More politics from the NFL

[Peter1469]

I still don’t get why using the platform of the NFL and other spots to counter racism is considered a bad thing.

1. It is manufactured outraged based on a dishonest narrative.

2. People want to watch sports, not be lectured to. Especially about fake causes.

Why do people defend this?

[Common Sense]

1. It is manufactured outraged based on a dishonest narrative.

2. People want to watch sports, not be lectured to. Especially about fake causes.

Why do people defend this?

What makes you think it’s manufactured outrage? Are black people and players pretending to outraged by racism in all its forms? They’re pretending to be outraged when a black kid is killed by police or is racially profiled? That doesn’t make sense. Clearly racism is still an issue and many people want to discuss and change that.

Sure, the NFL is a business and entertainment. But just like all businesses, they’re free to use that platform and influence as they like. If oil and gas companies can help craft legislation, I don’t see why a sports organization can’t discuss social issues.

And just like all businesses, if you don’t like it, don’t patronize it.

[Peter1469]

What makes you think it’s manufactured outrage? Are black people and players pretending to outraged by racism in all its forms? They’re pretending to be outraged when a black kid is killed by police or is racially profiled? That doesn’t make sense. Clearly racism is still an issue and many people want to discuss and change that.

Yes. It is fake. These kids are multimillionaires and they cry racism? Cry me a river.

Sure, the NFL is a business and entertainment. But just like all businesses, they’re free to use that platform and influence as they like. If oil and gas companies can help craft legislation, I don’t see why a sports organization can’t discuss social issues.

And just like all businesses, if you don’t like it, don’t patronize it.

Right. And a lot of people are doing just that.

[Common Sense]

Yes. It is fake. These kids are multimillionaires and they cry racism? Cry me a river.



Right. And a lot of people are doing just that.

So they can’t experience racism or sympathize with others experiencing racism because they’re rich? That makes no sense.

But if it is fake, what’s the purpose? Let me guess, another secret plot by liberals to divide and destroy America?

[Peter1469]

So they can’t experience racism or sympathize with others experiencing racism because they’re rich? That makes no sense.

But if it is fake, what’s the purpose? Let me guess, another secret plot by liberals to divide and destroy America?

The liberal goal of remaking America isn't a secret.

The players and their enablers should drop the racism meme and do something productive with their free time.

[Common Sense]

The liberal goal of remaking America isn't a secret.

The players and their enablers should drop the racism meme and do something productive with their free time.

They’re all acting, huh? They don’t care about their friends, families or other people of colour because they’re rich. Probably richer now that they’re working for the Dems to destroy America.

[Peter1469]

They’re all acting, huh? They don’t care about their friends, families or other people of colour because they’re rich. Probably richer now that they’re working for the Dems to destroy America.

If you say so.

[Common Sense]

If you say so.

That’s what you’re implying. Not me.

So if it’s all made up…what’s the purpose, in your opinion?

[Peter1469]

That’s what you’re implying. Not me.

So if it’s all made up…what’s the purpose, in your opinion?

That isn't what I was implying.

And implying is the incorrect word.

I am stating that their focus on perceived racism is misplaced and causing them to lose the opportunity to do anything productive.