29/1637 ... foundation

[DBTrek]

Their protests are intended to start a conversation. It's working out as they hoped. The more you focus on them, the more people will talk.

They do plenty in their spare time. It's a pretty long list.

https://www.sbnation.com/2017/9/29/1637 ... foundation

Indeed.
You know who else just wanted to start a conversation.


Sure, people will bitch, but at least they're talking
about issues that matter to marginalized people now!

Pfft.

[K@th]

So what's the bottom line, here? We're against free speech, now? People should be required by law to hold their hand over their heart while they stand for the Pledge? Should we throw them in prison for non compliance?

The butt-hurt is strong with you snowflakes.

[DBTrek]

Haven't heard anyone say players don't have the right to kneel for the anthem.

I've heard folks ask the owners to exercise their right to fire employees who turn an entertainment event into a political protest though.

What's the problem?

They have their right to speech, and we have the right to counter speech. They've had their say, we're having ours. You can't force us to shut up and accept their speech and cheer them for their "bravery" when the act is neither brave nor praiseworthy.

[Martin Hash]

Haven't heard anyone say players don't have the right to kneel for the anthem.

I've heard folks ask the owners to exercise their right to fire employees who turn an entertainment event into a political protest though.

What's the problem?

They have their right to speech, and we have the right to counter speech. They've had their say, we're having ours. You can't force us to shut up and accept their speech and cheer them for their "bravery" when the act is neither brave nor praiseworthy.

Agree. (Think Google.)

[K@th]

No, no, by all means, bitch away.