| NEWS Colin Kaepernick part of Nike's 30th anniversary of 'Just Do It' campaign

[TUSKtimes]

Hey, I completely admit to talking shit to you and others on here and even elsewhere, but I'm not also out there bitching like a little baby that I have been mistreated either, even though I'm sure I could scrape up some evidence of that somewhere on here. Your holier than thou stance on this isn't making you come across as any more of a savior than Kaepernick, or any kind of authoritative figure on the matter. None of us are perfect. Willing to bet you and anyone else, including Kaepernick $1M that even Kaepernick has treated someone poorly in the past based off their look, skin color, culture, or anything else suggesting injustice.

How many folks have voice some type of emotional judgment on Kaepernick's motives in all this? If my point of view of what's going on with the police departments in this country and the effect I've seen it have on people's lives is bothersome, maybe you ought to look into it a little closer. Maybe all you've really run into is a different point of view.

PS. And that's just not the definition of "cyberbullying."

 

[Elderfalsedemigod]

A few observations

CK is/was protesting injustice that he and others believed was/is occurring. IMO he doesn't have to suffer that injustice to protest it.

At it's core protest should make the observers uncomfortable or inspire some emotion otherwise it is pretty meaningless

IMO nobody has picked him up because of the media circus that would surround him. I don't believe there is organized collusion against him but it would not surprise me if Goodell has dropped a word here and there.

IMO Nike is saying the positives (attracting the people who are inspired by CK and retaining the people who don't care, and generating huge amount of "buzz") are greater than the negatives (people who choose not to buy the product)

IMO people who burn things they have paid money for simply to spite a giant corporation are silly but it is a form of protest that they are allowed

 

[BamaFan334]

Hey, I completely admit to talking shit to you and others on here and even elsewhere, but I'm not also out there bitching like a little baby that I have been mistreated either, even though I'm sure I could scrape up some evidence of that somewhere on here. Your holier than thou stance on this isn't making you come across as any more of a savior than Kaepernick, or any kind of authoritative figure on the matter. None of us are perfect. Willing to bet you and anyone else, including Kaepernick $1M that even Kaepernick has treated someone poorly in the past based off their look, skin color, culture, or anything else suggesting injustice.

How many folks have voice some type of emotional judgment on Kaepernick's motives in all this? If my point of view of what's going on with the police departments in this country and the effect I've seen it have on people's lives is bothersome, maybe you ought to look into it a little closer. Maybe all you've really run into is a different point of view.

PS. And that's just not the definition of "cyberbullying."

This whole premise that the police are after people with different color skin is fucking bullshit and you know it. Quit acting like a two year old here. Sure, there are some bad folks out there where intent was in a bad way, but to think all white cops are out after minorities is just pathetic and a weak attempt to downplay the crime and statistics against minorities. To think the white man is here solely to keep the black man down is ridiculous. Grow a set and form a real opinion on true statistics, not a few one off stories. There are over 300M people in this country and you want to school us and challenge our opinion on a hand full of news stories and one first hand story? Also, what makes you think I have not had my ear to the ground and listening to people around me talking about similar interactions? Just because I don't side with them and think there is some underlying principles in our policing system, doesn't mean I don't believe it can happen. I just don't think the police are trying to kill and treat a certain kind of person badly out of pure hate for their color, culture, or look.

You're never wrong, we should be calling you God I guess. You consistently sit there and tell each and every one of us how we are wrong and you are right. If you are as confident in your words here, you need to be running for office or working for the ACLU, because your talent is being wasted otherwise since you seem to offer so much more for the injustices in this country. Can't wait to see TUSKtimes on the ballot and actually making change that he knows needs to happen. hey, maybe you can team up with your man crush LeBron and get this country back on even keel.

P.S. the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature. There's the definition. Now if I had the time I'm sure I could bury you in intimidating and belittling remarks you have thrown out at folks on here. And your continuous hounding and beating a dead horse is consistency built to bully. Yeah, I can wrap that around many arguments and make you out to be a bully whether you like it or not. Anything in the law can be manipulated, kind of like suing someone over hot coffee. It's that easy.

 

[UAgrad93]

Just for you @TUSKtimes

Cyberbullying-

noun
the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
"children may be reluctant to admit to being the victims of cyberbullying"

I see it everyday in education. I have seen what the effects have been firsthand in my school system, (2 of my former students committed suicide as a result) and in my own home. My daughter is quiet and shy, so other girls find her the perfect target for their BULLSHIT!!

 

[ColAngus]

A few observations

CK is/was protesting injustice that he and others believed was/is occurring. IMO he doesn't have to suffer that injustice to protest it.

At it's core protest should make the observers uncomfortable or inspire some emotion otherwise it is pretty meaningless

IMO nobody has picked him up because of the media circus that would surround him. I don't believe there is organized collusion against him but it would not surprise me if Goodell has dropped a word here and there.

IMO Nike is saying the positives (attracting the people who are inspired by CK and retaining the people who don't care, and generating huge amount of "buzz") are greater than the negatives (people who choose not to buy the product)

IMO people who burn things they have paid money for simply to spite a giant corporation are silly but it is a form of protest that they are allowed

Good stuff here.

 

[TUSKtimes]

This whole premise that the police are after people with different color skin is fucking bullshit and you know it. Quit acting like a two year old here.

It's apparent that your personal history of social injustice in this country has ended just short of the 17th century. This country came about as a result of social injustices and not much has changed.

One thing I have noticed with you is that you're never wrong. You're not man enough to admit you're wrong when you have clearly been proven wrong.

You really need to type your thoughts down more succinctly if you're under the impression you've accomplished all that.

 

[BamaFan334]

This whole premise that the police are after people with different color skin is fucking bullshit and you know it. Quit acting like a two year old here.

It's apparent that your personal history of social injustice in this country has ended just short of the 17th century. This country came about as a result of social injustices and not much has changed.

One thing I have noticed with you is that you're never wrong. You're not man enough to admit you're wrong when you have clearly been proven wrong.

You really need to type your thoughts down more succinctly if you're under the impression you've accomplished all that.

Thanks for the history lesson gramps. If you want to live your life whining and crying about the misery that other promote to you, that's your choice. I live my life focusing on my family and myself and not letting barriers get in the way of me accomplishing my goals. You keep fighting what you consider the good fight. You're not gaining any ground with me or some others here, but you keep fighting your little heart out. Hopefully this sorry country as you continuously depict it can be something you consider great one day. Like I said before, I look forward to seeing you on the ballot and making real change, not just slapping a keyboard with your chest sticking out thinking your handing it out to another person. Can't wait to read about your stories in a New York Times best seller, because it appears you've seen and heard it all.

 

[TerryP]

I plan to boycott all future concerts by Big and Rich.

I don't care anything about their stance on Nike, I just hate shitty music.

H/T

 

[TUSKtimes]

Thanks for the history lesson gramps. If you want to live your life whining and crying about the misery that other promote to you, that's your choice. I live my life focusing on my family and myself and not letting barriers get in the way of me accomplishing my goals. You keep fighting what you consider the good fight. You're not gaining any ground with me or some others here, but you keep fighting your little heart out. Hopefully this sorry country as you continuously depict it can be something you consider great one day. Like I said before, I look forward to seeing you on the ballot and making real change, not just slapping a keyboard with your chest sticking out thinking your handing it out to another person. Can't wait to read about your stories in a New York Times best seller, because it appears you've seen and heard it all.

I will and thanks for the encouragement. As the friend that I am, my last thought is the hope you get a much better working definition of cyberbullying. I truly wish your children the best in today's school system as I do for my own grandchildren.

 

[TUSKtimes]

Just for you @TUSKtimes

Cyberbullying-

noun
the use of electronic communication to bully a person, typically by sending messages of an intimidating or threatening nature.
"children may be reluctant to admit to being the victims of cyberbullying"

I see it everyday in education. I have seen what the effects have been firsthand in my school system, (2 of my former students committed suicide as a result) and in my own home. My daughter is quiet and shy, so other girls find her the perfect target for their BULLSHIT!!

I agree, not new to me, but just as sad to hear about in relation to these kids. Which also explains why I took exception to the term being taken out of context to begin with.

 

[UAgrad93]

With all the back and forth, hopefully we can all agree that this shit here is funny!

 

[XXL TideFan]

There was a player from Florida widely mocked and criticized for taking a knee in college and the pro's....... his name escapes me at the moment.

 

[UAgrad93]

 

[JoshB]

Any of you that want to boycott Nike, send me your size 12's and I will make sure they are disposed of

I am truly hoping this was made in jest. Because, if you're serious, that's just nasty. No way in Hades am I going to wear someone else's shoes.
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One of the great media cons is telling athletes not to discuss the nexus of sports and politics while monetizing segments and pieces on sports and politics.- Richard Deitsch.
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One thing that entertains me is the notion/suggestion "don't protest at work." Why?

Tweets like this one. Here's a guy, protesting Nike, at work.

Yes... it was a joke.

 

[XXL TideFan]

Looks like a whole bunch of you fellas are suffering from a severe case of vaginal dryness.

 

[rick4bama]

Sorry but I think this is funny! I'm seeing some folks burning up the Nike gears. What does this matter to Nike it already got the money from that sells. This remind me when the Beatles records got burn up.

 

[OldPlayer]

There was a player from Florida widely mocked and criticized for taking a knee in college and the pro's....... his name escapes me at the moment.

I don't remember him doing it during the National Anthem - in college or pros

 

[XXL TideFan]

There was a player from Florida widely mocked and criticized for taking a knee in college and the pro's....... his name escapes me at the moment.

I don't remember him doing it during the National Anthem - in college or pros

No sir, he did not. Merely pointing out the hypocrisy

 

[BamaFan334]

Looks like a whole bunch of you fellas are suffering from a severe case of vaginal dryness.

Sounds like you need to understand what "apples and oranges" means. Google can help if it escapes you.

 

[planomateo]

LOL, this topic always incites the crazies...