Kneel for anthem or flag? F U! I hope you go home early. Especially the woke US women’s soccer team!

[DFSNOLE]

You should leave it then because apart of ‘it’ is being able to tell ‘it’ that ‘it’s’ fvcked and needs some changing.

Yep.

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[Menace Sockeyes]

We know Republicans are all rooting for Russia instead anyways.

 

[FtWorthhawkeye]

Since 1/6 I no longer take patriotism tips from folks with this sentiment. Sedition on and keep spreading falsehoods.

 

[Obviously Oblivious]

A person should not disrespect their country or flag while on foreign soil.*

*Opinion. Not fact.

 

[WorldSeriesChamps2015]

Are Trump Supporters the most woke and fragile people in this countries history?

 

[Hawk_4shur]

ALL of the problems facing this country - how can anyone get in a twist over what people do during the National Anthem?

 

[Menace Sockeyes]

Are Trump Supporters the most woke and fragile people in this countries history?

Because they have lived a life protected from ever having to overcome any sort of real adversity or difficulty.

 

[jaxhawk06]

I love how a group of women playing a game on the other side of the world at 4 in the morning triggers so many right wingers

 

[DFSNOLE]

Are Trump Supporters the most woke and fragile people in this countries history?

Country's (unless you're talking multiples)

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

ALL of the problems facing this country - how can anyone get in a twist over what people do during the National Anthem?

Good point. In 6 months, things have really gone to sh!t.

 

[strummingram]

ALL of the problems facing this country - how can anyone get in a twist over what people do during the National Anthem?

I think this comes from the baby boomer residual form of patriotism that is based on symbolism and the very whitewashed historically-favorable aspects of the USA, especially from Cold War experiences. People were indoctrinated to "love their country" more, back then.

So, anytime they see anyone doing anything that could even slightly appear to be "disrespectful", they take it personal.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

they don't think people should be able to publicly display decent against their flag/govt bodies (unless that govt happens to be in the US Capitol or are cheering for the "other team"

Is this my 1st WOB?

 

[DooBi]

Can we have a single thread without whataboutisms. Good grief. And for the record I couldn't care less if anyone kneels for the anthem. I wouldn't do it because I think it's disrespectful but you have every right to do whatever you feel is right.

 

[PoopandBoogers]

HROT, the land of no middle ground. If I was on the team, I would never kneel, but I damn sure would support those that did. It's not that hard to be open minded, while still remaining true to your convictions.

 

[JupiterHawk]

Just to be clear I don't think this is from the Olympics. The team did not kneel during the national anthem prior to the match against Sweden. They did kneel prior to kick-off after anthems were over.

USWNT, other soccer teams kneel before Olympic openers to protest racism

Soccer teams brought a protest that has become widespread in global soccer to the Tokyo Olympics.

www.google.com

Thank you. Deleted post.

 

[ICWestfan]

Not at all surprised.

If that's not political, what is it?

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

They have a right to kneel and I have the right to smoke my pipe with Captain Black when they lose.

 

[ThorneStockton]

If that's not political, what is it?

Is it political bs? That was the description.

To answer your question, a lot of people would call it courageous, especially with the benefit of hindsight. Others probably view it a different way - especially back then - unfortunately, some probably still do.

 

[joelbc1]

Are Trump Supporters the most woke and fragile people in this countries history?

Next to Donald, perhaps.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Are Trump Supporters the most woke and fragile people in this countries history?

LOL. Get a tutor!

 

[Formerly Rockymtnole]

People hate the USWNT but love this shit:

 

[Chishawk1425]

I hope they’re sitting at home watching the soccer finals.

Ahh the good ole days of being triggered by this. Thoughts on the parading of the Confederate flag through the Capitiol by your Domestic terrorist org? Or their use of American flags beating Capitol police?

 

[HawkNester]

Yep

Racist is racist

 

[CaboKP]

This thread is full of judgement from both sides. Can we be better than this?

 

[jaxhawk06]

Can't wait for whatever fake news about the USWNT the right wing gets outraged about next. Not even the first time this month this has happened

 

[Tom Paris]

Based on a few idiots in this thread?

Sometimes it seems like you aren't even paying attention to what the Republicans in leadership positions are doing. Based on idiots in this thread? Who the fvck do you think said idiots are listening to? They don't come up with all this bullshit in their simpleton skulls.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

The women's team went all in on the politics. And it was much more than the anthem. That was their choice. The rest of us have choices as well.

 

[Dr. Spaceman]

The women's team went all in on the politics. And it was much more than the anthem. That was their choice. The rest of us have choices as well.

Do you give your wife the choice of an open hand or fist?

 

[jaxhawk06]

The women's team went all in on the politics. And it was much more than the anthem. That was their choice. The rest of us have choices as well.

Love how protesting racial injustice (not even during the national anthem!) is political

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

I hope they’re sitting at home watching the soccer finals.

I didn't have you pegged as a wingnutty asshole.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Love the Olympics and America. I’m rooting against any American that takes attention away from the competition to blast their political bs.

I didn't have you pegged as a wingnutty asshole, either.

 

[What Would Jesus Do?]

Love how protesting racial injustice (not even during the national anthem!) is political

It is when one party has decided to promote racial discrimination.

And this proves that's true (as if more proof were needed).

 

[JRHawk2003]

I hope they’re sitting at home watching the soccer finals.

Roy...if I paint my dick red, white and blue...would you blow me?

 

[WorldSeriesChamps2015]

LOL. Get a tutor!

Get a Therapist.

 

[DooBi]

It is when one party has decided to promote racial discrimination.

And this proves that's true (as if more proof were needed).

Might want to think real hard about which party has decided to promote racial discrimination.

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Love how protesting racial injustice (not even during the national anthem!) is political

Are you now asserting that they have never protested during the national anthem?

And are you aware of members of the team constantly going after the former president?

They are absolutely political.

 

[unIowa]

Based on a few idiots in this thread?

Of course, that is part of the fun.

 

[jaxhawk06]

Are you now asserting that they have never protested during the national anthem?

And are you aware of members of the team constantly going after the former president?

They are absolutely political.

Oh, so this thread about kneeling for the national anthem was from last year? Didn't realize how long it takes for news to get to some people

 

[NorthernHawkeye]

Oh, so this thread about kneeling for the national anthem was from last year? Didn't realize how long it takes for news to get to some people

Some of us have the ability to retain information. It's a body of work.

Many of you aren't dumb, just naive.

You all know that being political has it's drawbacks. Right from the start you lose the other 50%.

 

[globalhawk]

Might want to think real hard about which party has decided to promote racial discrimination.

Both