George Floyd Protest/Riots

[GAVol]

Idk, people changed their stances on Kaepernick pretty quickly and the response to Brees is an example of that. He’s just behind the times, it happens and there’s nothing problematic about pointing it out

Nobody’s opinion has changed. People are just emboldened.

 

[NashVol11]

Publicly denounce a man's opinion who has given $5 million to NO charities to help poor black people. Anybody ever think to pick up the phone and ask him to clarify his position?

This WAS clarifying. He’s been saying the same things since 2016

 

[RockyTop85]

The jury gets to consider charges the prosecutor introduces; right now that is Murder 2 and Man.

Do you want to do your own research on why this is totally wrong or do you want my ass hole version where I make fun of you for thinking you know the legal system better than the career prosecutor who changed the charges?

 

[Rickyvol77]

Brees’ “but the FLAG” take is not new. No one is struggling to understand it, they just don’t agree, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

You and some hypocritical athletes don’t agree which is fine. But you don’t speak for the majority of normal Americans

 

[NashVol11]

It’s New Orleans . I’ll bet his jersey sales go up instead of down .

In a majority black city where Michael Thomas and Kamara also play? I doubt it

 

[Weezer]

Between that and the passive aggressive virtue signaling, it’s just about impossible to have a conversation.

Conversation only works if you're willing to listen. Most people are afraid of listening because <gasp> they could be proven wrong.

 

[mr.checkerboards]

Never read anything. Saw someone mention it on here the other day.

Might've been me, its a big conspiracy theory from QANON, im not going to go into the details because it gets deep and disturbing (children are involved), but if you want to watch and decide for yourself here is the link to the first video in a 10 part series

 

[volfanhill]

I was talking about the protestor who lit st Johns on fire, you don't think he came back for secondies? My guess is there were some who showed up for several days in a row.
Personally I haven't followed this because life. But I thought it strange there were no videos of the protests on June 1st other than after the tear gas and rubber bullets started.
Trump sliding across the street to pander was wrong, maybe I wasn't clear about that in the last sentence.

That’s a lot of words to say yes Trump shat on the 1A. Those people in that park, at the time of their removal, were not violent. Period end of story. He chose photo op over OUR rights.

 

[Weezer]

Publicly denounce a man's opinion who has given $5 million to NO charities to help poor black people. Anybody ever think to pick up the phone and ask him to clarify his position?

He was clear on his opinion and stated why he felt the way he did.

 

[Orangeburst]

This WAS clarifying. He’s been saying the same things since 2016

He is clearly racist then.

 

[0nelilreb]

In a majority black city where Michael Thomas and Kamara also play? I doubt it

Didn’t you just say he’s been saying the same thing since 2016? Have you seen his jersey sales ? I don’t believe the demographics has changed in NO since 2016 do you ?

 

[Orangeburst]

He was clear on his opinion and stated why he felt the way he did.

My bad. I just saw a short clip and did not understand the context.

 

[Ten_Titans]

Idk, people changed their stances on Kaepernick pretty quickly and the response to Brees is an example of that. He’s just behind the times, it happens and there’s nothing problematic about pointing it out

Hate to break it to you man, anyone who said that is looking for cheap victim hood outrage points. Swathes of people on TV burning and looting isn't going to open anyone's eyes to how victimized those poor criminals are.

Speaking of opening eyes, weren't you supposed to be working on telling me how 9 deaths in a year is more than 11 and counting in 3 days?

 

[Weezer]

Brees’ “but the FLAG” take is not new. No one is struggling to understand it, they just don’t agree, and there’s nothing wrong with that.

Then, in the same vein, there is nothing wrong with those who disagree with how CK chooses to protest. JMO, but when HOW you protest drowns out WHY you protest, maybe you should find a better way to deliver your message. Why hasn't CK done any protesting since his departure from the NFL? Why hasn't he fought to be an agent of change? If his convictions are so strong, I question his inactivity since he lost his spotlight.

 

[DonDiego]

You’re right; they’ll be wearing their looted Brees jerseys.

By the time they're done with America, they'll be lucky if they can buy a cheap loaf of bread. Greatest country in history, producing the highest standard of living across the board for all people--black, white, whoever. Everybody in this country has a shot at making a good life for themselves if they'll work. Check that out with any other country in the world throughout history. This is a planned coup. Time will tell.

 

[Weezer]

This WAS clarifying. He’s been saying the same things since 2016

Do you know why he feels the way he does?

 

[mr.checkerboards]

By the time they're done with America, they'll be lucky if they can buy a cheap loaf of bread. Greatest country in history, producing the highest standard of living across the board for all people--black, white, whoever. Everybody in this country has a shot at making a good life for themselves if they'll work. Check that out with any other country in the world throughout history. This is a planned coup. Time will tell.

I think we may find out sooner than we think as well

 

[Weezer]

And Drew Brees never said he disagreed with CK's message. He disagrees with kneeling during the anthem. None of this is about the message CK was trying to deliver. It's all about how he chose to deliver it.

 

[NashVol11]

Then, in the same vein, there is nothing wrong with those who disagree with how CK chooses to protest. JMO, but when HOW you protest drowns out WHY you protest, maybe you should find a better way to deliver your message. Why hasn't CK done any protesting since his departure from the NFL? Why hasn't he fought to be an agent of change? If his convictions are so strong, I question his inactivity since he lost his spotlight.

...he has. Legal Defense Initiative, Know Your Rights Camp, donating over $1 million and I haven't even been following him all that closely. He's been showing up for black people. Several people I know have met him

 

[NashVol11]

And Drew Brees never said he disagreed with CK's message. He disagrees with kneeling during the anthem. None of this is about the message CK was trying to deliver. It's all about how he chose to deliver it.

If the method is more important to you than the message, you're saying the message isn't that important. Much like those who talk about "getting distracted" by looting, they're telling on themselves.

 

[NashVol11]

Do you know why he feels the way he does?

Yes. He explained it himself.

 

[Weezer]

If the method is more important to you than the message, you're saying the message isn't that important. Much like those who talk about "getting distracted" by looting, they're telling on themselves.

Offending people doesn't help spread your message. Pissed off people are less likely to listen.

 

[Weezer]

Yes. He explained it himself.

So then you're choosing to ignore his message while advocating for CK's message. Both have meaning.

 

[NashVol11]

Offending people doesn't help spread your message. Pissed off people are less likely to listen.

Trying your very best to appease the people responsible for the wrongdoing and hoping they'll magically be nice to you one day doesn't particularly help spread a message either. People will ignore every uncomfortable conversation for as long as they can.

 

[marcusluvsvols]

Love these dudes. Speaking TRUTH to ALL of us.

Some of yall need to listen to them, and take it to heart. Put away the fake "white guilt" that this liberal PC culture has forced on you.

Nobody owes you anything. Regardless of skin color, religion etc. Nor does anyone here need to feel any guilt for what MAY have happened 6 to 10 generations ago. We need to better ourselves, and love our neighbors. That is nothing new. This stealing and destroying our cities is complete and utter ignorance, and has absolutely nothing to do with a murder in MN...

Edit: that isnt the video I was actually trying to link. Different video, same guys. While I agree with the message of this, that these riots and stealing are just selfish opportunism...the tone isnt helpful. When you start insulting people, you just lost their ears to listen to reason....though they likely were not gonna listen anyway.

I will try to find the other video from them, because it is GREAT.

Edit 2: WATCH THIS PLEASE. FOUND IT!!