Football Politics

[ousdahl]

“Wait, since when has the United States of Merica been united?! BOOOOO!!!!!!”

[pdub]

"Booing people locking arms in unity is trash.

I though don’t like mixing politics with sports—and while general human equality is a moral and ethics issue, it cannot reasonably be separated from politics in the world today.

I’m not interested in global warming during sports. Nor healthcare. Nor unfair distribution of wealth. Nor gun control. Nor abortion.

A stance in unity is powerful.
And opening week this is expected.
If it’s a season long thing, and is a talking point throughout the broadcast, as a reminder that people watching need to believe in a movement, then it’s opposite of what I believe sports should be.

And ( sad I have to do this ) as a disclaimer, this does not mean I don’t support equality, police reform, or am inherently racist."

[Deleted User 318]

"Booing people locking arms in unity is trash.

I though don’t like mixing politics with sports—and while general human equality is a moral and ethics issue, it cannot reasonably be separated from politics in the world today.

I’m not interested in global warming during sports. Nor healthcare. Nor unfair distribution of wealth. Nor gun control. Nor abortion.

A stance in unity is powerful.
And opening week this is expected.
If it’s a season long thing, and is a talking point throughout the broadcast, as a reminder that people watching need to believe in a movement, then it’s opposite of what I believe sports should be.

And ( sad I have to do this ) as a disclaimer, this does not mean I don’t support equality, police reform, or am inherently racist."

I can't find these quotes in this topic. It's hard to respond without the full continuity

[Cascadia]

Ugh....just delete this whole thread. Some of you need a beer

[Deleted User 318]

Ah, the Beer Summit. Quainter times.

[pdub]

Ugh....just delete this whole thread. Some of you need a beer

I really wish I could.

[Deleted User 318]

Dubs is a teetotaler?

[jfish26]

Ugh....just delete this whole thread. Some of you need a beer

That is a good idea.

[ousdahl]

I agree!

What we really need is a thread about unity, to set politics aside and try to get along.

[Deleted User 318]

I agree!

What we really need is a thread about unity, to set politics aside and try to get along.

If only someone had the guts to make the thread.

[ousdahl]

For real.

But alas, I don’t want to make it about the politics of not making about the politics.

[Deleted User 318]

If only we could look to our leaders to take charge, and show a commitment to unity. To show that booing people locking arms in unity is trash. I think we all agree a stance in unity is powerful. But alas, leadership has not show a commitment to supporting equality, police reform, and fight racism.

[Deleted User 318]

Good take

[Cascadia]

Good take

He’s right

[ousdahl]

No no no you guys...this ain’t about protesting police brutality, he’s actually kneeling just to disrespect the flag!

[Deleted User 89]

how is civil rights a political issue, and not a human rights issue?

or are human rights issues now political as well?

[Deleted User 89]

https://theundefeated.com/features/athl ... -protests/

i mean, we alluded to it before, but it’s not like this is anything new

[Deleted User 318]

how is civil rights a political issue, and not a human rights issue?

or are human rights issues now political as well?

You need to catch up. It’s political because dubs can’t be bothered to wait 30 seconds longer to watch his sports game. Also, he might hate equality. Jury still out on that one.

[Deleted User 89]

how is civil rights a political issue, and not a human rights issue?

or are human rights issues now political as well?

You need to catch up. It’s political because dubs can’t be bothered to wait 30 seconds longer to watch his sports game. Also, he might hate equality. Jury still out on that one.

i’m caught up

post was more in jest than anything

[Deleted User 318]

There’s no jesting allowed in this thread.