Is this how far our society has fallen???

[wazzu31]

His problem is his stupid antics did absolutely zero but cause a divide because his dumbass couldn't articulate a coherent message. All the great things he does is overshadowed because just like in football he proved he isn't able to lead.

 

[broncosmitty]

what difference did it truly make other than bringing attention to himself?

just because you make a difference doesn't mean that that difference is positive

I had no idea there were other verses to The Star Spangled Banner before he told me.

He did spur on a national conversation. One which actually is a conversation sometimes, outside of this place.

 

[realityball]

I think it's unfair that an established artist or entertainer can use their pedestal or stage to express their political opinions ... opinions that on an equal playing field would have no more weight than any other schmuck ... but that shit that Kaep was protesting about deserved all the attention it got and I can't blame him for taking that advantage to show his disgust ...





... besides, even Tom Brady didn't stand for the song the first 4 games

 

[chf]

WHO?!?!?!?

He is a Commie who Celebrates Death and those who Bring Death to Civilians.

It's scary to be you, isn't it?

 

[Thruthefog]

For his next protest, he's going to squat and shit on apple pies. Apple pie a la commode.

 

[NinerSickness]

Colin Kaepernick one of Time's most influential people

No, that's how far Time Magazine has fallen.

 

[Nosferatu]

So, a player who was fined for calling another player a n***er really gives a shit about the plight of black folks, yeah okay! He never gave a fuck until he was no longer in the spotlight, he is a piece of shit who really hasn't a clue of what the fuck he was protesting!

FIN

 

[jarntt]

Yeah, a guy who has donated his time and money to help people isn't influential at all.

This is about raising the issue of race relations. He started the conversation in the NFL, that a lot of people watch. I don't understand why this is an issue. He took a knee, he didn't burn the flag. It made a difference, whether you like it or not.

So, help me out here. Is this helping people or raising the issue of race relations?

 

[mrschaney]

He has influenced me! I am much less of a douche than I used to be!
I watched Kap take a knee, and was like "whoa, I don't want to be that dude!" Not that I would ever take a knee during the National Anthem, I'm just a better person all the way around!

 

[game]

So, help me out here. Is this helping people or raising the issue of race relations?

That was dumb, and I think he even realized that was dumb. I've heard white people call cops pigs before. I don't view that as a race relation thing. Tons of people hate cops because some are bad, lots are good.

 

[Fountain City Blues]

Yeah see, I saw nothing to substantiate that comment.

Sure seems to me this whole saga has been a chasing of tails...

 

[Nosferatu]

That was dumb, and I think he even realized that was dumb. I've heard white people call cops pigs before. I don't view that as a race relation thing. Tons of people hate cops because some are bad, lots are good.

Some white people you know and a professional athlete who all of a sudden thinks he's black aren't really the same thing are they? Of course it's race related...

 

[RobBase]

Colin Kaepernick one of Time's most influential people

Time magazine caters to the same crowd as CNN, so this is not a surprise.

Time Inc: a publisher of magazine titles including Time, Fortune, and Sports Illustrated. Time Warner: a media conglomerate that owns, among other businesses, HBO and CNN. Time Warner Cable: America's second biggest cable TV operator, which is in the process of being taken over by Comcast.

 

[chf]

Good Lord there is a whole truck load o' dumb in this thread. TIME routinely gives the award to people who influence communication for good OR for ill.

Like when Trump won it?

So yeah, they're catering to the lib left.

Fuck sakes people.

Grow a pair.

 

[NWPATSFAN]

I am much less of a douche than I used to be!
That's debatable

 

[tducey]

I don't agree with his stance but it did get people talking about a very important issue.

 

[Hank Kingsley]

Good Lord there is a whole truck load o' dumb in this thread. TIME routinely gives the award to people who influence communication for good OR for ill.

Like when Trump won it?

So yeah, they're catering to the lib left.

Fuck sakes people.

Grow a pair.

And it is a huge fucking truck too, one of those mofos they use at the tar sands...

 

[BallsOfFurry]

Colin Kaepernick one of Time's most influential people

I'm ok with this.

 

[packerzrule]

I'm ok with this.

why am I not surprised

 

[richig07]

Colin Kaepernick one of Time's most influential people

To be fair, he was one of the single biggest stories of 2016