What would you think of a black man that gave an eulogy for a klan member?
Kaepernick decides he's not going to stand for the national anthem.
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What would you think of a black man that gave an eulogy for a klan member?
Not standing for our flag isn't standing up to injustices in this country. Refusing to stand for our flag is spitting in the face of every one who has died to ensure that flag can continue to fly. Men and women of all races. So F&CK this asshat! I hope to hear in 10 years that he is destitute and is nothing more than an afterthought.
So what did the election of a black president actually do? And what has he done for blacks? And what will Hillary do for blacks? Just curious since the other guy is obviously so evil in your opinion.
Our problem is not a racism issue, it's a cultural one. It's not a matter of hating one another based on skin color, it is an ignorance of the life and culture in which the other lives.
What the black community needs is more vocal leaders and role models and I'm not referring to rappers that use their artistry to send a message. We need more in the black community striving to be doctors and lawyers not rappers and professional athletes. Sadly the people of influence in those communities aren't portraying this dream so many don't grow up with the same aspirations as white people and therefore their "ceiling" is limited by false perception. Unfortunately culture in most black communities permeates social segregation. This is one reason why I don't understand why we still have HBCUs that only contribute to social segregation.
What white people need to do is quit with accusations and arrogance and find ways to communicate with and love the black community. Instead of preaching survival of the fittest how about preach love thy neighbor?
If we all just loved one another instead of fighting for who is right and who is wrong, you would see a lot of this go away. Disagree all you want but what this country needs is not more laws, rules or regulations, it's to get back to being one nation under God
What the black community needs is more vocal leaders and role models and I'm not referring to rappers that use their artistry to send a message. We need more in the black community striving to be doctors and lawyers not rappers and professional athletes. Sadly the people of influence in those communities aren't portraying this dream so many don't grow up with the same aspirations as white people and therefore their "ceiling" is limited by false perception. Unfortunately culture in most black communities permeates social segregation. This is one reason why I don't understand why we still have HBCUs that only contribute to social segregation.
What white people need to do is quit with accusations and arrogance and find ways to communicate with and love the black community. Instead of preaching survival of the fittest how about preach love thy neighbor?
If we all just loved one another instead of fighting for who is right and who is wrong, you would see a lot of this go away. Disagree all you want but what this country needs is not more laws, rules or regulations, it's to get back to being one nation under God
Could not make it past the first page of this thread without it giving me 5 different types of cancer.
No, I do not believe any given race is oppressed in 2016's America. But electing a minority president does not exonerate the idea that said race may still be oppressed.
When I see statements like that it makes me realize just how little perspective some people have. Go visit just about any other country in the world and you'll see that oppression exists. We aren't perfect but we are WAY on the positive end of the spectrum.
Just pure ignorance at its finest.
Just pure ignorance at its finest.
If Kaepernick is crawling the sidewalks of Fisherman's Wharf strung out on heroin and homeless in the next 12 months, I'd be cool with that.
John Lewis, a civil rights pioneer giving a eulogy for a man that turn his back on the White nationalism, gave a passionate speech to the Democratic body in the early 70's apologizing for his past and his vision for the party. Former WV Senator Byrd end up being a champion for change.
Don't insult my intelligence with you dumb ass trap game.
Apparently politics on TI is serious business. Pathetic how someone's opinion on a message board gets people so upset
Please explain it then? I dont see anyone left of an opportunity because of ethnicity.
Kaepernick certainly has a right to not stand for our national anthem, but I disagree with his thinking. Our country isn't perfect, but is there another country he would prefer to live? I doubt it. Instead of making a useless stance that will not benefit anyone, hopefully he is using his vast amount of money and time to actually make a positive impact in the African American community, or the community in general, like a LeBron James or a Jalen Rose if it really means so much to him.
So another fool wants to insult my intelligence. Good lord does everyone use the Bill O'LIELLY playbook to discuss"Race in America"? Now African Americans have to validate our votes? What other ethnicity in America is being ask these racial charge questions lol. But since you all of sudden care for Black America outside of who is scoring for Clemson here is a small list you can double check with Breitbart
Expanded funding for HBCU,
Affordable Health care Act whether you like or not offers more screening and choices to Urban areas, filing number of lawsuits to prevent the GOP from destroying voter rights, created a civil rights division in the department of Justice, over a billion dollar settlement to black farmers (since my grandparents are decease my mother and her siblings received the payout), Fair sentencing Act and another one I can not recall, defending affirmation action, demanding police departments like Cleveland and Ferguson change their tactics, improving education in urban areas and address minority students that get in trouble often and taking steps to shut down for-profit colleges that often prey on minority students (Trump University).
Remember THREE BRANCHES of Government. The President is part of the Executive branch and by staying in his lane he was President for 8 years.
The people that wanted him to pass laws, issue orders and etc would of had this man hung within a week.
Colin should look at his own situation. He never met his A/A father who left before he was even born. Then a Caucasian family decided to adopt him days after his birth.
No one forced his father to leave and no one forced this non A/A family to raise a bi racial child. Yup - this sounds like a country full of oppression - or maybe a country where people lack accountability
I'm a minority and don't feel oppressed.
I have lost 3 government contracts in the last 2 years that went to minorities instead. I wasn't even allowed to submit a bid.
I guess I should not stand for the national anthem next time.
I guess I should not stand for the national anthem next time.
Believe? Tell you what. Research Robert Byrd's voting record as a Representative of the House/Senator til early '70's vs a Senator mid '70's on, then give your feedback. I will be waiting. Obviously this is not my first rodeo with a "die hard conservatives".
That is a fair argument and point if Kaepernick is even the right messenger.
Haha you know me so well a a die hard conservative...
I vote for the people I think will better this country not because of race.
I vote for the people I think will better this country not because of race.
We all need a vocabulary lesson on the definitions of racism, prejudice and oppression.
He has a right to not stand, but I doubt it improves any racism issues. His right and his employer's policies might be at odds. The NFL appears to not have a policy - only encourages standing.
I have the right to think it is wrong.
Here's an interesting study on racism and college acceptnce rates.
Maybe Asians are the ones that need o be bringing up racism?
In 2009, Princeton sociologist Thomas Espenshade and researcher Alexandria Walton Radford, in their book No Longer Separate, Not Yet Equal, examined data on students applying to college in 1997 and calculated that Asian-Americans needed nearly perfect SAT scores of 1550 to have the same chance of being accepted at a top private university as whites who scored 1410 and African Americans who got 1100.[75]
After controlling for grades, test scores, family background (legacy status), and athletic status (whether or not the student was a recruited athlete), Espenshade and Radford found that whites were three times, Hispanics six times, and blacks more than 15 times as likely to be accepted at a US university as Asian Americans.
Pay him no mind. He always does this. Same
fella who told me he wanted to meet me in Charlotte bc of an mesage board disagreement.
Actually felt bad for the guy when he started telling his sad story about struggling with his weight for all these years, but then see him doing the same old shvt.
Why I'm choosing to sit out of most of these political threads these days. Waste of my time.
This is a guy who never knew his black father and his mother thus put him up for adoption and was taken and raised by a white couple. Went to college free and makes millions. Don't know how he understands oppression. A father that disserted him before he was born seems to be the only bad thing that's happened to him.
Trust me I don't bro. I did speak to @avengermg73 and had a great conversation. He had a really good perspective.
While that may be true, it does not mean that all races are treated equally. Yes, a black man can be president, because he had the opportunity to do so. Doesn't stop plenty of people from saying our president is a n*****.
Well that idiot has chosen to Protest Racism In This Manner Peacefully...Agree or Not Isn't This America!? A twice elected Black/White Man does not eliminate Racism! I do not agree with his method of protest or the sentiments of most on this site, but respect their American Rights to do such! Signed 22 years honorably retired military man!
It was a great conversation and I truly appreciate your perspective as well. Hopefully we will meet up at a ballgame this year if I can make it down if not, we got Louisville game next year.
Not sure what you are implying considering the last 43 Presidents been White lol
Safe to say minorities have been voting for the betterment of America.
There are more elections than Just the President. I don't vote for party. I vote for those that are known to support my beliefs. God, Country, Family.
Face it. There are places in this country a black man would be opressed and racism towards blacks is very prevalent
There are just as many places where white men are oppressed and racism exists. Same for all races
But on the whole and for most people oppression is not happening. Even if racist people are around.
I find it funny how he makes this stand and just two weeks ago we heard how Carmelo Anthony thought it was the greatest thing in his career to represent the same country.
One of these guys is right and the other is a moron with his opinion just wrong.
There are just as many places where white men are oppressed and racism exists. Same for all races
But on the whole and for most people oppression is not happening. Even if racist people are around.
I find it funny how he makes this stand and just two weeks ago we heard how Carmelo Anthony thought it was the greatest thing in his career to represent the same country.
One of these guys is right and the other is a moron with his opinion just wrong.
*Sigh* if your claim to be a volunteer and work in improverish black areas then you know education system is a great example of oppression. Kaepernick whether you or anyone agree or not with his approach is talking about systematic oppression.
By the way HBCU are around cause their historical in nature for one, HBCU provide an excellent education and are integrated but since you are in the hood you knew all ethnicity are welcome.
If the (N) word defines who and what you are....You are probably losing in life. Barack Obama should never let shit like that bother him Hes the President of The United States because of hard work and education. You will never meet an educated self made N-word, Red neck because they are the ones with their hands out bitching about life isnt fair. Dont ever be that Person because you dont have to be. God bless and Good luck and work your tail off.
