Benjamin Watson Tight End in the NFL gives best response to half black Kaepernicks crap.

[Theowl32]

Last night Benjamin Watson gave a full-fledged response and opinion on the matter on Facebook.

I will not have the option to kneel this Sunday while the National Anthem is being played. A week ago, in what would prove to be my last pre-game opportunity of this 2016 season, I stood with my right hand over my heart as the anthem played. And if I am fortunate enough to ever be dressed for another game day I imagine I would be doing the same thing I did in my last. Standing. Not because America is ALL I desire it to be because most assuredly it is not. Racism still stews, families are fractured, the unborn are trashed, schools are struggling, religious freedom is increasingly under attack, violence pollutes our cities and our suburbs, and there is a growing divide between law enforcement and the community.

I stand, however, because I grew up in NAVY town USA and traveled overseas to support members of our armed forces who follow orders regardless of their personal sentiments. I stand for those who were forced to give their lives building the country that confined them to the tobacco fields and indigo plantations. I stand because as a child, I saw my father stand. A man who lived the tumultuous transition from "separate but equal" to the times surrounding the Civil Rights Act when angry people who held signs at his new school viscously screamed "****** GO HOME!" I stand because on the contrary, no one held such a sign when I walked into my grade school.

Before competition, as I stand in shoulder pads and cleats, my helmet in my left hand, adrenaline flowing and my heart raging under my right, I never forget the ills of America but for a moment I envision its potential, remember its prosperity and give thanks to God for the land He has placed me in and the people I love who live in it.

I stand, because this mixed bag of evil and good is MY home. And because it's MY home my standing is a pledge to continue the fight against all injustice and preserve the greatest attributes of the country, including Colin Kaepernick's right to kneel.

His actions and similar actions by figures of the past and present are a vital part of our journey and a key component of the equation for social change and should be respected as such. From the country's inception, such displays against the status quo are distinctly American. My hope, though, is that these actions bring more attention to the PROBLEM than to the PROTESTOR. And that ensuing dialog discover truth and that truth give birth to justice in legitimate situations where there is none. My hope is that in this time of toil and discord we collectively use our positions in public and private life to take responsibility for our role and collectively seek solutions, not because we HAVE to but because we CARE to. Sometimes listening is of greater value than speaking. As elusive an aspiration as it may be, our goal, especially in the arena of race, should continue to be to create an America where eventually everyone can, in good conscience, stand. No matter the historical context or the present circumstance that is the unity I, perhaps naively, imagine when I see our flag and listen to our anthem.

Conflict when handled correctly strengthens. Conflict when mismanaged destroys.

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Unbelievable response by Ben Watson. Could not possibly read anything better than that in response to the HALF BLACK Kaepernick's spoiled unappreciative ignorant ass.

I know, I know. The left are fixated on my "half black" comment.

Ain't I a stinker?

 

[TheOldSchool]

I like this part:

His actions and similar actions by figures of the past and present are a vital part of our journey and a key component of the equation for social change and should be respected as such. From the country's inception, such displays against the status quo are distinctly American.

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Well done, coach, well done

Team USA Hockey Coach: Stand For The Anthem Or 'Sit On The Bench'

Stand up, or sit on the bench.

That’s the sentiment expressed by the coach of hockey’s Team USA, John Tortorella.

Tortorella, the Columbus Blue Jackets coach who will be making the calls for the American team in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, told ESPN that he will not tolerate any players sitting in solidarity with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

“If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game,” he said, according to the network's reporter Linda Cohn.

Team USA Hockey Coach: Stand For The Anthem Or 'Sit On The Bench'

 

[MarcATL]

Here's the part I like...

"My hope, though, is that these actions bring more attention to the PROBLEM than to the PROTESTOR. And that ensuing dialog discover truth and that truth give birth to justice in legitimate situations where there is none. My hope is that in this time of toil and discord we collectively use our positions in public and private life to take responsibility for our role and collectively seek solutions, not because we HAVE to but because we CARE to. Sometimes listening is of greater value than speaking. As elusive an aspiration as it may be, our goal, especially in the arena of race, should continue to be to create an America where eventually everyone can, in good conscience, stand."

 

[RamblerBR]

Excellent find Owl. Thanks.

I find it telling that all of Kaepernicks supporters/defenders point to his "bravery" and/or "heroic" stance, yet these same people cannot see the true bravery and heroism of the military personnel (especially the black personnel) who are actually putting their lives and bodies on the line to maintain and improve the lives of ALL Americans. They are doing what this third-string, bench-warming, whiny, ultra-rich, nothing "athelete" claims his actions are meant to be!

 

[MarcATL]

Excellent find Owl. Thanks.

I find it telling that all of Kaepernicks supporters/defenders point to his "bravery" and/or "heroic" stance, yet these same people cannot see the true bravery and heroism of the military personnel (especially the black personnel) who are actually putting their lives and bodies on the line to maintain and improve the lives of ALL Americans. They are doing what this third-string, bench-warming, whiny, ultra-rich, nothing "athelete" claims his actions are meant to be!

Who says that they can't see the bravery of the military?

BTW, WTH does Kaepernick's protest has to do with the military? I'll tell you...zilch, zip, nada. The military nonsense is just a red-herring the reactionary right has thrown in the mix to distract from the subject of the protest.

It's not working, nor will it work.

 

[RamblerBR]

Excellent find Owl. Thanks.

I find it telling that all of Kaepernicks supporters/defenders point to his "bravery" and/or "heroic" stance, yet these same people cannot see the true bravery and heroism of the military personnel (especially the black personnel) who are actually putting their lives and bodies on the line to maintain and improve the lives of ALL Americans. They are doing what this third-string, bench-warming, whiny, ultra-rich, nothing "athelete" claims his actions are meant to be!

Who says that they can't see the bravery of the military?

BTW, WTH does Kaepernick's protest has to do with the military? I'll tell you...zilch, zip, nada. The military nonsense is just a red-herring the reactionary right has thrown in the mix to distract from the subject of the protest.

It's not working, nor will it work.

His "protest" has everything to do with the military -- you don't see it because you don't want to see and will forever refuse to see it!

While Kaepernick stands during the National Anthem claiming that he doing so because of the "oppression of the blacks" and wearing his cops as pig socks then rushing off the field to spend his millions of "oppressed" dollars --- the men/women of the military are dying and giving up their bodies to insure that this "man" has the opportunity to trash his country and the very men/women who guarantee that opportunity!

 

[SassyIrishLass]

Excellent find Owl. Thanks.

I find it telling that all of Kaepernicks supporters/defenders point to his "bravery" and/or "heroic" stance, yet these same people cannot see the true bravery and heroism of the military personnel (especially the black personnel) who are actually putting their lives and bodies on the line to maintain and improve the lives of ALL Americans. They are doing what this third-string, bench-warming, whiny, ultra-rich, nothing "athelete" claims his actions are meant to be!

Who says that they can't see the bravery of the military?

BTW, WTH does Kaepernick's protest has to do with the military? I'll tell you...zilch, zip, nada. The military nonsense is just a red-herring the reactionary right has thrown in the mix to distract from the subject of the protest.

It's not working, nor will it work.

His "protest" has everything to do with the military -- you don't see it because you don't want to see and will forever refuse to see it!

While Kaepernick stands during the National Anthem claiming that he doing so because of the "oppression of the blacks" and wearing his cops as pig socks then rushing off the field to spend his millions of "oppressed" dollars --- the men/women of the military are dying and giving up their bodies to insure that this "man" has the opportunity to trash his country and the very men/women who guarantee that opportunity!

There is a very good reason the flag drapes the coffins of military servicemembers and veterans

 

[Weatherman2020]

Courage is being on foot patrol in Chicago.

Bravery is volunteering your time to serve the homeless in Chicago.

Being a pathetic Shitforbrains is not using your millions you got for playing a game to help anyone.

 

[Theowl32]

Excellent find Owl. Thanks.

I find it telling that all of Kaepernicks supporters/defenders point to his "bravery" and/or "heroic" stance, yet these same people cannot see the true bravery and heroism of the military personnel (especially the black personnel) who are actually putting their lives and bodies on the line to maintain and improve the lives of ALL Americans. They are doing what this third-string, bench-warming, whiny, ultra-rich, nothing "athelete" claims his actions are meant to be!

Who says that they can't see the bravery of the military?

BTW, WTH does Kaepernick's protest has to do with the military? I'll tell you...zilch, zip, nada. The military nonsense is just a red-herring the reactionary right has thrown in the mix to distract from the subject of the protest.

It's not working, nor will it work.

What is the half black asshole protesting? White cops targeting blacks? That is bullshit. Oh, there is a lot of hype, but it is certainly not true.

We all know how you feel about the gentle giant and that lie that you obviously believe. Even though we know every aspect of what was reported by the media was an out and out lie. We all saw how that same media reported the Trayvon Martin case, starting out by constantly posting his 12 year old photo.

We all know the Minnesota cop was Hispanic and so was the Louisiana cop. Hardly a thing about that in the media. Oh, but sure as shit posted the Officer Wilson marshmallow white fluff complexion on a daily basis, while they lightened the pigment of Zimmerman's skin.

Meanwhile the half black Kaepernick cocksucker shows up with a Fidel Castro t shirt while he is supposedly for human rights? (ooops, did I say human?) Did not mean to offend the blacklives bullshit by suggesting ALL lives matter.

Kaepernick has been brainwashed by his pathetic American hating black C word racist girlfriend. Who is a committed socialist/marxist. Hates America. Hates white people. Ever since he has dated that kuuuunt, he has slowly turned to an American hating ass himself.

Look it up.

 

[Weatherman2020]

 

[ClosedCaption]

Well done, coach, well done

Team USA Hockey Coach: Stand For The Anthem Or 'Sit On The Bench'

Stand up, or sit on the bench.

That’s the sentiment expressed by the coach of hockey’s Team USA, John Tortorella.

Tortorella, the Columbus Blue Jackets coach who will be making the calls for the American team in the 2016 World Cup of Hockey, told ESPN that he will not tolerate any players sitting in solidarity with San Francisco 49ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick.

“If any of my players sit on the bench for the national anthem, they will sit there the rest of the game,” he said, according to the network's reporter Linda Cohn.

Team USA Hockey Coach: Stand For The Anthem Or 'Sit On The Bench'

Respect the freedoms we have by taking them away from people you disagree with!!

 

[ClosedCaption]

What is the half black asshole protesting?

Oppression of minorities. He's said that at least a dozen times

 

[Darkwind]

What is the half black asshole protesting?

Oppression of minorities. He's said that at least a dozen times

Yes, and he was wrong each time he said it. Regardless of that, how exactly does he work to change this imagined oppression by disrespecting his nation?

 

[Theowl32]

What is the half black asshole protesting?

Oppression of minorities. He's said that at least a dozen times

Yeah, we know. It is bullshit. That is the point freaking idiot. Take your victimology shit and yell in your fucking echo chambers about it. Not with me.

There is actually more BLACK PRIVILEGE than WHITE PRIVILEGE. In fact whites are incessantly attacked daily by the left. Every fucking day in order to edify their minority voting base in this election year.

The blacks that chant utter shit today spit on the slaves and their misery. Spit on all of them, as if any black today even knows what it is like to be a slave. Ironically, blacks are slaves today too. Still owned by the democrats who own your minds.

Meanwhile, organizations that cater to the poor victims....

Black Agency Executives (BAE)
Shines a light on the growing need for African American executives in the not-for-profit human service community of New York City.
www.blackagencyexecutives.org

Black Awareness in Television (BAIT)
An organization that communicates and presents black ideas to the community, encourages affirmative action in the media, and facilitates communications for black groups through the means of electronic media.
www.projectbait.blackgold.net

Black Caucus of the American Library Association (BCALA)
Calls attention to the need of facilitated access to library services in African American communities.
www.bcala.org

Black Filmmakers Foundation (BFF)
A not-for-profit organization founded to develop awareness of black independent film and video as an important means of artistic movement.
www.surview.com

Black Psychiatrists of America (BPA)
A resource of psychiatric information, education, and training for African American psychiatrists on the special mental health needs of the black population.
www.blackpsych.org

Black Retail Action Group, Inc.
Formed to stimulate minorities' interest in the field of retailing at all levels.
www.bragusa.org

Black Unites Front (National Black United Front NBUF)
An alternative African American movement organization that develops programs geared toward strengthening black families.
www.nbufront.org

Black Women's Forum
Provides a platform of regular discussion on issues of concern to black women.
www.blackwomensforum.com

Black Women in Church and Society (BWCS)
Provides leadership, training, and develops support structures to help women in fulfilling responsibilities brought on by their increased participation in religious activities in the U.S. and in the Third World.
www.itc.edu

Black Women in Publishing (BWIP)
Supplies information, moral support, and a network used to exchange ideas and improve skills for black professional women in the publishing field.
www.bwip.org

Black Women's Network (Los Angeles)
Gives access to resources and networking opportunities for professional and entrepreneurial women, as well as those seeking to develop, start, or transfer careers.
www.blackwomensnetwork.net

Blacks in Government
First started to promote the interests of African American civil servants working in federal, state, and local levels of government.
www.bignet.org

Booker T. Washington Foundation
A not-for-profit foundation that operates in five different areas: resource development, international development and cooperation, science and technology, telecommunications, and public policy research.
www.btwfound.org

Business Policy Review Council
A networking organization for corporate executives working in the African American community.
www.businesspolicy.org

Let me know if you want me give more. There are a lot more. That is just the letter B.

 

[Soggy in NOLA]

What is the half black asshole protesting?

Oppression of minorities. He's said that at least a dozen times

Oh whatever.....

 

[ClosedCaption]

What is the half black asshole protesting?

Oppression of minorities. He's said that at least a dozen times

Yes, and he was wrong each time he said it. Regardless of that, how exactly does he work to change this imagined oppression by disrespecting his nation?

How was he wrong. Thats his protest. Thats like saying your dinner plate is wrong

 

[my2¢]

He talked as if he played his last game and so I wondered if he was cut by the team? Looked and saw he went down by injury (torn Achilles). Too bad, he's been a decent tight end but at 35 it'll be tough for him to come back. Good speech very consistent with his attitude I remember reading about years ago when he was with the Browns (he sure has traveled around a bit in his career). Nice to see he views Kaepernicks attitude as being useful, as long as people are willing to think.

 

[ClosedCaption]

Take your victimology shit and yell in your fucking echo chambers about it. Not with me.

There is actually more BLACK PRIVILEGE than WHITE PRIVILEGE.

I always notice that whites cry about blacks "playing the victim" and then they play the victim immediately afterwards.

 

[MarcATL]

His "protest" has everything to do with the military -- you don't see it because you don't want to see and will forever refuse to see it!

While Kaepernick stands during the National Anthem claiming that he doing so because of the "oppression of the blacks" and wearing his cops as pig socks then rushing off the field to spend his millions of "oppressed" dollars --- the men/women of the military are dying and giving up their bodies to insure that this "man" has the opportunity to trash his country and the very men/women who guarantee that opportunity!

He's not protesting the military jackass YOU'RE INJECTING it into what he's doing.

GTFOH!!!