People are actually burning Nike shoes and apparel...

[Ohio Guy]

This is so silly.

Nevermind the fact that by most accounts, people are burning and destroying their own clothing they've already paid for, people are STILL missing the point of Colin Kaepernick's protest. No one is disrespecting our veterans by kneeling during the National Anthem.

If people not standing at attention is the paramount of respect for veterans, then people who are offended by anyone not doing that should probably roam the corridors of any college or pro sports games to wrangle up all the people buying beers, going to the bathroom, buying merchandise or doing that last shot before heading into the game.

What's ironic is that had no one really made a fuss about it, Kaepernick would have faded out of the news cycle and into relative obscurity long ago. He'd be the answer to a trivia question at best. I can't believe this is the hill conservatives decided to die on.

And for the record, my buying habits won't be changing. I'm not buying anything to feign any type of perceived solidarity with Nike, nor am I going out of my way NOT to buy anything with the swoosh on it. If Nike running shorts are cheaper than Brooks' or Under Armour's the day I walk into the store, then that's what I'll buy.

 

[Ohio Guy]

and I saw this right after my last post:

That's just funny right there. It's funny because it's true.

 

[futueteipsum]

A penny spent is a vote for Trump. -- Benjamin Franklin

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

and I saw this right after my last post:

That's just funny right there. It's funny because it's true.

I’ve worn New Balance running shoes (for actual running) for almost 30 years. Is there something humorous about that?

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

This is so silly.

Nevermind the fact that by most accounts, people are burning and destroying their own clothing they've already paid for, people are STILL missing the point of Colin Kaepernick's protest. No one is disrespecting our veterans by kneeling during the National Anthem.

If people not standing at attention is the paramount of respect for veterans, then people who are offended by anyone not doing that should probably roam the corridors of any college or pro sports games to wrangle up all the people buying beers, going to the bathroom, buying merchandise or doing that last shot before heading into the game.

What's ironic is that had no one really made a fuss about it, Kaepernick would have faded out of the news cycle and into relative obscurity long ago. He'd be the answer to a trivia question at best. I can't believe this is the hill conservatives decided to die on.

And for the record, my buying habits won't be changing. I'm not buying anything to feign any type of perceived solidarity with Nike, nor am I going out of my way NOT to buy anything with the swoosh on it. If Nike running shorts are cheaper than Brooks' or Under Armour's the day I walk into the store, then that's what I'll buy.

Meanwhile...

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[BCCHoosier]

I’ve worn New Balance running shoes (for actual running) for almost 30 years. Is there something humorous about that?

Same here. I have to say the plain models shown above do fit the target group, especially when paired with jorts.

 

[IUCrazy2]

I’ve worn New Balance running shoes (for actual running) for almost 30 years. Is there something humorous about that?

He is saying you are old...and white...and male...and also a simpleton. Cause that is part of y'alls uniform. Lolz, stupid old white guys.

 

[Ohio Guy]

I’ve worn New Balance running shoes (for actual running) for almost 30 years. Is there something humorous about that?

No, but those aren’t running shoes in that picture.

 

[Ohio Guy]

Same here. I have to say the plain models shown above do fit the target group, especially when paired with jorts.

Yep, that’s why that’s funny. Those aren’t NB running shoes

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

No, but those aren’t running shoes in that picture.

So?

 

[hickorytree1]

This is so silly.

Nevermind the fact that by most accounts, people are burning and destroying their own clothing they've already paid for, people are STILL missing the point of Colin Kaepernick's protest. No one is disrespecting our veterans by kneeling during the National Anthem.

If people not standing at attention is the paramount of respect for veterans, then people who are offended by anyone not doing that should probably roam the corridors of any college or pro sports games to wrangle up all the people buying beers, going to the bathroom, buying merchandise or doing that last shot before heading into the game.

What's ironic is that had no one really made a fuss about it, Kaepernick would have faded out of the news cycle and into relative obscurity long ago. He'd be the answer to a trivia question at best. I can't believe this is the hill conservatives decided to die on.

And for the record, my buying habits won't be changing. I'm not buying anything to feign any type of perceived solidarity with Nike, nor am I going out of my way NOT to buy anything with the swoosh on it. If Nike running shorts are cheaper than Brooks' or Under Armour's the day I walk into the store, then that's what I'll buy.

I'm not a veteran, but if they state the kneeling is disrespectful, then that should be respected.

 

[SuperHoosierFan]

This is so silly.

Nevermind the fact that by most accounts, people are burning and destroying their own clothing they've already paid for, people are STILL missing the point of Colin Kaepernick's protest. No one is disrespecting our veterans by kneeling during the National Anthem.

If people not standing at attention is the paramount of respect for veterans, then people who are offended by anyone not doing that should probably roam the corridors of any college or pro sports games to wrangle up all the people buying beers, going to the bathroom, buying merchandise or doing that last shot before heading into the game.

What's ironic is that had no one really made a fuss about it, Kaepernick would have faded out of the news cycle and into relative obscurity long ago. He'd be the answer to a trivia question at best. I can't believe this is the hill conservatives decided to die on.

And for the record, my buying habits won't be changing. I'm not buying anything to feign any type of perceived solidarity with Nike, nor am I going out of my way NOT to buy anything with the swoosh on it. If Nike running shorts are cheaper than Brooks' or Under Armour's the day I walk into the store, then that's what I'll buy.

I thought CK was kneeling because he said a veteran had told him that was the respectful way to protest during the anthem.

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

No, but those aren’t running shoes in that picture.

In your attempt to be funny, you have offended my late grandfather that sported those from his 70s into his 90s

 

[Fro]

I'm not a veteran, but if they state the kneeling is disrespectful, then that should be respected.

Veterans are split on that, lol.

I think being disrespectful is wiping your butt with the flag or turning your back on it, not kneeling (which shows respect).

 

[JamieDimonsBalls]

not kneeling (which shows respect

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Veterans are split on that, lol.

I think being disrespectful is wiping your butt with the flag or turning your back on it, not kneeling (which shows respect).

The flag is a red herring anyway. The flag flies above every stadium during a game. If at any point during a game anyone has sat down, they have sat in front of the flag.

The question is the Anthem. As near as I can tell the Anthem is not property of the military, it belongs to all of us. This anthem is your anthem, this anthem is my anthem. If one wants to kneel in front of their anthem it would seem to be their right.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Veterans are split on that, lol.

I think being disrespectful is wiping your butt with the flag or turning your back on it, not kneeling (which shows respect).

It's far from an even split.

Kneeling during the national.anthem shows disrespect for the traditional protocol for personal American behavior during the National Anthem at the very least. Besides CK said he was kneeling in order to not show respect for a country that disproportionately kills people of color, or words to that effect, right?

I understand CK's concern for the issue.. We should all have concern for it. I think he chose the wrong way to express it. Most don't even think of that issue when they see the kneeling. They are disrespect for the country they love. That's all, whether we like it or not.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

The flag is a red herring anyway. The flag flies above every stadium during a game. If at any point during a game anyone has sat down, they have sat in front of the flag.

The question is the Anthem. As near as I can tell the Anthem is not property of the military, it belongs to all of us. This anthem is your anthem, this anthem is my anthem. If one wants to kneel in front of their anthem it would seem to be their right.

Come on, Marvin! It's never been disrespect to sit in the presence of a flying US flag. That's silly.

 

[UncleMark]

I’ve worn New Balance running shoes (for actual running) for almost 30 years. Is there something humorous about that?

A co-worker who is usually up on this stuff just told me that New Balance shoes have been adopted as part of the alt-right uniform. Just sayin'.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

A co-worker who is usually up on this stuff just told me that New Balance shoes have been adopted as part of the alt-right uniform. Just sayin'.

Funny.

 

[IUCrazy2]

A co-worker who is usually up on this stuff just told me that New Balance shoes have been adopted as part of the alt-right uniform. Just sayin'.

 

[UncleMark]

Funny.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/busi...81fd63f174d_story.html?utm_term=.cc9a34be2bf5

Andrew Anglin, founder of the Daily Stormer website, declared New Balance the "official shoes of white people" after an executive of the Boston shoe company praised Trump's stance on trade soon after he was elected. Liberals tweeted pictures of themselves trashing or burning their New Balance sneakers.​

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Come on, Marvin! It's never been disrespect to sit in the presence of a flying US flag. That's silly.

Obviously. That is why the flag is not the point, it is the anthem. No need to bring the flag up at all.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/busi...81fd63f174d_story.html?utm_term=.cc9a34be2bf5

Andrew Anglin, founder of the Daily Stormer website, declared New Balance the "official shoes of white people" after an executive of the Boston shoe company praised Trump's stance on trade soon after he was elected. Liberals tweeted pictures of themselves trashing or burning their New Balance sneakers.​

That's so ridiculous i assumed you were joking. Guess the black guys at my gym didn't get the memo either. New Balance shoes adorn the feet of many. Moonbats and Wingnuts aren't mainstream Americans.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Obviously. That is why the flag is not the point, it is the anthem. No need to bring the flag up at all.

Hard to separate the two when they go hand in hand.

 

[37Hoosier]

This is so silly.

Nevermind the fact that by most accounts, people are burning and destroying their own clothing they've already paid for, people are STILL missing the point of Colin Kaepernick's protest. No one is disrespecting our veterans by kneeling during the National Anthem.

If people not standing at attention is the paramount of respect for veterans, then people who are offended by anyone not doing that should probably roam the corridors of any college or pro sports games to wrangle up all the people buying beers, going to the bathroom, buying merchandise or doing that last shot before heading into the game.

What's ironic is that had no one really made a fuss about it, Kaepernick would have faded out of the news cycle and into relative obscurity long ago. He'd be the answer to a trivia question at best. I can't believe this is the hill conservatives decided to die on.

And for the record, my buying habits won't be changing. I'm not buying anything to feign any type of perceived solidarity with Nike, nor am I going out of my way NOT to buy anything with the swoosh on it. If Nike running shorts are cheaper than Brooks' or Under Armour's the day I walk into the store, then that's what I'll buy.

Playing the anthem before sporting events is stupid anyway. The anthem should be for national events, not every goofy sporting event going imho. Trump just hijacked and issue because he is a big ole phony patriot...draft dodging coward parading as a patriot...only the dumbest of the dumb can fall for that shyte.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

hard to separate the two when they go hand in hand.

Hmm, you just said it is ok to sit before the flag, now you seem to suggest kneeling for the anthem is the same as kneeling for the flag?

The military does not own the anthem, nor the flag for that matter. Am I wrong in that? The anthem belongs to all of us.

 

[Ladoga]

A co-worker who is usually up on this stuff just told me that New Balance shoes have been adopted as part of the alt-right uniform. Just sayin'.

Is your co-worker's friend also Zeke's cousin or sister? Good source.

 

[Stuffshot]

It's far from an even split.

Kneeling during the national.anthem shows disrespect for the traditional protocol for personal American behavior during the National Anthem at the very least. Besides CK said he was kneeling in order to not show respect for a country that disproportionately kills people of color, or words to that effect, right?

I understand CK's concern for the issue.. We should all have concern for it. I think he chose the wrong way to express it. Most don't even think of that issue when they see the kneeling. They are disrespect for the country they love. That's all, whether we like it or not.

Aren't military members actually required to stand and salute the flag during the national anthem?

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Hmm, you just said it is ok to sit before the flag, now you seem to suggest kneeling for the anthem is the same as kneeling for the flag?

The military does not own the anthem, nor the flag for that matter. Am I wrong in that? The anthem belongs to all of us.

Marvin, the anthem is played while the flag is raised or when the flag is presented by for the occasion. They go hand in hand. You know the traditional protocol for this occasion so let's not pretend you dont.

i never said the military owns the anthem - nor the flag. Not sure why you'd ask that. The.anthem and flag are far more significant than that. They represent the United States as a whole.

 

[Hoopsdoc1978]

This is so silly.

Nevermind the fact that by most accounts, people are burning and destroying their own clothing they've already paid for, people are STILL missing the point of Colin Kaepernick's protest. No one is disrespecting our veterans by kneeling during the National Anthem.

If people not standing at attention is the paramount of respect for veterans, then people who are offended by anyone not doing that should probably roam the corridors of any college or pro sports games to wrangle up all the people buying beers, going to the bathroom, buying merchandise or doing that last shot before heading into the game.

What's ironic is that had no one really made a fuss about it, Kaepernick would have faded out of the news cycle and into relative obscurity long ago. He'd be the answer to a trivia question at best. I can't believe this is the hill conservatives decided to die on.

And for the record, my buying habits won't be changing. I'm not buying anything to feign any type of perceived solidarity with Nike, nor am I going out of my way NOT to buy anything with the swoosh on it. If Nike running shorts are cheaper than Brooks' or Under Armour's the day I walk into the store, then that's what I'll buy.

But offense is taken, not given. At least, that’s what we hear about statues, confederate flags, the phrase “no homo” and a million other things.

So, if people are offended by the kneeling(and a whole lot are), than the reasons given by the kneelers have no bearing at all.

These are the rules of the game now. You can’t change them when they suddenly backfire on you.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Aren't military members actually required to stand and salute the flag during the national anthem?

If in uniform and covered (not universal for all the services), and not in a formation. Why?

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

But offense is taken, not given. At least, that’s what we hear about statues, confederate flags, the phrase “no homo” and a million other things.

So, if people are offended by the kneeling(and a whole lot are), than the reasons given by the kneelers have no bearing at all.

These are the rules of the game now. You can’t change them when they suddenly backfire on you.

That's a good point.

 

[Marvin the Martian]

Marvin, the anthem is played while the flag is raised or when the flag is presented by for the occasion. They go hand in hand. You know the traditional protocol for this occasion so let's not pretend you dont.

i never said the military owns the anthem - nor the flag. Not sure why you'd ask that. The.anthem and flag are far more significant than that. They represent the United States as a whole.

You have not said that, but is is integral to the idea it is offensive to the military. If the anthem stands for every single American, kneeling is not an attack on the military.

 

[hoosboot]

That's a good point.

Ugggh. So, you think this is a game, too? That's disappointing.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

You have not said that, but is is integral to the idea it is offensive to the military. If the anthem stands for every single American, kneeling is not an attack on the military.

I've not said it was disrespectful to the military. I think it is more significant than that.

 

[Aloha Hoosier]

Ugggh. So, you think this is a game, too? That's disappointing.

No. He just reminded me of discussions here about who is allowed to determine what is offensive. Do you not remember those?

 

[hoosboot]

No. He just reminded me of discussions here about who is allowed to determine what is offensive. Do you not remember those?

You might want to clarify what part you agree with since you quoted the whole post and identified it as a "good point". So, do you think that's the way it should be?

 

[Bulk VanderHuge]

This anthem is your anthem, this anthem is my anthem.

This anthem is made for you and me.

(Please tell me that was intentional.)

 

[Marvin the Martian]

This anthem is made for you and me.

(Please tell me that was intentional.)

It certainly was intentional. Our nation, our flag, our anthem, belong to all of us. Some on the right, not Aloha, say it is an insult to the military. It has nothing to do with the military, it is an attempt to show disappointment in where we all are.