But he was raised by white people, so there.Worthy read for some folks...
But he was raised by white people, so there.Worthy read for some folks...
The message has been made clear over and over: they shouldn't. Whether we're talking about women, blacks, gays, etc., the privileged majority always patronizes minorities from a selfish and ignorant perch. Women with political opinions made men uncomfortable, so they were demonized. Blacks deigning to send their kids to well-funded schools made whites uncomfortable, so they were lynched. Gays who wanted to hold hands on the sidewalk made straight people uncomfortable, so they were murdered.How exactly should someone protest a perceived injustice?
People have willfully ignored and / or distorted the reasons behind protests as long as there have been protests. As 92 clearly showed above, it's white-washing history to suggest the CRM was immediately understood by white people. In fact, they were constantly accused of any number of nasty things for simply (and peacefully) asking for equality.
People of color block streets, start fires, ransack and loot and people understandably suggest this is not how you promote your message. Now we have a man of color kneeling during the anthem - as peaceful protest as one could ever desire - and he's castigated for it. How exactly should someone protest a perceived injustice?
The message has been made clear over and over: they shouldn't. Whether we're talking about women, blacks, gays, etc., the privileged majority always patronizes minorities from a selfish and ignorant perch. Women with political opinions made men uncomfortable, so they were demonized. Blacks deigning to send their kids to well-funded schools made whites uncomfortable, so they were lynched. Gays who wanted to hold hands on the sidewalk made straight people uncomfortable, so they were murdered.
The privileged majority always says just keep your head down and don't provoke, as if avoidance has ever solved a problem of significance. It's the same cycle over and over, and it's obvious who falls on the right side of this current incarnation, and who falls on the wrong one.
How about not picking a symbol that represents far more good than bad?How exactly should someone protest a perceived injustice?
That's probably debatable to the people on the receiving end of the bad.How about not picking a symbol that represents far more good than bad?
Having read a bit about Tillman, I am pretty sure he would have supported the kneelers and may have even kneeled himself.I covered that when it was posted on the meme thread. Pretty standard for GOP to trash a war hero I guess..
He changed my mind, even though I'm aware of the stats.How about not picking a symbol that represents far more good than bad?
There are specific examples of of brutality and inequality, put them on a shirt. He's made a ton of money off this, I'm sure he can swing it. Capernick is photographed a lot. People will Google it, much like they Googled Tim Tebow's eye black. Awareness will be raised. Kneeling for the Anthem has polarized him, the reactions are either positive or negative. Nobody is curious or on the fence regarding him.
Yup - regardless as to whether one agrees with Kap, this was a brilliant marketing move. Especially when you consider that the 35% disapproval was likely almost entirely outside of their target market.https://www.bloomberg.com/news/arti...exposure-from-kaepernick-ad-up-to-163-million
Exposure hits $160 million, 65% positive
So you believe the United States government has a system in place to systematically kill, brutalize, and oppress Black Americans?He changed my mind, even though I'm aware of the stats.
He gets a pass on wearing those shirts man.Anyone with Fidel Castro as his hero, I have to question them.
No, I believe he is protesting against something he believes exists - I do think that people of color are treated differently, not as a national policy, but I think if you talk to people of color you'll find their view is often very different from most whites. I've not experienced this oppression, but I have many friends who have.So you believe the United States government has a system in place to systematically kill, brutalize, and oppress Black Americans?
I don't care for his socks that have cops depicted as pigs, either. That doesn't mean his protest is meaningless or should be summarily dismissed, imo.Anyone with Fidel Castro as his hero, I have to question them.
That’s one of the few issues I do have about Colin, but other than that I have no issue with his protestAnyone with Fidel Castro as his hero, I have to question them.
You know if he had said police brutality, I may could get it, it happens to white people also, I know first hand.I don't care for his socks that have cops depicted as pigs, either. That doesn't mean his protest is meaningless or should be summarily dismissed, imo.
I get it, and as I said previously, the stats don't indicate what he claims.You know if he had said police brutality, I may could get it, it happens to white people also, I know first hand.