Ruth Bader Ginsburg Calls Kappernick Stupid

[toolucky52384]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...epernick-national-anthem-protests-really-dumb

am not a fan of RBG, but I do think it is funny that an old liberal 75 lb half skeleton is calling his antics out as dumb.

 

[1Clemson]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...epernick-national-anthem-protests-really-dumb

am not a fan of RBG, but I do think it is funny that an old liberal 75 lb half skeleton is calling his antics out as dumb.

Rarely do I find myself in agreement with the Associate Justice, it this time she nailed it.

 

[tigerGUY]

I was flabbergasted she said that. I imagine a ton of Liberals are as well.

 

[XCUDB]

For the record I will have to disagree with her and her stupid comment.

XCUDB

 

[SGTiger]

For the record I will have to disagree with her and her stupid comment.

XCUDB

Ginsburg must be correct then.

 

[HumbleTiger]

Even the dumbest Jurist in our society appears smart in this case.

 

[90sAlum]

http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/...epernick-national-anthem-protests-really-dumb

am not a fan of RBG, but I do think it is funny that an old liberal 75 lb half skeleton is calling his antics out as dumb.

Funny how 'not stupid' people become when they agree with your opinion.

 

[NavyTigerSC]

Even the dumbest Jurist in our society appears smart in this case.

You may not agree with anything she stands for, but if you've read her opinions you know this woman is far from dumb. Just like everybody on the left thinks Scalia was a dope, but they'd be wrong as well.

 

[WinstonW101]

Just another right wing justice racist.

 

[11tigers11]

am not a fan of RBG

You could always change the thread title to Ruth 'darth' Bader Ginsburg to emphasize that point

 

[1Clemson]

For the record I will have to disagree with her and her stupid comment.

XCUDB

That is the beauty of her statement- he has the right to do it, she (we) have the right to think it is stupid. You also have the right to think it is heroic, but many don't. THAT is one of the things the USA has going for it- neither position is against the law.

 

[BHSRebels89]

I agree with her.

 

[nextoffensivecoord]

I was flabbergasted she said that. I imagine a ton of Liberals are as well.

WRONG. I bet most liberals think EXACTLY the way she does. I know I do. Stupid move, not the right way to go about accomplishing your goal, but absolutely defend your right to show said stupidity.

 

[nextoffensivecoord]

You may not agree with anything she stands for, but if you've read her opinions you know this woman is far from dumb. Just like everybody on the left thinks Scalia was a dope, but they'd be wrong as well.

Dont think Scalia was dumb. But think he ibterjected his politics where they shouldnt have been, and he was basically unapologetic about it.

 

[andcam]

I was flabbergasted she said that. I imagine a ton of Liberals are as well.

She and Scalia were best buds, as I recall. She enjoyed his humor and had mentioned before that they shared some similar cultural sentiments. So, from that standpoint, I think it makes some sense. I am more of a moderate than a liberal (moderate equals liberal on this board though) and I was very happy she agreed. His antics are stupid IMO.

 

[Clems0nTiger]

Protests are typically dumb and disrespectful. That's the point.

 

[other1]

She and Scalia were best buds, as I recall. She enjoyed his humor and had mentioned before that they shared some similar cultural sentiments. So, from that standpoint, I think it makes some sense. I am more of a moderate than a liberal (moderate equals liberal on this board though) and I was very happy she agreed. His antics are stupid IMO.

From what I've read they were, pretty much, best friends.

 

[dpotter24]

Just another right wing justice racist.

Except she's a left wing nut job

 

[ladedade]

Except she's a left wing nut job

Just curious, in your world is there a reality where the two words "left wing" are not followed by "nut job"?

 

[broncosrb26]

Would have been nice if she elaborated more on why she thought it is dumb. She did not come off as very sharp there.

 

[WinstonW101]

Just curious, in your world is there a reality where the two words "left wing" are not followed by "nut job"?

He also thought to prudent to correct me but was hoping to have rustled someone up more with my op

 

[iceheart08]

Protests are typically dumb and disrespectful. That's the point.

Noooooo that's definitely not the point.

 

[iceheart08]

if you though Ruth Bader Ginsburg is dumb...

 

[dpotter24]

Just curious, in your world is there a reality where the two words "left wing" are not followed by "nut job"?

Nope

 

[Clemson81]

Dont think Scalia was dumb. But think he ibterjected his politics where they shouldnt have been, and he was basically unapologetic about it.

Thank goodness no other judges do that.

 

[Clems0nTiger]

Noooooo that's definitely not the point.

I think you're misunderstanding me. The methodology, not the objective. An effective protest often brings attention by being intentionally disruptive so people are forced to think or talk about it. Silent, peaceful protests are great, but they usually gather little momentum for their cause. RBG said Kaepernick's protest is disrespectful. And I agree with her, but I also think it's supposed to be.

 

[1Clemson]

I think you're misunderstanding me. The methodology, not the objective. An effective protest often brings attention by being intentionally disruptive so people are forced to think or talk about it. Silent, peaceful protests are great, but they usually gather little momentum for their cause. RBG said Kaepernick's protest is disrespectful. And I agree with her, but I also think it's supposed to be.

Yes, but like a child acting up seeking attention, I choose to ignore them whenever possible. When I do think about it, it is rarely to seek to understand anything other than to wonder about their (lack of) upbringing. I refuse to let a childish and disrespectful act have any influence over my life. If someone wants to be treated as a respected adult, they must first act like one.

 

[FLaw47]

Yes, but like a child acting up seeking attention, I choose to ignore them whenever possible. When I do think about it, it is rarely to seek to understand anything other than to wonder about their (lack of) upbringing. I refuse to let a childish and disrespectful act have any influence over my life. If someone wants to be treated as a respected adult, they must first act like one.

Well you're talking about it right now, so it doesn't seem like you achieved your goal.

 

[iceheart08]

Yes, but like a child acting up seeking attention, I choose to ignore them whenever possible. When I do think about it, it is rarely to seek to understand anything other than to wonder about their (lack of) upbringing. I refuse to let a childish and disrespectful act have any influence over my life. If someone wants to be treated as a respected adult, they must first act like one.

im curious, what constitutes an acceptable protest? protests are childish and disrespectful? How should anyone protest in a more respectful manner?

 

[Clems0nTiger]

im curious, what constitutes an acceptable protest? protests are childish and disrespectful? How should anyone protest in a more respectful manner?

You know, the kind you can't see, conducted by people with no money or power, in places you aren't looking.

 

[1Clemson]

Well you're talking about it right now, so it doesn't seem like you achieved your goal.

I ignore "Whenever possible", I still refuse to allow it to influence my life. If not for this thread, I doubt it would have even enetered my mind.