I pulled this out of a USA Today story about Giants kneeling during the anthem.

Couple of things...first, the headline notes a "trailblazer" in the MLB, meaning one of first to kneel for the anthem. Its damn sad that is now considered trailblazing.

Second, can someone please explain any of this, I keep hearing the same exact words over and over? People are acting like the large majority of police officers get in their cars, drive to a black community (where those in that community are being held against their will and have no options) and then proceed to brutally beat and kill them on a hourly, daily, weekly basis?

I mean that is basically what he is saying, no?


“I wanted them to know that I wasn’t pleased with the way our country has handled police brutality," Kapler said during his postgame press conference. “I told them that I wanted to amplify their voices and I wanted to amplify the voice of the Black community, and marginalized communities as well.

“And so I told them I wanted to use my platform to demonstrate my dissatisfaction with the way we’ve handled racism in our country. I wanted to demonstrate my dissatisfaction with our clear systemic racism in our country."

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Kapler is a bit of an odd duck anyway. I was surprised that San Fran hired him, quite frankly, after his stint in Philadelphia. But he is probably reflecting the attitude of the city he represents.

Im simply waiting for anyone, someone, whoever to ask to these folks who are repeating the same exact words( like its a Psalm or something )

" hey, do you mind explaining what you mean when you say police brutality and systemic racism? "

" what are some sources so we can make sure our readers understand what you mean "

" have you seen first or second hand repetitive systemic racism? I mean, if its systemic it should be like all over the place, right? "

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(07-21-2020 09:55 AM)maximus Wrote:  Im simply waiting for anyone, someone, whoever to ask to these folks who are repeating the same exact words( like its a Psalm or something )

" hey, do you mind explaining what you mean when you say police brutality and systemic racism? "

" what are some sources so we can make sure our readers understand what you mean "

" have you seen first or second hand repetitive systemic racism? I mean, if its systemic it should be like all over the place, right? "

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Good luck getting any of the fake news losers to ask those questions and better luck getting a logical answer. Systemic racism is a lot like white privilege - a made up bunch of liberal nonsense to cover up the failings of The Great Society and a large # of blacks. I mean, it cant possibly be their own fault that unemployment, crime and poverty are high in the black community so it must be the system and white folks fault. Its all a bunch of BS. Ronald Reagan said it best - "We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions."

Just remember that Democrats said after 9/11 to not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few, but hey lets defund and abolish the police in America because of a few cops.

(07-21-2020 10:23 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(07-21-2020 09:55 AM)maximus Wrote:  Im simply waiting for anyone, someone, whoever to ask to these folks who are repeating the same exact words( like its a Psalm or something )

" hey, do you mind explaining what you mean when you say police brutality and systemic racism? "

" what are some sources so we can make sure our readers understand what you mean "

" have you seen first or second hand repetitive systemic racism? I mean, if its systemic it should be like all over the place, right? "

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Good luck getting any of the fake news losers to ask those questions and better luck getting a logical answer. Systemic racism is a lot like white privilege - a made up bunch of liberal nonsense to cover up the failings of The Great Society and a large # of blacks. I mean, it cant possibly be their own fault that unemployment, crime and poverty are high in the black community so it must be the system and white folks fault. Its all a bunch of BS. Ronald Reagan said it best - "We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions."

Just remember that Democrats said after 9/11 to not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few, but hey lets defund and abolish the police in America because of a few cops.

People are so stupid the obvious needs to be stated

(07-21-2020 10:23 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(07-21-2020 09:55 AM)maximus Wrote:  Im simply waiting for anyone, someone, whoever to ask to these folks who are repeating the same exact words( like its a Psalm or something )

" hey, do you mind explaining what you mean when you say police brutality and systemic racism? "

" what are some sources so we can make sure our readers understand what you mean "

" have you seen first or second hand repetitive systemic racism? I mean, if its systemic it should be like all over the place, right? "

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Good luck getting any of the fake news losers to ask those questions and better luck getting a logical answer. Systemic racism is a lot like white privilege - a made up bunch of liberal nonsense to cover up the failings of The Great Society and a large # of blacks. I mean, it cant possibly be their own fault that unemployment, crime and poverty are high in the black community so it must be the system and white folks fault. Its all a bunch of BS. Ronald Reagan said it best - "We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions."

Just remember that Democrats said after 9/11 to not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few, but hey lets defund and abolish the police in America because of a few cops.

Even in all my whiteness I must have missed the indoctrination into this "system" of racism that is being spewed? Was there a class or an initiation? Do i carry a card with a membership number? Are there annual dues? Did I miss something? Who is the "Head of Systemic Racism" these rules must be administered by someone? Is that a cabinet position on DJT's team?

I know lots of white people in the public and private sector and none of us recall ever getting told we must oppress POC as a part of our chosen careers?

God forbid an individual be held accountable for their actions because that is who they were raised to be in their upbringing and NOT because they were told to act in such a way by Government, employer, etc....

I also know of people who are flat out biggoted a-holes - they are a direct product of their parents and were raised with those views. They did not join some club in their 30's and then just become a racist, or get a new job and start oppressing people when they previously loved POC......

These f-ing people would honestly believe that there are 10's of millions of white people in some secret society in our country of white oppressors (who are supported by government) who are hell-bent on keeping POC down forever....


99.9% of people who hate and/or oppress POC where raised that way - they didn't just decide to change gears and "join the team" when they became adults.......

(07-21-2020 10:43 AM)shere khan Wrote:  

(07-21-2020 10:23 AM)MemTigers1998 Wrote:  

(07-21-2020 09:55 AM)maximus Wrote:  Im simply waiting for anyone, someone, whoever to ask to these folks who are repeating the same exact words( like its a Psalm or something )

" hey, do you mind explaining what you mean when you say police brutality and systemic racism? "

" what are some sources so we can make sure our readers understand what you mean "

" have you seen first or second hand repetitive systemic racism? I mean, if its systemic it should be like all over the place, right? "

Sent from my SM-N975U using Tapatalk

Good luck getting any of the fake news losers to ask those questions and better luck getting a logical answer. Systemic racism is a lot like white privilege - a made up bunch of liberal nonsense to cover up the failings of The Great Society and a large # of blacks. I mean, it cant possibly be their own fault that unemployment, crime and poverty are high in the black community so it must be the system and white folks fault. Its all a bunch of BS. Ronald Reagan said it best - "We must reject the idea that every time a law's broken, society is guilty rather than the lawbreaker. It is time to restore the American precept that each individual is accountable for his actions."

Just remember that Democrats said after 9/11 to not judge all Muslims by the actions of a few, but hey lets defund and abolish the police in America because of a few cops.

People are so stupid the obvious needs to be stated

XACLY!

if not now, when?

Quote:MACON, Ga. – The Mercer University athletic department has announced the formation of the Mobilizing Athletics for Diversity and Equality (M.A.D.E.). The group will examine areas in which systemic racism is perpetuated and seek actionable solutions for long-term sustainable change at Mercer.

"With all that is happening in the world, now more than ever, we need to create and maintain a culture of unity, mutual respect and inclusion," stated Director of Athletics Jim Cole. "The meaning and focus of M.A.D.E. is to help educate and strengthen the talents of our Mercer family to create a better tomorrow. Under the guidance of M.A.D.E., we can be a positive and lasting change for Mercer, for Middle Georgia and the larger country."

M.A.D.E.'s mission is to help eradicate Systemic Oppression towards people of color. We will use "Education" and "Action" as powerful tools in this fight that has decimated too many families for centuries. Together, we will be relentless in the pursuit of diversity, equality, and inclusion of people regardless of skin color, gender, sexual orientation, or socio-economic status. We stand in solidarity with our student-athletes, coaches, faculty, staff, university and community to abolish all acts of racial injustice.

"We have the responsibility to use our platforms to encourage change and bring awareness of systematic oppression towards people of color," remarked M.A.D.E. Chairman Kim Lewis.

M.A.D.E. is made up of eight members of the Mercer athletic staff and is led by Chairman Kim Lewis from the men's basketball team. The co-Chairman is Sydni Means from the women's basketball staff. Other members include: Kaitlyn Cresencia (Women's Basketball), David A. Cole (Football), John Russ (Football), Roosevelt Lofton (Track and Field), Stephanie DeFeo (Softball) and Brian Gerrity (MAF).

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