TheProgressiveLiberal Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 7 hours ago, KarlMarx said: Maybe due to white people not being oppressed perhaps. It is non-white and non christian people who are oppressed in the so called land of the free and home of the slave. What laws would you suggest America change to fix this situation? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) 9 hours ago, TheProgressiveLiberal said: No single person can define what's offensive. Society as a whole does that. Their action is deliberately offensive. That is the point. And the white people cheering them on and criticizing the half measures such as kneeling as a team before the anthem or locking arms are criticizing those measures because they are not specifically designed to be offensive. None of those white people are actually kneeling though, which is interesting. Nor are any of those that are outraged at kneeling standing with their hand to their chest whiĺe the anthem is playing. They're sitting on a couch somewhere. While likely being offensive to the flag by having clothing or plates or cups or anything aith the flag on it. They may also own something with the Confeferate Flag on it, which is probably the most offensive item you could own against the American Flag Edited October 13, 2017 by Antiochas III 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheProgressiveLiberal Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Every single one of you guys would stand up at a US sporting event when the anthem played, despite your opinion on the issue. Why? Because you know that everyone around you would be offended by your actions if you kneeled. It's honestly the most baffling opinion I can think of that this protest is not designed to be offensive or provocative. What a strange thing to argue against. 10 minutes ago, Antiochas III said: Nor are any of those that are outraged at kneeling standing with their hand to their chest whiĺe the anthem is playing. They're sitting on a couch somewhere. While likely being offensive to the flag by having clothing or plates or cups or anything aith the flag on it. They may also own something with the Confeferate Flag on it, which is probably the most offensive item you could own against the American Flag 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antiochas III Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) While those little cupcakes at home greet about people kneeling sit on their arses during it... Like I said that image is more offensive to the American flag than any kneeling Edited October 13, 2017 by Antiochas III 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlMarx Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 52 minutes ago, TheProgressiveLiberal said: Every single one of you guys would stand up at a US sporting event when the anthem played, despite your opinion on the issue. Why? Because you know that everyone around you would be offended by your actions if you kneeled. It's honestly the most baffling opinion I can think of that this protest is not designed to be offensive or provocative. What a strange thing to argue against. I wouldn't stand up for your disgusting anthem. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlMarx Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 2 hours ago, TheProgressiveLiberal said: What laws would you suggest America change to fix this situation? You tell me Swampy. You are the resident expert who appears to be happy to have a racist in the White House. You seem happy with black oppression so why would you want to change it? Banning organisations like the KKK would be a good start. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HTG Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 The KKK are fine people. It's NBC that needs shut down apparently. Trump's America is no place for the first amendment these days. Owning dozens of assault rifles on the other hand ... I wasn't really aware of Swampy first time round but by f**k he's doing a stand up job this time. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zetterlund Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Meanwhile in La-la Land... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjw Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Twice yesterday he claimed that high stock prices were bringing down the national debt.Faux news didn't set him straight though.Fair and balanced right enough.They are also claiming that businesses will pass on corporation tax savings to their workforce. Outstanding. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 I see Trump Jnr is going hard after Weinstein and the sexual assault allegations surrounding him. Somewhat ironic... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fullerene Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 29 minutes ago, RiG said: I see Trump Jnr is going hard after Weinstein and the sexual assault allegations surrounding him. Somewhat ironic... Understandable actually. Donald Trump wants the news to be about whatever outrageous thing he is doing just now - not anybody else. "Hey Harvey, go and your controversy somewhere else - I want everyone to be talking about me." 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 (edited) 7 hours ago, KarlMarx said: I wouldn't stand up for your disgusting anthem. What if the USA turn up at Hampden next summer?: Given that, after recent events, neither team has any other plans it's quite possible Edited October 13, 2017 by topcat(The most tip top) 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlMarx Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 16 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: What if the USA turn up at Hampden next summer?: Given that, after recent events, neither team has any other plans it's quite possible I wouldn't stand up for it. I see no reason why I should. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rugster Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 8 minutes ago, KarlMarx said: I wouldn't stand up for it. I see no reason why I should. What if you were policing the event? Would you sit on your arse on the track? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiG Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Looking forward to kneeling at the NFL game in a couple of weekends TBH. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topcat(The most tip top) Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 10 minutes ago, KarlMarx said: I wouldn't stand up for it. I see no reason why I should. Aside from basic hospitality and sportsmanlike respect for ones opponent. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlMarx Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 36 minutes ago, Rugster said: What if you were policing the event? Would you sit on your arse on the track? Obviously not. If I was a paying customer I wouldn't stand up. If I was working I would already be standing up and have no other option. Bit of a stupid question tbh. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jacksgranda Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 3 hours ago, RiG said: I see Trump Jnr is going hard after Weinstein and the sexual assault allegations surrounding him. Somewhat ironic... NSFW forum for that sort of chat... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarlMarx Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 29 minutes ago, topcat(The most tip top) said: Aside from basic hospitality and sportsmanlike respect for ones opponent. What's sportsmanlike about standing up for an anthem of oppression. I cannot respect the anthem of a despicable country I have no respect for. They show no respect when bombing innocent civilians in places like Grenada, Irag and Chile. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob the tank Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 What's sportsmanlike about standing up for an anthem of oppression. I cannot respect the anthem of a despicable country I have no respect for. They show no respect when bombing innocent civilians in places like Grenada, Irag and Chile. I can think of another disrespectful anthem of oppression I was taught to sing at the scouts... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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