As he should have. They can do what they want, but he'd be wise not to make those kind of comments, it doesn't help the situation to poke the fans with a stick....
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So, I heard the entire team is kneeling during the national anthem
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They have a right to kneel - just not during the game or on the field. The field is owned by the University (tax payers). Can I walk out onto the field before the game and salute the flag? I don't think so. Wait, isn't that my right? Same for the players.
You deserve every attack you get. And you know why? You are a clown, that's why.
At the end of this post I quote your crazy ass post and my response, in case anybody missed it. As everyone can see:
* A poster assumed the race of another poster and you say he nailed it.
* You used the divisive Nazi words "goose-step" for those who disagree with your view on this topic. And you say those who disagree with you are misguided???? Unbelievable.
* You clearly are not smart enough to realize that your family military history is not relevant. Obviously, not all military members & vets agree with kneeling during the anthem.
So, Menace, there is no doubt who wins on the substance of the ideas. Hint: it's not you.
Again, Menace, you should keep your very divisive, racist, & Nazi "goose-step" comments to HROT. I am sure the HROT left wing echo chamber misses you and your crazy ass comments and eagerly await your return.
For those who missed it, here is your crazy ass post and my response:
The president made it this way. If you don't want to be divided anymore vote him out.
I sent an email to athletic dept months ago informing them I would never set foot in Kinnick if there was going to be any political statement. If you cant do sports correctly, Im out
Look at the discussion that has been generated simply by the mention of something that might happen.
Do you believe that systemic racism is a problem and that police tactics must change? If not, unity becomes impossible.
Why should protestors have to protest in a manner chosen by someone else? If you believe everyone has the right to peacefully protest, shouldn't you also believe they have the right to choose how and when they protest?
What about the divide systemic racism creates? Shouldn't that be as important as the divide you perceive?
why should the players be responsible for your emotions? How is it their fault that you are angry?
How very adult of you. I hope they told you okay, bye.
The players are allowed on the field, you are not unless you have some special team or media pass. The players are legally allowed to stand, sit, kneel or whatever the heck they want to do during the national anthem. Kneeling is a respectful posture. They are guaranteed the right to do it and you can feel free to dislike them. This isn't North Korea and we aren't going to line people up and shoot them if they don't stand tall enough for the dear leader.
When you watch the game at a bar, your living room, or in the stands you are free to assume whatever posture you would like during the national anthem.
I’ll ask you the same thing I asked someone else and haven’t received a response yet. What actions has the current administration taken to further the divide? What actions, not words?
This argument is hilarious. Umm yeah, it’s America they can protest the anthem. They have freedom of speech. I don’t have to like what someone is saying either. They don’t even know what the hell they are protesting but apparently being an ass during the anthem is the thing to do. Have fun losing half your fan base.
yeah if they want to be assholes during the anthem I’ll schedule a tee time Saturday afternoon. Go woke go broke.
Politics has clearly made you completely unhinged. We used to have all sorts of cool sports discussions on here, you and me. We both clearly love Hawkeye sports and have each started threads tracking the professional accomplishments of our former Hawkeye athletes. You are a pretty cool dude except when you melt down into these lunatic, name-calling, political rants. It’s sad that you have no other recourse other than to try and demean your opponents. It’s only because you lack the intellect to have a reasonable discussion on these matters.
Do you think the athletic department can survive this?
I don’t think even close to 1/4 of the fan base really even cares what they do in regards to the anthem.
Actions, ok, well in just the past few weeks he banned federal entities and contractors from providing employees with training on issues related to race and gender discrimination, and he withheld federal aid to California for victims of wildfires because California isn't nice to him.
You’re definitely right if it’s a one time thing. If it turns into something even close to the nba you will see an issue. Nba rating were awful and the average nba fan is a lot less patriotic than the average Iowa fan.
Take out half the fan base, support and donors then the administration and players will see... This won't help anything other than the players thinking they are making a difference
The players that don't want to kneel should have the option. This all or nothing bs by the Captain is just that and what separated the players in the S&C programming in the first place. Every player should do what they want and not be punished for it. Players should be mature enough to respect one another for whatever they choose.
Yeah he banned critical race theory which is garbage. I’m with the orange man on that one
And you have every right to agree with him on that. The other poster wanted examples of actions... "Not words, actions."... that this administration has taken to further divide the country. So there you go.
So if each player individually decided he wanted to kneel, you would be fine with that?
If they disrespect our country or flag or those that served, I will disrespect them (boycott).
Ok. I support the football team because I like the football. Don't care one way another about the politics.
Can you keep your whiney ass protest of these players off the football board? Go post on OT if you're so enraged and quit being a pussy.
Could you post that email address on here, please.
Calling you a clown does not make me unhinged. It makes me a person who is telling the truth.
Once you said that people who disagree with you on this issue are Nazi Goose steppers, I completely lost all respect for you. And I am sure I am not the only one.
Words matter. And you chose to use the words Nazi Goose stepper. It's sad that you lack the intellect to understand such a simple concept.
I agree, but seeing the reaction to drew brees, I'm not sure that would happen.
I don’t care about someone’s personal politics either. The whole team kneeling during the anthem is just not how i roll. I’ll golf with my friends instead watching 20 year olds protest.
so refreshing to see such an adult conversation. I guarantee everyone all riled up about the kneeling has been moving to their seat, in the concourse, yapping to the neighbor, etc when the anthem has been playing inside Kinnick. Isn’t that disrespectful? I better see all 70,585 standing, stationary, and silent the next time I’m in Kinnick or all of you dingbats are hypocrites.
Yeah, they got their aid after Trump took the action of first withholding it. And it makes no difference what the details of the EO are. You asked for "actions" the administration has taken to further divide the country. The EO was an action. Are you saying it didn't or won't further divide the country?
You saying the garbage training being pushed didn’t cause division? People are sick of this crap.
No it won’t. Congress’ lack of governing does more to divide compared to Trump. That includes both sides.
You're arguing with yourself. Makes no difference what I think about it. The other poster was trying to make the point that only Trump's words have been divisive and challenged someone to give an example of a divisive action. I gave an example of his divisive action. This isn't that hard.
